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.