Chapter 17 Meal, Can I Stay Overnight?
In the end, Nanny Wang was sent to a farm outside the capital, and Mother Gu continued to be confined to Tingxue Pavilion.
Chu Ruohan had arranged for Nanny Wang to be sent. He pulled the head of the village aside and said, "Auntie Bao told us not to be nice to her. Just let her do the heavy work."
The servant emphasized the words "Auntie Bao has instructed me".
"She used to be arrogant and domineering because of her power in the mansion. Now it's time for her to have a taste of what it's like to be downtrodden."
The head of the village understood what he meant and nodded repeatedly. He knew in his heart that this master must have been holding a grudge against Nanny Wang for a long time.
When Nanny Wang got off the carriage, she raised her head as usual, trying to put on the same superior attitude she had when she was in the Marquis' Mansion.
Seeing this, the village head shouted loudly: "Wang Po, from now on, you go to fetch water. No one in this village will serve you, a big Buddha!"
When Nanny Wang heard this, her face turned pale and red. She looked at the village head in disbelief and screamed, "You little dog slave, how dare you speak to me like that?"
The village head ignored her threats and ordered several strong maids to stuff the bucket and shoulder pole into Wang Ma's hands.
"Pah, I thought I was the housekeeper of the Marquis's wife, but I was sent to a place like this."
"The Marquis' wife has fallen out of favor, and the Anyang Marquis's mansion may be run by Concubine Bao from now on."
Someone murmured quietly: "It has come to this, and you are still stubborn!"
Nanny Wang had never been subjected to such humiliation before. She was so angry that she was shaking all over and pounced on the gossipy bitch to deal with her.
But she was no match for the strong men who worked in the fields every day.
The old woman dodged Wang Ma's attack with a slight movement, then pushed Wang Ma to the ground with her backhand.
Seeing this, the people around gathered around and scolded her one after another. Some even took advantage of the chaos to secretly kick her a few times.
"You are a bunch of fools who don't know how to live or die. When Madam lifts the ban, she will definitely take me back. You will be in big trouble then!"
However, the only response she received was the crowd's laughter.
Baoling was wronged, and Marquis Anyang was really interested in her, so he arranged her to stay in Zizhuxuan, which was closest to the front yard and was the only way to enter the inner courtyard.
It was once the residence of Hu concubine, the favorite of Marquis Anyang. The walls were carefully plastered with precious pepper paste, which was warm to the touch and exuded a unique and elegant fragrance.
At that time, Marquis Anyang wanted to put all the good things into Zizhuxuan.
Later, Aunt Hu had a difficult childbirth and died, resulting in two deaths. This place was then sealed off and no one lived there ever since.
It was Aunt Zhao who impressed Chu Ruohan. She broke Mother Gu's arm with one move. Mother Gu was under house arrest and without Nanny Wang by her side, she was like a toothless tiger and could not cause any big waves.
"Aunt Bao, that's incredible."
"She's just a concubine!"
Two maids walked hurriedly, holding a tray filled with fresh fruits. The fruits were bright in color, obviously picked from the garden.
The older maid sighed softly, glanced around, and after making sure no one was eavesdropping, she whispered, "You don't understand. The Marquis is now doting on her. Everyone in the Marquis's mansion has to act according to her wishes."
"I heard that a few days ago, a little maidservant's hand trembled as she was serving tea to her, and a little of the tea spilled. Aunt Bao flew into a rage and had the maid dragged away and beaten with twenty sticks on the spot. The little maidservant's skin was torn and her cries could be heard throughout the courtyard."
The little maidservant showed a look of panic on her face and subconsciously slowed down her pace: "This... is too cruel."
The older maid hurriedly tugged at her sleeve, "You, please keep your voice down. Aunt Bao is the apple of the Marquis' eye now, and we must not offend her. Let's go quickly, or we will be in trouble if we miss the time to send the fruit to Aunt Bao."
After that, the two of them stopped talking and hurriedly quickened their pace.
Baoling did not disappoint Chu Ruohan. As soon as she recovered, she became domineering in the mansion, beating and scolding the servants at will, and secretly withholding Gu's mother's food.
But Gu's mother is the marquis' wife after all, and has been in charge of the marquis's mansion for many years. Even if she is under house arrest, the servants dare not be too presumptuous.
"Thanks to the young lady's sharp eyes, she realized that Baoling is not a peaceful girl." The wet nurse bent her waist slightly and ground the ink block steadily with both hands.
