My husband faked his death so I could remarry, but I got involved with my crazy brother and can'

The summer solstice remains a mystery.

Previously, the two of them had been the ones to find places to eat those medicinal meals.

I don't know if it's because the medicinal food is too nourishing, but the two of them are very hot, and they are burning with heat every day.

It's cool outside, but I don't feel cold.

"Who knows? In my opinion, we still can't forgive the young master so easily. Tomorrow I will tell the madam what the young master did before."

Autumn leaves were indignant.

Upon hearing this, Rong Jing immediately stepped forward: "My ladies, the young master and his wife have finally reconciled, can you please stop adding fuel to the fire? Do you really want the wife to fall out of favor?"

Fortunately, I am outside, otherwise my young master's happiness would be in jeopardy.

The young master had indeed been thinking of distancing himself from Su Yingxue, but he had held back for the past few days.

But upon hearing that Su Yingxue might be bullied, he couldn't hold back any longer.

He galloped through the streets on his horse, heading to the Marquis's residence at top speed.

To support Su Yingxue.

Judging from this, they must have changed their strategy.

Rong Jing cursed his son inwardly for being so useless.

But he had no choice but to greet the two girls with a smile.

"Your young master did such a thing, and you still want our lady to forgive him? Let me tell you, that's impossible! We swear to defend our lady to the death!" Xia Zhi's eyes were full of determination.

"Exactly! Do you really think that just because he's a prince, he can order our lady around at will? Our lady isn't some cat or dog that can be summoned at will. We absolutely must tell her about this!"

Qiu Ye didn't care at all. Seeing that the two girls looked like they were going to stand up for Su Yingxue, Rong Jing's face fell.

"My two aunts, how exactly can you keep this a secret?"

If his son changes his strategy, and if I do not act now, it may cause problems for their relationship in the future.

Can't this heir give him a break?

Rong Jing looked miserable.

"We have a very good relationship with Madam. You want us to betray her? Absolutely not!"

"Exactly! Absolutely impossible!"

The two girls resolutely refused.

After all, the lady was very good to them.

Not only did her monthly allowance exceed that of a first-class maid in the household, but she was also frequently rewarded.

They are young, but they already have a lot of savings.

Even after she gets married, she will still have confidence.

"My two aunts, please have pity on me."

Rong Jing gritted his teeth and took out five taels of silver as a bribe.

He only earns five taels of silver a month. Now that he's given it to them, he won't be able to buy any good food this month.

Xia Zhi looked disgusted: "You think you can get rid of us with this little bit of money? Are you trying to fob us off like beggars!"

Rong Jing was stunned: "Even a first-class maid's monthly allowance is only three taels of silver, which is enough for you for more than a month. Are you still not satisfied?"

"Who said we have three taels of silver? We have twenty taels." Qiu Ye's mouth, which was 37 degrees Celsius, uttered words that sounded like minus 28 degrees Celsius.

"How many?!"

Rong Jing was shocked, his eyes widening in disbelief.

Is his hearing broken?!

How could he have heard about such a huge sum of twenty taels of silver?!

Is this something a servant should receive?

You should know that an eighth-rank official in this dynasty only earns eighteen taels a month.

These two unremarkable-looking girls actually earn twenty taels a month?!

Rong Jing suspected that they were not on the same level of measurement as him.

Otherwise, how could this be?

Xia Zhi gave him a disdainful look: "Your own master is stingy, don't assume our lady is the same as your master."

"Even the lowest-ranking maid in our courtyard receives five taels of silver a month."

These words were like a sharp arrow piercing Rong Jing's heart.

Rong Jing clutched his chest. "Um, could you please ask Madam if she needs any servants? I'm willing to work as a servant at Chaoyang Garden."

"The servants in our courtyard receive a one-tael allowance in addition to the five-tael silver for doing heavy work. Someone like you..."

Qiu Ye glanced at Rong Jing: "The servant is probably not suitable. He can come to the courtyard as a guard. He will earn eight taels of silver a month. If he gets injured while protecting the lady, he will receive five taels of silver for medical expenses and a month of paid leave for recuperation."

Xia Zhi added, "If the injury is serious, there will be a maximum of three months' compensation, plus fifty taels of silver. If the lady dies while being protected..."

"There will be at least two hundred taels for funeral expenses."

Rong Jing's expression grew increasingly grim as he listened.

In the end, he wished he could betray his master immediately.

"Not only that, if you can apply for a senior guard position, you'll earn at least twenty taels a month, and the pay is even better."

Xia Zhi's face became more and more radiant as she spoke, as if she were full of pride.

Having such a master in this era is a blessing earned through three lifetimes of good deeds.

They asked for nothing more than to follow the lady for life.

Even if you don't get married, having a fortune is still a good thing.

"I'd like to ask you two older sisters for recommendations!"

Rong Jing was completely smitten.

Seeing that her goal had been achieved, Qiu Ye smiled slightly.

The carriage arrived at the Duke's mansion quickly.

Su Yingxue did not invite Xie Huaiyun to her courtyard.

Xie Huaiyun followed without even realizing it.

"What is the young master doing? Does he wish to stay the night?"

Su Yingxue asked the question knowing the answer already.

Seeing the slightly embarrassed expression on the man's face, she felt pleased.

She deliberately wanted to tease the man.

Who told him to be so busy lately and neglect spending time with her?

Even if the person doesn't come, it would be reasonable to send someone over to ask, wouldn't it?

But this damned man did absolutely nothing.

Now he's come over and stands at the door without saying a word.

Judging from his appearance, he must be waiting for me to ask him to stay.

Su Yingxue's face was filled with displeasure, and her expression towards the man in front of her gradually became strange.

Xie Huaiyun was surprised that Su Yingxue would look at him like that, and an unnatural look flashed across his handsome face.

His gaze was calm as he looked at the petite woman before him.

Su Yingxue didn't hold back either, staring at him without blinking.

"It was my fault for not visiting you these past few days. I am only concerned about your health."

Xie Huaiyun's gaze was intense, and she suddenly seemed to have changed her personality, saying things she would never have said before.

Su Yingxue curved her lips into a smile, looked at the man in front of her, and spoke in a normal voice.

"Does the young master mean he wants to stay?"

Xie Huaiyun hesitated slightly, then nodded gently.

indeed.

He wanted to stay.

Who wouldn't want to stay by the side of the woman they love?

"It's not impossible for the young master to stay, but shouldn't he explain why he distanced himself from me before?"

Upon hearing this, Rong Jing immediately looked at the two maids.

Xia Zhi and Qiu Ye exchanged a glance and shook their heads.

They didn't say anything!

"Summer Solstice, Autumn Leaves, Kneel."

The two maids knelt down abruptly, their faces full of remorse: "Madam..."

Xia Zhi asked, puzzled, "How did you know that?"

She wanted to die knowing why.

Su Yingxue sighed, exasperated: "You two have grown beards, and your voices have deepened. Do you think I wouldn't notice?"

The two girls immediately went on high alert, exchanged a glance, and indeed noticed that the other had some fine stubble on his face.