Chapter -7

After Mama Fung delivered the items, she attached a list of items and sat in Second Miss's room for a while before leaving.

Yu Xiang waited until she was far away before picking up the list to check. However, she saw her eldest maid Cui Xi snatch the list from her hands without asking and happily said, "Miss, I'll help you put the items in the storeroom."

Yu Xiang frowned, "Give me the list, let me see."

"What are you looking at, Miss, you can't read. I'll help you keep it, it can't be wrong. "Cui Xi said as she opened the door curtain and lifted her leg to leave. Her good sister Cui Ping stood outside the window and gave her a meaningful glance. Her eyes were overflowing with greed.

Although the matriarch didn't forget to buy things for Yu Xiang every season, and they were all high-quality fabrics and jewelry, she wasn't as generous as Master Hou. The chest was full of antiques, jades, pearls, and precious stones. When opened, it was dazzling. There were even a few chests of unique little golden pigs. They were arranged neatly and looked charmingly naïve, making people drool.

The two saw that Yu Xiang's legs were crippled and she didn't have the ability to take care of herself. It must be hard and tiring to serve her, so they planned to find some way to transfer to Little Master Hou's side. Based on their looks, they might even be able to snag a position as a concubine. Just as they were suffering from a lack of money to bribe them, the young Marquis sent someone to deliver himself to their door. It was truly the will of the heavens.

The two felt as if their hearts were being scratched by a cat. They hated that they couldn't immediately fly to the storeroom and encircle the things they wanted.

In the past, Yu Xiang was a fool. She listened to everything they said and trusted them in every way. The current Yu Xiang was used to seeing the fickleness of human nature and the fickleness of the world. How could she not guess their thoughts? She raised her eyebrows and sneered, "Give me the list, I'll keep it. In the future, when I learn how to read, I'll be able to understand it. Those things don't need to be stored in the storeroom. Put them all in my room. "

"Put them all?" Cui Xi was already half a step over the threshold. When she heard her master's order, she was dumbfounded.

"These are Older Brother's kind intentions. Naturally, I have to put them in the most conspicuous place to show my respect to Older Brother. What, is it wrong? "Yu Xiang stared at Cui Xi without blinking, his eyes dark and bottomless.

She really couldn't say that she was wrong. But if all of them were placed there, what would he take? Cui Ping who was standing outside the window anxiously ran in and pointed around, "Miss, look, there is no extra space in this room. Wouldn't it be a mess to put them all on the table? It's better to put them away. "

Yu Xiang smiled carelessly. "Put all these old decorations in the warehouse and replace them with new ones. How can it be messed up? Why are you being so long-winded? Hurry up and get someone to bring the things in and arrange them neatly for me. My house is full of bad luck, so I can use the Golden Jade Qi to wash it away. "

The two of them stiffened their necks and stood where they were, not moving at all. It seemed like they were scheming something again.

Yu Xiang raised his eyebrows and said, "I can't order you around, right? Fine! Tao Hong, Liu Lu, go to the front yard and look for Older Brother. Tell him that I don't have enough servants here, so I want to borrow a few people from him! "

Tao Hong and Liu Lu were the two new girls. When they heard their master's call, they quickly threw down the things in their hands and ran to the center of the yard to answer loudly.

If they really went, Master Hou would be able to find out that something was amiss. Not only would they suffer, but they would also implicate their entire family. Cui Xi and Cui Ping were finally afraid and quickly shouted, "Don't go, don't go. We have enough people in the yard. We will find someone to bring them over. Miss, please wait for a moment. "

"Tao Hong, Liu Lu, come back." Yu Xiang hooked her finger at Cui Xi, "Give me the list. In a moment, you will arrange the items according to the order on the list. Although I don't understand, it isn't difficult to count them." No wonder 'Yu Xiang' was so stupid. He was ten years old and still hadn't entered school. Not only was he illiterate, he was also clueless about the four arts. He only knew how to play all day long. How could he not be fooled!

However, this couldn't be blamed on her. A few years ago, the Marquis Household was in a precarious situation. The matriarch tried her best to help Yu Pinyan keep his title, but neglected her two granddaughters. It wasn't until last year that the Emperor issued an imperial edict and appointed Yu Pinyan as Marquis Yongle that the family finally lived a peaceful life.

When Cui Ping and Cui Xi heard their master's words, their hearts were filled with anger and fear. This person's legs were crippled, but her brain was still sharp. She blocked all their paths, making it difficult for them to do anything. For her to be so vigilant, did she discover something?

The two girls went out with pale faces.

About half an hour later, Yu Xiang's room was completely changed. Originally, it could only be considered elegant, but now, it could be said to be magnificent. The empty dowry was filled with jewelry. Placed in the open were all priceless antiques and jades, making people not know where to put their hands and feet.

"Miss, should we put away these boxes of golden pigs?" Cui Xi did not give up and asked.

"No, just put them next to the pillow. Anyway, my legs are crippled, so I have nothing to do. Counting them in the morning and in the evening can make me happy. "Yu Xiang held the boxes close to her chest and narrowed her eyes in satisfaction.

"How can we put them next to the pillow? What if they are stolen?" Cui Ping showed a worried expression.

"If they are stolen, then I'll naturally look for you to compensate. If you can't compensate, then I'll throw you out. If you can't even look after these things, then what use do I have for you? " Yu Xiang took out a small golden pig and put it in her mouth. She gently blew on it and glanced at the two girls with ridicule.

