After seeing it 160 times, you become numb to it.
Ye Jiu was the same, from initially empathizing with the girls to later, even though she was separated from them, she still felt pity for them. But now, as she watched the girls cry and take beatings, she could remain indifferent.
However, she was ultimately different from those old matrons; she was just numb, yet her heart still maintained that original kindness.
If she could, she would also want to save them.
But now, there was simply nothing she could do!
In February, the weather began to warm up, and the trees in the courtyard started to sprout.
During this time, Ye Jiu had successfully gained the trust of those few old matrons and also acquired a room of her own.
Now, she was able to go out alone.
Only, before going out, she still had to report to Madam Xun.
Ye Jiu didn't run away because she hadn't solved the issue with the place guide. Even if she did run, she wouldn't get far and would eventually be caught.