“The Fourth Concubine’s words were too aggressive. A Ju saw the Commander frown, which means he probably also thinks she’s not good. In the future, he will naturally favor you. But if you go to make a scene now, the Commander will think you’re just like the Fourth Concubine, and then…” Yu Yi explained patiently.
Ding Jingman thought A Ju’s words made sense. So far, following A Ju’s advice had been effective. She calmed down and returned to her room, but still felt indignant: “A Ju, help me think of a way to deal with that little actress. She’s so annoying!”
Yu Yi sighed secretly. This Third Concubine was hopeless, but this was also why she chose to become a maid to get close to Tu Fei Bai.
She advised Ding Jingman: “Instead of thinking of ways to deal with the Fourth Concubine, why not think of ways to make the Commander like you. The Fourth Concubine is out, and the Commander is alone in the study. Why don’t you personally make some snacks or soup?”
Ding Jingman was delighted: “Right! But I don’t know how to make soup or snacks.”
Yu Yi said: “Then don’t make it yourself. Have the kitchen prepare it, and you can deliver it as a gesture of care.”
Ding Jingman nodded, and Yu Yi went downstairs to have the kitchen prepare a warm soup. After the soup was ready, Ding Jingman took it to the study, while Yu Yi waited outside the door.
A young man came in, another of Tu Fei Bai’s subordinate officers named Zhang Qi. He was carrying a leather document bag and looked slightly surprised at Yu Yi before knocking softly: “Commander.”
After a moment, Tu Fei Bai’s voice came from inside: “Come in.”
Zhang Qi entered, and Ding Jingman came out of the study with a disappointed expression.
When she returned upstairs, Ding Jingman complained in a low voice: “What urgent telegram? He didn’t even let me stay a moment longer.” She had hoped to get close to Fei Bai by bringing the soup, but Zhang Qi’s arrival cut their conversation short.
Yu Yi thought to herself: “The Commander must be waiting in the study for this telegram, so it must be very important.”
