Chapter 74 - Finally... They Got Their Loyalty (2) (1/2)

”It seems like I know who that spy is,” Yao Ling said. In her mind, she already condemned Qiu Qiu as that spy. No one but her -- who tried to get inside her room.

Before Yao Ling said what she wanted to say, Yao Ying asked a question first, ”Who is that evil woman?”

Yao Ling was taken aback with the question. She was too engrossed in thinking about Xiao Yu and forgot that one bit of important information.

”To answer Young Master, it's Liu Li,” Xiu answered confidently. ”This servant was able to see her face clearly.

Yao Ying furrowed his eyebrows. He never cared about the inner courtyard matter, of course, he didn't know who that Liu Li was. ”Who is this Liu Li?”

”Concubine Wan's personal maid,” Yao Ling helpfully supplied him with the information. ”Is this really because of Concubine Wan?” Yao Ling somehow didn't believe that Concubine Wan was able to think and plan something complicated like this. Everyone knew how conceited and simple-minded Concubine Wan was, but perhaps Liu Li was the mastermind – just like the previous battle of words incident.

”This servant also wants to discuss this matter with Young Master and Young Mistress.”

”Oh? Tell me, then,” Yao Ying felt that Xiu already had something planned on his mind already.

”Tomorrow, this servant wants to ask permission to tail Liu Li and find out the whereabouts of Xiao Yu's younger brother,” Xiu humbly asked for his masters' permission.

”Good! You do that and I'll find a way to make your disappearance not too obvious,” Yao Ying conceded to Xiu's request.

Something flashed in Yao Ling's mind and she grinned inwardly. These two servants… since when that their relationship was this good? It seemed like something was blossoming between the two of them. It would be cute if both of them could end up together.

”Do you know how to start?” Yao Ying asked regarding Liu Li's matter.

”This servant knows how. Please don't worry! Just leave it to this servant, Young Master.” Xiu humbly said. Following a person was an easy feat for a hidden guard, especially following a woman without martial art skills.

”Be careful!” Yao Ying reminded him.

”This servant will, Young Master.”

After saying that, Xiu hesitantly said to Yao Ling, ”Young Mistress, can you talk to Xiao Yu about it tomorrow? So... she won't be worried and sad all the time?”

Yao Ling laughed at Xiu's words. ”Of course! She proves her loyalty and I will treasure those who loyal to me, including you. Don't worry! I will take care of Xiao Yu's matter. You can rest ȧssured and do your job carefully tomorrow!”

Xiu sighed in relief after listening to Yao Ling's ȧssurance. However, he still felt something was a bit wrong. Why was he so concerned about Xiao Yu? He was in confusion but deduced that it was because they served the same masters and in a word, comrades. Ah yes… Comrades should share their burden together.

Yao Ling saw the sparkle in Xiu's eyes. It seemed like he realized something, but she knew it wasn't about love. This couple… it seemed like they had a long way to go. She shook her head in amusement. It seemed that she would have a great spectacle between these two every day.

”Go! Rest for now. You will have a busy day tomorrow,” Yao Ling ordered Xiu.

”Yes, Young Mistress. This servant will go back first,” After saying that, Xiu bowed and left the room. He felt a heavy burden was lifted from his body, feeling free and lighter. He probably could sleep soundly.