Zhao Xun walked ahead, looking completely unguarded, but in reality, he was listening closely to every movement behind him.
After he took two steps, soft footsteps sounded behind him.
They followed at an unhurried pace, keeping a certain distance without trying to draw any closer.
By the time Zhao Xun sat down on a stool and looked up, Chuntao had reached the table and was waiting meekly for him to speak.
Chuntao stayed within the bounds of her role as a maid throughout, neither approaching him nor trying to flatter him.
She acted exactly like a maid, showing no intention of attacking him.
Of course, that did not completely rule out the possibility that Chuntao was a doll. Zhao Xun would not let his guard down around her after a single test.
"Chuntao, how long have you been in this household?" Zhao Xun asked.
Chuntao kept her eyes lowered and answered honestly, "Young master, I was born into the household. I've lived here since I was little."
"Then you should know quite a lot about things here, shouldn't you?" Zhao Xun asked again. "Could you tell me about the relationships between the masters and mistresses?"
Chuntao looked up at Zhao Xun, surprise in her eyes.
She quickly lowered her head again. "Young master, I mustn't speak carelessly about the family's affairs."
"I'm not asking you to reveal any secrets," Zhao Xun said, softening his voice until it sounded especially gentle. "I just want to learn a little about the masters and mistresses, so it'll be easier for me to get around in the future. Understanding their relationships will also keep me from accidentally offending anyone. Don't you agree?"
Seeing how sincere Zhao Xun was, Chuntao finally spoke. "Our master has a wife and three concubines. His wife has two daughters