Although Aunt Mei did not fully understand the reason, she still followed Wu Weiwei's instructions to make arrangements.
Lately, she found it increasingly difficult to fathom this concubine of theirs. In just over a month, the woman had risen from a lowly maid-of-all-work to a favored concubine of the Marquis's Heir. She had never seen such a rapid ascent, not even back in her days at the palace. At first, Aunt Mei had taken her for a simple country girl fleeing to the Marquis's Estate, and out of kindness, she had offered a few words of guidance. Now, however, it seemed Wu Weiwei wanted far more than what appeared on the surface; it was the position of the mistress of the Marquis's Estate that she truly coveted.
Having endured her share of hardships and served in the palace, Aunt Mei could naturally perceive the ambition in Wu Weiwei's eyes. Yet, even so, Aunt Mei was willing to assist her climb. After all, it had been too long since she had seen someone strive so hard to reach a goal. She saw a shadow of her former mistress in the girl. At the thought of her old mistress, Aunt Mei's eyes flickered. This Concubine Wu was a master worth entrusting the rest of her life to.
Chapter 48