"Miss, are you unhappy today?"
The next day, as soon as Jiang Shuwan got up, Qingxing noticed that her young mistress was in a bad mood.
Jiang Shuwan is usually cheerful and always has a smile on her face, but today she looked listless as soon as she got up.
"It's nothing, go do your hair and makeup. We still need to pay our respects to the old lady later."
"Miss, no wonder you got up so early today. It turns out you were going to pay your respects to the old lady. But why did you suddenly decide to pay your respects to her?"
Qingxing glanced at the sky outside with a strange expression. The sky was just beginning to brighten. At this time of day, Jiang Shuwan was usually fast asleep, and waking her up was like taking her life.
It's rare for Jiang Shuwan to have such a name since she married into the Marquis's household.
Especially after Wen Shi was confined to her home, Jiang Shuwan took sole control of the household affairs, and the old lady did not require Jiang Shuwan to wake up at dawn and dusk unless there was something to do.
Jiang Shuwan didn't force herself. She would stroll over in the morning or afternoon to pay her respects to the old lady, which not only won her the boss's favor but also allowed her to get a free meal.
This is the first time I've gotten up so early this morning to dress up and pay my respects.
"If you offend the mistress of the junior boss, you'd better cling to the big boss's leg, wouldn't you?"
Jiang Shuwan walked to the dressing table with a sense of despair.
It's fun to argue with people for a moment, but you'll be in deep trouble later.
She regretted it ever since she dealt with Liu Yunyan last night.
Although she spread rumors about her and Pei Yanzhi that were unspeakable and scandalous to Liu Yunyan.
Ultimately, she and Pei Yanzhi were not husband and wife; she was at best a high-level employee, while Liu Yunyan was Pei Yanzhi's future bedmate.
One was his beloved concubine, the other a hired hand; Pei Yanzhi's preference for her was self-evident.
Moreover, it's quite possible that Liu Yunyan went to Pei Yanzhi to complain right after she bullied Liu Yunyan last night.
God!
A dark and windy night, childhood sweethearts, and a passionate flame...
No, given Pei Yanzhi's polite and courteous nature, he shouldn't be capable of anything as passionate as dry wood meeting fire.
However, once the cousins poured out their hearts to each other, their secret fabrication of rumors about Pei Yanzhi behind his back was exposed...
"Qingxing, where did the young master sleep last night?"
"..."
Qingxing was taken aback. "Of course the young master rests in his own courtyard. Miss, why are you inquiring about the young master's daily life?"
The little girl glanced at Jiang Shuwan with a sly look, her gossipy and ambiguous expression making it obvious what she was thinking.
This girl never paid much attention to the young powerful minister before, but recently, for some reason, she seems to really enjoy following Pei Yanzhi's movements.
When she saw Pei Yanzhi coming, she was even more excited and led a group of maids to clean the courtyard spotless, serving tea and water with great attentiveness.
"Miss, will the young master come for dinner today?"
"Xiao Tao learned a jade fairy bun hairstyle a while ago. It will look beautiful with the new tourmaline headdress from the jewelry store."
"No, a simple tidying up will suffice."
Jiang Shuwan quickly refused. Apart from the courtyard, Qingxing had also given her a makeover from head to toe, giving her a new hairstyle, new jewelry, and a new dress.
This is because the Marquis's family is wealthy and powerful, allowing her to manage things in various ways.
In another place, she might be called extravagant and dissolute, a spendthrift woman.
She knew that Qingxing wanted her to keep the young minister, to make it a fait accompli, and ideally, to have another child so that she could truly establish herself in the Marquis's mansion.
But little did she know that Pei Yanzhi was not someone who could be easily pleased.
Moreover, the number of people the young minister killed later was more than the amount of rice she had ever eaten.
Why should she get too close to such a dangerous person?
Besides, his cousin is here.
The best course of action for her is to simply be a content young mistress, enjoying the finer things in life.
Based on what I've learned about Pei Yanzhi these past few days, he shouldn't be the type to be blinded by lust.
However, to be on the safe side, her next focus, besides Donglai Street, will be on Madam Pei.
She had to cling tightly to the big boss's leg.
Pei Yanzhi, this small boss, is still following the same old strategy: flattering and currying favor when necessary.
As for Liu Yunyan, his future concubine, it's best to avoid conflict.
After all, she was his beloved concubine; let's just say we're giving the powerful young minister face...
With the work to be arranged, Jiang Shuwan felt much more relaxed and urged Xiao Tao to hurry up and get ready.
When they arrived at Madam Pei's courtyard and saw Pei Yanzhi and Liu Yunyan drinking tea and talking, they were utterly dumbfounded.
...
God!
What's Liu Yunyan doing here?
Oh, I forgot, besides being her sugar daddy, Old Madam Pei might also be Liu Yunyan's biggest backer besides Pei Yanzhi.
So it's not surprising that Liu Yunyan came.
But how long have they been here?
What was said?
Did you come together?
Did they talk about the rumors she spread last night...?
I regret it so much!
Why did she have such a brain fart last night...?
Waaaaah...
Spreading rumors may feel good for a moment, but it will lead to your own demise.
Standing at the doorway, Jiang Shuwan didn't even dare to put her feet down.
Since entering the Marquis's mansion, aside from initially spreading rumors that the young master and the old lady adored her, she has always relied on her own abilities to make a living.
Whether at home or outside, whether it's the shops or the personnel in the mansion, there hasn't been a single problem since she took over.
While Pei Yanzhi was away studying, she also took care of Pei Shushu's wedding and the ice shop.
It can be said that her image was quite illustrious during this period.
When Pei Yanzhi returned from his studies abroad, he gave her many gifts, which shows that the young boss highly regards her as the group's CEO.
If Pei Yanzhi finds out about the rumors she spread last night...
Ugh, damn it!
She couldn't even imagine the way Pei Yanzhi would look at her.
Society is dead!
Absolutely outrageous!
Jiang Shuwan clutched her head, feeling like it was about to explode.
She didn't drink last night, so how could she suddenly come up with such a "brilliant" scheme?
Ah, ba~~
I wish I could turn back time to last night.
Liu Yunyan was just borrowing clothes, wasn't she?
Borrow, borrow everything.
Not only clothes, she could even push Pei Yanzhi over, letting them enjoy sweet moments under the moon and flowers.
At that point, the powerful minister might even think that she, as his subordinate, is perceptive and capable...
Sure enough, I shouldn't have acted impulsively last night.
Jiang Shuwan was filled with regret, while Pei Yanzhi, dressed in the uniform of the Imperial Academy, was talking to Liu Yunyan inside the room.
No one enjoyed the meal last night, and Liu Yunyan learned her lesson; she apologized to Pei Yanzhi as soon as she entered the room.
"Cousin, Yunyan was being unreasonable yesterday and caused you trouble."
As Liu Yunyan spoke, she gracefully curtsied.
She wore a sky-blue floral-patterned long dress, which the old lady had instructed the twenty-odd maids in the embroidery room to work on overnight.
The fabric used was a high-quality, fashionable light gauze from the south, and the cut was quite appropriate. Because of time constraints, no patterns were embroidered on it.
However, without embroidery, such a dress would only appear more ethereal and graceful, like a fairy.
In addition, Liu Yunyan herself has a delicate and frail temperament.
Tsk tsk tsk.
What a beautiful green tea flower!
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