During the Lunar New Year, lanterns and decorations are everywhere, creating a festive atmosphere.

Ma Linghua, Ma Lihua, and Ma Hehua sat around the table, which was laden with large pieces of fish and meat. The rising steam added a touch of homely warmth to the cozy scene.

With a satisfied smile on her face, Ma Linghua looked at the delicious food in front of her and her eldest granddaughter beside her, her heart filled with joy.

Ma Lihua, on the other hand, appeared exceptionally lively, her eyes sparkling as she excitedly chatted while enjoying the food.

They were immersed in this rare moment of joy, as if they had forgotten all their troubles.

However, this peace was shattered by a sudden knock on the door.

The three looked at each other, a hint of doubt rising in their hearts.

Ma Linghua put down her chopsticks, got up and went to open the door. As soon as she opened the door, she saw Steward Wang standing in the courtyard.

Manager Wang was dressed in a dignified long robe, and his expression was slightly anxious.

Upon seeing Ma Linghua, he immediately bowed and greeted her.

"Miss Ma, I'm sorry to bother you. It's really urgent, I have to come here." Manager Wang's voice was somewhat urgent.

Ma Linghua felt a mixture of curiosity and unease.

She let Steward Wang into the courtyard, and Steward Wang briefly explained his purpose as they walked in.

Ma Lihua and her mother also stopped eating and looked at Steward Wang with curiosity.

“Our young master said he’s looking for a maid to feed him medicine. She needs to be neither too young nor too old. A few days ago, he asked about your granddaughter. So I’ve come to ask if you could let your granddaughter serve him. She’ll get a good monthly salary.”

"What? Serve that young master?" Ma Linghua's voice rose considerably.

Her eldest granddaughter is destined for a life of luxury, serving others? Who's so lucky? Let her be the one who's happy.

"No! I don't agree." She immediately refused.

Ma Lihua put down the bowl, her eyes darting around, and asked, "How should I serve you?"

Wang Youcai immediately said, "It's not about serving you, it's about feeding you medicine."

"Give him the medicine?"

"Um!"

"Just give me the medicine, and I don't need to do anything else, right?" Ma Linghua asked again.

If that's the case, it's not impossible; pear blossoms can withstand a little bitterness.

Wang Youcai nodded. "Yes, Young Master said that she should only be given medicine and not have to do anything else."

Ma Hehua interjected, asking, "Pipes?"

Ma Lihua also felt that this couldn't be neglected; meals couldn't be ignored. She was getting a little tired of eating on the sixth floor these past few months.

"Hey! Working for Young Master Cousin, are you worried about going hungry?"

"Alright, Brother Wang, I'll trust you this once. You can't betray my granddaughter! After all, she's our only child."

Seeing Ma Linghua's worried and pitiful expression, he suddenly felt a pang of sadness.

"Don't worry, Ma Meizi, I'll keep an eye on her and make sure the maids and servants in the front yard don't bully her," he said confidently.

"Brother Wang, thank you so much, you're such a kind person."

Wang Youcai was feeling quite smug, but after being praised by Ma Linghua, he felt refreshed and invigorated.

"Start work tomorrow."

"Is there anything I need to prepare?" Ma Linghua asked.

"No need." He glanced at Ma Lihua, thought for a moment, and decided that dressing simply would be fine.

Wang Youcai looked at her wearing a red dress and a thick coat, which looked even better than the young ladies in the manor, and his lips twitched.

"Okay! We understand."

When Wang Youcai left, the three of them quickly finished their meal. Wang Youcai stood there for a long time without inviting them inside to eat.

Madam Song ate a sumptuous meal, with plenty of meat and fish. After Ma Linghua took over serving her, her diet returned to normal.

Old Madam Song: "…………………………"

She dared not be picky about food at all; that wicked woman was really going to beat her.

"Grandma, what should I wear tomorrow?"

"Hey! It's the New Year, just dress nicely. Plain clothes? We can't let you feel wronged in our family." It was like they were just ignoring Wang Youcai's words.

At night, the black aura in the dry well grew stronger and stronger. Ever since Old Madam Song stopped chanting scriptures, the ghosts in the dry well had begun to stir.

Madam Song's face was grim. She was just a newly formed demon, and if she didn't suppress that evil aura soon, the Song family would be finished.

Does Ma Linghua know? Of course she knows. She even chatted with an old woman in that dry well recently.

"How long will it take you to get out?" In the middle of the night, she came to the dry well again.

The old woman hesitated, seemingly reluctant to speak.

"What's wrong? Aren't we sisters? It wouldn't be fair of you not to tell me."

"By April, this dry well won't be able to hold us anymore," the old woman said, still seeing the dangerous look in Ma Linghua's eyes.

"Oh! That's still early, there's still a month to go!" Then he turned and left.

Old woman: "???"

You came all this way just to ask about this?

Ma Linghua thought, "Should we perform a ritual to help these ghosts pass on to the afterlife?" But then she thought, "That wouldn't be a good idea either; they're all people who have suffered so much."

After being here for a few months, she realized how pitiful women are in this era; she even felt sorry for them.

When I got home, I found that Pear Blossom was asleep. I guess she has to go to work tomorrow, so I went to bed early.

Brothels don't take holidays during the Lunar New Year; on the contrary, business is even better during the New Year, and the prices of girls increase significantly.

In the winter, she was alone and dejected in her empty room. Little did she know that those young masters would lose interest in her after a few months.

The daily guests now disgust her, and she has lost all her former arrogance.

Without Ma Hehua's care, she received completely different treatment.

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