Shanmoi, known for her straightforwardness, darkened her expression the moment she saw the breakfast brought back by the servants.
"Why isn't there any steamed bass today, something the young lady has every morning?" It had been a daily routine for years, never once interrupted.
Tingnan was also called by Shanmoi and appeared sullen, "You're throwing a fit with me here, but I got a bellyful of anger in the main kitchen. They said Fourth Miss went to the kitchen today, trying to show her filial piety by having all the bass steamed and sent to the various courtyards. So, there wasn't any left for our young lady, thinking she could skip it, as she eats it every day anyway."
Previously, if scolded by Shanmoi, Tingnan would usually feign helplessness, and Shanmoi would quickly soften. However, today she talked back.
