Rebirth of a Star General (Legend of the Female General)

Chapter 99: Who Are You?

Outside the restroom, a group of maids had gathered in a circle. The lead maid looked worried as she said, "Young Master Cheng, are you okay? Should we come in to help?"

The response from inside the restroom was an exasperated voice of a young man, "No! Don't come in! Stay outside!"

The maids exchanged glances with each other. They understood that this young master from the capital usually carried himself with elegance and grace. Now that he had fallen into a pit toilet, he must be in a terribly embarrassing state and didn't want anyone to witness it. However, they couldn't just leave him in this situation without help, could they?

The maids were getting increasingly anxious.

He Yan stood in a side room and sighed silently.

To be honest, the Sun family's restroom was already quite clean, considering the luxurious decorations. However, she had only gone through this whole ordeal to address the issue of the scented ball that Ding Yi had replaced around her waist.

Young Master Cheng, who had fallen into the pit toilet, would undoubtedly need to thoroughly clean himself from head to toe. Even the scented ball, which was meant for perfumed clothing, would have to be discarded after this experience. If someone were to ask why he changed it, it would be perfectly reasonable. After all, who would want to keep a dirty scented ball on their person after emerging from a pit toilet? That would be absurd.

However... as He Yan looked down at the stains on her own clothes through the cloth covering her eyes, she couldn't help but feel that her sacrifice was far too great. She had assumed that Cheng Lisu was a bit slow-witted, but it turned out he was the one who was truly clever. Now, she found herself doing all this dirty and tiring work on his behalf.

What a situation.

As she contemplated this, she suddenly heard someone call out, "Young Master Cheng, please come out. Commander Xiao has arrived!"

Xiao Jue had arrived? He Yan had expected Fei Nu to come and assist her, but instead, it was Xiao Jue who had returned early today. Why had he come back so soon? She hadn't figured that out when she heard Xiao Jue's voice from outside saying, "Cheng Lisu, come out."

He Yan: "..."

Why did she always end up in such a disheveled state whenever she encountered Xiao Jue? He Yan took a deep breath and, using a bamboo pole for support, unsteadily walked out.

The people outside held their breath.

The young man's clothes were splattered with dirt, his hair was somewhat disheveled, and his eyes were covered with a black cloth, so his expression couldn't be seen. His mouth, however, was pouting in a slightly aggrieved manner. As soon as he appeared, he started complaining haphazardly in one direction, "Uncle, you've finally arrived! If it weren't for my good luck, you'd have an orphaned nephew who died in the restroom!"

Xiao Jue: "..."

He Yan took a step forward, and Xiao Jue stepped aside. This man was known for his cleanliness, and coming here to personally receive He Yan was likely the greatest concession he could make.

"Fei Nu, take him back and clean him up," Xiao Jue said, seemingly unable to bear the odor coming from He Yan, and then turned and walked away.

He Yan cursed silently. Look, was this something a person should do? Whose sake did she fall into the pit toilet for? Xiao Jue was truly heartless.

Fei Nu approached to assist He Yan. He usually stayed close to her as her personal attendant, but now, even in her moment of need, he kept a distance and used a cloth to cover his nose and mouth, leaving He Yan speechless.