Chapter 184 The mastermind behind the scenes
Chapter 184 The mastermind behind the scenes
Yinhuan didn't dare to continue speaking. She secretly glanced at Yu Qingli. Seeing that she didn't look unhappy, she continued, "In fact, I think Miss Meihong just wants us to come and serve her. Master, since you're not here, she really thinks she is the master!"
There was a hint of indignation in Yinhuan's words, which made Yu Qingli purse her lips. It seemed that Meihong was really impatient. It was ridiculous to think about it. Why didn't she notice these signs in her previous life?
It was around this time that Mei Hong transferred a group of maids to Liyuan, saying that they could take better care of herself, but she didn't pay attention to it at the time, and since then, Mei Hong has done nothing.
In other words, my mind was not on these things at that time. I just wanted to marry Murong Feng as soon as possible.
How ridiculous!
Yu Qingli ordered: "Yinhuan, get up."
Yinhuan responded and stood up, then asked, "Miss, what about this Begonia?"
"Move in!"
Yu Qingli's words were unquestionable, and Yinhuan's face showed some joy. It seemed that the young lady had listened to her words.
When Yinhuan entered Liyuan with Qiu Haitang in her arms, Meihong was taking a nap on the soft couch in the room. There were even some dried fruits and snacks, as well as a pot of high-quality jasmine tea on the low table next to her. It was really enjoyable.
It seems that Yinhuan was not exaggerating. Meihong's current behavior looks like that of a young lady.
Hearing someone coming in, Meihong glanced over, but only saw the pot of gorgeous begonias. She immediately frowned and said sternly, "Yinhuan, didn't I tell you to move this out? How come you didn't hear me? If you keep playing deaf and dumb, you won't be allowed to eat today!"
"It seems that after not seeing you for a few days, Meihong, you've become even more arrogant!"
Yu Qingli's voice was neither too loud nor too low, but it startled Mei Hong, who was lying on the couch, so much so that she broke out in a sweat. She suddenly got off the couch and fell to her knees with a thud, her voice trembling a little. "Miss... Miss, why are you back..."
Yu Qingli glanced at her coldly, "Why? Isn't it the wrong time for me to come back? Or, Meihong, don't you want me to come back?"
Mei Hong's heart was pounding at the question, and she couldn't speak clearly. "Miss, Miss... don't listen to these servants' nonsense. I have been with you for many years, how could I interfere in your affairs?"
Yu Qingli's eyes turned cold. It seemed that she had indeed grown a lot in recent days. She could even use the word "overstepping one's authority". How many tricks did Mei Hong have that she didn't know about? It was really exciting!
Seeing that Yu Qingli didn't say anything, Mei Hong quietly raised her head, but happened to meet Yu Qingli's cold eyes. The coldness in his eyes made Mei Hong shiver, lowered her head, and never dared to raise it again.
"Miss……"
"Alright, no need to explain. I already know everything. Meihong, even though you and I have been master and servant for many years, I cannot be partial to you or commit corruption. Let everyone in the mansion make a judgment tomorrow, and then we will make a decision. You go down first!"
"Miss……"
Mei Hong wanted to explain, but was interrupted by Yu Qingli, who said impatiently, "I'm tired. Let's talk about it tomorrow!"
Mei Hong suddenly looked aggrieved, but she did not make any excuses. She just walked to the door and continued to kneel there.
Yinhuan placed the Begonia in her hand back at the door, then returned to Yu Qingli's side, frowning and saying, "Miss, then this servant..."
Yu Qingli took a look at Yinhuan. She seemed quite smart. As for her other qualities, she would have to wait and see. Anyway, she only had Meihong as a maid by her side, so it was time to train some more talents.
"Yinhuan, you should stay in Liyuan for the time being."
Seeing Yinhuan was obviously stunned, Yu Qingli asked curiously: "Why? You don't want to?"
But she saw Yinhuan kneeling on the ground. "It is a blessing for me to serve the young lady, but I was originally a fire-making maid in the kitchen. I am afraid that my hands are rough and I can't serve the young lady well."
"As long as you put your heart into it, just stay."
"Thank you very much, Miss. Thank you very much, Miss!"
Yinhuan kowtowed repeatedly. Was this a blessing in disguise?! She had thought she would always be oppressed by Meihong, with no hope of escaping, but she hadn't expected the young lady to actually keep her in Liyuan after she returned. In that sense, she should be grateful to Meihong.
Looking at the curtains and curtains in the room that had obviously been replaced, Yu Qingli frowned, "Replace all these things back to their original appearance tomorrow."
"Yes, I understand, slave."
Yu Qingli's voice was not loud, but Mei Hong heard every word and remembered it in her heart. It seemed that the young lady was really angry.
Mei Hong knew that she had made a mistake and did not dare to argue. She just knelt at the door and waited for Yu Qingli to calm down. According to her understanding of the young lady, the young lady should have calmed down within half an hour!
But obviously, this time, Mei Hong was wrong. Yu Qingli was no longer the same Yu Qingli as before, and she did not have the slightest tolerance for her.
So, until dinner time, Meihong was still kneeling in the yard, but Yu Qingli ignored her and just ate with Yinhuan's service, then washed up and prepared to rest. From beginning to end, she didn't even ask a single question.
