Ouyang Yi did not expect to meet Tang Li here. He was extremely happy.
âTang Li, I didnât expect to see you here.â
After saying that, he greeted Mrs. Guo, âHello, Mrs. Guo.â
Tang Li was introduced to Mrs. Guo by Ouyang Yi. They were obviously very familiar with each other.
When Mrs. Guo saw Ouyang Yi, she couldnât help but smile. She asked, âWhat brought Mr. Ouyang here today?â âIâm looking for someone.â
At this point, Ouyang Yi smiled at Tang Li and said, âTang Li, Iâve already passed my second choice exam. Iâll be going on a mission in a few days. If my performance is good, Iâll be able to become an official soon. Thank you for your suggestion that day.â
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Tang Li nodded and said, âGood luck.â
âOkay.â
Ouyang Yi was obviously very busy. After saying that, he said, âIâll have to go first.â
After Tang Li and Mrs. Guo nodded, he left.
Tang Li and Mrs. Guo continued to walk toward the door. As they walked, Mrs. Guo said, âOuyang is the most approachable person Iâve ever seen. Actually, with his family background, itâs very easy for him to get a good position. However, he is very ambitious and insists on working hard.â
âIsnât that great?â
Tang Li recalled that the Host was Ouyang Yiâs crush. Later on, in order to help her, Ouyang Yi used his background to compete with Qi Yihan for the first time. Actually, with Ouyang Yiâs background, Qi Yihan was indeed no match for him. However, in the end, the Host did something to break Ouyang Yiâs heart, which led him to take on one of the most dangerous missions in this country.
Of course, what happened to Ouyang Yi in the end was not written in this book.
After Tang Li returned, she specially looked into the villages on the southern border.
Only then did she realize that some of the villages were actually situated within the territory of the neighboring country.
However, Tang Li was not worried about that. For the next two days, she stayed in the fourth villa to cook the herbs.
The smell of herbs wafted everywhere, making the relatives who were still in the main house speculate. âThe smell of herbs in Fourth Masterâs vilka is so strong. Is it because Tang Li is infertile so that sheâs using some secret prescription to help her get pregnant?â
âThat must be it. The Madam from Fourth Masterâs family used to have a lot of gigolos. She must have damaged her body in the last few years and now canât get pregnant.â
âIf I were Fourth Uncle, I wouldnât want this woman anymore.â
âMadam, why donât you go out and lecture those loudmouthed women. Theyâre always talking bad about you behind your back.â
Fourth villa was managed by Butler Yang. When Butler Zhang had time, he especially liked listening to gossip. Whenever he heard people saying something bad about his madam, he would get furious and wanted to go over and argue with those people.
However, he was just a small assistant butler. If he really went to reason with them, he would be criticized by the masters. So, he could only suck it up and told Tang Li about
Tang Li was putting a herb into the boiling pot and said disapprovingly, âThese people probably have nothing to do all day, thatâs why they like to gossip behind peopleâs backs.â
With that, she thought for a moment and asked Butler Yang, âButler Yang, do we have any particularly thick books in the Qi Mansion? Itâd be best if theyâre scriptures.
âMadam, the scriptures you mentioned are in the ancestral hall.â Butler Yang obviously guessed what Tang Li wanted to do and suggested, âItâs better to make them copy the Qi familyâs teachings than the scriptures. The Qi familyâs teachings are divided into three volumes, each containing four to five hundred pages.â
âIs that so? Iâll have my lunch today at the main house.â
Most of the people who stayed in the Qi family were female. Their main goal was to find out what was happening to the main family. After all, Qi Yihan said that he would rest for a month. When Qi Yihan was away, the three masters would definitely make a big move. If they stayed here, they would be able to get first-hand information and at that time, they would be able to get benefits for their family.
However, staying in the Qi Mansion was also very boring. When one was bored, they would gossip.
Coincidentally, First Master and Tang Li happened to be the best source of gossip. On the way to the main house for lunch, people were discussing in low voices.
âDid you guys hear that? First Masterâs illegitimate son has been in a terrible state these past two days. He was beaten by First Madam and her nephews and nieces. Also, First Madam doesnât let the doctor treat him at all.â
âHe asked for it. Colluding with outsiders to kidnap Miss Lucia at that kind of occasion is the stupidest thing you can possibly do.â
âYour news is outdated.â Another person interrupted. âFirst Madamâs house was haunted last night and she was terrified. Sheâs not in the mood to care about that illegitimate
son.â
Tang Li happened to hear that.
Butler Zhang had told her this morning that First Madam saw the female ghost again, but First Madam kept saying that it was Qi Lingxuan.
At this moment, this person continued, âI heard from the servants working in the First Madamâs house that First Madam and her children said that the ghost was Qi Lingxuan in disguise.â
âSo is it true or not?â
âDefinitely not. That illegitimate son canât even get out of bed now. The people who look after him have been watching him. How can he possibly get out of bed and scare people?â
âThatâs right. Is their house really haunted?â
âWho knows?â
âDidnât they say that Fourth Madam is a fortune-teller? Why didnât First Madam ask her to take a look?â
âPfft⦠Why in the world would you believe that kind of crap? If Fourth Master was really a fortune-teller, why would she make that kind of herbs for herself?â
âWhat kind of herbs?â
The sudden voice surprised the women who were talking enthusiastically. They turned around at the same time to look at Tang Li, who was walking behind them. Their hearts skipped a beat as they wondered how much Tang Li had heard their conversation.
âHumph!â Tang Li snorted and said with a solemn face, âI think you guys are too bored staying in the Qi Mansion for the entire day. If youâre too bored, Iâll find something for you to do. Otherwise, youâll forget the rules of the Qi family.â
When they heard this, they were indignant. One of them said straightforwardly, âWeâve been married into the Qi family for more than ten to twenty years. Donât we know the rules of the Qi family? What makes you think we need you to tell us the rules. How long have you been in this family? One year?â
âIt seems like this sister-in-law is still not convinced?â Tang Li narrowed her eyes and sneered. âSince you say that you know the rules of the Qi family, it just so happens that Iâve decided to learn the rules of the Qi family. Sisters, tell me the rules of the Qi family one by one⦠If youâre wrong, then Iâll have to make you copy to enhance the memory.â
âTang Li, how dare you make us do that?â
âBecause Iâm the Madam of the Qi family. Youâve been talking about me behind my back for so long. Are you telling me I donât have the right to make you copy the Qi familyâs
rules?â