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Tao'er never expected that the person who had just saved them was actually Dong Kui, the Third Madam's personal maid.

"Winter... Sister Winter Okra?"

Tao'er's voice trembled; she could hardly believe her eyes.

The person in front of me was clearly Dongkui, my always smiling and somewhat silly personal maid.

But her eyes and her nimble movements just now were completely those of a different person.

She had stayed in the Xiao residence for so long, yet she had no idea that the maid Dongkui knew kung fu.

Dongkui didn't smile. She glanced at them with a complicated expression, quickly scanned her surroundings, and whispered, "This isn't the place to talk. Come with me."

She glanced at the men lying unconscious on the ground, dragged them to a corner pile of debris, and covered them up. Then she quickly gestured to Tao'er and Ayan, "Go!"

Tao'er was surprised that this little girl was so strong; how come she had never noticed before?

However, now was not the time to ask questions. She quickly carried Ayan on her back and subconsciously followed Dongkui out of the alley, winding her way through the narrow passages until they arrived at a secluded and deserted courtyard.

Dongkui closed the courtyard gate, listened carefully to the sounds outside, and then turned around.

"Sister Dongkui, how...how do you know...kung fu?"

That skill of using a blowgun wasn't something you can learn in a day or two.

Tao'er put Ayan down and looked at her with surprise and uncertainty.

"Sister Tao'er, this is a long story. I was originally responsible for escorting the Li family's caravan, but later Miss married into the Xiao family."

The master was afraid that the young lady would be bullied by the Xiao family, so he made me the young lady's personal maid.

As an orphan with no parents, I can do anything.

Back then, it was Mr. Xiao who bought me from human traffickers, which saved my life.

I am grateful for your kindness, and since the master asked me to serve the young lady, I will serve her.

Tao'er said "Oh," and then added, "I see!"

She thought to herself, "No wonder Dongkui knows these things. She usually seems silly and simple-minded without any guile. The Third Madam is lucky to have such a loyal maid."

"Young master, are you alright?"

Are you injured?

"I've finally found you."

After Dongkui finished speaking, she looked at the young master again.

Ayan shook his head. "Sister Dongkui, I'm fine. I'm not hurt."

Thank you for saving me and Sister Tao'er just now.

Ayan felt a pang of regret. If Sister Dongkui hadn't arrived just now, he and Sister Tao'er would have been kidnapped by the bad guys.

"Young master and I don't need to be so polite. It's good that you're alright!"

Winter Okra smiled and nodded.

Tao looked at Dongkui with a puzzled expression and asked, "Sister Dongkui, where is this place?"

How did you manage to run into us by such a coincidence?

Could it be that Miss Nanyu came with you as well?

Tao'er is now hesitant to trust anyone easily, especially Dong Kui, who is Li Nanyu's maid. Although they had a good relationship before, that was in the Prime Minister's residence.

Dongkui regained some of her usual slightly naive expression and said with a smile, "Sister Tao'er, Young Master Ayan, let's make this a short story."

Third Madam, no, my young lady asked me a couple of days ago to have someone keep an eye on Steward Zhou and Granny Wang, just to find you.

She will come to see you soon.

This is one of the young lady's courtyards, but it has been uninhabited for many years and is somewhat desolate. Please don't mind.

Ayan was very happy to hear this. At first, he was a little angry with his third aunt, thinking that she was heartless and ungrateful.

Now that she's taken the initiative to rescue them, it doesn't seem so bad after all.

"Oh, I see. Thank you very much, Miss Nanyu."

Tao'er showed gratitude, but in her heart she was thinking: Li Nanyu left the Xiao family without hesitation or second thought.

She could disregard even her own daughter, so why would she care about the life or death of the young master of the Xiao family?

She even asked Sister Dongkui to have someone keep an eye on Steward Zhou and Granny Wang, showing how eager she was to find them.

However, she did not show any emotion.

She guessed that Li Nanyu must have some ulterior motive.

It's possible that she didn't tell Dongkui. She just observed carefully, and Dongkui wasn't pretending; she was probably unaware.

Li Nanyu kept it a secret even from her personal maid, so it must have been something very secretive and important.

We shouldn't linger here. Let's get rid of the winter melon in front of us first, lest we alert the enemy.

"Sister Tao'er, although my young lady has divorced Third Master and left the Xiao family, I hope you will not blame her."

She had no choice. She told the servant that the master only had one daughter, and she could not go with the third master of the Xiao family.

She didn't want to implicate the Xiao family and the second young master of the Xiao family because of herself.

so………"

"Sister Dongkui, you don't need to say these things. Everyone has their own choices."

I think it's normal and I understand.

As for whether the Xiao family will forgive your young lady, I don't know, and I can't speak for them.

After all, I'm just a lowly cook in the Xiao family, not even as important as you!

However, I think your young mistress arranged for you to come and save the young master of the Xiao family; I believe they will be grateful.

Tao'er's words were reasonable and logical.

Dongkui nodded. "Little sister Tao'er, actually my young lady is a very nice person."

You don't know, because today is the day the Xiao family is exiled, she anticipated that the young master might come today, so she had me keep watch nearby early this morning.

Oh, and she also had her maid prepare some clothes, shoes, socks, and other items for the Third Master of the Xiao family.

Actually, she still had some feelings for Third Master.

Also, she said she would find a way to get you out of the city.

Therefore, this servant hopes that you…”

Dongkui knew that it was indeed a mistake for Miss to divorce and leave the Xiao family back then.

But she was just a servant girl and couldn't make decisions for her master.

The Third Master of the Xiao family was such a good person; it was only because the young lady had schemed to get into his bed that he did so…

"Sister Dongkui, let's not talk about these things anymore. Go and inform your young lady!"

We'll wait for her here.

"No matter what, Miss Nanyu saved Ayan, and Third Master won't blame her."

Tao interrupted her, thinking to herself, "Sister Dongkui, you should hurry up and leave. We still need to escape!"

Dongkui nodded and said, "Sister Tao'er, young master, you should stay here and not go outside."

I quickly called my young lady over.

She's nearby...

Tao'er nodded. "Yes, Sister Dongkui, don't worry, we won't wander off or go anywhere."

Dongkui turned around and ran out.

Tao shook her head, thinking to herself: What an innocent and naive little girl.

He was completely unaware that he had acted as the villain for his master.

After waiting for a while, Tao'er could no longer hear footsteps outside, confirming that Tao'er had left.

She jogged to the door, opened it halfway, and looked carefully outside. There was no one guarding it.

She ran back quickly and said urgently, "Ayan, let's leave immediately, we can't stay here any longer."

"Sister Tao'er, why do we have to leave here?"

"Didn't Sister Dongkui tell us to stay here and wait for Auntie San?"

Ayan looked at Sister Tao'er with a puzzled expression, not understanding what was going on.

"The Third Madam is not a good person; we cannot trust her."

Sister Dongkui might have been deceived as well.

So we must leave quickly.

Okay, don't ask so many questions. Sister Tao'er wouldn't hurt you.

"ah………

Third Aunt is a bad person, Sister Tao'er, let's go quickly!

Upon hearing this, Ayan's expression changed, and he quickly pulled Tao'er towards the door.

Before I could even open the door, I heard it creak open and footsteps approached.

Tao'er quickly pulled Ayan behind her and hid him, a bad feeling immediately welling up inside her.