4 Desire Nothing

"Yuxi, this woman is the head maidservant of our Manor. Shall you ever need anything, let her know and she will thoroughly follow out your wishes." Standing before the frail Yuxi was Chunan, a firm and older woman in her late fifties. She had an extremely stern face and when her eyes moved to Yuxi, the woman did a slight bow.

"Your family home has been brought under the Chen family name. Everything there will remain as intact as the day before the attack. If you ever need anything from that house, you can directly tell me." The Commander said, as his fierce eyes trailed to Yuxi whose eyes widened at his words.

Before anyone can stop her, Yuxi dropped to her knees, once again sullying the hanfu. She bowed deeply before the man.

"Yuxi thank grandfather from the bottom of her heart." The politeness that radiated from the girl was enough to slowly thaw Chunan's frozen heart. She was used to seeing the spoiled brats of the Chen household, and seeing a girl so respectful towards her elders made Yuxi a very refreshing sight.

"Sweet child, you are a Chen now. And most above all, you are my granddaughter. There is no need for such formalities." The Commander saying the word 'granddaughter' immediately made the servants waiting by the front door realize the power Yuxi possessed.

The servants had been serving Commander Moyao for many years now. They've yet too seen him accept a granddaughter, and they've seen the struggles of his grand kids as they fight for his affection. Moyao rarely accepted any grandkids until they've proven themselves to be worthy of the title. Many have tried, and not a lot have succeeded.

The servants immediately grew curious of the mysterious Yuxi whose achievements were unknown. They wondered what she had done to receive the title so quickly. But Chunan, who had served Moyao ever since she was a child, knew of Yuxi's importance. Her mother, Chen Xiyue was his favorite daughter. They say a mother can't pick a favorite, but there's nothing stopping a father from doing so.

"Yuxi will try her hardest to not place worry or displeasure on honorable grandfather-"

"You don't have to worry over something like that. From now on, you are to call me grandpa, and I will expect no less from that."

The servants were immediately taken back by the familiar title. Though their heads and hands were tucked lowly, their ears were perfectly perked to eavesdrop.

Commander Moyao intentionally had the servants present for Yuxi's arrival. It was for the servants to understand the importance of brave Yuxi who was willing to abandon her father's much-more powerful surname.

The statement was clear. Chen Yuxi is an honorable guest to the family, and she deserves nothing but the upmost respect.

"Chunan, Yuxi is tired. Help her change her attires, it's dirty. her attires. Then call forth the seamstress and order a brand-new wardrobe for her. All of her clothes will be made with the highest quality of clothes, is that clear?" Chunan immediately bowed her head.

"Yes, Master Chen." Her voice was stern and unwavering. She was Moyao's most trusted servant and would always follow his request to the tee.

"But grandpa, that is too much-"

"None sense. Chen Yuxi deserves the best that money can offer. You will be comfortable in this house. As long as I'm alive, your heart shall desire nothing." Softly patting Yuxi's bubbly cheeks, a low chuckle came from his chest at the surprised expression on the girl's face.

"Now, be a good girl and go with Chunan. She will take you to your new room. If you don't like it, we can immediately change it to your heart's content." Strolling into the main house with Yuxi's tiny hand in his, the Commander held his head high when the servants immediately bowed at his presence.

Yuxi, who wasn't used to such kind and affection gestures, didn't know how to properly respond. Instead, she tightened her hold on her grandfather's hand.