Song Mengyun's expression grew increasingly unpleasant, but she dared not utter a single word of rebuttal.
She realized that not only was Eunuch Zhang not on her side, but he also wanted Gu Lili to take the initiative.
“Eunuch Zhang, you have visited my home several times, so you know my character. I love to be kind to others. Today, I was harvesting rice in the fields when my sister told me that a distinguished guest had arrived. I rushed back from the fields, only to find that my aunt had been slapped. In a fit of anger, I attacked Mengyun County.”
Gu Lili simply recounted the whole story to Eunuch Zhang.
When Gu Chenxi heard Gu Lili call her aunt, her eyes welled up with tears, and she almost burst into tears.
Song Mengyun never expected that a dignified county princess would actually be working in the fields.
Even more unexpectedly, the maid who served her tea and water in her home was actually her own aunt.
You have to understand, this is Gu Lili's aunt, so she would definitely hold back no matter what.
Actually, Song Mengyun should be grateful.
Today, Old Mrs. Li returned to Li Family Village and did not stay at the Gu family's residence.
If it were Old Madam Li serving tea and water today, and Song Mengyun had injured Old Madam Li, then Gu Lili would definitely have broken one of her arms before discussing the rest.
Upon hearing this, Song Mengyun also felt embarrassed.
Although she looked down on Gu Lili's status a few moments ago, she now has no choice but to submit to Gu Lili's status.
Or rather, it was a submission to the status of Eunuch Zhang.
“Princess Yongning, I was very rude just now. I didn’t know that she was your aunt. You’ve already hit me, so why don’t I give you some compensation? Please forgive me for this.”
Song Mengyun reluctantly admitted her mistake.
Although she was still resentful, she had no choice but to apologize.
Gu Lili didn't care whether Song Mengyun's apology was sincere or not, but with Eunuch Zhang present, she couldn't dwell on it too much.
"Alright, alright, then you should bow and apologize to my aunt. Also, since you injured her, she can't do many of her chores anymore, so you should compensate me with a maid!" Gu Lili said with a playful smile.
Upon hearing this, Song Mengyun didn't scream out loud this time. Instead, she clenched her fists, trying her best to keep her fake smile from cracking.
The fact that Eunuch Zhang remained silent meant that he had to settle this debt today.
Even though she had just slapped that bitch across the face, and Gu Lili had beaten herself up to look like a pig's head, Zhang Gonggong ignored it all.
Song Mengyun gritted her teeth and slowly walked up to Gu Chenxi.
Gu Chenxi looked at Gu Lili with some fear. Gu Lili nodded at her, and she felt much more at ease.
"I was very rude just now, please forgive me, young lady," Song Mengyun said in a muffled voice.
Gu Chenxi didn't speak, she just shook her head.
Song Mengyun then looked at Gu Lili and said, "Princess Yongning, if you fancy any of my maids, I'll give you that one."
Gu Lili nodded in satisfaction, then looked up and pointed at the little maid who was still covering her head.
"It's her. Since she's dirtied my house, she'll stay and atone for her sins!"
Upon hearing this, the little girl knelt down in gratitude.
Gu Lili wasn't asking her to atone for her sins; she was saving her life.
Based on the fact that Gu Lili delivered medicine to her today, given Song Mengyun's personality, once she returns home, no!
Who knows, I might not even be able to survive without going home.
"Thank you so much, Princess!" Pig Kidney said gratefully.
Gu Lili frowned upon hearing the name.
Song Mengyun actually gave her maid such an unseemly name; it's absurd.
We are all born of the same parents, yet you dare to insult me like this.
Even Eunuch Zhang couldn't help but glance at him sideways.
Song Mengyun was seething with hatred. She had no idea that the maid who had served her for over a year was so unwilling to stay with her.
She had only just heard Gu Lili specifically ask for her when she knelt down to express her gratitude in such a fawning manner.
If it weren't for Eunuch Zhang being there, she would have really wanted to go over and kick that pig kidney over.
"Since Princess Mengyun has compensated me with you, we can forget about the past and the future. From now on, I won't call you Pig Kidney anymore, I'll call you Chaoyang," Gu Lili said gently.
Upon hearing this, Chaoyang immediately knelt down and kowtowed three times.
Gu Lili's heart trembled as she watched. This girl seemed unaware that she had injured her head, and she still bumped into it so straight.
Song Mengyun, however, could not quite manage a smile.
“Pig kidney, oh no, Chaoyang still has her luggage and indenture with me. Why don’t we have her come with me to get it and then come back to serve Princess Yongning?” Song Mengyun said through gritted teeth, but she had no choice but to smile.
Even if this brat is sentenced to death, she can't bear the punishment of being spared.
When we get back to the academy, I'll give her a good beating.
You raise a dog for over a year and it becomes tame. This brat is actually so grateful to Gu Lili.
As expected, he's just a lowly commoner!
Upon hearing this, Chaoyang trembled all over.
Gu Lili spoke first, "Since you're with me, you don't need your old clothes anymore. As for the indenture, let Wei Yin go with Princess Mengyun to retrieve it."
Upon hearing this, Chaoyang calmed down considerably.
If she really goes back with Song Mengyun, she'll be lucky to escape with her life.
I am nothing but a lowly slave. Even if I die from severe injuries at Gu Lili's house, no one will care.
Upon hearing this, Song Mengyun had no choice but to nod reluctantly.
"That's fine, that's fine too."
However, Wei Yin's appearance alone was enough to send chills down one's spine. But now that he knew his identity, surely Wei Yin wouldn't lay a hand on him?
Gu Lili looked at Song Mengyun with a questioning expression and asked, "Is there anything else between Princess Mengyun and Madam Han?"
Gu Lili's words implied that it was time to see the guests out.
Song Mengyun and Han Mei originally came to talk business with Gu Lili, but with Eunuch Zhang at the Gu family's house, it was naturally difficult to bring up the matter.
"Eunuch Zhang, Princess Yongning, you are busy, so we will take our leave," said Song Mengyun.
Gu Lili nodded and looked at Wei Yin.
"Wei Yin, then you should send Princess Mengyun back, and also retrieve Chaoyang's indenture while you're at it."
Wei Yin nodded and gestured for them to leave. Song Mengyun, Han Mei, and Han Mingyue then took their leave.
After they left, Gu Lili quickly ushered Eunuch Zhang and Lord Yang into the main room to rest.
Gu Chenxi also changed the tea that Cai Songyun and the others were drinking, and brewed fresh tea.
"Sister Chaoyang, let me take you downstairs to rest," Gu Huanhuan said, looking at the bewildered Chaoyang.
When Chaoyang first arrived at the Gu family, Gu Lili was temporarily unable to settle her in.
Gu Huanhuan then took her aside to rest, and decided how to settle Chaoyang after Gu Lili finished her work.
Song Mengyun handed the indenture to Wei Yin, and after watching Wei Yin leave, she raised her hand and slapped Han Mei hard across the face.
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