007, Whose Loyalty

  Bai Luli gazed coldly at the maid, who was both shocked and terrified, and unexpectedly discovered that in the depths of the maid's frightened eyes, a glimmer of joy flickered, causing her to fix her gaze on the maid's small, thin body.

  Is it an illusion? Yet, it doesn't seem like one. A person's eyes won't lie, and she has seen countless people, able to discern the truth from falsehood after appearances. This little maid in front of her, who is called Shamu, who is she really? Her face is ruined like this, how can she still tell who she is?

  Although she had doubts in her mind, Bai Lius face was still icy cold, with a sinister aura that seemed to be able to take the little maids life at any moment. However, at this moment, the little maid who faced Bai Liu's icy cold and sinister expression slowly put down her fear and replaced it with an excited and respectful look. Unexpectedly, she immediately knelt down on both knees and kowtowed heavily to Bai Liu, knocking her head loudly on the ground. Bai Liu slightly furrowed her brow, but the little maid exclaimed excitedly: "This servant has finally seen Young Miss again! This servant thanks Young Miss for saving my life!"

  Although unexpected, Bai Luli did not put down her guard and still coldly looked at the excited maid, without saying a word.

  The little maid, Sha Mu, saw Bai Liu Li and didn't react. She stood up straight but didn't stand up all the way, instead burying her head low and clutching her pants tightly with both hands. With a mix of embarrassment and respect, she said: "Young Mistress may not remember me, but I will remember Young Mistress's kindness for my entire life. Three years ago, Young Mistress saved me on the street, gave me money to buy medicine for my mother, and even took me in as a maid in the manor..."

  Perhaps it was because she had spoken to the point of heartache, Sha Mu once again knocked her head against Bai Liu Li's forehead, even if everyone said that Big Sister was a big villain, she still regarded Big Sister as a benefactor, believing that Big Sister was a good person. Although after entering the White Manor, she never had the opportunity to get close to Big Sister, but Big Sister was the first person besides her parents who treated her well. As for Big Sister's figure and appearance, she remembered them clearly. And although everyone said that Big Sister was dead, and although the face of the woman in front of her was ruined, she still recognized her. This was definitely her benefactor, Big Sister, there was no mistake!

  Bai Luli's icy gaze flickered on Shamoke's body, quickly searching through her memories for this person. It seemed that three years ago, Bai Luli had indeed taken in a sloppy little girl as a maid... more information...

  "Since you consider me your benefactor, then you should remember that it was on a certain day in a certain month three years ago that I took you in." She had recalled the specific day three years ago when she had taken in a little girl named Sha Mu. The reason she could still remember this matter was because that day coincided with the day her sworn brother, Sheng Ye, first arrived at the city. Now that the little maid had answered her question, she would be able to decide whether the little maid's life should be spared or not.

  Sha Mu suddenly looked up at Bai Liu Li, perhaps because he finally heard Bai Liu Li speak, his eyes and eyebrows were filled with surprise, without thinking, he replied: "On the seventh day of the first ten days of June, I still remember that day's sun was very big, the young lady wore a black satin shirt with red edges, braided a high braid, riding a white horse."

  At that time, she almost thought the person who appeared in front of her was a handsome young master, then she knew it wasn't a young master but a young lady, and later found out that her benefactor was the so-called number one evil woman among the common people.

  Bai Liuli listened to Shamu's answer, her icy gaze suddenly became somewhat dazed. Ah, yes, that day, she was dressed in men's attire and hairstyle as usual, riding a tall horse and appearing before Yu Shiyan, then he looked at her with a gentle smile and said, "Liuli cousin is truly one of a kind, just like a female hero."

  Perhaps it was his gentleness, perhaps it was his praise, or perhaps it was his appreciation for her that set him apart from others who despised her. On that day, she fell into the quagmire of love and could no longer extricate herself.

  However, Bai Liuli's daze only lasted for a moment, and she quickly regained her composure. Her gaze at Shamu was slightly less cold because Shamu's answer matched the one in her memory from that day. So, she decided to spare his life. Now, she needed a loyal helper, and this little servant boy could be an option.

  "Is your name Shamu?" Bai Liuli looked at Shamu who was still kneeling on the ground and nodded slightly, saying lightly, "Get up."

  "Thank you, young mistress!" Samuk was about to knock his head again, but was stopped by Bai Liuli's outstretched hand. The shock in Samuk's eyes was actually joyful emotion, and he quickly got up.

  "Shamude, aren't you afraid of this face? Aren't you afraid that I'm a dead person?" The candlelight danced in Bailiuli's eyes, making her face look even more gruesome. However, this time Shamude didn't show any fear or surprise, instead he smiled sincerely and simply, "Big sister is a good person, and also Shamude's benefactor. Even if big sister has changed her appearance, even if big sister is a dead person, Shamude isn't afraid."

  Shamuke's words were like a bolt of lightning, striking Bai Liuli's heart, causing her gaze to change suddenly. Although the shock on her face quickly disappeared, the tremors in her heart took a long time to subside.

  She knew it was the emotional turmoil of Bailiuli's death for so-called love that was haunting her mind.

  If these words were spoken by a lover, how sweet would they be? If these words were spoken by a family member, how happy would it be? She had heard such words before, but she died from the betrayal of those who spoke them. Now, hearing such words again, she could finally tell whether they were true or false. The smile and eyes of the little maid in front of her were not fake, her words came from the heart, and Bai Liuli suddenly felt pitiful and ridiculous. What she had truly gained was only the sincere treatment of this small maid.

  Having someone who treats her sincerely is enough, even if it's just a trivial and insignificant little maid.

  "Alright, Shamu, from now on, you'll follow me and stay by my side. How does that sound?" Whoever truly treats her with kindness will never be stingy with their trust; she uses people without suspicion and will never misjudge anyone again. "Yes, I'm not dead, I'm still alive, and I'll return to the White family once more."

  Back at the White House, Bai Luli, who had been wronged and was determined to clear her name, sent those who had harmed her one by one to hell.

  Bai Liuli's ordinary words sounded like a thunderclap to Sha Mu, leaving her stunned and momentarily forgetting how to react. Following the young mistress meant she had jumped from being a third-rate maid to a first-rate one, and as the young mistress' personal maid, no one would dare bully her again. What an honor!

  When Shamu came to his senses and was about to kneel down again to thank Bailiuli, he was stopped once more. Then, Bailiuli's icy voice sounded, "Shamu, your sincerity towards me doesn't need to be expressed through kneeling, understand?"

  Shamu's heart skipped a beat as she looked into Bailiuli's eyes, then nodded vigorously, "I understand."

  "So tell me everything that happened in the palace over the past two days."

  Sha Mu respectfully and carefully told Bai Liu Li everything she knew over the past two days, Bai Liu Li used her index finger to gently stir the candle flame, the flame danced in her deep eyes, finally, only a faint "sizzling" sound was heard, the medicine pavilion fell back into darkness.

  Shamu was shocked again, because the candle flame that was still jumping had been pinched out by Bailiuli with her fingertips!

  Until a faint scent of burning was smelled at the tip of her nose, Bai Liuli slowly loosened her grip on the candlewick and walked out of the house.