So, she felt emboldened.
But she never expected that Fourth Madam would have Biwu and Ziyang deceive her into the courtyard and then, without asking any questions, bind her.
Fourth Madam, what a skilled hand!
She sneered and said, "Fourth Madam, I've told you, I don't understand what you're saying." She paused and continued, "I haven't finished my tasks yet; Nanny Wu is still waiting for me to report. If she finds I'm not in the room and comes looking for me here, it will be difficult for you to explain."
"Oh, really?" Xiqiu smiled and said, "So, you're saying you won't talk?!" After speaking, she turned to Chunliu and instructed, "Treasure Bead is back as a guest, aren't you going to serve her some tea?"
After Xiqiu spoke, Chunliu hesitated for a moment but then understood, turned around, and went into the tea room to pour some tea.
Treasure Bead was also startled, thinking Xiqiu was genuinely worried about being discovered by the Grand Dowager and thus had concerns.
