Upon hearing this, the Qianxia sisters looked at Lin Yiheng with gratitude.

Just as Lin Yiheng had said, there were indeed many refugees heading towards Yangcheng on the road.

They couldn't find a way to make a living outside, but Yangcheng provided porridge, and even just one bowl a day was enough for them to survive.

When they finally found a place to rest that night, the whole village knew that Lin Yinan had bought two maids.

Although Qianxia and Qianwu look thin, they are actually very strong.

They stopped and the two of them carried buckets to the water source to fetch water.

There were gossipy women who would point and whisper about her from time to time.

"Tsk tsk, we can't even get enough to eat, yet they can still afford to buy two maids to serve us."

"They're born into privilege, unlike us."

Yu Suqin, who hadn't been out and about for a long time, added fuel to the fire.

Jealousy twisted her face. "Look at them, they have four horses, a cow, and maybe they've even hoarded a lot of grain."

Upon hearing her say this, a quick-witted woman immediately chimed in.

"I'll go find Granny Zhao and exchange some grain for her later."

Qianwu and Qianxia exchanged a glance, filled their buckets with water, and carried them away.

Jixiang, carrying a basket of her changed clothes, passed by Zhu Jinhui and the Qianxia sisters.

"Madam, look at how scantily clad they are, it's an insult to civility." Jixiang looked down on the Qianxia sisters with disdain.

Zhu Jinhui's mood instantly plummeted. "They really have no manners at all."

When the woman by the pool saw them arrive, she quickly lowered her head and made way for a perfect spot.

They knew that the food they were eating at home was still bought from Master Su's family, and that Madam Su was someone they couldn't afford to offend.