Chapter 330: Chapter 330: Victory Report

This is the Jade Pendant carried by the Emperor, and Princess Nanzhang who has seen the Emperor many times naturally recognizes it.

Almost losing the Jade Pendant is a much more serious offense than Xingxing throwing mud on Xie Jinyu’s face.

Now it’s not that Xie Jinyu doesn’t want to let go, but rather it depends on whether Su Jin is willing to act as if nothing has happened.

Xie Jingchen said, “Let’s go.”

Su Jin turned and left.

Xingxing shivered, hugging her arms, following behind Su Jin.

After they walked away, she looked back once more.

Xie Jinyu’s eyes burned with anger.

Originally, she was to be compensated with a thousand taels.

She thought it was too little.

Then!

Even the thousand taels were gone!

With no one around, the Hidden Guard looked at Xingxing and said, “That Jade Pendant… .”

“Keep it down, I hid it,” Xingxing said.

She originally intended to hide the whip.

But the whip was too big and easy to find.

The Jade Pendant was too small, so she deliberately ran to the edge of the lotus leaves and dropped the Jade Pendant under the lotus, making it easier to find.

She only threw a little mud at the young lady.

Just that, and she almost lost her life.

Following the young lady, she was living happily every day, and she didn’t want to die.

“You’re quite clever for a young maid,” the Hidden Guard praised.

“Of course,” Xingxing said, feeling delighted.

“Our Marquis says one should never place all hope in others under any circumstances, but must learn to use all conditions around to save oneself, to understand borrowing strength to gain strength,” Xingxing said.

Saying this, Xingxing said, “I forgot something important.”

She turned and ran back.

The people by the shore hadn’t all left.

Xingxing jumped into the Lotus Pond to pick some lotus leaves and then climbed back and ran back.

The mud followed her all the way.

The maids were stunned.

They had never seen such a maid.

Even in such a state, picking lotus leaves! Would she die if she didn’t pick them?

Su Jin was speechless.

If she guessed correctly, Xingxing’s heart was indeed shocked today and she must eat something good to calm down.

Back at Agarwood Pavilion, Xingxing went to her room to take a bath, then changed into clean clothes.

She grabbed a chicken from the small kitchen and went to the backyard.

After a fierce battle at the Lotus Pond, nearly losing her life, she acted as if nothing had happened.

Her heart was indeed expansive.

Compared to Xingxing, Xie Jinyu was much more fragile.

As a noblewoman, having mud thrown in her face, and the maid not getting whipped, left her without dignity.

After a bath and changing skirts, Xie Jinyu cried to Princess Nanzhang.

“Mother, even a maid is acting high and mighty above me now!” Xie Jinyu cried.

Princess Nanzhang was furious at her daughter’s inadequacy.

This daughter of hers was a bit stupid.

Pushing someone into the water, she could’ve had the maid do it, but insisted on watching personally, getting herself involved.

If that Jade Pendant wasn’t found today, she herself wouldn’t be able to escape responsibility.

That Jade Pendant meant for the Crown Prince, the Empress had hoped for years that the Emperor would give it to the Second Prince, but he never agreed.

Unexpectedly, it landed in the hands of that female bandit and ended up in the maid’s satchel.

If the Empress were to learn of this, she would surely be furious.

Letting the maid carry it, weren’t they afraid of losing it!

Thinking of losing it…

Princess Nanzhang’s eyes flashed, and her lips curled into a cold smile.

Lost in thought, Xie Jinyu said dissatisfied, “Mother!”

“Mother knows how to deal with them,” Princess Nanzhang said.

Xie Jinyu was a bit skeptical.

Mother always says she’ll deal with them, but what happens?

Every time it’s their misfortune.

She couldn’t accept this injustice!

Even if heaven favored them, she didn’t believe heaven never nods off!

After Princess Nanzhang left, Xie Jinxiu arrived.

The two previously ignored each other but now got along again, influenced by a common enemy, they became inseparable allies.

