Lian Dongfang heard that Yueyao had not returned and directly ordered the Chief Steward to select a capable Coarse Maid for her. Life on the mountain was austere, and from now on, they would change the delivery schedule from once every half a month to once every ten days.
Yuehuan fell silent upon receiving the news.
Maternal Aunt Su couldn't figure out what Yuehuan was thinking and asked, "Fourth Miss, what are you thinking?" In the past, her daughter would always consult her on matters, but now she rarely asked her for advice. Maternal Aunt Su knew her daughter had grown distant because of the incident with the lipstick. She also knew she was wrong, but she was in a difficult position, having to constantly persuade for the sake of the three of them. She had tried to talk about it several times, only to find her daughter growing more and more reticent and distancing herself emotionally.
