As the three of them were discussing in a huddle, Zhang Qi looked at the thief who was rolling around on the ground and the two horses, secretly feeling heartache: Two horses, if sold, would also fetch a good price. Unfortunately, I couldnt bring myself to say it.

  The three servants also saw the two horses, but they didnt dare to pick up such a thiefs thing, how could they know that they wouldnt be chased after? After saying a few words, the carriage hurriedly drove away.

  Wen Ai sat beside Zhang Qi and asked, "Little sister, what did your husband say to you?" At that time, the two were face to face with their heads close together, whispering, and others couldnt hear clearly.

  "He blamed me for speaking nonsense."

  "Speaking of which, Madame Wen couldnt help but get angry. She sternly said: Young lady, youre from the countryside and dont know the ways of the world or etiquette. This time, I wont blame you. However, from now on, remember that in a large household like this one, its best to only listen and not speak. That gentleman earlier, since he covered his face with a thick veil, must be someone who doesnt want others to know who he is. You rashly opened your mouth, and if you had encountered someone ruthless, you might have been killed to silence you."

  At this point, thinking of the two thieves who were rolling on the ground in pain, Madame Wen shuddered and fell silent.

  Zhang Yi bowed her head and responded obediently, thinking to herself: The reason that man covers his face with a thick veil is actually because hes too handsome, and he cant stand others looking at him, so hes gotten into the habit of covering up his own face. As for him injuring people, its because those two thieves, one said he had a "small white face", and the other said he was effeminate. He has always hated it when others make comments about his appearance, so naturally he wouldnt tolerate anyone else.

  Sitting in the carriage, Wen Ai told Zhang Qi some survival skills for living in a large mansion.

  By the time it was late afternoon, a middle-aged mans sigh of relief came from outside, "Finally arrived!" Zhang Gui hurriedly stretched his head and saw that in front of him appeared a tall city wall, with a moat flowing outside the city wall, and people coming and going on the suspension bridge, extremely lively.

  I have arrived in Jiankang!

  Finally, I have come to Jiankang once again.

  The horse-drawn carriage entered the city gate, returning to the bustling streets. The three servants all let out a sigh of relief and began talking loudly. Even the thin man who had been silent until now became more cheerful.

  Sitting beside Zhang Qi, Wen Yu said in a low voice: "Young lady, now that weve entered the city, well first arrange for you to rest at a guest house. Once everything is ready at the mansion, well come and fetch you."

  "Alright."

  "Dont run around in the hostel."

  "Alright."

  When the three men escorted Zhang Gui to the inn, the sky was already dark and the sun had sunk below the horizon. As she watched them leave, Zhang Gui let out a soft sigh.

  Her birth destined her for a difficult road, compared to her maternal grandparents house, staying in the Zhangs residence in Jiankang was still better. Therefore, all along the way, she never thought of struggling.

  Back in her room, Zhang Qi carefully recalled her memories. After the theft, she no longer doubted her own memory.

  The night passed in the blink of an eye.

  As soon as the sky brightened, a horse carriage stopped outside the inn. Madame Wen entered with two maidservants and, after exchanging greetings with Zhang Gui who had just finished washing up, said with a smile: "Congratulations, young lady! Now follow me back home."

  Home? Which Zhangs residence is considered her home?

  Zhang Qi smiled awkwardly and carefully responded with a "yes", then followed them onto the carriage.

  The carriage drove forward and after more than half a time, it turned into an alley and the carriage stopped.

  Wen Ai stood outside the carriage and smiled: "Little sister, lets enter the mansion."

  Zhang Qi walked down.

  What appeared before her was a small gate that only allowed one person to enter. Ah, the grand Zhang Manor, how could they let this unremarkable illegitimate daughter of theirs enter the manor openly and honorably? Even if it were that other entrance that others looked down upon, she still wouldnt be qualified. Only this small gate used by slaves could accommodate her.

  Zhang Qi curiously looked around in all directions, putting on an air of a country bumpkin who knew nothing about the world, and followed Madam Wen and her two companions into the Zhang estate.

  As soon as one enters the small gate, it is a row of short and small wooden houses. The people coming in and out of the wooden house are all some slaves. Seeing Zhang Gui come in, they curiously sized her up.

  The old woman walked a few steps quickly, whispered a few words with a woman in her 24 or 25 years old, then turned back to hold Zhang Qis hand and said warmly: "Little girl, this is Liang Shu, she has prepared a place for you to stay, go with her."

  Looking at this point, Wen Ai looked at Zhang Qi with a innocent look, and finally softened her heart, couldnt help but say in a low voice: "Little girl, you just stay here and wait for your father to come back."

  This Zhang Qi still understands, isnt she just her fathers legitimate wife, actually looking down on herself as a private-born daughter, treating her like a servant? In her previous life, she also went through this.

  To speak of it, Zhang Gui in her previous life was an extremely intelligent person. Otherwise, she wouldnt have been able to overcome so many hardships and become that mans official wife.

  At this moment, Zhang Qi followed the etiquette taught by Wen Ai and bowed her knees, responding in a low voice: "Yes." After responding, she raised her small face, looking at Wen Ai with a pitiful expression, and said tearfully: "But Ai, I will miss you!" In this mansion, Wen Ai was a kind-hearted person who was good to get along with, and it was beneficial to have a good relationship with her.

  Wen Ai accompanied her for a month and also had feelings. She looked at the pretty little girl in front of her, stretched out her hand to stroke her hair, and said softly: "Go, go."

  As soon as the old lady left, Zhang Gui walked over to Liang Shu with her head bowed and eyes cast down. Liang Shu looked her up and down a few times, sizing her up in her mind. Turning around, she led Zhang Gui into the third wooden hut on the left side, saying as they walked: "Youre called Ah Gui, right? Ah Gui, your status is different from that of the servants. From now on, youll sweep the courtyard in the morning, attend school to learn some characters in the afternoon, and help out in the kitchen after dinner."

  Zhang Qi lowered her eyebrows and nodded: "Yes."

  Seeing her calm demeanor, Liang Shu nodded in satisfaction and said, "Very good." While instructing the two young maids to help Zhang Qi bring over the bedding, Liang Shu said, "Little sister, I have something to tell you that you must remember."

  Zhang Qi hastily bowed her head in acceptance of the teaching.

  Liang Shu smiled and said, "You were born with a good face, this point is different from those rough country people, maybe in the future, youll rely on it to live a good life." Her smile was full of meaning.

  Zhang Qi naturally understood her meaning. The tasks she arranged earlier were all light and easy, as if to say that she was considering her so-called master identity, but rather, she wanted to support herself, take advantage of the opportunity to nourish her body while it was still young, and cultivate herself into a beautiful and elegant person. In the future, when there is a need upstairs, she will also be able to get affirmation.