Madam Yue was badgered by Huo Tong'er to the point she had no choice but to nod, "Alright, I agree. But you must promise me, if Ran'er disagrees, you will return to live in Purple Jade Pavilion."
"With Auntie's permission, Brother Ran wouldn't dare to drive me away," Huo Tong'er exclaimed happily towards Jing Shu, "Auntie Jing Shu, quickly help me pack my luggage, I'm moving into Brother Ran's place tonight."
"Yes, Miss Tong'er," Jing Shu immediately had someone pack Huo Tong'er's luggage and accompanied her to Yue Ran's courtyard.
Yue Ran and Xiao Man had been in the Purgatory Tower for many days, both physically and mentally exhausted. Upon returning to the courtyard, after a hurried meal, they fell into a deep sleep. Yang Wei and Liu Han, under orders, had closed the doors and retired early.
When Jing Shu accompanied Huo Tong'er over, it took a long time of knocking before someone answered the door.
"You two courting death, what were you doing that took so long to open the door!"
"Auntie Jing Shu..." Liu Han's gaze fell upon Huo Tong'er, and he quickly realized, "Greetings, Miss Huo."
"Where is Brother Ran?" Huo Tong'er walked past Liu Han directly, Yue Ran's expression changed slightly, and he quickly moved to stop her, but was blocked by the people Jing Shu brought.
"Do you not want to live?" Jing Shu reprimanded, "Don't you know the relationship between Young Master and Miss Tong'er? How dare you even stop Miss Tong'er!"
"This junior dares not, it's just that the Young Master ordered..."
"The Young Master's order was that no outsiders are allowed to enter the courtyard. But Miss Tong'er is not an outsider, she is one of us." Jing Shu pushed Liu Han aside and walked in.
Yang Wei, hearing the commotion outside, shuffled out in his slippers, "Liu Han, what are you doing... Miss Huo, Auntie Jing Shu."
Huo Tong'er's gaze fell on Yang Wei, "Didn't you say Brother Ran doesn't allow people into the courtyard? Why are there still two outsiders in the courtyard?"
"These two were chosen by the Young Master to guard the door."
"Where is Brother Ran?"
"Replying to Miss Huo, the Young Master has been in the Purgatory Tower for several days and is extremely tired, resting. He ordered that no one should disturb him," Yang Wei said quickly. The Young Master's words could not be disobeyed.
"I know which room is Brother Ran's. Move my luggage into this room," Huo Tong'er pointed to the room next to the master bedroom.
"Apologies, Miss Huo, this room belongs to Xiao Qin," Yang Wei explained with a smile, "Or, perhaps you would like to choose another room."
"Another room?" Huo Tong'er was displeased, "Xiao Qin is merely a servant, yet she occupies the mistress's room. What audacity! Make her vacate it immediately!"
Yang Wei frowned. He and Liu Han had witnessed firsthand how much the Young Master doted on Xiao Man. They could disturb the Young Master's rest, but they absolutely could not disturb Xiao Man's rest, otherwise, the Young Master would twist off their heads.
"Miss Huo, the Young Master ordered that no one should disturb Young Master Xiao Qin's rest," Yang Wei said calmly.
"No one?"
"Yes, no one," Yang Wei affirmed, blocking the door. His cultivation was very low, only at Qi Refining. He was no match for either Huo Tong'er at early Foundation Establishment or Jing Shu at late Foundation Establishment.
"So, you are going to resist this Miss?"
"This junior's master is the Young Master, and I can only obey the Young Master's orders. The Young Master's order is that no one should disturb Young Master Xiao Qin's rest. If Miss Huo insists on forcing her way in, this junior can only offend you, Miss Huo." Yang Wei said with feigned composure, even though his legs were trembling. He could not step aside. If he did, he would be forfeiting his path to prosperity!
"What great audacity..."
"Miss Tong'er, perhaps you could choose a room to stay in for now? It's not too late to change rooms when the Young Master wakes up," Jing Shu stepped forward to mediate, "After all, Xiao Qin is a guest and won't be staying here long."
Huo Tong'er glanced at Xiao Man's room. Although she was unwilling, she still chose another room relatively close by and had her luggage moved in, along with all her maids and servants.
Yang Wei and Liu Han exchanged glances. One guarded the outside of Yue Ran's room, and the other guarded the outside of Xiao Man's room, preventing anyone from approaching. They couldn't afford to offend this Miss Huo, but they knew that when Yue Ran woke up, those who would suffer in the end would definitely not be them!
"Dog slave, go fetch me a bucket of hot water," Huo Tong'er, holding back her anger, ordered Yang Wei to do this and that. But no matter how she ordered, one of Yang Wei or Liu Han would always be guarding Xiao Man's room, never leaving.
Yue Ran had a good sleep, only to hear the noisy commotion in the courtyard. He turned over, covering his ears. However, the clamor found its way into his ears, like a thousand mosquitoes buzzing incessantly.
"So noisy!" Yue Ran roared. Instantly, the chattering outside disappeared. Yue Ran turned over and continued to sleep. But as soon as he closed his eyes, the whispering outside started again.
Yue Ran felt a surge of anger. If he couldn't sleep because of the noise, wouldn't his second brother be even worse off!
Huo Tong'er was directing the servants to move things into Yue Ran's courtyard. She felt Yue Ran's courtyard was too plain, lacking ornamental pavilions, rock gardens, and flowing water, nor any beautiful flowers and trees. It was bare everywhere. Since she intended to be the mistress of this courtyard in the future, she naturally wanted to decorate it beautifully.
Yang Wei and Liu Han stood outside Xiao Man's room, watching the busy people. Liu Han lowered his voice and asked, "Brother Yang, this Miss Huo is acting like the mistress of the house. If the Young Master wakes up and sees the courtyard so drastically changed, will he kill us?"
"Whether the Young Master will kill us, I don't know. But these people will surely face trouble," Yang Wei glanced at Yue Ran's room. Yue Ran had already issued a warning, but these people outside had not taken it to heart at all.
Huo Tong'er took out a mirror and looked at herself. Confident that her makeup was impeccable, she then shyly walked towards Yue Ran's door. As she raised her hand to knock, the door opened. Yue Ran stood at the entrance with a dark expression.
"Brother Ran, you're finally awake..."
Yue Ran looked at the people in the courtyard. His already gloomy face became even more displeased, "Who let you in?"
"Brother Ran, I let them in. Your courtyard has nothing in it, it's too monotonous, so I had people find many varieties of flowers to plant in the courtyard. Brother Ran, don't you think it's beautiful?"
"Get out," Yue Ran's words were cold and filled with rage. He had only taken a nap, and these people thought he had changed his ways, daring to barge into his courtyard and act wantonly!