Outside the study, I saw Shui’er standing anxiously at the door. Seeing me walk out unharmed, she let out a huge sigh of relief: “Madam, are you alright?”
I knocked her head hard, glaring unhappily: “You silly girl, weren’t you supposed to be on lookout? How did you let him come in?”
Shui’er lowered her head: “I’m sorry, I went to the bathroom when no one was around. When I came back, I saw the Prince heading to the study and wanted to notify you, but it was too late! I’m sorry, it’s all my fault. The Prince didn’t blame you, did he?”
I rolled my eyes.
The little maid, seeing my ugly expression, timidly pulled my sleeve: “Madam, please don’t be angry. Shui’er knows she was wrong. Next time, I’ll definitely stay by the door and won’t leave a single step. Please forgive me this time! At most, if the Prince punishes anyone, let me take the punishment for you!”
“Okay, I’m fine!” Seeing her pitiful look, I couldn’t bear to scold her further and instead instructed: “Go find someone for me!”
The little maid immediately nodded: “Madam, just say the word. Even if I have to search all of Beijing, I’ll find them for you!”
I rolled my eyes in exasperation: “No need to be so dramatic. She’s right in our mansion, seems to be called Zi’er. Find her and bring her to my room!”
“Shui’er then pouted dissatisfiedly: “Who made you, madam, scare us? Shui’er is just afraid that you would look down on us and not want us anymore!”
Damn, in the end, it turned out to be my fault…
I deliberately let out a cold snort, pretending to be angry: “Not wanting you would be better, saving someone from complaining about my temper! Then you can go serve somewhere else!”
Shui’er’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this, hurriedly pulling at the corners of her mouth and laughing awkwardly: “Hehe, so you heard that, madam?”
I continued to maintain a stern face, teasing her: “Who knows if you were just casually saying it or if you have some real objections? If you truly don’t want to serve me, I can’t force you, right?”
