Hearing this, Yun Xi hesitated for a moment, pouted, and then nodded.
"Daughter is all ears. Father, please go ahead."
She thought that if she couldn't accept it, she could just pester her father until he compromised.
How could Yun Sheng not see through his daughter's little thoughts? He reached out and pinched his daughter's cheek before stating his conditions.
"First, the place where you live outside the mansion must be arranged by me personally. You can move out after the first lunar month. Second, don't hide anything from me, and never mention the words 'never have anything to do with the Prime Minister's Mansion' again!"
Within his acceptable range, he could give his daughter the maximum freedom, but it didn't include cutting off the relationship between them!
After hearing her father's words, Yun Xi stuck out her tongue and said somewhat awkwardly,
"I was just speaking in anger at that time. I didn't mean to sever the relationship with you."
Those words of hers were originally meant to show her attitude in front of the old lady. Who would have thought that the old lady didn't care much, but it hurt her father.
No wonder people often say that the deeper the love, the stricter the discipline. It seemed that in the future, she should also pay attention to the way and method when discussing things with her father!
Just like this, Yun Xi finally decided to leave the mansion, and her father also kept his promise and started to send people to look for a new residence for her.
Regarding the matter of her mother's dowry and the shops, Yun Sheng didn't care at all. He just said that he would leave it to her to handle.
Therefore, Yun Xi, who originally had a backup plan, also decided to wait and see.
After getting her father's support, Yun Xi couldn't wait to share the news with Yu Zhu, who was still recuperating.
Hearing this news, Yu Zhu felt a mix of joy and worry. She was happy that her young lady was finally out of the Prime Minister's Mansion and could set up her own household. From now on, she wouldn't be easily manipulated or picked on by the old lady, and there would be fewer annoying things.
She was worried that her young lady had just come of age and was separating from her natal family before getting married. Once this got out, her young lady would surely be criticized!
Fortunately, the King of Xian and her young lady were in love, and the King of Xian didn't seem like the kind of person who cared about worldly opinions.
Otherwise, it would be difficult for her young lady to even find a husband!
"Miss, do you think our life will go smoothly after we move out of the mansion?"
Yu Zhu was very uneasy and even a bit self - reproachful.
Because she knew that her young lady's sudden decision must have a lot to do with her being beaten this time.
"If you just want to get justice for me, there's no need to wrong yourself like this."
"After all, you've been brought up in comfort since childhood and haven't suffered much. I'm afraid you won't get used to life outside the mansion."
Looking at the guilt - ridden Yu Zhu, Yun Xi smiled and held her hand.
"What's there to feel wronged about? As long as your young lady is well - fed, everything else is not a problem."
Then Yun Xi leaned close to Yu Zhu's ear and whispered with bright eyes,
"Do you think I'll leave the Prime Minister's Mansion empty - handed? Of course not!"
"I'm not only going to take you and Hong Luo with me, but also Chef Fang, whom my maternal grandmother found for me! We can't let Jiang and the others take advantage of it!"
Hong Luo was originally applying medicine to Yu Zhu. Suddenly hearing Yun Xi's words, she couldn't help covering her mouth and chuckling.
"Thank you, miss, for not forgetting me. Just now I was still thinking that if I didn't get your permission, I would have to pack my things and secretly escape from the Prime Minister's Mansion at night after you left."
Hong Luo's words immediately made Yun Xi and Yu Zhu look at each other and smile. Looking at Hong Luo, Yun Xi said seriously,
"Hong Luo, although we haven't known each other for a long time, Yu Zhu and I have already regarded you as one of our own. As long as you don't find it hard, we're willing to take you anywhere."
Unlike Yu Zhu, who had been with Yun Xi for a long time and always spoke her mind, Hong Luo had a silent and observant personality due to her experience of serving in the palace. Therefore, she rarely showed her true feelings.
However, after hearing Yun Xi's promise, her eyes immediately turned red, and she knelt directly in front of Yun Xi.
"Miss, Hong Luo has been an orphan since childhood, and it was you who saved my life. Thanks to your acceptance, I'll follow you for the rest of my life!"
At this moment, Hong Luo was really touched by Yun Xi when she said these words.
Finally, she was no longer alone and had found someone to devote her life to!
Startled by Hong Luo's action, Yun Xi quickly stepped forward to help her up.
"Dear, don't kneel like this in the future. We don't have this custom here."
Since there were people who treated her sincerely, Yun Xi would repay them doubly. With Yu Zhu and Hong Luo by her side in the future, she would feel much more at ease even after leaving the mansion.
Yu Zhu was imagining that after moving out of the mansion, she wouldn't have to watch anyone's face anymore. She even thought about how many servants to add to their new residence.
Hong Luo showed her expectation and said that she wanted to install a swing in the yard. Because when she was in the palace before, she saw other maids having a great time playing on it, but she never dared to try it.
Yun Xi's idea was even simpler, which was: eat!
She wanted to draw up a different menu every day and let Chef Fang show his skills to cook all kinds of delicious food from different places for her!
She didn't have to choose only the local dishes in the capital to suit everyone's taste. Presumably, Chef Fang would also be very happy.
The three of them were chatting and laughing, and the room was filled with joy. However, at this moment, an unexpected guest suddenly showed up.
"Miss, the lady is coming to the yard. She said she wants to see you."
There was a knock on the door, and a maid walked in from outside.
Yun Xi cast a cold glance at the maid Ding Xiang. Only then did she remember that during the old lady's birthday, this maid had joined hands with Jiang to set her up, and she hadn't punished this maid yet.
"What lady? I've never heard of her."
Knowing exactly who Ding Xiang was referring to, Yun Xi deliberately snorted.
Being stared at by Yun Xi's cold eyes, Ding Xiang couldn't help glancing out of the window, and her forehead was sweating anxiously.
"It's, it's our Concubine Jiang."
Ding Xiang deliberately lowered her voice for fear that the people outside would hear. However, Yun Xi deliberately raised her eyebrows and said loudly,
"Oh! You mean Concubine Jiang? You spoke so softly. I thought she was someone of such a shameful status!"
Ding Xiang turned pale and didn't dare to say a word. Yun Xi just waved her hand and said,
"Go down. Just tell her that I'm busy. Let her go back where she came from!"
Yun Xi roughly guessed why Jiang was here. However, she didn't plan to give the other party a chance to act.
Anyway, everything was a foregone conclusion. She wasn't in a hurry to settle the score with Jiang at this moment. She still had some things to prepare. In short, she would just ignore Jiang for a few days.
"This isn't appropriate, is it?"
Thinking of Jiang's fierce face when she saw her, Ding Xiang felt really scared.
"Miss, why don't you go and talk to the concubine yourself?"
Seeing Ding Xiang's fear of Jiang, Yun Xi couldn't help sneering.
"What right do you have to interfere in my decision? If you don't want to serve under me, I can definitely grant your wish and let you go back to your original master!"
Hearing this, Ding Xiang trembled immediately. Thinking of the way Jiang had punished Mama Liu, she immediately knelt down and pleaded,
"Miss, please calm down. I'll go and tell Concubine Jiang right away."
Yun Xi pretended to be angry and sneered,
"Hurry up and get out!"
So, every time Jiang came, Yun Xi would send Ding Xiang to stop her. Every time she saw Ding Xiang with a bruised and swollen face, Yun Xi couldn't help thinking of that saying:
When Heaven inflicts calamity, there may still be hope of pardon; when one brings calamity upon oneself, there is no hope.
It seemed that a villain would always meet his match. It was right for her to keep Ding Xiang back then, and she would continue to keep her. Ding Xiang would surely be of great use in the future!