The door was slammed open with a 'pa ta' sound. Chen Fang appeared in front of Jiang Ruan, followed closely by a flustered and exasperated Lian Qiao. Both of their clothes were in a mess, presumably, they had just torn each other apart.
Jiang Ruan did not even spare a glance at Chen Fang. Her gaze was still fixed on the page in front of her. Bai Zhi was standing by the side, carefully blowing on the hot tea for her to cool down. Lian Qiao did not say a word after entering the room. She walked in front of Jiang Ruan in a well-behaved manner and lowered her head.
In this way, Chen Fang was left to the side, and no one paid any attention to her. Chen Fang was anxious. Initially, she wanted to keep her cool and wait for Jiang Ruan to inquire first, but she did not expect that Jiang Ruan would not raise her head to look at her. Chen Fang's heart began to beat like a drum. This kind of attitude made her feel uncertain, and the atmosphere was unusually heavy.
At the end of the day, Chen Fang was still a teenage girl who did not know how to restrain her emotions. Chen Fang tried to restrain herself, but she still said angrily, "Miss, I have a question."
Jiang Ruan did not even lift her eyelids as she lazily said, "Ask away."
Chen Fang stared blankly. Jiang Ruan's attitude made her feel annoyed. Thinking of the reason for her visit today, her anger flared up, "Miss, a few days ago, did you not go to see that pot of 'Beauty Under the Moon'?"
"That's right," Jiang Ruan listened to his words and thought for a moment before replying, "That night, I suddenly felt a little unwell, so I didn't go to admire the flowers."
"Miss, how can you do this?" Chen Fang's anger grew, "You clearly made an appointment with this servant. If you don't want to go, you should at least send someone to inform this servant."
"Ah?" Jiang Ruan looked at her with slight astonishment, "No one told you? Lian Qiao, didn't I instruct you to tell Fang-er that I'm not going? Could it be that you're too playful and forgot what I told you to do? "
Lian Qiao curtsied, "No matter what, this servant will not dare to forget Miss's instructions. That night, this servant went to the pear garden. Originally, I wanted to wait for Fang 'er to come and tell her about this matter. Who knew that after waiting for a long time, Fang' er still did not come. This servant thought that Fang 'er already knew about this matter, so she did not come and returned after the third watch. "
Jiang Ruan smiled slightly apologetically, "It was originally a misunderstanding, Fang 'er. Now that you've heard it clearly, this matter has nothing to do with me."
Chen Fang was so angry that the makeup on her face continuously fell. No matter how she thought about it, she would never have predicted that Jiang Ruan would have such a lukewarm attitude. It was as if she had used all her strength to punch into soft cotton. Even though she had the strength, there was no way for her to use it. She had a bellyful of anger for no reason.
"However, Fang 'er," Jiang Ruan frowned slightly, "it has been such a long time since our appointment, why are you only asking me about what happened that night? Could it be that you did not go to the pear garden at all, yet you are so certain that I did?"
Chen Fang was taken aback, a trace of nervousness flashed across her face. "No, no, it's just that … However, this servant only found out today that Young Lady had never been there. That night, this servant had something to attend to and was unable to keep the appointment … "Chen Fang was somewhat incoherent. She realized that no matter what she said, there would always be loopholes in her words.
However, Jiang Ruan was considerate and opened her mouth, "Since this is the case, let's just treat it as a misunderstanding."
Chen Fang bit her lip. Even though her heart was extremely unwilling, she could not find any place in which she could be in the right. She could only blame herself for coming too hastily that she had not even thought of a comprehensive countermeasure. Just as she was worrying, she heard Jiang Ruan's faint voice again, "Seeing that you rushed over in such a hurry, I thought that something had happened. It's good that you are alright."
Chen Fang's heart suddenly tightened. She looked at Jiang Ruan with some uneasiness and met Jiang Ruan's smiling gaze. Jiang Ruan's gaze was extremely gentle, as charming as the spring water that tightly surrounded people. However, upon a closer look, one would feel that those clear and moist eyes contained bursts of murderous intent. The corners of her eyes were filled with a devilish sharpness.
Chen Fang could not help but take two steps back. When she looked at Jiang Ruan again, there was nothing there. Suddenly, a trace of uncertainty emerged in her heart. An absurd thought appeared in her mind. Could it be that this seemingly weak and easily bullied young miss actually knew everything? Could it be that she had deliberately done this, that she was the one who benefited?
Chen Fang clenched her fists tightly and shook her head vigorously. It was impossible. Jiang Ruan had lived in the rural residence for five years. She was very clear about what kind of person she was. Moreover, for a ten-year-old girl to have such a scheming mind, even if she said it, no one would believe it. This time, it was only by accident that she had allowed her to spoil her plans.
Chen Fang forced a smile, "It's all this servant's fault. I have disturbed Young Miss, please do not blame me."
"You also had good intentions." Jiang Ruan took a sip of tea, "How could I bear to punish you? Speaking of which, it's my bad luck. Presumably, that night under the moonlight, when the beauty bloomed, it must have been beautiful and moving."
Chen Fang wanted to vomit blood when she heard this. She forced herself to say, "Naturally, if Young Miss does not have any other instructions, this servant will go out and busy myself. There are still some matters at the rural residence."
"It's been hard on you," Jiang Ruan said faintly, "Go and busy yourself. The entire rural residence cannot do without you."
These words had a profound meaning. Chen Fang's heart skipped a beat, as if there was something frightening following behind her. Very quickly, she hurriedly left.
