Country Maiden: Fields and Fortune-Chapter 60

59, Arrangements (2 more updates)

As Xiaohe Village drew nearer and nearer, Xie Zhinuan let out a quiet sigh of relief.

“Let’s go to my house first, unload the stuff, and then we’ll talk,” Xie Zhinuan said softly.

Yuan Liuwang had no issues whatsoever.

When the carriage arrived at the doorstep, Xie Zhinuan planned to go to the house across to get the key from Yuanbao, but saw Yuanbao coming out and quickly called out, “Young Master Yuan!”

A smile hung on her face.

Duobao looked at Xie Zhinuan, frowning slightly, his expression cold and stern.

Xie Zhinuan also froze at the sight of Duobao.

“…”

This man, who looked exactly like Yuanbao, didn’t seem to be Yuanbao.

“I’m looking for Yuanbao!” Xie Zhinuan hurriedly said.

Duobao hummed indifferently and didn’t want to pay attention, but seeing her coming from the house across, he said, “Wait a moment, I will call Yuanbao!”

He was about to go inside when he saw Yuanbao come out, beaming with joy, “Miss Xie, you’ve returned!”

The smile was very ingratiating.

“Yes, I’ve come to get the key,” Xie Zhinuan spoke softly.

She felt that Yuanbao’s smile was very strange today.

And he seemed somewhat guilty.

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Yuanbao hurriedly handed over the key, “When did you return, Miss Xie? Did things go smoothly?”

“Just now, and smoothly!” She took the key and handed over the jade token with gratitude, “Many thanks!”

If it weren’t for this jade token, things would have been troublesome.

“I’ll make you a few good dishes another day as thanks!”

At those words, Yuanbao’s smile grew even more joyful, “Alright, I’ll wait for Miss Xie then!”

He also took the jade token.

He thought about giving the jade token to Xie Zhinuan, but seeing her disposition, he feared she wouldn’t accept it, so he simply took it back.

In any case, living right next door made it easy to look out for each other if anything happened.

Xie Zhinuan, having other matters to attend to, excused herself to head home.

Watching Xie Zhinuan’s retreating figure, Yuanbao felt particularly anxious, fearing that she would come back to confront him violently any moment.

“What did you do?” Duobao asked.

“…” Yuanbao glanced at his elder brother, snorted, and kept silent.

“…” After watching him for a while, Duobao left to take care of business.

Meanwhile, Yuanbao hid at the doorway, watching Xie Zhinuan’s place…

By the time Xie Zhinuan returned, the goods were already unloaded at the doorstep, with Grandma Chen, Aunt Chen, and the foolish girl watching over them. Liuwang hesitated over whether to go back or help move them inside.

“Brother Liuwang, you can go back. I will come over to fetch some items in a bit!” Xie Zhinuan said, pausing slightly, “As for the events that happened in the county, I hope you can keep them a secret, tell no one!”

“In any case, the fact that you saved a life is true, and I could have indeed rescued the person directly but didn’t say so; for that, I am at fault!” Xie Zhinuan added lastly.

Yuan Liuwang nodded.

“I understand!”

Speaking of the matter would only lead to embarrassment.

“Then I’ll be going now!”

Xie Zhinuan nodded.

After Yuan Liuwang left, she helped move the items into the house.

“Aunt Chen, Grandma, and the foolish girl, you will stay in this room. There is a heated brick bed and a regular bed, perfect for the three of you. We’ll leave another room empty for now, just in case we have guests later!”

There might not necessarily be guests, but it was still necessary to prepare.

Thinking about this, Xie Zhinuan pursed her lips in a slight smile.

“Foolish girl, come with me on an errand! Aunt Chen, you sort out the household items,” she instructed.

The foolish girl nodded eagerly and followed Xie Zhinuan out of the house.

Aunt Chen and Grandma Chen exchanged a glance, “Mother, sit down and rest; I’ll start sorting out the kitchen!”

“Let me help with something. The new mistress seems gentle, but she is surely not one to be easily manipulated. We also must not forget our place!”

Aunt Chen responded promptly.

She began selecting the food supplies, organizing them into piles. How they should be stored would have to wait for Xie Zhinuan to decide upon her return.

As servants, they must keep their place.

Chapter 61