After Being A Marriage Stand-in, I Disguised As An Ugly Woman - Chapter 20

Chapter 20 The Unique Young Madam

Xia Yan put her pen to her lips and contemplated before saying, “Magnolias are pretty expensive, but they are suitable designs for pendants and pins.”

“Do you know how to design jewelry?” Mo Pei looked at Xia Yan in surprise.

Xia Yan realized that she had accidentally revealed something about herself and quickly said, “N-No, I don’t! Weren’t you just asking me what a suitable gift was for your grandmother? I thought she seemed like a graceful and lavish person, so I naturally thought about jewelry.” Xia Yan’s frantic explanation made sense, so Mo Pei let it go. “Can you suggest some jewelry, Xia Yan?” Mo Pei blinked and looked at Xia Yan with an innocent expression.

Mo Pei’s submissive appearance momentarily bewitched Xia Yan, so she took out a business card from her bag and handed it to him. “Contact this person. She will get you what you need.”

Mo Pei accepted the card and looked at the name printed on it. “Jiang Tong? Isn’t she Designer Yan’s assistant? Do you know who Designer Yan is?” Mo Pei looked at Xia Yan in surprise.

Xia Yan shook her head and smiled helplessly. “No, how could I know who that is? I had a friend who needed some custom jewelry and just happened to know this assistant.”

Mo Pei didn’t suspect a thing. He put away the business card and said with a cheerful smile, “You’re amazing, Xia Yan!”

Xia Yan shrugged and spun her pen before asking, “Have I solved your problem?”

“Yes, you did!” Mo Pei nodded violently, looking satisfied. “Is there anything else I can help you with?” Xia Yan asked.

“No, I think that’s it.” Mo Pei shook his head, not understanding what Xia Yan meant by that question. Suddenly, he quickly stood up and smiled at his sister-in-law. “I have some matters to attend to, Xia Yan. You can continue with your work now.”

Mo Pei exited the room as Du Xia appeared with food. “Your food is ready, Young Madam Mo.” The little girl placed the food on the table as she smiled brightly.

Xia Yan approached the table and sat down. “How come no one stopped Mo Pei from entering the room just now?”

“The butler told Uncle Liu to stand guard at the door. Young Master Mo Pei was rash and afraid of offending Young Madam Mo,” Du Xia replied softly.

Xia Yan raised her eyebrows and finally understood why no one stopped Mo Pei from entering even though he stayed in the room for a long while. “Didn’t anyone catch you bringing me food?” Xia Yan asked curiously.

Du Xia smiled and answered, “Before Young Master Mo He left this morning, he told us that he was afraid that you would starve. He then ordered us not to let Young Madam Mo know that we’re making you some food.”

Xia Yan ate the hot porridge and nodded with satisfaction. “At least he’s somewhat considerate.”

Meanwhile, Du Xia watched Xia Yan eat and couldn’t help but glance at her mask. Xia Yan sensed the little girl’s gaze and raised her head. The two pairs of eyes met.

Du Xia was shocked and immediately retracted her gaze. Xia Yan looked at the little girl and asked, “Are you curious?”

“N-No, Young Madam Mo. I wouldn’t dare!” Du Xua hurriedly lowered her head.

“It’s okay to be curious, but you can’t ask too many questions at a time,” Xia Yan spoke softly. “There are instances where knowing too much isn’t good.”

“O-Of course! I won’t pry!” Du Xia hurriedly said. “You are now my master since you’re married into the Mo family, Young Madam Mo.” Xia Yan nodded in satisfaction and said, “I’ve always been grateful to whoever treats me well. However, if anyone treats me poorly, I’ll make sure to get them back two-folds. I sincerely hope we can get along in the future.”

Du Xia felt a chill run down her spine when she heard Xia Yan’s words. She quietly took two steps back before leaning forward. “Don’t worry, Young Madam Mo. I will be loyal to you no matter what.”

Xia Yan laughed aloud. Since Du Xia was still a teenager, Xia Yan could easily control her. She patted the chair beside her and told the little girl to sit down.

But Du Xia dared not sit. She only stood aside and said timidly, “Do you have any orders for me, Young Madam Mo?”

Xia Yan noticed Du Xia’s cautious expression and figured she must’ve spoken too harshly before and scared the little girl. She immediately stood up and ushered Du Xia to sit on the chair beside her. “I don’t have rules, so there’s no need for you to be so formal with me.”

“Of course, we are still master and servant, but you don’t have to be so nervous around

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Du Xia sat on the chair and twisted her hands together anxiously. Ever since the little girl entered the Mo family residence, the housekeeper and Aunt Lin told the servants to abide by the rules as servants no matter what.

They weren’t allowed to walk around before their masters and had to speak as gently as possible while obeying their master’s orders. However, this new young madam differed from the rest of the Mo family.