Early the next morning, Xia Jingyao was practicing martial arts in the courtyard as usual. He Wu hurried in from the outside and saw Xia Jingyao practicing martial arts. He did not come forward to disturb him, but stood aside and waited patiently.
"Young master, we found a secret stronghold in Cuiming Mountain outside Linchuan County." When Xia Jingyao finished practicing martial arts, He Wu stepped forward and handed the towel to Xia Jingyao.
"Gather the men and set off immediately." Xia Jingyao immediately ordered.
Soon, Xia Jingyao and his people left Fuchang County and headed towards Cuiming Mountain.
Liu Yunqing and Lian'er got up early in the morning and have been waiting in the room for the summons of Marquis Yong'an.
"Miss, are you up? Can the villain come in?" After the knock on the door, the housekeeper's voice came in.
"Please come in." Liu Yunqing said and stood up.
"Miss, breakfast is ready. Please come and have a meal." The butler entered and saluted respectfully.
"Will the Marquis also go to have a meal?" Liu Yunqing asked quickly.
"The Marquis left the mansion early in the morning." the housekeeper replied truthfully.
"Leaving the mansion? When will the Marquis come back?" Liu Yunqing asked in shock.
"The Marquis didn't say, he may return today, or he may return in ten days and a half month. The young lady can stay here with peace of mind. If you need anything, just ask. Please go with me to have a meal first, it will get cold soon." "The steward said respectfully.
"Oh, then I'll help the housekeeper." Liu Yunqing followed the housekeeper to have a meal.
At this time, Liu Mansion was in chaos. When Liu Wanshan learned that Liu Yunqing was not in the room, he immediately sent people to search the entire Liu Mansion.
"Master, we have searched the entire mansion. There is no trace of the eldest lady, and Lian'er is also missing." The housekeeper came to Liu Wanshan to report the situation.
"Send people out to look for it. They must find it. If they don't find it, don't come back." Liu Wanshan was very angry. He was worried that Liu Yunqing would run away, so he sent someone to guard the door at twelve o'clock. Unexpectedly, Liu Yunqing ran away.
"Master, what should we do? The county governor's office will come to pick us up tomorrow. What should we do if we can't find Qing'er?" Mrs. Liu's face was full of anxiety.
"My father is so good to my sister, but my sister ran away secretly regardless of Yu'er's future and the future of the Liu family. It's really heartless." Liu Yunfei also added fuel to the fire at this time.
"Master, this Qing'er is really ignorant. Ever since she was a child, I have relied on her for everything. Now she is asked to do something for Yu'er and the Liu family, but she is unwilling in every possible way. Master, should we inform the county governor's office? , let them help find it." Mrs. Liu suggested.
"Let's look for it ourselves first. If we really can't find it, we'll ask the county magistrate's office to help us find it." After Liu Wanshan finished speaking, he left the front hall and went to the study to handle matters.
"Mom, Fei'er thinks we have to tell Mr. Xiao. If we really can't find him, the county governor's office will blame him, and our Liu family can't afford to bear the blame." Liu Yunfei said after Liu Wanshan left.
"Well, then Fei'er should send someone to inform Mr. Xiao." Mrs. Liu nodded in agreement.
When Xiao Ming heard the news about Liu Yunqing's escape, he was furious and immediately wanted to go to the Liu family to investigate the crime, but the housekeeper quickly stopped him.
"Master, you don't need to go there in person, just leave it to the old slave." Butler Xiao said with a flattering look on his face.
"Steward Xiao, no matter what method you use, you must find the person. Even if you turn the whole city upside down, you must find the person." Xiao Ming gave Steward Xiao a death order.
"Young master, don't worry, I will definitely find the person." Steward Xiao immediately assured that with the strength of the Xiao family, it would not be easy to find someone.
Butler Xiao immediately sent people to search for Liu Yunqing throughout the city. After the arrangements were made, Butler Xiao came to Liu Mansion and cursed Liu Wanshan. Liu Wanshan knew that he was in the wrong and did not dare to refute. He repeatedly promised to find Liu Yunqing as soon as possible and not delay the wedding. While the Liu family and the Xiao family were looking for Liu Yunqing in the whole city, Liu Yunqing was sunbathing in the courtyard.
"Miss, what should we do?" Lian'er frowned beside her.
"What else can we do? We'll make peace with it now that we're here. It doesn't matter if the Marquis is not in the mansion. Let's avoid the wedding first. We don't know how long we will stay in the Marquis' mansion yet. You can go and inquire about the situation in the mansion." Let us live more comfortably in the following days." Liu Yunqing ordered Lian'er.
Just after Lian'er left for a while, the housekeeper came to Liu Yunqing with a dozen maids and servants.
"Miss, I have already prepared a yard for you, right next to the Marquis's yard. They are the servants I have chosen for you. From now on, they will do the things in your yard. You have seen me, Miss, I will serve you well from now on." After the housekeeper said to Liu Yunqing, he turned to look at the person next to him.
"I've met Miss." More than a dozen people saluted in unison.
"Butler He, don't bother. It's fine if we stay in the guest room." Liu Yunqing quickly refused. She knew her own identity well, but she didn't dare to bother others.
"It's not troublesome at all. It's the villain's duty to make the young lady eat well, drink well, and live comfortably. If the young lady doesn't want to be so close to the Marquis in order to avoid suspicion, then the villain will tidy up a yard farther away." Butler He thought Liu Yunqing was shy. Although Xia Jingyao did not acknowledge Liu Yunqing's identity, he did not deny it either. From Butler He's point of view, that was the acquiescence. He would not dare to neglect the future mistress of the Hou Mansion.
"Then, let's just use this yard. There's no need to clean up anything else." Liu Yunqing saw that he couldn't shirk it anymore, so he simply agreed. It was already cleaned up anyway. When you leave, leave something for Butler He to express your gratitude, Liu Yunqing thought to herself.
"Then the young lady will go and take a look with the villain. The villain has already bought some daily necessities for the young lady. If the young lady sees what is missing, the villain will buy some." Butler He was very happy to hear Liu Yunqing's agreement.
"Well, okay. Butler He, please leave someone behind. Lian'er will come back later and lead the way for Lian'er." Liu Yunqing agreed.
"Okay, miss, please come with me." Butler He agreed, signaled to a maid next to him, and then led Liu Yunqing to the tidied yard.
When they came to the courtyard, Butler He took Liu Yunqing around and introduced the situation in the courtyard and the surrounding courtyards. Of course, Xia Jingyao's yard is introduced with emphasis, and some of Xia Jingyao's preferences and habits are also introduced.
"Miss, if there is nothing else, I will go and get busy. If you need anything, just ask the servant to find me. I will do my best to meet Miss's needs." After the introduction, Butler He planned to leave. .
"Steward He, thank you for taking the trouble. Yun Qing likes it here very much." Liu Yunqing smiled and saluted Butler He.
"As long as the lady likes it, I'll take my leave." Butler He saluted Liu Yunqing and then left the yard.
Liu Yunqing looked at everything in front of him, and suddenly felt an inexplicable joy in his heart. If you are really the owner of this yard, maybe it will be good.