vstars Chapter 388 (118 words added)
Chapter 388 (118 words added)
Xue Ruanruan took out the supplies from her spatial storage; these supplies were enough for her to live comfortably in this grand mansion for a while. Just as she finished arranging the supplies, she heard a commotion outside. "Have you heard? Today, Madam is choosing a maid to serve the Third Young Master," a maid's voice called out. "The Third Young Master is Master's most beloved son; serving him would be a tremendous blessing," another maid replied. Xue Ruanruan's heart stirred. This might be a good opportunity; getting close to the Third Young Master might change her situation in the mansion. After a moment's thought, she carefully dressed herself and then proactively offered her services to Madam. Madam looked her up and down, finding her pretty and quick-witted, and nodded in agreement. Xue Ruanruan thus smoothly became the maid serving the Third Young Master. Stepping into the Third Young Master's courtyard, she felt both nervous and expectant, wondering what changes this new situation would bring.
Murong Xun frowned slightly as he looked at the grain that had suddenly appeared before him. He was always extremely attentive to the supplies in the manor, and this unexpected appearance of grain greatly surprised him. At this moment, Xue Ruanruan entered with tea and was also taken aback by the scene. Murong Xun looked at her sharply and asked, "What's going on? Where did this grain come from?" Xue Ruanruan was startled, but quickly composed herself and said after her mind raced, "Young Master, I found some farmers at the market who were in a hurry to sell their produce. The price was cheap, so I decided to buy some, thinking it would save the manor some expenses." Murong Xun looked her up and down, seemingly judging the truthfulness of her words. After a while, he slowly said, "You are thoughtful, but in the future, you must inform me first about such matters." Xue Ruanruan hurriedly nodded in agreement. After that, Xue Ruanruan served Murong Xun with great care. With her cleverness and intelligence, she gradually won his trust. In this deep mansion, she slowly gained a foothold and began to plan to further change her fate.
Border Supplies That day, Xue Ruanruan was sweeping the courtyard when she suddenly heard urgent news from the manor: the border war was escalating, and supplies were running low, causing the master great distress. A thought struck Xue Ruanruan; she had ample supplies in her spatial storage. If she could alleviate this immediate crisis, it might elevate her and the Third Young Master's status within the manor.
She hurriedly found Murong Xun and told him her thoughts. Murong Xun was initially shocked, but seeing Xue Ruanruan's determined eyes, he felt a glimmer of hope. After some discussion, the two decided to inform their master about the matter.
Upon hearing the news, the master initially couldn't believe it, but seeing the mountain of grain, he was overjoyed. He patted Murong Xun heavily on the shoulder, praising him for his resourcefulness. With everyone's cooperation, the grain was successfully delivered to the border.
After this incident, Xue Ruanruan's status in the household rose significantly, and Murong Xun also gained more favor from the master. Xue Ruanruan knew that this was only the first step in changing her destiny, and many more challenges awaited her in the future, but she was prepared to face them all.
Xue Ruanruan thought of her father and brothers guarding the border, her heart filled with worry. Since being sold into this secluded mansion, she had lost contact with her family and didn't know if they were doing well on the battlefield. Delivering supplies to the border might bring news of her father and brothers. She approached Murong Xun and asked if she could go to the border to inquire about her family. After a moment's consideration, Murong Xun agreed and arranged for reliable men to escort her.
Throughout the journey, Xue Ruanruan was filled with both anticipation and trepidation. Upon reaching the border camp, she inquired everywhere about the whereabouts of her father and brothers. Finally, guided by a soldier, she met her long-lost father and brothers. The family embraced and wept, recounting the hardships they had endured since their separation. Her father and brothers, upon learning of her experiences at the manor, were both relieved and heartbroken. Xue Ruanruan also told them about the situation at the manor and her mission to deliver supplies. After a brief reunion, she had to return to the manor. Back home, with news of her father and brothers' safety, she felt more confident and even more determined to continue climbing the social ladder within the family compound and protecting her family.