Counterattack of the Concubine’s Invincible Daughter

42. Thinking Alike

Translator: Snowball

Hongyu was the servant girl sharing the highest status in Xu Min’s courtyard, which meant she was also the most distinguished servant girl in the whole Mu’s mansion. Usually, not to mention ordinary servants, even the madams and young ladies in other branches would greet her when they saw her. But now, Liu’er, such a little girl, dared to contradict her face to face, which pissed her off.

“You are really bold, aren’t you?” She said, “Guards, tie up this unruly girl!”

“Who dares?”

Ouyang Ruo suddenly bellowed, which frightened the servants who were about to go up and tie Liu’er up. They froze and turned to look at Hongyu, having no idea what to do.

As Xu Min’s leading maid, Hongyu was naturally quite capable. She was not afraid of Ouyang Ruo even after witnessing her burst of anger.

In her opinion, Ouyang Ruo was just a weak and timid concubine. It was already polite and nice for her to talk to her in such a nice way. She ignored Ouyang Ruo’s obstruction and ordered aggressively, “Tie her up. Let’s see who dares to stop Madam Xu from carrying out the family law today!”

When the servants heard that she mentioned Madam Xu, they all dared not hesitate at the thought of Madam Xu’s vicious style, rushing forward and tying Liu’er within a few moments.

Ouyang Ruo and Mammy Qiao wanted to stop them, but they were pushed to the ground one by one. Mammy Qiao hurriedly helped Ouyang Ruo with tears in her eyes.

“Miss, are you okay? Did you get hurt?”

Ouyang Ruo was also in tears. She didn’t expect to be bullied and insulted by a maid like this.

Wiping the tears from her face, she shook her head, “I’m fine, Mammy Qiao. I’m fine.”

Hongyu’s lips quirked up triumphantly when she watched the two shed tears. She hated these concubines who acted like Madams the most. Therefore, even if she had to bully them in Xu Min’s name today, she would let them, a bunch of women losers, realize who they were exactly.

“I’m terrified to offend Madam Ouyang.” Hongyu pointed at Liu’er and said, “But this girl is really unruly. What’s more, as Miss Yingxue’s personal maid, she must know some inside information. I’m afraid it’s necessary to take her with me for further investigation.”

Mammy Qiao couldn’t bear Hongyu anymore. She said, “Miss Hongyu, we are both servants. Given our status, we have to listen to our masters and obey the rules. My master is still here. How dare you tie her maid up against her wish? Not only did you shame her, but you even pushed her down!

Believe it or not, when Miss Yingxue comes back, she will sue you for disrespect in front of the marquis?”

After hearing this, Hongyu smiled in a girlish voice and said, “Mammy Qiao, age is a funny thing. You’re indeed an aged woman, and there are so many things that you don’t understand. Indeed, you and I are both maids. And of course, we should listen to our masters. But as you said, she is your master, not mine.”

After saying that, her pretty face became serious and she said seriously, “As Madam Xu’s servant, I should hear and I can only obey Madam Xu’s instructions. Madam Xu sends me here to arrest Miss Yingxue, so I come. If anyone dares to stop me, the result wouldn’t be good!”

“You!”

Mammy Qiao’s chest heaved up and down, but she didn’t know how to refute her.

Ouyang Ruo stared at Hongyu and said word by word, “Miss Hongyu, what a wonderful speech. What you just said makes sense. However, one should leave room for people, which means you shouldn’t go too far. Since Miss Yingxue has not returned yet, we can deal with this after she comes back. Liu’er is just a young and frank girl. You don’t have to haggle with her.”

Hongyu almost gave up after she saw her saying this gently with an indifferent expression, which she had never seen before. However, at the thought of her purpose here, she steeled herself and said, “Madam Ouyang, you don’t have to buy Miss Yingxue some time. If she doesn’t return, she will be charged with fleeing to escape punishment. Madam Ouyang, you’d better pray that she will come back soon so that you won’t get into trouble.”

Realizing that the ferocious maid was unreasonable, Ouyang Ruo did not know what to do. But when she saw that Liu’er was about to be taken away, she panicked.

“Hold on…”

Hongyu turned around and looked at her with contempt, asking, “What else can I help you with, Madam Ouyang?”

Ouyang Ruo thought for a while and finally made up her mind, “Liu’er is too young to be sensible. Let me go with you, Miss Hongyu. I can help if there’s anything.”

“Madam!”

“Madam!”

Mammy Qiao and Liu’er exclaimed at the same time.

Hongyu, however, was secretly delighted. She narrowed her eyes and said, “If that’s the case, then I can’t reject your kindness, Madam Ouyang. Please follow and join me to report to Madam Xu.”

At this time, Mu Yingxue did not know what had happened in the mansion.

She went into the Moonlight Pavilion as usual. After asking about the manager, she went to the private room she used to go.

Xuanyuan Sheng was drinking wine at his old position as she entered the door.

When she was about to walk in and pat him on the shoulder to scare him, she saw a man sitting opposite to Xuanyuan Sheng.

Xuanyuan Sheng turned around when he heard the noise at the door. Seeing her here, he quickly rose his feet and said with a smile, “Yingxue, we were just talking about you. Come and sit. Let’s have a drink together!”

