Bei Yutang followed the maid into the backyard. They were heading toward the servants’ quarters, passing through a long corridor and entering a low-ceilinged courtyard.
“Lu Cao, is this the new maid?” A maid they met on the way asked curiously.
Lu Cao explained, “No. A distant relative.”
Bei Yutang raised an eyebrow upon hearing her answer.
After the maid had walked away, Lu Cao turned to Bei Yutang and explained, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to hide it. There are really special circumstances.”
“What special circumstances?”
Lu Cao hesitated.
Bei Yutang asked, “Is it because of Xiuhong?”
Lu Cao nodded.
“She’s not well-liked in the household?” Bei Yutang continued.
Lu Cao nodded, then shook her head.
“Just tell me directly.”
After hesitating for a while, Lu Cao explained, “Xiuhong was recently punished by Aunt Fang and shouldn’t be able to see her family. If they find out that you’re Xiuhong’s relative, both Xiuhong and I will be punished. So, you must keep this a secret and absolutely cannot let anyone else know.”
“Okay.”
They entered a room with four beds, two on each side. A person was lying on the left bed, while the other side was empty.
Upon entering the room, Lu Cao excitedly said, “Xiuhong, look who I brought!”
The woman lying on the bed slowly raised her head upon hearing the voice. A hint of doubt flashed in her eyes when she saw the beautiful woman standing beside Lu Cao.
“Is this a new maid?”
As Xiuhong spoke, her scrutinizing gaze swept over Bei Yutang, and when her eyes landed on Bei Yutang’s pretty, fair face, a look of disgust flashed in her eyes.
Lu Cao quickly explained, “Don’t you recognize her? She’s your relative.”
Xiuhong frowned: “Relative?”
If she let the two of them continue their conversation, she’d be exposed.
“So many years have passed, so it’s normal for Xiuhong not to remember me.”
She turned to Lu Cao and said softly, “Lu Cao, I’d like to speak with Xiuhong alone for a few minutes.”
“Then I’ll wait for you outside.”
After Lu Cao left, Xiuhong looked at her suspiciously: “Who are you? Why are you impersonating my relative?”
Although she had been sold by her parents when she was young, she was old enough to remember things and knew who her family was. How could this beautiful, well-dressed woman possibly be her relative?
Bei Yutang could tell that Xiuhong harbored a strange hostility toward her. Without further ado, she stated her purpose directly, “I’ve come on someone’s behalf. Miss Xiuhong, may I see your back?”
Xiuhong scoffed, “Why should I show it to you?”
“Miss Xiuhong, don’t you want to leave?” Bei Yutang tempted her.
“No.” Xiuhong refused without hesitation.
Bei Yutang truly hadn’t expected to encounter something like this. She had thought that recognizing someone would be simple.
“Since that’s the case, then you can continue to stay here as a servant.” Bei Yutang turned and left without pausing.
Seeing her leave so decisively, Xiuhong hurriedly called out, “Wait!”
Bei Yutang stopped, a smile playing on her lips. As she turned around, the smile vanished.
“Is there something you need?”
“You’re just leaving like that? Weren’t you entrusted with this task? Is this how you do things for someone?” Xiuhong questioned, displeased.
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