Chapter 347 This is just the first step
The cicada knelt on the ground, pleading incessantly.
Unfortunately, neither Xiao Qingyuan nor Huayi were soft-hearted. Xiao Qingyuan even ordered Moji to drag her out.
Mo Ji knew, of course, why Xia Chan's face was so pale, but there was nothing he could do. He could only step forward and pull Xia Chan up, saying, "You should go. If I drag you out, you won't look good."
Xia Chan walked out of the courtyard with tears streaming down her face and her heart filled with despair.
But she hadn't gone far when she spotted Qin Xin standing in the garden.
She rushed forward: "Sister Qinxin, I used the turmeric powder you gave me, and my hands and face have turned a frightening yellow. The young master and Miss Huayi think I'm sick and are afraid I'll pass on my illness to them, so they want to kick me out of the manor! Sister Qinxin, please save me!"
Qin Xin took out a handkerchief from her sleeve and wiped Xia Chan's tears: "Silly girl, why are you crying like this? Your face is all messed up. But I can't save you."
Xia Chan's heart sank to the bottom: "Am I really going to be kicked out? Sister Qin Xin, why are you trying to harm me? I have no grudge against you!"
Qin Xin patted her face: "Harm you? You'll thank me later! You're a lucky girl!"
What does this mean?
"I only said I couldn't save you, but someone can!"
"who?"
"Naturally, it's the Crown Prince's consort."
Qin Xin walked briskly towards Wutong Garden: "What are you still standing there for? Come on, I'll take you to see the Crown Princess."
Xia Chan snapped out of her daze and hurriedly followed.
Upon entering the Wutong Garden and stepping inside, the chill instantly dissipated, and the sudden warmth made Xia Chan shiver.
She lowered her head and knelt down: "This servant, Xia Chan, greets the Crown Princess."
At the head of the table, Shen Wantang's cool voice echoed softly in the spacious room: "Xia Chan, did the young master drive you away?"
"Yes, Your Highness. The Prince thinks I am seriously ill and refuses to let me serve him."
"Alright, from today onwards, you will serve me in my courtyard!"
Xia Chan suddenly looked up, incredulous: "What?!"
After asking the question, she realized that she seemed to be questioning the Crown Princess, so she quickly lowered her head and admitted her mistake: "This servant was shocked and offended the Crown Princess. I beg the Crown Princess to punish me!"
Footsteps sounded, and she lay on the ground, but she could feel Shen Wantang approaching her step by step.
Soon, a pair of luxurious embroidered shoes adorned with pearls and a beautiful skirt with intricate cloud patterns appeared before her.
Xia Chan was trembling all over, and she buried her head even lower.
A pair of hands reached out and supported her arms: "Stand up and answer."
Xia Chan felt like she was dreaming. The Crown Princess's hands were so white and jade-like, and her voice was so clear and pleasant.
The Crown Princess actually helped her up herself?!
She was afraid that her old clothes would dirty her hands.
She looked up in a daze: "Your Highness, are you really going to let me stay and serve in your courtyard? I don't have to leave?"
Shen Wantang smiled at her: "Of course it's true, otherwise why would I ask Qin Xin to deliver turmeric powder to you?"
Xia Chan finally realized what was happening: "You...you deliberately had the prince send me away?"
"Not too stupid."
Shen Wantang's voice softened slightly: "If I ask the Crown Prince directly for you, he probably won't agree because he's deliberately going against me. So it's simpler and faster to have him send you away. That's why I used a little trick."
"This, this is actually true! This servant, this servant can really serve in the Wutong Courtyard from now on!"
Xia Chan was both excited and happy, and tears welled up in her eyes again: "Thank you so much, Your Highness! I will definitely do my best to serve Your Highness from now on!"
Throughout the entire Prince's mansion, who wouldn't envy the maids serving in the Wutong Garden?
The Crown Princess is generous and tolerant, and never mistreats her servants. Everyone is eager to get in, but most people are not so fortunate.
And now, she has this good fortune!
No wonder Qin Xin said she was too busy thanking her!
"What was your monthly allowance when you were with the Crown Prince?"
"Your Highness, it is one tael of silver."
"Well, starting today, your monthly allowance will be increased to two taels. If you work diligently in the future, I'll give you another increase."
Xia Chan was overjoyed: "Thank you, Your Highness!"
"Alright, go down now. Just do as Granny Chai says."
"yes!"
Xia Chan responded crisply and respectfully withdrew.
Seeing that she had left, Qin Xin said happily, "Princess Consort, now there's no one to serve you in Xinghe Courtyard. From now on, Huayi will have to do all the work herself. Let's see what Huayi has to be so arrogant about! Your move to cut off the source of the problem is brilliant!"
Shen Wantang shook her head: "This is nothing compared to the fundamental solution; this is just the first step."
Qin Xin's eyes widened: "Ah? The first step? What's next? Do you need my help? I promise I'll do a perfect job for you!"
Shen Wantang chuckled: "You really can't sit still. But, you're not needed from now on. Go do whatever you need to do!"
Qin Xin rubbed her hands together, her eyes darted around, and she went outside.
Without Xia Chan, only Mo Ji is left in Xinghe Courtyard who can do the work. She has to remind Mo Ji that he should slack off when he can, and not be stupid enough to do the hard work for Hua Yi!
But before she could even reach Xinghe Courtyard, an old woman stopped her on the way: "Oh dear, Qinxin, I saw Consort Chu with her maids heading to the Prince's courtyard. It seems she wants to move back to the Prince's courtyard! I wonder if the Princess Consort knows about this? Has she given her approval?"
Qin Xin, being incredibly shrewd, didn't answer the question at all, but instead asked, "Is the young master willing to let Aunt Chu move back to the young master's courtyard? Has Hua Yi tried to sabotage it?"
"I don't know, but I heard Huayi crying, and the young master is comforting her!"
"Okay, I understand."
Qin Xin took out a small piece of silver and gave it to the old woman, who took the silver and left happily.
Qin Xin gave a soft hum and walked quickly toward Xinghe Courtyard.
She has spies all over the Prince's mansion; no one can escape her watchful eye!
In the Xinghe Courtyard, Chu Yanluo was holding Xiao Qingyuan's arm as she spoke: "Your Highness, I heard yesterday that a maid in your courtyard died, and today you kicked another one out, supposedly because she was sick? How could such a coincidence happen? One died and one fell ill, both in your courtyard. I think Huayi is highly suspicious!"
Xiao Qingyuan looked at Chu Yanluo and remained silent for a moment.
Chu Yanluo put her white clothes back on. She didn't know where she got the money, but she actually bought white brocade and made it into a wide-sleeved dress. Today she even wore a white cloak with a white rabbit fur hood, which made her look very gentle and graceful.
The scars on her face had faded considerably, and with the makeup she wore, they were barely noticeable unless you looked closely.
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