Today I saw that everyone was so supportive of me, with likes, comments, and rewards, making the quiet comment section lively for a while, thank you very much.

  Still 75 points short, which is equivalent to four pink votes for a double update.

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  It was almost dusk when Mozi followed Qiu Sanniang back to the mansion.

  Zhang still refused to show up, and even sending a servant to ask after her was too much trouble. Instead, Fourth Wife had sent over several young maids to help clean the house that hadn't been tidied in seven days.

  Such a cold reception doesn't faze her at all, Muzi thinks it's better if Zhang completely ignores them, so they don't have to be constantly on guard and get tired.

  However, just because she thinks this way doesn't mean others see it as lightly. Firstly, there's Green Chrysanthemum, who before the arrival of Fourth Granny's people, would often glare in the direction of the main courtyard, muttering about the number of maids and serving girls in each room, as well as the division of labor among the second-class maids and the little maids. Secondly, there is this uninvited guest standing in the courtyard right now.

  "Seventh Young Lady." Bai He had just finished cleaning the inner room when she heard a young maid report that there was a guest, and hurried out to greet them.

  "Green Chrysanthemum, quickly go and brew tea." On one side, he paid respects to Qiu Qiuniang, while on the other, he instructed the maids to attend to the guests.

  "No need to bother, I'll just come over and take a look at my sister. I'll sit for a while and then leave." Qiu Qiuniang smiled brightly, not even waiting for someone to open the curtain for her, and actually went in herself.

  Baihe couldn't slack off and whispered to Green Chrysanthemum, "You'd better go make some tea." After that, she pulled Mozi along with her into the house.

  Mozi walked in and sized up Qiu Qiuniang from head to toe. Her raven hair was styled in a new bun, her makeup was also newly done, and she wore a brand-new outfit. The blue dress with embroidered flowers and birds dancing in the sky was the latest fashion trend from Luozhou this spring. This wasn't just a casual visit; it was intentional showing off that Zhang's treatment of her was better than Qiu San Niang's.

  "The young lady has gone to Old Master's place for dinner, it's been an hour, she should be back by now." Bai He could only say in detail, "I've asked someone to brew tea, please have a seat and have some tea and snacks first, Seventh Young Lady."

  Qiu Qiuniang heard this and thought that she hadn't visited her father in a while, so her face was slightly uneasy. She used laughter to cover up her embarrassment, "Father was better yesterday, it must be because of your filial piety moving the Bodhisattva, which is why we have this auspicious sign."

  Purple belly, ah, your sister moved the Bodhisattva, but you came to show off what? Really can't stand it. Although she knew that being a concubine's daughter was not easy, using some means to plan for her own well-being was absolutely necessary, did she need to be so arrogant about it?

  The purple and white lotus flowers faced each other. The two were very knowledgeable, not returning a sentence. Just then, Green Chrysanthemum brought tea over, they pretended to be busy arranging things, not casually speaking with Qiu Seven Girl.

  Qiu Qiuniang was somewhat dissatisfied with the sudden cold shoulder, but after all, they were lowly maids, and their identities were different, so she had to be careful. She couldn't point out any mistakes in their attitude. However, today she would wait for Qiu San Niang no matter what, so she suppressed her temper and sat down, eventually drinking the tea.

  Mozi originally wanted to find an excuse to go outside, but Baihe insisted on dragging someone along to suffocate together. As soon as her hand touched the curtain, Baihe would assign some task for her to do. For example, adding tea, adding incense, closing windows. In short, any small tasks she couldn't think of, Baihe could think of.

  The little girls finished their work and went back to Fourth Granny's place after saying a word to Bai He.

  Qiu Qiuniang took advantage of the situation and exclaimed in surprise, "Aren't these your servants from the mansion?"

  Green chrysanthemum looks at purple ink, purple ink looks at white lotus.

  Bai He just shook her head and didn't answer the master's question. "No, it was Fourth Madam who sent me over to help clean up the yard."

  "Isn't this sister's place just for you few big girls? Who usually does the chores?" Qiu Qiuniang had two first-class maids, two second-class maids, four small maids, not to mention the servants and women who worked in the yard.

  Now, Green Chrysanthemum saw that Qiu Qiuniang was not here for sisterly affection. She pouted her mouth to speak but was glared at by White Lotus and had to bite back her words.

