C3 Today Has a Bit of Fortune

Hua Yunjin was tearfully complaining to Lau Yuemei about how Xiangxue was so spoiled and arrogant, while also lamenting her own misfortune.

Lau Yuemei, after giving Hua Yunjin some ginger tea, spoke gently but with a hint of exasperation, "When will you learn to keep your cool? Xiangxue was supposed to go to the Li Duke Mansion for you. Even if you don't want to appease her, you should at least avoid provoking her. But you went looking for trouble yourself! Should I call you foolish, or say you'll never achieve anything big?"

Seeing that she received neither support nor comfort from Lau Yuemei, but instead was scolded, Hua Yunjin began to cry softly.

Lau Yuemei shook her head, a mix of indulgence and helplessness in her expression.

Chunlan hurried in, bowed slightly to Lau Yuemei, and spoke urgently, "Concubine Lau, there's trouble."

Lau Yuemei looked at Chunlan and nodded, "What's going on? Speak."

"The lady from the Snow Reflection Pavilion is causing a commotion. She's running all over the courtyard and has been to the main gate, side gate, and back gate, saying she wants to leave!"

Hearing this, Lau Yuemei frowned slightly, displeased. "We've been sending her good food and drinks these past few days. Why is she causing trouble?"

Chunlan hesitated, then whispered, "I heard her shouting about having a dream at noon, saying she'll come into some unexpected money today."

Yuemei heard the words and was a bit speechless, so she decided to go see for herself.

At the side gate, Xiangxue was urgently pleading with the gatekeeper, "Hurry up! I dreamed of a phoenix flying at noon today, which is a sign of unexpected wealth! I even checked the timing; it must be within the hour. Let me out quickly!"

Normally, the gatekeeper would have dismissed Xiangxue, but today was different. Xiangxue had an injury on her forehead, and both Gongfeng and Yuemei had instructed everyone in the household to treat her with extra care.

So, the gatekeeper patiently explained, "Miss, Concubine Lau has instructed that with your injury, it's not suitable for you to go out."

Xiangxue rolled her eyes and glanced at the approaching figure in the distance before wailing, "Boo hoo, I need to go out! I'm going to make a fortune today, a thousand dollars! You can't make me miss out on my money, boo hoo—"

Seeing her mistress in tears, Qingliu quickly pulled her aside, urging, "Miss, you mustn't cry! The doctor said you should stay happy and avoid being upset!"

Xiangxue brushed Qingliu aside, her tone cold, "You're just a maid; who asked for your opinion?"

Though a bit hurt, Qingliu still pleaded, "Miss, please don't make a scene, I beg you—"

Lau Yuemei walked over quickly, a slight frown appearing as she took in the scene. She turned to Chunlan beside her, whispering something. Chunlan looked momentarily surprised before hurrying off.

"Xiangxue," Lau Yuemei called out, her eyes filled with affection.

"Concubine Lau, what brings you here?" Hua Xiangxue stepped forward, grabbing Lau Yuemei's hand and pointing to her older brother guarding the gate nearby. "Concubine Lau, you have to help me! He won't listen to me and won't let me leave!"

Lau Yuemei was taken aback, unable to hide her surprise. Hua Xiangxue had always been distant and aloof, never addressing her so warmly. In the past, she would merely nod and call her 'Mrs. Lau.'

But now, here she was, holding her hand and calling her Concubine Lau, her demeanor completely changed. Could it be that her personality had shifted after hitting her head?

"Xiangxue, you're still recovering. It's really not a good idea to go out. What if you get hurt again?" Lau Yuemei said gently.

Hua Xiangxue pouted, pleading, "Concubine Lau, please let me go out! I have a feeling I'll have a bit of luck today..."

Just then, Chunlan returned hurriedly, carrying a small ornate box.

Lau Yuemei smiled and said, "Xiangxue, these are the jewels the master gave me the other day. Here, take them. Be good for a while, didn't you say you had a stroke of luck coming your way?"

Hua Xiangxue looked at the ornate box in Chunlan's hands, practically drooling. She had been in this world for only five days, and the Snow Reflection Pavilion was bare, lacking any valuable jewelry, leaving her feeling insecure. Seeing this little box now, she was overjoyed.

She stepped forward, snatched the box, and whispered to Lau Yuemei with a grin, "Thank you, Aunt Lau! But I checked, and I can get a thousand silver dollars today! Could you let me go out for a bit?"

Lau Yuemei was speechless. She thought Hua Xiangxue would be content with the box, but who knew she would push her luck further! Seeing Hua Xiangxue's ingratiating smile and how she sweetly called her Aunt Lau, Lau Yuemei decided to let it slide.

"Chunlan, go to the accounts room and fetch a thousand silver dollars for the Snow Reflection Pavilion!"

Chunlan paused, glanced at Hua Xiangxue, and then replied with calm composure, "Yes, ma'am."