Zhiqiu was a hereditary servant of the Pei Family.
Compared to some of the branch family members, those like her, whose ancestors had served the Pei Family for generations, had even deeper ties.
To accompany her master in death was what she was supposed to do.
Cui Lingyao watched from the side, glaring in frustration. There was nothing she could do to stop it.
She knew he was merciless, but she never imagined he wouldn't even spare a maidservant.
'It would have been as simple as lifting a hand.'
Xie Jinbai set down his bamboo brush, stamped his personal seal on the rice paper, slowly rolled up the letter, placed it in a bamboo tube sealed with wax, and ordered, "Send this back to the Capital City."
Cui Lingyao had just glanced at it and knew it was a private letter for the Emperor.
Liu Rong acknowledged the order. Before leaving, he braced himself and offered a piece of advice, "Your Highness, you should get some rest."
The sky outside had already darkened.
