Chapter 84: The move to Ningzhuo 4 (1/2)

The Dukes Mansion

Su Liya looked to Rong Rong ”about Ningzhuo, could you tell me everything about it?”

”Yes,” Rong Rong replied happily. She couldn't let an opportunity to gossip pass.

Baozhai shook her head as she saw the gleeful look in Rong Rong's eye and muttered in a tone a little higher than a whisper ”Gossip monger”.

Rong Rong sneered at her for a few seconds, then ignored her. She was in her full element as she poured out everything she knew about Ningzhuo.

Su Liya's expression got darker the more she found out about her new ”home”. The Emperor didn't bother hiding his hatred this time and went all put with his actions. The Emperor was something, he was willing to send one of his best generals away to a place that could be referred to as the farthest ends of the earth.

All because of good old jealousy, it was a miracle he managed to keep his kingdom with his level of intelligence.

After all her complaints Madam Lu and the steward began to prepare for their move, she and word to Su Liya to get her things and servants ready for the move. Su Liya didn't know how much time they were given to prepare before Lu Yaozhu resumed duties.

After washing her face, She got dressed and left for the main courtyard where Zhu Fengyin and Lu Yingjie stayed. By the time she arrived the news had spread wide, even Zhu Fengyin was aware. As soon as she was announced by the maid, Zhu Fengyin paused her painting and sent all the maids away, her new head lady's maid Tian Tian included.

Tian Tian was promoted after Su Liya was engaged since she had served Zhu Fengyin tge longest out of all the maids and was the closest to Zhu Fengyin. Ever since her marriage, Su Liya had met Tian Tian a few times but didn't have any time to talk.

However as Tian Tian Walked out of Zhu Fengyin's room, Su Liya smiled friendly but only received an unfriendly look from Tian Tian. Tian Tian just glared at her and walked around her, the smile wiped off her face. Su Liya watched her life before going in.

Baozhai and Rong Rong noticed their little exchange but pretended otherwise, they weren't in a safe place to talk. However, Baozhai found Tian Tian's reaction to their mistress odd and decided to look into this. At Su Liya's order, they stood outside the door while their mistress walked into the room.

Su Liya grinned as she walked in, Zhu Fengyin who was seated on a stool on the round tea table next to her bed, shook her head on seeing her grin. ”only you would smile at a time like this” Zhu Fengyin said and gestured to the stool opposite hers ”get seated”.

Su Liya sat opposite her and pulled the tray of snacks on the table closer. ”what is the point in wailing my eyes out, the Imperial edict has been drafted. Everything is already set in stone, crying won't change anything”.

”At least you know that I don't have to play the consoles” Zhu Fengyin muttered while pouring herself a cup of tea.

Su Liya took a bite of one of the little round cakes on the tray and gestured to the cup of tea with her chin. ”Is that for me?

Zhu Fengyin frowned at her, ”no! The kettle is right in front of you, do that yourself”.

Su Liya whistled silently, ”easy there, Xiao Yin. All I did was ask a question, why do you want to swallow me whole. Are you in a bad mood?”

Zhu Fengyin looked sideways for a second and replied hurriedly ”no!”

”Really? So it is common practice for you to snap at people. How did I not notice that while serving as your maid”

Zhu Fengyin sighed and placed the kettle on the burner at the side of the table. ”I got a message from my father, he wants to meet me”

”What is wrong with meeting minister Zhu” Su Liya replied and took the cup of tea from Zhu Fengyin.

”Hey you_” Zhu Fengyin gave her a glassy stare and said in a chilly tone ”hey tea thief, give that back”.

”No!” Su Liya said as she gulped down some tea.

”You Little_”

”Little? Ah ah don't forget that I am older” Su Liya said wiggling her index finger at Zhu Fengyin.

”Ah that is right, I keep forgetting you are ancient,” Zhu Fengyin said with a big smile.

Su Liya glared at her and snapped ”well at least I am not the one scared of her father.” She shook her head ”what is wrong?”