Hong Ling heard Xiang Yuan’s words and her body trembled. She bit her lips tightly. She understood that Xiang Yuan was clearly looking for trouble on purpose. She wanted to give her to her brother to play with.
Xiang Yuan’s brother, Shi Lu, was also working in the Third Ward. He was a small steward who was in charge of the stable. His reputation was not ordinary. If it was not for Xiang Yuan’s protection, he would have been kicked out of the third ward long ago.
Shi Lu had once expressed his goodwill to Hong Ling, but Hong Ling did not take a fancy to him and flatly rejected him.
Although Shi Lu was unwilling, Hong Ling was the First Lady’s maid. He did not have the heart or the guts to be a thief, so he did not dare to pester her anymore.
Xiang Yuan had heard Shi Lu mention Hong Ling’s matter earlier. Moreover, her appearance was average, so she was even more jealous of Hong Ling’s outstanding appearance.