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The corners of her mouth, which had been slightly raised, began to lift even more, and the smile on her face could no longer be suppressed. It was a genuine smile that radiated warmth from the heart, like the sun warming everyone around.
She held Xinrong's hand with great affection, her tone filled with sincerity. "Thank you. I'm so glad to have you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't know what to do in this General's residence."
Xinrong stood there in a daze. After living in the residence for so many years and meeting many people, no one had ever spoken to her like that.
Being an emotional person, tears welled up in her eyes, blurring her vision and making it hard to see the person in front of her.
Lowering her gaze slightly, she concealed her emotions and lightly laughed as she said, "Miss, what are you talking about? This is what a servant should do. Since the young master has given orders, of course I will do my best for you. Otherwise, how could I face the young master?"
Although she said this, Mo Xier knew very well that in this General's residence, there was no one who would treat her kindly without reason.
In a place filled with self-interest, people as pure-hearted as Xinrong were indeed rare.
Xinrong treated her well, claiming it was because of Night Star, but the woman understood that the reason for such genuine kindness was simply because of Xinrong's good nature.
Silently holding onto her hand tighter, she maintained her smile. "There’s no need to say anything more, Xinrong. In this General's residence, I know who treats me well."
Giving her a comforting look, Xinrong's held-back tears finally slipped down her cheeks. That kind of heartfelt comfort struck deep within her heart. While there were many who treated her well, this kind of master was someone she had never encountered before.
She raised her hand to wipe away the tears on Xinrong's face. "Silly girl, why are you crying?"
Through sobs, Xinrong spoke with a choked voice. "No one has ever treated me so kindly before. Miss, you are a good person."
Her gaze was fixed on her, and suddenly Xinrong overlapped with someone else in her mind, leaving her momentarily stunned.
In the General's residence, there had never been a shortage of people who treated her well. A certain part of her heart was suddenly struck, and she abruptly hugged the woman in front of her. Xinrong froze in place, too frightened to move.
“Xinrong, stay by my side and don't leave, okay?” Mo Xier's words came out somewhat inexplicably, making it even harder to understand.
“Answer me? Don't leave me, okay!”
At first, it was a question, but after a long silence without a response, her tone grew urgent, shifting from inquiry to interrogation!
“Xinrong, hurry up and answer me! Is that okay?”
The stunned Xinrong finally came back to her senses. Being held tightly, she couldn't see the expression on her face. After hesitating for just a moment, she replied, “Okay! Miss, I promise you.”
Suddenly releasing the person in front of her, her eyes widened in surprise, filled with disbelief as she asked again, “Are you serious?”
“Of course I'm serious. I will always be by your side, so don't worry.” Her crescent-shaped eyes held a hint of a smile, still glistening with previous tears, giving her expression an odd look.
This time, the response came without any hesitation, unusually decisive.
Xinrong didn't think too much about it; she only considered that if the woman was in the General's residence, what did it matter if she was always by her side? It wasn't something she couldn't agree to.
“Miss, it's getting late. Let's have our meal soon; it must be uncomfortable to be hungry for so long.” Wiping away the tears on her face, Xinrong's expression returned to normal.
“Mm!” Mo Xier nodded vigorously and cooperatively sat down at the table.
With her hands resting on the table and her chin propped up on them, she thought that if there hadn't been so many events happening lately, her anticipation for delicious food might have been even greater!
In the modern world, she was a foodie, but after crossing over to this place, she had lost that opportunity.
Now that she finally had some free time, it stirred up her cravings again, and her eyes sparkled with expectation as she looked toward the door.
When Xinrong entered with the maid, their eyes met, and she felt a bit embarrassed under the glow of her eager gaze.
Instantly, she straightened her back, her eyes shining even brighter. With her hands clasped together in front of her chest, she looked like a hungry puppy eagerly awaiting food.
As the maid placed each dish on the table, the woman kept her eyes glued to the maid's hands. With every new dish that appeared, her excitement grew!
Once everything was set on the table, Mo Xier seemed ready to drool.
Seeing her like this made Xinrong feel a bit embarrassed. In the general's residence, she had never seen such a gluttonous master! It was almost comical how she couldn't take her eyes off the food.
Waving her hand to those behind her, Xinrong instructed, "You all can leave now; I can attend to the young lady."
The maids exchanged glances but ultimately exited the room. They had witnessed every move of the woman earlier, and even now that they were gone, their impressions lingered in their minds.
After all, she was an outsider with no manners at all; looking at food as if she were from the countryside and had never seen anything refined!
Almost all the maids changed their opinion of her after witnessing her behavior.
As soon as the maids left the room, she eagerly picked up the chopsticks from the table. Faced with a spread of dishes before her, she didn't even know where to start!
Every dish looked incredibly tempting! Just looking at them made her mouth water, and she unconsciously swallowed.
