Dragging her along, Xu Wanzhi casually pushed him towards those two women: “Take this child away, tell your master whatever reason you want, or tell the truth. I’ll go back to my own courtyard.”
They caught An’er, politely supporting his small shoulders, looking straight at Xu Wanzhi who passed by them directly, finally unable to hide their surprise.
If you do not go, we will find it difficult to explain,” one woman suddenly rushed in front of him, respectfully lowering her head, appearing sincere.
Blocked from his path, Xu Wanzhi raised an eyebrow and looked at her. “Either your master is unreasonable, or you find it difficult to explain – what does that have to do with me?” She was not heartless; she was accustomed to being convenient within possible limits. However, these ancient people had absolutely nothing to do with her true self. She had no interest in casually participating in others’ lives.
“Master—”
The woman was momentarily stunned by his indifferent words and could not find an appropriate rebuttal. Politely nodding to her and giving a few words of comfort to the aggrieved An’er, Xu Wanzhi turned to leave, feeling the heavy gaze behind her. She took a step back: “If she truly has something and it is within my ability, she can come find me herself.”
She spoke matter-of-factly, unaware that the two women were even more astonished.
Of course, between husband and wife, or if a night attendant was needed, or if someone wanted to go to a specific courtyard, or if the mistress summoned someone, the rules were different. Who visited whom reflected status and rank.
Xu Wanzhi did not consider these things, and even if she knew, she would at most raise an eyebrow to show understanding.
At the courtyard gate, Qi’er anxiously clutched her handkerchief, looking around. The master had been gone for a long time, and the family head’s courtyard had sent someone, but no one had returned. Where had the master gone?
He thought the master was still at the family head’s place. Learning of the unknown whereabouts, he wanted to go out and look but was afraid no one would be available when the master returned.
“Qi’er, it’s so sunny outside. In the future, when I’m not here, don’t wait.”
