Li Mo'er stood rooted to the spot, listening to the conversation inside. Her legs felt as though they had been filled with lead, and she could not take another step.
She clenched her fists. Her maid had heard those words too.
The maid looked warily around. Fortunately, there was no one in the courtyard, and no one had seen them.
Afraid someone might come and catch them there, the maid stepped forward to support Li Mo'er and said:
"Your Ladyship, let's hide first, before someone discovers us!"
Li Mo'er nodded mechanically. Supported by the maid, she moved aside, and the two of them hid.
The conversation inside continued.
Nanny Cao went on:
"The heir is a dutiful son. According to the people we planted in Mrs. Li's courtyard, Mrs. Li has told him that we bully her, but he doesn't believe her at all. He even urged her to be more magnanimous!
"Mrs. Li is practically choking to death on her grievances!"
Madam Hou said smugly:
"Of course. Ming'er is my son. Naturally, he'll believe his own mother."
Nanny Cao agreed:
"Indeed.
"But it was your foresight, madam, that made all this possible. You made preparations as soon as Mrs. Li married into the household, and now we can use this reason to divorce her..."
Madam Hou interrupted Nanny Cao:
"Nanny Cao, don't speak carelessly. I haven't done anything!"
Seeing Madam Hou's expression change, Nanny Cao immediately echoed her:
"Yes, yes, this old servant was talking nonsense. You haven't done anything, madam!"
Li Mo'er could no longer make out what followed. She knew there had to be more to this, and it was certainly no simple matter.
But neither of them returned to that subject. Instead, they began talking about other things.
Hearing nothing else of use, Li Mo'er