Chapter 269

【You frowned slightly. Xie Fu is holding a banquet, and there are more than a hundred people in the "Four Departments and Six Bureaus" responsible for the banquet.】

【This is only the arrangement of the main courtyard. The second courtyard also has its own set of people, not inferior at all.】

【Among the six bureaus, the Shanggong Bureau "manages the documents of the six bureaus of the King's mansion".】

【The Shangyi Bureau "manages etiquette and daily life", the Shangfu Bureau "manages the number of clothing and chapters". The Shangshi Bureau manages food, "whenever food is returned to the imperial, the Shangshi tastes it first". The Shanggong Bureau is the place for needlework, embroidery, all come from here. There is also the Gongzheng Division, which corrects the harem, warns and punishes, female officials and maids, totaling more than two hundred people, each performing their duties.】

【And the servants of each courtyard are like ants, countless. Just say Xie Yuan, just a young master in the mansion, already has eight servants serving him, and there are leading nannies, guests and performers, adding up to dozens of people.】

【Whenever there is a festival, or the Old Matriarch's birthday, the Shangshi Bureau of the main courtyard is enough.】

【Even today, with distinguished guests, how could there be a shortage of people?】

【How could the big maid of the second courtyard come to the main courtyard to summon a mere maid.】

【Zhang Yuan also pondered, looking at the woman standing outside the small courtyard, who was the personal maid of Lady Zhao in the second courtyard, with a transcendent status, even the managers in Xie Fu had to be three points afraid.】

【Ganzao looked like she was in her early twenties, wearing a treasure gauze ink-green long skirt, outlining her tall and graceful figure. She had an exquisite silver fork on her head, and her hands were properly crossed at her waist.】

【Clothes of this material, let alone Xie Guan, an illegitimate son who is not favored, even the young masters born of concubines in the courtyard don't have them.】

【Ganzao was the personal maid who followed Lady Zhao when she married, and it is said that she and Lady Zhao called each other sisters in private.】

【She was beautiful, her eyes were mostly indifferent at this time, and behind her, two maids who lowered their heads and were submissive added a bit of majesty.】

【If it were the big maid of the main courtyard or the maid of Lady Zhuge, Zhang Yuan would have to salute. But facing Ganzao, the big maid of the second courtyard, he just stood on the side, his scholar's backbone still there.】

【If it were He Xiao here, he would have already bowed and scraped, being respectful.】

【Ganzao looked at Xie Guan a few more times, seeming a bit surprised.】

【This was her first time seeing this illegitimate son in Xie Fu, who was hated by Lady Yuan in the main courtyard.】

【Unexpectedly, his appearance and temperament were so outstanding, not losing to Young Master Renfeng.】

【It's just that she kept these words in her heart and didn't say them.】

【Her tone was calm: "Young Master Guan, this matter is also Lady Yuan's order."】

【Lady Yuan, the mistress of the main courtyard, her name in Xie Fu was like thunder, and no one dared to disobey.】

【Sister Wu Tong stood on the side, but had no other expression. This kind of helping matter was not uncommon in the courtyard, and some maids even got rewards because of it.】

【You had a faint smile on the corner of your mouth and said slowly: "It is not easy for the big girl to come here. My humble house is simple, Sister Wu Tong, brew tea."】

【Ganzao didn't move, just stood quietly under the Sister Wu Tong tree in the small courtyard, the tree shadow swaying, reflecting her coldness.】

【She said indifferently: "Young Master Guan, don't bother. Duty is important, the matter entrusted by the Madam cannot be sloppy. Sister Sister Wu Tong, you should hurry up and pack."】

【Sister Wu Tong heard this, but seemed not to hear Ganzao's words, but brought tea from the room.】

【You smiled lightly and said casually: "Last time, Third Cousin, the medicinal materials brought by Miss Lanzhi, I have been thinking about it. Please thank Third Cousin for me."】

【Mentioning Third Cousin, that is Xie Renfeng of the second courtyard, Ganzao's expression, which had always been as calm as water, frowned slightly for the first time.】

【Facing this matter... you decide.】

1. Agree to let Sister Wu Tong go. (Hint: Sister Wu Tong may be in danger, unfavorable situations may occur.)

2. Do not agree to this matter. (Hint: The situation may be uncontrollable.)

3. Follow along. (Hint: The situation becomes increasingly unfavorable, Sister Wu Tong may be in danger.)

4. Go to the second courtyard to seek help from Xie Yuan. (Hint: Sister Wu Tong is in danger, things may develop unfavorably.)

5. Go to the main courtyard to seek help from the Fourth Young Lady. (Hint: The situation may become serious, Sister Wu Tong is in danger.)

6. Go to the second courtyard to find Xie Renfeng. (Hint: Sister Wu Tong is in danger, the situation may become increasingly uncontrollable.)

7. Explain that Xie Yuan of the second courtyard had already summoned Sister Wu Tong. (Hint: This matter may have a turning point.)

