"Princess, Peach Blossom is here." Yuhen walked into Yehe's study and saw her sitting in a wide-backed chair, writing and drawing again.
"That wretched maid, she dares to come back!" Yehe Shi said in a low voice without raising her head, "Well, is Zhao Quan willing to inquire about the master's situation for me?"
"Princess, I'll report on Zhao Quan's matter to you tonight. Peach Blossom came with Princess Nian," Yuhen said.
At this moment, Yehe Shi, who had been looking gloomy, raised her beautiful head with a look of surprise, and then said with a hint of sarcasm, "This lowly servant has gone to her side again. She was the one who framed me with her in the first place."
Lady Nian was already seated in the guest seat in the main hall of the Yehe family. Behind her stood Cui Ling and Bi Rou, and naturally, Tao Hua, who was somewhat uneasy.
Yehe Shi specially changed into a light apricot-red cheongsam and restyled her hair in a traditional Manchu headdress, adorned with the gold and emerald headdress that the Fourth Prince had just bestowed upon her. The headdress, made of silver plated with gold to form leaves and embellished with emeralds and turquoise, perfectly suited Yehe Shi's aloof and solitary temperament. However, her gaze was no longer as intense as when she first entered the manor; it now held a fierce ruthlessness within its haughtiness, a beauty that pierced the soul and momentarily overshadowed Nian Shi's charming allure.
"Oh, what wind has blown Sister Nian here?" When Yehe Shi walked over, supporting Yuhen's hand, she glanced at Taohua standing behind Nian Shi before walking to the warm couch in the center and sitting down.
"It's so quiet here, little sister. Why don't you bring some decorations for her, elder sister?" When Nian saw the headdress on Yehe's head, she felt a sudden irritation.
"How could that be? I don't like those gaudy, ostentatious decorations. Master has given me quite a few calligraphy and paintings, which are hanging in my study. Would you like to take a look, Sister Nian?" Yehe said dismissively. She was no longer the Yehe who allowed Nian to ridicule and torment her at will.
Madam Nian couldn't help but roll her eyes at her and said, "Sister Ye, I won't beat around the bush with you. Peach Blossom came over and told me that she doesn't want to serve you anymore. She wants to come to my place."
Yehe glanced at the peach blossoms, a chill running through her eyes, and said, "This maid belongs to my younger sister. How can you, elder sister, force someone else to love her?"
Peach Blossom was surprised that Yehe would say such a thing. She thought that Yehe disliked her and that as soon as Nian came to mention it, she would definitely do her a favor and kick her out.
Lady Nian did not expect that Lady Yehe would refuse. She thought that Lady Yehe would agree as soon as she brought it up, since she herself disliked Peach Blossom and did not want her to serve her.
"I'm so sorry, Peach Blossom ran away from here. I had Jade Trace and Jade Dew search for her everywhere. Now that Sister Nian has brought her back, I am truly grateful. Peach Blossom, come here quickly." Yehe Shi took in the astonished looks of Peach Blossom and Nian Shi, and a mocking smile appeared on her lips.
"Princess, this servant feels too ashamed to serve you here any longer. Please let me go." Peach Blossom walked out from beside Lady Nian, went to Lady Yehe, and knelt down with a thud.
Yehe stared at her, her eyes seeming to want to devour Tao Hua, but she held back and said contemptuously, "This princess has never mistreated you. What do you mean by running away to Sister Nian's place today with your valuables?"
Peach Blossom prostrated herself on the ground and said, "Princess, I have done things that have wronged you in the past, so I have been feeling guilty and dare not stay here to serve you any longer. Please forgive me and let me go, for the sake of the few days I have served you."
Yehe originally intended to let the peach blossoms go and be done with it, but seeing that Nian had actually come to her door with people to demand them back, she felt uncomfortable. She wanted to get back all the face she had lost in the past. In the past, she had only ever listened to Nian's ridicule, but now she would make Nian beg her.
"Whether you serve well or not is up to me to decide. I wonder what Sister Nian is planning by specifically asking for you now? Sister Nian has quite a few capable and efficient maids around her, so why would she take a fancy to the clumsy maid here? I really don't understand." After saying this, Yehe looked at Nian.
Lady Nian had already been cursing in her heart, but she had been holding back because of the peach blossom incident. Now, Lady Yehe's words of ridicule made her ears turn red.
"Alright, Peach Blossom, you see that Princess Yehe really won't let you go, so this princess can't help you either. You should just serve Princess Yehe well." Madam Nian said to Peach Blossom on the ground with a regretful look.
Upon hearing this, Peach Blossom was so anxious that she begged Yehe to let her go and also begged Nian to take her in.
"Alright, Peach Blossom, you've seen it yourself. Even if I, this princess, favor you, you originally belonged to Sister Ye. Now that she refuses, you should stay here. But don't worry, I've already consulted with the concubine today, and she said that as long as both sides agree, she thinks it's acceptable. Peach Blossom, just serve Sister Ye well, and I doubt she'll do anything to you. Don't you think so, Sister Ye?" Madam Nian stood up, intending to leave, but Peach Blossom grabbed her leg.
"Princess, please let me go. I~" Peach Blossom performed step by step, following the steps she had agreed upon with Nian Shi.
Indeed, this scene was actually orchestrated by Nian Shi and Tao Hua together. They had meticulously planned everything, from how to speak to Ye He Shi to how to plead and beg. Their sole purpose was to get Ye He Shi to keep Tao Hua. If Nian Shi hadn't accompanied Tao Hua, Ye He Shi might have simply waved her away. But now, Ye He Shi had indeed fallen for their trap, filled with rage and wanting nothing more than to slap Tao Hua.
"You flatter me, Princess Nian. I will certainly train these maids properly." Yehe Shi was basically saying goodbye.
"Of course. Alright, I still have to go report to the concubine. Now that I've brought the peach blossoms back, sister, you should give this girl a good scolding." With that, Lady Nian actually tossed her handkerchief aside and swayed her slender waist as she went out.
"Alright, everyone's gone now. You should think about what will happen to you next!" Yehe walked up to Taohua, raised her head covered in green enamel armor, and lifted Taohua's cheek.
"This servant knows she was wrong, she knows she was wrong, please forgive this servant, Your Highness." Peach Blossom was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she knelt tremblingly at Yehe's feet.
"Where did you go wrong?" Yehe was quite interested in listening to Taohua's confession.
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