Jiang Li was assigned to a separate small courtyard.
The courtyard is very quiet and elegantly decorated.
This is the style that Jiang Li would like.
Jiang Li turned to the Grand Preceptor and asked, "How far is this courtyard from your residence, Grand Preceptor?"
A glint flashed in Jiang Li's eyes, and her expression...
It gave one the illusion that she might have some ill intentions towards the Imperial Advisor.
The Imperial Preceptor pretended not to see it and said in a calm tone, "This is the West Courtyard..."
"Then what?"
"I'm in the East Wing."
Just as Jiang Li was about to ask about the exact distance, the Imperial Advisor continued, "It's located at the easternmost and westernmost points of the Imperial Advisor's residence."
Jiang Li: "..."
A million grass mud horses galloped through my mind.
Lu Shiyan: "..."
If he could, he would want to devour this so-called past life right now and take control of it himself.
But thinking about it...
If you devour someone, you must fulfill their responsibilities...
Then forget it.
He's the one who's leaving.
Don't expect him to clean up this mess.
"It's getting late, you two should get some rest," the Imperial Advisor said again, then turned and left.
Jiang Li gave Lu Shiyan a reassuring look, and then went into the courtyard.
Chu Yunjie was also given a separate courtyard, but compared to Jiang Li's, his courtyard seemed much more perfunctory.
No matter how bad it is...
It couldn't possibly be worse than being in prison.
Besides, this is just a perfunctory gesture; it's still a good place.
After Jiang Li entered the courtyard, a maid quickly came to serve her.
"Miss, is there anything you need?" the maid asked Jiang Li respectfully, her expression still somewhat shy.
"I'd like to take a shower and change my clothes, is that alright?" Jiang Li asked.
"Of course, please wait a moment."
The maidservant left quickly.
A quarter of an hour...
The maidservant and two servants came over and filled the bathtub with water.
The two servants left behind two buckets of hot water and two buckets of cold water before departing.
"Miss, let me help you with your bath..." the maid said gently to Jiang Li.
Jiang Li was a little embarrassed and deliberately changed the subject, "Sister, how long have you been in the Imperial Preceptor's residence? Did you serve the Imperial Preceptor before?"
The maidservant looked shy and said somewhat embarrassedly, "No, the Grand Preceptor is always served by servants and never lets us maidservants get close. I am an embroiderer in the mansion and was temporarily notified to serve you, Miss."
There were very few maids in the mansion.
Mainly responsible for simple sweeping and needlework.
Things aren't usually busy, so it's quite relaxing.
Moreover, the treatment at the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion was excellent; having such a job was the envy of countless people.
"This...did I interrupt your work?" Jiang Li asked, somewhat embarrassed.
"No, no," the maid waved her hands repeatedly. "I don't usually have much work. I only get busy with needlework when the seasons change or there are important events. Otherwise, I just do some sewing and mending. I can manage. I'm very happy to be assigned to take care of you, Miss."
She found it all very boring, seeing the same familiar faces every day.
Now that she has finally met a different and beautiful girl, of course she has to stay and serve her.
Moreover, this was specifically ordered by the Imperial Advisor...
This girl must be extraordinary in the eyes of the Imperial Advisor.
I can't say...
Thinking about it, the maid's face flushed slightly.
Jiang Li had no idea what the maid was thinking. While the maid was in a daze, she took off her clothes and got into the bathtub.
My first time taking a bath in a bathtub...
And you know what...
It feels pretty strange.
Um……
She missed her modern bathroom.
It's really convenient.
No wonder Fuying slept so comfortably back then.
etc!
Fuying?!
Jiang Li's expression changed drastically, and she sat up straight in a flash.
The commotion drew the attention of the maid.
"Girl, what's wrong?"
Jiang Li wondered what might happen to Fu Ying after she left, but since she wasn't there, she couldn't guess exactly what would happen.
After all, they are now separated into two different worlds, and they don't know when they will be able to meet again.
I just hope...
They shouldn't worry so much.
"It's nothing..." Jiang Li came back to her senses, smiled at the girl, and then tentatively said, "I heard... there's a stunningly beautiful woman here, named... named..."
Jiang Li deliberately feigned deep thought before slowly uttering the name, "What's her name, Fu Ying? Do you know it?"
Upon hearing this, the maid immediately looked around.
She lowered her voice and asked Jiang Li, "Does the young lady also know about the Miss Jimo?"
"The Jimo family?" Jiang Li looked puzzled.
“Yes…” The maid nodded solemnly, “Ji Mo Fuying, she is the most beautiful woman in our capital, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say she is the most beautiful woman in the world, but alas…”
"how?"
"Miss Ji Mo's status is no longer ordinary, so it's best if you don't mention her. If someone with ulterior motives overhears, it could cause trouble," the maidservant solemnly advised.
"Why?" Jiang Li asked, puzzled. "Didn't I hear that young lady has a very nice personality? Why are you being so cautious?"
"Miss Jimo does indeed have a very good personality, and she's gentle and kind, making her especially likable," the maid couldn't help but say. "But ever since the Imperial Advisor prophesied about her..."
Realizing she had said something she shouldn't have, the maid immediately covered her mouth.
Jiang Li nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
She still doesn't know what year it is, or how long until the imperial advisor's sacrifice...
but……
She won't stay here for long; once she finds her way back, she'll leave.
She has no interest in the love, hate, and grudges here.
only……
I feel a little sorry for Fuying now.
I don't know...
Is there any chance to see her before I leave?
Jiang Li didn't reveal her thoughts, afraid of frightening the maid.
After all, she was already quite frightened after just a few casual words, so if she said she wanted to see Fuying, wouldn't she be terrified and cry?
"Could you help me wash my hair?" Jiang Li asked the maid lazily, her head resting on the bathtub.
The maid nodded immediately, "Yes."
The maid and Jiang Li were getting along extremely well.
But what about Lu Shiyan...?
The atmosphere became somewhat heavy at this point.
"Don't waste your energy..." Just as Lu Shiyan was trying for the umpteenth time to get a little further away from the Imperial Advisor, the Imperial Advisor suddenly spoke up, "No matter how much you struggle, you can't leave my side."
Lu Shiyan: "???"
Lu Shiyan: "!!!"
Who is this person talking to?
Him?
"Although I do not know who you are, your soul is very similar to mine. It seems that we should be of the same lineage. If that is the case, you should not waste your energy."
Lu Shiyan: "..."
That's really unpleasant to hear!
"It seems that we are mutually reinforcing and mutually restraining..." the imperial advisor paused and continued, "but I cannot die now, so... no matter who you are or what you want to do, I can only ask you to make do for now..."
Lu Shiyan: "???"
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