He was so frightened by that maid's appearance that he started to say anything.
"Jealous, why is this maid jealous of you?"
Pei Weinan asked lazily.
"Jealous...jealous of slave, she is jealous of slave..."
Qingmei glanced at Fan Yuan subconsciously.
Fan Yuan felt regretful at this moment. Although Qingmei made a mistake and was kicked out of the house by his master, this maid had a good appearance and a good figure. He had never seen such a beauty in this village.
In this hot spring village, the sky is high and the master is far away, and everything big or small is decided by him. It is naturally easy to get a woman from the village.
It's just threats and inducements to get people.
Qingmei was reluctant at first and always wanted to resist, but after being frightened a few times, she became honest. She was particularly charming when serving people, and she had already made him satisfied in a short period of time.
Thinking about it now, he was so obsessed that he actually tried to help her escape the crime just now. Fortunately, the fifth young master's people came with him, and he didn't find a chance along the way.
"The villain is guilty!"
Although the beauty was in ecstasy, it couldn't be compared with his own life. Fan Yuan made a prompt decision and knelt in front of Rong Jiu.
"The villain was attracted by beauty and had an affair with Qingmei. Please punish him, Master Five!"
Fan Yuan banged his head as he spoke.
"Yes, this maid became jealous when she saw Manager Fan treating the slaves well. I mentioned the affairs of the house to her before, so she put arsenic on the peach leaves!"
Qingmei originally thought it was a bit hard to talk about it, but now that Fan Yuan said it, she felt confident again.
Stupid people don't know that they are stupid, and Qingmei still thinks that her defense is reasonable.
Looking at it this way, it was a good thing that the girl next to her was so frightened, and she wouldn't refute her anyway.
The fear on his face disappeared, and instead he looked at Rong Jiu expectantly.
Several people at the table were speechless for a moment, and even Fan Yuan, who had been fascinated before, also had a look on his face. He originally thought Qingmei's stupid behavior was annoying, but now he really regrets it.
Fortunately, this girl didn't know about those things about herself.
Otherwise, if some time passes and he becomes more lustful and foolish, then something serious will really happen.
When Fan Yuan thought of this, his expression became more relaxed.
"Rong Wu, your maid thinks you lack intelligence!"
Pei Weinan sat down leisurely at the table, looked at Rong Jiu and joked.
"Lock them both up first and send them to Zhuangzi in the North tomorrow!"
Rong Jiu kicked Fan Yuan at his feet and ordered.
"Yes, little man, go right now!"
Seeing that his master did not punish him, Fan Yuan happily got up from the ground and raised his hands to ask the boys outside the pavilion to come over and drag him away.
Fan Yuangang escaped a punishment and acted swiftly. He quickly blocked the mouths of the two maids to prevent Qingmei from yelling any more.
"What else did you ask just now?"
After the others left, Rong Jiu looked at Pei Weinan and asked.
"I really can't hide anything from you. You are so boring. I won't be able to be careful from now on!"
It was obvious that he was looking at others with an expression on his face, but Pei Weinan was glaring exaggeratedly.
"explain!"
Rong Jiu first glanced at Gu Shiyu, and then turned his eyes back to his friend.
"I said, I said, it doesn't matter if you always oppress people with your property when you have nothing to do!"
Pei Weinan complained.
"The manager of your hot spring village is a great person. Not only does he dominate the village, but he is also very good at making money for himself. It is said that he has built a small courtyard nearby!"
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of several people at the table changed. Even Gu Shiyu, who was the least scheming, stared in surprise: "This is impossible, he is a village head and can buy the land here!"
No wonder Gu Shiyu was surprised.
Ever since someone discovered a spring in this mountain a few years ago, the water around here has been rising. Most people can't afford it, mainly because few people are willing to buy it.
This Zhuangzi was bought by his father from a down-and-out prince and given to his aunt.
"Brother Pei, is this what the maid said?"
Chu Yizuo asked.
"Of course not. If that maid knew this secret, I'm afraid she wouldn't be alive today!"
"I got the news from her nonsense just now! The servants in Zhuangzi know something about Fan Yuan and Qingmei's affair. The girl just mentioned that Fan Yuan's wife and children are not here, but a few days later I’ll ask someone to send you some stuff!”
"Not two days ago, Fan Yuan also sent some fresh bamboo shoots and money. In less than two hours, the man sent back a newly made winter coat given to him by Fan Yuan's wife. What a coincidence, both times Just in time to be seen by this girl!"
When Pei Weinan said this, everyone understood that if they walked on their legs and feet in two hours, this place would never be far away.
Everyone's expressions were a little solemn. If they were just greedy for money, they would just deal with it directly. But being able to buy land nearby was not what Gu Yunqing and Rong Jiu meant. The secrets here were shocking.
"Fifth Young Master, will Qingmei know something?"
At this time, Taoye suddenly spoke.
"Qingmei has been here for some time. I feel that these two people have been close for a long time. I should have noticed something. Even if I didn't notice it at the time, if I asked deliberately, I would have some impression!"
In fact, what Taoye was thinking was that looking at Qingmei's complexion, she knew that Fan Yuan had indeed treated her well these days. But judging from today's events, although Qingmei followed Fan Yuan, she was still unwilling to do so.
Especially at the beginning, Qingmei will not give in immediately, she will definitely find an opportunity to escape, and she will pay special attention to Fan Yuan.
Men are obsessed with sex and are most likely to reveal things unintentionally.
Of course, except the fifth young master.
"What A Yuan said makes sense, Brother Rong might as well take the opportunity to ask that girl!"
Chu Yizuo looked at his sister with a look of relief.
"If we don't want to alarm Fan Yuan first, this is indeed a breakthrough!"
Pei Weinan also agreed with this, and even Pan Sheng'an glanced at Taoye with rare admiration.
"But let's soak in the hot spring for a while first. If we go there in a hurry, I'm afraid it will arouse Fan Yuan's suspicion!"
"Besides, I just tried someone and I'm tired!"
Pei Weinan didn't wait for Rong Jiu to agree, and walked down to the hot spring bath.
"Brother Pei, wait for me!"
Gu Shiyu could not bear it any longer and hurriedly chased after him.
"Brother Chu, let's go there too!"
"good!"
Chu Yizuo knew that the younger sister was a woman and the fifth young master was taking a bath in the hot spring, so it was natural for the two of them to go together.
Before the hot spring village was delivered to Gu Yunqing, Marquis Yongning specially hired the best craftsmen to renovate it. There were five hot spring pools under the pavilion, two large ones and three small ones, all separated by Taihu stones. No one inside can see each other.
Pei Weinan and others were all men, so there was no need to separate them, so he chose the older one.
Taoye was brought by Rong Jiu to the small pond farthest from them.
"Fifth Young Master!"
