Young Miss from the Feng Family - FJXM Chapter 17

“Oh, really?”

Gu Jiu Ge’s voice was soft, but it carried an unmistakable weight.

“But I remember the people sent by the Prime Minister’s Manor to fetch me recently said I had no manners. I wasn’t aware that servants were making decisions for the manor.” Her gaze landed pointedly on Madam Li, who was kneeling before her.

If Madam Li couldn’t understand the situation by now, then she might as well have lived her life in vain.

“Young Master, this old servant was out of line. Please, forgive me.”

Madam Li’s quick change in attitude made Gu Jiu Ge raise an eyebrow. The people of the Prime Minister’s Manor certainly knew when to bow and when to bend.

“Since you realize your mistake, then… pack your things and leave.”

W-what? Shouldn’t the next line be something about mending one’s ways?

“Madam Gu, what do you think?” Gu Jiu Ge asked as Madam Gu and Gu Qingqing arrived on the scene. They were greeted by the sight of all the household servants kneeling, as if Gu Jiu Ge were already the master of the manor.

“Have these servants offended you?” Madam Gu asked instead of answering.

“Not exactly. It’s my first day at the manor, and I wanted to get to know the people here and discuss what the rules of the Prime Minister’s Manor are.”

“Now that we’re somewhat acquainted, you may all leave. I wouldn’t want you to interfere with my time bonding with my mother and sister.” The brief interaction had already made it clear to the Gu family’s servants that this young master, whom they hadn’t taken seriously before, was far from simple.

The Prime Minister’s Manor was likely on the verge of a major shift.

Even Madam Li, who had been favored by Madam Gu, was dismissed with just a word from the young master.

This turn of events left Madam Gu momentarily speechless. She needed to gather her thoughts.

“You must be tired after your long journey. Someone, take the Young Master to rest!”

“Alright, but please let me know when Father returns.”

“Damn it, we really underestimated this bastard!” she fumed inwardly. In just one day, Gu Jiu Ge had delivered a clear message to the entire household.

“Mother, don’t be angry.”

“Have you forgotten the reason Father wanted Gu Jiu Ge to return?”

“No matter how imposing he seems now, he won’t be here for long.”

In the Tinglan Pavilion.

“Young Master, what’s your next move?” Xiaowei asked. After making such a strong impression on everyone in the manor, she knew there would be many who would come to challenge him.

“What’s the rush?” Gu Jiu Ge replied, casually holding an apple in one hand and a book in the other. She had been reading medical texts before, but now she needed to familiarize herself with everything related to Tianqi.

“The Prime Minister’s Manor is deep waters, Young Master.”

“Don’t worry. Your master can handle it. It’s getting late; you don’t need to stay here. Go get some rest.”

“Alright, but you should also get some sleep and not stay up too late!”

The night passed peacefully, but early the next morning…

“Second Madam, our young master is still asleep. Perhaps you should come back later?”

“When our young master wakes up, I’ll be sure to let him know you came.”

“No need, I’m in no hurry. I can wait until the young master wakes up.” the Second Madam replied in a soft, gentle tone, as if nothing could ever upset her.

“This… Alright then, I’ll fetch you a chair and some refreshments.” Xiaowei said helplessly, glancing at the tightly shut door.

“Xiaowei.”

“Young Master, you’re finally awake!” Xiaowei nearly wept with relief. She had no idea how to handle this Second Madam.

“Hmm, who’s outside?”

Someone was already here to see him this early? It seemed the people of the Prime Minister’s Manor were more impatient than he’d thought.

“It’s the Second Madam.”

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