Back in her room, Zhang Xiaoyu leaned against the door, patting her chest and panting heavily.
Of the three women, Zhu Xinning would definitely not do such a thing as eavesdropping because of her status and pride, while Yu Xiangrong, being simple-minded and shy, would be even more embarrassed.
However, they were also eager to know what had happened in Jing Zhe's room, so Zhang Xiaoyu became the only option to go out and eavesdrop. When she returned, the two women surrounded her.
"Second sister, you're overthinking it!"
Zhang Xiaoyu caught her breath and waved her hand, saying, "Young Master didn't do anything when he came in!"
Ultimately, Zhu Xinning could get angry and upset with Jing Zhe, but Zhang Xiaoyu's heart was completely devoted to Jing Zhe, and she was very humble, so how could she bear to say anything bad about him?
"You only heard them talking?"
"Um…"
Seeing that Zhang Xiaoyu's answer was not straightforward, Zhu Xinning narrowed her eyes and asked, "Or are you saying that you didn't hear anything at all?"
These are two different things. If you're talking openly and honestly, you can definitely overhear if you're eavesdropping. But if you're doing something private, you'll definitely hide it and not let anyone else hear it!
That bastard, would he dare to do that with a strange woman right under their noses?
To her, Murong Xi was indeed a stranger.
"Second sister, I..."
"Clang clang!"
She had barely opened her mouth when there was a knock on the door behind her. Like a startled little rabbit, Zhang Xiaoyu quickly hopped to Zhu Xinning's side.
"Clang clang!"
Two more sounds came. Zhu Xinning crossed her arms and stared at the door, showing no intention of opening it, lost in thought.
"Second sister... won't you... open the door?"
"Not open."
"..."
Yu Xiangrong opened her mouth and looked at Zhang Xiaoyu. Zhang Xiaoyu also helplessly shrugged, thinking to herself that her second sister was in a bad mood and there was nothing she could do!
At this moment, Zhu Xinning said coldly, "Do you think he can't come in if we don't open the door?"
"Squeak~"
The door was pushed open as soon as the words were spoken.
"Oh, everyone's here! What a coincidence!"
With a bright smile, Jing Zhe pushed open the door and said casually, "I thought no one was home, so I just walked in..."
Zhu Xinning pursed her lips, while Zhang Xiaoyu and Yu Xiangrong looked at her with some admiration, thinking that their second sister was really amazing!
"Are you done with your work?"
"Forehead…"
"You're quite busy! Won't coming here interfere with your work?"
"..."
Seeing Zhu Xinning's posture and expression, Jing Zhe glanced at the open window again. When he knocked on the door earlier, there seemed to be someone blocking the doorway. Knocking but not opening the door, all these things connected, and Jing Zhe guessed that his attempt to enter the next room had been exposed...
So he laughed and said, "No matter how busy I am, I have to come! Fortunately, I'm done. Today, that Bai fellow in court kept urging His Majesty to come back, and I was afraid that after he woke up, he would continue tomorrow! So after thinking it over, I went to see Empress Yueyao and asked her not to arrange the marriage, but to find another way to cooperate with Anguo..."
Before Zhu Xinning questioned him, Jing Zhe took the initiative to tell the whole story. This would not only show his sincerity and openness, but also turn the tables and make him the one in control.
"Second sister, the young master is just there to discuss business!"
After hearing this, Zhang Xiaoyu immediately chimed in.
Seeing this, Yu Xiangrong also said, "Young Master...you've traveled for so long...so long, and you're coming back to go to court immediately...you must be very tired...Young Master...please sit down..."
As she spoke, she moved a stool and placed it next to Jing Zhe, her shy and demure demeanor resembling that of a considerate young lady.
Not to be outdone, Zhang Xiaoyu quickly came to Jing Zhe's side, patted the snowflakes that had mostly melted off his clothes, and said, "Young master, take off your cloak and warm it up, otherwise you'll be freezing!"
"..."
Seeing the two women fawning over her, Zhu Xinning felt like crying.
A traitor is right beside me?!
And there were two of them...
He snorted coldly and said, "You two, what did you just tell me? Weren't you supposed to listen to me? What are you doing now?"
Zhang Xiaoyu gave an awkward smile: "I'm listening to my second sister, but I'm worried the young master might catch a cold, so it's not contradictory..."
"Yes, Second Sister, it was just asking the young master to sit down... Second Sister, please don't be angry..."
Yu Xiangrong blushed, but she was still happy inside. She realized she could be so bold in front of him...
It feels so good!
"..."
...
Although he didn't know what kind of compromises and relationships the three women had reached during his absence from Jingzhou, Jing Zhe still longed for such a harmonious scene.
It seems they have reached an agreement, so I no longer need to hide anything or have many concerns.
So, in front of the two girls, he affectionately patted Yu Xiangrong's head and said, "Xiangrong is much more cheerful than before I left! This is the Xiangrong I wanted to see the most!"
Being touched and spoken to so intimately by Jing Zhe in front of Zhu Xinning and Zhang Xiaoyu made Yu Xiangrong blush even more, feeling extremely embarrassed, but secretly overjoyed.
"Young master... is what you're saying true?"
"Of course, the current version of Xiangrong is the best version of Xiangrong!"
Yu Xiangrong looked happy and said with a simple smile, "It's all thanks to you, young master... When I was writing the Dream of the Red Chamber story, I thought a lot. Rather than being as sorrowful as Daiyu and having regrets for the rest of my life, it's better to be more cheerful. Don't you think so, young master?"
It was rare for Xiangrong to be able to speak so much in front of him without stuttering. Jing Zhe smiled and said, "It's good that Xiangrong thinks that way. I just got back today and haven't had time yet. When I have time, I'll go to the Duke of Huguo's mansion and have a good chat with you about the story of Dream of the Red Chamber, and also check how your calligraphy is doing!"
"Um…"
Yu Xiangrong agreed, feeling extremely satisfied.
"Then Xiangrong should return to the manor now and prepare all the things she has been writing recently. When the young master has time, he can then guide Xiangrong!"
After Yu Xiangrong finished speaking, she said to the two girls, "Second sister, Sister Xiaoyu, then Xiangrong will go back first!"
After saying that, she gently opened and closed the door, then ran away happily.
The best way to handle this situation is to take them down one by one. Yu Xiangrong has already been dealt with, so there are two left.
However, according to his observation, Zhu Xinning had already become the backbone of the two of them. In fact, as long as he could win her over, the other two women would not be a problem at all!
He then went to Zhang Xiaoyu and said, "Xiaoyu, I just took a look outside, and Wenxiangju's business is booming! And I heard from Shitou that you've been working here a lot lately and treating them exceptionally well. With you here, I feel very reassured!"
"Young Master... Xiaoyu didn't do much..."
Zhang Xiaoyu said shyly, but she was incredibly excited inside.
“I know exactly what you’ve done.”
Jing Zhe went over, took her hand, and said, "Take some time to organize the accounts and let me see them. We'll give everyone some New Year's bonuses at the end of the year to reward them!"
"Okay, Xiaoyu will go prepare right away!"
With her cheeks flushed, Zhang Xiaoyu reluctantly pulled her hand away from Jing Zhe's and ran out as well.
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