Cui Ping and Cui Xi were completely speechless. They stiffly bowed and left the room. The current Yu Xiang's temperament was surly and her actions were treacherous. It was really hard to guess what she was thinking and what she would do. Staying by her side always made them feel like they were walking on thin ice.

Yu Xiang put away the golden pig and put the box next to the pillow. She gently stroked her aching legs and sighed. After working for a day and a night, she finally managed to hold on to the first two chapters of the story. Yu Xiang was now the legitimate Miss of the Marquis Household. She no longer had to look at other people's faces and live in fear. As for the next part of the story, she was really in the dark. She did not know anything and could only watch as she walked.

But three things were very clear. First, he had to firmly cling to Yu Pinyan's golden thigh. Second, he had to save more money in preparation for leaving the House of Marquis in the future. Third, he had to stay away from the female lead.

As long as she resolutely followed these three points, her life would not be difficult. As for this group of wicked servants, it would not be too late to deal with them after her relationship with Yu Pinyan had improved.

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After recuperating for a month, Yu Xiang's wounds finally healed. Only a foot long scar was left on her left and right kneecaps. Because of the injury to her nerves, she was paralyzed and could not stand up.

During this time, Yu Xiang's mother, the Lin Clan, did not ask about her. Her grandmother also did not come to visit and only ordered people to send a lot of precious herbs. Yu Pinyan kept his promise and came to accompany her every day. He even sent her a wooden wheelchair. Because Zhuge Liang invented the wheelchair a long time ago, this thing was not rare.

Between the brother and sister, one was indifferent and did not like to talk; the other was still thinking about her brother. She could not walk out of the shadow of her previous life and could not get close for a while.

The two of them stuttered for a while and then fell into a long silence. In order to avoid embarrassment, Yu Xiang closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep. She did not know that Yu Pinyan always stayed by her bedside for a long time before leaving.

On this day, Yu Xiang woke up early in the morning and ordered two maidservants to push her around the small courtyard. At noon, she drank a bowl of old duck soup and ate two bowls of rice before falling asleep on the bed. Suddenly, thunder rolled in the sky and lightning flashed. Soon, there was a pitter-patter of rain. Yu Xiang was clearly lying in the room, but she did not know how she appeared on a small path.

She walked forward in the mud and heard the sound of horse hooves and wheels rolling behind her. She quickly went to the side of the road to ask for help. When she turned around, she discovered that the person riding the tall horse in front was Yu Pinyan. She was overjoyed and raised her hands to shout. Yu Pinyan did not seem to see or hear her and rushed past like the wind.

The carriages also rumbled forward, completely ignoring Yu Xiang's cry for help.

Yu Xiang's legs were stuck in the mud and she could not move. She could only watch as the carriages went further and further away. When the carriages were about to turn the corner, they saw a mudslide coming from the mountain. In an instant, the carriages were smashed into pieces. Many large chests fell out of the carriages and were smashed into pieces by the mudslide.

Yu Xiang looked carefully and was stunned to find that the chests were filled with silver ingots worth ten taels each. They were washed down the mountain stream by the mudslide and fell into the surging river by the side of the road, never to be found again. She did not know whether Yu Pinyan and the others were dead or alive.

Yu Xiang gasped for breath and suddenly sat up. She discovered that she was still in the tent and everything that had happened just now was a dream. That was true. If it wasn't a dream, how could he walk?

She patted her chest and tried to calm herself down, but she could not get rid of the panic in her heart. In her previous life, whenever her brother was in danger, she would feel the same anxiety. Because of this, her brother was able to avoid many assassination attempts. This was also the main reason why she was able to keep a place in front of the Old Master.

However, she had never had such a realistic dream. It was as if everything in the dream would happen in the near future.

The more Yu Xiang thought about it, the more panicked she became. She shouted loudly, "Someone come, someone come quickly!"

Tao Hong and Liu Lu were guarding the side room next door. When they heard the shout, they immediately ran over.

"Go, find Brother. Tell him that my leg hurts badly!" Yu Xiang waved her hand.

The two saw that her face was deathly pale and her forehead was covered in cold sweat. She seemed to be seriously ill. One hurriedly ran forward to take care of her, while the other lifted her skirt and ran to the front courtyard.

The day before yesterday, there had been continuous rainstorms. The Yellow River near Sanmen Gorge had burst its banks and flooded. It had already submerged Luoyang, Yanshi, Gongyi, and several other cities. Hundreds of thousands of people had died in the flood and millions of people were homeless. The losses were disastrous. The Emperor immediately issued an imperial edict, ordering the Crown Prince to personally go to Sanmen Gorge to provide relief. As the Crown Prince's study companion, Yu Pinyan was naturally part of the entourage.

Because of the urgency of the situation, the group didn't dare to delay. They received the imperial edict and prepared to leave. When Tao Hong arrived, Yu Pinyan had already taken half a step over the threshold.

The reason Yu Xiang was paralyzed was to save him. Yu Pinyan couldn't just leave her alone. He ordered someone to pass a message to the Crown Prince, saying that he would be a bit late. Then, he hurriedly went to the west wing.

He was wearing a navy blue brocade robe. His collar and cuffs were inlaid with auspicious clouds and golden edges. His appearance was exactly the same as in her dream. When Yu Xiang saw this, her heart immediately went cold. She was even more determined to prevent him from leaving. This person was her only golden thigh. If something happened to him, she would be a cripple, a 'bastard', and a 'star of misfortune'. She wouldn't be able to live in the Marquis Household anymore!