  "The young lady likes quietness." White Lotus can resist Green Chrysanthemum, but cannot resist Ink Purple. "Besides, it's us maids who should be doing these miscellaneous tasks."

  Qiu Qiuniang's carefully drawn snowflake eyebrows furrowed, why did this conversation make her uncomfortable? Suddenly remembering, the maid who spoke was the one Mrs. Ta taught a lesson to. She had just planned to take advantage of the situation and rely on Mrs. Ta's authority to stir up more trouble in this house. However, the opportunity didn't belong to her.

  "The girl is back." Qiu Qiuniang wanted to scold someone who had already left the house.

  Qiu San Niang is back!

  "Are you all packed up?" asked Chou San Niang of Mo Zi.

  Xiao Yi led the way with a lantern made of crystal glass in her hand, swaying back and forth, which was very much in line with her style of doing things.

  "Miss, Seventh Miss has been waiting for you in the house for a good half an hour." Mozi reported.

  "What is she doing here?" How strange!

  Under Zhang's deliberate arrangement, Liu Niang and Qi Niang had a very distant sisterly relationship with Qiu San Niang, and they rarely interacted with each other in daily life. Only Jiu Niang, being younger and favored by Zhang, had more interactions with these sisters.

  "It's probably about last night's gains." As for Qiu Qiuniang's intentions, Mozi could take a guess.

  Qiu San Niang laughed out loud, but spoke in a low voice, "We have to make sure she's satisfied before we leave."

  Yesterday, the Wei residence held a banquet and invited a group of ladies from the Qiu residence. It is said that they went early in the morning and played for a whole day. Of course, among these ladies would not be Qiu San Niang from Ciniang An.

  "Sister, is Father better now?" Qiu Qiuniang slowly stood up when she saw someone, as if she was the host and Qiu San Niang was the guest.

  "The doctor has changed the prescription, it's better than before." Qiu San Niang replied calmly and sat down calmly. "If sister is free, go to father's place and move around. Although he told Liu Niang and you not to step in again last time, it was just a moment of anger. I had dinner with Father just now, and he asked me if you have gone out, why haven't seen you for many days, I don't know what to say to him."

  Qiu Qiuniang let Qiu Sanniang take the gun and stick, her face pale, stuttering and saying, "Sister... really... it was last time father had a big outburst of anger, scaring us both badly."

  "So I said it was just a joke, you don't have to take it seriously. Even if I really got angry, as a child, can't you bear this kind of grievance?" Zhū Sān Niáng said sharply.

  Qiu Qiuniang, who had originally come to show off, was completely deflated and could only nod humbly, "Sister, I know, I'll go see Father tomorrow."

  Qiu San Niang saw that she had already gained the upper hand and did not pursue the attack vigorously. Instead, she picked up her tea cup to take a sip.

  "Miss, it's getting warmer tonight. Shall I go get a bowl of snow pear flowers for you and Seventh Miss to use?" Mu Zi suddenly became very attentive.

  Snow Pear Flower, made with top-grade bird's nest silk and Nandu specialty snow pear juice, mixed with various spices, then taken with several kinds of precious fruit pulp, chilled into a snowflake shape. The container is a specially made double-layered bowl, with a layer of crushed ice in the middle to keep the Snow Pear Flower fresh.

  Qiu San Niang immediately understood in her heart, this is to let her show off properly.

  Qiu Qiuniang heard the name and said, "Sister, is it the signature dessert of Wang Qiu Lou?" She had only heard of it but never tried it. Firstly, she didn't often go out. Secondly, she wanted to save money as her own mother still owed debts.

  "Yes, on the way back, I passed by Wang Qiulou and happened to take out some from the ice cellar. Looking at it made me hungry, so I let the girls buy two bowls. After taking a bite, the taste was a bit sweet." It should be said that it's a good thing, Qiu San Niang looked at Qi Niang with a smile, "Sister came just in time, good food is better when shared with others. If you hadn't come, I would have had to share it with these hungry girls."

  Qiu Qiuniang heard about the Snow Pear Flower and was eager to try the famous dessert of Luozhou, she didn't care about being stepped on as a servant girl anymore, her face lit up with joy and she just smiled and said it was good.

  Qiu Qiuniang was a bit clever, but just a little clever.