After hearing my inner thoughts, the ancestors in the Dream of the Red Chamber went berserk.

Chapter 140 My grandfather is Steward Lai

Lingmiao was stunned. She hadn't expected that even after she revealed that she was sent by the old lady, Young Master Hu would still react this way.

Lingmiao pursed her lips and said:

"Sir, to tell you the truth, you are the old lady's grandson, and we were sent by the old lady."

Our family values ​​filial piety the most. Even if we are just head maids, the birds and other gifts given by the old lady are from her.

"I don't know what's wrong with you, you're suddenly getting angry at us maids."

Upon hearing this, Jia Hu realized that this was an attempt to pressure him with filial piety and righteousness, and instead laughed, saying to Dong Yun:

“Sister Dongyun, it seems this maid doesn’t understand human language. Why don’t you go and teach her?”

Dongyun was already angry. No matter how smug you are, you're just a maid. It's only because your master is kind that you're treated this way. Otherwise, whether these people live or die is entirely up to the master.

Dongyun came over, saw Lingmiao looking at her with a provocative expression, and kicked Lingmiao in the knee. Lingmiao had no idea that Dongyun would do this so directly, and the pain made her kneel down.

Lingmiao was startled, and the two maids beside her were also startled and dared not move.

Lingmiao angrily said:

"You dare kick me!"

Then she glared at the two maids, thinking them useless. She was about to stand up again when Hongyu and the two maids came over. It was unreasonable that they were being bullied in their courtyard.

The two mothers stepped forward and forced Lingmiao to kneel. Lingmiao struggled, and her pretty face was hit twice. Lingmiao was stunned; she had never been treated like this before.

Dongyun looked at the two terrified maids.

"Is it better for you to kneel down, or should I do it?"

The two maids, seeing Lingmiao had been hit several times, and then seeing Dongyun and Hongyu, immediately knelt down.

Jia Zhu was a little scared; he had never seen anything like this before.

Jia Hu looked at his younger brother and asked, "Are you scared?"

Jia Zhu said honestly, "A little, but with my brother here, I'm not afraid!"

Jia Hu laughed and said:

"That's good. My brother isn't a coward. Look, this is what happens when you do bad things."

Jia Hu hadn't expected to scare his younger brother, who was still young. He also hadn't realized that this maid was mentally unstable. He wondered who had sent her, someone so brainless yet they dared to use her.

Jia Zhu is still young, so we won't take care of her anymore. It would be bad if she got really scared. She's not very bright and doesn't understand human language. You have to be firm with her and make her face reality. Sister Dongyun, Sister Hongyu, and the two mothers did a great job.

Jia Hu said to Jia Zhu, "That's settled. Little brother, you're still too young. We won't teach you the rest yet. I'll teach you when the opportunity arises."

You did a great job today; you're a brave little brother.

Go play with Grandma now, and don't tell anyone about today's events. If nothing unexpected happens, your brother will come to find you soon.

Jia Hu then looked at Hongyu.

"I'd like to trouble you, sister, to take some people and follow little brother Zhu'er."

Hongyu quickly returned the greeting; it was all within her duty.

Although she didn't know exactly what had happened, she could tell that Young Master Hu was standing up for her young master!

It must be these maids who did something. I could tell from the beginning that they were dishonest. They just wanted to squeeze in because they saw that the three young masters were favored.

She's really gotten ahead of herself and doesn't know who she is anymore. Doesn't she realize that she's just a maid? No matter how much face she gets or how long she's been in the household, she's still just a servant.

Luckily, nothing happened to my family, otherwise my grandmother would have eaten me alive.

Thinking of Hongyu made him crave the food of these maids.

Jia Zhu wanted to see, but being obedient, he listened to his brother and left with the people.

As soon as Jia Hu stepped out of the courtyard, his smile immediately turned sour.

"What an ill-mannered girl! She's a maid, and she doesn't even know her place."

Are you more awake now? If not, let the mothers help you again.

Lingmiao covered her face, somewhat frightened. She didn't know why, even though Jia Hu was so young and his tone was even even slightly indifferent, she was still scared.

Lingmiao covered her face, feigning pitifulness.

"Sir, I don't know what's wrong with me. What I just said was the truth."

On the contrary, how could these two mothers lay a hand on someone? Even murder is a death sentence, but Lingmiao is innocent.

