Chapter 20: The Unexpected Event (Part 2)

  As soon as the four words "together receive punishment" came out, Peony and Step Yao couldn't believe their ears, especially Peony. The romantic novel was updated first on 151+ Reading Network. Step Yao didn't know, but Peony had always known that Yu Mu Gong Zi was the number one gentleman of Drunken Flower Pavilion, and his talent was the best she had ever seen. However, Yu Mu Gong Zi never liked to show off, so it was already surprising for Peony that he could be invited out today. But being able to receive punishment together with a third-rate maid was something she couldn't accept at all.

  Bai Yao glared at Qi Lin with a fierce gaze, the crimson color becoming even more eye-catching. She suddenly stood up, having heard that Peony had made friends with a third-rate maid and had even given her own pearl flower. But today, upon seeing her, she didn't know why, but the resentment in her heart increased so much.

  "This Miss Ah Xue is a person of Peony's, so I won't say anything. Elm Master, Peony Sister, Bu Yao is a bit tired, goodbye." Bu Yao turned around and left, walking to Qi Lin's side, noticing the hand under Qi Lin's wide sleeve cuff. Bu Yao slightly raised the corner of her mouth, leaned in close to Qi Lin, and ruthlessly stepped on that hand, looking at Qi Lin with satisfaction. However, she found Qi Lin's expression unchanged, as if it wasn't her hand being stepped on. Slightly surprised, thinking that a third-rate maid was used to such bullying and had gotten accustomed to it.

  Such an action seems to have gone unnoticed by anyone.

  After Bixiao left, Zilin gently moved her trampled hand. When she was stepped on just now, the piercing pain almost made her cry out, but she endured it. Compared to being bullied by her nominal brother in the past, this was much better. Silently covering her hand so that others wouldn't notice, she only hoped that from now on, she could spend the rest of her life peacefully and quietly in the small courtyard.

  The rest of my life, it sounds so long.

  Qilin gazed at the falling maple leaves, Peony had left without her noticing, only Elm remained sitting there, she knelt alone. Time seemed to have come to a standstill, with only the rustling sound of leaves.

  It's so quiet, it would be great if it stayed this quiet. After today, Qilin had a premonition that such quietness wouldn't last.

  "When will you kneel down?"

  Huh? Qilin was taken aback, only to realize that she had forgotten that she was still kneeling on the ground. She adjusted her skirt and stood up, but the hand that had been stepped on was already bruised and looked quite painful. Qilin covered her fingers with her sleeve, suddenly thinking that Yu Mu couldn't see, so how did he know she was kneeling?

  "May I ask Miss A Xue to pour the tea?" As he spoke, Yu Mu put down his teacup and added, "Thank you, miss."

  Qilin walked over, picked up the teapot, but found that it was already empty. It made sense, one pot of tea would be enough for Yumu to finish by herself. Qilin looked at Yumu and was about to explain the situation, then use it as an excuse to go change the water, which would allow other maids to come over. With this plan in mind, Qilin prepared to speak, but Yumu spoke up first.

  "How is Ah Xue's hand?"

  Hand? Qilin moved her hand slightly, but Peony didn't notice it at all. Why did he discover it?

  It seems that Yulin has discovered Cilin's confusion, and continued to say "A person who is blind in both eyes, his other senses are extremely good, one listen will know."

  It turned out that way, but this hearing is also too good. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Thank you, Master Yu Mu, for your concern. My servant's hand is not hindered."

  Yu Mu nodded and took out a white jade-colored brocade box from his bosom, handing it to Qi Lin, saying "This is the golden wound medicine I personally concocted. I think you should be able to use it."

  Looking at the white jade brocade box, it must be very valuable, but Qilin's line of sight was attracted by that hand. She slowly took over the brocade box, but accidentally touched that hand. Unlike what Qilin thought in her heart, this hand was icy and bone-piercing, as if it had just come out of an ice cellar.