"I don't mean that; I just don't like all this kneeling. As long as you're loyal, I'll treat you like family. But if anyone harbors a second heart, I'll show no mercy,"
Qiao Duo'er said solemnly; once her bottom line was crossed, the person would end up in a dire situation.
At least she had never considered herself a kind person.
The three people kneeled in unison: "Madam, rest assured."
Their actions left Qiao Duo'er helpless; this was the so-called servility.
Seeing Qiao Duo'er unsure about where to put her hands, Bai Yifan quickly intervened.
"Xing'er, go out and wait for now. Uncle Ming and Aunt Ming, once you've cleaned up the hilltop, come and take over caring for the musk deer,"
"Yes," the three people nodded respectfully.
After they had gone out, Qiao Duo'er finally let out a sigh of relief.
"You'll get used to it over time. My grandmother has a lot of experience with managing the inner household; let her share some of that with you when you have time,"