"Slave Siqi, please pay my respects to the young lady."
The woman kneeled respectfully in front of Chu Yunxi and announced her name. Chu Yunxi was stunned.
"Your last name is Si?"
Because of her mentor, she is particularly sensitive to this word Si.
"Miss Hui, my surname is Si."
Chu Yunxi narrowed his eyes, always feeling that there was something fishy, but he couldn't tell what was fishy.
"Get up and talk, has your father been buried yet?"
"Thank you, Miss. Thanks to Miss's help, everything has been settled."
Si Qi's every reply was respectful and respectful, and she really didn't look like a cheating person. However, Chu Yunxi wouldn't be careless.
"Where are you from? What do you do in your family and who else is there?"
"Miss Hui, I was originally from the capital. My father was a small teacher. He later moved to Licheng. He just returned to the capital recently to let my father return to his roots. There is no one at home anymore."
Li Cheng? Chu Yunxi always felt that something was strange. Maybe it was because there were too many coincidences in Si Qi's life experience. However, with this information, it should be enough to find out the authenticity of Si Qi's identity.
"As soon as you enter the mansion, you should start by serving as a maid. Do you have any opinions?"
"Young lady can give me a place to stay. I am extremely grateful. I will definitely do my duty."
"Okay, Xiaolian, take her to see Uncle Cao."
"Yes, miss."
Xiaolian had already walked to Si Qi, but she did not get up.
"My slave has something that I concealed from the young lady. I hope that the young lady will forgive me."
"What's the matter?"
This Si Qi itself made Chu Yunxi feel suspicious. Now when he heard her say this, he was not too surprised and asked calmly.
Si Qi reached out and touched her face. While Chu Yunxi and Xiaolian looked surprised, she tore off the half of the red spot, revealing an originally delicate and pretty face.
Xiaolian's mouth opened wide,
"You, you, you are so good-looking, why do you have to act ugly? If you hadn't acted ugly, you wouldn't have been bought by someone long ago, and you wouldn't have had to kneel there and suffer for two days."
Si Qi said calmly:
"I don't want to sell myself to a hypocrite. I only want to be a slave, not a concubine, and I don't want to be a bed-warmer. That's why I made this bad move. I hope you will understand me."
Xiaolian understood and nodded in admiration. It was rare to be so depressed and still have such a character.
Chu Yunxi also did not expect that, from this point of view, this Si Qi is really a well-planned person. If there is no problem with his character, he can be very useful.
"Xiao Lian, go and find Uncle Cao."
Looking at Si Qi, she suddenly thought of Xiao Feifei in the embroidery room. She didn't know if she had adapted to it, so why not ask her too.
"Yes, miss."
Xiaolian trotted away and soon found Butler Cao.
"Miss, are you looking for an old slave?" Butler Cao saluted respectfully.
Chu Yunxi pointed at Su Qi:
"Uncle Cao, this is my new maid. Let her stay in my courtyard and be responsible for cleaning. She will be recorded as a third-class maid."
First she took a fancy to Su Qi's character, and if she wanted to use him for her own use in the future, it would be better to keep him by her side and observe her.
Secondly, there are two masters in her courtyard, An An and An An, who are watching. If Si Qi really has any bad intentions, there is nowhere to start. It is safer than leaving it elsewhere.
"Yes, miss, I have written it down."
Neither Xiaolian nor Si Qi expected that in the blink of an eye, Chu Yunxi would change his mind and transfer Si Qi from a rough maid to a third-class maid.
Si Qi knelt down and kowtowed again.
"Thank you, miss."
"Xiao Lian, take her down first to settle her down."
"Yes, miss."
Xiaolian led the people down, and then Chu Yunxi asked Butler Cao.
"Uncle Cao, how has Xiao Feifei been doing recently?"
"Miss, she seems to be emotionally stable. In addition to doing work every day, she sleeps and eats well. However, she doesn't talk much and doesn't smile."
"How can I laugh when such a big change happens in my family?"
Chu Yunxi sighed with emotion. Butler Cao nodded, that's the truth.
"Uncle Cao, find some books for her to read, travel notes and the like that can broaden people's horizons. She is always bored by herself, and it is inevitable that she will have random thoughts."
Chu Yunxi thought that even if she wanted to give Xiao Feifei a chance, she would have to wait until Xiao Guogong and Jun Hongyan returned to the west. Otherwise, Xiao Feifei's heart might not really settle down.
"Yes, I'll do it now, old slave."
Uncle Cao bowed and retreated.
Chu Yunxi sighed softly, why did she come back after causing so much trouble for herself.
Tomorrow, Princess Wantao's birthday party will go smoothly.
According to what Jun Lingyun said, Dongfang Muze will find a reason to shirk tomorrow. The emperor has prepared a play with great effort, but there is no protagonist. The emperor must be unhappy.
The next day.
The palace was very lively, and all the famous ladies and ladies from the capital were invited to attend. However, apart from the prince, the only male guest was the Prince of Dongyi.
The emperor's intention to bring Princess Wantao and Prince Dongfang together was clearly revealed.
As the birthday girl, Princess Wantao didn't have much joy on her face, and her heart was even more desolate.
Her father held such a grand birthday banquet for her not to please her, but to exchange benefits from her.
Even though the congratulatory gifts continued, Princess Wantao didn't respond much. Until she heard the eunuch singing:
"The Crown Princess and Princess Nanyan join forces to present a pair of white rabbits!"
Then she smiled slightly and came over to greet him.
"Sister Yunxi, Princess Shengya, you are here."
Chu Yunxi stepped forward and hugged Princess Wantao. In the eyes of outsiders, it was a sign of intimacy, but Princess Wantao heard Chu Yunxi say in her ear:
"Princess, everything has been arranged. You will not be allowed to marry Prince Dongfang. Today is your birthday, so be happy."
Princess Wantao was about to cry, but she held it back and nodded vigorously. There were still people in this world who cared about her.
"Here, take a look at them and see if you like them."
Chu Yunxi sent the little rabbit to Princess Wantao. Come to think of it, she had two younger sisters without knowing it.
Princess Shengya also said:
"If it were anyone else, I wouldn't be willing to give them away. Look at them, they look like two little furry dumplings."
At this moment, Princess Wantao felt warm and happy in her heart.
He stretched out his hand and hugged one. The little rabbit was also well-behaved and was being stroked by Princess Wantao.
"Thank you, I like it very much. Come and sit."
She handed the rabbit to her maid and led Chu Yunxi and Princess Shengya to sit next to her.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived~"
The eunuch's loud singing made everyone stand up at the same time and look outside. They were always as cold and stern as the prince who was spotless, but he always made people look in awe.
"See His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"No gift."
Jun Lingyun's eyes fell on Chu Yunxi, and when he saw Princess Wantao and Princess Shengya beside her, he withdrew his gaze and sat in his seat diagonally opposite Chu Yunxi.
Today is Wantao's birthday, so he will give up Xi'er to Wantao.
"The Emperor has arrived! The ladies have arrived!"
After everyone arrived, the emperor walked out from behind the curtain with a few concubines.
"Meet the Emperor."
Everyone saluted again, and the emperor looked around, frowning slightly.
"Without the courtesy, how can I not meet the Eastern Prince?"
The emperor glanced at Eunuch Fu, and Eunuch Fu agreed.