"There are cockroaches in the basement, and it's very humid. I won't be able to sleep. If you want me to sleep in the basement, I'll just sleep in my adoptive mother's house. Although we're not related by blood, at least I have my own room. I don't have to step on eggshells around the servants either…"
Every single word of Qiao Xi's seemed to be a blade as she voiced out all the grievances and unwillingness she had felt all these years.
The young man who spoke up for Qiao Rou earlier immediately looked embarrassed and retreated.
Xue Yi sneered. "I've learned something today. The illegitimate daughter stole the eldest miss' room while the eldest miss was forced to sleep in the basement… Madam Xu, you're really capable!"
Xu Mei's mind buzzed. "No, it's not like that…"
