novelaction Chapter 389 (119 words added)
Chapter 389 (119 words added)
As soon as Xue Ruanruan stepped into the General's Mansion, the steward rushed to greet her, his face full of worry: "Miss, we've been waiting for you! Madam is in a bad mood today and has been looking for you everywhere." Xue Ruanruan's heart skipped a beat, and she knew something was wrong. She knew all too well that in the General's Mansion, Madam was the one who held the power of life and death, and was usually unpredictable. She wondered what taboo she had violated this time.
With a heavy heart, Xue Ruanruan steeled herself and went to the Madam's room. As soon as she entered, she saw the Madam sitting at the head of the table, her face so dark it could drip water. "You silly girl, where have you been without a word to the household!" the Madam snapped. Xue Ruanruan quickly knelt, bowing her head and explaining, "Madam, I went out to gather some herbs for the General. Thinking of how hard he works all day, I wanted to help him recover." Hearing this, the Madam's expression softened slightly: "It's kind of you. Get up." Xue Ruanruan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, unaware that a much larger storm was brewing.
Just then, a maid rushed in and whispered a few words in the lady's ear. The lady's face turned deathly pale. She slammed her hand on the table and glared at Xue Ruanruan, "You audacious girl! Your father and brother betrayed the country while fighting the enemy at the border! Do you know your crime?!" Xue Ruanruan's head buzzed, as if struck by lightning. She hurriedly knelt down and pleaded, "Madam, this is impossible! My father and brother have always been loyal. Someone must be slandering us!" The lady sneered, "The evidence is conclusive. You have no room for denial. Your father and brother have committed such a heinous crime, and you will not escape unscathed. Guards, lock this girl in the woodshed until the general returns to deal with her!" Xue Ruanruan was dragged out by two servants, her heart filled with grief and despair. How could her father and brother betray the country? There must be a conspiracy behind this. In the woodshed, she huddled in a corner, pondering how to clear her father and brother's name, while also worrying about their safety on the border. Tears welled up in her eyes.
Just as Xue Ruanruan was filled with despair, news arrived that the border was running low on supplies. Chaos erupted within the General's mansion, and even the Lady was at a loss. A thought struck Xue Ruanruan; she knew that if supplies couldn't be delivered to the border in time, not only would her father and brothers' lives be in danger, but the nation would also be plunged into crisis. She shouted to the servant guarding the woodshed, "I have a way to solve the border supply problem; please inform the Lady." The servant went to report with some skepticism. The Lady hesitated for a long time, but finally decided to let Xue Ruanruan try. Xue Ruanruan proposed using part of the General's mansion's savings to purchase supplies and then organize manpower to transport them to the border. Although the Lady was reluctant to spend the money, she had no choice but to try anything. Xue Ruanruan acted swiftly, personally allocating manpower and working day and night to deliver the supplies to the border. When the supplies arrived safely, the morale of the frontline troops soared. At this time, the truth gradually surfaced: her father and brothers had been framed by enemy spies. With her wisdom and courage, Xue Ruanruan not only cleared her father and brother's name but also won the trust of the lady and the general, thus changing her status in the general's mansion.
Fortunately, she had thousands of acres of fertile land in her spatial dimension. After experiencing these twists and turns, Xue Ruanruan knew that to gain a foothold in the General's Mansion, she needed more support. Fortunately, she had thousands of acres of fertile land in her spatial dimension, which became her source of confidence.
One day, the capital city was struck by a severe drought, leading to food shortages and soaring prices. The Emperor, deeply worried, issued an edict ordering all prefectures to find ways to alleviate the disaster. Upon learning this, the Lady was distressed, but Xue Ruanruan volunteered. She secretly took out a considerable amount of grain from her spatial storage and distributed it in the name of the General's Mansion. When the news spread, the people were deeply grateful to the General's Mansion, and the Emperor also greatly praised them.
The madam began to treat Xue Ruanruan with even greater favor, involving her in more of the household's affairs. Xue Ruanruan used this opportunity to cultivate relationships with everyone in the household, while also keeping a close eye on the undercurrents within. She knew that although she now held a position of power, many were still jealous of her and secretly plotted against her. However, with her secret weapon—her spatial ability—she was not afraid. She planned to use the resources within her spatial ability to continue contributing to the General's Mansion and the nation, writing her own legend in this world of palace intrigue and domestic power struggles.