Xinrong watched and couldn't help but step forward, picking up a pair of spare chopsticks. She served the woman a piece of Osmanthus Cake, saying, "Miss, this was made as instructed by the young master this morning. I noticed you enjoy it, so I had the kitchen prepare some more for lunch."
Her hand paused for a moment as the man's face flashed in her mind, but it was just a brief hesitation before her expression returned to normal.
She smiled and nodded at Xinrong, then lowered her head to take a bite. The fragrance filled her mouth, and forgetting her earlier thoughts, she found the Osmanthus Cake even more delicious.
Next, Xinrong served her a bowl of soup and placed it in front of her, saying, "After finishing the snacks, drink some soup to whet your appetite; then you'll be able to enjoy your meal even more."
With her mouth full, she nodded vigorously at Xinrong. Whatever she said was fine; in front of such delicious food, all she could think about was eating well and not missing out on anything!
Under Xinrong's attentive care, the woman had a very satisfying lunch, eating much more than before. As the dishes in front of her dwindled, her stomach began to feel fuller.
Finally, satisfied, she set down her chopsticks and sighed lightly, smiling as she said, "I had such a wonderful meal today!"
She patted her full belly and felt as if she could barely stand up.
Although she hadn't finished every single dish completely, with Xinrong's care, she had tasted everything.
Seeing this, Xinrong stepped closer to support her gently and said softly, "Miss, how about taking a walk in the courtyard later? After eating so much today, if you don't move around a bit, your stomach might feel uncomfortable."
The weather outside was pleasant; the sun was warm and gentle compared to the glaring brightness of the morning sun. The afternoon sun felt much milder and less harsh.
After hesitating for a moment, Mo Xier nodded in agreement with Xinrong's suggestion. Going out for a walk in the afternoon would be good; after sleeping all morning, she felt discomfort throughout her body.
She never expected that going out this afternoon would bring her trouble!
She was also amazed at how deep her connection with Liu Xuxin was. The General's residence was quite large, and just a spontaneous outing led her to encounter someone she did not wish to see.
Initially, she thought it would just be a casual stroll, but Ke Xinrong insisted on dressing her up, claiming that a woman should always look beautiful no matter the occasion, which left her speechless.
Unable to resist Xinrong's persistence, she ultimately went out with a delicate makeup look under her insistence.
Night Star had never been stingy with her; everything given to her was the best and the most.
Following the principle of making the most of what she had, after finishing her makeup, she put considerable effort into selecting her outfit. Is there really any woman in this world who does not love beauty?
It is said that only lazy women exist, not ugly ones. After seeing herself in the mirror, Mo Xier gained a profound understanding of this. Under Xinrong's hands, she seemed like a different person; even she was surprised at how skilled the maids of the General's residence were!
With such makeup skills, if she were in modern times, becoming a makeup artist would be no problem! Perhaps she could even gain some fame.
Unfortunately, she was born in the wrong time; such skilled hands could only be submerged in this deep courtyard, forever without a chance to shine. Moreover, these skills were merely small tricks to win her master's favor.
After getting everything ready, she finally stepped out of the courtyard an hour after finishing lunch. What she did not notice was that as soon as she stepped out, a little servant followed behind her through the gate, heading towards what seemed to be the men's quarters.
Naturally, every move she made did not escape Night Star's watchful eye.
Stepping out of the courtyard, Mo Xier felt very good; it had been a long time since she had such a cheerful mood! With her spirits high, everything looked beautiful to her and caught her eye.
"Miss, you must not have properly explored the garden in the residence yet. Today I will take you to see it; I guarantee you will fall in love with it at first sight!"
Xinrong carefully supported her, his tone filled with pride, as if he felt an extraordinary sense of accomplishment whenever the garden was mentioned.
Listening to her tone, Mo Xier, who had initially shown little interest, suddenly brightened her eyes.
She had always heard that ancient architecture was quite marvelous, capable of creating miracles even when modern technology had not yet reached such heights. She was eager to see what kind of garden Xinrong was so enthusiastic about!
Was it surrounded by rockeries or filled with the sounds of birds?
The General's residence was located in the bustling center of the capital, a gift from the Emperor. In this precious land of Kyoto, it occupied an impressively large area right in the city center.
Previously, Mo Xier had not had the opportunity to explore properly; all she could see were a few courtyards ahead.
As they delved deeper, it felt as if they had entered a scenic area full of hidden wonders, which was truly fascinating.
After passing through a long and winding corridor, each turn revealed glimpses of scenery. Although not much was shown at once, each sight brought surprises that made one eager to move forward and discover more, increasingly curious about what lay ahead.
It must be admitted that the design of this courtyard was quite unique; it precisely captured human curiosity. Once inside, no one would want to leave without having seen anything!
"Who designed this?" she asked excitedly as they walked and stopped along the way, her eyes shining brighter with each step.
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