Madam Shen

When we reached Fang Qiong’s guest room, we found that Shen Mu has sent his personal servant Madam Shen to serve as her new maid.

Madam Shen was a stern-looking woman with sharp features. She bowed to us and introduced herself.

“Welcome to the Shen family, Lady Fang. I will be serving you during your stay here.”

Fang Qiong thanked her and tried to dismiss her.

"Sorry Lady Fang but Master Shen has instructed me to stay always close to you."

“Oh.” Fang Qiong said, disappointed. “Well, I suppose I can’t argue with that.”

Madam Shen smiled and followed Fang Qiong into the room. I was about to follow them when Madam Shen stopped me.

“Where do you think you’re going?” She asked.

“I’m Lady Fang’s bodyguard.” I said.

“Doesn't mean that you will follow her everywhere." She said.

Fang Qiong nodded and reluctantly closed the door on me.

I gritted my teeth and walked away. I knew Fang Qiong was only following our plans, but I still didn’t like the idea of being separated from her.

I gritted my teeth and walked away. I knew Fang Qiong was only following our plans, but I still didn’t like the idea of being separated from her.

I decided to spy on them. I summoned my omniscience stone and floated it towards the window of Fang Qiong’s room. It hovered outside the window, allowing me to see inside without being noticed.

Fang Qiong was sitting on the bed, reading a book. Madam Shen was standing by the door, watching her closely.

“Why are you staring at me?” Fang Qiong asked Madam Shen.

“Just making sure you don’t need anything.” She replied.

Fang Qiong rolled her eyes and continued reading her book.

A few minutes later there was a knock on the door. Madam Shen opened it to reveal a middle aged woman standing outside.

“Young Master Shen has sent me to help Lady Fang choose a dress for tonight.” The woman said, entering the room.

Madam Shen stepped aside to let her pass.

The woman was a clothier, sent by Shen Mu to help Fang Qiong choose a dress for the evening banquet. She laid out several dresses on the bed and started showing them to Fang Qiong.

“This one would look lovely on you, milady.” She said, holding up a tight green dress.

Fang Qiong examined it and frowned, “It’s a little too revealing, don’t you think?”

The woman smiled, “Master Shen specifically requested this dress.”

“That doesn’t answer my question.” Fang Qiong said.

Madam Shen stepped forward, “Lady Fang, you will wear whatever Master Shen chooses for you.”

Fang Qiong glared at her, “I don’t think so.”

“Do you want to disobey your future husband?” Madam Shen asked, her voice taking on a threatening tone.

Fang Qiong hesitated for a moment before reluctantly picking up the red dress.

“This will do.” She said, handing it to the clothier.

The woman smiled and took the dress, leaving the room with Madam Shen following closely behind her.

Fang Qiong sighed and sat back down on the bed. She picked up her book and started reading again.

I watched her for a few more minutes before retracting my omniscience stone. I had seen enough.