Chapter 348: Jealousy, Fear
The maidservants knelt on the floor and lowered their heads, "Please forgive us for being late, Eldest Young Lady."
Duan Yixin was surprised by their sudden apology and said, "Get up quickly. Don’t kneel to me for no reason. I don’t like it."
The maidservants exchanged glances and said in unison, "Yes, Eldest Young Lady."
After they stood up, Duan Yixin asked, "Why did you suddenly kneel to apologize? Isn’t this the first time we met?"
A maidservant stepped forward, saluted Duan Yixin, lowered her eyes, and said, "Answering Eldest Young Lady. We are late and should be punished."
Duan Yixin turned to look out the large circular window and found that the sky had just changed color. There was no sunrise yet, and it was still very early.
She looked back at the maidservant and said, "I just got up early today. Usually, I wake up around six in the morning. From now on, just come after I wake up. I don’t like others to disturb my sleep."
The maidservant bowed and said, "Yes, Eldest Young Lady."
After telling them some things they needed to know, Duan Yixin asked them to return to work and then went to the main courtyard. Today, she planned to have breakfast with Xie Yanghui. Seeing him so happy when they were eating together yesterday, Duan Yixin felt she should eat with him in the future.
On the way to the main courtyard, Duan Yixin met Zhan Wenmin. Seeing him walking in a hurry, she approached him and asked, "Uncle Zhan, what’s the matter? Why are you in such a hurry?"
When Zhan Wenmin saw her, he stopped and said, "Good morning, Eldest Young Lady. Yan Junwang just visited us and is waiting in the main hall. I’m on my way to report to Master about this."