"Me, when?" Lu Chaoyun was about to explain, but then he thought, what kind of relationship do they have that he needs to explain these things to her?

"What my maid and I are like is none of your business. You're DouDou's friend, that's why I allowed you to live in my house. Don't confuse the roles of master and servant." Lu Chaoyang suddenly became firm.

Ye Xiaoqian pursed her lips, her arrogant arrogance gradually subsiding. She then realized why she had taken her anger out on someone unrelated to her. What kind of person he was was indeed none of her business.

"Lord Lu, I was wrong. I was meddling in other people's business. You can continue to pamper your two good maids." After Ye Xiaoqian understood, she turned around and left, leaving Lu Chaoyang with only a dashing back view.

Lu Chaoyang was completely confused and couldn't figure out what Ye Xiaoqian was angry about.

When he reached the entrance of Qinghe Garden, he recalled Ye Xiaoqian's words, which seemed to be related to his maid. Could it be that Chun Tao and the others had caused trouble at home?

He returned to Qinghe Garden and sat down in the armchair with a serious expression.

"Master, you're back. I'll make you some tea." Chun Tao came in and saw that he was in a bad mood. She guessed that he had encountered something unpleasant at Qingfeng Garden, so she hurriedly said.

Lu Chaoyang waved his hand, "Chuntao, come here, I have something to ask you."

His tone was cold, which made Chun Tao feel a little uncomfortable.

"Master, what's wrong?"

Lu Chaoyang didn't know where to begin, "Did something happen while I was away from home?"

Chun Tao's heart sank. Her master had just returned from Qingfeng Garden and suddenly asked about this. Did he know what happened yesterday?

How should she answer? Should she tell the truth, or pretend she doesn't know?

Forget it, I'll just tell the truth. My master has always hated lying.

"Master, what exactly are you referring to? Many things happen in the manor every day." She decided to remain calm and wait for the situation to unfold, just in case her master was unaware of the details.

Lu Chaoyang stared at her intently. "It's related to Qingfeng Garden."

Chun Tao's expression was off; she seemed to be hiding something.

Chun Tao's heart tightened, knowing she couldn't hide it anymore. "Master, please don't be angry with me."

"That depends on the situation." He had a relatively mild temper, and as long as it wasn't something too outrageous, he wouldn't take it to heart.

Chuntao briefly recounted what Haitang had done at Qingfeng Garden, thinking that her master wouldn't be angry.

No sooner had she finished speaking than Lu Chaoyang slammed his hand on the table, shattering the teacups on it.

"This is outrageous! Where's Haitang? Call her over here!" Lu Chaoyang roared.

Yuan Doudou was a distinguished guest he had invited back, and he always treated her with courtesy. Now that she was pregnant, he had to be even more careful to prevent any harm to the fetus.

This Haitang, who has been by my side for so long, doesn't even know this basic etiquette. She even dared to go to Qingfeng Garden to cause trouble and hurt Yuan Doudou. It's too much.

Soon, Haitang followed Chuntao in, too scared to look up.

"Haitang, do you know your mistake?" Lu Chaoyang asked sternly.

Haitang knelt down with a thud, bowed her head and admitted her mistake: "Master, I know I was wrong, please punish me."

"Haitang, you are my personal maid, and I believe I have treated you well. Yet you have hurt my friend behind my back. Do you know what this means?" Lu Chaoyang asked sternly.

Haitang had never seen her mistress so fierce before, and tears streamed down her face. "Mistress, I was wrong. I shouldn't have been so impulsive."

"Okay, stop crying." It's so annoying; she cries over the smallest things.

Lu Chaoyang frowned, unable to think of a good way to punish her. She had grown up with him and they had some affection for each other. If he were to kick her out of the manor for this, it would be going too far for her.

"Haitang, is Lu Xi's departure also related to you?" Lu Chaoyang asked casually.

Haitang grew increasingly panicked. Her master had never cared about the trivial matters of the manor, so how did he know everything now?

She glanced coldly at Chun Tao, guessing that Chun Tao had told her the secret.

It's true what they say, you can know a person's face but not their heart. She treats me like a sister in public, but behind my back she's stabbing me in the back.

"Master, this servant did not. It was Lu Xi who herself did not want to stay in the manor. It has nothing to do with this servant." Haitang was determined to deny it to the death.

Lu Chaoyang was more disappointed in her; even now, she was still being stubborn.

"Whether it is or not, I'll know as soon as I ask." Lu Chaoyang didn't want to argue with him anymore. "This time, considering it's your first offense, I want you to apologize to Dou Dou. If she forgives you, fine. If she doesn't, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Haitang lowered her head even further, a hint of malice flashing in her eyes.

Lu Chaoyang returned to his room, leaving only Chun Tao and Lu Chaoyang in the living room.

"Chuntao, I've finally seen through you. You're two-faced. Now you're satisfied, the master wants to get rid of me. If I leave, you'll be the only steward in the manor." Haitang's eyes turned bloodshot; her heart was filled with hatred.

Chun Tao was dumbfounded. She never expected Hai Tang to blame her for the mistake. She sneered, "Haitang, are you a mad dog? You just open your mouth and bite randomly. The master knew about this. It wasn't my intention to tell her. It was the people from Qingfeng Garden who leaked it first. I could only tell the truth."

Haitang had gone mad; she didn't believe Chuntao's words at all. "Oh? Is it the truth or an exaggeration? I wasn't there; it's all up to your words."

"Haitang, don't go too far." Chuntao had always treated Haitang like a younger sister, but she never expected that this younger sister would be such an ingrate.

Haitang laughed loudly, "You're getting angry. Getting angry means I was right. Chuntao, I really underestimated you. I never thought you were the villain who used underhanded tricks behind my back."

She suddenly felt relieved. In this world, no one can be relied on; you can only rely on yourself.

"However, I'm sorry to disappoint you, I'll go apologize right now, don't even think about kicking me out." It's just an apology, what's so difficult about that?

Haitang left in a daze, and Chuntao was so angry that her chest ached. She clutched her chest and squatted down.

In Qingfeng Garden, Yuan Doudou had just finished washing up and was about to go to bed when she heard a knock on the door.

"Who would come so late?" she asked curiously.

Outside, Lu Xi opened the door and saw the fierce-looking Haitang, which frightened her so much that she backed away repeatedly.

"What, are you feeling guilty when you see me? You don't dare to come near me," Haitang said coldly.

An Rong came out of the kitchen and saw Haitang. His expression changed. "What are you doing here? Please leave."

"Of course I'm here for something. Where's Yuan Doudou? I'm looking for her." Her attitude was arrogant, not at all like someone who came to apologize, but rather like someone who came to pick a fight.

"Dou Dou is already asleep. If you need anything, come back tomorrow," An Rong said, stopping her and dismissing her.

Haitang laughed, "You really think you're the master? I won't. If I don't see her tonight, I won't leave."

Like a mangy dog, Haitang sat on the ground.

"If you don't leave, don't blame me for being impolite." An Rong was angry; she hadn't settled the score for pushing Dou Dou down and hurting her.