In the capital's Marquis' Mansion, the lights were just coming on, and the warm yellow light was spreading among the carved beams and painted buildings, but it could not dispel the undercurrent surging deep within the mansion.
Aunt Li was wearing a bright red brocade dress, and she walked gracefully into the study of Marquis Bai Zhen.
She had a gentle smile on her face, but her eyes were filled with calculations. She opened her red lips and said in a gentle voice, "My Lord, are you busy?"
Bai Zhen put down the book in his hand, raised his eyes to look at her, his expression was indistinguishable: "Well, what's the matter?"
Aunt Li walked slowly to Bai Zhen's side and stretched out her slender fingers.
Gently massaging his shoulders, he said softly, "My Lord, the days have passed so quickly.
The eldest daughter had left several months ago. People were sent everywhere to look for her, but there was no trace of her.
In my opinion, it's more bad than good. ”
As she spoke, she sighed slightly, a look of regret on her face.
Bai Zhen frowned slightly, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, and he said firmly: "I don't believe it. Linglong is a tough kid, and she won't get into trouble so easily."
Aunt Li's face changed slightly, but she soon smiled again and continued, "My Lord, please look at our mansion again. Now that we have lost our mistress, our eldest daughter is...
You have to take care of so many things in this mansion, inside and outside.
I watched it and it really hurt. ”
As she spoke, she secretly observed Bai Zhen's expression out of the corner of her eye.
Seeing that Bai Zhen was still silent, Aunt Li bit her lower lip and said boldly, "My Lord, you see, I have been following you for some years.
On weekdays, he also tried his best to take care of the affairs of the mansion.
With the Marquis's Mansion in such a state now, isn't it time to have a mistress to hold things up?
I dare not say anything else, but if I am lucky enough to be promoted to mistress by you, I will definitely manage the mansion in perfect order and will never let you interfere. ”
At this time, Bai Yao also walked in gracefully and called out in a delicate voice: "Dear, auntie."
She walked up to Bai Zhen, bowed, and continued, "Dear, what my aunt said makes sense.
My sister's whereabouts are unknown now, and there are so many complicated things to do in the mansion that we really need a mistress to take charge.
My aunt takes great care of me and manages the mansion very well. It would be great if she could become the mistress. ”
Bai Zhen's eyes swept back and forth between the two people's faces. After a long while, he slowly spoke: "This matter is of great importance. Let me think about it again.
Although Linglong hasn't returned for a long time, I always feel that she will come back safely. ”
When Aunt Li heard this, the smile on her face froze instantly, and a trace of annoyance flashed in her eyes, but she still said with all her might: "My Lord, please don't wait any longer. It's been several months, and Miss may..."
Bai Zhen's face darkened and he interrupted her: "That's enough, I'll think about it after I say it, don't say any more."
Aunt Li was furious, but she didn't dare to rage again. She could only force a smile and said, "Yes, Lord, please think about it carefully. I'll take my leave now."
Bai Yao also noticed that the atmosphere was not right, and hurriedly bowed and left.
After leaving the study, Aunt Li's face suddenly darkened, and she stamped her feet fiercely:
"This old man is still thinking about his precious daughter at this time. He has waited for so long, and now his position as the mistress is about to be lost!"
She cursed under her breath as she walked, completely losing the gentle demeanor she had shown in front of the Marquis.
"Hmph, what do you mean the young lady will come back safely? I think it's just an excuse. She might have died in some corner!"
Aunt Li became angrier and angrier as she thought about it, muttering, "I've done my best for the Marquis's Mansion, but you treat me like this. When I become the mistress, I'll definitely show you how powerful I am!"
Bai Xiaoyao at the side followed cautiously, not daring to make a sound, for fear of offending her mother.
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