Chapter 39 Not Accepting (Extra Update)

Moving on from addressing her as his wife, to calling her sister signified that the apology was accepted.

The inspector's wife understood; having tried to apologise for half of the day, late to realise that it was in vain and instead, it was Su Rong they had been waiting for. She was confused as to how Su Rong, a minor concubine's daughter, had managed to wield such power in the Governor's residence. Had she not verified Su Rong's background, she would have assumed her to be a figure of great influence. Despite stirring up trouble, Su Rong remained well-treated.

Even more puzzling, was the matron of the house. This woman was an anomaly within the jurisdiction of Jiangzhou. She took great care of the daughters of the concubines in the house, providing them with quality education, and treating them like her own children.

She packed up her belongings and asked the matron, "Sister, when will Miss Seven return?"