Yu Xiang's home stood at the very center of the island.
The people of the Four Great Families were arranged outward from the center according to seniority.
Yu Xiang belonged to the Yu Family's older generation, so naturally, she lived in the central area as well.
Living right beside her was her eldest cousin, the Old Patriarch.
The Old Patriarch had a thriving household, with over a hundred people in the family.
Yu Xiang's branch, on the other hand, consisted of only herself, though the clan had assigned her an old maid and a little maid.
Of course, both the old maid and the little maid were her juniors.
One was responsible for her daily needs and meals, while the other tended the courtyard and ran errands for her.
"Mrs. Yu Shun, arrange a superior room for Mr. Jiang."
The old maid nodded in acknowledgment and gave me a curious look.
Then she said to the little maid, "Xiao Ya, go prepare some food. Mr. Jiang must be hungry by now."
I naturally wasn't hungry. After all, I had eaten a Shang Shi, so I wouldn't feel hungry for the next few days.
But they meant well, and after being tossed around at sea, even if I wasn't hungry, she probably was.
So I merely said that I appreciated the trouble.
The little maid sneaked a glance at me, her face slightly red as she left.
"Her name is Yu Xiao Ya. She's alone too, so I took her in. Don't be fooled by the fact that she's only fourteen or fifteen—she's quick and capable, and can manage a household."
I nodded, then sat down with her in the hall.
Though Yu Xiang lived alone, she still resided in a grand estate.
I had imagined the island would resemble the