Just moments ago, Zhao Changhe had no improper thoughts, yet now, his heart suddenly skipped a beat, and his mouth felt dry.0

When did Baoqin grow up so much? And when did she become so… beautiful?1

Thinking about it carefully, she was Wanzhuang’s acknowledged personal maid, a chamber maid. That meant she was already his in a way. Taking her would be normal, and not taking her would be what might make her resentful… How had he completely ignored her all this time?[1]0

Those eyes, filled with a mix of shyness and grievance… Were they truly just because of the conversation earlier? What was there to be upset about? What exactly was she resenting?0

Why had she chosen Romance of the Western Chamber to have Wanzhuang read? Was she hinting at something?0

A sudden thought struck Zhao Changhe. Given the norms of this society and the way young women like her see themselves, what will happen if she continues to be ignored? If her master doesn’t want her, what will be the consequence for her? How will others perceive her? It… could turn into a real problem.0

She likely did not even dare to say it outright. Instead, she could only drop hints through stories like Romance of...0