Chapter 6 : Open the secret stash 1

Zhong Cai began to observe this new residence.

It is a large yard, divided into inner and outer yards, with high walls on all four sides, so privacy protection is quite good.

There is a main house in the inner courtyard, which is the couple's new home. There is an empty room on each side of the main house, which is their practice room. Both rooms are connected to the main house by corridors. There are two rooms on the left and right sides of the inner courtyard. The left one is the bathroom and the kitchen, and the right one is equipped with bedding and simple furniture, which should be used by children or for entertaining guests.

There is a large open space between the houses. There is a flower bed near the second gate, where only some ordinary plants are planted.

There is a big tree in front of the flower bed, extending a wide canopy, with a stone table and two stone benches placed underneath.

The rest of the place is very flat, enough for practicing martial arts.

Through the second gate is the outer courtyard, which is opposite the main gate. There is a small room on the left side of the main gate which is the gatehouse. There are three rooms on each side of the outer courtyard, which are simply furnished and can be used for servants to live in. The open space in the outer courtyard is also very large, which can also be used for practicing martial arts, and can be used by servants when they are not serving.

Zhong Cai nodded with satisfaction.

Don't underestimate this small courtyard. It's actually quite large. It's at least several times bigger than the houses he had seen in his previous life. Even when he was in the Zhong family in this life, although there were large and small courtyards in Yuehe Garden, he was only assigned a small one - there was no distinction between inner and outer courtyards, and there were only four or five houses. It was much smaller than here.

The one who really has a hard time adapting should be his buddy... Thinking of this, Zhong Cai couldn't help but glance at Wu Shaoqian.

Wu Shaoqian followed Zhong Cai around and there was actually a smile on his face.

Seeing this, Zhong Cai first praised Wu Shaoqian in his heart - he is indeed his best friend, and his mentality is very strong! He also praised himself twice - he said that it was the right decision to marry here this time, otherwise how could his buddy be so energetic so quickly? Hey, he is indeed his best friend!

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After looking at the residence, Zhong Caicai looked at a few people in the side corridor.

These are all the men they have now.

Three of them were brought by Zhong Cai, guarding Zhong Da and two death-indentured servants. The one standing next to Zhong Da in black was his buddy's death guard, Xiang Lin.

There were also two maids who looked to be in their twenties, dressed simply and with average looks. Their exposed fingers had calluses from years of work, and it was obvious that they were not close servants.

Wu Shaoqian glanced at the two maids, thought about it for a moment, and remembered. He turned to Zhong Cai and said, "They were originally responsible for sweeping the Yunteng Courtyard. Their names were Miaohua and Miaoye."

Zhong Cai felt that this sounded familiar. After thinking about it, he recalled it and said, "You told me about this before. Your eldest brother had a concubine who almost beat a pair of sisters to death. The reason was that the sisters accidentally broke her things. She took it out on them, which was not human. You happened to see it and rescued them and left them to work in your yard... They were them?" He immediately understood, "No wonder they didn't leave, as they were grateful to you."

Wu Shaoqian smiled slightly.

Many times, friends are always willing to think the best of others, but Miao Ye and Miao Hua's eyes are full of fear and uncertainty. The reason they stayed was probably not because of gratitude, but because they had nowhere to go. After all, Wu Xiang was very vengeful. The other servants could find their own ways after leaving, but once they left, they would probably have no way to survive.

The two maids lowered their heads slightly. They were very panicked because their thoughts were seen through.

Wu Shaoqian explained to Zhong Cai in a low voice, and then said, "I am Wu Xiang's elder after all. Even if my status has changed, she can't openly touch the maids in my yard."

Zhong Cai also looked at the expressions of the two maids and knew that his buddy was right, but he still patted Wu Shaoqian on the shoulder and said with a smile: "It's for survival, it's not shabby, as long as you do it quickly, other things are not important."

Wu Shaoqian glanced at him and said, "Just keep it in mind."

Zhong Cai put his arm around Wu Shaoqian's shoulder and said with a smile, "Don't worry."