8. Personally participate. (0/3)

The Great Cauldron knocked loudly, as if infinite chaotic energy permeated, and the dark blue text on it slowly froze.】

Yu Ke stared at the seven options, analyzing the causes and consequences of this matter in his heart.】

In Xie Fu, a grand banquet is being held, with Military Governor Sima Ting personally attending, for the Fourth Young Lady's marriage. The young master of the Zhao family and the sixth daughter of the Li family are also invited.】

This Zhao family is naturally the family behind Lady Zhao in the second courtyard, with overwhelming power.】

This matter actually has something to do with Sister Wu Tong.】

Yu Ke thought, focusing more on those options.】

Option one, agree to let Sister Wu Tong go.】

But the hint says Sister Wu Tong will be in danger. Could it be that there is something hidden behind this banquet that will put Sister Wu Tong in danger?】

Exclude this option.】

Option two, do not agree to this matter, hint: however, the hint says the situation is uncontrollable.】

In Xie Fu, disobeying the Madam's order is a great sin of unfilial piety, and the punishment is heavy, even those who are serious cannot participate in the imperial examination and official career.】

Exclude this option.】

Option three, accompany her.】

He doesn't have the Madam's summons, if he attends the banquet, he will probably only attract scolding.】

But the result is that Sister Wu Tong will still have an accident, the situation is still unfavorable, this choice seems to be unable to change anything.】

Exclude it!】

Option four, seek help from Xie Yuan. But the hint remains, Sister Wu Tong will still encounter unfavorable situations.】

Moreover, seeking help from Xie Yuan at this time, I am afraid it is too late. Once Sister Wu Tong steps out of the small courtyard and steps into that banquet, she may be in danger.】

Exclude this option.】

Option 5, seek help from the Fourth Young Lady, although she is also a concubine's daughter, her status is not prominent, but today is the protagonist of the banquet, and her mother's status is perhaps slightly better than Xie Guan's biological mother.】

However, the status of women in the mansion is not high, if not handled properly, this matter is likely to turn a small matter into a big one, even more tricky.】

Yu Ke doesn't want to take this risk, exclude it.】

Option 6, seek help from Xie Renfeng, but the hint still says Sister Wu Tong will encounter danger, and the situation may become increasingly uncontrollable.】

Moreover, Xie Renfeng once had the intention of "taking" Sister Wu Tong, this matter might have something to do with him.】

Yu Ke excludes this option.】

Facing this complex situation and limited options, Yu Ke has to carefully weigh every possibility.】

Eight options, excluding the last personally participate.】

The first seven options only have the seventh option.】

Option 7, explain that Xie Yuan of the second courtyard had already summoned her.】

Only this hint will have a turning point.】

Yu Ke didn't hesitate and chose directly.】

7. Explain that Xie Yuan of the second courtyard had already summoned Sister Wu Tong. (Hint: This matter may have a turning point.)

The simulation continues!】

【At this moment, your brows are tightly locked as if you have encountered a difficult matter, your eyes reveal a bit of difficulty, and your tone is quite helpless: "Big girl, this matter is probably tricky. Just now Sixth Brother specially looked for me, specifically pointing out that he wanted Sister Wu Tong. I have already promised Sixth Brother... Sixth Brother's temperament, big girl knows, once he promises something, he will not give up easily."】

【After speaking, your tone seems to really be in a dilemma.】

【Sister Wu Tong heard this, tilted her head slightly, looked at you with some doubt, and seeing your expression "calm and composed", without any difference, she didn't speak to refute.】

【Zhang Yuan stood on the side, also thoughtful, silent.】

【Ganzao heard this, her brows frowned tighter. Sixth Young Master Xie Yuan of the main courtyard, she naturally knows, this person is very favored in Xie Fu, his temperament is domineering, and many young masters and ladies in the mansion are respectful to him.】

【Xie Yuan's mother, Lady Zhuge, has prestige in the main courtyard second only to Lady Yuan, and has the Zhuge family supporting her behind her, with huge power.】

【Moreover, Ganzao knows deeply that today there is also a person of great importance from the Zhuge family present, which undoubtedly makes the originally small matter complicated.】

【Ganzao thought slightly, then said indifferently: "The Madam's order, Ganzao naturally dare not disobey. But if Young Master Yuan has already found Sister Sister Wu Tong first, I don't need to bother others, Ganzao will personally report to Lady Zhuge."】

【Zhang Yuan came here in the morning, read and talked with Xie Guan for a long time, and Young Master Yuan had already gone to the banquet with another distinguished guest in the courtyard.】

【Where did Young Master Yuan summon Sister Wu Tong? This must be out of nothing, but why would Young Master Guan say so? He was full of confusion in his heart.】

【He also noticed that Ganzao's words were not looking for Young Master Yuan, but for Lady Zhuge.】

【Your face still carried fear, saying: "This is probably not appropriate. If Sixth Brother comes to the door afterward, using the prior promise as an excuse, I am afraid it will violate the brother's intention."】

