Beth finished introducing the main personnel composition in the castle and became a living map, starting to introduce various places inside and outside the castle.

For example, where is the master bedroom, where is the guest room, where is the library, and where is the entertainment room.

Also, the Hall Master lives on the top floor of the castle, and several Principals live with their families in the annex next to the castle.

Liang Anya’s ears were overwhelmed by the information, and she clicked her tongue, realizing that exploring the Si Family castle clearly wouldn’t be a matter of just a few days.

Feeling curious, she couldn’t help but ask, "Where do your Hall Master’s mistresses live?"

Beth was stunned, understanding that she probably noticed Kasey present today: "Kasey and others don’t live in the castle; today they came to welcome the Hall Master back to the country."

Liang Anya exhaled a sigh of relief, which was good because she didn’t want to deal with his mistresses, keeping a distance was best.

Beth saw her relaxed expression, misunderstood, and complimented with a smile: "Rest assured, not every woman can live in the castle like Miss Liang."

Does this mean I should thank him for getting better treatment than his mistresses?

No matter how much I avoided it, I still ended up at this point, becoming one of the women around him in A Country?

Liang Anya sternly said, "Beth, I am not your Hall Master’s mistress. Please don’t compare me with his women in the future."

Beth stuck out her tongue, thinking, she even had a little heir, if she’s not the Hall Master’s woman, could she be the Hall Master’s man...

At that moment, there was a knock on the slightly ajar door, and it opened.

Beth saw the visitor, hurried over, and politely said, "Miss Vivi has arrived."

Liang Anya glanced over; it was the Western beauty who had been standing outside the castle with Ryan awaiting Si Yuheng’s return.

Vivi held two rectangular boxes, one large and one small.

"I’ve come to deliver the evening’s attire for Miss Liang." Vivi’s indifferent gaze drifted to Liang Anya, carrying the same lofty nobility as before.

She spoke in Chinese, although not as standard as a Chinese, her fluency was impressive among Westerners.

It seemed she was a socialite proficient in many foreign languages.

Her eyes and demeanor were somewhat similar to someone, precisely Ryan.

While Liang Anya was pondering, Beth introduced, "Miss Liang, Vivi is Chief Ryan’s daughter and has lived in the castle since childhood."

No wonder she looks so similar, as she’s the daughter of that Chief Ryan.

Liang Anya politely said, "Thank you, Miss Vivi. But... evening attire? What’s that?"

"There’s a banquet this evening to welcome the Hall Master back. Miss Liang and Miss Xiaoxiao are also invited." Vivi looked Liang Anya up and down, slightly furrowing her brows: "This outfit isn’t very suitable for the banquet. It’s almost time, go and change."

Liang Anya glanced at her own attire, a light blue woolen sweater jacket over a white T-shirt and jeans. While it might not be ideal for a banquet, it shouldn’t be too out of place.

Vivi’s gaze at her clothes seemed as if she were looking at a pile of dog—excrement.

She restrained her inner displeasure and politely said, "Thank you, Miss Vivi. I’ll change shortly."

However, Vivi seemed not to trust her, glancing at Beth: "Beth, Miss Liang is an Asian commoner, she likely doesn’t understand European banquet etiquette. You must provide proper guidance, so she doesn’t embarrass herself, as the Hall Master would blame me otherwise."

"Yes, Miss Vivi." Beth replied.

"Asian commoner," these four words, Vivi said naturally, as if she didn’t think there was anything wrong.

Liang Anya detected the strong disdain within them.

As expected, Vivi delivered the clothes only because Si Yuheng instructed her to, not out of willingness.

Having studied in Europe, Liang Anya was well aware that in the eyes of many Europeans, Asians were regarded as inferior.

In some countries, Asians were even seen as lower in status than Africans.

These self-proclaimed superior Europeans called Africans "the N-word" and Asians "the Yellow Peril."

This Miss Vivi likely thought the same way.

After delivering the clothes, Vivi didn’t stay a minute longer, as if the room would damage her status, and turned to leave.

Outside in the corridor, at the end, Ryan was standing there.

"Daddy." Vivi walked up a few steps, her voice carrying a slight grievance.

Of course, Ryan knew what was troubling his beloved daughter. He glanced at the room on the other side of the corridor: "Vivi, don’t be angry. This woman won’t be staying long."

But Vivi clearly did not believe so, her ample bosom heaving with agitation: "She just asked Beth not to compare her with the Hall Master’s mistresses. It seems she doesn’t even see herself as merely a mistress but aspires to become the mistress of this place!"

"Is that so?" Ryan frowned, reassuring her: "Even if she thinks so, it’s just her wishful thinking. How could a yellow-skinned girl of common background become the Lady of Beiming Hall?"

"But that Asian girl gave birth to a daughter for the Hall Master, and Daddy, look, the Hall Master not only brought her back but also let her live in the castle...none of the Hall Master’s mistresses have been able to stay there. Obviously, he regards her as special." Vivi’s large eyes flickered with anxiety.

The Hall Master’s previous mistresses, such as Kasey and Amy, Vivi didn’t care about.

Because she understood that those women were merely the Hall Master’s playthings and could never become the lady of Beiming Hall.

But this Asian girl arriving with a child did unsettle her.

Ryan’s tone was firm: "Even if the Hall Master holds that Asian girl in special regard, so what? The Hall Master wouldn’t be foolish to that extent, and we Principals wouldn’t agree either."

Hearing her father’s words, Vivi didn’t say anything more, but pinched the hem of her skirt, whimpering coquettishly to Ryan: "Daddy."

Ryan was well aware of his daughter’s wishes: "Rest assured, Vivi, no woman by the Hall Master’s side is more suitable to be his wife than you. Daddy will arrange it for you if there’s a chance."

With her father’s certainty, Vivi breathed a sigh of relief, her flawless face relaxed.

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Meanwhile, in the bedroom.

Beth had already opened the two gift boxes.

Inside the two boxes, one contained Liang Anya’s evening gown.

The other was for Xiaoxiao, a pink and gold princess dress, hand-stitched, stunningly beautiful, even accompanied by a tiny baby crown for headwear.

"Time is running short, Miss Liang should go and change." Beth dutifully pushed Liang Anya towards the dressing room.

Upon shutting the door, Liang Anya evaluated the dressing room and couldn’t help but click her tongue.

The dressing room alone in the bedroom spanned over eighty square meters. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Apart from the handcrafted luxury wardrobes and shoe cabinets, the walls were inlaid with gold-edged mirrors.