Madam Yu was delighted.
She loved straightforward people like this. There were no twists and turns to navigate, making them easy to get along with.
"I remember your name is Jiang Shuyue. You're a dozen or so years younger than me. If you don't mind, why not call me elder sister? We can treat each other as sisters from now on. How does that sound?"
Was that a good idea?
Jiang Shuyue was full of doubts. The adult human world was far too treacherous; she couldn't say for certain whether she should agree.
Huahua: "Her family are salt merchants, and they have plenty of influence in Jiangnan. Before she married, she was already famous for her generosity and boldness. She often took her girlfriends to brothels dressed as men."
"Pah, I misspoke. They weren't visiting brothels. They were experiencing different scenery."
At that, Jiang Shuyue went full speed ahead, rushing over to clasp Madam Yu's hand.
"Hello, elder sister! Have you eaten, elder sister? Was today's food to your liking? Why not come to my house for a bite? Our cook is quite skilled!"
"Haha, gladly! I was planning to take my son to visit the Marquis of Zhennan anyway. It's been so long since we last met. I've really missed him!"
Son...??
Tilting her head, Jiang Shuyue peered around Madam Yu at the person behind her.
The girl looked about thirteen, with delicate skin and features, a hint of heroic spirit amid her softness that gave her a distinctive charm.
Such a pretty little girl was actually... a boy?
Jiang Shuyue was so shocked that her jaw wouldn't close. "Pretty boys aren't uncommon, but not many run around in women's clothes."
Huahua: *"Even fewer get stuffed into women's clothes by their mothers and paraded around. This boy is Yu