Chapter 467: with translation of chapter title

Yan Qiushui and Shen Lu, these two women, no matter how Chen Wuji looks at them, horizontally or vertically, they don't look like women who could be servants.

Although the people in Hezhou City are currently living a relatively hard life, no matter how hard it gets, it absolutely cannot reach the level of these people; they would never fall into becoming servants due to war disasters.

The broken boat still has two catties of nails.

Chen Wuji is genuinely curious how Qin Zan Hong managed to coax these two people over.

Yan Qiushui placed her hands naturally crossed on her flat and slender waist, saying, "It's all because life forced us; Miss Qin said Deputy Commander Chen now needs one or two maids to attend to his daily life, so we came."

"Do you yourself believe that?" Chen Wuji asked.

"Why does Deputy Commander Chen find it hard to believe? Is it because we don't look like maids?" Yan Qiushui asked with a light smile.

It seems Qin Zan Hong had already discussed a plan with them; this explanation is indeed quite smooth.

"Do you know who you're speaking to? I don't have time here to play riddles with you; speak the truth." Chen Wuji's expression suddenly turned stern, and the aura from having fought on the battlefield erupted.

Yan Qiushui let out a light sigh, "I don't know what makes Deputy Commander Chen so doubtful, but we two are originally maids; a few years ago, after leaving the Qin household, we made a living here teaching etiquette."

"Miss Qin is our former lady; we happened to meet her in the city not long ago, and that's how we recognized each other. We also didn't expect to see the lady again here; today she came looking for us, saying Deputy Commander Chen lacks two personal attendants for his daily life, so we followed her."

Chen Wuji: ……

No, are servant girls from great aristocratic families all of this caliber?

Yan Qiushui continued, "These matters, the lady originally didn't want us to tell Deputy Commander Chen, but I see he seems somewhat angry, so I must confess frankly; please, when the time comes, speak a few good words for us in front of the lady."

"These are trivial matters; they definitely won't hinder you." Chen Wuji waved his hand.

"I, a country bumpkin, have never eaten fine chaff; honestly, having you serve me makes me a bit unaccustomed. When Qin Zan Hong returns, I will explain this to her in detail."

"Your status and position in the Qin household probably aren't very low, right?"

Yan Qiushui shook her head, "Indeed not low, but not very high either; I was originally the lady's personal maid, but later some things happened and the Qin household sent me away, which is why I ended up here."

"Alright, I won't ask for more details; you may continue." Chen Wuji said.

Suddenly a voice came from the roof, "Ask away; I know you, if you don't clarify things, your heart won't be at ease."

Chen Wuji lifted his head and saw Qin Zan Hong sitting on the eaves, dressed entirely in black combat attire.

"Undoubtedly, is your service as a personal guard a bit hasty? This person is so close to me, yet you didn't even give me a heads-up?" Chen Wuji said, turning his head.

Chen Wuyi, following three steps behind Chen Wuji, said expressionlessly, "Family Head, the lady has been here for a while; I recognized her as the lady, so there was no need to remind."

Chen Wuji: ……

Qin Zan Hong leapt down from the eaves and said to Yan Qiushui and Shen Lu, "Go and have a good talk with my husband; he's suspicious by nature, so we don't want to cause any unnecessary trouble later."

Upon hearing Qin Zan Hong's address, Yan Qiushui and Shen Lu's pupils contracted in shock.

"Madam... husband, Miss... you... you..." Shen Lu was so shocked her eyes almost popped out; she covered her mouth tightly and couldn't utter a coherent word for a long while.

Qin Zan Hong's expression was calm, she asked nonchalantly, "What's the big deal? I'm at an age where I don't marry or have children; in two years, will I even be able to give birth?"

"Miss, do the lord and lady know about this?" Yan Qiushui asked softly.

Qin Zan Hong draped her arm over Chen Wuji's shoulder, "Why should I tell them about my marriage? Whether they like it or not, my husband will only be this scoundrel right before me."

"No amount of gold can buy my willingness; I like it, I like it immensely."

Yan Qiushui was left speechless by those words, and after a while she managed to stammer out a few words, "But, this..."

"There's no 'but,' this and that." Qin Zan Hong flicked her hand impatiently.

"Don't waste time on useless talk; tell me how you left the Qin household and what you've been doing in Hezhou City, so I can get the lowdown for my husband."

"He's recently run into several truly wicked people with evil hearts, which has made his paranoia worse; you say I can vouch for you from the side. Besides, if you have any objections, you can opt out—I'm currently running around outside, and my husband needs someone to attend to his daily life, which is why I thought of you."

Chen Wuji stopped them, "Enough, I'm not interested in your private affairs. Since you're practically family, if you're willing, just stay."

Yan Qiushui bowed slightly, "We are certainly willing."

"To be reunited with the lady and have another chance to serve her is a great fortune for three lifetimes for Qiu Shui."

Qin Zan Hong's expression displeased, "Serving my husband, why mention me? I'm often away, running around."

"I misspoke for a moment; please punish me, Miss!"

Chen Wuji's expression remained calm as he walked straight into the side hall of the main house.

He could see these two women's contempt for him; he was actually quite surprised where they got the nerve to display such an attitude to his face.

Compared to the Qin family's colossal stature, his modest achievements might truly amount to nothing.

But this is Hezhou, his turf.

That is, out of respect for Qin Zan Hong's face, he can temporarily suppress this anger.

Not long after, Qin Zan Hong entered alone, her alluring figure twisting as she squeezed straight into Chen Wuji's embrace, "What's up? Are you angry?"

"What's there to be angry about? Just two stupid women."

"They are indeed stupid; having left the Qin household for so many years, they still have that nasty habit." Qin Zan Hong pouted, "I went out of the city today to look for servants, suddenly thought of them, and brought them along."

"They both were originally maids in my mother's household; after I was born, my mother sent Qiu Shui over to look after me. Later, rumors spread in the manor that she had an affair with someone, and that person had some connection to me. My mother, out of consideration for her years of hard work, didn't take her life but merely sent her away."

Chen Wuji nodded, "And what about the other one called Shen Lu?"

"You don't want to know? Besides, shouldn't you be more concerned about the man related to me? Why are you asking about Shen Lu? Are you more interested in her?" Qin Zan Hong's eyebrows flew up.

"As long as I know you're my woman, the rest of these relationships don't matter; given your background, you're either marrying into a family or pursuing someone." Chen Wuji laughed.