Zhou Xiuer was quite talented; despite the initial setback, she didn't retreat. Thick-skinned, she tried to be ingratiating and managed to stay at the estate. She believed that as long as she was patient enough, she would definitely meet her uncle.
Knowing her intentions, Qiu Xiang stayed close to Madam Zhou, preventing Zhou Xiuer, the 'scheming minister,' from whispering in her ear.
On the other hand, she wrote a letter to Wufu, reporting on various matters, and waited for further instructions.
Far away in Changan, Wufu was not as conflicted as Madam Zhou; she didn't care at all about the so-called opportunistic father. The Wu Family felt the same. However, she wasn't idle either, as she had people gather all kinds of information about the Wu Family, just in case.
The person involved was one of the six Hidden Guards sent by Yi Er, named Chi, from Chi Yi to Chi Six.
In the Secret Guard Camp, names were generally inspired by demons and evil spirits, with numbers appended.
