Chapter 37_1

The festive atmosphere for the new year was growing thicker by the day, and even the usually quiet Beigong Family had purchased many New Year goods and cleaned the entire mansion from top to bottom.

Today, Aunt Hu was wearing a large white apron, with her sleeves rolled up high. She had to wash the bedding in each room in the backyard. The sun was strong now, but the weather could change at any moment.

Yet, she wasn't busily working in the backyard. Instead, she was leading a plainly dressed young woman into the hall, keeping an eye on the woman's shoes to make sure they were clean and wouldn't dirty the floor. Otherwise, she'd have to clean it again later.

"You wait here for a bit. I'll go call Lady Beigong down," Aunt Hu instructed, then went upstairs. At this time, Lady Beigong would most likely be putting on her makeup, which usually took over an hour.

The woman looked around the beautifully adorned hall and a smile crept to her lips.