After Chen Fang left, Lian Qiao closed the door and spat, "Look at that undisciplined and out of control appearance. How is she like a servant? Just now, who was that questioning tone directed at? She doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth! Another day, I must properly teach her a lesson! "
"Why wait for another day?" Jiang Ruan closed the book, "She will soon learn her lesson."
"Young Miss …" Bai Zhi's eyes brightened, "Could it be that that night …"
Jiang Ruan nodded, "If I don't keep the appointment, naturally, someone else will. It seems that Chen Xiao Mei has not only invited a wolf, but also a wolf that loves gold. Chun Ying is more capable than I had imagined. She has saved me a lot of trouble."
Lian Qiao smiled and said, "That girl is very suspicious. In her eyes, I only put on a little — — act, and she couldn't wait to take the bait! However, I think that she is also harboring evil intentions. One is willing to fight while the other is willing to suffer with Chen Zhao. "
"You have handled this matter beautifully." Jiang Ruan exclaimed in admiration, "I don't know how many more days Chen Zhao can endure. Chun Ying, don't disappoint me."
Two flowers blossomed, each with a branch. On one side, Jiang Ruan and her two servants had turned the tables. On the other side, the owner of the good show was as sweet as honey.
This year, the streets were filled with the fragrance of autumn, flowing smoke satin. The satin was incomparably smooth. Under the sunlight, it would reflect a faint brilliance. The madams and young ladies of wealthy families loved this kind of fabric the most. When they made a new dress, it would be extremely elegant and beautiful. At this moment, there were two rolls of flowing smoke satin on the table in the room. In front of the bronze mirror, a woman dressed in purple was sitting. This woman could be considered a flower and the moon. She was carefully examining the string of South Sea pearls on her neck. The pearls were of excellent quality. Each one was big and round, emitting a faint pink luster. It made the skin on her neck look even more fair.
After a long while, Chun Ying finally took off the necklace on her neck. This kind of thing could not be worn outside. Otherwise, if other people saw that she, a servant girl, could afford such a good thing, they would suspect that she had come from a shady background. She got up and walked to the bedside. She reached under the bed and fished out a small box. Using a small copper key, she opened it. Unexpectedly, it was a small box of pearls and jadeite enamels. Chun Ying placed the pearl necklace in her hand into the box and looked at the light in front of her with satisfaction.
Such a box full of high-quality jewellery, no matter what, she, as a servant, would not be able to collect so much. Chun Ying smiled slightly. That fool Chen Zhao was very obedient and had obediently sent the jewellery over.
A few days ago, she had heard the news that Jiang Ruan was going to admire the flowers under the moonlight. That very night, she had gone to the pear garden to find out what was going on. Unexpectedly, she did not see Jiang Ruan there. Instead, as soon as she left, she was hugged from behind. At first, she was extremely shocked. That person moved closer to her ear and said, "Young Miss, please do not shout. If other people see you and Zhao, you can only be tied to Zhao for the rest of your life." She stared blankly. That person continued, "Zhao's heart yearns for Young Miss to the extreme. This is why he was rude to Young Miss. Young Miss, Zhao will take good care of you."
Chun Ying finally understood. This person was actually Chen Zhao. He had mistaken her for Jiang Ruan. She did not expect that Jiang Ruan and Chen Zhao actually had an affair. Before she could regain her senses, Chen Zhao had already begun to tear her clothes. Chun Ying originally wanted to scream, but just as she was about to do so, she stopped. Although Chen Zhao was the son of the steward of the estate, which didn't sound like much, she knew very well how much private property Nanny Lan had accumulated over the years. Chen Zhao's life was no less than that of a normal rich family. Although she was now the head maidservant of the estate, her monthly allowance and tips were far from enough. If she had a big tree like Chen Zhao, she would be able to rely on it.
In a short period of time, Chun Ying clearly understood the pros and cons. At that moment, she no longer struggled and obediently did it with Chen Zhao. Chun Ying did not care about the purity of her body. If her body could be sold for a good price, what harm would there be in selling it? In the future, whether she married or became a concubine, it might be difficult for her to meet a benefactor like Chen Zhao again. How could she not seize this opportunity?
When Chen Zhao woke up and discovered that it was Chun Ying beside him, he turned pale with fright. Chun Ying only coldly told him that if he did not use money to stuff her mouth, she would immediately report it to the authorities and let everyone know that Chen Zhao had humiliated her.
Chen Zhao would never have imagined that a beauty was still a beauty, but a snake beauty. Chun Ying and Jiang Ruan were different. Jiang Ruan was the daughter of an official's family. Once her reputation was implicated, it would be a devastating blow to her. The Jiang family would not publicize this scandal and would only secretly give Jiang Ruan to Chen Zhao. However, Chun Ying had nothing to worry about. Moreover, she was extremely cunning and shameless. It was not impossible for her to file a complaint to the authorities. If this matter was really leaked out, even if Chen Zhao did not die, he would still lose a layer of skin. He had no other choice but to go along with Chun Ying's wishes.
However, it was difficult for Chun Ying to climb up a big tree. How could her appetite be so easily satisfied? Again and again, Chen Zhao was already short of money, but Chun Ying still pressed him step by step. Just like this, Chen Zhao quietly sold the first piece of land.
How could one piece of land be enough? Chun Ying believed that she was worth far more than this. Everything had a price. Chun Ying believed that she was worth more than this price. However, Chen Zhao felt that Chun Ying was demanding an exorbitant price. The dispute became more and more serious, and the infatuation of the beauty under the moonlight could no longer be seen.
Chun Ying had just closed the case when she heard the door open with a bang. Chen Zhao, who had an anxious expression, walked in with large strides.
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