Chapter 62.2

On Lingbo Pavilion’s side, Side Consort Liu had always been arrogant and aloof, so even though she was surprised to hear this, she didn't say anything. With a cold snort, she waved away the subordinate who reported the news. As for what she actually thought in her heart, it was unknown.

As they waited for the time to go to Siyi Courtyard to ask for justice, these women all had ugly expressions. There were even two new concubines who instigated at the side to have Consort Jin take the initiative to punish Nanny Su who climbed the bed.

But would Consort Jin listen to them?

That would be strange.

While there was a lot of discussion about this matter in the mansion, Zhaohui Hall also made arrangements for Yaoniang at an extremely fast speed.

Fucheng's work efficiency was amazing. He quickly picked a courtyard behind the east side of Zhaohui Hall as the courtyard for Yaoniang to live in.

This yard was not in the centre of the residence but was on the east side. It is, however, very close to Zhaohui Hall, which would make it convenient for Jin Wang to go there in the future. It must be said that Fucheng was quite dedicated.

Not only that, but the efficiency of the Internal Affairs Office was also not bad. In a single morning, Rongxi Courtyard was properly arranged with everything inside. Even the maids and servants were all ready, waiting for the master to move in.

Yaoniang was too embarrassed to see people. Taking advantage of noontime when everyone was busy with lunch, she quietly went to Rongxi Courtyard with Xiaobao, Yuchan, and Ah Xia

Rongxi Courtyard was spacious and elegant, with five main rooms facing each other. There were side rooms and wing rooms on both sides and the front and back cover rooms embraced the building. With carved beams and painted rafters, the courtyard looked magnificent.

The courtyard was large, verdant and lush, with exquisite mountains and rocks. It was planted with famous and exotic plants, all blooming beautifully. On the right side, there were two pink apricot trees and a lush pomegranate tree. There were also stone tables and stools under the trees. If it was summer, this would be a good place to enjoy the shade.

Entering the main hall, there was a floor-to-ceiling cover with four thousand characters written on it. There was also an antique shelf on which various rare and exotic treasures were placed.

Next to the bedroom was the east room, where there was a Luohan bed under the window. There was a brocade mattress on it and a few cushions covered in shiny satin. Next to it was a small rosewood table, and an incense burner was placed on it. Beside the table was a rosewood cabinet, and on the other side were two armchairs and a flower table.

The bedroom was very large. Inside was a rosewood babu bed with carvings of flowing clouds with thousands of lotus carps. The bed was covered with a golden satin mattress, which looked soft and comfortable. There was also a dressing table, a wooden clothes rack and other things. Behind the screen, embroidered with flowers from all four seasons, seemed to be the bathroom.

Yaoniang was led to sit down in the main hall. A group of over a dozen girls walked in from the outside with their heads lowered and they all knelt.

"This maid greets the Lady."

Yaoniang was taken aback. She was also a lady in her previous life but was a lady arranged by Consort Jin.

Said to be a lady, but was actually a concubine.

At that time, she depended on the consort, and because of her poor background, she was also timid and cowardly. Although there were a lot of maids and servants around her, she had never put on her airs in front of the servants. She had never been kneeled to like this before.

She wanted to stand up but was gently pressed down by Yuchan from behind.

Yaoniang was not stupid, she understood Yuchan's meaning. She sat in the chair, thinking about the consort’s usual manner when facing her servants, and slowly said, "You may all rise." 

One could see that Yaoniang was very embarrassed. Yuchan sighed in her heart and spoke for her, "The Lady is overjoyed today, so there will be rewards for everyone. You may all go down first. Those named Hong, stay."

Then all the maids retreated, except for four girls in blue.

These four girls were not very old. They were only about 13 or 14 years old with small, fair faces, standing upright. With only one look, it was obvious that these four girls were well-trained.

"Lady, their names are Hong Chou, Hong Yan, Hong Die, and Hong Fei. From now on, the four of them will serve by your side."

Yaoniang nodded.

Yuchan said again, "As for the young master, what do you think about arranging him to live in the West Chamber? Ah Xia will wait on him and there are also two maids and a wet nurse."

Yaoniang was more concerned about Xiaobao than herself. After asking about the specific situation, she went to the West Chamber to take a look.

Seeing that the room was decorated beautifully without withholding any extravagance and all aspects were taken care of, she felt relieved. After that, she told everyone to retreat, then she rested in the room with Xiaobao in her arms.

That was what she said, but how could she fall asleep?

Xiaobao was lying on the new bed with his soft and fragrant beloved mother. He looked at her distressingly.

At this moment, his dissatisfaction with Jin Wang reached its peak. To force his mother to retreat and expose the matter, he used this method. Although Xiaobao didn't know the specifics, he could tell by just guessing that there was no way for someone like Side Consort Hu to catch his father in the act on his mother’s bed. He didn’t believe that his father had nothing to do with this.

He stretched out his little hand and patted Yaoniang's leg twice. He intended to comfort her, but Yaoniang misunderstood that her son was unhappy when he saw that she ignored him.

"Xiaobao, be good, go to bed. When you wake up, mother will play with you." Then, she laid down beside Xiaobao, wrapped her arms around her son, and patted his back with her hands.

Xiaobao also lay there obediently. Compared to before, he could now accept Yaoniang's intimacy with ease.

Mother smelled very nice and her hands were very soft. Xiaobao was sleepy.

At this moment, he heard Yaoniang suddenly say, "No matter what, mother will not die in this life. With that domineering temperament of his, he can not tolerate the disobedience of others. As long as mother caters to him, he will protect us…"

Xiaobao was agitated, and his sleepiness suddenly disappeared. Yet, Yaoniang didn't move anymore and she looked like she was asleep.