Chapter 851: Chapter 850: Something Big Is About to Happen
Madam Zhou, far away at the Hot Spring Manor, was naturally unaware of the troubles she had inadvertently caused. She had come to the estate for a few days solely to relax and unwind. Besides soaking in the hot springs, she enjoyed admiring the blooming peach blossoms and, in high spirits, collected some petals with Qiu Xiang and the others to brew Peach Blossom Wine and make flower tea.
When she heard Liu Jin had arrived, Madam Zhou was somewhat surprised and called him over for a chat.
"Has there been a letter from your young lady, and you came to deliver it personally? Or is there something else?" Madam Zhou asked him.
Liu Jin smiled and said, "Before the young lady left, she instructed me that even if Madam went to the estate, I should come often to check in and follow Madamâs orders." Liu Jin had already thought of an excuse when he arrived, and he replied with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Madam Zhou chided him, "Thereâs nothing much here, yet you insist on listening to your young lady and even left your schoolwork to come here. Thatâs simply foolishness."
"The young ladyâs words must be heeded. As for the school, thereâs not much going on now, and Iâve taken a few days off from the teacher," Liu Jin explained.
Madam Zhou said, "Enough, since youâre here, am I to chase you away? But thereâs nothing for you to do here, so return in a couple of days. Your studies are important."
Liu Jin agreed with a smile.
"Qiu Xiang, take him down and have the kitchen make something for him to eat, so he doesnât go hungry. Heâs still growing," Madam Zhou instructed her chief maid.
"Yes, Madam."
Liu Jin followed Qiu Xiang downstairs.
Qiu Xiang instructed a little maid to go to the kitchen for some food, while she led Liu Jin to a guest room, checked outside, and closed the door.
"Did something happen at home for you to come here now?" Qiu Xiang asked in a lowered voice.
Liu Jinâs explanation might have convinced Madam Zhou, but Qiu Xiang, who was seasoned in the big household, didnât believe it. Liu Jin wouldnât take leave just to come here without a significant reason, unlike his excuse about the young lady sending him.
"Sister Qiu Xiang?"
"You canât fool me, tell me, what happened?" Qiu Xiang pressed, her expression suddenly turning pale, "Could it be something happened to the young lady?"
Otherwise, why would Liu Jin come here?
"Sister Qiu Xiang, donât overthink, nothing happened to the young lady. But if weâre talking about her, it is related. Our family is about to face a major event," Liu Jin said, looking troubled.
Qiu Xiang was startled and hurriedly asked, "What exactly happened?"
"Itâs the young lady... Her father has come looking for her!" Liu Jin was almost in tears.
"Oh." Qiu Xiang responded, her voice instantly rising in pitch, "What did you say?"
Startled by Qiu Xiangâs sharp voice, Liu Jinâs ears rang, and he couldnât help rubbing them.
"Sister Qiu Xiang, are you trying to draw Madam here?"
Qiu Xiang quickly glanced outside, then returned, pulling his hand urgently, "Explain clearly, whatâs happening? What about the young ladyâs... father?"
As the head maid, Qiu Xiang naturally understood the identity of Madam Zhou and her daughter. She always assumed Madam Zhou had been deceived because such things were common in prominent families. For someone like Madam Zhou with no background, even if cheated, no one dared to speak up.
Therefore, she never considered that Wufuâs father might come looking for them. She thought their days would pass just as they were, but now, Liu Jin had brought shocking news, which was bewildering.
Hearing Liu Jinâs words, Qiu Xiang sat down abruptly and said, "It really is going to be a big event, and this peaceful life is about to be disrupted."
To make matters worse, the young lady isnât even here. What should they do now? Madam has always been waiting for that person!