Chapter 674: Chapter 674: Young Miss, Please Come Back to the Residence with Us!

Long Yue got up and went to the door. She tilted her ear to listen and indeed heard footsteps, which sounded steady, not like those of assassins.

Long Yue pondered for a moment; it was most likely related to the Wei State Duke Mansion.

"Stay calm and wait!"

Long Yue placed the whip next to her. As long as those people dared to harm her, she would swiftly retaliate.

"Ah!"

You’er exclaimed and turned around, slipping out the back door.

Long Yue knew he went to keep watch, so she didn’t stop him.

Over there, an elderly nanny in her forties or fifties led a team of servants, approaching leisurely.

The old nanny held her head slightly high, clearly a very proud person. Behind her were several servants, along with someone resembling a steward, following closely.

"Nanny Chen, it’s here!"

The steward bent slightly, pointing to a row of small wooden houses ahead.

Nanny Chen nodded lightly, "Mm!"

She had long seen the row of small wooden houses, her brows slightly furrowed.

Truly dilapidated!

Imagine, the noble daughter of the Wei State Duke Mansion, living in such a rundown estate, truly made one sigh with emotion.

"Really a lack of order. How can such dilapidated houses accommodate the young lady? Let’s hurry and bring the young lady back!"

Though this Nanny Chen repeatedly referred to her as the ’young lady,’ there was no respect in her tone, even a hint of disdain.

Indeed, what kind of place is the Wei State Duke Mansion?

That holds the title of Duke of Daliang!

How many Dukes of Daliang are there? Countable on one’s fingers!

The daughter of the Duke Mansion is undoubtedly someone atop the pyramid, a person who must be a noble maiden, dignified, elegant, cultured, and talented.

But someone who grew up in such a place, what could she possibly have?

Poetry and etiquette? The accomplishments of qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting?

Impossible!

This rural bumpkin can only be an inexperienced shallow girl, who would probably be astonished just seeing their bright and neat attire!

Undeniably, this old nanny was dressed quite lavishly.

Her gown was made of luxurious silk with exquisite embroidery, around her neck hung a string of glazed Buddha beads, on her wrists were a pair of green jade bracelets, and a piece of warm jade tied at her waist.

Her jet-black hair was shiny and smooth, treated with the finest hair oil, adorned with a gleaming jade hairpin, and a pearl flower made of cascading pearls in her hair.

Even the matriarchs of wealthy households couldn’t compare to these accessories, yet she was just a steward nanny of the Duke Mansion.

From this point, it can be seen how extraordinary the status of the Duke Mansion is.

With an order from Nanny Chen, two maids and two servants stepped out of the line, heading towards the small wooden house.

The house was only ten zhang away from them, yet it felt like a vast chasm between them.

"Ah!"

You’er scurried back into the house, gesturing to Long Yue.

Long Yue roughly understood his meaning, the corner of her mouth curling into a mocking smile. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

They were actually here to take her back?

Reflecting on Yun Yan’s tragic death, the entire story and sequence of events were now vividly clear in her mind.

Someone at the Wei State Duke Mansion wanted Wei Yunyan back, but the Madam disagreed, so they sent people to kill her. What they didn’t expect was running into her.

Otherwise, by the time they came over now, they would likely have found a decomposing, stinking corpse!

The corners of Long Yue’s mouth slightly curved, revealing a playful smile.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

At this moment, knocking came from outside.

"Is anyone there?"

"Ah!"

Under Long Yue’s indication, You’er voluntarily went to open the door, while Long Yue formally stepped outside to greet them.

"May I ask, who are you...?"

Long Yue looked at them with apparent confusion, clearly puzzled by the newcomers.

The young servant calling at the door was stunned when seeing You’er open it, and then surprised when he saw the young woman emerge.

Standing opposite was a graceful young lady, radiant at eighteen, standing quietly, with a look of gentle obedience.

A small, delicate palm-sized face, sculpted almost as if by the gods with appealing, enchanting features, willow-leaf brows, starry eyes, a perked little nose, and a bright red petite mouth beneath.

Several loose wisps of fine hair at her temples, fluttering in the gentle spring breeze, added a touch of charm to that exquisite small face.

"Zhao Wu, why are you standing stupidly? Hurry in and invite Miss Wei out!"

The steward on the other side saw Zhao Wu frozen like a fool and immediately grew angry, urging from behind.

Zhao Wu then snapped back to reality, awkwardly smiling at Long Yue, "May I ask, are you Wei Yunyan, Miss Wei?"

After speaking, Zhao Wu somewhat regretted it; this wasn’t the attitude he was supposed to display!

Originally, according to the Madam’s instructions, he was supposed to act arrogant and give this yet-to-be-wed Miss Wei a face to see, but then...

Zhao Wu’s face turned a liver shade.

Long Yue knew her small and delicate appearance stung this person deeply, but she showed no emotion on her face, still slightly bowing her head, "Yes, but I am not any Miss Wei!"

Zhao Wu was embarrassed; they were here to take her back, but she outright denied it. Initially meant to humiliate Wei Yunyan (Long Yue), but in the end, the tables turned on them.

Zhao Wu awkwardly said, "Miss, what are you saying? Since you’re Wei Yunyan, you are our Miss Wei of the Wei Mansion. Previously, letting Miss stay in this remote mountain forest truly wronged you! Fortunately, the Old Madam now misses Miss dearly and specifically sent us to bring you back to the mansion."

"It’s fine, I quite enjoy the life of idle clouds and wild cranes, living here is quite good."

Long Yue’s response remained calm as water.

Zhao Wu, "..."

After dawdling here for so long, the steward had grown impatient and stood behind them, overhearing the exchange, his gaze slightly surprised.

This Miss Wei seemed quite different from their expectations.

According to their imagination, this Miss Wei, adrift among commoners, would surely become like a village woman, coarse, shallow, inexperienced, timid, and groveling.

However, just this exchange revealed that this Miss Wei was not someone to underestimate!

Remarkable indeed!

The steward’s eyes turned cold; bringing such a woman back to the mansion would likely bring unrest.

Especially what she just said, seemingly soft and harmless yet razor-sharp upon careful pondering!

Both the steward and Nanny Chen were people sent by the Old Madam, loyal to her, but also devoted to the Duke and Madam. If Wei Yunyan were just a useless countryside girl, they would simply take her back and treat her like a parasite.

Yet now, Long Yue had shown her sharpness, making everything different again.

Nanny Chen too noticed the clues, stepping forward to scrutinize Long Yue up and down.

The girl just stood there, allowing her to observe, without any sense of being out of place or shy. Nanny Chen squinted, smiling, "Not bad! Please, our Miss Wei!"