Chapter 4

I... I..." She looked at the maid and was unable to utter a single complete sentence

After waiting for a while without seeing the maid arrive, Weilan had no choice but to go to the place where her luggage was stored, at least to fetch a set of clean clothes to change into, as she still needed to meet Yuan Ao

You will live here from now on The maid instructed before turning to leave

A maid emerged from the door he had disappeared through, her eyes downcast and not looking at Weilan. "Follow me," her voice was calm and devoid of any fluctuation

This maid spoke more than before, but she seems even less polite

Is it because of this that Yuan Ao resents her for misunderstanding him? Perhaps he believes that she is afraid of enduring a hard life and did not choose to walk with him

"Your luggage?" A guard, who appeared to be the leader, glanced at her for a moment and, in confusion, asked the others, "Who is she?"

Where have you been! I have been waiting for you for half a day!" she asked unceremoniously

Reluctantly putting on the clothes stained with the dust of the journey, Wei Lan stepped out of the door. The sun was slightly to the west, indicating it was afternoon. She looked at the sky, wondering how to find the maid who had just led her here. She hadn't even asked for the maid's name, as it was usually the maids who introduced themselves. She frowned, realizing that too many things were different from home, and she needed to be more attentive.

She opened her eyes wide with anticipation, "Is he going to see me?"

I know who you are. The maid spoke directly, with a cold smile, "Hurry up, go see the master, and say whatever you have to say to him"

No matter how little her luggage was, there were still three or four large suitcases. At this age, it was the first time she encountered a situation where no one was there to help her, leaving her somewhat at a loss as she stood there. She sighed and decided to first take out her personal change of clothes, leaving the rest to discuss after talking with Yuan Ao

The azure sky turned pale, and with a sense of helplessness, he hurriedly set down his burdens and stumbled to catch up with her

She was washing her long hair, and Yuan Ao's cold voice seemed to echo in her ears, "Dirty!" He thought she was dirty... Tears suddenly welled up in her eyes and fell onto the surface of the water, creating ripples.

It seems that it was brought over by Brother Liu in the morning

Some past trivial details began to stir within her heart, creating a chaotic turmoil in her mind, and her head started to ache as well

She bit her lip and could only wear the clothes she had on earlier. It seemed that her luggage was still piled up in the gatekeeper's room and had not been brought over, which caused her a moment of distress

This is a small servant's room, containing only a cabinet and a narrow little bed. She detected the smell of dust, which was somewhat suffocating

Yuelan had no choice but to follow the young servant as he turned a corner to the small storeroom, opened the door, and then turned back without any intention of helping her carry anything

Yuelan nodded slightly

Occasionally, passing maids would glance at her and giggle in small groups. Wei Lan felt her face flush; she was aware that she looked quite disheveled at that moment

"Follow me!" The maid took two steps and realized that she had not followed. Raising her voice, she called out, but she still did not move. The maid frowned, walked over, and pulled her forward. She was in a daze as she was dragged by the maid, her steps unsteady.

She was taken aback by being scolded like this for the first time, feeling somewhat embarrassed, but...

This is the place. I don't know how long I have been walking, but all that remains in Wei Lan's mind is his indifferent expression and his silhouette. "Ah!" The maid shouted loudly in her ear, startling her, and she finally saw clearly the things in front of her

She is somewhat afraid

Did he know how happy and blissful she was at the moment she saw him? The five years of longing, the bitter uncertainty, the loneliness and solitude all vanished in an instant... Yet he only said to her, "Dirty"

However, ever since Yuan Ao visited the Wei family, my parents' attitude towards the Bu family has completely changed, and... she knows that my father did not repay the Bu family. When Yuan Ao needed help the most, my father repaid kindness with enmity and stood by without taking action

Compared to meeting Yuan Ao, these are not important

"Yuan ... ... Ao." She felt a bit embarrassed

She hooked her arm around the large bag of clothes, not expecting the clothes to be so heavy. The distance was not far when she came, but on the way back, it seemed endless.

Fortunately, the path from her residence to that small gate was not winding; she could still find it based on her initial vague memory

Some guards and servants were standing inside the door. She hesitated for a moment, but ultimately walked over to ask.

As she walked back to the small cottage where she was to stay, the maid who had brought her there stood at the door with an expression of impatience. Upon seeing her dragging a large bag, the maid merely frowned and shot her a fierce glare, showing no intention of coming forward to offer assistance

The birds outside the window chirped as they flew by, and she seemed to be shattered into pieces by this sudden sound, collapsing to the ground, her mind a blank.

Without even feeling sad, she was completely stunned

"Waiting? I can wait, but he cannot! Hurry up!" She urged once and then turned around and left

"Could you please wait a moment?" Tears welled up in her eyes again. How could Yuan Ao allow the servants to bully her like this

Yuelan did not call out to her, and she stood there in the unfamiliar small room, looking bewildered, like a lost child.

Her heart suddenly tightened, wondering if there was some misunderstanding... Could it be that when Yuan Ao went to Yili Pavilion, she...? ... Was deceived by her mother! ? No, it can't be, her parents couldn't possibly know their plan!

As she stood up from the bathtub, preparing to step out, she realized that she had no clean clothes to change into. These were tasks that Xiangling had originally done for her, but now she had to rely on herself for everything.

Her heart aches. If for the past five years he has lived in misunderstanding, blaming her, resenting her... does his love for her still exist? How much is left?

Who?! That maid glared again, clearly showing her displeasure.

Yuelan stood there with her shoulders drooping, having exhausted all her strength in those two cries just moments ago

Soaking in the warm water, her azure body relaxed somewhat, and her head seemed not so heavy anymore. She must see Yuan Ao again! She must clarify things! ... If there really was a misunderstanding back then ...! ... She must let him know that she has not forgotten him over the past five years, and has been hoping for his return every day!

It is not impossible! From Yuan Ao's attitude, there is indeed a secret here that she does not know! How foolish, she waited blankly for five years, truly believing what her parents said, that Yuan Ao went to start a business alone

Oh, now I understand. The head remembered something and instructed a young doorman, "Take her to the small storage room; all her belongings are piled up there." After saying this, he continued to discuss their topic with the others, no longer paying her any attention.

Yuelan stared blankly at her stern and disdainful face, wondering what she should call Yuan Ao

Uncertain how much time had passed, the maid pushed the door open again. Perhaps all the maids of the Bu family were this peculiar, as they did not look at others while speaking. "Come and wash." Her tone remained calm and composed, succinct and efficient.

Is this what you can call him? In the future, you should address him as 'Master' or 'Lord'! It is we who will suffer misfortune from your reckless behavior