When Shen Miao left the academy and returned to the Shen residence, it was already late.
Shen Yue and Shen Qing still did not go with her and Shen Miao was too lazy to bother with them. Old Shen Furen had already rested so she went back to the Western courtyard.
Just as she reached the Western courtyard, she heard a warm voice, "Young Lady has finally returned. This old servant heard that Young Lady fell into the water and was very worried. Now that Young Lady is well, the stone in my heart is finally put down."
Turning her head, she saw a middle-aged woman walking over. This woman was about forty over years of age and was slightly plump, had a slightly dark complexion and was wearing a green coloured jacket. Even though the style was ordinary, the material was not bad. There was a heavy silver bracelet on her wrist and her eyes were full of smiles.
"Gui Momo." Shen Miao lightly replied.
That woman did not seem to feel that there was anything wrong with her and kept on saying, "This old servant wanted to come over earlier but Ran 'er had not recovered and kept tossing and turning. There was really no other way and could only throw Ran' er to his mother and return to the residence first. Only after seeing that Young Lady is well, would one be at ease."
These words were said to be tactful as Shen Miao was more important than her own grandson in her heart. If it was in the past, Shen Miao would be greatly moved after hearing these words and then say some comforting words and give some money to Gui Momo to let her return to treat her grandson.
But in another lifetime, looking at this woman in front of her, Shen Miao almost wanted to laugh at herself in her heart. How could she be so blind to think that such a person was a loyal servant?
Not long after Shen Furen gave birth to Shen Miao, Shen Xin brought the order to go to war. Shen Miao was still young and could not travel, so Shen Furen could only bear the pain and leave her in the Shen residence. Old Shen Furen hired a wet nurse for her, and that was the current Gui Momo. Gui Momo was born in a farmer's residence and at the beginning Shen Furen saw that she was diligent and honest. Afterwards seeing that Gui Momo was able to nurse Shen Miao well, she was assured to stay by Shen Miao's side as an etiquette instructor.
But in this world, people would change.
The Western courtyard in the Shen residence was sparsely populated and the ones in charge were the two households of the Eastern courtyard and Old Shen Furen. Gui Momo initially honestly took care of Shen Miao but the more time passed, the clearer the situation was, and without hesitation, she sought refuge with Old Shen Furen in the Eastern courtyard. Gui Momo had a flattering character and initially when she was determined to marry Fu Xiu Yi, Gui Momo also fanned the flames.
But the most hateful thing was that when Old Shen Furen brought her distant niece to seek refuge in the Shen family, that niece's innocence was taken by Eldest Brother, Shen Qiu, and insisted on Eldest Brother's responsibility. At the end she became her Sister-in-law and made Eldest Brother's inner courtyard into a foul atmosphere. Gui Momo was the witness that the niece was humiliated by Shen Qiu.
Now that he thought about it, it was really a lame show.
Once unfaithful, a hundred times unfaithful. Moreover for a person like Gui Momo who had been disloyal for a hundred times, she naturally had to clean her up properly. It was better to kill a dog that ran out like this than to keep it.
Gui Momo waited for a long time and did not hear any reward from Shen Miao, thus the loving expression that she maintained on her face became stiff for a moment. She could not help but raise her head to look at Shen Miao but saw Shen Miao looking at her indifferently without any special emotions.
Her heart 'thumped' and she did not know why, but there was a feeling of guilt.
In the next moment, she heard Shen Miao's indifferent reply, "Oh. Then it is really hard on Momo."
Gu Yu lightly snorted and looked at Gui Momo with some ridicule. She had always looked down on Gui Momo's kind of flattering and vile appearance, as she relied on her position as Young Lady's wet nurse to act like a tyrant in the Western courtyard. Unfortunately her own Young Lady was previously coaxed by Gui Momo and listened to a lot of Gui Momo's slanderous words, causing the original servants in the Western courtyard to lose heart.
Now it was good. After Young Lady woke up from falling into the water, it seemed that she had seen a lot of things clearly. Now that she had such a lukewarm attitude towards Gui Momo, it made Gu Yu's heart greatly comforted.
Gui Momo smiled embarrassedly. She also could not figure out why Shen Miao treated her so coldly today. Thinking that it could be that Shen Miao was in a bad mood because of falling into the water, she smiled and advised, "This old servant will advise Young Lady not to be too sad and protect one's body. Young Lady is like a flower and His Highness Prince Ding's heart would definitely like you. There will be a day … "She had always said pleasing words and usually picked the words that Shen Miao liked to say to gain Shen Miao's favour. But when these words came out today, Shen Miao's expression changed.
"Is Momo trying to tarnish my innocence by saying such words?" Shen Miao coldly said, "Even though Father and Mother are not in the General's residence, I am still the Di young lady of the General's residence and also the mistress of the Western courtyard. Normal families would want to know of my innocence. For Momo to say such words, is it not to deliberately trap me in water and fire?"
Gui Momo was surprised for a moment and subconsciously said, "How can Young Lady say such words? This old servant is doing it for your own good."
"So to say that it is my fault?" Shen Miao sneered, "That is also good. Why not ask Old Furen about it. Nowadays the innocence of the daughters of the General's residence is like cabbages? Even cabbages are only worth a few copper coins. Gui Momo, you said it in such a grandiose manner that I cannot help but ask if I am too lacking in etiquette. "
Perhaps she did not expect that Shen Miao would suddenly change the momentum. Even if she was in a bad mood, she should not take it out on herself. Gui Momo was used to being domineering in the Western courtyard and usually Shen Miao was manipulated by her very well. But today she was humiliated in front of Gu Yu and Jing Zhe, so she was somewhat angry in her heart and could not help but say, "Young Lady's words are really disrespectful to this old servant. This old servant has followed by Young Lady's side for more than ten years. How can Young Lady think that this old servant is deliberately harming others?"
"Presumptuous!" Jing Zhe said loudly, "Young Lady is the mistress. Gui Momo, how dare you speak to Young Lady like this?"
Gui Momo was shocked and was also annoyed at herself for being agitated just now. But words that were said were like water that was spilled, and there were many servants surrounding them to watch the show. She only thought that Shen Miao was a young lady that was easily coaxed and quickly softened her voice, "Young Lady, this old servant is really distressed for Young Lady. This old servant had followed Young Lady for so many years and had long treated Young Lady as my own child. Just now it was this old servant's words that were wrong. Young Lady must not be angry and be careful not to harm your health. "
Treated her as her own child? Shen Miao sneered in her heart. She felt that Gui Momo was a wonderful person. Normally she would receive a lot of money from her, but she treated the Eastern courtyard as the proper mistress. At the end she caused her Eldest Brother to suffer such a big loss. If it was in her previous lifetime, she would have long sent out an imperial decree to be beaten to death and thrown out if she met such a wicked servant in the Inner Palace. But now … Since Gui Momo sincerely wanted to rely on the Eastern courtyard, then how about borrowing her hands to let the Eastern courtyard suffer a loss?
She raised her eyebrows and said in a light tone, "Since Gui Momo knows her mistake, then the fine is only three months salary."
Gui Momo's expression stiffened and Shen Miao's lips raised.
What should Gui Momo do without money?
Naturally it was to go to the Eastern courtyard to express her loyalty.
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