Mu Yingxue smiled awkwardly at him and looked at the opposite. Wasn’t it Mr. Gong Nongyue, whom she had just said goodbye to?

He was slowly waving his folding fan and looking at her elegantly and chicly. There was a faint smile in his cold eyes, as if he was not surprised by her appearance.

However, he said, “Miss Mu, what brings you here? Please have a seat.”

Mu Yingxue forced a smile and sat down between the two. Xuanyuan Sheng enthusiastically poured her a glass of light wine.

Before she could pick up the wine cup, Xuanyuan Sheng stretched out his in a hurry. There was a clear sound when the porcelain cups were clinked. Xuanyuan Sheng said, “Yingxue, oh, Yingxue, I have really underestimated you. I didn’t expect you to do such an earth-shattering thing. You are the best!”

As he spoke, he raised his head and drank a glass of wine, staring at her with admiration.

After hearing what he said, Mu Yingxue had realized that Gong Nongyue must have told Xuanyuan Sheng what had happened just now. Complaining Nongyue for being such a gossip inwardly, she glanced at him out of the corner of her eye. Knowing that he must be enjoying the play at this time, she ignored him, lifted her glass to Xuanyuan Sheng and sipped it.

Xuanyuan Sheng didn’t mind at all. He blinked his eyes and asked, “Yingxue, did you come to me specially?”

Mu Yingxue glanced at Nongyue before she smiled at Xuanyuan Sheng and said, “Can’t I come to you to drink?”

She didn’t know what Nongyue was doing here. How could she have a heart-to-heart talk with Prince Sheng and ask him to protect her in front of Nongyue?

Xuanyuan Sheng wasn’t stupid. Realizing that she didn’t want to tell the truth, he didn’t ask further, but pretended to be aggrieved and said, “Yingxue, what kind of friend you are? Why didn’t you tell me you are short of money? If Brother Gong didn’t tell me about this, I would still be kept in the dark.”

Mu Yingxue knew clearly that Prince Sheng’s heart was not as fragile as he claimed. She said, “It doesn’t matter. Your wealth is yours. Besides, I’m here to talk to you about this now.”

She then took a look at Nongyue again and said, “But it seems that Childe Nongyue has told you everything. It would be boring if I repeat it.”

Before Xuanyuan Sheng answered, Nongyue put away the folding fan and pretended to leave, “I’m sorry that I steal the topic from you, Miss Mu.”

Mu Yingxue didn’t know why his face suddenly became cold. She turned her head to Xuanyuan Sheng, wondering why.

“Oops!” Xuanyuan Sheng let out a cry and said, “Brother Gong, Brother Gong, please stay! Yingxue didn’t know that you would come earlier than her. It’s human nature to blame you for your good intentions.”

Gong Nongyue ignored him, but waited for Mu Yingxue to break the ice.

Mu Yingxue was even more curious to be stared at by him like this. She asked back, “Why are you looking at me, Childe Nongyue? I’m not blaming you. I’m just joking with Brother Xuanyuan.” Why did he act as if she had pissed him off?

Only then did Gong Nongyue’s eyes glitter. He sat down again as if he was giving her face.

Xuanyuan Sheng pulled Mu Yingxue and said, “Yingxue, it’s your fault. You should thank Nongyue.”

Mu Yingxue was really a little depressed. Why did Xuanyuan Sheng always tell half of the story today? She was a little annoyed and said, “Just speak your mind, man. As a prince, you should be straightforward!”

Xuanyuan Sheng had just picked up his cup and took a sip. When he heard this, he couldn’t help coughing. Beside him, Gong Nongyue looked at him with a smile, waving his folding fan leisurely.

Mu Yingxue did not expect him to be so fragile. She could only pat his back and said in a friendly manner, “Feeling better now? Why can’t you even drink the wine in a proper way?”

However, she didn’t know that when Nongyue saw this scene, he stopped waving the fan and looked at her with deep eyes.

Xuanyuan Sheng’s handsome face turned red. He waved his hand and said, “Miss Mu, you got me. It seems that you have no idea what tenderness is.”

Seeing Mu Yingxue stretch out her hand to hit him, he raised his hand and surrendered, “Okay, okay, I’ll talk, I’ll talk.” He then pointed at Nongyue and said, “This guy came to me today to help you. He wants me to be your guarantor. In that case, if anyone pursues the matter that you pawned the rewards bestowed by His Majesty, I can testify that you just temporarily deposited them in his place, rather than trading them as goods.”

Mu Yingxue looked at Gong Nongyue in surprise. She did not expect this person to share her worries.

However, Gong Nongyue turned his face to look at the dark sky outside the window and said lightly, “Prince Sheng is overstating. Miss Mu, please don’t get me wrong. I’m just trying to protect myself.”

Xuanyuan Sheng snorted and said to Mu Yingxue, “Don’t take what he said seriously. I can guarantee the least that playing dumb is his best trick.”

Mu Yingxue burst out laughing to hear this. Her laughter was unintentional, but it seemed that the candles in the entire room lit up a little.

Both of them turned their eyes to her. Self-thinking that she had been impolite, she said seriously, “No matter what the reason is, Childe Nongyue is indeed doing me a favor. And I should thank you for that.”

Gong Nongyue paused for a moment and then said, “Anytime, Miss Mu.”