Upon entering the main gate of the Huang Mansion, Jin Qianqian was led to a side hall. Several ladies were already seated inside, and all of them looked unfamiliar. Jin Qianqian realized she didn't know a single one.
"Mrs. Gu is here," a middle-aged lady seated in the place of honor said, raising a hand to wave her over.
Though Jin Qianqian was suspicious, she walked over. "Greetings, Madam. And you are...?"
"Here, come sit with me." Tian Lanfen sized up Jin Qianqian, reaching out to lead her to a seat beside her.
Looking at the many unfamiliar faces, Jin Qianqian frowned. "All of you seem rather unfamiliar. I don't believe we've met."
The maids at Jin Qianqian's side immediately formed a circle around her. It looked as though they were attending to her closely, but they were in fact protecting her.
