It had only been a month, but Baili Mingxiang felt like she'd been reborn.
Han Yunxi had a feeling that this woman hadn't only changed physically, but mentally as well.
As soon as Han Yunxi walked out the doors, Baili Mingxiang bowed in greeting. "This servant greets esteemed wangfei."
This …
Although they'd agreed before that she'd return to Leisurely Cloud Pavilion as a servant girl after she recovered, Han Yunxi was still caught off guard.
Actually, it wasn't just Han Yunxi, but Zhao mama and Su Xiaoyu on the side.
Han Yunxi walked closer and circled Baili Mingxiang to examine her, her heart filled with emotion. In the end, she personally helped Baili Mingxiang to her feet and said in a low voice, "I won't say much else. I'll say the same thing: you can leave whenever you want. I won't force you to stay."
"This servant girl will remember," Baili Mingxiang murmured back.
Since things had come to this, Han Yunxi could only accept it. She just so happened to be lacking an assistant. She'd agreed to let Baili Mingxiang be her assistant in the past. Baili Mingxiang had dealt with poisons for many years, so she'd have a good grasp of them. It wouldn't take much effort to teach her.
"Zhao mama, clear out the room below the stairs for Mingxiang to live in. Bring her to familiarize herself with the rules of the estate," Han Yunxi instructed.
Zhao mama liked Baili Mingxiang very much. She had Su Xiaoyu tidy up the room while she personally brought Baili Mingxiang to familiarize herself with the place.
When Grand Concubine Yi was in charge, the rules of the Duke of Qin's estate were complicated. The estate had its own rules, as did the various courtyards. Even the laundry had its own rules. But after Qin Wangfei took charge, everything became much simpler. In her words, "It's fine as long as you don't lose face for the Duke of Qin's estate when you speak and act."
Zhao mama took Baili Mingxiang for a walk before returning to the Hibiscus Courtyard.
"Miss Mingxiang, we'll be walking around this courtyard in the future. Let's not stroll around today."
Zhao mama pointed at His Highness Duke of Qin's sleeping quarters. "That's His Highness's sleeping quarters. No one is allowed to enter without permission from His Highness or esteemed wangfei."
"Mingxiang will remember. Granny Zhao can just call me Mingxiang in the future," Baili Mingxiang said indifferently.
Granny Zhao nodded helplessly and continued, "Other than that, there are no rules in this courtyard. The Leisurely Cloud Pavilion has the most freedom. They just have to do their jobs well. It's getting late. Let's go. "
Baili Mingxiang still nodded. After taking a few steps, she turned back to look at the quiet and solemn palace. She seemed to have made up her mind about something. Her expression was solemn and resolute.
"Miss Mingxiang, what are you looking at? Zhao mama asked suspiciously.
"Nothing. Let's go." Baili Mingxiang turned around resolutely.
A hundred thoughts, a thousand thoughts. Today, Ming Xin and Jun.
Your Highness Duke of Qin, from today onwards, Mingxiang will serve you wholeheartedly for the rest of my life. From today onwards, Mingxiang will no longer have you in her heart …
When Baili Mingxiang and Zhao mama returned to the Leisurely Cloud Pavilion, Su Xiaoyu had yet to finish cleaning the room. Zhao mama nimbly fetched some water to help her.
"Miss Mingxiang, please wait a moment."
In Zhao mama's heart, even if Baili Mingxiang was here as a maidservant, she would only be esteemed wangfei's maidservant. Her status was always higher than that of a true servant.
Su Xiaoyu muttered, "Zhao mama, it'll be faster if she helps with the cleaning."
She didn't know if Su Xiaoyu did it on purpose or not, but Baili Mingxiang heard her muttering.
Baili Mingxiang seriously sized up Su Xiaoyu, but didn't say anything. She rolled up her sleeves and entered the room to work.
"You can't, you can't!" Zhao mama hurriedly stopped her. "Miss Mingxiang, esteemed wangfei already said that you won't be allowed to serve tea or do heavy work. You'll only be allowed to take care of those poisonous herbs."
"Zhao mama, this room is mine to live in, so I'll clean it myself. Also, if you call me Miss Mingxiang again, I won't respond. "
The seemingly weak Baili Mingxiang was quite stern when she got serious.
"Miss Mingxiang …"
As soon as Zhao mama opened her mouth, Baili Mingxiang frowned and looked over. Her serious gaze faintly intimidated Zhao mama, causing her to obediently retreat.
Zhao mama sighed in her heart. Someone who had been a master was indeed different. No matter how young she was, she still had an aura.
As soon as she and Su Xiaoyu came out, Baili Mingxiang closed the door.
"Stinky girl, your wings have hardened. Are you bullying a newcomer?" Zhao mama poked Su Xiaoyu's nose as she questioned.
Su Xiaoyu felt wronged. "Zhao mama, esteemed wangfei didn't want her to stay. It's not like you don't know."
"What does that have to do with you!" Zhao mama said unhappily.
"Let's make her suffer a bit so that she'll back off!" Su Xiaoyu said in a low voice.
Su Xiaoyu had been vexed recently. Han Yunxi had been busy tidying up those ornaments in the study all day and hadn't come to the courtyard to drink tea for several mornings. Her well-planned plan didn't have a chance to move forward at all. She had already decided to change her plan and find an opportunity to strike in the study. Baili Mingxiang really got in the way!
"What you said makes sense. Then what kind of suffering do you think we should make her suffer?" Zhao mama said thoughtfully.
Su Xiaoyu was overjoyed. However, before she could open her mouth, she sensed that Zhao mama's expression had turned ugly. She resentfully shut her mouth and lowered her head.
