Phoenix Duchess - C31

Three days later, in the early morning, Eastern Ling Wan was awakened by the noise of the carriage and the shouts of the soldiers.

Dong Ling Wan called out for someone to come and immediately put on her shoes and got off the bed. Dong Ling Wan also hurriedly came in, “Please calm down Miss, I’m afraid there’s something wrong!”

She naturally knew what the sound meant.

The entire mansion was like an ant’s nest filled with water, everyone was in chaos, some people started to frantically run for their lives, the timid servant girl was crying in a corner. At this time, there was no master, no servant, and everyone only had one thought in their heads: run for their lives.

Appreciating Snow gave Eastern Ling Wan a fox fur coat, and started to help her tidy up her clothes, acting very calm. As Eastern Ling Wan looked at her, she couldn’t help but frown. Appreciating the snow, she seemed a little too calm … Dong Ling Wan shook her head gently. What was she thinking? How could she suspect that he was admiring the snow? Wasn’t she the one who treated her the best?

The door was kicked open by someone from outside. Four strong guards entered the courtyard, one of them being the one chosen by Dong Ling Wan to protect Chen Huan.

Dong Ling Wan’s gaze turned cold as she swept her gaze over these unknown people. Before this, she had sent away a group of people, but it was too late to think that things would still turn chaotic like this. What were these people trying to do?

She had naturally seen this Principal Chen, but this person had a very cold appearance, and felt very scared. She didn’t dare to get too close to him.

Chen Huan took a step forward, cupped her fist and said, “It must be a military change. Chen Huan, escort the Second Miss away.”

The three of them were weak, but they were unable to do anything to the four men. Dong Ling Wan pushed Dong Ling’er away, who was standing in front of her, and said, “Don’t worry about me, you bring some people to block the front and back doors and gather them in the front hall.”

She didn’t like people who disobeyed her orders. However, this wasn’t the time for her to lose her temper, so she said in a deep voice, “If we leave the mansion now, the only path left is death.”

Chen Huan went out skeptically while Dong Ling Wan let out a sigh of relief. Chen Huan was a person with more than enough courage and intelligence!

Dong Ling Wan rubbed her forehead, but the only thing she wanted to do was cry, “Miss, Tingyu doesn’t want to die.”

“If no one wants you dead, what’s the use of crying now?” Dong Ling Wan sat down and breathed heavily. Dong Ling Wan sat down to catch her breath, handed her handkerchief to Dong Ling Wan, then poured her a cup of tea. Then, she pulled Dong Ling Wan along as she silently retreated behind Dong Ling Wan.

Of course, Dong Ling Wan wasn’t in the mood to drink tea. She held the small teacup in her hand, and a myriad of thoughts flashed across her beautiful eyes. The military mutiny was something she had never expected. She initially thought that the final battle would be the battle for the Royal Capital.

However, no matter if they were forcing the palace or surrounding the city, these rebel soldiers would not barge into the houses, so staying within the mansion would be safer. If you leave at this time, not to mention the soldiers guarding the city gates capturing you, even if you escape, people would surround you and unless you see a ghost, who would be able to escape?

“Get dressed and go to the front hall.”

The guards were all holding swords and sabers in their hands, surrounding them in the middle. The front hall was a mess, and the servants were obviously very excited. They had their complaints about being stopped, and if it weren’t for the guards, they would have rebelled long ago.

After the three of them were done, an hour had already passed. Like a waterfall, their long hair had been fully coiled up, like jade hairpins, golden feet, plum like forehead makeup, long tasseled earrings that fell all the way down to the bones of beauties, red brocade satin layers upon layers, and only a white peony was embroidered on their chests. Zhu Dan was at their mouths, her wide sleeves reached to their knees.

The three of them walked towards the front hall at a leisurely pace. Seeing the neat rows of guards, Dong Ling Wan couldn’t help but look at Chen Huan in a new light. Although this person wasn’t very smart, he had a good training style for his subordinates.

