Chapter 6: Jingxin Garden

The morning light gradually brightened, and the many courtyards in the eastern pavilion were immersed in a warm and beautiful morning light, exuding a quiet and silent tranquility.

There were many servants in the mansion, but the entire eastern pavilion was unusually quiet, without a trace of noise. It was evident that not only were the servants well-trained, but the master of the Jing Wang Mansion was also not an easygoing person.

Walking through the winding stone bridge over the lake, Jiu Qing stopped in a quiet courtyard.

Looking up, she saw the three gilded characters of "Jing Xin Yuan" reflecting a kind of wild and unrestrained arrogance, which was in contrast to the meaning of "Jing Xin Yuan" itself.

"Miss, the scenery here is quite nice," the maid Zi Mo spoke, her voice carrying a cheerful and optimistic tone, "The surroundings are picturesque, with small bridges, flowing water, artificial hills and lakes, and valuable exotic flowers in the courtyard... Miss, why don't we stay here?"

Jiu Qing nodded faintly, "The scenery here is indeed nice, quiet and peaceful, without a trace of noise."

Zi Mo nodded repeatedly, "Yes, it's very suitable for seclusion."

"Seclusion?" Jiu Qing chuckled, giving her a sidelong glance, "We came to the Jing Wang Mansion not for seclusion."

With that, she stepped up the stone steps and walked inside.

Although Jing Wang had not left any orders for hospitality before leaving, the mansion was bustling with servants, and naturally, there were maids in Jing Xin Yuan who were ready to serve. At this moment, seeing Jiu Qing and Zi Mo appearing here, although the maids were not clear about their identities, they had already respectfully started to tidy up.

"I know that Miss has come for the stubborn illness of Jing Wang," Zi Mo murmured softly, her delicate brows furrowed, "But I just can't understand why Miss would come all the way to Xi Ling to treat Jing Wang?"

They were not lacking in wealth, nor did they need to seek fame and fortune, and that Jing Wang seemed like a difficult person to get along with. In Zi Mo's opinion, their decision to come to the Jing Wang Mansion was not a wise one.

"I have my reasons, don't ask," Jiu Qing said, sitting down on a low couch against the wall, "The things I brought, you go and tidy them up later, and don't let anyone else touch them. Also, go and tell the steward of the mansion that we will be staying in Jing Xin Yuan from now on. There's no need for the mansion's maids to serve in the inner courtyard, and leave two maids for cleaning in the outer courtyard."

Zi Mo respectfully agreed, "Yes, Miss."

After a pause, she added, "After rushing for so many days, Miss must be tired, why not take a rest first? I'll go and tidy up."

A maid in blue respectfully presented a cup of warm tea and said softly, "Please have some tea, Miss."

Apart from the mansion's maids, the women who could enter the eastern pavilion were generally of some status, and it was never wrong to be more respectful.

"Thank you," Jiu Qing accepted the tea and glanced at her faintly, "You can leave now, there's no need for service here for the time being."

Although her tone was calm, there was a hint of inherent dignity, and a commanding tone that naturally emerged from someone who had long been in a high position.

The maid in blue was slightly stunned, then respectfully bowed, "Yes."

After acknowledging, she led the other maids to withdraw.

"Miss," Zi Mo's face darkened instantly as she took the tea cup from Jiu Qing's hand, "We've just arrived, and we haven't even settled in yet. Why would she try to poison you? What's her intention?"