The cold wind rushed into the room, and the door that had been kicked open kept creaking loudly.
The burly, vicious servant had brazenly kicked open the master’s door just like that!
The other servants didn’t even dare breathe loudly. They watched as the old wicked servant knocked down the maid blocking the doorway and then raised her foot to kick the door open.
When the old woman noticed that Su Lingqing had woken up, she quickly forced a fake smile and ran over.
She had just opened her mouth to pretend to speak when Su Lingqing slapped her across the face, stunning her.
Her body was weak from illness and cold, so the slap wasn’t very strong, but it was enough to leave everyone staring in shock.
Everyone knew that the eldest young lady was naturally timid and foolish she would tremble even when speaking a few extra words with others!
Had she burned her brain with fever, that she dared to hit someone from Fusheng Courtyard?
After striking the woman, Su Lingqing got out of bed and personally helped the beaten maid up.
“Jingzhe, does it hurt?”
Jingzhe shook her head repeatedly. In the harsh winter wind, seeing Su Lingqing come over barefoot, she quickly took off her own shoes and slipped them onto her young lady’s feet.
“It doesn’t hurt, Miss. It’s my fault for being clumsy and waking you up. Are you feeling unwell again?”
Seeing blood at the corner of Jingzhe’s mouth while she still loyally protected her master made Su Lingqing’s nose sting.
In her previous life, after she married into the Prince Ning’s Residence, both Jianjia and Jingzhe had died protecting her.
It was all because she had been stupid and ignorant, trusting others too easily, and dragging those close to her into trouble.
With reddened eyes, Su Lingqing looked toward the vicious servant.
This woman was one of the people under her stepmother Zheng Rui, who had a Buddha’s mouth but a snake’s heart. Seeing Su Lingqing staring at her, Old Madam Zhou covered her face, looking a little embarrassed.
Wasn’t she supposed to remain unconscious for three to five days? Why had she gotten up today of all days? And just in time to see this how unlucky!
Old Madam Zhou was one of Zheng Rui’s most capable lackeys. In her previous life, she had often taken the chance to torment Su Lingqing.
“Eldest Miss, this old servant came on behalf of Madam ”
Smack!
But this time what greeted her was a kick from Su Lingqing straight to the chest.
Old Madam Zhou was kicked flying like a straight line through the air.
The moment she hit the ground, it felt as if her ribs had been broken. She screamed in pain, tears bursting out.
Su Lingqing looked at the others and scolded coldly,
“Are you all dead? Didn’t you see Jingzhe being beaten? You didn’t know to stop it, and now you only know how to stand here and watch?”
“If you’re all this useless, only taking wages for nothing, I might as well tear up your servant contracts today and sell every one of you!”
Her anger made everyone’s hearts tremble.
Su Lingqing glanced at Old Madam Zhou.
“Zhou Pozi, you’ve got some nerve! Even if I beat you to death today, it wouldn’t be too much!”
Jingzhe brought over a thick cloak for Su Lingqing to keep out the cold so the chill wouldn’t enter her body again.
“I won’t even reach my coming-of-age ceremony until next month. Regardless of my age, don’t forget Father hasn’t returned yet, and Mother would never make such a rash decision. This must be your own stupid idea!”
With that accusation thrown out, Zheng Rui wouldn’t be able to protect Old Madam Zhou later.
“I usually dislike making enemies and can’t be bothered with you people. My mother must have been too kind to punish you, which is why you wicked servants have become so arrogant!”
“Today, I’ll teach you a lesson on her behalf! Guards!”
Old Madam Zhou panicked immediately.
“No! I belong to Madam! How dare you touch me!”
This was bad! She had come alone today. If a fight really broke out in Weirui Pavilion, they would definitely win!
Su Lingqing raised an eyebrow and smiled.
“Still barking like a dog? All of you come here and teach her a good lesson!”
“Whoever refuses to hit her, I’ll sell immediately!”
Her casual words sent chills down the servants’ spines.
If they hit her, they might offend Fusheng Courtyard.
But if they didn’t… they might be sold off somewhere.
Jingzhe immediately grew excited. She had long wanted to hit these people! Swinging her arm wide, she jumped up and slapped Old Madam Zhou hard across the face.
“Take that!”
With her taking the lead, the other servants clenched their teeth under Su Lingqing’s cold gaze and joined in.
Old Madam Zhou was surrounded in the middle, wailing miserably.
Listening to the screams ringing in her ears, Su Lingqing felt extremely satisfied.
She hadn’t expected to have the chance to live again.
Zheng Rui, I’ve kindly helped you discipline this dog first. Later, you should thank me properly.
The girl’s eyes were as cold as ice.
Weirui Pavilion was some distance from Fusheng Courtyard, so Su Lingqing sat directly at the doorway, preventing anyone from running off to report the news.
At first, Old Madam Zhou tried to say something, but soon she was beaten until her mouth filled with blood and she couldn’t speak anymore.
Jingzhe was panting she was the one who hit the hardest.
The key thing was that she kept smiling while hitting, clearly holding a lot of resentment.
At that moment Su Lingqing suddenly called out,
“Jingzhe.”
Jingzhe thought her young lady had softened and wanted to stop, so she answered pitifully, “Miss…”
Su Lingqing smiled.
“Go put your shoes on first. The ground is cold. When you come back, continue beating her.”
Jingzhe’s eyes instantly lit up.
“Yes, Miss!”
The maids paused their movements. Su Lingqing’s pale lips curved slightly. Her beauty was breathtaking, yet strangely terrifying.
“I know you’re afraid Mother will blame you. But if you stay properly in Weirui Pavilion and don’t run around, I can protect you from trouble.”
“Besides, you all say Fusheng Courtyard is kind and benevolent. If that’s the case, why be afraid? Even if someone wants to blame someone in the end, it will fall on me. What does it have to do with you?”
Her words cleared their minds.
That’s right.
No matter what, the blame wouldn’t fall on them. Servants only follow their master’s orders.
Jingzhe returned and kicked Old Madam Zhou again. Since Su Lingqing hadn’t told them to stop, they could only keep hitting.
But this time, every blow carried their full strength.
Although Jingzhe looked small, years of serving Su Lingqing meant she wasn’t weak. By the time they stopped, Old Madam Zhou was no longer moving.
The snow that had fallen two days earlier hadn’t melted yet. Now it mixed with drops of blood, creating a striking sight.
Some of the more timid servants had already turned pale with fright, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
“Sh-she’s… dead?!” someone nearly cried.
Su Lingqing slowly walked over, her expression icy as she glanced down.
“That thick-skinned old thing can’t handle a little beating? She’s just pretending to be dead. Carry her back to Fusheng Courtyard.”
She actually wanted the wicked servant to die immediately, but suddenly she had thought of an interesting plan.
So she decided to let Old Madam Zhou live a few more days.
When the time came, the real show would begin.
The servants looked at each other.
After beating someone, they had to carry her back too? They were terrified.
Jingzhe immediately shouted,
“Are you deaf? Hurry up and carry this old thing away! Otherwise I’ll discipline you on behalf of the young lady!”
They could only lift Old Madam Zhou like a dead pig.
Su Lingqing stood up as well.
“Wait. I’ll lead the way.”
The other servants: “…”
Forget it. Who dared speak?
Thus, the group marched grandly toward Fusheng Courtyard.
As for what they were going to do?
Of course to settle the score.
Did they really think she was made of clay?
On the way, someone who saw the scene hurried ahead to report the news to Fusheng Courtyard.