On the other hand, Yinhuan, who had previously complained about Meihong, looked at her with a rather reluctant look after Yu Qingli finished her dinner. She whispered, "Miss, Meihong is still kneeling over there. It's even darker and more exposed. Should we let her in?"
Yu Qingli sat on a chair, flipping through a medical book. She glanced at Yinhuan and said calmly, "Don't you resent her? She's been bossing you around these days. Is she just taking advantage of the power of others?"
Yinhuan smiled and said, "We are all maids in the same mansion. It is true that we are a little angry, but there is no reason to be resentful. Besides, Miss Meihong is the young lady's maid. If you think about it carefully, it is understandable that she is a little harsh on us."
Yu Qingli was a little surprised when she heard this. When she first saw Yinhuan, she thought she was very ordinary, but she was also a person who spoke her mind. Now, Yu Qingli felt that Yinhuan had a good nature, at least she was much more pure.
Yu Qingli paused holding the medical book, but simply instructed, "Send Meihong back. I told you to talk about it tomorrow if there's anything."
Yinhuan quickly walked out and came back in a short while later, "Miss, Miss Meihong said that if you don't forgive her, she will kneel down and not get up..."
Yu Qingli frowned. Oh, she was being hypocritical. She immediately lowered her eyebrows and eyes. "Okay, Yinhuan, if that's the case, let her kneel down. By the way, give orders that except for you, all the other people who were transferred back to their original positions. We don't keep idle people in the Yu Mansion!"
Yu Qingli's voice was neither too loud nor too low, but just loud enough for Mei Hong who was kneeling at the door to hear. Mei Hong couldn't understand why the young lady came back as soon as she said she would, and was so unkind. She was completely different from the young lady before.
Mei Hong gritted her teeth in silence. It was such a mistake. How could she be caught in such a scene by the young lady? It seemed that she was too happy too early. She actually forgot that there was a young lady above her. If, the young lady was gone...
Such a thought flashed through Mei Hong's mind. No, if the young lady was gone, how could she get in touch with the eldest prince?
Autumn was in full swing, and even through her thick clothes, Mei Hong could feel the chill coming from the ground. But she knew that she had no way to retreat now, and she could only wait, waiting for news from the young lady.
Perhaps because she was really tired from the journey, Yu Qingli slept well all night. When she woke up the next day, it was already noon.
Yinhuan prepared water for washing and served Yu Qingli considerately, but her face showed a look of wanting to say something but stopping herself.
After wiping her face with a warm towel, Yu Qingli said calmly, "You, do you have something to say?"
Yinhuan pursed her lips, but ultimately remained silent. She simply asked considerately, "Miss, is the water temperature suitable?"
"Hmm?" Yu Qingli responded softly, her eyes clear. She knew exactly what Yinhuan was thinking, but she had her own plans for Meihong. She wanted to see just how amazing this maid's patience was.
"What time is it now?"
"To answer Miss, it's already past the hour of Si."
Yu Qingli nodded slightly, "No wonder I feel hungry. Yinhuan, go to the kitchen and tell them to make something light."
Yinhuan went down as instructed, while Yu Qingli stood at the window looking at the scenery. It was a clear autumn day, the sky was blue and broad, with white clouds floating in it, which made people feel a little better for no reason.
Mei Hong knelt upright on the bluestone road in the courtyard. Her pretty face, which was originally rosy, had turned much paler after a night. There was a hint of fatigue in her eyes, but her expression did not show any resentment. Her lowered brows were stained with last night's dew, making her look pitiful.
Unfortunately, Yu Qingli is no longer the woman who would feel distressed even if she stepped on an ant.
Yinhuan came back soon. When passing by Meihong, she couldn't help but glance at her, but there was no sympathy in her eyes.
Meihong deserves what she has done today. They are servants after all, and it is wrong for her to try to climb over the master. Moreover, when you think about it carefully, the young lady has asked Meihong to go back first, and it was Meihong who wanted to kneel at the door on her own. If others see this, they will think that the young lady likes to abuse servants!
Thinking of this, Yinhuan became a little more angry towards Meihong.
Seeing Yinhuan coming back, Yu Qingli didn't say much. She withdrew her gaze from the scenery and ordered, "Go and wake up Meihong."
Yinhuan nodded slightly and walked out the door as she was told. Yu Qingli couldn't hear what they were saying, but looking at Yinhuan's expression, she seemed neither humble nor arrogant, with a smile on her lips. She actually liked this Yinhuan.
Perhaps because she had been kneeling for too long, Mei Hong staggered when she stood up, and it was even obvious that her feet were shaking.
Mei Hong came to Yu Qingli with lowered brows and eyes. Tears suddenly fell down. Her legs went weak and she almost fell to the ground again. Yu Qingli glanced at Mei Hong with a cold look and said, "Okay, Mei Hong, you don't have to kneel anymore."
"Thank you, Miss. Thank you, Miss. I was bewildered for a moment and did something so inappropriate. Please don't be angry, Miss."
"Forget it, let's end this matter here. Go back and rest today."
Mei Hong wanted to say something, but when she saw Yu Qingli's expression, she ended up saying nothing.
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