Chapter 67
When she was at the Wen family home, Wen Xin would go to pay her respects to her step-grandmother, Madam Hong, in the morning and evening.
After marrying into the Xuanwu Marquis's household, the Marquis's wife, Lady Dou, disliked her as her daughter-in-law and tormented her relentlessly.
Every day at 4 a.m., Wen Xin had to wait at Dou's door. Otherwise, Dou would punish Wen Xin according to filial piety, and being starved, forced to kneel, and beaten on the palms of his hands were commonplace.
Clearly, Wen Xin was traumatized by Dou's torment, and when she realized she had stayed up late, she felt instinctively apprehensive.
Not to mention Xiao Lian, the other maids also felt extremely sorry for their frail mistress.
Lady Xuanwu is a real scoundrel!
"Don't be afraid, Miss. We're not at the Marquis of Xuanwu's residence now, so the Marquis's wife can't bully you anymore."
She increasingly felt that it was a good thing for her young lady to leave the Xuanwu Marquis's mansion; otherwise, if she continued to be tormented by those heartless people, she would probably perish within two years.
With Xiao Lian's comforting words, Wen Xin gradually calmed down, and her memories returned. She finally remembered that last night she had been taken to a manor on the outskirts of the city by a powerful eunuch named "Huai Qian".
Xiao Lian helped Wen Xin sit back on the bed.
The maids stepped forward, helping their mistress wash up while making witty remarks to amuse her.
Wen Xin's eyebrows curved slightly and her pretty face glowed as she was amused by them, and she gradually relaxed.
"By the way, I still don't know your names."
"Your servants Qingyu and Qinghe greet their mistress."
The two maids at the head of the group smiled and curtsied to Wen Xin.
Wen Xin pulled them back, "Get up quickly, I don't have so many rules here."
"Madam, you are so kind."
"Yes, Madam, you are stunningly beautiful and kind-hearted. Even the fairies in heaven are no match for you."
"Indeed, in all our years in the capital, when have we ever seen anyone more beautiful than Madam?"
"Everyone used to say that Wen Xian, the second young lady of the Wen family, was the most beautiful woman in the capital, but compared to Madam, she is simply worlds apart."
Wen Xin was surrounded by compliments, and her pretty face turned red.
Qingyu and Qinghe are really... if they can talk, they should say more!
She especially loved hearing things that belittled Wen Xian.
Xiao Lian once again looked like she was "shocked by my mother".
It seems she still has a lot to learn!
However, seeing Wen Xin's relaxed expression and the delicate vitality on her small face that she lacked in the Wen family and the Xuanwu Marquis's residence, she was like a lotus flower under the moon, radiating vitality and stunning the world.
In a daze, Xiao Lian felt as if this place was their home.
There was no cold malice or inexplicable rejection, only warmth and kindness.
She suddenly felt grateful to the man in purple, for at least for now, he had given her a safe and secure place to stay.
That was something they, mistress and servant, had never experienced in over a decade.
But what exactly are those feelings that man have for the young lady?
Furthermore, the fact that the young lady is already married is also a huge hidden danger!
Ugh, I'm so worried!
"Xiao Lian?"
Looking at the delicate and frail young lady, Xiao Lian suppressed all her worries and revealed a joyful smile.
Wen Xin smiled, and it was clear that she had grown to like this place.
Therefore, Xiao Lian was even less willing to say anything more, and only wanted to serve her master well.
...
"Qingyu, where is this place?"
After breakfast, Wen Xin tentatively asked Qing Yu.
"Madam, this is the Peach Blossom Manor in the eastern suburbs."
Upon hearing this, Wen Xin nearly dropped the teacup in her hand.
Her face was full of shock. "This, this, isn't Peach Blossom Manor... His Majesty's territory?"
Even though she had always stayed in the inner quarters, the reputation of Emperor Chengyuan, who had fought his way from the border to the capital and forced his way to the throne, was truly too great.
She had heard many stories about him.
For example, this Peach Blossom Manor.
Rumor has it that when the late emperor gifted royal estates to his sons, he originally intended to give Emperor Seongwon a hot spring pool in the southern suburbs, but it was eventually seized by Prince Li.
Even more outrageous, Prince Li maliciously persuaded the late emperor to give the Peach Blossom Manor in the eastern suburbs to Emperor Chengyuan, saying that the current emperor's face was like a peach blossom, just like a young girl, and that he was perfect for him.
No man likes being told he looks like a girl.
Prince Li was clearly humiliating His Majesty, yet the late Emperor, who doted on him so much, actually gave Peach Blossom Manor to Emperor Chengyuan.
In retrospect, the late emperor was so biased that he was blind to everything, and Prince Li was definitely courting disaster.
Wen Xin thought of Prince Li, who knelt on the ground crying and begging for mercy at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet. She could only say that fortunes change, and what goes around comes around. Sooner or later, what is done will be done back.
But that's not important. What's important is...
The timid and soft-hearted Wen Xin wondered how she could possibly live in His Majesty's manor.
It's still this forbidden peach blossom manor.
The girl had tears in her eyes; she was afraid!
Qingyu and Qinghe were stunned, not understanding what their master was afraid of.
His Majesty personally brought her here; if she can't stay, who can?
However, both of them were carefully trained palace maids with quick minds, and they immediately guessed what was going on.
Qingyu hesitated before asking, "Madam, don't you know... the master's identity?"
Qingyu dared not reveal His Majesty's identity directly, for fear of ruining His Majesty's plans, and could only vaguely refer to him as "Your Excellency".
Wen Xin sat there, giving off a harmless and well-behaved feeling.
Upon hearing this, she looked at Qingyu blankly, "I'm not quite sure, but I can probably guess."
Qingyu: "Huh?"
"No..." Wen Xin asked softly, "A certain high-ranking official from the Eastern or Western Depot?"
Qingyu: What is that?
Madam, please say it again, I didn't hear you clearly.
Wen Xin blinked her clear, innocent eyes. "Lord Huaiqian told me he was a eunuch!"
Qingyu: "???"
Qinghe: "!!!"
The two shrewd and capable palace maids' faces went blank instantly, their bodies swaying as if they were about to faint.
The emperor, the supreme ruler, actually calls himself a eunuch?!
Is the Great Yuan Empire doomed?
Wen Xin asked worriedly, "Qingyu, Qinghe, what's wrong with you two?"
Qingyu and Qinghe exchanged a glance, and both saw in each other's eyes an emotion described as "utterly shattered values and unbearable pain."
At this moment, they rebelliously connected with Lord Mo Zhi via computer: Your Majesty, have some shame!
Qingyu wiped her face. "No, it's nothing, Madam. The master will be here later. If you have any questions, please ask him yourself!"
Anyway, they didn't dare to say anything more.
Wen Xin pursed her lips, not wanting to make things difficult for them.
Qinghe said, "As for Peach Blossom Manor, you can rest assured that there will be no problems staying here."
Qingyu added, "His Majesty would never blame him!"
Wen Xin seemed not to understand how they could be so sure, and muttered, "It seems that Lord Huaiqian is highly trusted and relied upon by His Majesty. He is indeed a powerful eunuch."
Qingyu and Qinghe are both numb!
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