There are too many female protagonists with deceased husbands in the Qin Dynasty's Past Books.

Meeting them will not only taint you with their money-grubbing ways, but will also likely only create more trouble for you. The best course of action is to shut yourself off and ignore them.

Hearing Jiang Mo say that, Chu Yan frowned even more.

He glanced around warily, and only after Jiang Mo confirmed that no one was eavesdropping did he lower his voice and cautiously say, "Brother Mo, I haven't asked you yet, how come you're the only servant who passed the test? This isn't what we planned!"

"This is probably what they mean by natural beauty being hard to conceal, and the bright moon always shining its radiance."

Jiang Mo boasted arrogantly, which made Chu Yan roll her eyes, but she didn't forget to remind him of the important point.

"So you've been targeted by the Second Miss?"

"Probably, otherwise why would they have specially arranged a room for the two of us? Hmm, I think letting you into the resort is probably to keep you as a hostage~"

Jiang Mo said this half-jokingly, but also intentionally to remind Chu Yan not to be careless.

Upon hearing this, the latter immediately tensed up, unable to sit still for a moment, as if someone might come and arrest them at any moment.

In reality, Jiang Mo was overthinking things this time.

Hu Meier's attention was entirely on Jiang Mo, thinking about what kind of test questions she should give him tomorrow to make things difficult for him, and she didn't even notice Chu Yan, whom she had only glanced at.

Chunlan was more meticulous and noticed Chuyan, whom Jiang Mo pretended to be his younger brother.

So after consulting with Hu Yuer, Chu Yan was allowed to stay, but what kind of work or chores she would be assigned was still undecided.

Most of the time it will be leisurely work such as tending to flowers and plants and feeding pets.

This can be considered a reward for Jiang Mo finding the Crimson Blood Fungus.

Speaking of praise, one cannot help but mention the large gold ingot that Jiang Mo was holding in his hand. Its heavy weight was truly delightful.

A full three hundred taels of gold.

As the price for buying the Crimson Spirit Blood Ganoderma from Jiang Mo, Hu Meier paid in cash, demonstrating her usual extravagance.

Even Jiang Mo couldn't help but sigh at this moment:

"Little Swallow, don't be afraid. Look, serving the Second Miss brings many good things; you might enjoy endless blessings in the future!"

"But it's just the two of us here."

Looking at the glittering gold ingot, the little swallow couldn't help but feel conflicted. Even though she was young, she knew what a windfall three hundred taels of gold was. For ordinary families, it would be enough to live a life of comfort and ease.

However, this amount can only meet the immediate needs of the birds' expenses...

"Wanting everyone to be safe and happy is no ordinary wish. I never imagined that you, Chuyan, would have such lofty aspirations at such a young age."

Having guessed what Chu Yan was thinking, Jiang Mo's playful expression also disappeared.

He casually tossed the gold ingot aside, put his hands behind his head, looked at the ceiling, and murmured, "How can such an ambition be achieved by human effort?"

"I can only do my utmost to find that legend..."

Chapter 37 I think you're deliberately picking a fight.

"Jiang Mo, are you ready to take on the second test?"

Hu Meier, who usually loves to sleep in, got up very early today and couldn't wait to get down to business.

Even though in Hu Yuer's eyes, she was still being silly.

However, the young lady of the manor is busy dealing with the marriage pressure from Lord Huoyu. These days, apart from selecting a good future husband, she probably won't have time to discipline Hu Meier.

This made the latter act even more recklessly.

Yesterday, she sent the servants who were vying for the position to the back mountain to search for the Crimson Blood Mushroom, but she herself stayed in the manor, at most running out at the end to clean up the mess.

But today, even the exam questions are announced outside.

The waterfall, carrying immense force, crashed down from the top of the cliff, shattering and splashing countless tiny, silvery-white droplets.

Even in the sweltering summer heat, this place still offers a rare touch of coolness.

Furthermore, the silent mist, under the sunlight, ripples with a dreamlike rainbow halo, making the scenery even more enchanting.

Even Hu Meier couldn't help but be quite captivated.

Even though the waterfall is not far from the villa, she has had very limited opportunities to come here since she was a child.

Although Huo Yugong doted on her, he was more worried about Hu Meier getting hurt.

Hu Yuer, who has always played a motherly role, is trying to raise her younger sister into a well-bred lady who never leaves the house.

Although her discipline did not seem particularly successful.

Whenever Hu Meier looked out over the waterfall from the Listening Waterfall Pavilion, she would yearn for the scenery. Now that her wish had finally come true, she was overjoyed.

It would be even better if there weren't so many people around.

As her gaze swept over the group of servants and guards, whose faces were filled with tension and who seemed to want to surround her completely, Hu Meier couldn't help but sigh inwardly, her heart filled with helplessness.

She knew that it was already a good thing that she was able to get out.

However, the uncomfortable feeling of being surrounded by so many people always made Hu Meier feel somewhat uneasy.

Her eyes flickered slightly, and her gaze unconsciously turned to the other protagonist of today's events. She saw Jiang Mo and his younger brother, Jiang Yan, wandering apart from the crowd, pointing at the crystal-clear mountain spring, seemingly discussing how to catch fish and shrimp from it.

