"Alright, everyone, let's disperse quickly. As servants, we should try not to discuss the gossip among these upper-class people. If someone reports us one day, our lives in this palace will be difficult in the future."

After hearing this warning, several internal managers who had gathered together to chat stopped talking instantly and quickly left to find their own work.

At the same time, Manager Kang still looked heavy-hearted, his heart filled with worry about future changes in the situation.

After returning to her residence, she took out a bottle of loquat paste from her locker that she had made herself and kept in an underground ice cellar, and decided to personally deliver it to Qingshanyuan to someone in need.

On the other side, Miss Wen Zhu, who had just sent the guest Hong Sheng out the door and was about to take a short rest, heard the news that Manager Kang was coming. She immediately ordered her maid Hongyu to go outside the door to greet this important visitor and invite her into the house for a detailed discussion.

"I heard the girl coughing a few times today. I guess it's because she inhaled a lot of smoke last night. This is the loquat paste I prepared specially for her. I just took it out of the freezer. It not only moisturizes the lungs, but also clears away heat and detoxifies. It's especially suitable for this weather. Please don't dislike it."

Manager Kang handed over the small gift respectfully.

"Thank you so much, thank you for your concern, it's so thoughtful."

Wen Zhu had a warm smile on his face as he took the jar of precious ointment that felt cool.

When Manager Kang heard the other party actually call her aunt, she was stunned at first, and then she suddenly seemed to be back to the scene when Wen Zhu came to mourn Lian'er. Tears welled up in her eyes. The scene in her memory made her heart ache, but she quickly controlled her emotions, not wanting others to see her vulnerability.

After putting down the can of loquat paste, Wen Zhu found that there was no one else around, so he said to her in a very low voice: "Aunt, there is actually something I want to tell you in advance. I hope this will allow you to be mentally prepared so that you won't be caught off guard when something unexpected happens."

"What's the emergency?"

Although he was still thinking about the previous conversation, after hearing Wen Zhu say this, Manager Kang tried his best to focus on the current topic and asked softly.

Seeing Manager Kang asking this, Wen Zhu's face turned serious. He first looked at the elder in front of him with sympathy. He hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Regarding your job transfer, the young lady plans to have you work in the laundry room."

"How could it be..." When Manager Kang heard this, he felt dizzy and his face turned as pale as paper.

Zhao Manxiang killed her daughter, isn't she satisfied?

Do you really want to torture yourself further in this way?

Looking back on past experiences, it is indeed logical - after learning that my child was treated unfairly, I ran to Qifangyuan and cried, and the scene at that time is still vivid in my mind; so now, facing such a blow is not too surprising, after all, the other party's style of doing things is like this.

"Don't be too anxious, Auntie."

Seeing the other person's strong reaction, Wen Zhu immediately comforted him, "In fact, Qingti and I have tried our best to persuade the young lady on this matter, hoping that she can reconsider. Fortunately, the young lady finally agreed to give us some more time and will make a final decision after the matter is completely resolved."

"Thank you for your kindness. Please also express my gratitude to Miss Qingti."

As he spoke, Manager Kang gently wiped away the tears that were sliding down the corners of his eyes with the handkerchief in his hand.

There was a hint of gratitude and helplessness in his eyes, as if this sudden storm made him feel extremely heavy.

"At that time, the young lady asked me to tell you about this after a while. I will pretend to have forgotten it and try to delay it as much as possible."

Wen Zhu's voice was as soft as water, and her words were full of concern for her friend.

"But if she suddenly remembers it one day, I have no choice but to do it. Please don't blame me then."

She added, with a barely perceptible hint of anxiety in her tone.

"I'm very grateful that you're willing to take the risk to help me delay."

Manager Kang responded with a wry smile and took a deep breath, as if to give himself more courage.

"But you must prioritize your own safety. If you really can't delay any longer, don't force yourself. I will have to face it eventually, and the young lady won't let me go easily."

His eyes became firm as he said this, showing that he was mentally prepared to face all the challenges that were coming.

"At least you'll be safe for the next few days. The young lady will be staying alone in the ancestral hall for three days, during which time she won't be able to see anyone except for meals."

Wen Zhu sighed softly, feeling relieved that his friend could have a brief moment of peace.

"Let's wait until she comes out of the ancestral hall. I just want to remind you to be prepared in advance so that you won't be caught off guard by the development of the situation."

"Thank you for your kindness. I won't disturb your rest then. I'll come see you again in a few days."

The sadness on Manager Kang's face became more obvious. It was obvious that these words were a comfort and strength to him.

"Thanks again."

"No need to send it. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know and I'll do my best."

Wen Zhu looked at his friend who was about to leave, and spoke out what was in his heart in a gentle but firm tone.

After expressing his gratitude repeatedly, Manager Kang turned around and left reluctantly.

Looking at his receding back, Wen Zhu gently lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes intertwined as densely as the finest feathers on a crow's wings.

Manager Kang has taken on many important responsibilities in this mansion. Even those jobs that can bring in huge profits, such as purchasing supplies for the kitchen, are managed by him. Such a talented and well-behaved person is definitely not someone who will give up easily.

She was well aware of this and couldn't believe that someone of his character would accept such treatment so easily without any retaliation.

Given the current situation, perhaps the next few days will be a rare opportunity for him to take advantage of.

As expected, early the next morning, Qingti rushed to find Wen Zhu after finishing his task of delivering Zhao Manxiang's morning meal. "I don't know what happened. When I saw the young lady today, she was extremely nervous and scared. She said she felt something strange was going on in the ancestral hall."

"What? You said a ghost appeared? How could this happen?"

After hearing the information from Qingti, Wen Zhu pretended to be very surprised and even a little unbelievable and asked.

Could it be that Manager Kang was behind this?

“According to her, shortly after dark, a strange noise began to come from the gate of the ancestral hall, and the noise became louder and louder.