Transmigration: The Little Chef Calls The Shots
Chapter 1026 - 008 Chatterbox (first update)_3

Chapter 1026: 008 Chatterbox (first update)_3

Dong Qing swallowed nervously, muttering to herself, "Such a formidable Young Lady," before she blurted out Xia Zheng’s situation in one breath. Indeed, she focused on the key points, not a word of nonsense was spoken, not even daring to pause for a moment longer than needed.

"After the young master returned to the mansion, he was called to the study by the old master. The old master accused him of indulging in distractions and lacking ambition, even scolding him for disgracing the family name. He was punished with half a month of reflection behind closed doors in the ancestral hall, with no visitors allowed. Even the pleas of the princess and Eldest Young Master were rejected. I had no choice but to come here on behalf of my young master."

Having finally finished that sentence, Dong Qing took a deep breath, then cautiously looked at Lin Yuan, "Miss, I didn’t say any nonsense this time."

Hearing that Xia Zheng had been confined, Lin Yuan felt somewhat relieved, thankful that none of the misfortunes she imagined had happened. Dong Qing truly was an oddity; it was only confinement, yet she talked about reincarnation in the next life.

Lin Yuan shot Dong Qing a look but her expression softened, "If your young master has been confined and no one is allowed to visit, why are you here?"

At that moment, Dong Qing revealed a smug expression, about to boast about herself, but catching Lin Yuan’s warning gaze, she quickly drooped her ears and obediently said, "It’s not the first or second time the young master has been confined. I previously dug a hole in a secluded spot in the ancestral hall, just to deliver food to the young master."

Lin Yuan was speechless for a moment. What a pair these master and servant were, daring to dig a dog hole in the ancestral hall. If Xia Zheng’s father found out, she wondered what he would think.

Zhou Yang was even more shocked. The ancestral hall of Xia Mansion was a place of solemnity, yet this young servant had brazenly dug a hole there! If the General found out, he would surely dismember him!

Although Dong Qing was talkative, she wasn’t foolish, and immediately noticed Zhou Yang, smirking as she warned, "Uncle Zhou, you’d better not think about sneaking off to tell on us to the old master and madam. You’re now the butler in Miss Lin’s house, after all, you belong to the Second Young Master as well. Since we’re all in the same boat, you have to cover for the young master. Otherwise," she added with a chuckle.

Without finishing her words, Dong Qing gestured with her mouth towards Lin Yuan, the implication clear. Obviously, Lin Yuan’s earlier anger had scared her, and if Zhou Yang dared to snitch, it wouldn’t be Dong Qing, but Zhou Yang, who would face punishment.

Zhou Yang shrank his neck remembering what Lin Yuan had just said about loyalty. He hung his head and silently prayed that his old master wouldn’t discover the dog hole.

Although both had decided not to tell Princess An Le and Xia Yuan, Lin Yuan couldn’t help but mutter to herself about Xia Zheng’s situation. He had simply not stayed at home and was severely confined by his father for ten days, even having his meals delivered through a servant hole. Such strictness from a father was overwhelming.

Lin Yuan furrowed her brows in concern, but Dong Qing quickly reassured her, "Miss, don’t worry. Although the old master is strict with the young master, the most difficult person in our home is not him at all. The General, except for matters concerning the Second Young Master, doesn’t interfere with anything. Even the princess says that the father and son are enemies from a past life!"

"Really? I can’t trust your words," Lin Yuan glanced at her skeptically, not quite believing her since Dong Qing had mentioned reincarnation just a while ago.

Immediately, Dong Qing nodded vigorously, "Trustworthy, very trustworthy. My words are the most reliable in our mansion. Despite the old master’s strictness, it is only towards the Second Young Master. In reality, he adores his daughter the most. Now after returning from the camp, he’s always pestering the princess to bear him a granddaughter. Cough, Miss, don’t glare at me, it’s true. Not just I know, the whole mansion knows, right, Uncle Zhou?"

Zhou Yang looked skywards, pretending not to hear Dong Qing’s question.

Lin Yuan’s face darkened, this fellow had no filter for his mouth, eyes, or ears, prying into even Princess An Le’s marital affairs.

"No loyalty!" Dong Qing huffed at Zhou Yang and continued, "Miss, you may not know, but many antique treasures in your room were sent by the princess on orders of the old master. Not just for you, but for our future Eldest Young Lady as well. So, rest assured, the old master will definitely cherish you and the Eldest Young Lady as his own beloved daughters."

Reassured by these words, Lin Yuan asked Dong Qing if he had any messages for her.

Scratching his head, Dong Qing replied, "Nothing important to say, except to put your mind at ease. He also told me to take you and the other young ladies for a stroll through the streets. Oh yes, the young master said he will be out in no more than three days and asked you to miss him for these three days. He also said that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and once he is out, he will treat you and the young ladies to a grand meal at Drunken Immortal Tower."

Wasn’t he supposed to be confined for ten days? How come he would be out in three?

Before she could voice her question, Lin Yuan laughed. Truly, there was no place in this world that could hold Xia Zheng. If he said he would be out in three days, then he certainly would be.