Chapter 51 - Xiao Yu… A Spy or Not? (1/2)

Xiao Yu grinned widely. ”Of course, Young Mistress is the best! Young Mistress never demands too many weird things and never mistreats this servant. However, Young Mistress should let this servant serve you more! If Young Mistress was too independent, then there would be no job left for this servant to do.” By the end of her sentences, Xiao Yu was already pouting.

Yao Ling looked at her helplessly. ”It's hard not to be independent. I used to do everything by myself. Look! Even my hands aren't as pretty and smooth as other ladies.” Yao Ling showed both of her hands to Xiao Yu without a shame. Her hands were a bit rough, but it didn't mean she should be embarrassed because of it.

Xiao Yu was admiring her young mistress. Her young mistress had a lot of good traits. One thing for sure, she didn't feel ashamed with her background at all! If poor persons suddenly became rich, generally they would taunt their new wealth and cover up their past. Their past usually deemed as an embarrassment and a taint to their new status. However, her young mistress was the opposite of that narrow-minded view.

Her young mistress never covered up her past and she almost proudly told her previous life stories. She didn't even feel ashamed with her rough hands. In her point of view, her young mistress treated her more like a friend than a subordinate.

”Young Mistress probably should try soaking your hands in rice water. It's really beneficial for skin,” Xiao Yu gave a suggestion.

”Then, you can prepare it for me later.”

”This servant will,” Xiao Yu answered happily.

”How about Xiu?” Yao Ling continued her questions.

”What about him, Young Mistress?”

”What was his job before serving Young Master?”

”He served Master. He wasn't his personal servant, but he was serving in Master's inner circle. I think Master gave Xiu to Young Master because he's an honest person and can be trusted. Since Young Master is new in this household, he could give Young Master a few pointers to help Young Master adjusting with the household and environment faster.” Xiao Yu explained.

Yao Ling pondered to herself. 'Does it mean Xiu can be trusted? Unless… he was given by Wang Luo Hai to pay attention to their movement? We won't do anything harmful to Wang Luo Hai, because we are in debt with his kindness. Then, having Xiu… isn't really harmful to them.' She should tell Yao Ying her thought later.

Yao Ling could only sigh inwardly. This distrustfulness really made her head feel an ache. She wasn't good in this kind of battle, but she had to learn nonetheless. She had to adapt to her current environment. Well… well… After this, she would deliberately let Xiao Yu know her plan. She just hoped Xiao Yu would keep this to herself. For the other servants, she would handle them later.

”I see. Are you close with Xiu?” Yao Ling asked mischievously. She deliberately teased Xiao Yu.

”Wha…what? No! How can Young Mistress get that conclusion?” Xiao Yu blushed in embarrassment.

”You seem to think highly of Xiu.”

”I'm just stating the truth! Beside… he'd ɨmprėġnȧtėd someone already,” Xiao Yu mumbled the last part. Her face fell for a little bit, but Yao Ling managed to see it.