Lady He was, after all, the more experienced of the two. She quickly reined in the expression on her face and, wrinkling her nose, greeted her:
"Jingyue, you're finally back. The Old Madame has been waiting for you for ages and was just about to send someone to look for you. Ah, don't blame me for being a meddling stepmother, but young ladies from respectable families never step outside their doors—yet when the Old Madame wants to see you, you're nowhere to be found. Isn't this a bit..."
Lin Jingyue lowered her gaze, knowing full well that Lady He was purposely feigning ignorance while stepping on her to pave the way for Tang Yingliu.
Chapter 58