Chapter 105 I'm very satisfied with your performance
Steady footsteps came from behind, and Xie Yanzhi emerged from the shadows.
"Reluctant to part with it?" A cold voice rang out.
Shen Qingnian wiped away her tears with her sleeve and took a deep breath: "No."
We cannot confront Xie Yanzhi head-on now.
Looking at her, Xie Yanzhi knew she was somewhat saddened.
But so what? He was the only one who could be by her side anyway.
Let her drive him away herself; only then will she give up.
"Your Highness, I'll take my leave now." Seeing that Xie Yanzhi hadn't spoken, Shen Qingnian curtsied and turned to leave.
"Stop!" Xie Yanzhi reached out and blocked her chest.
Shen Qingnian's expression was tense, wondering what he was going to do next.
Did her words to Young Master Chen just now offend him in some way? Why won't he let her leave?!
"A maid should act like a maid. How can you leave on your own initiative if your master hasn't told you to?"
Xie Yanzhi's gaze was cold, but his tone carried a hint of reproach.
They approached her directly, forcing Shen Qingnian to retreat until she reached the artificial hill behind them.
Her startled eyes watched as Xie Yanzhi's face drew ever closer, her hand gripping the rock tightly as she placed it on the artificial hill.
His eyes were closed, and his brows were furrowed tightly.
Seeing this, Xie Yanzhi stopped; the two were only a finger's width apart.
"Still thinks he's the master?"
She is now Xie Yanzhi's maid.
"You know exactly what a maid should do, don't I?"
Shen Qingnian pressed her fingers hard against the stone until the pain spread throughout her body. Only then did she place her hands on her waist, lower her head, and say, "This servant knows her mistake."
The word "slave" was rather unpleasant to Xie Yanzhi.
She didn't have to call herself a servant.
She deliberately refused to utter the word "concubine" that he wanted to hear.
"Here you go!" Xie Yanzhi handed over a bottle of medicine.
When Shen Qingnian saw the bottle of medicine, she understood that this was a sweet treat being offered.
If you're going to deliver medicine, why make her kneel down knowing the shards will cut her?
Moreover, having just humiliated her, he then bestowed medicine upon her; Xie Yanzhi truly demonstrated the full extent of his master's skill in combining kindness and tyranny.
She wanted to reach out and knock the bottle of medicine away, but the thought quickly vanished.
She didn't want to think about how Xie Yanzhi would get angry after she took the medicine.
As long as I can get away from Xie Yanzhi as soon as possible, there's nothing wrong with putting on a show.
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Shen Qingnian bowed again.
Xie Yanzhi smiled slightly.
Shen Qingnian's respectful demeanor pleased him greatly, making his efforts to train her worthwhile.
This child is teachable! He is indeed intelligent.
Just as Shen Qingnian bowed her head in greeting, Xie Yanzhi caught a glimpse of her snow-white neck and looked away.
"You did very well just now, I'm very satisfied." Xie Yanzhi said, then turned and left.
No sooner had Shen Qingnian left than Chen Jiangyuan found an excuse to chase after her.
How could Xie Yanzhi not see it?
Thinking that Shen Qingnian had finally resigned herself to driving Chen Jiangyuan away, he felt very relieved.
Shen Qingnian gripped the bottle of medicine tightly, as if she wanted to crush it. When she looked up again, her eyes were filled with hatred.
But what good is hatred? In the face of the powerful and wealthy, these people are like mere weeds.
As she thought about it, tears welled up in her eyes again.
On the way back, they passed a small lake. Without hesitation, Shen Qingnian reached out and threw the medicine in her hand into the lake.
Even though her knees were in terrible pain, she didn't need his fake kindness!
"Madam, the young master had a terrible temper today." A maid stood in front of Madam Chen.
After Chen Jiangyuan returned, he locked everyone outside and threw a huge tantrum.
Everyone in the courtyard is now finding it strange that the young master has almost never lost his temper.
The old lady paused for a moment, clutching the prayer beads, then closed her eyes and uttered "Amitabha."
This morning, she personally went to the study to release him.
After all, the young master had already taken Lady Fang to his room last night, so it seemed that their marriage had already been arranged.
Even if Chen Jiangyuan knew this at this point, it would be of no use.
To everyone's surprise, as soon as she had the door opened, Chen Jiangyuan rushed out, saying he was going to help Madam Fang.
In the end, she sent someone to catch up with him and tell him that Madam Fang was in Prince Xie's courtyard.
Before he could finish speaking, he ran off.
Madam Chen opened her eyes again. She had known he would do this; he would get better in a few days.
Shen Qingnian returned to the courtyard where Ling'er was staying.
Pushing open the door and entering the room, Ling'er was lying on the bed, looking completely bewildered when she saw Shen Qingnian come in.
"Miss, why are you dressed as a servant?" The eldest young master sent you there; it can't be anything good.
"I am now the prince's maid, what else should I wear if not this?"
Shen Qingnian remained quite calm. After all, it was just a one-year term as a maid, and she could wait that long.
Upon hearing Shen Qingnian's words, Ling'er couldn't hide her surprise: "Miss, how did you become the eldest young master's maid?"
Shen Qingnian: "Because I owe the young master a favor, he made me work as his maid for a year to repay it."
Ling'er was puzzled. The young master had only been in Yuncheng for a few days. When did the young lady owe him a favor?
Could it be...?
Ling'er grasped Shen Qingnian's hand and asked anxiously, "Miss, is it because of me?"
Seeing that Shen Qingnian did not speak, Ling'er understood.
Miss must have begged the eldest young master for help to get her out, which is why the young master asked her to become a maid.
"Miss!" Ling'er cried out.
"I'll serve the eldest young master in your place; you can't become a maid!"
This is her young lady! She grew up under the meticulous care of the madam since childhood, yet the eldest young master actually made her his maid!
This is outrageous!
She didn't want the young lady to suffer such injustice.
Shen Qingnian stroked Ling'er's head and said, "The most important thing right now is to heal your injuries as quickly as possible."
Why would Xie Yanzhi let someone else take her place as a maid?
He just wanted to humiliate her and vent his anger.
How could anyone else possibly satisfy him!
At this moment, Yuan Qing brought chestnut cakes to Ling'er and was quite surprised to see Shen Qingnian's attire.
"Miss Qing, what's wrong with you..."
Ling'er said irritably, "Your good master makes my young lady his maid!"
Yuan Qing paused, holding the chestnut cake. He never expected that the master would make Miss Qing a maid!
Does he like Qing or hate her?
He's increasingly unsure of what his master is thinking.
When someone goes missing, search for them everywhere.
When the person is found, one is afraid of frightening them, so one suppresses their anger.
What are they doing now, turning a young lady into a maid? This is no longer punishment, it's humiliating Miss Qing!
Thinking of this, Yuan Qing looked at Miss Qing with sympathy. Seeing her calm expression, he felt somewhat ashamed.
After all, he's my man.
"Get out!" Ling'er shouted, shooing him away. She never wanted to be friends with him again.
Although it was the eldest son who did it, and Yuan Qing didn't, Ling'er just felt that she couldn't stand him!
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