Chapter 245: Scheme
"Aunt, the banquet is over."
Yu Shiyan gently put down his chopsticks and stood up, his lowered eyes filled with a look of sympathy.
If Chu Wan could still deceive herself nonchalantly just now, Yu Shiyan's calm demeanor at this moment undoubtedly dealt her a painful blow.
Although she was unwilling, she still forced a smile and said, "That's fine, then let's go back."
"I'll take my leave of the banquet."
Yu Shiyan left the Hehuan Palace unhurriedly, while Chu Wan leaned against the door, watching his departing figure without saying a word.
Once the person had left, the personal maid immediately presented a handkerchief, bowing as she handed it to her, saying, "Your Highness."
It was this careful call that instantly brought Chu Wan back to her senses.
She casually took the handkerchief, vigorously wiping her fingertips, her eyes revealing deep weariness and disgust.
"It's filthy, disgusting, just looking at it makes me want to vomit."
"Should I send someone to invite Eunuch Li?"
"Invite what?!"
Chu Wan frowned slightly and threw the handkerchief back into her hand with displeasure: "This little bastard is really acting strangely today. He ate so much, but he didn't react at all."
Trying to guess her meaning, the palace maid cautiously asked again, "Did they tamper with things in the kitchen?"
"I was right here, I could smell it all. How could I not see if something was tampered with? Are you thinking I'm brainless?"
Furious and helpless, Chu Wan could only vent her anger on the person who served her personally.
"This servant dares not."
"Hurry up and clean up inside! Throw away all the food, and replace the tablecloths, cushions, and chairs!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Seeing this, Bai Qiu immediately brought over a cup of hot tea: "Your Majesty, please calm down. It would be too much of a waste to ruin your health. I brewed some new tea that His Majesty sent over earlier, which is good for clearing heat and reducing internal fire."
Sometimes people just can't stand comparisons. When Chu Wan saw the timid and submissive palace maid in front of her, not daring to utter a sound, her anger intensified. She immediately waved her hand irritably and said, "She seems clever. She doesn't need to do the sweeping and cleaning work anymore. She can come and serve me."
Bai Qiu was somewhat flattered, seemingly not expecting to be promoted to a first-class palace maid. However, seeing the resentful look on the other person's face, she could only shake her head and refuse.
Chu Wan narrowed her eyes slightly: "What, you don't want to?"
"It is a blessing for this servant to be able to serve Your Highness. I am afraid that Sister Xiaoya is unwilling, so this servant dares not hope for it."
"As long as I can stay under Your Highness's command, even a menial or menial job would be fine."
"You are indeed loyal."
This answer was somewhat unexpected. Chu Wan's eyes flickered slightly, and then she said, "What I say goes. Do I have to consider other people's opinions?"
Having said that, ignoring the desperate pleas of those around her, she took the teacup from Bai Qiu's hand and declared decisively, "Alright, Xiao Ya, hurry up and tidy up inside, then clear out the side room."
When her master gave the order, Xiaoya had no choice but to obey, though her face showed not only resentment but also a hint of barely perceptible anger.
However, her anger was understandable, after all, she had been serving Chu Wan for a long time, and even her temper was seven-tenths similar to Chu Wan's.
Now, having been outmaneuvered by Bai Qiu, her position as the head palace maid has been revoked without warning. She is angry at Bai Qiu and resentful of her master.
It's one thing to be forced back to the second tier, but the silver is secondary; where does she put her face?
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