Chapter 106 It's all her own fault.
Perhaps feeling that his master's actions were indeed somewhat embarrassing, Yuan Qing put down the chestnut cake, turned around, and walked out.
Shen Qingnian also knew that this matter had nothing to do with Yuan Qing; he was just a servant, and she was the same now.
They were all caught in a situation against their will.
She picked up a chestnut cake and handed it to Ling'er: "Eat it quickly, don't miss out on something delicious. You need to get better soon."
Ling'er shook her head again: "I won't eat it, I'll never eat their food again."
As she spoke, she placed the chestnut cake heavily back on the plate, but accidentally knocked the plate over, and the cake hit Shen Qingnian's knee.
"Hiss!" The plate hit Shen Qingnian's wound squarely, causing a trickle of blood to seep out from the freshly healed wound.
Only then did Ling'er notice the injury on Shen Qingnian's knee.
"Miss, please roll up your trouser legs so I can see. Why is there blood?"
After putting the plate back, Shen Qingnian showed Ling'er her injury and said with a smile, "I accidentally got scratched by a tree branch on the way back, it doesn't hurt."
Ling'er felt very sorry for her, as the young lady had almost never been injured since she was a child.
"Then Miss, please use my medicine to apply it," Ling'er said, pointing to the medicine bottle on the bedside table.
Shen Qingnian smiled and nodded.
In the stillness of the night, Shen Qingnian lay on the small couch beside her, gazing at the bright moonlight outside the window, her mind filled with thoughts.
I thought carefully about what would happen after I met Xie Yanzhi.
Back in the capital, Xie Yanzhi mistakenly thought she was seducing him, and for some reason, he developed a strong liking for her.
Now in Yunzhou, Xie Yanzhi is pressing her relentlessly, simply to take revenge on her and humiliate her!
Being his maid might be humiliating, but it's better than being his concubine.
Maidservants still have a day of freedom, but concubines will never be able to rise again.
Now Xie Yanzhi has seized the opportunity to bring her back to his side as a maid. But it would be fine if she were just a maid, but I'm afraid Xie Yanzhi might have other intentions.
Therefore, she was determined to make Xie Yanzhi understand that she would never compromise.
Thinking about the loss of face he had caused her today, Shen Qingnian felt a sliver of relief.
It's better than letting him touch her.
I hope to get through this year peacefully.
As long as her innocence remains, she will still have the face to see Young Master Xiao.
If possible, she would like to leave as soon as possible.
But can this really work?
She either hopes Xie Yanzhi will suddenly have a change of heart and let her go, or she will have to run away again.
Would Xie Yanzhi let her off so easily?
Shen Qingnian turned around and glanced at Ling'er on the bed, sighed, and all her previous thoughts were rejected again.
Running away with Ling'er is simply impossible, at least not now.
Shen Qingnian now deeply regrets going to the capital and meeting Xie Yanzhi.
Thinking this through, he finally fell asleep around midnight.
Xie Yanzhi also tossed and turned in his room, unable to sleep; he was even faintly excited.
By this day, Shen Qingnian was already acting like a maid, knowing how to submit to her master.
Although she hadn't reached the level he wanted yet, she had put away her former spoiled nature.
As long as she continues to disobey him as she has today, he will never let her down.
Xie Yanzhi turned over again, and seeing a spark fly from the candle on the candlestick, he realized he couldn't fall asleep anymore.
I wonder how Shen Qingnian's knee injury is doing; her skin is so delicate.
Xie Yanzhi got up. It was already past midnight. Was Shen Qingnian still with that maid?
He has no one to serve him, so it seems he needs to train her properly and teach her manners.
Thinking this, Xie Yanzhi got up, dressed, and went out under the moonlight.
Yuan Qing was a martial artist after all, and he noticed Xie Yanzhi as soon as he entered the courtyard.
As Xie Yanzhi approached, he threw a punch at him, but Xie Yanzhi caught it with his hand: "It's me!"
Xie Yanzhi spoke in a low voice.
He didn't want to disturb the servants in the courtyard, lest they know that the young master was out in the middle of the night instead of resting and had come to the servants' courtyard.
"Master! You...?" Yuan Qing wondered what Xie Yanzhi was doing here so late.
Just then, Xie Yanzhi pushed the door open a crack, glanced inside, and looked cold.
The man was curled up on the small couch, while Ling'er lay on the bed, both fast asleep.
He closed the door again and looked at Yuan Qing: "Why is she sleeping here?"
Yuan Qing was taken aback. Qing was a maid now, so of course she had to sleep in the maid's quarters.
"Miss Qing said that she is now also a maid, and should sleep with other maids."
Xie Yanzhi's gaze darkened slightly. She didn't even look at who her master was. Instead of guarding her master, she came here to guard the maid.
It seems he needs to give her a little more pointers!
Yuan Qing hesitated before asking, "Master, how did Miss Qing become a maid?"
"That was her own choice!"
Yuan Qing thought for a moment, then quickly understood and suppressed the shock on his face.
Miss Qing would rather be a servant or maid to you than a concubine!
Miss Qing is the first one who dares to disrespect me like this!
He couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for Shen Qingnian.
However, disobeying one's master will certainly not end well.
While Yuan Qing was lost in thought, Xie Yanzhi coldly said, "Wake her up and have her stand guard in my courtyard tonight!"
Yuan Qing looked troubled, but felt some sympathy for Shen Qingnian. He mustered his courage and said, "How about I go to the master's room to keep watch at night and don't call Miss Qing anymore?"
Xie Yanzhi's face darkened, and he gave Yuan Qing a sharp look.
Yuan Qing had no choice but to resign himself to his fate and turn to go inside.
"Miss Qing, wake up."
Shen Qingnian had only been asleep for a short while when she was woken up by someone, and she felt a little annoyed.
Seeing that it was Yuan Qing, he asked softly, "What's wrong, Yuan Qing?"
Yuan Qing felt a little guilty and said, "Master wants you to stand guard in his courtyard at night."
As he spoke, Yuan Qing lowered his head, avoiding looking at Shen Qingnian.
Shen Qingnian wasn't surprised. In any case, she had been prepared for Xie Yanzhi to go crazy at any time since she agreed to be a maid.
"Okay, I'll go right away."
When Shen Qingnian finished dressing and came out, she was surprised to find Xie Yanzhi outside the door.
She curtsied and said, "Your Highness!"
Xie Yanzhi didn't say anything, but flicked his sleeves and walked ahead.
When Shen Qingnian arrived at the room, she found Xie Yanzhi already lying on the bed, with the bed curtains already drawn.
She looked around and saw a small couch next to her, but it was completely empty.
Shen Qingnian understood immediately; Xie Yanzhi was doing it on purpose.
She said nothing, trimmed the candle flame, and lay down.
A night breeze blew in through the window, carrying a slight chill.
Shen Qingnian hugged herself tightly, curled up, and a tear silently slid down her cheek.
In a daze, I fell asleep again.
Xie Yanzhi kept his ear turned up, listening to the commotion over there, waiting for her to come over and back down.
But all that could be heard from the other end was the sound of soft breathing.
He deliberately took away the cushions and blankets from the tatami mat.
If she were willing to say a few kind words, he would no longer hold it against her for leaving him behind to watch over the maid, and he would even let her come to his bed.
But that heartless person actually fell asleep like that! Xie Yanzhi reached out and lifted the gauze curtain, glancing at the sideways figure, a cold glint in his eyes.
Very well! She brought all this suffering upon herself!
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