"She is also a resourceful person. Even after being beaten like that, her face was not hurt at all. She even managed to seduce Marquis Anyang to stay with her every night."
The brush in Chu Ruohan's hand moved as smoothly as flowing water, and the corners of her lips were slightly raised with a hint of sarcasm in her smile.
In her previous life, Baoling was taken in as Gu Chengyan's concubine. Once she became successful, she turned her back on him. She threw the former relationship between master and servant out of her mind and became cold, cruel and ruthless.
She fawned over and flattered Gu's mother, but when facing Chu Ruohan, her former master, she racked her brains and used all kinds of vicious means to torture her.
It seemed as if he wanted to vent all his resentment and unwillingness from his previous life as a servant on him.
Because of her eagerness to protect her master, the wet nurse was slandered by Baoling for stealing precious items from the Marquis's mansion. After being tortured, she died unjustly.
And Yuling's death...
In this life, Chu Ruohan sent Baoling to the "bed" of Anyang Hou. What she suffered today was only one tenth of what Chu Ruohan had suffered.
Chu Ruohan is well aware of the principle that "if you want to destroy someone, you must first make him crazy."
Baoling and Gu's mother have a grudge against each other and will not let it go, so let them fight each other first.
Chu Ruohan was determined to let them experience firsthand the pain and humiliation they had suffered, repaying them with blood for blood and tooth for tooth.
Only then can we dispel the hatred in our hearts and seek justice for the past.
Her mind was in turmoil, and her brush began to lose control. The red plum blossoms in the painting seemed to tremble in pain, and the dots of ink spread out, just like blood and tears.
Chu Ruohan closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down. However, her trembling hands could not return to normal for a while, and the paintbrush had to be put aside temporarily.
For Gu's mother, she is now surrounded by enemies on all sides. Baoling is ambitious and Aunt Zhao is scheming, both of them are at odds with her.
Du Ruoling was constantly causing trouble, and she was too busy to take care of herself. She probably didn't have the energy to care about Hongmeng Academy anymore...
The wet nurse wet the handkerchief and gently wiped Chu Ruohan's ink-stained hands.
"Miss, now that Yuling is the only one serving you personally, I feel uneasy. How about I bring in two more maids? With more people, we can have someone to look after us."
Chu Ruohan shook her head slightly. "The servants of the Marquis' Mansion may not be loyal. How can I trust someone who was casually promoted? I have already handed this matter over to my father."
The third thing Chu Ruohan asked her father to do was to find a personal servant for her who knew kung fu.
The Marquis' Mansion is in deep trouble. If she wants revenge, she must protect herself first.
The nurse listened and nodded slightly, her hands still moving. "Young lady, you have considered everything carefully. It is safer for the master to intervene." She paused, as if hesitating for a moment, but finally lowered her voice and advised, "Young lady, you and the prince have never slept together since your marriage. If it goes on for too long, the servants will inevitably gossip."
"I am afraid that these words will damage the young lady's reputation and be detrimental to your future position in the mansion."
Chu Ruohan's eyes dimmed slightly. How could she not know this truth, but what about Gu Junze's body?
She sighed slightly, "Please invite the prince to come for dinner."
The nanny was delighted and said, "Yes, I will go down and arrange it right away."
She turned around quickly and walked out of the room briskly with a look of anticipation on her face.
The wet nurse specifically asked the old man who served the prince and prepared all the food that Gu Junze liked.
Not long after, Ying Qing pushed Gu Junze in slowly. He was pale and thin, but he still exuded an innate air of nobility.
"Prince." Chu Ruohan bowed slightly.
Gu Junze nodded slightly and raised his hand to signal Ying Qing to leave.
"Why did you think of inviting me to dinner today?"
Chu Ruohan smiled, cleverly avoiding the inquiring gaze, raised her slender hand, picked up a piece of fish with silver chopsticks, and put it into Gu Junze's bowl.
"This squirrel mandarin fish is the specialty of the chef in the palace. Your Highness, please try it. The meat is tender and has a sweet and sour taste."
Gu Junze's gaze lingered on her face for a short moment before slowly retracting. He then turned to the fish in the bowl and took a sip. "It's really good."
During the meal, the two chatted casually.
After dinner, Gu Junze called Ying Qing in and prepared to go back to his room to rest as usual.
Chu Ruohan hesitated for a moment, but still said softly: "Sir, it's late, why don't you stay here overnight."
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