Chapter 223, Begging (1 more update)

It's not that she wasn't cautious, but as a maid, her life was deemed cheap, and having been sold to the Liang Family, a single misstep could lead to her death, or even worse, implicate her family.

Xuan Mu looked at Xiangye, who was bowing her head.

Neither of them spoke. Xuan Mu knew that now was not the time to press Xiangye; pushing her would only frighten her more.

A mere maid and Nuannuan's friend, if not for the monk then for the Buddha's sake, out of consideration for Nuannuan, she ought to be treated with some kindness.

"Young Master Xuan, I don't know much else. I only know that before Nuannuan disappeared, it seemed like something went missing. Rumor has it that it was the clothes from her childhood, and also a Jade Pendant!"

Xuan Mu remained silent.

But Xu Xuanjin furrowed his brows and asked urgently, "Have you seen that Jade Pendant?"