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Liu Xuxin shouted sharply, forcefully kicking Cui Er without holding back just because she was her personal maid. In fact, the closer someone was, the harsher she treated them.
Knocked to the ground, Cui Er dared not get up, only lowering her head and repeatedly saying, "Miss, I know I was wrong. Please forgive me!"
With a cold snort, the woman turned around, completely ignoring Cui Er on the ground, and said, "What are you still doing lying there? Do you want me to wear these wet clothes? If I catch a cold, just wait and see how I deal with you!"
Kneeling on the ground, Cui Er immediately stood up in panic, not caring about her wet clothes, quickly moving to her side and carefully attending to her. She was afraid that if she didn’t serve well, she would receive another slap.
Liu Xuxin accepted her service with a sense of entitlement but failed to notice the fear and resentment in Cui Er's eyes. After all, Cui Er had been serving her for a long time and knew her habits well. She was cautious and did not provoke Liu Xuxin any further.
Seeing that the woman's expression had improved, Cui Er relaxed slightly. Her eyes darted around as an idea formed in her mind; flattery was something any servant could do, and she excelled at it.
Carefully tending to the clothes in her hands, she tentatively said, "Miss, that little Jade Bitch is only pretty because of her makeup. A few days ago, I learned the latest makeup style from someone else in the capital. Why not let me help you with your makeup? I'm sure it will look much better than that little Jade Bitch!"
Raising her gaze slightly to see Cui Er's somewhat fearful face in the mirror, Liu Xuxin raised an eyebrow and said discontentedly, "Do you really think I need to look like that to outshine that Jade Bitch?"
"Of course not!" Realizing the awkwardness in her tone, Cui Er quickly changed the subject and said anxiously, "Miss, please don’t misunderstand my meaning. It’s just that I’m clumsy with words. You are naturally beautiful; how could that Demoness compare?"
Knowing that what she heard were flattering words, Liu Xuxin still felt pleased and let out a light hum as a sign of her satisfaction.
Her hand rested on her delicate cheek as she focused on her reflection in the mirror. In her eyes, she was no worse than that Demoness. If it weren't for that Demoness, how could Night Star have ignored her?
She remained silent while Cui Er did not dare stop moving her hands, diligently arranging her clothes more neatly.
Glancing at Cui Er, the woman said coldly, "You learned something new? Then show me what you've got."
"Alright, Miss!" she immediately smiled and said, "With your stunning beauty, you will surely look much better than anyone else in the capital!"
After saying this, her assistant quickly began to apply makeup on her face, focused and determined not to make a single mistake.
Cui Er's movements were swift, indicating that she had practiced for a long time just to showcase her skills at the right moment and win her master's favor.
In less than half an hour, Liu Xuxin's makeup was nearly complete. Carefully, she painted a vibrant peach blossom between the young woman's brows. Cui Er let out a gentle sigh of relief; at this point, the makeup was entirely finished.
"Miss, take a look! Don't you think it looks much better? I believe that even the Night General would be captivated by you and fall under your charm, unlike that Jade Bitch!"
Her words were filled with flattery, but it had to be admitted that under Cui Er's skillful hands, Liu Xuxin's beauty was maximized. Almost all her flaws were concealed while her features were accentuated!
Originally bearing a somewhat pitiful expression, paired with the peach blossom on her forehead, she now appeared even more enchanting. Just one glance could be mesmerizing, making it hard to look away.
Satisfied with the exquisite makeup reflected in the mirror, Liu Xuxin finally allowed herself a proud smile. The corners of her mouth lifted slightly, and her cheeks took on a rosy hue; even just looking at herself left her somewhat entranced.
After a long moment without a response, Cui Er felt a bit anxious and softly asked, "Miss, how is it? Doesn't it look beautiful? Many people in the capital are painting themselves like this now! But I believe you are definitely the most beautiful among them; no one can compare to our Miss!"
Cui Er's tone was filled with pride as if it emanated from deep within her heart. However, if one looked closely into her eyes, they would notice something amiss.
At this moment, Liu Xuxin was entirely focused on her reflection in the mirror and couldn't see Cui Er's gaze. She only heard the tone of voice; what woman doesn't enjoy being praised?
Hearing this made her vanity swell immensely. Slightly tilting her head, she smiled and said, "Well done today; let's forget about the earlier incident. But if it happens again next time, I definitely won't forgive you so easily!"
"Thank you, Miss!" Cui Er gratefully knelt down and bowed her head as if she had received a great favor.
Liu Xuxin paid no mind to Cui Er's actions; she merely nodded in acknowledgment and waved her hand to instruct, "Prepare for a walk later; go get ready now."
With such instructions given, Cui Er could only comply. She responded and walked out with her head down.
