Chapter 501 - 495_1
Xixi was a maid in the mistress’s chambers, and upon her arrival, the embroiderers seemed to still be earnestly stitching, but in reality, they had all turned their attention to Xixi, especially since the mistress had not yet chosen someone. Everyone hoped to discern something from Xixi’s words, and her statement was like a stone thrown into calm waters.
"Really? Does Xixi know who the mistress has selected?" Compared to everyone else’s excitement and nervousness, Lun Qin was even more eager. In her mind, one of the positions was certainly hers, so she wanted to hear the good news from Xixi’s mouth first. Because she held herself in such high esteem, no one dared to ask, only Lun Qin did so directly. She thought that although Xixi was currently serving the mistress, if she herself were chosen, she would have the same status as Xixi in the future, and there was no need to appear too humble.
Lun Qin’s thoughts were all but written on her face. Xixi was not foolish, and she had never liked the arrogant and haughty Lun Qin; now, she was even more disgusted. Just because Lun Qin was once a young lady from a humble family, she felt she was more noble than those born servants. But now that she had fallen, she was just like everyone else—a servant serving others. What was there to be haughty about? Xixi brushed away Lun Qin’s pretentiously earnest hand and kept a cold expression on her face.
"Of course it’s true, but as for who has been selected, not only did the mistress not say, even if she had, without the mistress’s orders, I wouldn’t dare to disclose it casually. You should just focus on your own duties. If there’s anything to be said, the mistress will naturally instruct. Stop prying!"
Xixi’s words were indeed rather impolite. Even if Lun Qin had been selected by the mistress, she would only be the same as her, and there was clearly no need to flatter her. Moreover, Xixi was with Lin Yue every day and naturally understood Lin Yue’s thoughts better. The mistress did not like the trouble-making Lun Qin much; if she seemed more compliant during the selection, she wouldn’t have been brought into the household at all. Even now that she had been brought in, the mistress would most likely not rely on her at all. With a bad character and disposition, using her would be a disaster. Actually, subjectively, Xixi’s poor opinion of Lun Qin was also influenced by Lin Yue.
Bold and arrogant by nature, Lun Qin offended many on a regular basis. Everyone was secretly pleased to see Xixi put Lun Qin in her place and felt it served her right. If it weren’t because Mrs. Musheng and Xixi were there, some would have laughed out loud directly.
"Miss Xixi is right. It was my impatience," Lun Qin said. Even with her arrogance, she knew she couldn’t compare to Xixi, at least not until she had been selected by the mistress. She still had to show deference to Xixi. Otherwise, if she offended Xixi and she spoke ill of her to the mistress, it could result in disaster. Nonetheless, even so, Lun Qin still harbored hatred for Xixi, blaming her for the shame she suffered in front of everyone. Given the chance, she would definitely seek revenge in the future.
This time, Xixi did not respond to Lun Qin and turned away with Mrs. Musheng to see Lin Yue. Lun Qin’s face turned utterly dark, and she glanced around at the others, "What are you looking at? You’re laughable thinking you can mock me, a bunch of fools, hmph."
Upon arriving in the main room, Lin Yue waved to Mrs. Musheng, "Mrs. Musheng, please sit over here. Xixi must have told you what I called you here for, right?"