Chapter 26: Choosing a Wood to Live in

Along the way, San Yiniang kept a straight face and said nothing. If she had known that they were not willing to help, why would she go there? It made them laugh for nothing.

Yue Xiu glanced at her master, "Miss, are we leaving like this? It's not easy for me to deal with you."

"You still want to say it? What else can I do if I don't leave? They have made it clear that they won't help. How can they still ask me to kneel down to that bastard? Huai'er's only life-saving straw is the master. He must get the things no matter what. . Go and tell the master that I have a banquet tonight to tell him some good news. You must invite the master over, and don’t let other aunts get there first.”

"Yes, miss."

The two people who were concentrating on the conversation did not notice a flash of white shadow not far behind them.

Maple Garden

Huitong sent all the servants Huan Muli sent over to the side courtyard, and they were not allowed to go near the main courtyard on weekdays.

A little maid in gray clothes was looking around furtively. It was dinner time, so no one would bump into her. The little maid was taking chances. But in such a big place, where is the room of Mr. Zi?

Just when she wanted to continue walking forward, she felt a chill on her neck and a knife was already placed on it. The little maid immediately didn't dare to move anymore.

"Who?" A cold voice came, and the little maid couldn't help but shudder.

"S-Slave, I'm from the kitchen. The master chef asked me to come over and ask the young master if we can pass on the food now."

"Master Gu has always come directly to the young master for this matter. How could he pretend to be someone else?"

"Yes, it's like this. Master Gu was in a hurry to go to the latrine, so he asked his slave to come over." The little maid's body was still shaking a little.

Xuan Yi looked at the other party. If he didn't have a guilty conscience, why would he be so frightened? Such a person is not suitable to be a spy. Someone must have intervened on the spur of the moment.

Putting away the knife, Xuan Yi passed the little maid and walked forward, "Follow me to see the young master."

The little maid felt happy, she must have concealed it, and hurriedly followed.

Xuan Yi in front of him curled up his lips, and with just this little bit of fun, he probably even emptied out last night's cold meal when he saw the young master.

After walking with the little maid for about a quarter of an hour, Xuan Yi arrived at the hall. He deliberately went in a circle. It was only a few dozen steps away. It was precisely because this little maid looked innocent. If she was an actor, wouldn't it be...

"Master, someone is coming from the kitchen."

Liu Ye was chatting with Zi Qingge when he heard a strange voice. He turned around and asked, who is this person? How come I haven't seen him before? This is the first time Xuan Yi officially meets Liu Ye, and he hides in the dark the rest of the time.

Zi Qingge patted Liu Ye on the shoulder, "That's your brother's man. He doesn't usually show up." As soon as these words came out, Liu Ye knew that the other party was a secret guard.

"My subordinate Xuan Yi, I have met the young master." Xuan Yi knelt down on one knee.

Liu Ye nodded slightly and signaled the other party to get up.

Xuanyi stood up and said, "Master, this is the maid from the kitchen. She said she is here for Master Gu."

Liu Ye smiled meaningfully. Master Gu has always reported to him directly and never borrowed help from others. The background of this little maid seems to be not simple.

"what's your name?"

The little maid was a little frightened and kept her head lowered, "Slave Xiaoya."

"What's the matter?"

"Master Gu asked his servant to ask the young master when the meal will be served."

Liu Ye ignored her and turned to talk to Zi Qingge, "Yan Yu developed a poison a few days ago. It is said that the poisoned person can neither survive nor die. I want to ask him to get some for fun. What do you think? "

"As long as you like it."

Liuye glanced at Xiaoya inadvertently and found that the other person was shaking a bit, and his legs were trembling.

With a slight curl of lips, Liu Ye said, "Xiaoya, go and tell Master Gu that it's time to serve the meal. You are a smart girl, so please stay with me from now on."

Xiaoya knelt down quickly, "I have thanked the young master, but I, I am a rough man. I am used to the work in the kitchen. I am afraid that I will not be able to serve the young master well."

If she were an ordinary maid, she would be so happy to stay with the young master and serve her, but this person... I'm afraid she came with a mission, and this mission has nothing to do with him, so it's not for him. In this way Even more important is to keep this maid by my side.

"It's decided." Liu Ye's attitude became tough, "Go back and get ready first, I'll ask Hui Tong to pick you up."

"Thank you, young master." Seeing that there was no way to change Liu Ye's decision, Xiaoya had to agree, then stood up and left.

"Azi, what do you think?"

"You are right. The other party is not coming for you. Besides you and me, the only people living in this courtyard are Huan Qinghuai and Huan Muli. Now Huan Qinghuai is still asleep, so Huan Muli is the only one left. I am afraid they don't believe what I said, so they sent someone here. This little maid is innocent, I am afraid she just decided to send someone here on a whim."

"I think the same as you do."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

"Master, the fifth concubine is here." Gray Eyes came in to report.

Liu Ye looked at Zi Qingge, and he also saw doubt in her eyes. This Fifth Aunt had never been friendly with him, so why would she come here?

"Let her in."

After a while, a white figure came over.

"Fourth Young Master." The Fifth Aunt said with a slight blessing. Auntie should bow when she sees the Young Master, but the Third Aunt is a doting concubine, so she is arrogant and domineering, and never takes any young master or lady seriously.

"Fifth Yiniang, please sit down." Liu Ye smiled slightly.

"I wonder why my aunt is here today?"

Fifth Yiniang smiled, "I came here today to tell the young master some news. I just entered the back garden and overheard the conversation between the third sister and the maid."

After a pause, Fifth Yiniang continued, "Third sister seems to have good news to tell the master, so Yuexiu must invite the master over tonight. What news do you think the master will have?"

"What do you think, auntie?" Liu Ye asked back.

"In my opinion, the only good news for the master is that she is pregnant. This is not good news for the rest of us concubines. In this way, Yue Shi will only become more and more arrogant." The fifth concubine gritted her teeth at the end. She never argued about anything, but she found out she was pregnant a few days ago. For the sake of her unborn child, she had to find a backer.

"In this case, Aunt should go find the Second Aunt or the Fourth Aunt, instead of coming here." Liu Ye took a sip of the tea poured by Zi Qingge.

"A wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in. I know that the young master is not as weak as he looks. I have never targeted the young master. I also follow the principle of not offending others if they do not offend me. Now if Yue Shi is really pregnant, I am afraid that I and the concubines..."

"If Liu Ye's guess is correct, Fifth Aunt should give birth to a son for my father." Liu Ye said with a smile.

Fifth Yiniang subconsciously covered her stomach and smiled bitterly, "You can't hide anything from the young master. This child came at the wrong time, but after all, he is also my child. I will try my best to keep him."

"Auntie, please come back first. I will ask Yan Yu to prescribe medicine for you. From now on, your medicine will be taken out by me, Fengyuan."

"Thank you, Master. I will go back first." Wu Yiniang felt a lot more relaxed after receiving Liu Ye's reply.

Huitong was a little confused, "Master, why should we help her?"

"It's better to have one more friend than one more enemy. In this way, my self-righteous father will also have our people by his side. Could it be that he is the only one who will interfere with me, and I won't retaliate against him."

Zi Qingge looked at Liu Ye. The innocent person in the past was gone, but he preferred Liu Ye who was now strategizing, so that he could have the ability to protect himself.