Housekeeper of the Hundred Blossom Palace

Chapter 144: Work!

She was also assigned to places where cleaning work had stagnated from time to time.

However, Yangs expression this time around bothered her.

Thats quite a deep expression shes making, somehow.

Im okay with it, but may I know where it is?

Yui Mei was on her guard as she asked Yang, who then answered.

Its Jiaofang.

Ill go!

Yui Mei replied in a flash, which made Yang heave a sigh.

Well, I already knew youre going to take that bait. Xiao Mei, you should ask first for more information, you know.

Yang chided Yui Mei for going head-on.

UrkYes, Ill be more careful.

Yang sermoned her, and rightfully so, thus Yui Mei nodded her head.

Indeed, getting information was crucial before doing anything.

Besides, she also held some doubts regarding this job that fell on her lap without asking for it.

Why is the cleaning duty at Jiaofang so unpopular? Is it because of the courtesans?

It was the first time that Yui Mei heard about how people didnt like cleaning Jiaofang. 

Well, to be precise, Jiaofang had never cropped up in their conversations, so she didnt know that such a place existed prior to this.

When she finally knew what Jiaofang was, she assumed that the reason why she hadnt worked there before was because novice court ladies werent allowed entry, due to the expensive stuff such as musical instruments.

Yui Mei was wrapping her head on such a theory, but Yang just made a complicated expression.

Yeah, there are a bunch of guys like that over there, but theres no need to interact with those courtesans in the first place, so theres really no reason for the court ladies to loath that place, either. On the contrary, they even thought that they could be carefree without fear of being scolded since there are no higher-ups over there. A lot of people dont like that so were getting a lot of complaints from Jiaofang.

Yui Mei blinked her eyes in confusion when she heard Yangs explanation, so she posed another question.

Then what is the reason, if I may ask? Is it like the case with cleaning around the chestnut tree? Did something bad happen?

I dont think so? That place shouldnt be troublesome. Actually, it had been normally cleaned before. Im not sure when it started, but that place became strangely unpopular.

Yang shook her head. Even she didnt know the answer.

Libin also told Yui Mei that those courtesans were harlots that were formerly owned by somebody else and sent as gifts, or else they were survivors of fallen families.

Even if that harlot was a gift, she needed to follow the etiquette of the palace, so there were a lot of those harlots who were born into wealthy families.

In short, these courtesans probably had never done any cleaning themselves.

If nobody came to clean this place, then wouldnt it be like Lady Wangs place back when Yui Mei cleaned it for the first time?

I wonder if the instruments are now covered all over with dust;

Yui Mei became worried about that, so her desire to clean that place became stronger.

Sorry for always pushing those unwanted places to you. But, can you clean that place while checking the situation?

Yang asked and Yui Mei nodded in return.

In short, Ill go investigate the reason why the others dont like that place while cleaning it?

Thats right. I can only think of Xiao Mei when it comes to odd jobs like this.

Yang looked worried when Yui Mei tried to confirm whats expected of her.

Yui Mei sensed that the winds going in an unexpected direction. It might be inappropriate, but its making Yui Meis nerves tingle in excitement.

Wait, isnt it like Im doing detective work like a sleuth!?

Yui Mei was also fairly interested in the mystery and thriller genre in her previous life.

She didnt want to be a person directly related to the case, but shes thrilled to be part of the investigation party.

Please leave it to me! I, this Yui Mei, am confident in my burning spirit of curiosity! Whatever investigation it is, Im ready for it!!

Well, just keep that spirit of curiosity in check, okay. Anyways, Im leaving it to you.

Contrary to Yui Meis lively declaration, Yang seemed to be uneasy.