Jia Hu:

"It seems you're still not clear-headed, Aunt Zhao and Aunt Li."

Upon hearing this, the two mothers immediately perked up. They had never had a chance to use their talents before, but now that their young master had asked, they would definitely make sure to satisfy him.

Lingmiao watched the two mothers' stances and realized that if she really took a few hits, her pretty face would be ruined.

That won't do. I still need this handsome face. I hope to take this opportunity to get to know him better.

With her looks, she could easily become a concubine.

Lingmiao tried to protect her face, but her hands were held down and she couldn't move. She cried out anxiously:

"Young Master Hu, I really don't know anything. Even if you beat me to death, you should at least give me a reason, right?"

Otherwise, would our dignified Jia family treat its maids like this? If word got out, it would damage your reputation!

Lingmiao spoke earnestly and from the bottom of her heart, and the old woman beside her also stopped, genuinely afraid of causing a bad influence on Young Master Hu.

Young Master Hu is a god-like figure. What if he is seriously injured and slandered?

Jia Hu listened and laughed:

"Your maid is quite clever, but while you have a bit of wit, you don't tell the truth at all."

Don't try to pressure me with any morals or benevolence; I won't fall for that. All I want to know today is why you said those things to my brother.

As a maid, were you acting under someone's orders or on your own? If you explain yourself clearly, I may spare your life today.

If you hadn't spoken up, you would have lost your life!

Lingmiao's imposing aura had also diminished considerably. She dared not speak in a flamboyant manner any longer and became more respectful, saying:

"Young Master, I am telling the whole truth. Every word I said comes from the bottom of my heart. I am truly thinking of you."

Yes! We are maids, you can beat or kill us as you please, but there are very few families in the entire capital that would arbitrarily beat or kill their maids.

Young Master Hu, you are still young and may not understand the importance of reputation.

Jia Hu laughed, saying that this maid was somewhat interesting, a clever one, but not quite so clever.

Jia Hu suddenly became interested in what he was hearing.

Since she is Lai Da's granddaughter, perhaps he could start with her. Jia Hu decided to test the waters first.

"Are you really saying this for my own good?"

Dongyun, who was next to Jia Hu, had a change in expression. In her heart, Dongyun thought that she should trust her young master. Her young master was very smart and could not be fooled by others with just a few words.

Dongyun was nervous. She hoped her young master wouldn't believe the maid's nonsense.

Lingmiao thought to herself, "Young Master Xiehu isn't that smart, is he?"

People outside are saying he's some kind of little deity, but isn't he just someone who's easy to fool?

Lingmiao regained her confidence and smiled:

"Young master, everything I said is the truth. You can ask me if you don't believe me."

My eloquent tongue is always very tight-lipped; I never lie.

Besides, now that I've entered your courtyard, I'm a maid here, and you are my master. How could I not be wholeheartedly devoted to thinking of my master?

But you've misunderstood, young master. I'm only thinking of you.

Jia Zhu laughed even more happily.

"Since you say you're devoted to me, then tell me what you've done for me."

"It can't just be based on words alone, can it?"

Lingmiao was taken aback for a moment, then overjoyed; this meant he believed her.

"Master, to put it bluntly, even brothers should keep clear accounts."

You and those two gentlemen are too kind. They'll probably hog you someday; after all, you're the boss!

Hearing this, Dongyun finally couldn't hold back anymore, went over and slapped Lingmiao across the face, cursing:

"Pah! You little slut, you've only been in the courtyard for a few days and you've already started to sow discord between the masters."

The young master was devoted to his two younger brothers, and the brothers had a very good relationship.

You've only known him for a few days, yet you've seen so much. Don't try to apply your family's dirty deeds to our young master. If you say another word, I'll tear your mouth apart.

Don't think that just because the young master is young, you can just spout nonsense here.

"Let me tell you, if you keep spouting this nonsense, I, Dongyun, will be the first to object. Even if it costs me my life, I'll take you away!"

The powerful outburst of Dongyun stunned some people in the courtyard and also shocked Lingmiao.

Lingmiao covered her face, in excruciating pain. She knew she absolutely couldn't show her face to anyone now.

Lingmiao glared fiercely at Dongyun, cursing inwardly, "This little bitch, just wait until I'm in power, I'll deal with her!"