The hall was originally rowdy, but when Dong Ling Wan appeared, she calmed down, and then, even louder sounds came out, appreciating the snow and bringing a rattan chair. Dong Ling Wan did not sit, but stood under the eaves, quietly looking at the servants making noise, and not long after, Chen Huan came over to report that ten servants had gone missing, six maids, and all six guards were present.

Dong Ling Wan nodded her head slightly, then took a step forward. When her underlings saw that she was about to speak, they all shut their mouths of their own accord. All kinds of discontented, angry and confused gazes were focused on her.

“Do you know why I stopped you from coming back?”

Before Dong Ling Wan could finish her sentence, the crowd started murmuring again, and a bold servant stood up. “Could it be that Second Miss is afraid of losing money because everyone didn’t pay their ransom?”

Dong Ling Wan let out a light snort, looking at the crowd whose discussions had grown louder, “That’s right.”

As the two words left his mouth, the bottom of the pot seemed to explode. Everyone said that Dong Ling Wan had no humanity, and she was still thinking about money even now. Some people tried to stand up and resist, but they were all silenced by Chen Huan’s angry shout, “Listen to Second Miss!”

Dong Ling Wan looked at Chen Huan with a smile, “That’s right, you’re all aware that you came here on your own accord or because your families bought you a place in our Eastern Mansion. It’s even been more than twenty years since you’ve returned, who else can you go to after leaving the Eastern Mansion?”

“You can all guess what’s going on. I’m afraid that there’s a change in the situation outside. We’re forcing our way to the palace, but we haven’t even started fighting yet!” Iron walls, which one of you has the ability to climb over! It means we have to leave. Those so-called relatives who have seen you as slaves for so many years, and have even given you up as slaves, will they accept you? ”

Everyone’s eyes were wide open as they looked at Eastern Ling Wan. At that time, the second miss was so delicate and gentle, but her words were unexpectedly sharp. Gradually, the low sobs of a servant girl sounded from the corner, and then, like a plague, it began to spread, growing more and more, until the sound became louder and louder.

“It’s not that I, Dong Ling Wan, am going to trample on you guys, it’s that I want you to be aware of the situation. Don’t think that if you leave, everything will be fine.

Whether you want to force the palace or in battle, the soldiers will not barge into the house. Your heads are still on your necks, so don’t scare yourselves if you have nothing better to do. If you stay in the house, your lives will be safer than anywhere else.

Dong Ling Wan looked at the silent crowd. “I, Dong Ling Wan, have never forced anyone to do anything. Those who want to leave, I’ll give a hundred taels to each of them. If they don’t leave, we’ll leave.”

After a long time, the entire hall was silent. Although Dong Ling Wan’s words were vicious, it was indeed true. They had nowhere to go.

“What, none of you are leaving?” Dong Ling Wan lowered her eyes slightly. “Listen up. Since you’ve decided not to leave, anyone who dares to mention the word ‘leave’ will be served by a sharp knife.” I am not related to any of you, and your lives are not so valuable. Remember, your indenture contract is still in my hands, and with the laws of the land in front of you, I can only kill a few of your coffins with a few taels of silver.

No one replied for a long time. Dong Ling Wan then raised her eyes slightly. “Remember my words. Go back and pack up. Everything will be as usual. Protect the courtyard.”

After all of the servants had left, Chen Huan formed another formation and began counting the number of people to report to East Ling Wan.

“At this time, all of you have never abandoned the Eastern Palace. Ling Wan thanks you in this place.” Dong Ling Wan took a bow, and the guards all looked at each other, before bowing towards Dong Ling Wan, “Second Miss.”

No need to be like this, you all are worthy of this bow. However, since you all can’t leave, I hope you all will be able to show some results during this period of time. “The elder said.”

“Yes, Second Miss.”

Just like them, everyone carry out their duties. Remember, you have the livelihood of over three hundred people from this prefecture in your hands. I, Dong Ling Wan, will first express my gratitude to all of you.