But Zi Yuan, with her small bird-like strength, was no match for the women who worked year-round.

The woman slapped him five or six times in a row.

“Zhang Daya, your indenture is in my hands. Go home obediently. We are mother and daughter, and I will find you a good family. That will restore our mother-daughter relationship. If you cause any more trouble, I will sell you to a brothel as soon as you leave the house.”

The woman's words stunned Zi Yuan.

The woman picked up the bundle that had fallen to the ground, grabbed Ziyuan's arm, and pulled her outside.

He muttered to himself as he walked.

"You'd rather be a perfectly good maid than a phoenix trying to climb the social ladder. Don't you even know if you're fit to be a sparrow?"

You traitorous wretch, shameless slut, you've brought shame upon our family. If word gets out, how will your sister and niece ever find husbands? Why did I give birth to such a troublesome brat? I should have thrown you into a chamber pot and drowned you the moment you were born…”

The woman, still not satisfied with her words, pinched and twisted Ziyuan several times.

When Li'er heard this, she ran back to find Ye Yunniang and told her about it.

Upon hearing this, Ye Yunniang immediately remembered what Madam Jiang had asked her to inquire about earlier.

Did Zi Yuan leak Jiang Mingyue's information?

The mansion is known as "Sanlang". The one living in the south of the mansion is Master Jiang, also known as Jiang Mingyu, who lives in Zhenxia Courtyard.

Therefore, Zi Yuan and Jiang Mingyu had an affair, and she revealed some things about the fourth branch of the family.

Madam Jiang and her sister-in-law Bai Xiuxiu had a major falling out over the matter of housekeeping.

No wonder Madam Jiang was so angry about Zi Yuan's betrayal.

Thinking of Bai Xiuxiu, Ye Yunniang suddenly remembered where she had seen the familiar blue figure by the pond that day.

The first time Ye Yunniang went to Zhongleyuan, she saw a maid standing behind Bai Xiuxiu.

If it were before today, Ye Yunniang would have told Madam Jiang immediately. But now, never mind, it's better not to say anything.

It's better to avoid trouble.

But given the chance, Ye Yunniang would still want to retaliate against Bai Xiuxiu for that slap.