Chapter 239 (1/2)

t.i.tle: The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir

Chapter 239 - Leaving behind a net when returning the fish to the pond (2)

The carriage was being driven to a more remote area, Changle Street. The sound of music could be heard throughout the street. This was an area where many court-owned entertainers were placed. With her guard up, Danzhu looked at Nie Sangyu and said, ”Who are you picking up? Didn't you say that you were bringing us back home?”

Ji Man didn't respond. The carriage had already stopped. The driver lifted the curtains, and a woman with a beautiful posture and a good figure entered the carriage. She was holding a Chinese lute.

Shocked by the sight of this woman that looked worn-down by life, Danzhu exclaimed, ”Mistress Jinse?!”

Jinse very respectfully saluted Nie Sangyu, then she sat down by her side. She didn't even bother looking at Danzhu.

”Because of his relations.h.i.+p with Sir Qian and also recalling his old affections with Lianxue, the marquis definitely couldn't treat Lianxue poorly.” Ji Man smiled as she said, ”I brought Jinse so that she can take care of Lianxue. Jinse will stay in Qian Residence until Lianxue's health improves.”

Danzhu slightly trembled. In her arms, Qian Lianxue's brows had also slightly moved.

She had been the one that framed Jinse and had the marquis kick her out of the household. This was just one of the many orders that she had carried out. After she carefully carried out this order, she told the third prince that this incident had nothing to do with her. Someone else had been responsible and used her as an excuse. At the time, she had been unconscious and hadn't been able to stop the marquis. The third prince hadn't cared much that Jinse was gone. After all, the marquis didn't favor Jinse.

But, why had Nie Sangyu brought Jinse back now to attend to her?

Qian Lianxue felt very bewildered, but she didn't dare to open her eyes.

Jinse had been born in a brothel and had belonged to it since she was born. When she left, she thought her life was turning around. But, she ended up being Qian Lianxue's innocent sacrificial victim as part of balancing act. Who wouldn't feel angered if they were betrayed by their teammate?

It was exactly this anger that Ji Man liked. And so, she had Dengxin redeem her a few days ago, then Jinse was to wait here until they came to pick her up so that she could serve Qian Lianxue.

Releasing Qian Lianxue back to Qian Residence was the same as releasing a fish back into a pond. Until her child was found, she had to set a net in this pond.

---

Qian Lianxue had already been brought inside. Before stepping through Qian Residence's entrance, Jinse saluted Nie Sangyu. Her smile was lovely as she said, ”Jinse thanks Madam for her great benevolence. Jinse had thought she would be doomed to that life forever.”

Ji Man smiled back. ”Aren't you afraid that I'm using you?”

”So what if you are?” Holding the Chinese lute, Jinse lightly plucked a string. ”This servant is already accustomed to being used. Besides, if this servant was put away and forgotten, that would feel more tragic.”

She had gotten so used to looking at people's expressions and accommodating their moods. Actually, as woman that entertained guests, she had been quite lonely. She had wanted to stop at Marquis Moyu's estate, but she hadn't known that the water there was too deep. Even after all of her painted rouge had been washed away, it still hadn't been enough to keep her safe.

In the future, she would willingly marry a merchant and live a simple life.

Ji Man only smiled in response and went back into the carriage.

---