I Need a Housekeeper

Outside the door, Xiao Tao was still describing to Fang Zheng the various methods used to capture Bai Yi.

The two occasionally burst into cheerful laughter.

Bai Yi lay tied up on the bed alone, her heart ashen.

She had been buying things on the street as Xiao Tao had instructed.

On her way home, she was taken away by eunuchs from Qian Sheng Fabrics, and only then did she learn her identity had been exposed.

Anxious, she was brought to a residence in the capital.

In the current situation, assassination was completely impossible. She could only settle down and avoid danger.

After the crisis passed, she would seek another opportunity to act.

But leaving like this... meant a complete break with the Fang family.

She had originally planned to leave a farewell letter before the assassination... but never expected to be exposed this way.

Various complicated thoughts assaulted her mind.

Bai Yi tossed and turned all night without sleep, only to have a group of Fang Mansion guards burst in the next day and tie her up!

The assassination plot had been discovered and she was brought back bound after a sleepless night.

Where had she gone wrong? Or was she truly as Fang Zheng said, completely useless?

Perhaps that was true...

As she thought about it, Bai Yi began to choke up again.

After a sleepless night filled with worry, the comfort of her familiar bed finally overwhelmed her.

Exhaustion swept over her like a tide, pulling her into slumber.

Outside the door, Fang Zheng finished his chat and pushed the door open. Seeing Bai Yi asleep, his anger immediately flared.

He angrily said to Xiao Tao: "Look! Just look! This is the maid you've had for a year!"

"Heartless creature, how dare she sleep!"

Xiao Tao looked ashamed. Such a major problem had occurred on her watch.

If it were anyone else, they would have received a dozen strokes of the rod... fortunately, the young master didn't seem very angry...

Fang Zheng crouched beside Bai Yi's bed, quietly examining her pretty face.

Seeing her swollen eyes, he felt another surge of anger!

"You're feeling wronged, damn it!"

Xiao Tao brought a pot of tea and moved to his side, whispering: "Young Master, should we wake her up?"

"No need, let her sleep for now. I'll go see how the other one is doing."

With that, Fang Zheng stood up and returned to the room where Qian Desheng was being held.

Qian Desheng wasn't in any better shape. He too had gone a night without sleep or food.

But his mood was good... When Fang Zheng had left yesterday, he said he would let him see the princess.

But until now, he hadn't seen her, which suggested the princess had likely been successfully rescued by his people.

As for himself, this old bag of bones, death meant nothing and it didn't matter!

Seeing Fang Zheng arrive, Qian Desheng looked up and sneered: "Master Fang, where is Bai Yi? Didn't you say you would bring her to see me?"

"We were too busy last night, and she's not up yet. Why are you in such a hurry?" Fang Zheng looked at him sideways with a casual air.

How dare he be disrespectful to the princess!

Qian Desheng screeched: "Insolent!"

Oh? Getting feisty? Fang Zheng was amused.

Seeing his leering grin, Qian Desheng felt a surge of hatred and glared at Fang Zheng: "You're shameless! This humble one has never seen anyone as shameless as you!"

"Hey! Today you have!"

Fang Zheng walked up to him with a smile: "You're already tied up, don't be so arrogant!"

"This official just wanted to see how you were doing, but now I'm very curious about how much silver you can offer for your life."

"And what exactly is Bai Yi's identity?"

"Think about it and confess."

Qian Desheng snorted coldly, looking disdainful: "No need to trick me. Bai Yi isn't in your hands at all, is she?"

"Kill me if you want! Just get on with it!"

Even now, he hadn't seen the princess.

He didn't believe a word Fang Zheng said!

"Your people did rescue Bai Yi, but they weren't very efficient. They didn't even get out of the capital."

"In the south city, don't you have another residence? Located near Kunyu Lake."

"Those residences aren't cheap, but the location is easy to find. It only took a day to catch her."

"Eunuch Qian, just confess. You're in no position to bargain with me now."

"Even if you don't confess, I can hand you all over to the emperor and still earn quite a bit of silver."

Fang Zheng spoke unhurriedly.

Qian Desheng listened intently, cold sweat pouring down... what Fang said was correct. He did have a residence in the south city.

But only he and his few foster sons knew its location!

Those young eunuchs he brought out were all trained in the Eastern Depot. Not only were they skilled in martial arts, they were also extremely tight-lipped!

If they had successfully rescued the princess, how could they be discovered in just one day?!

Either way, it meant his people had been exposed!

Before he knew it, Qian Desheng was drenched in sweat.

He spoke hoarsely: "I don't believe you! Not unless I see Bai Yi."

"Even if you send me to the palace, how much silver can you get? You'll never see as much silver in your lifetime as this humble one has!"

"And even if I give you money, how can you ensure Bai Yi's safety?"

"Without clarifying these issues, this humble one won't say a word!"

Fang Zheng smiled slightly: "Good question. This official will absolutely not let you go."

"If you left and were discovered by others, and one day turned on me, wouldn't that ruin me?"

"There are three paths before you now."

Qian Desheng stared intently at Fang Zheng: "What paths?"

"First, I hand you over to the emperor, and the emperor executes you."

"Second, I torture a confession out of you, then kill you myself!"

"As for the third... it's quite comfortable! Like Zhou Tie, stay and work for me!"

"What!?" Qian Desheng looked shocked.

Is Fang Zheng really that bold?

Fang Zheng had considered this for a day. Sheltering Zhou Tie was already a serious crime.

He wasn't afraid to add one more debt to his account!

Qian Desheng had hidden in the capital undetected for so long, his identity must be secure.

The same was true for Bai Yi, who had been in the mansion for a year without any issues.

Moreover, Qian Desheng was the Director of the Eastern Depot of the Qian Dynasty, exactly the professional talent he needed.

If Emperor Jing really wanted to establish the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he had no experience.

Hoping for Guo Tianyang's help was completely unrealistic.

That old bastard feared Fang would steal his job and would only trip him up unless they were friends.

Wasn't the eunuch before him the perfect assistant?

"Master Fang! Are you joking with this humble one?" Qian Desheng still couldn't believe what Fang Zheng had just said.

"Joke with you? No need for that. My house happens to need a housekeeper, and I need an excellent eunuch like you!"

"Hand over all your money, and you can start work tomorrow. Job opportunities are rare, you should seize it!" Fang Zheng looked earnest and serious. "Bai Yi will continue to be a maid in the mansion, and this official will pretend nothing happened!"

Qian Desheng's mind suddenly couldn't keep up.

What was Fang Zheng talking about?! Wasn't it supposed to be money for life? Now it's money for a job opportunity?

Damn it, what is he thinking? Isn't he afraid this humble one will sabotage him?

Could there be some plot or scheme!?

After much thought, it seemed there was no other choice. Qian Desheng gritted his teeth: "Fine! But I must see Bai Yi today!"

"No problem, she'll be here shortly!"