2 hours earlier, at Zhu Fenfang's quarters.
Xiao Chu held the flower pot steady for Zhu Fenfang as she carefully trimmed the sterns and leaves when a maid ran up to her and reported that she had a visitor.
Xiao Chu took permission from Zhu Fenfang and stepped out to check who it was. They hardly ever had any visitors since Her master wasn't close to any of her siblings and their courtyard was located deep in the compound.
Apart from the few time when Madam Zhu sent over a maid with their share of any gifts or clothes, the courtyard was always quiet. Xiao Chu was a little curious about who the sudden visitor was and the purpose of the visit.
As she got to the door, Xiao Chu saw a Maid from the main courtyard standing by the stone sculpture outside the house. Xiao Chu has quickly recognized the maid as one of her master's spies at the main courtyard Xu Ye.
