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“Second Sister, do you want to…” Zhi Tao was waiting for Xia Yuhan’s order to immediately drive the person away.
However, Xia Yuhan did not show much reaction and allowed Xia Wan'er to rant and rave.
It was only after she had finished her tirade and was exhausted that she spoke up, “Has anyone been specifically attending to Madam and Sister Wan'er recently?”
Wang Sheng seemed a bit troubled: “In response to Second Sister, there hasn’t been anyone for the time being…”
“Why hasn’t there been? Why do you need to unite the servants again to bully them? Just because they have fallen from grace in Xia Manor? Have you all forgotten what it feels like to be bullied? Now that Madam and the others are easy targets, you vent your frustrations on them?”
Xia Yuhan’s words caused everyone in the courtyard to lower their heads.
Because this was indeed the truth.
Just as the surroundings fell silent, a voice suddenly broke through, firm yet unyielding, filled with anger.
Without needing to think or look, just hearing that voice made it clear that it belonged to Madam.
“Xia Yuhan, don’t think that just because you’ve taken over Xia Manor, you can rest easy! As long as I, Chen Yu, am alive, I will not let you have peace!”
“Madam, the past is already behind us. Why must you hold onto it and add to your own suffering?” After experiencing life and death, Xia Yuhan suddenly realized how important it was to be alive. Seeking revenge endlessly would only lead her into an abyss. Moreover, she had already ensured they received their due punishment, so she did not wish to linger on it any longer. From now on, let them be crushed by the flames of hatred in her heart.
“Hmph! Don’t get too complacent! One day, you will receive your just deserts. Golden Granny, help me up; we’re leaving!” With that, Madam stormed off!
Even though Madam was in a difficult situation now, she still did not present herself as a weakling.
When she was managing things as the housekeeper, the servants of Xia Manor were well aware of Madam’s methods, so they couldn’t help but worry for Xia Yuhan.
The first housekeeper, Wang Sheng, knew that Madam was not one to back down easily and would definitely confront Xia Yuhan. He hurriedly reminded her as they were about to leave: “Second Sister, nurturing a tiger is a great danger; you must not do this.”
Supported by Zhi Tao, Xia Yuhan struggled slightly under the night sky as she gazed at the departing figures of Madam: “Although she has done many bad things in the past, after all, Madam is an elder of Yu Han. You must treat her well in the future. Whatever she needs or lacks, do not let her go without. Do you understand?”
“Yes, Second Sister!”
At this moment when Xia Yuhan spoke, Madam had not yet gone far, so she heard every word clearly.
She never expected them to be grateful, but now she turned around and spoke harshly to her: “Xia Yuhan, stop pretending to be so compassionate! You act like you’re so benevolent! We both know your methods are a hundred times more ruthless than mine! Either kill us now, or one day I, Shen Yu, will make sure you and your daughter have no place to rest in death!”
“Ha ha! Madam, I regret to inform you that this Madam will never wait for that day! Because hatred will blind your eyes, making you live in fear and hatred every day. Why do you only think about killing me, Yu Han? Have you ever reflected on yourself?”
“Shut up! It’s bad enough that you’re a scoundrel; how could you raise such a despicable child?” The Madam quickly interrupted Xia Yuhan, fearing that Xia Yuhan would expose her affair.
Xia Yuhan did not continue on that topic but stood before everyone in Xia Manor, even without the support of Zhi Tao, and spoke clearly: “I, Xia Yuhan, have never done anything to harm my principles!”
After saying this, she looked again in the direction of the Madam: “Everyone in Xia Manor has seen how you treated Yu Han, and they have also seen how Yu Han treats you now. They have their own hearts and will judge for themselves.”
“Madam, I’m not here to argue with you today; I’m here to advise you to let go of your hatred. Otherwise, you might end up like Sister Wan'er—mad and foolish. If you don’t leave Xia Manor with a clear mind, even stray cats and dogs will bully you. You must have already heard about how Sister Wan'er went mad, right?”
“Xia Yuhan, you…”
“It’s late at night, and Yu Han is tired. Someone, please take Madam and her group back safely.”
Wang Sheng had no choice but to comply: “Yes, Second Sister! In that case, Second Sister should rest well. Your health does not allow for excessive labor.”
Xia Yuhan looked at Wang Sheng but had no intention of going inside to sleep: “No, since it’s so late and you all have come to see me, Xia Yuhan doesn’t want to disappoint your good intentions. However! I, Xia Yuhan, have always been clear about rewards and punishments!”
