Chapter 5
The voice of the third young master of the Xu household echoed around the group.
The faces of several maids showed traces of awkwardness.
Although it was true that the Fifth Madam was a concubine and Xu Ming was a son of lesser status, and while it was also true that in the Great Wu Kingdom, the status of a concubine’s son was only slightly higher than that of a servant, it was still unpleasant to hear these things said aloud.
Sensing the tension, Chunyan quickly nudged Qiujü lightly. Understanding her cue, Qiujü gently spoke to the three-year-old third young master Xu Pangda in her arms, “Young Master, the osmanthus flowers in Full Spring Garden have bloomed. They’re so fragrant! Shall we go take a look?”
“Yes, let’s go, let’s go!” Xu Pangda clapped his hands, his nose running as he beamed.
After bidding the Fifth Madam, Chen Suya, a polite farewell, Qiujü and the other maids swiftly carried the young master away.
“Fifth Madam, he’s just a child. Please don’t take his words to heart,” Chunyan stayed behind, apologizing to Chen Suya.
“It’s fine,” Chen Suya shook her head lightly. “He’s so young—how could he have any malice?”
Chunyan sighed, her tone carrying a hint of frustration. “The third young master may not have bad intentions, but the First Madam is another story.