Chapter 1167 - 076 Spouting Nonsense Late into the Night
Actually, she had long since found out that Lin Yuan was living in the mansion across from Yao Mansion, which previously belonged to the Third Prince. After Lin Yuan’s family came to the Capital city, the prince gifted it to the Lin family. Just this residence alone made everyone realize how significant Lin Yuan’s backing was.
However, Yan Ruchun, who prided herself on her status, would never stoop to visit Lin Yuan’s mansion.
Although Yao Hanai was the hostess, her haughty nature made it impossible for her to attend to the guests, and that’s when her foolish sister became useful. Now she was fetching tea for one, finding a seat for another; those with discerning eyes secretly laughed at her, yet Yao Zhilan still fancied herself very successful, quite pleased with herself.
Yan Ruchun glanced at Yao Hanai, who sat at the head of the table smiling, and sneered disdainfully, "Miss Yao, this is my first visit to your mansion. I’ve heard much about your strict house rules. Today I see it’s true, that the task of attending to guests requires the master’s personal attention. Could it be that all your mansion’s silver has been spent on buying you brushes, ink, paper and inkstone, and you’ve forgotten to hire maids and servants?"
Yao Hanai’s mouth twitched. She had felt quite honored to have Yao Zhilan help her attend to the guests, but Yan Ruchun’s remark suddenly made her lose face.
Wasn’t it true? Even if she was a daughter born to a concubine, she still wouldn’t be working so hard, doing a maid’s job.
"Zhilan, your enthusiasm is almost embarrassing for us. Please sit down and rest," Yao Hanai didn’t reply to Yan Ruchun, instead, she asked Yao Zhilan to sit down.
Yao Zhilan had not yet understood her sister’s intention and would have continued to serve the guests with tea and water if Mo Zhu had not personally stepped forward and "escorted" her to the side!