"Sit down, please don't get agitated. It's not Bai Su," Qi Zhenzhen helped Madam Yun to sit. Her hands trembled with emotion.
Madam Yun was anxious, "Who is it? Is my Zhenzhen alright?"
"I'm just guessing. Because I've received all of Zhenzhen's memories, I know some of her habitual little details. Thinking back, I believe she is indeed Zhenzhen," Qi Zhenzhen's tone was certain, "It's Hong Dou."
Madam Yun was a little surprised, her mouth slightly agape, images of Hong Dou constantly flashing through her mind.
The young maid was very capable and treated her exceptionally well. Ever since she arrived, Madam Yun had clearly been much more relaxed. Hong Dou managed all the major and minor affairs of the mansion flawlessly. Moreover, this time, if not for Hong Dou's alertness, even if Madam Yun had been rescued, she wouldn't have been able to return to the Marquis's mansion. To avoid becoming a stain on her two children's lives, she would have had no choice but to die. There were other servants around her, but none seemed as attentive as Hong Dou.
Recalling carefully what Hong Dou usually liked to eat, weren't they all things Zhenzhen loved before she left the Marquis's mansion?
Seeing Madam Yun's expression, Qi Zhenzhen knew she must have recalled something.
"When can Hong Dou come back?"
"If all goes well, she can be back tonight."
Madam Yun wished she could fly to Hong Dou's side immediately, but she also knew she couldn't be impatient.
"She saved me, will she be in danger?"
"I've sent people to meet her. Rest assured."
"What if it's not her?" Madam Yun murmured. "No, no, it must be. Her little habits are exactly like Zhenzhen's when she was little. How did I not notice before? Don't worry, I won't rashly acknowledge her. If it is her, I'll recognize her as my adopted daughter. What do you think? I don't intend for your identities to be restored. You are still my daughter, still the second young lady of the Marquis's mansion."
Madam Yun spoke somewhat incoherently, as if afraid Qi Zhenzhen would overthink things.
Moreover, such an unbelievable event, even if spoken aloud, might not be believed by anyone. People might think she had gone mad. Even if they believed her, they might consider Zhenzhen and Hong Dou as monsters, and then they would be in danger.
Qi Zhenzhen nodded obediently, "Don't worry about these things. As long as she is Zhenzhen, anything is fine. Even if she isn't, you were in danger this time, and it was thanks to her. It's only right that we treat her well."
Madam Yun nodded repeatedly.
"If it is her, do you think I should tell Yi Ge'er? I think I should. Their sisterly bond is very strong," Madam Yun asked and answered herself.
"It's all up to you. However, besides you and Yi Ge'er, I think this matter should not be known by anyone else," Qi Zhenzhen said.
Madam Yun nodded without hesitation, "You're right."
This day was particularly agonizing for Madam Yun. By the time evening arrived, the person had not returned.
"Zhenzhen, do you think something might have happened to Hong Dou?"
"No, Hong Dou is skilled, and people are meeting her. She'll be fine. She's probably traveling by carriage, which would be much slower," Qi Zhenzhen comforted her.
Madam Yun remained restless, pacing back and forth to the mountain gate, which made Bai Su sigh with emotion, "Your mother treats that little maid too well."
"To my mother, she is a lifesaver. Isn't it only right to treat her well? Not only my mother treats her well, but I will also treat her well!" Qi Zhenzhen said seriously.
Bai Su tilted her head and thought, "You're right. A life-saving grace should be repaid. I'm also very curious about Hong Dou. I'm thinking that when she has time, I'll learn from her how to change faces. It's truly amazing, much more convenient than using those masks."