Chapter 631: The Maid Is Indeed Suspicious
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Mrs. Hong nodded, her tone serious, “Don’t worry, Madam. If this Xiao Yue really is up to something, I’ll be the first to deal with her! She was brought into the household by Master Shen’s mother. Without her, Xiao Yue wouldn’t have survived. The thing I hate most is ingratitude!”
Just before lunch, Madam Su sent someone to ask if she and Ye Rong could join for the meal. Ye Rong, having been cooped up for days, was eager to get out, especially now that he was feeling a bit more energetic.
Rong Qi, of course, saw no issue and even moved the dining table to the back pavilion to accommodate Ye Rong’s good mood.
Ye Rong walked over by himself, looking much better than before, and was in high spirits upon seeing Ye Nanshen and Rong Qi.
“Nanshen, Rong Qi,” he greeted, sitting in the pavilion and admiring the vibrant flowers still blooming in winter.
Rong Qi took his pulse, “Good, the poison is almost entirely cleared. Continue with the medication and herbal baths to restore your vitality. Still, try to stay indoors for the time being.”
“Okay,” Ye Rong replied, his gentle nature evident as he enjoyed the garden’s beauty.
The lunch was tailored to their special dietary needs, light and nutritious. Ye Rong’s appetite had improved significantly, and Madam Su was also eating well, happy with his recovery. Rong Qi, however, ate sparingly.
After lunch, they sat in the pavilion chatting, and neither Madam Su nor Ye Rong left.
With the family mostly in the pavilion, the servants gathered there too, leaving only a few to watch over the front of the house.
Xiao Yue, carrying a bag, walked in. A servant asked, “Xiao Yue, are you back? Did you get everything Mrs. Hong needed?”
That morning, Mrs. Hong had sent Xiao Yue out to buy knitting supplies to make a scarf for Rong Qi.
Xiao Yue lifted the bag in her hand, “I got everything. I’ll take it to Mrs. Hong. Is she inside?”
The servant shook their head, “No, she’s in the pavilion helping with lunch for Ye Rong and Madam Su.”
Hearing that, a glint appeared in Xiao Yue’s eyes. She smiled, “In that case, I’ll just put the things inside and leave, so Mrs. Hong knows where they are.”
“Okay, go ahead,” the servant replied.
Xiao Yue nodded and walked in, but upon reaching the door, she glanced around, took a detour to the back, and quickly climbed up to the second floor. Her movements were agile, and she easily scaled the balcony, slipping into the house.
This route was a blind spot for the security cameras, and having worked in the Ye residence for years, she knew the layout well.
After a short while, Xiao Yue reappeared on the balcony, checked the quiet surroundings, and jumped down. She casually picked up the bag and entered through the front door as if nothing had happened.
Xu Yi and Zhuang Ling, hiding in a tree, watched her, impressed by her skills.
“This Xiao Yue is definitely up to no good. Remember how you once bought her roast chicken? Regretting it now? You spent money feeding a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” Xu Yi said to Zhuang Ling, both of them observing from their vantage point..