Xi'Er had heard people talk about the rules for being a maid in a large household. She knew that a maid had to be cautious in all matters, understand her place, and never anger the Patriarch, or else she might be beaten, scolded, or simply thrown out.
'I've finally found a place to stay; I can't go breaking the rules. If I make the young master unhappy and get thrown out, I'll be in big trouble.'
Chen Cheng smiled slightly and said, "My family doesn't bother with all that. Just listen to Xiaowan."
"Okay," Xi'Er answered earnestly. Then she looked around the courtyard, ran to the water vat, and scooped some water to wash her face.
She had noticed as soon as she entered the gate: the Chen Family's courtyard was spotless, and the young master and young miss were also clean. She, on the other hand, was filthy from head to toe. 'I can't let the young master and young miss be disgusted by me.'
