Chapter 139 Hot Spring

Lin Yuesha still wanted to struggle, but she felt that she was really not cut out for it. At worst, she would find a husband who knew how to sew.

Surely there are men in the world who know how to sew?

"Learning needlework will only benefit you. Do you really want someone else to make your clothes for you?"

Granny Xiao's words were pointed, hitting Lin Yuesha's sore spot. Indeed, it was best not to ask others for help with the cotton padding in her chest. This secret could not be known to outsiders.

Lin Yuesha sensed Xiao Mama's kindness and blushed as she said, "Then I'll trouble you, Mama. But what about here, Miss..."

"You don't need to worry about the hearts."

After finishing her sentence, Granny Xiao didn't linger. She needed to talk to Hongliu about it when she got back. She had heard that before Hongliu was sold, her family had a family heirloom method for quick needlework training. If Lin could learn even a little bit of it, she wouldn't have to worry about work in the future.

Hongtao didn't return until dinner time, and was shocked to learn that Granny Xiao had come.

Did you let something slip?

Hongtao turned around twice with her hands behind her back. She was most afraid of Granny Xiao. If she was found to be slacking off, she would definitely be punished. Granny Xiao was ruthless and had no compassion.

"I told the nanny that you went to get your clothes."

Lin Yuesha disliked Hongtao's personality; she was cunning, lazy, greedy, and always looking for petty advantages. However, from Lin Yuesha's perspective, she had no right to say anything. After all, Hongtao was a servant bound by a contract and had her own way of surviving in the Prince's mansion.

"That's good."

Upon learning that Granny Xiao had only stayed for a quarter of an hour, Hongtao patted her chest, thinking how lucky she was to have escaped unscathed.

What she suspected was that Xiao Mama was very busy, yet she had time to come to such a secluded courtyard. Could it be that the Prince had thought of Xuan Yao again? This was not good.

Whether it was Hongtao's idea or not, that evening, Granny Xiao sent over another maid named Hongchou.

Hongchou was rough and strong, but she didn't like to talk. She just nodded coldly to Lin Yuesha and Hongtao before going to the tea room to get busy.

"Hongchou is a kitchen maid who tends the fire. What's she doing here?"

Hongtao rolled her eyes. If Xuanyao were truly valued, she wouldn't be assigned a mere kitchen maid.

The three of them shared a room. While Hongtao was away, Hongchou took out a small package from her bosom and handed it to Lin Yuesha, saying, "This is for you from Granny Yu."

After saying that, Hongchou turned away coldly and left the house.

With no one around, Lin Yuesha opened the package and found a pair of exquisitely embroidered sheepskin boots inside. They were lined with fur so they wouldn't get wet in the rain, and most importantly, they were also platform shoes!

Her own shoes were a bit tight and uncomfortable to walk in because they were padded with fur, but these shoes were just the right fit!

Touched by Ziyuan's kindness, Lin Yuesha smiled. Although she hadn't had much luck, she had met many kind people. For example, Ziyuan and Granny Xiao were secretly helping her.

There was a red silk cloth in the courtyard. Xuan Yao could take a bath by herself, so there was no need for the red peach.

"Moonlight, come on, I'll take you somewhere."

Hongtao winked at Lin Yuesha with great interest and insisted on dragging Lin Yuesha out.

It's already dark. Is it alright to go out at this hour? Lin Yuesha hesitated.

"Since you're new here, you should familiarize yourself with the place. Don't be fooled by how small the mansion is; it's easy to get lost."

Hongtao changed her story again, and Lin Yuesha could no longer resist, so she pulled her out the door.

In the Prince's mansion, large red lanterns hung in front of the gates of each courtyard, and guards patrolled the front courtyard day and night.

Red Peach went to a location not far from the main kitchen.

"Is this the Red Heart Girl? What a coincidence!"

A bearded man walked towards her. When he saw Red Peach, his eyes lit up immediately. He rubbed his hands together and looked at her helplessly.

"It's me."

Hongtao crossed her arms and glanced disdainfully at the newcomer, a groom who had been transferred from the army to the mansion. He had a full beard and looked like a monster.

Red Hearts prefers fair-skinned, scholarly men and dislikes men with big beards.

She's made it so obvious, but the bearded man just keeps trying to be nice to her without ever noticing her disgust. He's so shameless!

Although Hearts was disdainful of being noticed by the bearded man, she harbored a bit of vanity and thus appeared very arrogant.

"No...it's nothing."

Bai Ying felt nauseous and wanted to vomit. His master had insisted that he be a groom, sticking on a big beard. Although it relieved the north wind's abuse on his face, why did he have to get close to a lazy and greedy maid?

That maid looks down on everyone, thinking he's taken a fancy to her, ugh!

Fortunately, perseverance pays off, and he saw his master's sister.

The Prince's mansion is a den of dragons and tigers, but this little girl has been staying here for a few days and is clearly eating and sleeping well, with a rosy complexion. The master's worries are completely unfounded.

"I bought a silk flower for you when I went out today."

After Bai Ying finished speaking, she took out a crumpled silk flower from her bosom. It was a red peach blossom, which matched the maid's name perfectly.

"Tacky."

Hongtao snatched it away irritably, not even glancing at the bearded man, and pulled Lin Yuesha along as they continued walking.

Lin Yuesha turned around in confusion. She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she seemed to notice that although the bearded man was talking to Hongtao, he kept looking at her.

Could this person also be a spy for Shion? Shion really has a lot of people.

Upon arriving at their destination, Hearts said cheerfully, "Here it is."

The hot spring in the manor is located not far behind the main kitchen, surrounded by steam. Although it is the place where the servants bathe in the hot spring, it is only open one day a month.

"Is this a hot spring pool?"

Lin Yuesha entered the room with curiosity, and a screen came into view.

Several maids were playing around in the pool, splashing water everywhere, and the area around them was covered with non-slip pebbles.

"Heart, come down here quickly!"

Someone saw Hongtao and waved hurriedly. The maid emerged from the water, and Lin Yuesha saw that she was naked.

"Let's go, the clothes are hanging over there, let's go for a soak!"

Hot springs are much more comfortable than bathtubs; I come here often to soak, and it's good for my skin and complexion.

"Sister Red Peach, I won't go down."

Lin Yuesha waved her hand, wanting nothing more than to run away.

Oh my god, she really wanted to soak in the hot spring, but wouldn't taking off her clothes reveal her true form? She didn't want to!

Lin Yuesha looked down at herself; her flat figure was a hindrance, and this wasn't the first time it had held her back. She felt very sad.

"We're both women, what are you being shy about!"

The steam made Lin Yuesha's face flush red. Hongtao sneered and insisted on pulling Lin Yuesha into the water.

"Sister Red Peach, you go wash up, I suddenly need to use the restroom."

At the critical moment, Lin Yuesha had a flash of inspiration, immediately found an excuse, turned around and left.

"Could it be that they ate something bad?"

Hongtao stopped thinking about it and turned to get into the hot spring pool.

Having escaped from inside, Lin Yuesha was filled with anxiety and wanted to find a place to calm down.