After the favored concubine remarried, the aloof and powerful minister forcibly took her away.

Chapter 4 Setting Rules for Her

Xiang Ning carried her things to Mo Song Yuan. She didn't have many things, just a few clothes to change into and some daily necessities.

The money I've saved over the past three years has been deposited in a money exchange.

It's not safe to leave the money in her hands.

Unexpectedly, when she arrived at Mosong Garden, the servant at the gate stopped her.

"Young man, I was transferred by the First Madam to serve the Eldest Young Master. My name is Xiang Ning."

Xiang Ning smiled and gave her name, but she didn't expect that even after she said that, the servant in front of her would still block her way.

"You are Xiang Ning?"

The servant's gaze swept unabashedly across Xiang Ning's face.

That kind of gaze made Xiang Ning feel very uncomfortable.

In his eyes, she was like a commodity that could be looked at at will and sold for a price.

Xiang Ning lowered her eyes and said, "Yes."

"She is indeed quite attractive, no wonder...hehe."

The servant sneered, his gaze making Xiang Ning feel nauseous.

She knew that Pei Yanzhi was currently in Mosong Garden, which was why she could only swallow this humiliation in a humble manner.

Pei Yanzhi thought she was a maid who had climbed into his bedchamber and felt that she was restless.

If Xiang Ning wanted to stay by Pei Yanzhi's side, she had no choice but to hide her claws and become a docile maid.

"I didn't hear what the master said. Why don't you ask him what he means, Miss Xiangning?"

The servant leaned against the door, intending to prevent Xiang Ning from entering.

Xiang Ning raised her eyes, her gaze sweeping past the servant and landing on a maid in green standing under the eaves of the Mosong Garden.

Her face was aloof and ethereal, breathtakingly beautiful, yet her eyes held a hint of resentment.

Seeing this, Xiang Ning looked away.

“Very well, then I will return to Qionghua Courtyard first and inform the First Madam about the matter at Mosong Garden, and then ask Mama Liao to come with me.”

After saying that, Xiang Ning turned to leave without looking back. Just then, the maid in green called out, "Xiao Wu, what are you doing?"

Upon hearing her voice, the servant boy, known as Xiao Wu, immediately became much more respectful.

"Sister Qingzhu, what brings you here?"

"Come and take them inside."

Qingzhu's voice was very pleasant, like a lark's. The closer you got, the more you felt that she was beautiful enough to be someone's wife.

Xiang Ning glanced at it once and then looked away.

It seems that the servant's show of force was just to vent Qingzhu's anger.

"You're Xiang Ning? Come with me."

Qingzhu slightly raised her eyelids and scanned the area up and down.

She is indeed beautiful, a real beauty in the making, and has even won the favor of the First Madam, so it's not easy to make a move on her.

The two looked at each other, and Xiang Ning obediently lowered her head and followed Qing Zhu's steps.

Mosongyuan is located at the easternmost part of the Pei residence. There is a stream with flowing water in the courtyard, and the scenery changes every ten steps. A pavilion standing high up connects to Lanhui Pavilion.

As the eldest son of the Pei family, Pei Yanzhi did not rely on the protection of his ancestors, nor on the support of his own father.

Pei Yanzhi owes his current position as Minister of the Court of Judicial Review entirely to himself.

Therefore, in the Pei family today, no one dares to contradict him when he speaks.

Even if something is black, others can still praise it as white.

Because Pei Yanzhi is the one who stands at the pinnacle of power.

As his daily residence, Mosongyuan was naturally grand.

"Master prefers quiet and doesn't like impetuous maids. In Mosong Garden, I serve you personally. As for you, since Master hasn't said anything, you will serve in the outer courtyard from now on."

Qingzhu walked ahead, her lotus-like steps light and graceful, her figure as beautiful as a willow swaying in the breeze.

Besides her good looks, she must have other outstanding qualities to stay by Pei Yanzhi's side.

