Shan Xiaoया hurriedly hugged Zhao Yeqing’s sword-wielding arm, almost in tears. “No! I don’t want to keep your bracelet. From now on, I’ll follow you as a slave, without pay. Until it falls off and I return it to you, I swear I will return it.”
Zhao Yeqing heard her offer to stay by his side, feeling a slight secret joy. Knowing he shouldn’t, he could clearly feel the tremor in his heart and his full anger dissolving into a surprising curiosity. His eyebrows furrowed slightly, seemingly considering the truthfulness of her words.
Shan Xiaoया hurriedly declared again, “I, Shan Xiaoया, swear I will never keep the Young Master’s bracelet. Before the bracelet comes off, I will be a slave, never wavering.”
A joy flashed in Zhao Yeqing’s eyes, quickly masked by coldness. He shouted, “This isn’t me forcing you, but your own choice. If you ever change your mind, I will definitely take back the bracelet.”
Shan Xiaoया sighed in relief, her hanging heart dropping. “Young Master is absolutely right. I took your thing, so naturally, I must pay the price. Being a slave is nothing.” She finally could escape intact. “Bracelet, oh bracelet, you must come off quickly so I can go back. Leave this ghostly place…”
Chapter 071
Spanning hundreds of acres, with towering gates, high and solid courtyard walls, interlocking buildings, and meticulously arranged courtyards; winding corridors through mountains, arched bridges over flowing water, exquisite carved railings and jade-like structures; ancient trees reaching to the sky, magnificent mountain ranges, and blooming flowers… Mingjiang Mountain Villa, as its name suggests, is a mountain villa that has been expanded into its current prosperous state. Geographically, it can be called a deep mountain. It is bustling and prosperous… Shan Xiaoya, in the capacity of a maidservant, followed Zhao Yeqing to Mingjiang Mountain Villa. The initial amazement disappeared by the next day…
Zhao Yeqing dispatched all the servants in her courtyard to help in other courtyards, leaving only Shan Xiaoya. From dawn to dusk, the only words spoken were “Xiaoshan!” “Prepared washing water.” “Understood!” “Grind the ink.” “Understood!” “The water in the teacup needs to be changed.” “Understood!” “The flowers in the courtyard need water.” “Understood!” “Go call the steward.” “Understood!” “Bring breakfast to the study.” “Understood!”
