After receiving so many rewards, Wang Yutong—the once “poor girl who suddenly got rich”—was so excited she almost jumped around inside her space.
This cheap grandfather isn’t bad at all. Generous and straightforward. He didn’t even hesitate to give so much silver. Maybe I can build some relationship with him in the future.
After counting the silver notes, she finally calmed her excitement and carefully folded them back into a purple sandalwood box.
Then she looked at the other rewards.
The old Madam had given her some gold and silver jewelry. Although the designs were ordinary, they were still worth a good amount of money. More importantly, she didn’t care for the styles—she could melt them down later and remold them into new jewelry. That was far more practical than pearls or gemstones.
Madam Cui, constrained by the presence of the old Marquis and old Madam, only gave some outdated trinkets. Not very valuable, though there were quite a few pieces.
Wang Yutong packed everything away one by one, already planning how to use these resources to improve her life.
House, estate, silver—she now had them all. She also had private space and more freedom to go out and shop.
It was time to buy medicinal herbs and start medicinal baths.
And her space still had a few acres of wild, weed-covered land—it was time to buy tools and seeds and start planting something. Leaving it empty was a waste.
After thinking it through for a long time, she finally settled her excitement and fell into a deep sleep.
The next morning, she didn’t rush to move out. Instead, she called Lan’er and Nanny Sun into the main hall.
Looking at the two people she had lived with for more than half a year, she put on a serious expression.
“Nanny, Lan’er, you both know I am moving out of the Marquis residence today.
One of you is my personal maid, the other the manager of my small courtyard. Do you have any plans now?”
The two exchanged a look. Nanny Sun was the first to step forward.
“Sixth Miss, I’m not being short-sighted. I simply have a large family to support.
So I must apologize. I’ve already applied to be transferred to the kitchen, and Madam has approved it. I will be reporting there today.”
She bowed, then turned and left.
She didn’t even bring a bundle—she had clearly packed everything in advance, only waiting for Wang Yutong to speak.
Watching her leave, Wang Yutong’s expression didn’t change at all.
Water flows downward, people climb upward. It’s normal for her to leave now that I’ve been abandoned.
After Nanny Sun was gone, she turned to Lan’er.
Lan’er avoided her gaze and said softly, “Miss… Madam has already assigned me to the embroidery workshop.
I… I want to learn a skill, so… so I’m sorry.”
Hearing this, Wang Yutong felt slightly speechless.
Just how much of a failure was I as a master? I’ve been here for half a year and not a single person stayed.
“Alright, I understand. You may go,” she said calmly.
There was no screaming, no anger, no emotional breakdown—just a quiet dismissal.
Lan’er found this strange. The Sixth Miss had always been gentle and never scolded them, but wasn’t she supposed to feel at least a little upset?
I really don’t understand her…
With that thought, Lan’er also bowed and left with her small bundle.
The courtyard had originally only been staffed by these two close attendants. The rest were ordinary servants assigned by the Marquis household, who came only temporarily to help.
After they left, Wang Yutong began packing her own belongings.
As an unloved, low-profile concubine-born daughter, she didn’t have much to pack. Most valuable items had always been stored in her space anyway.
An hour later, everything was ready. She now just waited for Wang Fu to deliver the house deed and estate papers.
Meanwhile, Wang Fu had gone early to the government office to process the transfer of ownership.
Looking at the freshly issued documents, he felt a mix of admiration and regret.
Admiration—because a six-year-old, neglected concubine-born girl had managed to obtain so much from the Marquis household.
Even the favored concubine-born sons didn’t have such property.
Regret—because once she left the Marquis residence, it would be very difficult for her to return.
He shook his head.
Why am I worrying about a master with property? I’m just a servant losing my mind.
Back at the courtyard, Wang Yutong sat quietly, waiting. She wanted to see if anyone in this huge Marquis household still remembered a trace of “family affection.”
Soon, a figure hurried into the courtyard.
“Tong’er…”
Concubine Tian stood at the entrance, her eyes red and swollen, looking at her with sorrow.
Wang Yutong was slightly surprised.
Concubine Tian had never had an easy life in the Marquis household, always bowing and scraping before Madam Cui. Ever since the New Year banquet, Madam Cui had even found excuses to make things difficult for her.
Although they were mother and daughter, they rarely saw each other. Concubine Tian was always either working or being punished.
“Mother, why have you come?” Wang Yutong asked softly.
Concubine Tian quickly stepped forward, grabbing her hand as tears fell uncontrollably.
“Tong’er… I can’t rest easy seeing you leave like this.
Even though you now have your own estate, the outside world is not like the Marquis residence. Everything depends on yourself.”
She then took out a small pouch from her sleeve.
Inside were a few taels of broken silver and some old jewelry—leftovers from past rewards from the Marquis.
“Tong’er, I don’t have anything valuable. Take these. If anything happens outside, at least you’ll have something for emergencies.”
Looking at the pouch, Wang Yutong felt a warm surge in her heart.
Unexpectedly, in this cold household, there was still someone who truly cared about her.
She gently pushed the pouch back.
“Auntie, I don’t need these. I already have silver and jewelry.
You keep them for yourself. Don’t worry about me—I’ll take care of myself.
You must also take care in the Marquis residence. If anything happens, use some silver and send me word, alright?”
She didn’t ask Concubine Tian to leave with her—that was unrealistic. A concubine of the Marquis household could not leave unless sold or expelled.
Even then, it was complicated and rare.
Concubine Tian still insisted, trying to push the pouch into her hands.
Wang Yutong finally gave in.
“Alright, I’ll take it.”
Only then did Concubine Tian finally smile faintly.