As for what she said about Xiang Ning serving in the outer courtyard, Xiang Ning couldn't be happier.

Pei Yanzhi was someone she couldn't handle; one encounter nearly brought her to her death. What she needed was protection, and she didn't want to die before she even received it.

Qingzhu took Xiangning to the outer courtyard of Mosong Garden and casually assigned her a job.

It looked as if he were treating an insignificant maid with indifference.

After giving the instructions, Qingzhu left.

Xiang Ning carried her things to the servants' room and put them inside.

The green bamboo looked at her as if she were facing a formidable enemy. However, Pei Yanzhi did not treat Xiang Ning any differently, so the green bamboo did not make a move.

It seems that in this Mosong Garden, Qingzhu's status is no different from that of a concubine.

Xiang Ning raised an eyebrow slightly and tidied up her things.

It doesn't matter, she doesn't care about these things. Once she gets into Mosong Garden, Pei Yongcheng won't dare to reach in.

Meanwhile, Fang'er, who had been inexplicably beaten up by Liao's mother and her men, was filled with extreme hatred.

Xiang Ning! What makes her so lucky? She always manages to escape danger, and now she's even hooked up with a young master. Just wait, she'll never let her get away with this!
Fang'er's face, twisted with extreme hatred, fell into the bowl of water, making her look like a sinister and wicked ghost.

Xiang Ning stayed in Mosong Garden for three days, and during those three days, she did not see Pei Yanzhi again.

He seemed to have completely forgotten about the Mid-Autumn Festival family dinner.

Xiang Ning worked diligently at Mosong Garden, never going out, for fear of being targeted by Pei Yongcheng again.

Pei Yongcheng had been chasing after her for three years, and she knew his personality best.

Besides, in this world, what we can't have is always the best.

The meat that Bae Young-sung couldn't get his hands on always tasted delicious.

To avoid any unforeseen complications, staying put is the best course of action. She's not always so lucky to be rescued.

However, the servants of Mosong Garden heard some gossip from somewhere, saying that she was sent by the First Madam to be Pei Yanzhi's concubine.

The way those people looked at her was full of contempt and disdain.

Sometimes, when Xiang Ning passed by, she could hear those foul words coming from their mouths.

"Hey, go to the storeroom and get the flowers and herbs we need for this month."

That day, Xiang Ning had just finished washing clothes and was about to go home when Xiao Wu called her back.

“The job of taking care of the flowers and plants in Mosong Garden is your job, not mine.”

Xiang Ning was just pretending to be gentle, not wanting to attract too much attention. She wasn't really a pushover, someone who would let others bully her.

As Xiang Ning walked past him, Xiao Wu revealed a sinister smile and grabbed her.

Before Xiang Ning could react, she was pushed into the stream.

The stream was not deep, only reaching the girl's waist.

She was soaked, and the autumn wind made her feel chilly.

Her damp clothes clung to Xiang Ning's skin, outlining her graceful figure, exquisite curves, and alluring shape.

Xiao Wu's gaze fell on her, and he couldn't help but open his mouth slightly wider.

Xiang Ning usually looks a bit rustic, but I never expected...

"what!"

Before he could finish his reflection, Xiao Wu was kicked into the stream.

Under the covered bridge, Pei Yanzhi stood there, still in his red official robes, his expression cold and aloof, tinged with a hint of frost.

Xiang Ning looked up and met his eyes. Tears dripped down her cheeks, heading towards the overlapping mountains.

Pei Yanzhi's gaze darkened slightly before he looked away.

"Chenghua".

He spoke in a cold voice, his official robes exuding an imposing aura, as if this were not his Mosong Garden, but the Dali Temple, a place for interrogation and torture.

By the time Xiao Wu was dragged out and beaten by Cheng Hua, Pei Yanzhi had already left.

Xiang Ning hugged herself and walked out of the stream.

She didn't expect Pei Yanzhi to save her, but this man was truly cold and indifferent.

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