Liao Qianqian was afraid that she would be sent to a villa outside Beijing to suffer, so she gritted her teeth and stomped her feet, planning to ask Jiang Yuyao for help.
Liao Qianqian hurriedly passed through several winding corridors and came to Tingzhuxuan where Jiang Yuyao lived.
She knocked on the door gently, and a soft "Come in" came from inside. Liao Qianqian pushed the door open and walked in.
Jiang Yuyao was sitting on a mahogany chair by the window, holding a copy of the Book of Songs. Seeing Liao Qianqian come in, she couldn't help but sneer, put down the book, and asked, "Qianqian, how come you have time to come see me today?"
Liao Qianqian walked into the room and said uncomfortably, "Cousin, I...I have something I want to ask you."
A hint of disgust flashed across Jiang Yuyao's eyes, but she maintained a smile and said, "Just tell me what you need, I will do my best to help you."
Liao Qianqian bit her lip and mustered up the courage to speak, "Cousin, I... I heard the family plans to send Jiang Songyi and me to live on coarse food in the manor. I'm terrified, so I wanted to ask if there's any way to avoid this."
Jiang Yuyao's expression changed slightly. She sighed softly and said, "Qianqian, you know that in the Jiang Mansion, the fate of us women is not in our own hands. If the family's decision is made, it's probably not easy to change it."
Liao Qianqian was so anxious that tears were about to fall. She grabbed Jiang Yuyao's sleeve tightly and said, "Cousin, you must help me. I don't want to leave the capital and live that hard life."
Jiang Yuyao looked at Liao Qianqian, her heart struggling. She gently wiped away Liao Qianqian's tears and said slowly, "Sister, don't worry. I'll teach you a way that may help temporarily resolve this issue. But remember, don't call me cousin in front of outsiders. I don't like it."
Liao Qianqian nodded repeatedly: "I'll remember this, cousin... Second Miss, I will pay attention next time."
As they were talking, Liao Qianqian's eyes suddenly fell on the clothes in Jiang Yuyao's hands. She couldn't help but admire and said, "Second Miss Yuyao, your new clothes are so beautiful. Can I touch them?"
Jiang Yuyao smiled slightly, took off her clothes and handed them to Liao Qianqian. Liao Qianqian carefully touched the edge of the clothes, but found that she had accidentally caught a thread, which made her feel very embarrassed.
Seeing this, Jiang Yuyao rolled her eyes at her with some dissatisfaction.
Jiang Yuyao calmed down, smiled softly, and said, "Qianqian, look at this dress. It was custom-made by my grandmother. She loves me so much that she chose the finest material for me and hired the most famous tailor in Beijing to make it for me. What do you think is better-looking, my dress or Jiang Songyi's?"
Jiang Yuyao deliberately spread out her dress in front of Liao Qianqian, her words full of show-offy intent. She watched the envy that flashed across Liao Qianqian's eyes, feeling secretly proud.
A hint of hesitation flashed through Liao Qianqian's eyes. She looked at Jiang Yuyao's clothes, then at her own coarse cloth, and felt a pang of sadness. However, she still forced a smile and said, "Of course, the second young lady's clothes are more beautiful. The second young lady is the lady of the mansion, so her clothes must be different from others."
A hint of pride flashed in Jiang Yuyao's eyes. She gently patted Liao Qianqian's shoulder and said, "Qianqian, you are really good at talking. But let me tell you, this dress is not just beautiful, but also because it is my grandmother's gift. Although Jiang Songyi is also my grandmother's granddaughter, she doesn't receive such good treatment."
Liao Qianqian was shocked when she heard this. She looked at Jiang Yuyao, a glint of envy and desire in her eyes. After hesitating for a moment, she finally mustered up the courage and said, "Second Miss, I... I want to stay by your side and be your maid."
Jiang Yuyao was stunned. She looked at Liao Qianqian, a hint of doubt in her eyes. She hadn't expected Liao Qianqian to make such a request. She smiled slightly and said, "Qianqian, why are you doing this? Although Jiang Songyi is not as good as me, her status in the mansion is not low. Isn't it better for you to follow her than to follow me?"
Liao Qianqian bit her lip, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes. She said, "Second Miss, I don't care. I'm willing to follow you and work like a slave for you. I'm willing to give up everything as long as I can stay by your side."
Jiang Yuyao looked at Liao Qianqian, and her heart couldn't help but waver. She thought for a moment and said, "Qianqian, are you really willing to give up everything and come serve me?"
Liao Qianqian nodded rapidly, her eyes full of determination: "Yes, Second Miss. I do."
Jiang Yuyao looked at Liao Qianqian and couldn't help but feel a little happy. She patted Liao Qianqian's shoulder and said, "Okay, since you are so determined, then I will agree to it. However, you should know that your second daughter's indenture is in her hands. If she leaves, your indenture will be revoked as well. Only then can I ask my grandmother for you."
Liao Qianqian's eyes flashed with surprise when she heard this, and she quickly said, "Second Miss, I know what to do."
Liao Qianqian felt that Jiang Yuyao's words were full of hidden meanings, and after a moment's deliberation, she understood what Jiang Yuyao meant. A sly glint flashed in her eyes, and she already had an idea in mind.
After leaving Tingzhuxuan, Liao Qianqian walked to the path in the back garden. She moved her ears slightly and heard the maids whispering about something.
She paused and looked curiously in the direction of the maids. She saw that they were all acting mysteriously, with excitement on their faces that could hardly be concealed.
He smiled softly and continued walking. Just after taking a few steps, he heard the news that the concubine of Yongchang Marquis was punished for having an affair with the gardener.
Her eyes lit up and a strong inspiration surged in her heart.
She knew how to get rid of Jiang Songyi!
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Taking advantage of the approaching dusk, Jiang Songyi climbed over the wall and returned home under the cover of dusk.
She quietly slipped into her yard, her heart beating like a drum, but she couldn't help but smile, thinking with glee about her second brother Jiang Baichuan causing a scene in the gambling house.
Jiang Baichuan was sitting in the main seat in the living room, his face as gloomy as water, his sharp eyes fixed on the door.
As soon as Jiang Songyi entered the door, he was stopped by him coldly: "Jiang Songyi, come here."
Jiang Songyi's heart tightened, but she remained expressionless. She slowly walked up to Jiang Baichuan and said with a smile, "Second brother, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Jiang Baichuan looked at her coldly, his tone serious: "You pushed Yuyao into the icy lake, how are you going to explain this?"
Jiang Songyi's smile froze, his eyes widened, and he pretended to be innocent: "Second brother, what are you talking about? When did I push Yuyao into the water?"
A flash of anger appeared in Jiang Baichuan's eyes. Just as he was about to explode, he heard footsteps outside the door, and then Liao Qianqian walked in.
She was wearing a lavender dress and holding a plate of snacks in her hands. She said to Jiang Baichuan with a smile, "Second Young Master, you're back. I brought you some food, try it."
Jiang Baichuan glared at Liao Qianqian, his expression softening slightly, but his tone remained cold and hard: "You have nothing to do here, get out."
A trace of panic flashed in Liao Qianqian's eyes. She glanced at Jiang Songyi, then cautiously said to Jiang Bochuan, "Second Young Master, I just want to help you. Songyi...she's just a little jealous of Yuyao, she didn't mean to bully her."
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