NOVPUB62: Chapter 41 Trouble Arises_2
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Yin Miaomiao waved her hand in front of Ran Yan’s face, “To think you’d start pining in front of me?”
“Where did you get that idea?
I don’t have any impression of Yan Erlang.” Ran Yan lied.
She had just recalled that the original host’s memory was half occupied by this person; it seemed she indeed had feelings for Yan Erlang.
Yin Miaomiao chuckled and said, “What is there to be embarrassed about?
With your talent and beauty, even being matched with Yan Erlang would be beneath you—but after all, your mother is from the Zheng family of Xingyang!”
Ran Yan thought to herself that this was the crux of the matter.
The Yan Family probably only valued this point.
Ran Wen didn’t know better and abandoned the golden signboard of the Zheng family of Xingyang, but the blood of the Zheng family flowed in Ran Yan’s veins, an undeniable fact.
Whoever married Ran Yan just had to send her to the Zheng family upon returning home to climb this connection.
Previously, when Ran Yan’s illness was beyond cure and the Ran Family neglected her, no one paid any attention.
But now that she had recovered, even if she lacked talent and beauty, the Yan Family would likely propose marriage.
The two chatted for a while, becoming quite friendly, almost as if they had become best friends.
After rambling on in the pavilion for a while, Xingniang came to call them for a meal.
Yin Miaomiao hesitated only a moment before deciding to stay, asking Xingniang to summon her maid from the second gate.
Ran Yan asked with curiosity, “Don’t your maids serve you closely?”
Yin Miaomiao paused, then said, “They used to, like everyone else, but ever since the incident with Fan Chun, seeing anyone makes me feel stifled, so I avoid it when I can.”
Ran Yan nodded and looked toward the door.
The young girl that entered with Xingniang appeared to be around sixteen or seventeen, dressed in a light yellow gown and with her hair done up in twin buns.
Her eyes were downcast demonstrating a calm demeanor.
Upon entering, she bowed in the direction where Ran Yan sat and said respectfully, “I have seen Lady Seventeen.”
Ran Yan acknowledged her and let the girl attend to her mistress.
Throughout, the girl didn’t say or do anything superfluous.
Indeed, the domestic discipline of the Yan household lived up to its reputation.
Yin Miaomiao’s every move was impeccable.
Ran Yan noticed that even the number of times she chewed on each side was the exact same twenty-eight times!
Although Ran Yan thought dining etiquette was important, such rigid standards were enough to intimidate anyone and take away most of the pleasure of eating.
They had just finished a silent meal when Xingniang heard footsteps outside the courtyard, guessing that someone from the main residence might have come.
She quickly served tea and helped Ran Yan and Yin Miaomiao rinse their mouths.
Indeed, shortly after, Gao’s led a group of maids and servants in.
Gao’s was still stunningly beautiful, in a dark red embroidered dress, her hair piled up in high cloud-shaped buns, her eyes always held a hint of a smile.
Pretending or genuinely unaware of Yin Miaomiao’s presence, she showed slight surprise, then immediately greeted warmly, “I didn’t expect Miss Three from the Yan Family to visit today.
I came over without notice, I hope I didn’t disturb you?”
“Not at all, Miaomiao was just leaving.” Yin Miaomiao quickly stood up to greet her.
Ran Yan watched their warm exchange and slowly stood, bowing to Gao’s, “I have seen Lady Two.”
“Don’t stand on formalities,” replied Gao’s with a smiling face, gesturing slightly to assist Ran Yan and instructing the following maids and servants to put things aside.
“I intended to come over this morning, but your father said there were government soldiers standing guard, and we couldn’t move around freely.
After seeking permission from Inspector Liu, I was allowed in.”
Gao’s warmly beckoned Yin Miaomiao, “No need to all stand—please, take a seat, Miss Three!
The house is busy; I have a few instructions and then I must return.”
Yin Miaomiao was about to leave, but with Gao’s saying so, she found it difficult to delay and also indecent to eavesdrop on the Ran Family’s affairs, so she excused herself to look at the flowers in the outside pavilion.
Gao’s did not stop her.
After kneeling down, Gao’s said to Ran Yan, “I’ve come to bring you some clothes and other items, along with these seven slaves.
You didn’t want them before, and I didn’t want to force them on you in case they upset you.
But now that you’ve recovered, your father has decided to bring you back to the residence in eight days, and we can’t be so careless with maids anymore.”
The previous Ran Yan would not have dared to accept them; already gravely ill, how could she risk having people sent by Gao’s at her side?
Did she despise her life or was she too complacent?
“I’ll try out these few first, and if they don’t suit me, I hope you’ll help me replace them once I’m back at the residence,” replied Ran Yan indifferently.
“Of course!” Gao’s agreed readily, without any sign of displeasure.
“Since you are heading back in only a few days, I didn’t bring too much.
Bear with it for a while and I will take great care in arranging your room.”
Having suffered for two years, what did a few more days matter?
That’s what Ran Yan thought, but she couldn’t retort rudely.
As the saying goes, you don’t slap a smiling face, especially since offending Gao’s wouldn’t do any good besides a momentary verbal victory.
She forced a smile, “Then I will have to trouble you, Lady Two.”
“With your words, any amount of hard work will put my mind at ease,” said Gao’s, her eyes and brows radiant with a soft smile.
After completing her instructions, Gao’s stood up and said, “Well then, I shall leave.
Go entertain Miss Three from the Yan Family.
No need to see me out.”
As Gao’s walked out of the hall, she crossed paths with Xingniang bringing in tea.
Gao’s eyes glanced fleetingly over the tea set in Xingniang’s hands, her full lips curving slightly as she responded to Xingniang’s greetings and left with her maids.
Gao’s went around to the pavilion to bid Yin Miaomiao farewell but was interrupted by a commotion outside, followed by a woman’s urgent cry, “Lady!
Lady!
Something big has happened!
There’s a serious issue in the house!”
Gao’s ignored the formalities and walked towards the door with a frown.
Yin Miaomiao and Ran Yan were also startled and looked at each other before following.
By the door, they saw government soldiers stopping a young girl in pink.
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