Ying Man'er set a rather heavy cap on this, and most people wouldn't know how to deal with it.
Qu Fulan didn't yet realize that Ying Man'er had her sights set on the second household, so she couldn't fathom the intention behind her words, but that didn't stop her from responding sarcastically.
"Such joking words from Miss Ying, it's fine to say them in front of me. Who doesn't know in the Pei Mansion that the second madam is in charge? And she manages everything in an orderly manner. If others heard your words, they might think you have a grievance with the second madam. I'm merely following the Princely Heir's instructions to fetch something, and yet Miss Ying attributes the second madam's credit to a maid like me. I can't accept that." Qu Fulan covered her mouth with a handkerchief and spoke with a playful tone.
Ying Man'er's smile at the corner of her mouth stiffened, then she quickly said, "Sister, that's not what I meant, I just got overly anxious."
