Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
âUnexpected visitor, unexpected visitor!â
Liu Shimei strode across the threshold of the side hall, a disdainful smile playing on her lips.
The visitor turned out to be Liu Yanâer. How surprising, or was it?
Ever since that incident at the Rose Garden, where her dog had broken Liu Yanâerâs leg, she hadnât ventured this way. Yet here she was, which could only mean trouble was afoot.
Liu Yanâer put on a fake smile and said, âWhat are you talking about, big sister? Arenât we all family here? Whoâs the host, and whoâs the guest?â
In reality, Liu Yanâer was nursing a psychological trauma. Her leg hadnât fully healed yet. She feared it wouldnât recover properly; even though the pain had subsided, she still needed help walking.
Upon entering the Leihua Courtyard, her leg had started hurting again.
It was all in her mind!
âOh, donât tell me youâve come to strengthen our sisterly bond!â Liu Shimei retorted, taking a seat in a nearby chair.
She was anything but polite. âI donât believe, considering our current relationship, thereâs any affection left between us apart from animosity!â
Liu Yanâer choked back her breath, her face on the verge of crumbling.
But she swallowed her pride.
Who was to blame for her current isolation?
After Madam Zhang was sent to the Grand Chancellorâs Temple, she had sent letters home detailing how she was mistreated by Madam Liu and Madam Zhu at the temple. A once dignified Grand Chancellorâs wife reduced to a servant, her life was now bitter.
So, Madam Zhangâs message was clear: Liu Yanâer had to hold her ground and, once she became the Crown Princeâs Consort, find a way to rescue Madam Zhang!
Liu Fuyun, on the other hand, believed that tolerating Liu Shimei was the only way for Liu Yanâer to become the Crown Princeâs Consort!
For her own future and for her motherâs sake, Liu Yanâer had to grit her teeth and endure!
Looking at her restrained expression, Liu Shimei chuckled lightly.
She really enjoyed seeing Liu Yanâerâs demeanor like this!
It was like a cat not hungry but still catching mice. Was it for food?
No, it was for fun!
âWhat are you laughing at!â Liu Yanâer didnât want to argue with her, but couldnât help but say irritably.
Liu Shimei raised an eyebrow without reservation and said, âSeeing you disliking me but unable to get rid of me, I really want to laugh!â
âYou!â Liu Yanâer almost stood up.
Xia He stood beside her, gently touched her shoulder, and whispered, âSecond Young Miss, stay calm!â
Liu Shimei also noticed the maid next to Liu Yanâer and after a moment of thought, pulled the person out of her memory. âYou are⦠Xia He, right?â
She remembered, Xia He had gone to Spring Garden with Liu Yanâer, a clever maid.
On the day of the incident, all the servants from Lotus Courtyard, Madam Zhangâs servants, and all four members of the Zhang family were handled by Liu Fuyun!
Initially, Moâer was very proud and said to her, âThose servants who looked down on us in the past all sought refuge with Second Young Miss when we moved to Leihua Courtyard. Now theyâre facing retribution!â
âTo actually escape unharmedâ¦â Liu Shimei was surprised. âOn the day Second Young Miss encountered trouble, Xia He, were you not in the mansion?â
Xia Heâs face stiffened, but she kept her composure better than Liu Yanâer. She stepped forward and curtsied respectfully, saying, âEldest Young Miss has keen eyes. This servant is indeed Xia He. When Second Young Miss encountered trouble, this servant had gone out to buy something for Second Young Miss.â
Liu Shimei nodded and said, âNot bad, youâre lucky.â
But deep inside, she became wary of this maid. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Smart people come in two types: those who use their intelligence openly and those who employ it in schemes and intrigues.
Smart, cunning, able to endure and ruthlessâ¦
These were the people to be feared!
Xia He curtsied again. âThank you for your praise, Eldest Young Miss. Iâll remember your words.â
After this intervention by Xia He, Liu Yanâerâs anger finally subsided a bit. âBig sister, I came here to discuss something with you..â
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