“In a few days, it’s the Lotus Viewing Banquet at Prince Yu Mansion, isn’t it easy to teach our sister-in-law a lesson?” Xie Jinxiu said.

“What good idea do you have?” Xie Jinyu asked.

Xie Jinxiu whispered a few words in her ear.

Xie Jinyu said viciously, “That’s how she should be embarrassed in front of everyone!”

Agarwood Pavilion, backyard.

Xingxing sat by the fire adding wood.

The Hidden Guard watched from afar.

The Eldest Young Madam and the maid exemplified the spirit of rising stronger with every setback.

To them, no obstacle in life seemed insurmountable?

That’s why their lives were always so joyful.

Xie Jingchen taught Su Jin how to play the flute.

Even though Su Jin was still somewhat off, it was acceptable.

Playing the flute at night on the bamboo cottage rooftop, the atmosphere was perfect.

It was a good night’s sleep.

Su Jin woke up early the next morning.

After washing up, she headed straight to the small kitchen to make a cake.

The weather was getting hotter recently, so making it in the morning ensured freshness, and by the time she finished, it was already late morning.

Su Jin had her breakfast in the small kitchen.

She packed the cake and placed it in the house before taking Xingxing to Qihao Hall to greet the Old Madam.

After the greeting, Su Jin was just about to talk about the homecoming visit when Xie Jinhuan spoke first, “Sister-in-law, don’t forget to prepare a gift for Princess Rouyi when attending the Lotus Viewing Banquet at Prince Yu Mansion in a few days.”

Xie Jinyu cast a furious glance at her.

Why couldn’t she keep quiet!

Xie Jinhuan offered a friendly reminder, and Su Jin responded with a smile, “I’ll remember.”

She looked to the Old Madam, “Today is my mother’s birthday, so I’ll be going home for a bit.”

“Why didn’t you mention it earlier, the Duke Mansion should’ve prepared a birthday gift,” the Old Madam said.

“My mother isn’t hosting a big banquet, my husband and I are just going back for a meal,” Su Jin said.

Su Jin gave a polite nods and left with Xingxing.

In front of the Old Madam, Xie Jinyu couldn’t confront Xie Jinhuan.

After leaving Qihao Hall, she asked, “Are you turning to sister-in-law’s side?!”

Xie Jinhuan said, “I didn’t mean it that way.”

“Then why remind her?!” Xie Jinyu gritted her teeth.

“I know both elder sister and second sister are resentful towards sister-in-law and mother is busy managing the Duke Mansion; she can’t attend to everything, but if we all go and only sister-in-law is empty-handed,” Xie Jinhuan explained.

“Sister-in-law’s first time attending a banquet, if she doesn’t know enough, others will blame the Duke Mansion, and it’ll be our embarrassment.”

Xie Jinyu, having been lectured, felt humiliated, “You’re so meticulous!”

Throwing those words, she turned and left.

Behind her, Xie Jinhuan looked at her with disdain.

Aside from venting on us, why not try challenging our sister-in-law!

Su Jin returned to Agarwood Pavilion, had half a cup of tea, and then left with Xie Jingchen.

Halfway there, Xingxing carrying a food box said, “Miss, this morning a magpie was chirping on top of the bamboo house, something good is surely going to happen if we wander the streets today.”

Su Jin twitched her lips.

This maid was already prepared to take action.

They stepped out of the Duke Mansion.

A man rode over on a horse, tightened the reins, and said, “Great joy! The Great General has captured King Beimo alive!”

“He will soon return with triumph!” the man said excitedly.

The gate guards rejoiced at the news, cheering.

Capturing King Beimo alive!

What a monumental achievement!

The guard was overjoyed.

Manager Li came over and said, “Go quickly to inform the Old Madam and the Commandery Princess.”

The servant ran straight into the mansion.

Su Jin looked at Xie Jingchen, she hadn’t expected such thrilling news upon leaving.

“What should we do now?” she asked.

“It’s only a victory report, it will still be some time before grandfather and father return,” Xie Jingchen said.

“Let’s go to Dongxiang Marquis Mansion first.”

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