【Great Qi etiquette, the old and the young are in order, the brother's words should be followed.】

【"Big girl, why not let Sister Wu Tong go, first inform Sixth Brother, explain on behalf of me, I also have a way."】

【"Otherwise, I can only wait for Sixth Brother to send servants to urge, and I will explain, then I can let Sister Wu Tong go..."】

【Before finishing speaking!】

【Zhang Yuan saw your cowardly state, which was completely different from usual, and felt more and more that this matter was strange.】

【Sister Wu Tong was also increasingly confused, but didn't have any refutation.】

【Ganzao thought slightly, if she wasted time here, she couldn't snatch a maid from a Xie family descendant. Although Xie Guan was an illegitimate son who was not favored, this Xie word could not be offended by their servants.】

【Anyway, this matter is not big, and it is not good for Young Master Renfeng, just for Sister Wu Tong!】

【Ganzao nodded slightly: "Then follow Young Master Guan's words."】

【You smiled and ordered Sister Wu Tong: "Sister Wu Tong, take the tea in the courtyard, Sixth Brother said last time he liked it, but forgot to give it to him when he left."】

【Sister Wu Tong had no impression, when did Xie Yuan become interested in the inferior tea in the courtyard?】

【Sister Wu Tong walked into the room and carefully packed the tea leaves.】

【"Oh, by the way, Sister Wu Tong don't forget, Sixth Brother left a chess piece 'Shuai' on the table, you take it too."】

【Sister Wu Tong picked up a wooden yellow wood chess piece "Shuai" from the table and put it into her sleeve.】

【Ganzao was calm, and after Sister Wu Tong packed up, she left with Sister Wu Tong.】

【You ordered again when you left, "Sister Wu Tong, don't forget."】

【You said solemnly: "Sister Wu Tong, remember to thank Sixth Brother on my behalf."】

【"Don't worry, Young Master, Sister Wu Tong remembers."】

【Zhang Yuan watched Sister Wu Tong leave, feeling quite puzzled by your actions.】

【"Young Master Guan?" he asked suspiciously.】

【After Ganzao and the others disappeared, you stood under the Sister Wu Tong tree, your expression returning to normal.】

【"It's okay, Mr. Zhang."】

【You thought slightly, already thinking of the key to the matter, but didn't lose your composure.】

【Not long after, a hurried sound came from outside the small courtyard.】

【"Young Master Guan, it's not good!"】

【Zhang Yuan looked over, only to see an old man coming in a hurry. This person was Hua An, the official doctor of Xie Fu, his face flushed, panting, obviously having traveled in a hurry.】

【Before he entered the door, he looked around in the courtyard, asking urgently: "Where is Miss Sister Wu Tong?"】

【"Young Master Guan, it's not good."】

【You greeted him and comforted: "Dr. Hua, speak slowly."】

【Hua An looked sad and said: "The old man heard the managers and maids in the main hall discussing that the Fourth Young Master of the Zhao family visited Xie Fu and wanted to find a maid, and Young Master Renfeng recommended Sister Wu Tong."】

【"That Young Master Zhao, his temperament is like a tiger and wolf, I don't know how many good girls have been ruined by him." Hua An said worriedly.】

【"Sister Wu Tong's trip is probably ominous, and with her temperament, I'm afraid she can't stand this kind of insult."】

【"Could it be that Sister Wu Tong has already been summoned?"】

【Your face didn't change, you nodded slightly.】

【"What should be done?" Hua An was anxious.】

【He sighed: "Lady Yuan, it seems that she has also acquiesced to this matter."】

【Zhang Yuan heard this, his face sank: "The Fourth Young Master of the Li family! This person is notorious in Bianjing. A year ago, he dared to tease the princess, and even drugged the princess, and was discovered by the eunuchs in the palace, and was grounded by the Zhao family. I didn't expect him to come to the Xie family today."】

【He now seemed to understand your actions just now.】

【Your face was calm, looking at the Sister Wu Tong tree in the courtyard in early autumn, with a few fallen leaves scattered sparsely on the ground.】

【Your eyes seemed to have made a decision, slowly walking into the courtyard, the stone table was laid with books and a copybook, among which "Holy Words" was opened, and it was written on it:】

【"A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, a wise man does not fall into a covered nest."】

【Zhang Yuan was thinking hard about countermeasures, unfortunately he was light in words, just a mere guest in the mansion, sighing in his heart.】

【A nobleman says a word, and these people will be smashed to pieces.】

【Hua An asked anxiously: "Young Master Guan, what can the old man do for you?"】

【For this month, Hua An has developed a good impression of this pair of master and servant, especially you, Young Master Guan, and Miss Sister Wu Tong, who is a good girl and should not encounter such a disaster.】

【You looked up at the sky and said: "No hurry, the banquet has not started yet."】

【Zhang Yuan had already guessed your intention, you intend to go to the banquet.】

【You took out a copybook and began to copy steadily, your hand holding the pen not shaking at all.】

【When encountering big events, you need to be calm.】

(End of chapter)