A woman entered wearing a gray-brown jacket, her hair arranged in a married woman's bun without a single ornament.
She walked slowly up to Wenren Luoshui. She had learned her manners well enough, though her curtsy was a little awkward.
"You must be Sister Luoshui? I finally get to meet you in person today. You truly are a fairy descended to earth."
Tie Sumi's words sounded lovely, but Wenren Luoshui could not hear a shred of sincerity in them.
She gave her a perfunctory smile and had Yin Xing bring over an embroidered stool so she could sit a short distance away.
Wenren Luoshui simply held the Bed Warmer without speaking. Greed filled this woman's eyes; she did not believe the woman could keep her mouth shut for long.
"You're so fortunate, Sister Luoshui. Not like me, born out in the countryside."
Barely had she sat down before she began lamenting her lot in life.
Indeed, the self-pity and self-love in her voice sounded much more sincere than her earlier praise of someone else.
"What you spend on a single meal would cover a month of my living expenses in the countryside."
Never afraid of stirring the pot for a better show, Wenren Luoshui said with innocent candor, "You're wrong about that."
Tie Sumi stopped speaking and looked at her expectantly, thinking she would say something to discourage her from belittling herself.
"My usual meals aren't nearly that cheap."
Tie Sumi, whose hopes had fallen flat: ...
Had she said all that just to hear this Little Commandery Princess, who knew nothing of the suffering of ordinary people, flaunt her wealth?
Her lips moved, and she forced out the words.
"You're blessed, Sister. How could people like us even imagine the good life you lead?"
When Wenren Luoshui did not