CHAPTER 315: CHAPTER 298: BOUNDARIES

Yu Xiaolian had just put Su Jingchen into the space when Madam Gao exclaimed, "Miss, it really is you coming over. I was saying, why isn’t the gate locked? I clearly remember locking it when I came to clean two days ago.

Just now, Yishui said I’ve gone senile, forgetting to lock the door.

Miss, why did you come to Heqing Lane?"

Before Madam Gao came, she had already heard from the young masters at home about Yu Xiaolian winning the literary contest today.

Upon hearing that Yu Xiaolian won, Madam Gao regretted greatly; yesterday, Zhao Erya bet twenty taels at the gambling house on Yu Xiaolian winning, and she also wanted to support Yu Xiaolian, but after careful consideration, she didn’t dare to gamble.

Her entire fortune was only twenty taels, she didn’t dare!

But seeing Zhao Erya’s twenty taels suddenly turn into a hundred taels, Madam Gao was filled with envy!

At that moment, she was foolish, not trusting her lady, but if she had been smart enough, seeing Zhao Erya’s actions, she should have placed a small bet, even five taels, which would have turned into twenty-five taels now.

Madam Gao vowed in her heart, next time their lady competes with others, she must place a bet and earn a good amount of silver.

Follow the lady and multiply your savings by five!

Yu Xiaolian chuckled, "I’m here to retrieve something."

Madam Gao was puzzled, "Miss, you still have things kept here?"

There are no residents here; why would Miss store things here? If they were lost, would it be their fault? After all, only she and her son come over to clean from time to time.

Yu Xiaolian nodded, "It’s nothing important. I’ve found it; I’ll head back now. You go ahead and do your cleaning!"

Madam Gao replied, "Miss, take care."

After watching Yu Xiaolian leave, Madam Gao hurriedly instructed her son to fetch water for her; she wanted to wet the mop and wipe the cabinet.

Gao Yishui didn’t react, and said to his mother, "Mother, you forgot the rules at the Feng Mansion, you can’t take advantage of the lady’s good nature and pry into everything.

This is the lady’s residence; she can come whenever and for whatever reason, and it’s not your place to inquire.

If this were at Master Feng’s mansion, would you dare to ask Master Feng in this manner?"

Madam Gao was at a loss for words.

If it were at the Feng Mansion, she indeed wouldn’t dare.

At the Feng Mansion, if she dared speak to the master’s house this way, she’d most likely be reprimanded.

"The lady is different from Master Feng!" Madam Gao muttered.

Gao Yishui didn’t see it that way, "Mother, some people don’t show their anger; by the time you notice they’re displeased, it might be too late."

Madam Gao was startled, "Are you saying that my casual chat upset the lady just now?"

"Probably not, but mother, you must be more cautious in the future.

The necessary rules and boundaries, you mustn’t overstep!

Listen to your son, the three of us, speak less and work more." Gao Yishui never believed that these wealthy buyers of servants were inherently kind.

If Yu Xiaolian was truly so kind and easy-going, why would she hold onto his indenture contract and not return it to him?

His family now had savings of twenty taels, if they pleaded with the master for mercy, they could redeem themselves, Yu Xiaolian obtained his indenture contract from the Feng family without investing any money, yet showed no intention of giving him freedom. What kind of kind person would do that?

For now, he had no choice but to humbly serve the Yu Family like a workhorse, hoping that someday he’d be needed, and after earning merit, the master might, delightedly, return his indenture contract.

Madam Gao’s heart was anxious due to Gao Yishui’s words, inevitably reminding her of Madam Liang.

Madam Liang arrived at the Yu Mansion with her; due to her cooking skills, she was more favored by the master compared to her, and even had a higher monthly salary, but because she was asking with Zhao Erya about things she shouldn’t, she was sold off by the lady.

Her son was right; indeed, she shouldn’t speak recklessly or inquire randomly.

"Son, your mother has been muddle-headed, thanks for reminding me.

Rest assured, mother will remember, and be more cautious, won’t dare to pry anymore." Madam Gao assured her son.

Seeing his mother had taken it to heart, Gao Yishui then turned around and ran to fetch water.

In the whole of Heqing Lane, only the Yu Family was there, and the surrounding area had few residents, the lane was deserted.

So, as soon as she stepped out of the gate, Yu Xiaolian released Su Jingchen.

Su Jingchen was in a confused state.

He was clearly inside a sealed room just now, and now he was in an alley.

However, in that sealed room, he discovered many things and finally understood that the items Yu Xiaolian had always magically produced were actually from that room.

But all the doors in that room were unopenable.

Despite the absence of sunlight, the room was as bright as day, strange, truly strange.

Su Jingchen had a stomachful of questions to ask Yu Xiaolian, but Yu Xiaolian gestured for silence, "I’ll tell you slowly later."

Then she pulled out two melons from the space, handed them to Su Jingchen, and after thinking two might not be enough, as there’s still Su Jingyue,

She then conjured a small basket, filled it with melons, feeling satisfied.

Holding the basket of melons, Su Jingchen advised Yu Xiaolian, "When we get back, take off those colored lenses, aren’t they said to be bad for the eyes?"

Yu Xiaolian nodded, "I’ve already moved to the third floor of Zhenpin Pavilion, where I don’t have to wear colored lenses."

After parting ways with Yu Xiaolian, Su Jingchen felt very conflicted, with many and chaotic thoughts in his mind.

Is it true that only upon the host’s death does the Longevity Gu exit the host’s body?

How does it determine the host is dead? By sensing the host’s heartbeat and breathing, or something else?

He felt it necessary to understand Gu worms, thus unraveling the problem troubling Yu Xiaolian.

Yu Xiaolian didn’t return to Xiangyang Lane, nor did she go to Zhenpin Pavilion; she went back to Women’s Virtue Academy.

Thinking it over, she felt the more friends the merrier, the better the journey with more companions, deciding to give County Magistrate Ma some face, and approached Lu Manluo to speak on behalf of Ma Xiyue.

If it weren’t for the contest, Ma Xiyue could have smoothly obtained her graduation document; although losing it was entirely Ma Xiyue’s own doing, but who could deny she has a good father?

Yu Xiaolian had just greeted Lu Manluo, expressing she wouldn’t hold any grudge against Ma Xiyue and asked to let Ma Xiyue graduate normally.

Meanwhile, the Bai family servant rushed over and whispered in Lu Manluo’s ear, making her face increasingly grim as she listened.

"Something happened at home, I need to return to the Bai Family.

I’ll make arrangements regarding Ma Xiyue to ensure she receives her graduation document normally; sorry for the inconvenience, Young Sister Yu."

Lu Manluo’s expression was anxious, presumably something happened at home, Yu Xiaolian quickly said, "If there’s anything you need help with, Sister Lu, do come to me!"

Lu Manluo responded, and then hurriedly turned around to leave with the reporting servant.