CHAPTER 366 2 : SAW HIM (1/2)
CHAPTER 366 (2): SAW HIM
Before Su Xi-er could explain, the injured palace maid quickly cut in. “Old Maidservant, she suddenly threw a bucket at my forehead for no reason.”
The female cook glared at her. “Did I allow you to speak? Where have all the palace rules you learnt gone?”
The palace maid immediately silenced herself and glared at Su Xi-er in resentment.
Su Xi-er looked towards Chao Mu before crouching down and rolling up the latter’s pants. “Old Maidservant, take a look. There is still a visible red mark; it’s clear that a significant amount of strength was used to pinch her calf.”
The female cook lowered her head to check, then turned towards the palace maid. “What else do you have to say? Would someone deliberately pinch their own leg and falsely accuse you? What grudge does she have with you?”
“Old Maidservant, you have to seek justice for me. Su Xi-er splashed me with water before, and is now framing me by pinching her companion’s leg.” The palace maid began tearfully complaining, her face full of grievances.
Su Xi-er inwardly snorted to herself. I have seen foolish people, but none as foolish as her. With so many loopholes, anyone with a brain would be able to tell that she’s lying.
As expected, the female cook raised her hand and slapped the palace maid. “Servants, drag her out to be punished, and confine her for reflection once that is over. You don’t have to watch the operas in the Imperial Garden this afternoon anymore!”
Soon, two eunuchs entered the room and forcefully dragged the wailing palace maid out.
The female cook shook her head and apologised to Su Xi-er, “Court Lady Su, this old servant was incompetent in disciplining. Please don’t take it to heart.”
Seeing that the female cook was very courteous, Chao Mu also began to giggle. “Old Maidservant, you’re too polite. Court Lady Su is magnanimous and wouldn’t blame you. ”
The female cook smiled. “Court Lady Su, you can just rest in this hut for now. This old servant will send someone to take you to the Imperial Garden to watch the operas in the afternoon.”
Su Xi-er nodded and watched as the female cook walked out of the hut while shutting the door behind her.