Lan Shu returned to her own room and wept on her bed.
Given to Wen Congrui by the Old Madam of the Wen Family since she was young, she had loyally served him for seven years and had risen to become his Chief Maid, greatly trusted and valued by him. Therefore, in front of those she served under, she was highly respected, not only did the people inside and outside the estate give her some face, but even outsiders like Shopkeeper Lin currently would respectfully call her Miss Lan Shu, wouldn't they?
Although it was never explicitly stated at home, everyone knew what role a man's maid played. If the master was willing, she could become Wen Congrui's concubine and, after the Matriarch entered the marriage and bore a Legitimate Son, perhaps out of favor, she might even become a secondary wife with a son or daughter to elevate her status. With that, her life would be complete.
