"Whatever Fourth Master says goes. You can blame me for meddling!"
She made it sound so easy, but even if the mistress and servant confessed, Hongli would not let it go easily. "This is not as simple as meddling in other people's business. Xin'er has committed insubordination and should be severely punished and expelled from the mansion as a warning to others!"
Xin'er thought this wasn't a serious matter, at most she'd be scolded and have her salary reduced by a month. Who would have thought the Fourth Master would actually kick her out! Terrified, she quickly kowtowed and begged for mercy.
"This servant knows she was wrong. This servant will never dare to do anything reckless again. Please, Fourth Master, don't send me away."
Prior to this, Kim Min-jung had not realized the seriousness of the matter. Only now, upon hearing Hongli speak, did she panic.
"Fourth Master, Xin'er is a maid I brought from my maiden home. She has served me for many years and we have a deep bond. I can't lose her! What will I do if you send her away?"
"There are plenty of maids in the mansion, we don't need another one!"
Hongli's harsh treatment of her maid was clearly a slap in the face. If he had even a shred of affection for her, he wouldn't have been so ruthless.
"No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes. Xin'er will definitely change her ways. I will keep a close eye on her from now on and never let her hurt anyone. Fourth Master, please, for the sake of our relationship, have mercy and forgive her this time!"
Jin Minjing grabbed Hongli's hand and pleaded repeatedly, her pitiful appearance with tears streaming down her face not only failing to elicit his pity but also irritating him.
With an impatient glance at Xin'er, Hongli decided to give her one last chance. "Want to stay? Then I'll punish you by sending you to the laundry for three months, and we'll see how you perform before making a final decision."
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