Chapter 11
To make the performance more realistic, Yunxi had Jixiang prepare several days' worth of herbal medicine before she dressed in a maid's clothes and went out.
In summer, the vegetation is lush, with flowers, grasses and trees in varying shades and densities, and artificial hills and streams adding to the charm. Walking through it feels like being in a fairyland.
This was the first time Yunxi had stepped out and seen the Marquis's mansion with her own eyes.
Following far behind her, watching her every move, Pearl curled her lips in disdain and turned back to Liuyun Garden.
“Young Madam, you didn’t see it. That country bumpkin was looking around the whole way, acting like he’d never seen the world before. He was such a laughingstock!” Pearl made no attempt to hide her disdain.
Yun Wan smiled and asked, "Is everything arranged in the manor?"
Pearl nodded, a hint of malice flashing in her eyes: "Since she is dressed as a maid, she will naturally have to do the things a maid does. Don't worry, young mistress, I have arranged everything."
Yun Wan chuckled softly, as if she could already see Yun Xi being treated like an ordinary maid and ordered around.
Doesn't she want freedom?
OK!
But you have to pay a price for freedom!
Since you can't stay idle indoors, go outside and do some work!
"She still has to serve the young master at night, so tell the servants to be mindful of their behavior."
As soon as she said it, Yun Wan laughed again.
During the day, she was ordered around by the servants of the Marquis's mansion, and at night she had to serve people in bed. She was even worse off than the most shameful concubine!
Pearl chuckled twice: "Yes."
Meanwhile, the master and servant had no idea what they were about to face.
The two strolled around the garden, breathing in the long-awaited fresh air and feasting their eyes. Yunxi finally felt a long-lost sense of comfort.
Jixiang was also very happy: "Although we only walked around this back garden, the garden of this Marquis's mansion is so wonderful! It's so much better than the Yun family's!"
Yunxi just smiled and didn't say anything.
The Marquis of Changping's family is a noble family. Even though Yun Changliang is the Minister of Revenue, he cannot compare with such a prestigious family.
However, these beautiful views were secondary; she needed to quickly find a way to get close to Shen Rang.
Hey! Those two!
A shrill voice suddenly rang out. The two looked in the direction of the voice and saw a thin, mean-looking woman pointing at them: "I told you not to come over here right now! You sluts, do you want a beating?!"
The two looked down at their maid's clothes and had no choice but to move over.
"Finished the work in the garden? You're just slacking off here! What, do you think this manor's garden is your own home?!" Granny Wu glared, her slanted eyes flashing with a fierce light. "Hurry up and clean up all the branches in the garden! If I see you slacking off again, I'll beat you to death!"
"yes......"
Turning around, Jixiang whispered, "Miss, we just need to pretend."
Yunxi didn't respond and worked very diligently.
Many thorny flower branches lay on the ground. Jixiang picked them up carefully, but Yunxi, on the other hand, reached out and grabbed them. Every time she grabbed a branch, her hand would be scratched, which made Jixiang tremble with fear.
Little did she know that this pain was nothing compared to the agony Yunxi experienced when she underwent cesarean section to remove her child in her previous life.
When Yunxi thought about how Yunwan might have to go through the same injuries she was already suffering, she worked even harder.
Upon seeing this, Jixiang was at a loss and also became obedient.
Picking up tree branches sounds simple, but it's not easy to do. With his back bent and straightened repeatedly, Jixiang felt like his back was about to break after just a few tries.
Jixiang was exhausted. She glanced back quietly and exclaimed with delight, "That old woman is gone!"
As she spoke, she threw the branch she was holding to her feet and sat down on the ground: "Finally, I can rest for a while. This job is inhuman!"
Yunxi also sat down to rest, taking out a handkerchief to wipe the thin layer of sweat from her forehead.
She opened her hand and looked at it; it was covered with tiny blood holes and scratches, a truly horrifying sight.
Jixiang gasped in surprise, but then she thought, it wasn't her who asked Yunxi to do the work, so even if Yunxi got hurt, it had nothing to do with her, and she felt relieved.
Just then, the chattering voices of several young maids came from behind the bushes: "The old Marquis is really impatient. The young master has only been married for a few days, and he's already forcing him to make connections!"
"What do you know? It's better to build connections sooner rather than later. The young master has achieved the highest honors in all three levels of the imperial examinations, and the eyes of the entire court are on him! If you don't quickly build the connections you need, how will you be able to navigate the court in the future?"
Hearing the lively discussion on the other end, Jixiang perked up: "With the old Marquis leading the way, the young master truly has a bright future! Miss, do you think the young master will one day become a high-ranking official?"
To be appointed prime minister is the glory that every scholar dreams of.
In his past life, Shen Rang accomplished this.
But not because of Marquis Changping.
Yunxi brushed her skirt aside and said calmly, "Social interactions are just icing on the cake. If you really want to go far in officialdom, relying on yourself is worse than relying on anyone else."
As soon as she finished speaking, the maid from the bushes couldn't hold back any longer: "What do you know! The young master has passed the imperial examinations in three rounds, his future is limitless! And the old marquis is paving the way for him. With all this, why would the young master need to struggle on his own?"
This person had clearly read a few books; he actually spoke quite fluently.
Yunxi didn't want to get into a verbal fight with such an unimportant person, but out of the corner of her eye, she inadvertently caught a glimpse of a turquoise hem.
The clothes were clearly men's, and such bright colors must be what young masters like. There is only one young master who can walk freely in the backyard of this marquis's mansion.
Yunxi's eyes flickered, and she said, "The young master has achieved the highest honors in all three levels of the imperial examinations, which shows his ability. I believe that even without favors, the young master will definitely be able to rise to the position of prime minister based on his own abilities!"
The woman's powerful words carried on the wind to Shen Rang's ears, and Shen Rang subconsciously looked at the woman sitting on the grass.
The woman was dressed in the uniform of a maid, but even when she was sitting, her back was straight, exuding a unique elegance.
From his angle, one can see the woman's gentle profile.
"These girls are taking advantage of the old lady's lack of involvement to slack off! Now they even dare to gossip about their master behind his back!" Jingyuan gritted his teeth. "This girl is even more unruly. You're new to officialdom. If you could get connections from the old Marquis, you could avoid so many detours!"
Meanwhile, the maid who had read a few books also said the same thing.
Shen Rang raised his hand, so Jing Yuan, who originally wanted to step forward to drive the crowd away, had to stop.
Shen Rang's gaze, filled with anticipation, fell upon that slender figure.
The woman pondered for a moment and said, "The young master has passed the imperial examinations in three categories, which is largely due to the Marquis hiring renowned teachers to instruct him. Now, the young master has entered the court as the heir of the Marquis of Changping. This is the path that the Marquis has paved for the young master."
While it's understandable for a marquis to be protective of his son, the heir is now capable of handling things independently and has his own ideals and ambitions. If the marquis interferes too much, it might actually hinder the path the heir wants to take.
These words struck Shen Rang like a heavy hammer blow.
In this family, even his closest parents and wife couldn't understand him, but unexpectedly, this maid understood him so well!
A dark glint flashed in Shen Rang's phoenix eyes.
Meanwhile, the women burst into laughter: "This is the first time I've ever seen someone talk about something as stupid as going the long way around so confidently! You're incredibly stupid!"
Yunxi paid no attention to their words. She turned her head slightly and saw that the turquoise hem of her dress was gone, but no one came forward to drive them away.
Clearly, her words pleased the distinguished young man.
Yunxi's lips curled into a cool, indifferent smile.
Today was quite fruitful...
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