The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 363

"It's alright. Madam is new here, so let my daughter accompany you for a stroll and act as your guide." Madam Zhang pretended not to hear Qiuqiu's refusal, insisted on keeping her daughter behind, and left first.

Qiu Yan was so angry at the timid and hesitant "Miss Zhang" that she didn't know what to say.

"You can leave now. I don't need anyone to accompany me, and I don't need a guide."

She's not stupid. Why would she keep a young and beautiful girl in the mansion? Is she trying to test Zhao Minglang?
"Please take me in, Madam. I will do anything you ask, just don't kick me out. If I can't stay in the Governor's Mansion, she will beat me to death if I go out."

To everyone's surprise, Miss Zhang knelt down in front of Qiu Yan and wept uncontrollably.

"what happened?"

The way you address me as "Miss Zhang" is incorrect. I am not a respectable young lady from a good family.

“Reporting to Madam, I was originally a singer on a painted boat. That day, Madam Zhang heard my singing on the boat and said that I looked like I had good fortune and was pretty. She wanted to take me as her goddaughter and then took me back to the Zhang residence to learn some etiquette and manners from the governess. After dressing me up, she sent me to the Governor’s Mansion.”

So this daughter came so cheaply!
They grow up without needing to be raised.

The wealthy family's tricks were used on her.

"You were brought to the Governor's Mansion to vie for favor, bear a child, and then become a pawn in the Zhang family's game?"

"Yes. But, Madam, I really won't compete with you for your favor. I'm willing to serve you and only you, and sing you songs to cheer you up..."

Qiu Yan smiled faintly after hearing this.

Ling'er and Qing'er were very worried that the madam would keep this Miss Zhang around, saying that she would not compete for favor and would only be a servant, but that was all a lie.

They all use this excuse to stay first, and then use tricks to get into a man's bed. Once they gain favor, their ugly true colors will be revealed.

"What's your name?"

"My name is Yu Linglong."

"A very nice name," Qiu Yan said. "Is your indenture with the Zhang family?"

"Yes."

"What if I send someone to retrieve your indenture?"

"I wish to stay by your side for the rest of my life."

Ling'er rolled her eyes and couldn't help but whisper a reminder to Qiu Yan.

"Your Majesty is already being served by me and Qing'er, so there's no need for you."

"Sister, I won't compete with you for the job. I just want to find a place to stay. I just want to survive."

Pshaw, all that pretense, those are just common tricks.

"Besides singing, what else can you do?"

Yu Linglong lowered her head shyly.

What she knows is all rather unsophisticated, just things to please men; she can't even do basic tasks like serving tea or water.

"You haven't lost your virginity yet?"

"Madam, I am indeed clean."

Upon hearing this, Yu Linglong felt that there might still be a chance, and she couldn't hide the joy in her eyes.

Qing'er and Ling'er were very anxious. Madam, please don't follow the example of those women in the inner quarters who take concubines for their husbands in order to please them.

Besides, given the status of our master, even if he were to take a concubine, he would only take a woman from a respectable family. What kind of nonsense is it to bring a woman from a pleasure boat into the house?
"Do you know how to train people?"

This surprised Yu Linglong.

"Let me be frank with you, I will not let you stay in the manor, but you can be of use to me."

"I am willing to serve you, Madam. I will follow your instructions. I only ask that you do not send me back to the Zhang residence."

Regardless, Yu Linglong felt that staying with the Governor's wife was better than returning to the Zhang residence.

Because the old man in the Zhang household was looking at her with such blatant lewdness. If it weren't for the fact that she was to be presented to the Governor-General, that old man would have already taken advantage of her.

"Alright, someone, take her downstairs and settle her in. Also, send someone to find Madam Zhang to get her indenture. Tell her that if she wants to enter my Zhao residence, she must sign an indenture."

"Yes, ma'am."

Qing'er immediately went to the Zhang residence and found Madam Zhang.

"Sister, does my child meet your approval?"

Mrs. Zhang was unsure whether it would work or not.

"Madam said that Miss Zhang is beautiful, has a good figure, and a good temperament. She wants to stay and serve her. However, Madam needs Miss Zhang's indenture." Qing'er said, "Please understand, Madam. After all, a wealthy family always needs a reason to take a concubine."

In the end, whether she is a real heiress or a fake heiress, she is just a concubine. You sent her in, do you expect her to take over the position immediately?
"It's natural."

Madam Zhang was startled.

That woman wasn't a daughter of the Zhang family; she was bought.

Once the contract is signed, there's nothing left to control her.

When I bought her, I checked and found out that she was an orphan. If she were to give her indenture, she would be of no use to the Zhang family.

I regret it now. I should have bought one with parents and siblings, so it would have been easier to manage.

"Is Madam Zhang reluctant to part with you?"

Seeing Madam Zhang's hesitation, Qing'er knew what she was thinking: "This servant can understand Madam Zhang. After all, she is her own daughter whom she raised. If she is sent to the Governor's Mansion like this, it will be inconvenient for them to see each other in the future. How about this, this servant will go back and report to Madam, and ask her to send Miss Zhang back to the mansion."

"No, no, I'll go get the indenture right away."

Madam Zhang was a smart woman; she knew that once someone gave something away, there was no reason for them to ask for it back.

They also knew that as soon as Yu Linglong took out her contract, the cloth covering her body was torn off immediately.

Oh well, at least we sent someone to the Governor's Mansion, didn't we?

It's better than those people who give their gifts away and no one accepts them.

The Governor's Office also owes a favor, doesn't it?
Madam Zhang handed over Yu Linglong's indenture to Qing'er.

"Madam is very straightforward in her dealings. She has secured a bright future for Miss Zhang, and Miss Zhang will surely be grateful to Madam Zhang."

Qing'er glanced at the contract, smiled, and took her leave.

Mrs. Zhang... I ended up losing money while trying to steal a chicken!

Annoying.

At the Governor's Mansion, Zhao Minglang stared at Aji in disbelief.

"What did you say? Madam accepted the young lady sent by the Zhang family and even settled her in the backyard?"

how come?
The Zhao family's rule is that men do not take concubines and women do not become concubines. Qiu Yan knew this, so why would she suddenly take in a woman?

Moreover, once this precedent is set, countless people will follow her path and send people to her.

what's going on?

Did she accept it on purpose to appear magnanimous and not jealous?
Thinking about all this, Zhao Minglang couldn't sit still any longer and went straight to the backyard.

“My husband is back.” Qiu Yan put her son in his arms. “He’s been looking for you. He said he wanted to play with his father.”

“This kid.” Zhao Minglang held his son in his arms and asked a few questions. Most of the answers were given by the wet nurse behind him, because the little boy was too young to understand what the adults were asking.

"Go, take the young master away and serve him well."

Zhao Minglang turned around and handed the child back to the wet nurse.

"Yes, my lord."

The wet nurse quickly took the child and stepped back.