Although that Steward Liu was too cunning, they still completed the mission in the end.
They helped their master annex all of Steward Liu's property.
The woman did not answer them immediately.
Yet, the two felt immense pressure.
Their palms were sweaty, constantly recalling if they had made any mistakes.
This mission was the second for the mother and daughter. During their first mission, they had indeed made some errors, but luckily their master found them help, and everything was resolved in the end.
Yet this time, they believed they had done very well; why did their master still seem unhappy?
Finally, after another quarter of an hour, the woman turned around.
A veil covered most of her face, but her exposed eyes were bright and captivating. However, their radiance was now replaced by a chilling frost.
There was a hint of proud coldness in them.
"You did well on this mission; you may rest now. Stay in the capital for a while; you won't be assigned any tasks for a short period." the woman said.
The two were surprised, wondering why they wouldn't have missions for a while.
Seeing their confusion, the woman added, "In a few days, you will likely encounter an acquaintance. Save your strength and wait for the right time to act."
"An acquaintance? Could it… could it be Yun Shu?" Yun Ying blurted out.
Yun Shu was the only acquaintance she could think of.
It seemed Yun Shu was truly heading to the capital of Western Xia? Yun Ying felt a mixture of emotions. She had thought she would never see Yun Shu again in her life, but now they were going to meet? xxs壹贰
Aunty Xiao wanted to stop Yun Ying, but it was too late. She could only nervously look at the woman and say, "Whatever the master asks of your subordinates, I and Ying'er will do our utmost! We will absolutely not disappoint the master."
She wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but when the word "acquaintance" was mentioned, the master's eyes turned instantly icy.
How many enemies had Yun Shu made during her years away? Had she even become an enemy of the master?
"It is indeed Yun Shu. You are both familiar with her, so you should know her many weaknesses and leverage points. Spend this time thinking about how to deal with her," the woman admitted directly.
Yun Ying was stunned and exchanged a look with Aunty Xiao. "Yun Shu was very foolish before, but after disappearing for five years and returning, she became a completely different person. She caught us completely off guard. Miss, if Yun Shu truly comes to the capital, she will be a hidden danger. You must find every way to eliminate her!"
Yun Ying said these words with great seriousness.
She had to make her master take Yun Shu seriously!
Hearing Yun Ying's words, the woman chuckled lightly. "Is she truly that formidable? In that case, I am even more curious about her."
"Master, she is not only cunning but also skilled at seducing men. I don't know if you are familiar with the Night King of Dongning Kingdom. The Night King is a man of extreme ruthlessness, yet she managed to charm him completely! And then there's Young Master Yi of the Zhongyong Marquis Manor. He originally had a woman he liked, and many women admired him, but he ended up being seduced by Yun Shu! Yun Shu is a femme fatale! She absolutely must not appear before any man, or their souls will be ensnared!" Yun Ying said with jealousy, gritting her teeth.
Seeing this, Aunty Xiao followed Yun Ying's lead and said, "Ying'er is right; Yun Shu is indeed that promiscuous."
"Promiscuous?" The woman raised an eyebrow, more interested in these words. "It seems promiscuity can indeed be useful sometimes."
"What?" the mother and daughter said in unison. They didn't understand.
What did their master mean by promiscuity being useful?
The woman stood up again, looking out the window at the people outside. "If you were to see her, would you recognize her?"
"Even if she wore a fake face, or turned to ash, I would recognize her! Master, you know everything about my past. She and I have an irreconcilable hatred!" Yun Ying replied with immense hatred.
Aunty Xiao was more cautious in her words. "I am reasonably familiar with Yun Shu. If I saw her, I should be able to recognize her by her figure and tone of voice."
The woman was satisfied with their answers and nodded. "Good. Go back and rest well."
"Yes, Master!"
The mother and daughter said in unison and walked out.
After they had left, one after the other, the smile on the woman's face vanished.
The mother and daughter, having left the brothel, quickly headed towards their residence in the capital.
The place they lived was provided by their master.
On the way, the mother and daughter conversed in low voices.
"Mother, why do you think Yun Shu offended Master?" Yun Ying asked with some curiosity.
Aunty Xiao shook her head. "Do you think Master would let others know what she is thinking? Just now, I realized Master probably doesn't know Yun Shu, but even though Master doesn't know Yun Shu, she clearly dislikes her intensely."
"I was originally thinking of telling Master about Yun Shu when we returned, preferably to get Master to eliminate Yun Shu. I never expected Master would actually want to eliminate Yun Shu! It aligns perfectly with our intentions!" Yun Ying said, her tone becoming somewhat triumphant.
Seeing Yun Ying getting carried away, Aunty Xiao whispered a reminder, "Hush! Don't say such things carelessly. Have you forgotten? In the capital, there are eyes and ears everywhere. You and I must not say the wrong thing or do the wrong thing, or one misstep could be our undoing!"
Yun Ying pouted, thinking her mother was being too cautious, and said speechlessly, "Mother, it's not that exaggerated, is it? There are so many people in the capital, and it's nighttime now; many people come here for pleasure. How could they possibly pay attention to what you and I are saying? Anyway, I'm very happy now. It's the first time I've been this happy since leaving Dongning Kingdom."
Seeing Yun Ying so happy, Aunty Xiao knew she shouldn't say more.
Yet, she had an unsettling premonition.
She felt that things would not go as smoothly as she imagined.
"By the way, Mother, how is Master so powerful as a woman? I heard someone say that day that Master is the daughter of a noble family. Master is clearly in the capital, yet no one knows her true identity. Master is hiding herself so well!" Yun Ying exclaimed in admiration.
Her words were filled with reverence for their master.
As women themselves, Master was so high and mighty, controlling considerable wealth and assassins.
"Ying'er, you must not discuss Master anymore!" Aunty Xiao immediately stopped Yun Ying, seeing her still speaking without restraint.
Yun Ying rolled her eyes. "It's just Mother and me talking. Mother, you don't need to be so cautious. Mother, you said your previous master wasn't the same as our current master. Where is that previous master?"
This was a question she had wanted to ask her mother for a long time.