Yu Ci's eyes suddenly lit up. In his memory, that servant had been a skinny, withered middle-aged man with a bitter-gourd face.
Yet the instant the newcomer raised her head, her lovely face—equally suited to smiles and frowns—was like a flower bearing morning dew. The beauty in her eyes shattered the shackles of his impression in an instant, like sunlight pouring into a dark room. The stark contrast struck him deeply.
For a moment, he actually froze, his gaze involuntarily settling on those mysterious, rebellious pale-purple lips. He watched them curve slightly into a breathtaking arc, followed by a voice brimming with vitality:
"Hi, Third Brother He."
Third Master He also paused before remembering to respond. "Junior Sister Zhai."
Junior Sister Zhai said with a sweet smile, "I heard you'd caught hold of Black Robe's tail, so I came to take a look."
Third Master He was stunned again. "See Black Robe?"
His gaze drifted unconsciously toward Yu Ci before realization suddenly dawned on him. "Black Robe! That wouldn't be appropriate. If that person learned you were here..."
"I'm being very careful. Look, I even borrowed your He Wan's clothes and hat. Why would Lord Black Robe spare a glance for a mere servant from Three Families Market... Though these clothes are a little dirty. When you get back, you should give him a few strokes of the board!"
As she spoke, Junior Sister Zhai laughed again, revealing small, neat teeth like woven shells. She was utterly adorable. Then she turned to Mr. Xia. "Not bad. After years of a daughter-in-law enduring until she became a mother-in-law, should I call you Great Sorcerer Xia from now on?"
"I wouldn't dare." Mr. Xia's attitude was exceedingly respectful and cautious. He bowed slightly and saluted her. "Miss Que'er is joking. Shuanghe has