"You have such bad intentions at such a young age. How bad will you be in the future?" Zhao mama sternly lectured.
Su Xiaoyu's heart skipped a beat and she broke out in a cold sweat. She had been too impatient.
"Yu 'er was wrong. Yu' er shouldn't have meddled. Yu 'er didn't have any bad intentions. Yu' er just wanted to help esteemed wangfei. Yu 'er will go apologize to older sister Mingxiang right now!"
Su Xiaoyu really wanted to knock on the door as she spoke, but Zhao mama pulled her back. "Mingxiang and esteemed wangfei's matter is something you can help with? You overestimate yourself! Go back and face the wall! "
Su Xiaoyu's face was full of grievances, but her heart was relieved. She knew that Zhao mama didn't want to bicker with her.
After Su Xiaoyu left, Zhao mama originally wanted to enter the room to help. However, when she remembered Baili Mingxiang's expression, she waited at the door.
Who would have thought that she would have waited for two hours. If it wasn't for the sounds of cleaning coming from inside, Zhao mama would have thought that Baili Mingxiang had fainted.
When it was time for dinner, Han Yunxi came out of the study and suspiciously asked, "What is she doing?"
Zhao mama honestly replied, "Esteemed wangfei, this servant doesn't think she can handle it."
"She can't even clean up her own room, so there's no need to stay." Han Yunxi loudly threw down these words and then went to eat.
Inside the room, Baili Mingxiang naturally heard this. She smiled and continued to work hard.
In the dead of night, Baili Mingxiang finally finished cleaning up the room. He was a person who didn't do any household chores, but after being tossed around like this, he was hungry and tired. His back was sore and his fingers were all red and swollen.
However, compared to the pain from the poison, how could this pain be considered anything?
Baili Mingxiang tidied himself up before going out. He was surprised to see Han Yunxi leaning against the wall with her arms crossed. Zhao mama was standing to the side, holding a piping hot supper.
The master and servant pair were clearly waiting for him. He had thought that everyone was asleep.
A warm feeling filled his heart. Baili Mingxiang was about to speak, but Han Yunxi lazily straightened up and casually said, "Just in time. Let's eat supper together."
Baili Mingxiang revealed a faint smile and bowed, "Yes, many thanks esteemed wangfei."
The next day, early in the morning, Baili Mingxiang was waiting in front of the study.
Han Yunxi smiled and said, "You actually woke up earlier than Xiao Yu 'er."
It had to be known that in the past, Su Xiaoyu was the one who woke up the earliest, even earlier than Zhao mama.
"Esteemed wangfei, good morning." Baili Mingxiang bowed. Since entering the palace yesterday, he had always been polite.
Han Yunxi was about to enter the study, but after thinking about it, he said, "Let's go to the courtyard and make some tea. It's been a long time since I drank the tea you made."
Baili Mingxiang's tea skills were top notch. Preparing the utensils, choosing the water, starting the fire, preparing the soup, and preparing the tea was like flowing water. It was elegant and steady.
While drinking tea, Han Yunxi began to explain to Baili Mingxiang how to make poisons. Baili Mingxiang's ability to clean up the house was poor, but his other abilities were particularly strong.
While making tea, he listened to Han Yunxi's explanation. He was multitasking, but he was still able to make the tea just right. Not a single drop was spilled. The entire stone table was clean. He could understand almost everything Han Yunxi said, so there was no need for Han Yunxi to explain.
When Su Xiaoyu woke up and saw the courtyard, she immediately stopped walking.
Good heavens, esteemed wangfei hasn't made tea in days, but she's in a good mood today!
Su Xiaoyu purposely glanced at the stove, a smug smile in her eyes. It looked like she'd have to wake up even earlier tomorrow.
After sitting for an hour and explaining the general situation, Han Yunxi brought Baili Mingxiang into the study.
A few days ago, she had already sorted out all the ornaments and placed them in different drawers. Next was to make the same type of ornaments into poisons.
Han Yunxi boldly gave Baili Mingxiang a few simple procedures that wouldn't be easily infected. Baili Mingxiang was a little unfamiliar with the process at first, but after a few repetitions, he became adept and didn't make any mistakes.
Lil Thing lay on the roof beam, secretly watching Baili Mingxiang's every move. After a while, it came to the conclusion that this woman was very intelligent! With such a good helper, Mama Yunxi wouldn't have to work so hard in the future.
Compared to Su Xiaoyu and Zhao mama, Baili Mingxiang was much less talkative. Aside from Han Yunxi's questions, he usually worked in silence and didn't waste words.
But in the afternoon, he grew curious and couldn't help but ask, "Esteemed wangfei, using such precious ornaments to make poisons might be a good disguise, but it's truly a waste."
"They were all gifts from His Highness. I don't have the spare money to squander like this," Han Yunxi said helplessly.
Baili Mingxiang's heart gave a start. Only now did he realize the origins of these ornaments. It was truly inconceivable. "His Highness, this …"
"He's lazy, so he couldn't be bothered to pick for me. He might as well give me a whole box so I could pick whatever I liked," Han Yunxi joked.
"Then why didn't esteemed wangfei return the rest?" Baili Mingxiang asked seriously.
Han Yunxi gave a start before she realized that Baili Mingxiang was joking as well. She smiled and said, "Unfortunately, I liked all of them!"
Baili Mingxiang laughed as well. "Esteemed wangfei, if His Highness was really lazy, then he wouldn't have given you any more. His Highness dotes on you."
Han Yunxi naturally understood. She thought it over, then asked, "What do you think I should give him in return?"
After receiving so many things from Long Fei Ye, she felt like she had to give him something in return. But besides tea, she had no idea what Long Fei Ye liked.
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