Jin Zhen and Man Xi were frightened and wanted to leave immediately. Unfortunately, they were a step slower than Han shi's maidservant.
They saw a slightly sturdy servant hurriedly walk over. Glaring at Jin Zhen, she very rudely and loudly said: "Concubine mother Jin Zhen, what are you sneaking around here?"
This shout startled Han shi and Fen Dai. Even the performer on the stage stopped. Staring straight in the direction of Jin Zhen, Han shi did not have time to put away her smiling face before an angry expression surged forth. Just as she was about to attack, Fen Dai grabbed hold of her wrist. She then heard Fen Dai loudly say: "So it was concubine mother Jin Zhen. Pei'er, you're being impudent. Quickly invite concubine mother over to sit."
The servant called Pei'er turned around and bowed to Fen Dai, saying: "Yes." Her expression then became stoic, as she gestured for Jin Zhen to go ahead: "Concubine mother, this way please." Her attitude did not at all seem to be inviting her to watch a play. Instead, it was as though she were judging a criminal, which caused Jin Zhen to shudder.
Instead, it was Man Xi who reacted faster and quickly said: "We were just passing by here. Hearing that there were sounds of a play, we came to take a look. We will not continue to disturb fourth young miss and concubine mother Han." As she said this, she pulled Jin Zhen and left.
But Pei'er moved very quickly and blocked the escape path. She did not say much, simply repeating: "Fourth young miss has invited you."
Man Xi furrowed her brow, as she knew that today's matter might not be too easy to deal with. Han shi clearly was looking for trouble. If it were just her, it would be easier to deal with. They were all concubines after all. Nobody was of a higher rank than the other. However, Feng Fen Dai was present. Although she was only the daughter of a concubine, her standing in the family was still higher than that of a concubine.
"Let's go over and take a look." Jin Zhen helplessly said and wrapped the cloak tighter around herself. She then walked over towards the garden.
Han shi watched as Jin Zhen approached step by step. Seeing that she wore an expensive Winter coat, her heart was especially uncomfortable.
A few days ago, Feng Jin Yuan somehow managed to acquire a bit of fabric. Without putting it into the manor's funds, he directly used it to make a set clothing for Jin Zhen. There were many women in the manor, but there was only one set of clothing. She was extremely jealous, but she could only feel anxious about it.
Now that Jin Zhen wore this set of clothes before her, if she was not trying to cause trouble, then what was it?
Thinking of this point, Han shi's anger surged forth. Glaring fiercely at Jin Zhen, she coldly asked: "What are you doing sneaking around here instead of obediently staying in your own courtyard?"
Jin Zhen had no intention of arguing, only saying: "Elder sister organized a play that half of the Feng manor can hear. Younger sister merely came to take a look out of curiosity and was about to leave."
"Curious?" Han shi snorted, "Since you came, why did you not enter normally, instead choosing to sneak around?" She turned her eyes sideways towards the performer on the stage, "Younger sister should not have found the performer to have been charming and fallen in love, right?"
"Elder sister, do not speak nonsense." Jin Zhen's face turned red, "I really just wanted to come take a look, and I was just about to go back."
Fen Dai glanced at Jin Zhen then said: "Concubine mother, don't be in such a rush. Since you've come, why not sit with us for a while and watch. Oh right" She looked at the tea cups on the table, "We've run out of tea. We will trouble concubine mother with pouring some more."
