“A merchant protest?” Chu Chuyan frowned. A myriad of possibilities filled her mind.

Qiu Honglei smiled. “It seems like miss Chu is very busy today. I will take my leave for now, so as not to disturb you further.”

Chu Chuyan gave her a strange look. She had keenly sensed the change in the way she addressed her. Why did this girl suddenly stop calling me ‘big sis’? “That won’t be an issue at all. By the way, I wonder if Lady Qiu has any specific requests for when we take you into the household?”

“Let’s take our time over this decision. The Immortal Abode has taken care of me for so many years. after all, and I’m sure they’ll be reluctant to let me go immediately. I fear that it may be a while before I’m able to leave.” Qiu Honglei’s thoughts moved like lightning. Now that Zu An’s status in the Chu clan was already rather high, and his relationship with...