The two maids didn't expect that Zhong Cai would get along with Wu Shaoqian in this way, but they didn't dare to think too much about it. They just lowered their heads and tried their best to show loyalty.

Zhong Cai directly ordered: "The six of you will live in the outer courtyard. Xiang Lin will pick the room first, then Zhong Da will pick one, and the remaining four will be allocated by Xiang Lin. Each of you will live in one room first, and if more people come later, we can change the accommodation."

Xiang Lin replied in a deep voice: "Yes, Master Cai."

Jongdae was Jongchae's confidant, and he answered habitually, "Yes."

Zhong Cai instructed again: "Miao Hua and Miao Ye will still be responsible for sweeping and cleaning, and do some chores like scrubbing."

The two maids quickly responded, "Yes, Master Cai."

Zhong Cai took out two more death contracts, glanced at the names on them, and said, "Zhou Lin who can cook, and Dong Jin who is nimble?"

The two death indenture servants stepped forward respectfully.

Zhong Cai said, "Zhou Lin will be in charge of cooking, and Dong Jin will be in charge of running errands. When you are free, help Zhou Lin. If there is anything wrong, you can remind each other."

Zhou Lin and Dong Jin responded.

Zhong Cai continued, "Zhong Da can be the concierge. If there is anything you need to do, let Dong Jin take over."

Zhong Da also responded.

Zhong Cai then said: "Xiang Lin is mainly responsible for protecting Shao Qian, and the rest of the time he can just practice and improve his strength."

Xiang Lin responded respectfully.

Wu Shaoqian interrupted, "If Ah Cai goes out, Xiang Lin, you go with him."

Xiang Lin said: "Yes."

Zhong Cai glared at Wu Shaoqian.

Wu Shaoqian smiled and said, "You can't make me worry."

Zhong Cai had nothing to say. He turned around and stared at the servants, giving their final instructions.

"No one is allowed to enter the inner courtyard without permission unless summoned. If there is danger, Xiang Lin and Zhong Da can act at their own discretion."

All the servants responded again.

After giving the instructions, Zhong Cai waved his hand and asked everyone to leave.

The second door was closed by Xiang Lin. Wu Shaoqian looked at Zhong Cai, a little surprised - according to his personality, he should have asked Zhou Lin to prepare food now, why would he let them go now?

Zhong Cai had a strange expression on his face.

Wu Shaoqian frowned and asked with concern: "Acai, are you feeling unwell?"

Zhong Cai nodded honestly: "Yes, I feel quite uncomfortable." Before Wu Shaoqian could say anything, he quickly added, "I feel like I may have taken some yang from you last night."

"It's just...it seems like I'm about to open the secret treasure of my soul."

It happened so suddenly!

Wu Shaoqian took a deep breath and indeed found a faint fluctuation in Zhong Cai. He was immediately angry and amused - what does it mean to replenish yang? How can opening the secret treasure be related to that kind of thing? Ah Cai is such a jerk when he speaks.

Zhong Cai was dragged by Wu Shaoqian into the main house, still talking nonsense.

"I'm not saying this casually. When I was at the Zhong family, I thought I had to wait until I reached the Pi Palace Realm to summon a companion treasure. But I ended up opening the secret treasure overnight just to get you married. If it wasn't because I took you, then what else could it be..."

Seeing that his face was turning pale with pain, Wu Shaoqian knew that it was a critical moment, so he simply kicked the door open, picked up Zhong Cai and quickly carried him to the bed.

Zhong Cai started muttering again, "Being carried like a princess is so embarrassing," and rolled over on the bed.

Wu Shaoqian turned around and immediately closed the door, then sat down beside the bed to accompany him.

"I advise you to save your energy. The more you move, the more it hurts."

Zhong Cai rolled around in sweat, still yelling, "I'm calling it a distraction!"

Wu Shaoqian had no choice but to pull him back and hold down his hands.

However, Zhong Cai's hands could not move, but that did not stop him from kicking his legs outward, and as he kicked, his whole body fell under the bed like a cricket pupa.