After three years of slavery, the entire mansion begged me for forgiveness

Qiao Nian was very conflicted. Standing in the courtyard of Concubine De's palace, her heart was always uneasy.

In fact, she had never been here in the three years since she joined the Huanyi Bureau, but she always felt that the atmosphere here was similar to that of the Huanyi Bureau, full of disturbing suffocation.

She was afraid that she would be like three years ago, and that she would never be able to go back.

She didn't know how long she stood there, but her toes were so cold that she couldn't feel anything before someone came to call her to see the imperial concubine.

Pushing open the door, a wave of warmth hit her face, making Qiao Nian's nose feel a little sore.

She sniffed, and before entering the room, she heard Concubine De's voice, "I took a look at the clothes, and they were indeed washed well."

Only then did Qiao Nian see the person and hurriedly knelt down and saluted, "I have seen the noble concubine."

She was used to being a slave in the Huanyi Bureau. Even though she had been taken back to the Hou Mansion, she would still blurt out "slave" when she saw these noble people.

Concubine De Gui was stunned for a moment, then remembered something again, and couldn't help but chuckle and shake her head, "You are indeed what your mother said."

Qiao Nian thought that the 'mother' in Concubine De's mouth should be Mrs. Lin.

She said nothing, looking down at her knees, but she could notice that Concubine De Gui retreated from other people in the room.

The door was also closed, and the warmth in the room was enveloped with her.

It didn't feel very comfortable, but more disturbing.

Then, a pair of green and white jade hands appeared in front of her eyes, "Come."

Concubine De's voice was too gentle to be true.

Qiao Nian felt a little unsure, but still stretched out her hand.

Concubine De Gui helped her up, her eyes fell on her hands covered with frostbite, and she couldn't help but sigh slightly, "I asked you to wash clothes yesterday, do you feel aggrieved?"

The concern in his words was so obvious that Qiao Nian frowned and then shook his head.

Compared with those three years, this grievance is nothing to mention.

Concubine De Gui took Qiao Nian to the side and sat down. Then she said, "Don't blame me. It's just that you must also know who ordered those maids to bully you in the past. Your brother It's too impulsive. If I don't do something, the Queen will definitely not let the Hou Mansion go."

Qiao Nian naturally understood.

The status of the Hou Mansion is no longer what it used to be. Life or death depends solely on the words of the nobles.

Otherwise, three years ago, the dignified eldest lady of the Marquis Mansion would not have been punished as a slave in the Clothing Bureau for three years because of a glass bowl.

All of this is just the emperor's beating on the Hou Mansion.

And she, just an ant, how can she resist?

"I know that you are wronged." Concubine De Gui whispered softly, as if she wanted to use this little tenderness to melt Qiao Nian's frozen heart.

It's just that Qiao Nian lowered her eyes and said nothing the whole time. Although she looked quiet and gentle, she was completely indifferent.

If she really broke the glass bowl three years ago, then she deserved to be a slave for the rest of her life.

But it's obviously not.

So, what's the use of knowing she's wronged?

Concubine De Gui finally sighed, "In this way, the clothes yesterday will be regarded as a favor that I owe you. If you have anything you want in the future, just ask me."

Qiao Nian was not touched until this moment.

She knew that Concubine De Gui had absolutely no need to say such words to her.

Perhaps because she had watched her grow up, Concubine De Gui still had a trace of pity in her heart!

Qiao Nian thought for a moment and then spoke, "There is a maid named Liu Niang in the Clothes Bureau. Can I transfer her to serve you? Just be a cleaning maid."

Concubine De Gui did not expect that the favor she had specially sold to Qiao Nian would be used by someone else, a little palace maid.

He frowned immediately and said, "Do you have a good relationship with this palace maid?"

Qiao Nian shook her head, "No one in the Huanyi Bureau dares to have anything to do with me. It's just that Liu Niang has a weak temper. She has never bullied me in the three years I have been in the Huanyi Bureau. After I leave, I'm afraid that others will Will bully her."

What she suffered was all she had suffered.

Seeing Qiao Nian's quiet but extremely tenacious look, Concubine De Gui was deeply moved. She nodded immediately and said, "Okay, I will call for Liu Niang in a moment."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Qiao Nian stood up and bowed politely.

Concubine De Gui suddenly felt a little distressed. She stood up, looked at her and asked softly, "What about you? Don't you want something?"

Didn't she want to fight for something to make up for those three years of unjust disaster?

Qiao Nian was very grateful for Concubine De Gui's mercy, and the corner of her mouth curled up into a smile.

It was one of the few smiles she had in the past three years.

"From now on, this slave only wants to protect my grandmother and will not think about anything else."

With one sentence, Concubine De Gui's words were all stuck in her throat.

As she watched Qiao Nian leave, Concubine De Gui's heart still felt tight.

The maid on the side put a cloak on her and looked at Qiao Nian's retreating back and couldn't help but say, "Miss Lin is much quieter and more stable than in previous years."

"Yes..." Concubine De Gui finally sighed, her heart aching slightly.

What kind of hell on earth did he go through to turn such a bright and flamboyant person into what he is now?

After leaving Concubine De's palace, Qiao Nian followed the maid who led the way and walked outside the palace.

She walked very fast, almost driving the maid forward.

But no wonder she was so afraid of this place surrounded by high walls.

She was afraid that if she walked slowly, she would be given various excuses to stay for another three years.

But, the more panic, the more chaotic.

Qiao Nian suddenly staggered at his feet and fell to the side.

But the expected pain did not come. Instead, a familiar yet unfamiliar breath broke into her nasal cavity.

"This slave has met General Xiao!"

The palace maid who led the way was already kneeling down to salute. Only then did Qiao Nian react. She hurriedly withdrew from Xiao Heng's arms, bowed and saluted, "I have met General Xiao."

Xiao Heng's expression was cold, and the sudden empty embrace seemed to make him a little uncomfortable. He put his hands behind his back, glanced down at Qiao Nian's ankle, and then said, "Miss Qiao's foot injury is not healed yet?"

Today is the third day, and the things in Yaowang Valley are always excellent.

Thinking of this, Xiao Heng frowned. It seemed that the medicinal wine was useless to her.

What about the medicine he sent?

Her eyes unconsciously glanced at Qiao Nian's arms. The long sleeves covered the back of her hands, not to mention the injuries on her arms.

Qiao Nian didn't expect to meet Xiao Heng here, nor did she expect that Xiao Heng would ask her these questions.

He never cared about her.

Therefore, she didn't answer him anything.

In fact, she felt that she should not say a word about her current identity with him.

But Xiao Heng obviously didn't know what Qiao Nian was thinking right now. He glanced at the palace maid who was kneeling on the ground and said coldly, "Go and do your work. I will take Miss Qiao back home."