High-class maid

Chapter 251 Has the deposit been received yet?

It turned out that some time ago, Shan Tao had sent a message through someone, wanting to deliver some eggs to Wu Xun's house and check on Wu Xun's condition. However, Shen Xing'er had a high fever a few days ago and forgot about it.

I only remembered it when I saw the eggs in the kitchen today.

"Never mind, I have no appetite anyway. I'll just take the eggs and go see Brother Wu," Shen Xing'er said to herself.

In the capital, there is a custom that one can only visit the sick in the morning or evening, while noon and afternoon are for visiting the deceased. Shen Xing'er, who rarely got up so early, naturally went to see Wu Xunzhi first.

"Is Brother Wu awake?"

Shen Xing'er carried a basket of eggs and walked a few steps to Wu Xun's house, where she saw the rented servant woman cooking.

"Miss, the young master has woken up and is currently reading inside," the elder sister replied.

"Keep these eggs. Boil one for Young Master Wu. He can't just drink watery soup all day long." Shen Xing'er handed her the egg.

"Yes."

The eldest sister was also pleased to see the eggs. This young master had suffered some kind of shock, and he was unwilling to spend a single penny more than necessary. He ate rice porridge all day long. He didn't mind suffering a little hardship, but he was a patient after all. How could he eat such bland food every day?

"Let's cook two, you can have some too," Shen Xing'er said after thinking for a moment.

"Yes." The eldest sister was even happier now; finally, they could improve their meals!

"Xing'er is here. Please have a seat. I'm not feeling well and can't go out to greet you, so please don't blame me," Wu Xunzhi's voice came from inside the house.

Wu Xunzhi had heard the conversation between Shen Xing'er and her older sister, but her older sister kept a close watch on him and never let him go out, saying that she was afraid that the cold wind would worsen his condition.

He knew that his life was hard-won, so he dared not go out and stayed indoors reading every day.

"Brother Wu, how are you? How is your recovery going? I was busy with the shop these past few days, so I only got around to visiting you today," Shen Xing'er said as she entered the house.

The house smelled strongly of herbs. Wu Xun hadn't left the house for many days and looked a little pale. Fortunately, the house was relatively clean; otherwise, the patient's condition would have improved more slowly if he had been confined to the house every day.

"I'm much better now, but the wound is still aching from the strain. At least I can get out of bed now. I'm so sorry to have troubled you, Xing'er."

"It's alright. We neighbors should look out for each other, especially since I'm here today on someone's behalf," Shen Xing'er said.

"Oh? I wonder who entrusted Xing'er with this?" Wu Xunzhi put down the book in his hand and asked in confusion.

"Shantao asked me to bring you a basket of eggs. You're just recovering from a serious illness, so you shouldn't eat only bland, watery food every day, otherwise it won't help your wound heal," Shen Xing'er said.

“Mountain Peach Girl…” Wu Xunzhi murmured the name softly, his lowered eyes seemingly lost in thought, but the blush on his ears made it clear that he was very shy.

"Last year, Miss Shantao saved my mother's life, and this year she saved mine. Now, I'm half-crippled and she still has to worry about me. It's really..."

Wu Xunzhi gave a self-deprecating laugh, realizing he truly owed Shan Tao a great deal.

"This girl is soft-hearted. Don't let her carefree attitude fool you; she's incredibly perceptive. Now that she's involved in your situation, she'll definitely see it through to the end."

Shen Xing'er smiled gently and said confidently.

"I will always remember the great kindness of the two young ladies. I will never refuse to help them if they ever need my help again..." Wu Xunzhi said.

“Brother Wu, don’t be discouraged. I wonder if the murderer has been found? What did the court say?” Shen Xing’er asked with concern.

"Ha, by the time the court found the villain, he was already a corpse. The court's explanation was that the man was insane, and the case was hastily closed."

Wu Xunzhi gave a mocking smile, his eyes reddening considerably. He turned his head to the side, looking at the place where his mother was lying.

"What? This is too much!" Shen Xing'er was also very angry.

Although I knew there would be scapegoats, there was no reason to treat people like fools and just dismiss it with a simple "crazy person".

"Hmph, they just saw that I failed the exam and was an orphan and a widow with no power or influence. They didn't even bother to come up with an excuse before hastily closing the case. How could I not know that they found a scapegoat?"

Wu Xunzhi said painfully.

In the capital, it is already difficult for ordinary people to seek justice, let alone someone like me who has no clansmen; anyone can take advantage of me.

“Brother Wu, there’s no need to belittle yourself. Right now, you just need to take good care of your health. As long as you’re healthy, you can always make a comeback,” Shen Xing’er comforted him.

"Xing'er is right. I must recover and continue to participate in the imperial examinations. As long as I live, I will continue to participate in the examinations! I want to avenge my mother and repay the benefactors who helped me!" Wu Xunzhi became more and more excited as he spoke.

"Alright, you've just recovered from a serious illness, so you mustn't get excited. Now that the weather is getting warmer, you should open the windows for ventilation."

After Shen Xing'er finished speaking, she opened the window, and a gentle warm breeze blew in from the courtyard, making Wu Xunzhi seem to come alive.

"Brother Wu, please continue reading. I need to go check on the shop. I'll come visit you again when I have some free time."

Shen Xing'er glanced at the sky; it was time for lunch. If she stayed any longer, she feared she would be suspected of begging for food.

Wu Xunzhi knew that his family's food was simple and felt embarrassed to ask Shen Xing'er to stay for a meal. He simply said that there was no need for that and then saw Shen Xing'er off.

"Mother, I'll watch the shop. You go and cook," Shen Xing'er said to Wang Shi as she walked to the shop.

"Alright, it's almost noon. I'll go to the street to buy some noodles and make noodles for you." After saying that, Wang took her purse and went out.

Shen Xing'er wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Madam Wang was unusually happy today, though she didn't know what she was happy about.

After finishing the meal, Shen Xing'er helped Wang Shi clear the dishes while asking in a cheeky tone...

"Mother, is there some good news? Why do you seem so happy?"

Madam Wang smiled and rolled her eyes at her, then tapped Shen Xing'er's forehead and said with a smile.

"Silly girl, nothing can escape your eyes. I originally wanted to tell you when I wasn't busy, but I didn't expect you to find out."

"Mother, stop keeping me in suspense! What good news is it? Has someone bought your pickled vegetables again?" Shen Xing'er asked.

"Indeed, several servants came to our shop today, wanting to buy some more pickled vegetables, twice as much as last time!"

Wang pointed out her finger and said proudly.

Her eyebrows twitched, making her seem several years younger.

"That's great news! Has Mother received the deposit yet?"

Overjoyed, Shen Xing'er asked Wang Shi if she had received the deposit, fearing that Wang Shi was so happy that she had forgotten about the deposit.

“I’ve accepted it. My family received one tael of silver from them. Look, it’s a full six taels.” Madam Wang took out her purse and showed it to Shen Xing’er.