Chapter 20 (2/2)

Qian Lianxue had experienced a taste of beauty. How could she be willing to easily return to before? Naturally, she would be willing to exchange anything for it. During the past few days, Marquis Moyu would always praise her beautiful face every time he came to her courtyard. It didn't look as if she was wearing any makeup, but her face looked very good. He even stayed the night in her courtyard today.

Honored Concubine Xue was ecstatic, but she didn't forget that all of this was due to Nie Sangyu's cold cream. Although that woman had treated all of the concubines terribly, there wasn't any personal, deep enmity between them. And now, she had helped her in such a big way, so she would naturally say a few words to help her.

”My lord, the weather has become colder and it's going to be winter soon. The confinement courtyard is simple and crude. It doesn't offer the slightest protection to the cold. My lord, are you still going to let Sangyu continue to live there?” Qian Lianxue gently asked.

Marquis Moyu was lying next to her. His gaze moved and he said, ”It was her own fault for lacking in propriety. It's only appropriate for her to be confined for a while.”

”In this concubine's opinion, she's been confined for long enough.” Qiang Lianxue sighed and said, ”She's been so obedient. She hasn't said a single word of complaint about being beaten. This concubine heard that as soon as her body recovered, she started to embroider handkerchiefs again. This concubine has even acc.u.mulated a pile of them.”

Marquis Moyu glanced at her and said with a smile, ”You're as soft-hearted as always. Fine, if she's as good as you say, then she can be allowed to move to one of the courtyards on the east side.”

Qian Lianxue relaxed. She confirmed that she hadn't guessed wrong based on how easily he had agreed. The marquis had really just been missing an excuse to step down from his earlier decision.

Anyways, Nie Sangyu was a treasure right now. Helping Nie Sangyu was the same as helping herself. The marquis had already stayed at Qiangwei Courtyard for half a month. But, hadn't he finally stayed over at her place today?

Qian Lianxue reached out and tightly hugged Ning Yuxuan. Ah, he was a fickle man, but he still made people unable to resist falling for him. Who didn't want him to only belong to herself?

Ji Man's wish was fulfilled. She had been pardoned and could move to one of the courtyards on the east side to live. That courtyard didn't have a sign on its entryway either. And, it was also a quiet place. However, compared to the crude and simple confinement courtyard that had rats everywhere, this courtyard was at least clean and warm.

Although Liu Mama also moved here with them, she clearly wasn't watching over her as closely as before. After all, her confinement period had ended and she was a free person.

Muxu was so happy that she was crying and smiling. She supported Ji Man over to the cus.h.i.+oned couch to sit down. Then, she cleaned up the inside and outside of the courtyard until it was squeaky clean.

”Master, we don't have to be confined anymore. We're finally free.”

Ji Man stretched her hand out to tap her nose and said with a smile, ”Look at how happy you are. Don't forget. We've only escaped from prison, but we still have to strive for a more comfortable life.”

Muxu stuck her tongue out. She was clearly much bolder than before. As she attended to getting lunch, there was a bright smile on her face.

Qian Lianxue's words did have some sway. Her gamble had been correct. Ji Man touched her back. Her injuries weren't swollen anymore, but they still ached. She would slowly take things step by step. Even if Nie Sangyu wanted Marquis Moyu to fall in love with her, Ji Man still wanted to wreak havoc to his life. She would think about Nie Sangyu's wish after she was satisfied with inflicting her retribution on him!