"I only have you and Xiao Xizi by my side. If there's food for me, you'll never go hungry! But you must stay loyal to me."
Zi Yue put down her sewing basket and knelt.
"My Lord, if one day this servant does something to wrong you, you need not lift a finger. I will end my own life!"
When she first entered the deep palace, her master had treated her like a sister. If she were to betray that, she would be worse than a pig or a dog!
"Zi Yue, get up!"
Xia Ruqing swiftly pulled her to her feet.
"I was just speaking off the cuff. Look at you!"
Trust those you employ, and do not employ those you distrust.
"Since I've chosen you, I trust you!"
"Thank you, My Lord!" Zi Yue smiled as well.
Xia Ruqing pulled her onto the couch. "Hurry up, Sister Zi Yue, I'm still waiting to put on my socks!"
"My Lord, please don't tease your servant..." Zi Yue was embarrassed by her persistence.
