It was not until evening that a maid came to deliver food.
The food box was thrown to the ground, and the old woman yelled, "Come out and get the food."
When Xiaochun opened it, he saw only a small bowl of rice and a plate of wilted vegetables.
"Is this food for the girl?"
The old woman sneered, "It's the master's order. The eldest lady's food can only be eaten according to the standard of a servant. I am already taking care of her."
Xiaochun pointed at the dish and said, "It's not like the servants don't even have a dish."
The old woman rolled her eyes and said, "If you like it, eat it. If you don't like it, don't eat it. You think you are a lady."
"Hey, you..."
Before Xiaochun could finish her words, the old woman left, and she had to go back with the food box.
"Miss, those villains are too much. They took advantage of the master's anger and mistreat you." Xiaochun lowered her voice and said, "Fortunately, you drank the medicine in advance and messed up your pulse. Otherwise, who knows what would have happened."
Su Man said indifferently, "Anyway, we have already saved some delicious food in advance. You can go down to the cellar and get some."
"Why."
Thinking of the food she had stored in advance, Xiaochun was happy again. "Thank goodness you had the foresight, young lady. I'll bring up the roast chicken I prepared yesterday. Although the summer heat has passed, it's not the beginning of autumn yet. If I leave it out any longer, I'm afraid it won't be edible."
Su Man laughed, "You little devil, are you unable to let go, or are you greedy?"
Xiaochun chuckled and went to the backyard.
After a while, footsteps were heard outside. Su Man was covering her face with a scarf, and she thought it was Xiaochun, so she said casually, "You're back so soon? I thought you were going to steal half a chicken."
The room was still silent. Su Man turned her head suddenly. Her face was covered by a veil, leaving only her eyes, which looked charming and graceful.
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