The moment the door closed, the cautious expression on her face relaxed instantly. She subconsciously touched her burned hand, which was now red and stinging painfully, feeling numb to the touch.
The clothes that had been soaked were already cold, having gone from scorching hot to icy. Although it was late April and the weather was gradually warming up, the cold fabric clinging to her skin, combined with a slight breeze, made her feel extremely uncomfortable.
Standing at the door, she shivered and wrapped her arms around herself, hastening back to her room.
Changing clothes did not take her long; in just a moment, she was out again, preparing for Liu Xuxin's afternoon walk without any delay.
With such a temperamental master, she could only strive to be more careful and avoid making mistakes!
Liu Xuxin had received the news; naturally, Old Madam was informed much faster than she was.
When Rong Mama reported, Jiang Yu wore a smug and knowing smile on her face. Her hand moved slowly over the prayer beads but maintained a distinct rhythm.
Such an expression generally indicated that she was indeed in a good mood.
"Old Madam, your plan has worked. Miss Liu has truly caused the young master to be at odds with that Demoness. If Miss Liu were a bit smarter and could drive the Demoness out of the General's residence, it wouldn't be impossible!"
Rong Mama said with a smile while helping her with a massage.
Old Madam shook her head dismissively and replied softly, "Liu Xuxin may seem fierce but is not particularly clever. If it comes to a fight with that Demoness, I fear the Demoness would have the upper hand. I never expect that one woman could drive out another."
"Then why does Old Madam still want Miss Liu to come? Isn't that redundant? According to your previous thoughts, we might as well find another woman to send to the young master!" Rong Mama said with some confusion.
"I merely want to make that Demoness uncomfortable. As for driving her away, I have my own methods. My brother has always urged me to be patient; how can I endure!"
When it comes to anger, the Buddhist beads in Old Madam's hand stopped turning, tightly gripped as if there was endless rage with no outlet.
"Old Madam, please don't be angry! Your health can't take it!" Rong Mama said, rhythmically patting her back, her face full of concern.
Removing Rong Mama's hand, Old Madam stood up and walked to the window, her clear eyes gazing outside, lost in thought and silent.
Seeing her like this, Rong Mama dared not say anything more, respectfully lowering her head and standing by, waiting for her to speak.
Looking out the window, Jiang Yu's thoughts were tangled. There were unfamiliar people in the General's residence, and she felt that something was off. The plan she had harbored for so long was on the verge of success; how could it be ruined here?
This woman must not stay by Night Star's side!
Her hands at her sides slowly clenched into fists as she said in a low voice, "Go tell my brother that I have something to discuss with him and ask him to come here when he has time."
"Yes!"
Old Madam's eyes darkened; her previous good mood seemed to have vanished, leaving only deep contemplation. Rong Mama glanced at her and then turned to leave.
Since Night General's death, this maid who had married into the family had increasingly found it difficult to understand Old Madam.
Even if Rong Mama couldn't comprehend her, she was just a servant. No matter how long she had served, her status dictated that she could only follow whatever her master said.
She had no right to inquire; all she could do was observe her master's expression and act accordingly, striving not to make mistakes.
After sleeping through the morning, Mo Xier woke up in the afternoon, stretching contentedly. It had been a long time since she had slept so soundly.
This nap rejuvenated her spirit completely!
She turned over, opened her eyes, and stared blankly at the door. Her gaze was somewhat dazed; having just woken up, she was not fully alert yet, and her thoughts were a bit sluggish.
Suddenly, the door was pushed open from the outside, startling her. Instinctively, she pulled her blanket closer. The person who entered was none other than Xinrong, who had been standing outside the door!
As expected, she had indeed kept watch outside. Hearing some movement inside, she rushed in.
Meeting her gaze, Xinrong smiled, her tone slightly raised and a bit proud. "I knew you would wake up, Miss. I came in to see that you really are awake. I have been waiting outside all this time."
Seeing Xinrong's smile, Mo Xier couldn't help but smile back. She truly had no way to deal with Xinrong; who would have thought she would actually follow through on her word? Looking at the sky outside, she realized she had slept for so long, and this little girl had been waiting out there for quite a while.
Because of Xinrong's persistence, Mo Xier couldn't help but give her a thumbs up.
Slowly sitting up from the bed and brushing her hair aside, she said casually, "Since you're here, help me get ready. It's not good to stay in bed all the time; I feel uncomfortable."
"Of course." Xinrong readily agreed. Her hands and feet moved quickly as she attended to Mo Xier comfortably. Once everything was in order, she continued, "Miss, you must be hungry after sleeping for so long. I have already prepared lunch and was just waiting for you to wake up to eat."
Nodding her head, the warmth in her heart became more pronounced. The feeling of being cared for made her deeply realize that in this general's residence, she was not alone; there were people who cared about her and were willing to be with her.
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