Emperor's Cunning Wife

After Leng Mama distributed the meal, she clapped her hands to draw everyone's attention and made a reminder, "Some mistress in the back palace sent their silk clothes for laundry. These silk clothes needed to be handled properly. Otherwise, even it's just a simple tear; your head will roll on the ground. "When Leng Mama saw some of them shuddered and displayed fearful expression, she sneered inwardly criticising their courage for being so small.

Having guts to offend their masters, but having small courage to bear the consequences, these people were despicable.

"Alright. Go back to your work." Leng Mama finished her speech and dismissed them.

Xiao Yan also resumed to her work and quickened her hands to finish her baskets. The person next to her didn't make trouble since Leng Mama was present, besides a few cunning glances towards Leng Mama's and Xiao Yan's directions, the person only grumbled and complained her bad luck.

Xiao Yan noticed her looking over and hurried in her movements wanting to take advantage of Leng Mama's time.

After giving her all, she stretched her arms and legs which had gone numb, disregarding even the sting from the fresh wounds.

The mama roaming stopped in her place and went towards Xiao Yan to inspect her work. Her tasks were only washing the uniforms of second ranked eunuchs and therefore the mama spared her from duty.

"Tcch…" A sound came from the person beside Xiao Yan, she was only half done so seeing Xiao Yan got her rest, a sense of protest ignited in her heart.

"Mama, this lowly one asks to be excused." Xiao Yan bent slightly bent her knees.

"Go on. Come here early for tomorrow." The mama replied while giving the basin of the person besides Xiao Yan a kick, "What are you looking at? Finish your work."

The person became frightened and didn't dare to utter any word again.

"Yes mama, I will." Xiao Yan bid the mama goodbye. Satisfaction rose in her mind.

Leng Mama saw Xiao walking over and titled her head giving the mama a questioning glance. The mama perceived Leng Mama's inquiry and gave a nod.

"Leng Mama, this lowly one is done and asking for your permission to be excuse." Xiao Yan lowered her head and folded her arms with respect.

Leng Mama saw Xiao Yan giving her some face and didn't make matters harder. She waved her hand and only said a few words, "You are excuse."

Xiao Yan gave thanks and walked towards the exit. Her limbs gave a little tremble which entered Leng Mamas' eyes.

"How's the other one that came with her?" Leng Mama asked out of curiosity.

The mama next to her only shook its head.

"Well, at least she wouldn't suffer from heavy labor." Leng Mama scoffed.

Inside a dilapidated room.

A little girl was huddled in one corner, she remained unmoved and only stared into space. Her eyes lost its l.u.s.tre. Like a puppet without any will. The coarse clothes barely covered the bandages wrapped around the fresh wounds. Some were already stained red from blood. The sight was even more alarming when some blood leaked on the floor, but the little girl never paid attention.

The silhouette lifted its hand and waved front of the girls' face, however it seemed to have no effect. Really turned into a fool?

The silhouette then grabbed the little girl's chin with harshness and whispered, "Yatou do you remember what happened yesterday? Its voice akin to north cold wind sending chills on one's spine.

The figure of the little girl remained unresponsive. Its eyes carried no emotions, even when her chin turned red from the strength exerted by the intruder. She was like piece of wood, no sense of pain.

"The moment this grandfather realize you're only fooling me. See how my blade slit your throat!" He made a slicing on his neck with his free hand wanting to elicit some fear on the girl's reaction. However, the girl like a wooden doll was impassive.

To make sure one last time, the intruder unsheathed his sword and placed the tip on her neck. The tip shone with threatening glow, making one's hair stand, but even when death was looming on her head, the little girl showed no changes.

Eventually the intruder lost interest and withdrew the sword. His hands patted the little girl cheeks with force and said with a low voice filled with bad intentions, "You better stay like this forever." Then it stood up after finishing its task and slipped towards where it came in and paused for a while. It eyes swept towards the whole room making sure that not a thing was out of place before it disappeared leaving afterimages.

Several minutes passed when Xiao Yan arrived inside their designated room, she found Xiao Qu sat in a corner just a meter away from the bed. Hurried steps rang out, as Xiao Yan made her way towards the pitiful girl. She hugged and placed her head on the girl's shoulders and with tears she spoke, "Xiao Qu, Yan'jie is back. Did you miss me?"