No matter how anxious Qiu Xiang and Liu Jin were, what was ant to co would still co, and if the visitor insisted on seeing soone, they, being re servants, wouldn’t be able to stop them.
Qiu Xiang saw Wu Lihong and at the sight of him, her heart sank.
In the past, she worked for the Zhang family in the capital as a Minister of Public Works, and was even a first-class maid beside the Young Master. But the Young Master’s newlywed wife was jealous by nature, deeming her a vixen even though she never had any intention of climbing into bed, giving her only two choices: marry or be sold.
Compared to marrying a crippled and violent man, Qiu Xiang preferred to be sold. After changing two masters, she finally arrived at Wufu’s household, where she felt most at ease.
But now, this ease was likely to be shattered.
The person before her was not entirely unfamiliar to Qiu Xiang. Though she only saw him from afar, she recognized him as from the Wu Family of Changan, starting as craftsn, seemingly a fifth-rank official?
"...You girl, I’m asking you sothing, standing stupidly at a dignitary’s presence?" Zhou Xuennian felt his dignity was offended seeing Qiu Xiang ignore him and couldn’t help but burst into anger.
Qiu Xiang snapped back to reality, glanced at Zhou Xuennian, who was acting like a clown, and quickly a hint of annoyance and hatred flashed in her eyes.
The so-called uncle of this girl was nothing but trash, coming to bother them ti and again. Now, he’s doing sothing unbelievable by bringing people here, clearly not wishing them well, insisting on disrupting their peace.
Qiu Xiang was perceptive, acknowledging the consequences of Wu Lihong’s visit, realizing that whatever the outco, peace would be hard to attain, especially with his wife, who was of noble birth and a shrew.
Thinking of the Wu Family, Qiu Xiang felt she was about to fall back into those noisy and contentious days.
Thus, she hated Zhou Xuennian, who caused all this trouble. Otherwise, she might be able to endure these years peacefully and marry a good man.
Zhou Xuennian saw Qiu Xiang still ignoring him, his face darkened, ready to scold. Fu Gui held him back, saying, "Elder Master Zhou, the Master is here!" That permits no insolence.
"This dignitary, my Madam is a lone woman, isn’t it inappropriate for you to insist on eting her?" Qiu Xiang continued to struggle.
Wu Lihong, feeling anxious, said, "You only need to tell your Madam that Mr. Wu has returned."
What a Mr. Wu, rely a heartless man.
Qiu Xiang lowered her gaze, hiding the fleeting mocking expression beneath her eyes.
"You should hurry to report it; this is your lady’s biological father, the person your Madam has been waiting for years!" Zhou Xuennian also added.
Qiu Xiang gave him a cold glance, slightly bowed, and said, "Please wait a mont," then turned away.
Wu Lihong watched and, after a mont of thought, decided to follow her.
Madam Zhou was currently in the Peach Blossom Forest with two little maids, carrying a bamboo basket to gather clean petals. It was early morning, and after a night of dew, the peach blossoms were adorned with droplets, making those fallen to the ground clean and clear.
The little maids chattered and teased each other, while Madam Zhou smiled, occasionally dodging the branching flowers.
"Madam," Qiu Xiang hastened forward.
Madam Zhou turned around and smiled, "Qiu Xiang, you ca too.
Before Qiu Xiang could speak, soone in a long robe appeared in her line of sight behind her.
"i, i Niang? Is it you?"
Madam Zhou looked closely, her body stiffened, and the basket in her hand fell to the ground.
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