章 38: Thought
編集者: Atlas Studios
Xia Qing's eyes suddenly lit up. "Thank you for your guidance, Third Miss. I understand."
Lu Xiang said, "You don't have to thank me. You should understand that there's no free lunch in the world!"
"Yes, this servant understands. This servant will definitely listen to you in the future."
Xia Qing didn't have any extravagant hopes of following the Third Miss to a meteoric rise in the future. She only hoped that the Third Miss would let her live a stable life for the rest of her life on account of her showing her loyalty to her today.
Lu Xiang continued, "Xia Qing, instead of being a rich man's concubine, it's better to be a poor man's wife. Even if you don't have wealth and glory, you can be upright and don't have to lower yourself in front of others. If you work for me today, I won't let you suffer when you get married in the future."
When Xia Qing heard this, she was pleasantly surprised.
The Third Miss was promising her that she would marry her off in a good manner in the future.
Xia Qing wasn't very ambitious, so she chose to save her life instead of asking Lu Xiang to help her become a concubine.
Xia Qing wiped the tears from her eyes and nodded happily. "Thank you, Third Miss, for fulfilling my wish."
It was not until Xia Qing left that Wu Yue asked Lu Xiang, "Miss, we don't know Xia Qing well. Can we use her?" She was worried about using the people around Concubine Fang.
Lu Xiang glanced at Wu Yue and said with a faint smile, "You'll know once we start using her. I don't need her to be loyal to me, as long as she can be used by me."
In her memory, Xia Qing did not have any outstanding actions in her previous life, but she was a smart person.
Madam Liu had started bribing a large number of servants in the manor to act as her eyes and ears, so she had to plan for herself.
Orchid Hall
Xia Qing entered the courtyard in fear and trepidation. As soon as she entered, she saw Nanny Li walking towards her angrily. She raised her hand and pinched her arm fiercely. "Wretched girl, you learned to be lazy so quickly. Do you think you're the master of the residence?"
Xia Qing grimaced in pain, but she didn't dare to retaliate. She held back her tears and didn't dare to cry out loud.
Xia Qing begged for mercy. "Nanny Li, I was wrong. Please forgive me."
Hearing Xia Qing's pleas for mercy, Mother Li tightened her grip. Her eyes flickered with a sinister light, like a venomous snake waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Only then did Nanny Li stop pinching her. She glared at Xia Qing. "Little b*tch, you'd better not have any ill intentions. Otherwise, I'll be the first to not let you off. Concubine Fang just woke up from her afternoon nap. Hurry up and serve her."
"Yes."
Xia Qing lowered her head and agreed. Waves of pain came from her body. Without looking, she knew that she must have bruises in the places where Mrs. Li had pinched her. It made the resentment in her heart deepen, and she became even more sure of her decision.
The furnishings in the room were extremely gorgeous.
Concubine Fang laid on the soft couch. When she saw Xia Qing enter, her face was filled with undisguised disgust.
"Stupid girl, where did you go? Slacking off whenever you have the chance."
Xia Qing's thin shoulders trembled slightly but she did not dare to make a sound.
Concubine Fang looked at Xia Qing's beautiful face and felt as if there was a thorn in her heart. She just wanted to get rid of it quickly.
Concubine Fang's gaze was a little terrifying. Xia Qing bit her lip and suddenly knelt down. "This servant has a request. Please allow me to speak."
Concubine Fang was stunned. She thought to herself that this d*mn b*tch really couldn't hold back and wanted to negotiate with her and to climb into the Master's bed. At the thought of this possibility, anger surged in Concubine Fang's chest.
However, before Concubine Fang could flare up, Xia Qing said, "Concubine Fang, please hear me out." Her sudden raised voice frightened the former.
Nanny Li immediately said angrily, "Lowly girl, how can you speak to your mistress like that?"
As she spoke, her eyes flashed sinisterly. She raised her hand, wanting to hit Xia Qing again.
Concubine Fang's dark eyes narrowed as she stopped Nanny Li. She looked at Xia Qing with a dark expression. "Let her continue."
She wanted to see what this slut wanted to do.
Xia Qing said, "I know that my status is low, and I have never dared to have any improper thoughts. I don't want Concubine Fang to be put in a difficult position, and I don't know what to do to make Concubine Fang believe my loyalty."
"Therefore, I implore Concubine Fang to allow me to serve the Fifth Miss."
As soon as Xia Qing finished speaking, Concubine Fang trembled as though she was struck.
That's right. If Xia Qing was serving Yue'er, the Master would never think of Xia Qing as a woman.
The Master was very prideful. If he doted on his daughter's maid, it would be a disgrace to the Lu family. The Old Madam would never allow such a thing to happen.
But soon, Concubine Fang looked worried.
"You were hired by the Old Madam to serve me in my courtyard. I don't have the right to redirect you elsewhere."
Xia Qing said, "I found an opportunity, so I came to report to Concubine Fang."
Concubine Fang's eyes suddenly lit up. She straightened her body and stared at Xia Qing thoughtfully. "Do you have any ideas?"
"This servant has always been thinking of ways to get close to the Third Miss. The Old Madam dotes on her very much. As long as she asks, the Old Madam will agree to anything. She thought that Concubine Fang's punishment would definitely make this servant dissatisfied, so she tried to bribe this servant. However, she didn't expect that this was just Concubine Fang's ruse…"
Xia Qing's words made Concubine Fang feel guilty, but she quickly accepted it as a matter of course. She felt that Xia Qing was sensible.
"The Third Miss took pity on me and thought that I hated Concubine Fang, so she wanted to bribe me. Now that I have gained the Third Miss' trust, no matter what the Third Miss does in the future, I will report it to you, Concubine. This way, it will be more convenient for you to do things."
Xia Qing's ability to fool people was not to be underestimated. With just a few words, Concubine Fang's eyes lit up with excitement. The scene she described was too beautiful.
Concubine Fang stood up and personally helped Xia Qing up. She smiled gently and said, "Xia Qing, you are indeed a smart person. To be able to think clearly about my true intention for hitting and scolding you like this, it's not in vain that I've nurtured you. In the future, you'll be Yue'er's trusted aide. Serve the Fifth Miss well and there will be benefits for you."
The Old Madam had always cared about Lu Xiang, so the maidservants she served were chosen from thousands of people. It was not easy to bribe Yun Zhe and Wu Yue, and the maidservants working in the manor were shared by a few masters, so there was no way to insert anyone to her side.
Great.
When she looked at Xia Qing again, Concubine Fang became more and more satisfied with her.
She thought that Xia Qing was intimidated by her methods, but she didn't know that her maidservant had a change of heart long ago.
"Thank you for your kindness, Concubine. I will not let you down."
Xia Qing looked at Concubine Fang's hypocritical smile and felt a chill in her heart. Ever since she was assigned to the Orchid Hall, she had served Concubine Fang with all her heart, but in the end, she became a thorn in her side.
The next morning, Nanny Wen went to the Orchid Hall and asked Concubine Fang to bring Xia Qing to Fuyuan Hall.
When Concubine Fang arrived with Xia Qing, Lu Xiang was chatting with the Old Madam. Lu Xiang's crisp laughter intertwined with the Old Madam's low laughter, filling the room with a warm buzz, making people happy.
"Thank you, Old Madam." Concubine Fang walked up to the Old Madam and bowed respectfully.
When the Old Madam saw Concubine Fang, her face darkened. This Concubine Fang did not have much ability, but she liked to cause trouble, more so for a matter that did not even happen. Her jealousy knew no end, and she even tortured the maidservant who served her faithfully.
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