After saying this, she shouted sternly: “Cai Shu, where are you?”
An elderly man with gray hair stepped out from the crowd: “Second Sister, this old servant is here!”
“Good. Today in front of everyone in Xia Manor, I will make a decision: when I am not in Xia Manor, those who fail to serve the master well should step forward. Since this is the first time, just stand up yourselves. Cai Shu, punish them by deducting half a month’s wages.”
“Do you know why I am doing this? Since we cannot change this era, we must do our duties properly! Serving the master is your obligation; failing to do so deserves punishment! Of course, I will only deduct your wages! But if you do well and someone recommends you, there will be rewards—three months’ wages as a reward! The second time it will be six months’ wages and so on! Do you understand?”
“Additionally! Everything you have done to me and my mother in Xia Manor will be investigated by me again. As long as you are sincere, I will treat you well! Cai Shu, when distributing wages later, double the monthly pay for everyone in Xia Manor.”
At that moment, Xia Yuhan was like a beacon of hope in the hearts of those living at the bottom of society. They had never expected kindness from their master nor thought they would be valued by her. But Xia Yuhan’s appearance gave them hope for a better life!
“Second Sister, we remember! I, Wang Sheng, will take the lead in accepting punishment!”
"I also accept the punishment!"
"I accept it too!"
"…"
There are people in life who possess such spirit that just a few words can rally those around them, regardless of whether they were once bullies or secretly mocked her.
Undoubtedly, Xia Yuhan is such a person.
Perhaps having stood in the dark for too long, Xia Yuhan felt a bit weary. Seeing this, Zhi Tao quickly stepped forward to support her. However, Xia Yuhan had no intention of going back inside: "I have a few more words to say. From now on, you all are the masters of Xia Manor. You will not be slighted; you will only be respected by me. But if any of you betray me, guess how terrifying the consequences will be. Alright, you can disperse now."
Only after finishing these words did Xia Yuhan allow Zhi Tao to help her back into the house.
The old man who had been sleeping on the roof was suddenly awakened by Xia Yuhan's passionate words. His blood surged with excitement, but in a moment of distraction, he rolled off the roof and landed right at Xia Yuhan's feet.
As he rubbed his aching back, he muttered, "Ouch, that hurts an old man like me!"
If it weren't for the fact that he had previously fallen from the roof once before, Xia Yuhan would have been scared to death by him: "Old Mischief Maker, where are your great skills? But it's cold and dewy tonight; there's no need to keep watch. Go back and rest."
After turning around again, she addressed the guards surrounding her: "You all should go back and rest as well; you've worked hard."
However, after Xia Yuhan finished speaking, no one dared to move. After all, they were ordered to stay here and vowed to protect Xia Yuhan's safety at all costs.
Among them were soldiers sent by Bu Jingyun, guards from the Right Prime Minister's Residence, and some experts sent by Cang Yile to protect Xia Yuhan.
"Hehe, it's fine; I'm tough-skinned and can't be killed. Hehe." The old man wouldn't want to stay here even for a hundred candied hawthorns. But if he didn't stay here, his temperamental disciple would give him the cold shoulder when he returned. If anything happened to Xia Yuhan, his foolish disciple might even get so angry that it would hurt his vitality.
Xia Yuhan: …
Seeing that she couldn't persuade the guards to leave, Xia Yuhan had no choice but to go inside and rest.
Once inside, she noticed Qing'er following closely behind her without stopping: "Miss Qing'er, do you also want to stay by Yu Han's side like them?"
Qing'er responded straightforwardly, "It is the prince's command, and Qing'er has no choice but to obey."
"Is Qing'er Miss Prince Yile's person?"
"No... Qing'er is under Ice Blood Sect Master."
"Then why does Yu Han feel that Qing'er's loyalty to Prince Yile seems stronger than her loyalty to Ice Blood Sect Master?" Xia Yuhan questioned, worried about Cang Yile. Even if Ice Blood Sect Master was away, how could the Assassin under him be so easily used by Cang Yile? Could there be a trick involved?
Qing'er broke into a cold sweat from Xia Yuhan's questioning. She had thought she was hiding it well, but still revealed a flaw. How could she explain that Cang Yile was actually Evil Master Zhangmen?
"What? Can't Qing'er answer?"
"Second Sister, what is there to answer? My master instructed me to treat the prince well before leaving, and that is all."
"Is that so?"
Although Xia Yuhan saw Qing'er's determination, she still had some doubts. After all, the actions of that Ice Blood Sect Master seemed to lack motivation and purpose...
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