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After all, this matter originated because of me. If it weren't for me, Aunt Li wouldn't have been called over by Old Lady.
I found Aunt Li and apologized to her. She waved her hand and said, "It's nothing, I didn't take it to heart."
Feeling guilty, I said, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault."
Aunt Li smiled and replied, "It's alright, girl."
"From now on, you can continue to give your embroidery to me, and I will help you sell it."
I nodded and said, "Okay, thank you, Aunt Li."
"By the way, Aunt Li, I want to know where my embroidery is sold?"
Aunt Li said, "You don't need to worry about that; I have my own ways."
I was very grateful and said, "Thank you, Aunt Li."
My day off was in three days. I informed the steward of the manor in advance and after receiving the token to leave the manor, I planned to go sell the embroidery I had accumulated over these days.
As soon as I walked out of the second gate, Lu Zhenzhen called out to me.
"Wei Yang!"
I stopped and looked at her. "Miss, what is it?"
Lu Zhenzhen walked up to me and said, "Are you going out?"
I nodded. "Yes."
Lu Zhenzhen said, "I want to go too."
I was taken aback. "Miss, you can't go."
Lu Zhenzhen glared at me. "Why can't I go? I'm the young lady!"
I replied, "Miss, without Old Lady's orders, you cannot leave the manor."
Lu Zhenzhen said impatiently, "I'll just go out for a little while; I won't let Grandmother know."
"Take me with you," I said awkwardly.
"Miss, please don't put me in a difficult position," I added.
Lu Zhenzhen replied, "If you don't take me out, I'll tell Grandmother that you left the residence without permission."
I pressed my lips together and remained silent.
Lu Zhenzhen clung to my arm and acted coyly, "Come on, Wei Yang, just take me out."
"I've never been outside before."
"Please."
I sighed and was about to call a passing maid to report to the old lady when Lu Zhenzhen suddenly stopped moving.
I looked at her in confusion and asked, "Miss, what's wrong?"
She pointed ahead and said, "That man is so handsome."
Following her gaze, I saw Lu Ye standing at the southwest corner.
Lu Ye was a bodyguard trained by the Prime Minister's Residence.
He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, tall and upright, and was the object of affection for many maids in the residence.
Of course, this included Lu Zhenzhen.
Everyone knew that Lu Zhenzhen liked Lu Ye.
Unfortunately, Lu Ye was already married, so Lu Zhenzhen could only keep her feelings hidden.
I didn't expect that she would encounter Lu Ye again.
Could this be what they call fate?
Lu Zhenzhen gazed at Lu Ye for a while before retracting her gaze.
Taking a deep breath, she said, "Let's go."
I was somewhat surprised and asked, "Miss, aren't you going to say hello to him?"
Lu Zhenzhen shot me a glare and replied, "Do you want to die?"
"If my grandmother finds out, I'm done for," I thought. Hadn't she eloped with Lu Ye before? What was she pretending now? Of course, I didn't dare to say that out loud.
Instead of going to the shop Aunt Li recommended, I went to a brothel. There were many girls there, and they had money, willing to pay high prices for my embroidery. I bribed the doorman with my embroidery to get inside and sell my goods. My embroidering skills were well-known, with patterns that were elegant and subtle, making them very popular. A stack of designs sold out quickly.
I counted the earnings; it must be nearly four taels of silver. Holding the embroidery, I walked down the street and passed by a pastry shop, where I bought a box of pastries. I planned to bring them to Aunt Li as a token of gratitude for her care over the years.
As soon as I entered the estate and handed the pastries to Aunt Li, Aunt Liu, who was beside Old Lady, came to find me. "Wei Yang, the old lady wants to see you."
I felt uneasy; my instincts told me it wasn't good news. When I reached Old Lady's side, Lu Zhenzhen was also there. She sat next to Old Lady, looking obedient and demure. After greeting them, I lowered my head.
Old Lady scrutinized me for a while before asking me to lift my head. Following her command, I raised my gaze, keeping it calm and steady. Old Lady said, "Next month, the young lady will marry the general and needs a trial marriage maid. Starting tomorrow, you will learn from Aunt Liu how to serve men."
I was stunned; my heart raced wildly. A trial marriage maid—that meant Concubine.
I don't want to be a Concubine!
I want to refuse, but I don't have that right.
I am a servant, and I have no right to refuse.
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