There wasn't a trace of nervousness on his face.

It was as if they weren't there to undergo some rigorous test, but rather to enjoy a spring outing; they were completely unrestrained and carefree.

Hu Meier couldn't help but feel envious when she saw this.

However, she couldn't easily show these emotions, and in front of everyone, she still tried her best to maintain the demeanor of a dignified and elegant second young lady.

My mood became even more depressed.

"The sooner the better. Sister Chunlan, please bring Jiang Mo over. Let's test his abilities with this second test right away."

Once Hu Meier gave the order, Jiang Mo had no peace and quiet.

He walked up to Hu Meier, bowed to her, and asked as the crowd parted to make way for him:

"Second Miss, is there anything you wish to instruct me on?"

Before speaking, Hu Meier first looked Jiang Mo up and down, her eyes seemingly showing a rather satisfied expression.

The exam questions were not yet completed, but Jiang Mo was already a servant of the manor.

Their clothes were no longer the tattered garments they had found before, but instead the uniforms of the servants of Huoyu Manor.

Despite its rather simple style, it couldn't resist Jiang Mo's shirt!

Although he was tall, he was still rather thin. But after taking the Crimson Blood Mushroom yesterday, the surge of energy and blood made Jiang Mo much stronger.

It's like the perfect clothes hanger.

Coupled with his exceptional energy and spirit, which were clearly superior to those of ordinary people, Jiang Mo still exuded a handsome appearance even without any deliberate dressing up.

Hu Meier couldn't help but be slightly dazed by what she saw.

It wasn't until Chunlan gently called her twice from the side that she came back to her senses. Seeing that Jiang Mo was calm and composed, seemingly not lost in thought, Hu Meier couldn't help but pout slightly.

Unlike Jiang Mo, who only changes into new clothes occasionally, Hu Meier's clothes are different every day.

Perhaps because she was in a better mood today, she was no longer as careless about her appearance as she was yesterday. She not only changed into an outfit suitable for going out for a spring outing, but also adorned herself with a lot of jewelry, which dazzled everyone's attention.

If we're talking about eye-catching scenery, Hu Meier is undoubtedly the most captivating sight here.

The youthful energy and charming beauty that emanate from her are truly captivating, and the gazes that linger on her may seem somewhat inappropriate, yet they are also silent marvels that need no further explanation.

Jiang Mo, however, merely glanced at her respectfully.

He then respectfully lowered his head, staring at his toes, quietly awaiting Hu Meier's instructions.

Unlike a hot-blooded young man.

They resembled the old servants who had lived in the manor for many years and had become accustomed to following the rules, keeping their heads down and not daring to do anything that violated the rules.

Hu Meier had seen this kind of attitude many times since she was a child.

It's so commonplace that it doesn't evoke any particular thoughts, let alone make one lament, "There's already a pathetic, thick barrier between us."

But for some reason, seeing Jiang Mo in the same posture made her feel irritated.

However, the other party did not act in any way that would violate the rules, leaving Hu Meier with no reason to lash out. She could only turn her head away angrily and look instead at the bottomless cold pool below the waterfall.

"The water in this cold pool is crystal clear and icy cold, making it an excellent material for the mountain villa's winemaking."

With her slender, pale fingers raised, Hu Meier pointed to the pool water rippling with white waves, talking to herself without looking at Jiang Mo's reaction.

The tone of his voice when he spoke carried a hint of sullenness.

"And this is where you'll take the second test. You need to retrieve it for me. Hmm, this will do..."

Originally, Hu Meier had long planned how to tease Jiang Mo.

Since she had casually mentioned three test questions yesterday, she wasn't in a hurry to eliminate him. She set out challenging but not excessive questions that Jiang Mo could complete with all his might.

Save it for the last question, then completely crush the other person's hopes.

In order to prolong the time he could tease and make things difficult for Jiang Mo, and to enjoy the look of frustration on his face when he finally failed to achieve his goal.

It must be delicious.

Only then did Hu Meier feel that she had completely avenged her previous grievances. If Jiang Mo were to attempt theft again in the future, she would not hesitate to reveal his identity and arrest him.

However, Jiang Mo's attitude just now made Hu Meier change her mind.

Why is this guy so calm? He doesn't seem nervous at all. Am I the only one who cares about what happened before?

Or perhaps, they mistook someone for someone else?

No, probably not. This guy's disguise was clever, but there were still some flaws, especially his eyes, which I remember very well...

That indifferent look in his eyes, as if he didn't care about anything.

I've only ever seen that on that scoundrel.

And it only flashes by occasionally.

An unnamed anger rising in her heart made Hu Meier change her mind, and she stuffed the embroidered handkerchief that she had been holding in her palm back into her hand.

She said she wanted Jiang Mo to help her retrieve something, and then she started working on her things.

She subconsciously reached for the jade bracelet in her hand, but immediately pulled it back, shaking her head inwardly: No, this was a birthday gift my sister gave me before.