novelaction Chapter 386 (116 words added)
Chapter 386 (116 words added)
As soon as Xue Ruanruan stepped into the General's Mansion, the steward rushed to greet her: "Miss, you're finally back! Madam is in a rage!" Xue Ruanruan's heart tightened; she wondered what had angered Madam this time. She quickened her pace toward the inner courtyard, but before she reached the door, she heard Madam's shrill voice from inside: "Where has this girl gone off to? So unruly!"
Xue Ruanruan braced herself and entered the room, curtsying and saying, "Madam, it's all my fault for making you worry." The madam snorted coldly, "Hmph, you're good at pretending to be obedient. Today, Master has brought distinguished guests back for dinner. If you make a mistake, you'll be in for a worldly slap!" Xue Ruanruan quickly agreed.
When it was time to eat, Xue Ruanruan served her carefully. During the meal, a young gentleman kept glancing at her, his gaze filled with scrutiny. Suddenly, he accidentally knocked over a wine cup, spilling wine on Xue Ruanruan. The lady's face changed, and she was about to reprimand him when the young man stood up, his face full of apology, saying, "It was my fault, I hope you won't take offense, Miss." This unexpected situation left Xue Ruanruan somewhat bewildered, and made the already tense atmosphere even more awkward…
In the blizzard in the capital, Xue Ruanruan curtsied and said softly, "Young master, there's no need to blame yourself; it's just a small matter." However, the lady was relentless, shrilly, "You young master are so careless! My maid was being so well taken care of, and you've ruined her like this!" The young master smiled apologetically, "Madam, please calm down. It was my recklessness. I'd like to offer you my jade pendant as compensation." He then untied the jade pendant from his waist and offered it to Xue Ruanruan. Xue Ruanruan was about to refuse when the general smiled and said, "Young master, there's no need for that. It's just some wine spilled on your clothes; it's nothing." Just then, the blizzard outside intensified, and the howling wind battered the windows. The atmosphere inside grew increasingly tense. The lady was still secretly angry, but the young master seemed unconcerned, still curiously watching Xue Ruanruan. Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew out the candle, plunging the room into brief darkness. When the candle was relit, Xue Ruanruan's hairpin was found lying on the ground, her hair slightly disheveled, making her look even more pitiful. A hint of amazement flashed in the young man's eyes, while the lady's face grew even more unpleasant, secretly thinking that she would definitely teach this girl a lesson later...
Xue Ruanruan entered the spatial dimension, still shaken. She knew the Madam wouldn't let her off easily once she left. She paced back and forth, pondering a solution. Suddenly, her eyes lit up; she spotted a spiritual herb emitting a strange light in a corner. This herb seemed to possess magical effects. Xue Ruanruan remembered reading in ancient texts that it could be used to make a fragrant balm that beautified the complexion and enhanced fragrance. An idea struck her. She quickly gathered the herb and began refining it according to her memory. After some effort, the balm was ready. Xue Ruanruan applied it to her body, instantly filling the air with fragrance and making her even more radiant. Just then, she heard the Madam's angry shouts outside the dimension and knew she couldn't delay any longer. She straightened her clothes and confidently stepped out of the dimension. Returning to the banquet, everyone was drawn to the fragrance emanating from her, especially the young master who stared at her intently. The Madam was about to retaliate when she was stunned by the extraordinary fragrance and speechless for a moment. Xue Ruanruan curtsied, defusing the crisis with composure and humility.