Chapter 257 (1/2)

Chen Yu immediately stood up and pulled Yi Lin towards the outside.

Just as the two pushed open the door of the temple, they saw Xing’er hastily running towards them. Seeing Chen Yu, she did not have time to salute, as she quickly said: “A corpse was found at the bottom of a well in the small garden. Someone recognized it as fourth young miss’ personal servant, Pei’er.”

Saying this, she looked towards Yi Lin. She clearly remembered that fourth young miss had arrived with a maidservant.

Chen Yu glared at her then quietly asked Xing’er: “Who discovered it?”

“It was Li Xiang.” Xing’er said, “She is a strong but stupid girl who was brought in at the beginning of Winter. She was in charge of cleaning up the yard. This servant already sent someone to detain her, but Li Xiang was scared completely witless. She is spouting nothing but nonsense.”

“Young miss.” Yi Lin was a little scared, “It was all because this servant was inept. Would young miss please provide a punishment.”

“What is the point of saying such things now!” Chen Yu settled her mind and said to Xing’er: “This matter absolutely must not be circulated. Give everyone who heard Li Xiang’s nonsense money to shut their mouths.” She then said to Yi Lin: “Send Li Xiang out of the manor first thing tomorrow morning. The further she is sent away the better. It would be best to send her out of the capital.”

“Yes.” Yi Lin hurriedly nodded and complied.

“As for the corpse in the well…”

“Young miss, let’s fill up the well!” Xing’er came up with an idea, “If it can’t be filled, just seal it. Say that the well is dried up, so the well will no longer be used from today onward.”

Yi Lin pondered a little then said, “How about digging up the corpse and burying it? That Pei’er desperately chased me around during the day and fell into the well on her own.”

Xing’er was quite smart and immediately understood that Yi Lin was giving herself an excuse, thus she quickly nodded and agreed, saying: “That’s right. There is a lot of snow next to the well, and it’s very slippery. It just happened that the opening of the well is lower, so falling down is quite expected. It’s nothing too serious. It’s nothing more than a careless servant. Eldest young miss, there is no need to take it to heart.”

Yi Lin felt that Xing’er was truly very promising. Presently, Chen Yu was lacking personal servants. Very often, there were too many things for her to handle alone. Xing’er had also been with the madam in Jin Yu courtyard, and she was very reliable.

Thus she gave Chen Yu a look, and Chen Yu immediately understood what she meant. Without saying whether or not she lacked personal servants, Xing’er had helped her with these sorts of matters. With this sort of servant, there were two options, one was to kill her and the other was to continue using her.

Pondering a little, she looked at Xing’er solemnly then said: “You did very well today. As a servant working for her master, I am very satisfied. From this day on, you will remain at my side. Allow Yi Lin to train you. Learn well from her. So long as you work hard, I will not mistreat you.”

Xing’er was waiting for these words from Chen Yu, as she immediately broke into a smile and knelt: “Eldest young miss, do not worry. This servant will definitely do her best to take care of you. I definitely will not betray you.”

Chen Yu nodded, “Very good.”

Yi Lin quickly went over to help her up then said: “Xing’er, in the future, we will both be eldest young miss’ people. Regardless of what you do, you must always think of eldest young miss. Do you understand?”

“This servant understands. In the future, I hope sister Yi Lin will provide additional teaching.” Xing’er was truly sweet with her words, and her mind was quite nimble. Immediately after being taken in by Chen Yu, she began to handle important matters, “This servant will immediately go find people to fill the well.” After saying this, she turned and ran off.

Yi Lin watched the departing girl’s figure and said: “I hope that she will be useful. Young miss has many helpers at her side.”

Chen Yu glared at Yi Lin, “You have the nerve to say that! You were clumsy with your work. Next time this happens, I will not protect you.”

“This servant knows her mistake.” Yi Lin said this and knelt, “Would young miss please forgive this servant this time.”

Chen Yu heaved a sigh. Yi Lin was the most beneficial person at her side. When it came to punishing this servant, she truly was not very willing. “Forget it.” She reached out and helped Yi Lin up. When handling servants, one often had to give both the carrot and the stick, especially with the closest ones because she knew the most secrets. “Go get some money and accompany Xing’er in settling down the people who saw the corpse. Remember, you absolutely must make sure that they shut their mouths. Also, those that fill the well will be given a bit more. Also give Xing’er a little more. We are still counting on her to help us in the future.”

“This servant understands.” Yi Lin thought quickly then added: “I will burn some joss paper at the well, later on, to keep it from becoming haunted.”

“Do as you see fit.” Chen Yu did not want to say anything further. Turning around, she returned to the temple.

At this time in Tong Sheng pavilion, Feng Yu Heng had not yet slept. She was currently practising her martial arts in the yard.

The month at the military camp had allowed her to recover some of the abilities she had from her previous life, allowing her to improve her situation. Not only had her physique improved, even her qing gong had improved.

Huang Quan was at her side and training with her. The two would occasionally adjust their technique and would occasionally spare, but it was very carefree.

When they finally stopped, Feng Yu Heng reminded Huang Quan: “You need to find someone to pay attention to the situation in Yu Lan courtyard. Han shi’s fetus needs to steadily develop. We can not allow anyone to take action.

Huang Quan had a cruel smile on her face, saying: “Young miss wishes to see the excitement afterward?”

She nodded, “Of course. Things will only be interesting after the child is born. Feng Jin Yuan will only look good once the green hat is on his head. To be harmed in such a dubious way by others, wouldn’t that make Han shi even more pitiful?”