Chapter 19: I Can’t Calm Down at All Right Now

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“Miss, why don’t we have that maid identify the eldest young lady as the mastermind behind all this?”

“No need. My purpose is to set an example. Besides, even if Sheng Hongfei is accused, at worst she’ll be punished with book copying and house arrest. It’s hardly worth the effort.”

After all, without the fragrant pouch, she still faces three more electric shocks.

Isn’t that far more thrilling than a meaningless punishment?

Xiaodao nodded, impressed and learning from her.

“What about the maid’s family? Should we deal with them too?”

“No need. Just keep an eye on them; who knows when they might give me another chance to set an example.”

“Miss, you are truly clever. You not only deter those with ill intentions but also obtain the indenture contracts of the servants in the courtyard—killing two birds with one stone.”

Xiaodao looked at her mistress with admiration.

Since the marriage, Miss Yun Zhaozhao seemed to have suddenly awakened, showing remarkable wit.

If the general knew, who knows how pleased he would be.

“Don’t celebrate too soon. Even with the contracts in hand, not everyone can be trusted. You should carefully review everyone’s background in the estate later, including their families and which other households they’ve served.”

“Yes, Miss, I’ll get right on it.”

“Miss, what about me? You haven’t given me any tasks for a long time.”

Jinchui looked on eagerly from the side.

Since arriving in the capital, her martial skills had been almost useless; she could only idle away her days.

Would there come a day when Miss no longer needed her?

Seeing her unease, Yun Zhaozhao sighed softly—she had been negligent.

Both Jinchui and Xiaodao were girls she had rescued as children on the border.

They had grown up by her side, not blood relatives but closer than family.

Due to their tragic childhoods, both lacked a sense of security and were emotionally dependent on her, almost treating her as their sole anchor.

“Don’t worry, there’s plenty of work. You won’t get to slack off even if you want to.”

“What kind of work?”

Jinchui’s eyes lit up as she looked at her.

“The main courtyard has announced they won’t manage our retreat anymore. So the priority is to set up a kitchen here — pots, pans, everything.”

Jinchui immediately patted her chest. “Don’t worry, Miss. Jinchui guarantees it will be done perfectly.”

As long as there was work, she was full of energy.

The whole afternoon, Jinchui was like a busy little bee, bustling about.

“Xiaodao, watch them build the stove. I’ll go buy pots and a furnace.”

Before Xiaodao could reply, Jinchui disappeared like a gust of wind at the garden gate.

“Damn it!”

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Sheng Xingye stormed angrily into the mansion.

Changsheng hurried after him, barely daring to breathe.

“It’s all that crazy woman Yun Zhaozhao’s fault!”

“Am I no good? I’m strong and healthy; seven times in one night is nothing! How could she think I’m incapable?”

“I’m going to tear that lying mouth of hers apart now!”

Changsheng dared no longer play the coward and quickly grabbed his master’s arm.

“Sir, calm down, please.”

“I can’t calm down right now!”

Sheng Xingye was nearly furious enough to lose control, ready to tear someone to pieces.

Changsheng understood his master’s feelings perfectly.

Anyone would lose their cool if they were followed out the door and had their private matters gossiped about, especially when it was used as a bet. No man could stay calm.

But... that was Madam Liu!

“Sir, the innocent will be cleared. Once you consummate with Madam Liu, the rumors will naturally fall apart.”

“Who wants to consummate with that shrew!” Sheng Xingye shouted angrily, his ears turning red despite himself.

“Excuse me, coming through.”

Hearing the voice behind, Sheng Xingye instinctively turned his head.

“Bang!”

He collided nose-first with the butt of a pot, the pain bringing tears to his eyes.

“You clumsy dog servant, watch where you’re going... ah!”

Sheng Xingye clutched his nearly crushed foot and hopped about.

Already full of rage with nowhere to vent, he immediately ordered, “Someone, catch that dog servant and break his legs...”

Before he finished, Changsheng pulled him back.

“Sir, stop. That’s Sister Hammer.”

“Just a maid, what’s there to fear!” Sheng Xingye said defiantly, but he didn’t order anyone to catch her.

He glanced back to see Changsheng breathing a huge sigh of relief, which only made him angrier. He raised a foot and kicked out, “You disgraceful thing!”

Changsheng felt deeply wronged.

In the end, he bore it all alone.

By the way, where is Changying? Why hasn’t he returned?

Jinchui was quick; she had the kitchen ready by afternoon.

But since the newly built stove wasn’t usable yet, Yun Zhaozhao sent someone to bring takeout from an outside restaurant.

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“Miss, aside from Changsheng and Changying who serve the young master, we’ve finished checking all the servants in the estate. There are four with families; two of those families served in the former household, one is...”

As the mistress and servant spoke, Sheng Xingye stormed in angrily.

“Yun Zhaozhao, what’s going on? Why has the main kitchen stopped making food even for the estate? And you say it’s your decision? Are you trying to starve me?”

Yun Zhaozhao didn’t reply, instead turning her head to look outside the door.

“Miss, the food has arrived.”

Jinchui entered carrying food boxes but immediately scowled when she saw Sheng Xingye.

Xiaodao tugged her, stepped forward, and laid out the dishes along with two sets of chopsticks. “Miss, young master, please enjoy.”

Then she led Jinchui out and distributed the remaining food to the other servants.

The servants, who had been tense all afternoon, were both surprised and delighted by this treatment.

“Signature dishes from Weiju Zhai? Well, Yun Zhaozhao, you refuse to eat at home but buy from the restaurant; have you got too much money to burn... Hey, wait, I haven’t taken any yet...”

Before he could finish, he watched Yun Zhaozhao take the last bite.

“...That’s it?”

Sheng Xingye was dumbfounded. “Are you a starving ghost reincarnated?”

Yun Zhaozhao kept working quickly, saying, “You only have one mouth; you can choose to eat or talk.”

Sheng Xingye fell silent and focused on grabbing food.

The two of them finished six dishes completely.

Full and satisfied, Yun Zhaozhao stretched lazily, ready to wash up and sleep.

Her routine was truly regular now.

“Eh, why aren’t you leaving yet?”

A trace of awkwardness flickered across Sheng Xingye’s face as he shouted, “Why would I leave? This is my room!”

“So? You’ve always been sleeping in the study, haven’t you?”

“Why should I give you the big bed and sleep in the study?”

Yun Zhaozhao gave him a strange look. “Huh, you’re acting unusual today. Weren’t you adamant about not consummating? Aren’t you afraid I’ll sleep with you in the middle of the night?”

“You dare!”

Sheng Xingye was all bluff and bluster but his eyes flickered with a hint of evasion.

Yun Zhaozhao grew more suspicious. “I’m getting the feeling you’re secretly looking forward to it.”

“Nonsense, stop imagining things.”

“I’m only staying because I don’t want you to hog your room.”

Yun Zhaozhao looked at him deeply, then waved her hand. “Fine, suit yourself.”