There was a hint of worry in Ruan Yuluan's smile.

In the previous life… At this time, she and Ruan Yuxi were going to be arranged by the lady to meet King Fushan.

Now, although she relied on the wound on her face and Ruan Yuxi's house arrest to delay the matter, she knew that she could not delay it for a lifetime.

The scars on Ruan Yuluan's face had completely healed by the time it was June.

When she went to pay her respects again, the lady stared at her profile for a few more seconds, then smiled slightly, as if expressing a sigh of relief.

"Now that Luan Niang's injury has healed, I feel relieved."

As she spoke, she held up a warm teacup with her fingertips, blew gently, and mentioned something.

"The temple fair will be held in a few days... A lot of things have happened at home recently, and I'm afraid something has happened. Why don't you take this opportunity and follow me to the Huguo Temple to burn incense and pray for blessings, Third Lady and Fifth Lady."

Huguo Temple is a very popular temple in this dynasty. It is said that any prayer you make will be answered.

The two ladies stood up and responded.

Ruan Yuluan's heart was a little frightened because of this unexpected itinerary.

As she sat down, she caught a glimpse of dissatisfaction and jealousy in the eyes of Aunt Xu who was sitting opposite her.

The girl held the teacup between her fingertips and as she lowered her eyelashes, she had a plan in mind.

After returning home that evening, she asked Qiu Xiu to go to the kitchen to find a maid.

The maid's name was Tonghua. She was young but looked quite clever. She was from the same hometown as Qiuxiu and was her adopted sister.

"Greetings to the Fifth Lady." As she came in, she bowed and said crisply.

Ruan Yuluan liked such a smart girl very much. She asked her to stand up, then smiled and pointed at the two snacks on the small coffee table: "I heard from Qiu Xiu that you prepared these snacks?"

A plate of candied plums and a plate of lotus leaf crisps are both light and appetizing.

"Yes," Tong Huayin smiled and spoke clearly, "I heard that Fifth Lady didn't have a good appetite today. I thought it might be because of the bitter summer, so I specially prepared such refreshing and non-greasy pastries to whet your appetite."

"You did a good job." The girl stretched out her fingertips, picked up a piece and put it between her lips and teeth, chewing it carefully, and then she said, "I have something... I would be relieved if you could do it for me."

Tonghua was a person who knew what was going on, and she said in a serious tone, "That's what Fifth Lady said, it's my duty to help you."

When she spoke like this, Ruan Yuluan frowned slightly and spoke slowly.

"Madam said that she would take me and my third sister to the Huguo Temple to burn incense in a few days... I thought that they might be meeting some distinguished guests. With the temper of my fourth sister... you know that if she can't go and show her face, she will definitely be sad."

With such implicit words, he half-heartedly told her his purpose.

Tonghua lowered her head and thought for a while, then raised her head with a gleam in her eyes.

"The servant understands."

When Tonghua left quietly, there was a heavy purse in her arms, which contained the ten taels of silver reward given to her by Ruan Yuluan.

Dong Yu felt sorry for her: "My wife has given too much... This mansion needs money to run, so we should be more frugal."

Since the death of Aunt Lou, the master and servant have been living a tight life and relying on each other. Dong Yu was afraid of poverty, but Ruan Yuluan smiled faintly.

"You can't be frugal on some things... Only if you spend money will they work for you with peace of mind."

She was not like Ruan Yuxi, who was stingy in winning people's hearts and gave her servants jewelry that she didn't want.

Firstly, it was not easy to wear and would be discovered. Secondly, the maid might get suspicious if she took a bag of valuable jewelry to the pawn shop to exchange for money.

Rewarding with silver money is simple and convenient, and her name is not engraved on the silver. Even if the other party turns against her, she can still get away with it safely.

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