The imperial court would make an example of someone to scare the monkeys, and clean up the vassal kings and the parasites in the border areas together. Then it would be much easier for Xu Jing to govern Jianzhou.
Taking care of Yang Zhiming's troublemakers and gaining Luo Ying's trust was a truly profitable undertaking. Even more crucial was the fact that he hadn't stained his hands with blood from beginning to end, easily getting everything done.
"Great!" 021 gave a thumbs-up, and while praising him, he remembered something. "If that's the case, why did you create a concubine to make things difficult for Luo Ying?"
"Since he refuses to accept the sweetness of love, it wouldn't be a bad idea to create a rival to make him jealous."
021 said: "Aren't you afraid of capsizing in the ditch?"
"Have you ever seen me capsize?"
Not really. On the contrary, it went incredibly smoothly. Even though Luo Ying had no memories of his past life, it didn't affect his deep concern for Jiang Xuqing. Perhaps even he himself didn't know what his feelings were. He hated her, but he didn't like her either. After all the struggles, he finally took the bait willingly. He didn't need to fish deliberately; she just followed the rod and came up.
021 was completely impressed by his methods. If he were not a robot, he would definitely learn from him how to please others.
"What are you going to do next?"
Xu Jing smiled and said, "Of course I have to deal with Miss Yanhong first."
Xu Jing went to the next yard on purpose.
When the doorman announced the master's arrival, Yanhong was delighted but also a little nervous. She knew her actions had surely reached the master's ears. If he blamed her for being inconsiderate and selfish, she would probably have no place in Chengyuan.
Just as she was thinking, someone had already entered. In a panic, Yanhong was about to kneel down to pay her respects. As she bent her knees, she was supported by a pair of warm hands. She raised her eyes and her gaze met his. "Master, this servant..."
"Sit down and talk."
Yanhong waited until he sat down before she dared to sit down below him. Even though she was sitting, she was still uneasy. Especially when she was stared at by a scrutinizing gaze, she felt uneasy. "What are you looking at, Master? Do you think I'm ugly?"
"Miss Yanhong is a beauty of heaven and earth, rare in history. I am marrying above my station."
I should be excited when someone compliments my appearance, but when Yanhong hears it, her heart sinks.
Lord Jiang treated her like a commodity. He might give her away when he encountered a great opportunity. Her fate would be no better than staying in the Li Mansion.
After all, Li He had chosen her from among many beautiful maids to be the governor of the prefecture. If she missed this opportunity to curry favor with a powerful man, her fate would be even more miserable than Yao Huang and the others.
Hearing this, Yanhong knelt on the ground and replied: "Master, Yanhong is your person in life and your ghost in death. I have no second thoughts about you. I hope you won't...don't give me away."
Xu Jing wasn't moved by Yanhong's pleading; instead, he found it quite amusing. "Didn't Li He tell you the purpose of coming to the prefectural government?"
Yanhong was terrified, her voice trembling. "Master Li told me to serve him well, and he never said anything else."
Xu Jing didn't bother to think about whether the words were right or wrong. He ordered the servants to serve a cup of tea and drank two sips leisurely.
Time passed by minute by minute, Yanhong's heart was anxious and unbearable. The more she said, the more mistakes she made. It was better not to say anything. But kneeling all the time was not a solution. She secretly looked up and saw a trace of white on Jiang Xuqing's neck. She was stunned. "Is the master injured?"
Xu Jing responded and continued drinking tea.
Yanhong bravely stood up, then walked around behind him, put her hand on his neck, and untied the white silk for him.
Although the wound has scabbed over, the shape of the scab is still shocking. There are still some splinters and debris left around the wound that have not been removed. If not handled properly, the wound will heal very slowly and easily leave scars that affect its appearance.
Yanhong waved to the servant and said, "Go and get the wine and the wound medicine, and get a basin of water and some clean cotton cloth."
The servant was very skillful and took the things and placed them on the stone table.
Yanhong took a cotton cloth dipped in water and cleaned his wound, then carefully applied the wine on the wound with the cotton cloth, and finally applied a layer of golden wound medicine, covered the neck with the prepared white silk, and carefully tied a knot.
The process didn't last long. By the time everything was done, Yanhong's forehead was already covered with a thin layer of sweat. Seeing the corners of his lips slightly raised, the tension in Yanhong's mind also relaxed. "What do you think, Master?"
"You did very well." Xu Jing smiled and said, "There are some things I want to talk to you alone."
"Please move to my boudoir, sir."
Xu Jing followed Yanhong into the side room in the backyard. After closing the door, Xu Jing found a place to sit down.
Yanhong was still standing, not daring to sit down, just waiting for his instructions.
Xu Jing observed Yanhong for a while and came to a conclusion. She was intelligent, careful, and courageous. Other aspects could be learned slowly; as long as she put her mind to it, she could master anything. He really needed a shield around him. If Yanhong could fill this role, it would solve a lot of problems.
"Master, have some tea." Yanhong couldn't stand the awkward atmosphere any more, so she bravely poured him some tea. Her movements were smooth and flowing, and it was obvious that she had done this many times before.
Xu Jing said, "No hurry, I have something to say. I have decided to take a concubine the day after tomorrow and give you the title of a good concubine."
Yanhong breathed a sigh of relief. Liangqie was completely beyond her expectations.
Originally, Yanhong thought she could only get the position of a maidservant. Even if she turned her life around, her indenture would still be in the hands of her master. If she made a mistake, she would be beaten to death.
Being able to have a good concubine is a blessing that Yanhong has earned in several lifetimes.
Liangqiong has a marriage contract, so she can't be beaten to death. At least she has food to eat in the backyard.
Yanhong was overjoyed. Following the official was much better than following Li He, a merchant.
Not only does it sound decent, but the benefits it brings are also very real.
Receiving such a great favor, Yanhong bent down to kneel, but was stopped by Xu Jing. "But there are conditions for becoming my concubine."
Yanhong answered without hesitation. "I promise, my lord, as long as you don't want my life, I will agree."
Xu Jing smiled slightly and said, "Listen carefully. I will not marry a wife. You are my only concubine in the backyard. After you marry me, the affairs of the backyard will be left to you."
Yanhong was overjoyed, but the happiness came so quickly that she found it difficult to accept it for a while.
Xu Jing clapped his hands, and Li Guo came in from outside with a maid.
Xu Jing introduced them one by one. "This is Li Guo, the steward of my mansion. If you have any questions, feel free to ask him. The maid Xiaohuan is here to serve you. Xiaohuan is literate and knows arithmetic. If you have any questions about the account books in the future, you can ask her."
Yanhong nodded repeatedly, saying that she had taken note of it.
"Okay, Li Guo, you can leave first. I still have something to tell you."
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