She Became A Downfall Noble Lady
Chapter 320 - 319: Guan He’s Abilities

Chapter 320: Chapter 319: Guan He’s Abilities

Zhao Gang brought all these miscellaneous items, packed separately into more than a dozen bundles. This did not include the things for Ye Xinyan that Madam Yin did not allow to be opened.

Madam Yin must have heard Lian Gui repeat it many times before preparing so many things, meticulously considering every person in the Qi family, young and old, which showed her profound attentiveness.

As Ye Xinyan looked over the items, her expression became more solemn. This must be the great selflessness and incomparable meticulousness of a mother. Such a mother, even if there were many faults in her way of educating her daughter, could not conceal her heartfelt maternal love.

Ye Xinyan sank into thought, then called the maids and old woman servants to rearrange the bundles one by one and pack them well.

She pointed out the parts belonging to Qi Younian, Cheung Wusi, and Wong Qiao to Cheung Wusi and said, "Have these items sent to Grandfather Cheung’s room and let him keep them for now. Tomorrow, have Nanny Liu take a look to see if we need to find a tailor or use the nannies we have here. Use these fine fabrics to make one or two pieces of clothing for the New Year, so the two of you can wear some bright new clothes for the celebration."

Cheung Wusi had been watching as Zhao Gang opened each bundle, and by now, felt his eyes were dazzled.

On hearing what Ye Xinyan said, he quickly shook his head and replied, "We all know what kind of people we are. Where would we need such bright and luxurious fur clothes? Just looking at these fabrics, they feel like flowing water, shimmering and dazzling the eyes. We are but working craftsmen. To wear these would be to waste good things. It’s better for the nannies to keep them, to see if they might come in handy in the future."

Ye Xinyan’s eyes shifted, "Look at what you’re saying. Why can’t you use these things? When it comes to work, we talk about work. When it’s about living life, we only concern ourselves with living. Using what the family has, that is life."

Zhao Gang also joined in with a smile, "Ye Zi makes a good point. Isn’t all fabric meant to be worn by people? Since it’s a gift for the old master, he should by all rights wear and use it."

The maids and old woman servants organized and took away everything that Ye Xinyan had assigned, while Cheung Wusi, Zhao Gang, and a few others engaged in idle chatter, when suddenly, the voice of a child entered from outside. By the sounds of it, it was Sanshun and Qi Jiaer coming back to practice the horse stance before dinner.

Zhao Gang listened and, recalling the impolite man in the East Wing Room, asked Ye Xinyan, "I’ve been too busy talking and forgot to ask, is that righteous man in the East Wing Room the master you hired for the young master? Although I don’t have much insight, I can tell that he is formidable, with unfathomable skills. I wonder where you found such an impressive person?"

Normally, a person of such caliber wouldn’t reside with an average wealthy family without good reason. Such individuals tend to roam the Jianghu like free spirits, earning some silver coin that couldn’t be mentioned in polite company, living an unrestrained and carefree life. Some align themselves with peak influential families, leveraging their skills to serve their employers in exchange for security and respectful admiration.

Ye Xinyan casually replied, "You’re asking about Big Brother Guan? As for his skills... of course they are formidable." Ye Xinyan inwardly mocked, having seen Guan He’s most impressive skills which lay in petty theft.

"However, he is not the master who teaches Qi Jia martial arts," Ye Xinyan continued, with a wry twist of her mouth, "People like him act entirely on their whims. Even more so when it comes to teaching martial arts—it requires the right rapport. He’s not teaching martial arts; he’s just idly passing time, playing with the child."

Zhao Gang was taken aback by Ye Xinyan’s evident dissatisfaction and said, "Then, since this righteous Guan is so skilled and isn’t teaching Brother Jia martial arts, how did you manage to keep him here?" After all, having such a highly skilled person living with a family was sought after by many. With someone like that living in the house regularly, it signified that no matter what happened, the family would not be at a disadvantage.

Ye Xinyan explained, "We produce cheese here, something that’s consumed. The finished product sells for a very high price, and only wealthy families buy it. Accuracy is critical. So, Lord Jiang recommended Guan He to come over. He, along with Sixth Master’s guards, oversees the security of this large business."

Zhao Gang, hearing Ye Xinyan speak so casually about Jiang Yifan, couldn’t help but give her another look. Seeing that her face and tone were both relaxed and unconcerned, he shelved the thought for the moment and pursued the matter, "Is righteous Guan’s martial arts really that formidable?"

Ye Xinyan nodded, "Extremely formidable, beyond what one can imagine."

So formidable that with inconceivable, unfathomable skills, he had entered the fermentation workshop through the tiny gap of a fixed ventilation window, just to steal a piece of cheese. It had worried everyone in the household for most of a day and almost dissuaded them from making high-quality cheese.

Zhao Kang listened to Ye Xinyan’s words and observed her facial expressions, both surprising him, and he asked, "If he’s that formidable, that’s a good thing, isn’t it? But what’s with that look on your face?" Could it be that having a skilled protector made the master of the house unhappy?

Ye Xinyan grimaced, with a hint of reluctance, "I’m just astonished at how skilled Big Brother Guan is, nothing more. Uncle Zhao should be careful with his words, too. It’s not only that Big Brother Guan is skilled, but he also has incredibly sharp senses. Whatever we say here, as long as he wants to listen, he’ll definitely hear it."