The maids and old women serving the madams knew exactly why they were here today. They had long been unable to stand watching, so now that they had a chance to contribute, they rushed forward without a word. They slapped the two unfamiliar maids Mrs. Lin had just pointed out right to the ground. Although they avoided hitting their faces, the two maids still howled and screamed.
An older servant woman, finding them an eyesore, pulled a handkerchief from her bosom and shoved it straight into their mouths. "You little thieves! You refuse to confess and even dare to resist! It's not like we've done much to you anyway. Screaming like that—are you trying to frame us?"
Tears streamed down the two maids' faces. They had only been bought into the Lin Mansion recently and had just served the madam for a few days. What was going on? How did they suddenly become thieves?
Lin Dali, who had hurried over, saw the scene and immediately shouted, "Stop! Stop it, all of you!"