Lingmiao slightly withdrew her posture, clutching her face in excruciating pain.

Jia Hu was also amazed. Sister Dongyun was quite cool, and her explosive power was too strong. One slap from her was equivalent to several slaps from those old women.

Dongyun approached Jia Hu and said earnestly:

"Young master, you mustn't listen to her nonsense. This little bitch is sharp-tongued."

"I'll go and ask the old lady for permission to come and uphold justice. Please don't believe her nonsense."

Dongyun was genuinely worried. Her young master was intelligent, but he was still young. What if he was easily intimidated by this woman's few words?

Having watched the young master grow up and seeing how well the young masters get along, how could I explain to the matriarch if something really happened?

Lingmiao, upon hearing this, also objected, enduring the pain on her face, and retorted:

"Young master, please don't listen to her nonsense. She just wants to control you."

Look, we were sent by the old lady. We've been in the courtyard for several days, and she never allows us to get close enough to serve her.

Even the clumsy maid can come forward to serve you, but the person we specially sent to serve you can't even get close to you.

Why is that? It's because she wants to cultivate her own people!

"Young master, please don't let her blind you. Look at the affairs of this courtyard; she can't manage anything, big or small. As a head maid, she can't even handle the affairs of the courtyard properly—that's dereliction of duty."

Dongyun only regretted her poor tongue and retorted with a scolding:

"It was clearly you who colluded with those two to sow discord, and now you're trying to implicate people in our compound."

The relationships within our department are self-evident; you don't need to explain them. It's obvious you're new here and haven't done anything before.

You can't even pour a cup of tea properly, yet you want to come inside. If you were truly capable, I would let you in.

But you're someone who can't do anything and has disgusting thoughts in your heart, so why should I let you into the house?

"Now you accuse me of deceiving the young master and controlling the courtyard, what evidence do you have?"

Jia Hu originally wanted to see what else Lingmiao could say.

Look at Dongyun, she's so angry, she's reaching out to tug at Zhang Zhiyuan's clothes.

Dongyun turned around, and Jia Hu winked at him, looking at his young master's cunning expression.

Dongyun suddenly realized that her young master was doing it on purpose, just trying to lead the maid into saying something, and hadn't fallen for his trick.

Dongyun suddenly wondered if she had ruined the young master's plan.

Jia Hu smiled reassuringly at Dong Yun.

Jia Hu then spoke,

"Since you say that Sister Dongyun is not qualified to manage the yard well, then if you were to do it, would you be able to do it well?"

Upon hearing this, Lingmiao quickly and enthusiastically replied:

"Young master, don't you know that my grandfather is the head steward and my grandmother is the old lady and the head maid by his side?"

I grew up with my grandmother. Do you think I wouldn't understand what's going on in the courtyard?

I just didn't want to argue before, and I was too lazy to fight with them. I hate fighting the most.

But if the young master needs it now, I can do it too.

I can't guarantee anything else, but this thing will definitely be better than it is now.

Dong Yunqi's chest heaved, but she knew the young master had a plan, so she endured it.

Jia Hu pretended to be thinking, which made Lingmiao even more smug. She glanced at Dongyun provocatively and said:

"My lord, to be blunt, even brothers keep score, but you've been too kind to the other two gentlemen."

Otherwise, they'll inevitably try to get ahead of you later, since you're the big brother!

From now on, you will still be the rightful heir to the Rongguo Mansion. You will be the one to inherit the Rongguo Mansion. Now you have let your younger brother climb over you. What dignity will you have left?

"So that's it. It seems I'm not really interested. I thought you were clever, but it turns out you're just an empty-headed person."

It's always the same few sentences, empty promises, trying to make me believe you. You're really brainless. No wonder you'd do something so despicable.

Lingmiao panicked upon hearing this.

“My lord, I did say some things you don’t like to hear, but honest advice is hard to swallow.”

If you won't let me say these things, then someone else has to say them. What if everyone lies to you?

Jia Hu, seeing that this miraculous cure was useless, waved his hand and said:

"Forget it, forget it, this is too boring, it's not interesting at all. Thank you both, mothers, please continue playing!"

Lingmiao was a little confused; this was the old woman's intention. Lingmiao quickly called out:

"Uncle Hu, my grandfather is Steward Lai! Please, for your sake, I truly have no idea what happened. I'm innocent!"