Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress-Chapter 1993 - 2001: Meeting in the Depths of Night (4)
As I focused on writing, a sudden low knocking came from outside.
"Who is it?"
Dong Bao, the little boy sent by Dong Qi to wait upon me, responded and went to open the door.
The door opened, and under the moonlight, a thin silhouette hurriedly flashed past the outer moonlight door towards the outside.
"Who, who is it?" Dong Bao called out, chasing after. I bowed my head, continued writing the letter, and coldly said, "Come in."
As the words fell. A figure draped in a black cloak entered, and upon entering the room, they shut the door, conveniently bolting it.
I put down the pen, raised my head, and said calmly, "Though you’re not a legitimate Miss, for a girl to recklessly break into a man’s room at night and bolt the door, aren’t you afraid it will damage your maiden’s reputation once it spreads?"
The woman under the cloak raised her head, slowly lowering the hood, revealing a determined expression on her cold face, and steadily said while staring into my eyes, "Maiden’s reputation matters to those young ladies kept in deep chambers; my Younger Brother and wet nurse now struggle to even protect our lives, so how can we care about such things?"
Her words were candid, and I agreed with her notion; if she were still preoccupied with virtue and reputation at this moment, staying in the deep chamber would really mean awaiting death.
Today, when she was dragged away by the Girl and the maid, she gave me a deep look; I knew she would come to me, probably having realized that my identity could suppress her stepmother, seeking my help.
Thus, while writing the letter, I was waiting for her.
However, in waiting, I wouldn’t meddle in others’ family affairs, though her situation was dire, there are many pitiable people like her, and I’m not so kind-hearted to offend people for unrelated matters.
"It seems the Third Young Lady’s situation is rather dire, but I wonder why you came to me? Do you think I would help you?" I picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip, my tone very indifferent.
The Third Young Lady smiled and said, "We’ve never met before; actually, you’re closer to Dong Qi and them; how could I expect you to help me? But this little self-awareness, I do possess."
I raised my eyebrow and said, "Then I don’t understand? Since you’re not here for help, what is the purpose of your visit today, Third Miss?"
As we spoke, sudden footsteps sounded outside; it turned out Dong Bao had returned, the little boy muttered while walking, "Which mischievous ghost caused a ruckus, knocked the door, then fled? Wait till tomorrow when I report to Master, and unearth them, I’ll definitely break their dog’s legs..."
The Third Young Lady heard Dong Bao’s voice, her body stiffened, her delicate little face went somewhat pale, looking quite frightened.
Seeing her in this state, I felt a bit pity and called out through the window lattice to the outside, "I’m about to sleep and have bolted the door; you go back and sleep, come again tomorrow to wait upon me."
Outside, Dong Bao, eager to sleep, responded and swiftly left.
Hearing Dong Bao leave, the Third Young Lady’s tense nerves relaxed, her pale face showed a hint of a smile, and she said to me, "Thank you, Young Master, for your rescue, Lian’er will remember this."
I said indifferently, "You’re welcome; this matter isn’t the National Teacher’s simple gesture, I can help you, but beyond this is unlikely."
The Third Young Lady said, "Young Master surely thinks Lian’er came to seek your protection, actually, it’s correct for Young Master to think this way, but, Young Master, Lian’er seeking your protection isn’t in vain; Lian’er will repay you."
