Then... she remembered her own status. She was merely a lowly servant, and her eyes dimmed, losing their bright luster.
Even being able to see such sumptuous delicacies in the Lineage's Main Hall was a privilege borrowed from someone else.
She could only hide in a dark corner and watch from afar.
As for stepping out into the Main Hall, she could forget it. She would only make a spectacle of herself.
Besides, she had no legitimate reason to be there. She had only come to clean.
"Ziqiong, why are you hiding here?"
A voice rang out, frightening Su Ziqiong so badly that she trembled all over and broke into a cold sweat, her soul nearly flying out of her body.
She hurriedly turned around. It was Su Ming—a false alarm.
"Why did you scare me?"
Su Ziqiong frowned, slightly displeased. She was already hiding in the shadows to steal a look, afraid of being discovered.
Yet Su Ming had swaggered right over and even given her a fright.
"I was worried about you, so I came in to check."
"If those elders who look down on everyone through their dog's eyes catch you, they'll probably punish you severely again."
"Don't forget, they'd even offer up the Lineage's reserves to curry favor with that spoiled young lord."
"If your presence sullies that wastrel's eyes, you certainly won't have any sweet fruit to taste."
Su Ming spoke without a trace of warmth. Especially when he mentioned the Immortal Domain Young Master, resentment filled his voice, and hostility quietly stirred within him.
Su Ziqiong immediately frowned, somewhat puzzled.
"Hold on, Su Ming."
"That Immortal Domain Young Master hasn't done anything to you, has he? You don't even know each other. Why are you so hostile toward him, and why spread rumors like