Traveling through ancient times

"Mammy, what are you talking about? I am a daughter of the prime minister's mansion, and I have been confined to my house. You also want to take away all the maids around me. What do you mean by this?"

Feng Meir was anxious and was forced to live in a shabby courtyard. It was fine, at least there were so many people accompanying and serving her. If they left, she would be alone. Who would she go to for help? It was inconvenient to leave only one person to serve her!

Auntie Awei's face suddenly darkened and she said:

"If Miss Sun doesn't want to, you can pack up and leave now. This is the old lady's intention. I am just here to pass on the message!"

Feng Meir's face turned red with anger. Now she was in a dilemma. This old witch was really capable of making trouble. Was she obviously disgusted with her?

Feng Meir didn't dare to think about it, she only knew that her father kept reminding her that she must not leave the Duke's Mansion no matter what. Although she didn't understand why her father said that, she knew there must be a reason for it!

Gritting her teeth, Feng Meir's eyes turned red, and she said in a crying voice:

"Since Madam has said so, I will obey your order. Let Liu Lu accompany me, and the others can leave with you!"

So, four of the only five maids were taken away by Nanny Awei, walked out of the yard, and closed the door behind them!

Feng Meir was feeling upset when she heard a "click" and the courtyard door was locked from the outside!

"...Mammy...Mammy...why is the door still locked?"

Feng Meir rushed to the door and shook the locked door!

"Miss Sun, I am following the old lady's orders. If you don't lock the door, how can you show your sincere repentance?"

Feng Meir stamped her feet repeatedly. She knew very well that it would not be so easy to let her out this time. The fact that her great aunt could lock her up here showed that she was very angry this time!

It's nothing, it's just a change of courtyard, as long as there's enough food and drink, what's the difference? It's just a pity that I can't go out and play these days!

This place will be yours sooner or later, so you might as well take the loss now!

As Auntie Awei led the others away, Feng Meir gnashed her teeth and said:

"A bunch of flatterers, when that old man dies, I will tear out your tendons and skin you alive, and make sure you all die miserably!"

Lvliu, who was hiding in the house to clean up, was feeling uneasy. How could she survive under the young lady's watchful eyes every day?

When Nanny Awei brought the four people to the front hall, Feng Qinglan was still sitting there, not moving at all!

He stared at them coldly and said:

"Who among you serves in Mei'er's room?"

Then someone in a light green dress came forward, knelt down and said:

"Replying to the old lady, it's mainly Hua Hong and Lv Liu, I only serve them occasionally!"

"What's your name?"

"My name is Haitang!"

The others also knelt down and kowtowed, saying:

"This servant is responsible for running errands!"

"This slave is responsible for washing and ironing clothes!"

"I am a servant who makes beds and folds quilts and does rough housework!"

Feng Qinglan frowned, but she didn't think too much about it. The luxury was prevalent in wealthy families, so it was not surprising that Feng Meir had so many maids serving her!

He signaled Aunt Avi to take the rest of the people away and keep them under guard, then went into the inner room and signaled Haitang to follow him in!

Sitting on the small couch, Feng Qinglan felt tired all over. He leaned back on the couch and said lazily:

"Do you know how Hua Hong died?"

Haitang was shocked when she heard this and raised her head suddenly:

"... Old... Old Madam... Hua Hong... Why did she suddenly die?"

Feng Qinglan saw that the expression on his face did not seem fake, and sneered:

"...Hehe...According to the yamen runners, the girl died by hitting her head against a pillar! You followed your young lady, so you should know a thing or two about what she usually does. Tell me about her. Is she good at taking care of you?"

Haitang was terrified. How could she tell the truth? If she told the truth and the lady knew about it, she would be in trouble!

If you don’t tell me, you won’t be able to pass this level now!

Bang! Bang! Then he kowtowed to the ground:

"Madam, I think the young lady is very good to us!"

"Oh? ... Tell me, how is it good?"

……

Haitang hesitated for a long time, unable to say a word, and finally managed to say:

"Miss, it's great that you can keep us well fed and clothed!"

Feng Qinglan raised his eyebrows, and was stunned for a long time before he smiled, his tone without any emotion:

"Do you know what the coroner found when he performed the autopsy on Hua Hong?"

Haitang showed a confused look!

...Heh...there is not a single good spot on her body, which shows that she is treated harshly every day. Now she has no hope of survival, so she hit her head against the pillar and died!"

Haitang was stunned, she didn't know what to say. She herself had many injuries, but because she didn't serve closely often, she was treated less harshly than Hua Hongliu and Liulv!

Others envy them for the decent clothes they wear and the high income they earn, but who could have imagined that underneath those bright and beautiful clothes is a body full of holes!

Feng Qinglan knew her hesitation. After all, she was Feng Meir's great-aunt. Even if she did something wrong, as her great-aunt, she would cover it up for the sake of face!

"Don't be afraid. Who else is in your family?"

"Madam, I was sold to a trafficker by my parents when I was three years old. After many twists and turns, I was finally bought back by the Prime Minister's Mansion! Now I don't even know where they are!"

"Even so, if you tell the truth, I will take your indenture. From now on, you will belong to the Duke's Mansion. If you want to go home, I can also give you freedom!"

Haitang was delighted when she heard this, and her eyes suddenly lit up:

"…Madam, are you serious?"

Only then did Feng Qinglan see a hint of the expression that the girl should have at this age!

"…I always keep my word!"

"Madam, I don't want to be free, I just want to be in your hands!"

Feng Qinglan frowned and looked at her, then thought about it and figured out the clue!

Times are tough in this world nowadays. Ordinary men have a hard time living, let alone a little girl. As long as the people in the Duke's Mansion are kind, she can live a stable life here!

"Okay, I will let you stay, but you must tell me everything your young lady, your wife, and your old lady have done, as long as you know it!"

Feng Qinglan wants to find all the evidence, and he wants to make it public one day if necessary!

Nowadays, there are serious factional disputes in the court. In today's world, although there are wise rulers, there is a common problem among those in power in all dynasties, that is, serious suspicion!

Although Feng Shuhe is the prime minister, he is open and honest and never participates in party disputes. Now the princes are becoming more and more powerful and their minds are unclear. If they are not careful, they will be hated by the emperor!

I met my eldest brother some time ago, and the brother and sister talked about this matter in the secret room. They were worrying about what excuse they could find to avoid this chaotic situation and not offend anyone!

If news breaks out in the Prime Minister's Mansion that the Prime Minister's only son has been swapped, and the Prime Minister is too busy to take care of himself, closing the door to visitors may be a good idea!

"Madam, our people brought back a midwife!"