amaotonovel Chapter 295 Thanks
Chapter 295 Thanks
Chapter 295
After the maids and servants half-dragged, half-carried Lu Zhaozhao away, the Marquis's previously erect back finally collapsed. She stared toward the courtyard gate, a look of unconcealed sadness. The Marquis knew she wasn't completely ignorant, but she'd usually been tolerant of Lu Zhaozhao out of respect for her mother. But now, with the facts laid before her, Lu Zhaozhao's behavior had left her with a certain certainty. Even if it wasn't her, she was certainly responsible.
The Marquis's wife really values the child entrusted to her by her old friend, but no matter how much she values him, it is not as much as her own biological son. This child does not care about the lives of others just because he doesn't like someone. The Marquis's wife dare not think about what the result would be if Yao girl had not encountered it. The doctor said that if she delayed for a few more hours, her little son might suffer from a lifelong leg disease. She was really scared. If Lu Zhaozhao could be so cruel today because of such a small matter, who knows if he would do something more excessive to their family in the future. In this case, it would be better to send Lu Zhaozhao away early. At worst, she could take care of her in-laws.
Seeing his wife's gloomy expression, the loyal and brave marquis felt distressed. However, with the younger generation present, he could not say much and simply stepped forward and gently patted the marquis's shoulder.
The Marquis's wife looked up at the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, and seeing the comfort in his eyes, her heart warmed.
Seeing that she had put her worries aside, Marquis Zhongyong looked at his two sons and Luo Shuiyao who were in the yard, and signaled to his wife with his eyes.
Following his gaze, the Marquis' wife saw Luo Shuiyao standing there with her eyes downcast, wondering what she was thinking. She understood her husband's thoughts. Although she had lived a life of luxury, she was not unreasonable. She had misunderstood Yao girl before, but now that the truth was clear, she deserved a proper apology.
With this thought in mind, the Marquis's wife turned and walked towards Luo Shuiyao. Before she could speak, Luo Shuiyao, as if sensing something, raised her eyes. Upon seeing the Marquis's wife, she immediately bowed and said without hesitation, "Madam, I have something I would like to discuss with you. I hope you will agree to it."
Luo Shuiyao's attitude and address were so polite that the Marquis frowned slightly, thinking that she had been harsh in her previous criticism, which had made her feel resentful. However, the Marquis knew she was in the wrong and could not say anything. After hearing Luo Shuiyao's words, she nodded and said, "Whatever you say, as long as your aunt can do it, I will agree to it."
As soon as the Marquis's wife finished speaking, Luo Shuiyao lifted the hem of her skirt, knelt down in front of the Marquis's wife, and performed a great salute.
The Marquis's wife was startled and subconsciously took two steps back. When she came to her senses, she hurried forward to pull Luo Shuiyao, but Luo Shuiyao stopped her with her hand.
"Aunt, I am originally the daughter of a commoner. Thanks to the kindness of the Marquis and his wife, I am fortunate to be able to come to this prosperous capital. However, I have no relatives or friends in the Marquis's mansion, so it is not appropriate for me to stay here for a long time. Besides, it is unreasonable for a guest to stay in the house forever. Today, I boldly resign, and I hope that the Marquis and his wife will agree."
Without waiting for the Marquis's wife to respond, she bowed deeply again and said, "I hope that Madam and the Marquis will be in good health and everything will go well in the future."
Luo Shuiyao's words were too direct, and she didn't give Madam Hou any chance to interrupt. When she finished speaking, Madam Hou looked at her with complicated eyes and asked, "Are you still blaming me?"
Luo Shuiyao lowered her eyes and bowed again, saying, "Madam, you are overthinking. I am grateful to the Marquisate and would never blame you. Besides, the prince is ill, and as his biological mother, your anxiety is understandable. I am not unreasonable, so I hope Madam can rest assured."
