Those words were spoken so cleverly; implicitly she spoke of the hardships endured during those years in the courtyard with Madam Xia, yet turned the conversation to say she held no blame. If it wasn't for the care and consideration of the Lady, how could she have such secure days now? Her thoughts for Madam Xia were because she was her biological mother, but compared to a birth mother, the grace of nurturing from her legitimate mother held her heart in everlasting gratitude.
The Lady's expression was complex as she looked at Xiqiu with cold eyes.
"Stand up now." The First Master frowned deeply, unsure if it was due to Xiqiu's words or the past she recounted. With a gloomy face, he turned to look at the Lady and said, "If matters are as Sixth Girl claimed, this girl is indeed loyal to the master. If she wishes to stay in the residence, let her be; rules are made by men, and breaking them once doesn't matter."
