Chapter 2179

Tian still had doubts in her heart; that male servant just said he hadn’t seen her, perhaps he simply wasn’t paying attention.

But being in the kitchen at this hour wasn’t very normal. Someone like Wen Yu wouldn’t run to the kitchen without good reason.

Earlier, she clearly saw her walking out from the direction of the study.

Thinking of this, Tian glanced toward the study.

The door of the study was tightly closed, but that couldn’t confirm she wasn’t inside earlier.

Noticing Tian looking toward the study, Wen Yu’s eyelids flickered, feeling inexplicably nervous.

“What? You’re just a servant, do I really have to report to you where I’m going?”

Tian withdrew her gaze, replying calmly, “Not at all, just concerned about Madam’s health and keeping an eye out.”

“Forget it, everyone thinks they can run wild these days.”

Her palms were still full of sweat, but Wen Yu could only struggle to maintain her calm.

“Tian, accompany me for a walk, will you?” She tried to divert Tian’s attention.

A flicker of surprise passed through Tian’s eyes as she asked, “Madam, aren’t you going to rest?”

“I slept quite a bit this morning; now I’m not tired at all. I want to go for a walk and perhaps help with digestion.”

“Alright.” Tian stepped forward to support Wen Yu. “Where would Madam like to walk?”

Wen Yu thought for a moment before saying, “We don’t need to go far, just the backyard.”

She dared not go far, fearing that if they ventured to an area without surveillance, Mu Xuri’s people might silence her.

She was quite sure Tian was connected with Mu Xuri, perhaps Mu Xuri had already instructed her to find an opportunity to kill her.

Walking with Tian now served two purposes: ensuring she didn’t grow suspicious and seeking to quickly identify the person behind the scenes.

Only then would Jiu come to protect her and ensure her safe departure.

The two of them left the main hall and headed straight to the backyard.

In the backyard, Wen Yu gazed absentmindedly at the flowers planted there.

Beside her, Tian’s eyes flickered.

She was calculating how to respond to Wen Yu later, doubting this was merely a casual stroll.

“Tian, do the other servants in the Mu family bully you?”

“Why does Madam ask this?”

“I see you doing everything, even serving dishes, which is usually the kitchen’s job.”

Tian laughed mildly, saying, “Not at all; no one in the Mu family bullies me.”

“Since I’m new here, doing more tasks can make others treat me better.”

“Hmm, such thoughts are commendable,” Wen Yu nodded elegantly. “Still, considering your relationship with the Master, you could easily avoid these chores.”

Tian’s expression instantly froze in surprise.

“Madam, what kind of relationship could I possibly have with the Master? It’s merely a master-servant relationship, nothing that would make others view me differently.”

Her heart trembled; could her actions have been too obvious for Wen Yu to see through?

Wen Yu glanced at her, observing Tian’s delicate face.

Her small, exquisite mouth, upturned nose, and sparkling black eyes; Tian was indeed a beauty.

“Generally, people can’t enter the Master’s study, but I’ve encountered you there several times.”

“Don’t tell me, someone new at the Mu Mansion casually has access to the Master’s study.”

Tian’s brow arched as she opened her mouth, intending to explain.

Wen Yu continued, “Actually, love between a man and a woman is quite normal. I’m not formally married to the Master; I’m just one of his women.”