She wasn't being hypocritical; she truly felt it. She wasn't a teenage girl who, after witnessing wealth and glory, would lose her place. She wouldn't blame the Marquis' wife, but she wouldn't get too close to her either. She would always cherish this friendship, but that was all. It wasn't appropriate to stay in the Marquis' mansion any longer; it was only fitting to leave now.
Upon hearing this, the Marquis's wife wanted to say something more, but the Loyal and Brave Marquis raised his hand to stop her: "Alright, Yao girl is not a narrow-minded person, so she won't blame you. Don't think too much."
Hearing the words of the Loyal and Brave Marquis, the Marquis's wife twitched her lips slightly, but she eventually suppressed the words that were rising in her throat. The Loyal and Brave Marquis ignored her and looked past her at Luo Shuiyao. Seeing Luo Shuiyao's determined expression, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Then, he slowed down his tone and asked, "If you want to leave the Marquis' Mansion, I won't stop you. But your parents are both dead, and you're all alone, with no relatives in the capital. If you leave the Marquis' Mansion, how do you plan to survive?"
"Thank you for your concern, Lord Marquis. Although my parents are gone, I still have family at home. During my time in the capital, I've found some ways to make a living. I now have a small shop and a simple house. Although my life after leaving the Marquis's mansion is not as comfortable as it was back then, making ends meet is not a problem."
"Oh?"
Hearing Luo Shuiyao's words, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery was somewhat surprised, his face unable to conceal his astonishment. He carefully examined the girl in front of him, who was wearing a simple dress and had her hair tied up in a bun with only a wooden hairpin. Although she was outstandingly beautiful because of her parents, she did not look like someone who could endure hardship.
But one cannot judge a person by appearance. This girl is gentle on the outside but strong on the inside. It seems that she had planned to leave long ago. She was able to quietly open a shop and find a house right under the nose of the Marquis' Mansion. This made it even more obvious that she was determined to leave. The Loyal and Brave Marquis had to suppress his surprise and nodded, saying: "Okay, okay, you are a person with your own ideas and plans. Since you are determined to leave, I will not stop you. But remember, the Marquis' Mansion will always be your backing. If there are any ignorant villains, just send someone back to find me."
As he spoke, he seemed to have thought of something and looked at the Marquis' wife: "Give her the indentures of the servants in the courtyard and take all those who serve her with her. When Yao leaves the mansion in the future, we will have someone to take care of her, and we can rest assured."
The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery looked at Luo Shuiyao again and said, "Don't worry, the servants in the Marquis' Mansion, even if their indentures are no longer with the Marquis' Mansion, are still my servants. Their monthly allowances will continue to be paid by the Marquis' Mansion."
These words were full of good intentions, and they relieved Luo Shuiyao's worries. She had originally planned to wait for the Marquis's wife's approval before proposing to buy the maids' indentures, but since the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery had spoken first, she saved herself the trouble. Luo Shuiyao opened her mouth again to express her gratitude: "Thank you, Marquis. My small shop is doing well, and I can still get a few taels of monthly salary. I am deeply grateful for your kindness, Marquis and Madam."
Seeing that the two of them had finalized the matter in just a few words, the Marquis's wife wanted to say something to persuade them to stay, but she swallowed it back into her throat again.
Luo Shuiyao bowed once more to the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery and his wife, then slowly stood up. Her gaze first swept over Ye Yunzhou, whose eyes were fixed on her, a dark expression that was difficult to interpret. Luo Shuiyao's heart tightened, but she forced herself to look away, instead glancing at Ye Yunxing, who sat in the corridor, hesitant to speak. After a moment's thought, she softly said, "Second brother, rest well. When you're better, come find me."
After saying this, she bowed solemnly to the two of them, then turned to leave. Unexpectedly, Sang Ma, who was beside the Marquis's wife, hurried into the yard, her face slightly panicked, and reported, "Madam, Marquis, someone is coming from the Right Prime Minister's residence."