Counterattack of the Cannon Fodder Chambermaid

Untitled Part 4

The 4th young master finished his meal and was sent off by the three senior maids.

A few junior maids came in and swiftly cleared the table before stepping out.

Bi Yuan's expression soured and she fired off the first salvo at Cui Lan. "Cui Lan, you're so diligent! Even after an overnight shift, you still insist on staying to serve the young master!"

Cui Lan glanced sideways at Bi Yuan and curled her lips. "Well, I guess I better head back and rest." Since she had already achieved her objective and the young master was no longer present, there was no reason to stay for a verbal spar.

With a twist of her hips, Cui Lan walked out and left Bi Yuan behind to her stewing anger. Liu Ye, who had always been a girl of few words, was also scheduled to be on duty today so Bi Yuan didn't have an excuse to vent her anger. Seeming unwilling to remain in the same room as Bi Yuan, Liu Ye also left with a swish of her headband.

The usually calm Bi Yuan could endure no longer, and angrily tore her handkerchief. Xiao Hua shrunk her head down and didn't dare make a sound.

Bi Yuan finished her tantrum before glancing at the silent Xiao Hua.

"Go clean up young master's bed a little."

Like a pardoned convict, Xiao Hua entered the inner room.

After taking her time with the bedding, Xiao Hua also took the initiative to take a washbasin and cloth to wipe down the room. Bi Yuan sat for a while before heading outside to the yard, catching and berating a few maids who were chatting around or working sloppily before finally venting her frustration.

Time passed quickly, and noon arrived in the blink of an eye.

Liu Ye appeared out of the blue, and after a moment Cui Lan also arrived at the house. Although Cui Lan had just awoken, she was still meticulously dressed up, complete with painted eyebrows and rouged lips. Her small, tender cherry lips glistened, making it hard for one to resist stealing a kiss.

Bi Yuan gritted her teeth so hard they almost cracked. These two unscrupulous wenches, disappearing as soon as the young master left and reappearing as he was about to return.

Yet she could find no pretext to scold them. Cui Lan was "hardworking and considerate," forgoing her own sleep and rest, while Liu Ye had finished all her tasks on hand.

Could she point and curse at these ladies for fawning over the young master? She was just the senior maid in charge of overseeing the work. She could fuss over their work, but not over something like this.

After getting there, Cui Lan and Liu Ye sat down without exchanging any words, leaving Bi Yuan muttering darkly at the side.

Having been caught in the crossfire, Xiao Hua could only shrink down and pretend to be invisible.

The scene before her eyes was both familiar and foreign, since she was previously the recipient whereas now she could watch with some amusement as a bystander.

The silence in the room was deafening. Cui Lan suddenly spoke: "You must be Xiao Hua?"

Cui Lan was also 17 this year, with a petite and delicate appearance. Her fair face had two dimples often visible on her sunny expression. The fact was that each of the three senior maids by the 4th young master's side had their own unique charm. Bi Yuan was composed and graceful, Cui Lan was dainty and cute, and Liu Ye was flashy and seductive. All were considered top-notch amongst the servants.

Xiao Hua glanced at her and respectfully replied: "That's right, big sis Cui Lan."

Cui Lan snuck a glance at Bi Yuan and smilingly said: "I see. Learn properly and work properly. If you need any help you can come ask me."