Ridiculous!

Not letting her go see Xiaoxiao was one thing.

But now even Beth can’t ask about her!

Liang Anya couldn’t hold it in any longer and walked straight out of the room.

Beth knew she was heading to Vivi’s, so she quickly followed.

They went downstairs, around the corridor, and to the end, which was Vivi’s room.

This floor belonged to Ryan’s family.

Liang Anya pounded on Vivi’s door.

Soon, a servant opened it, surprised at who they saw, "Why are you here? Miss Vivi said you’re not allowed to come..."

She interrupted, "Why won’t you even let Beth ask about Xiaoxiao? Is something wrong with her?"

Before she finished, Vivi came out, frowning, "Miyasha is plump and healthy. The Hall Master visits her every day; do you think something could be wrong? Please go back."

Having come this far, Liang Anya wasn’t willing to leave easily. When she faintly heard the baby’s little cooing from inside, her heart melted like water, turning soft and overflowing with longing, "I haven’t seen Xiaoxiao for so long. Please let me see her, hold her."

Vivi still hadn’t let go of her grievance about sending Beth to invite the Hall Master to her room, so she refused, "The Hall Master never said you could see the child."

"But he didn’t say I couldn’t either. He just asked you to temporarily look after Xiaoxiao, but didn’t forbid me from seeing her! You’re abusing your authority!"

"Then go talk to the Hall Master. As long as he gives the word, I won’t stop you. I’ll let you see her as much as you want." Vivi appeared business-like and turned into the room.

"Wait...! What do you want me to do? I just want one look!" Liang Anya was anxious, her tone carrying a hint of pleading.

Vivi paused and smirked, "Xiaoxiao is drinking milk now, not convenient to meet. How about this... the corridor hasn’t been cleaned today. Would Miss Liang please clean it first, and then..."

"Fine, I’ll do it!" Liang Anya saw through it, Vivi was just trying to make things difficult for her.

But to see Xiaoxiao, she would do anything, even climb mountains of swords.

"Miss Liang..." Beth hurriedly called, but saw her take the cleaning cloth from the servant and kneel down.

This European-style mansion had wooden floors, and cleaning involved painstakingly wiping it clean, bit by bit.

Having finished almost the entire corridor, she wiped sweat from her brow, didn’t even catch a breath, and rushed to the door, "I’m done. Can I see Xiaoxiao now?"

Vivi emerged, glanced at the corridor, and as she saw Anya trying to dart inside, grabbed her arm, "Hey hey hey, what are you doing."

"Didn’t we agree once I cleaned, I could see Xiaoxiao?"

"Yes, but look, Miss Liang, there are still spots over there, and there too, all dusty. Seems Miss Liang got distracted wanting to see Miyasha. Take your time, no rush." Vivi folded her arms, blocking the doorway.

Beth couldn’t bear to watch, realizing Vivi had no intention of letting Miss Liang see Xiaoxiao; this was just deliberate troublemaking.

But Liang Anya didn’t argue, picked up the cleaning cloth again, went back on her knees, and silently began wiping once more.

Sweat dripped onto the floor, but thinking of seeing Xiaoxiao perked her spirits back up.

At that moment, footsteps approached from behind, getting closer, then stopped.

"What are you doing!" It was a man’s familiar voice, filled with rage. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

She trembled, straightened up, and turned around.

Si Yuheng, accompanied by his close subordinates, stood in front of her, staring at her face with a hint of ferocity.

"Miss Liang, we just went to your room and couldn’t find you, what are you doing here?" Si Yuheng’s aide was taken aback.

She stood up, having been kneeling too long, was a bit anemic, her vision went black, and she wavered.

Seeing her condition, Si Yuheng’s face turned stormy as if he just tasted something vile, stepped forward, and grabbed her arm to steady her.

After looking everywhere and not finding this woman, it turned out she was acting like a maid here!

Seeing her dirty face and fingers slightly wrinkled from soaking, his gaze darkening to a terrifying depth.

Beth replied on behalf of Liang Anya, "Miss Liang wanted to see Xiaoxiao, but... but Miss Vivi wouldn’t allow it, said it’s up to the Hall Master’s approval."

So, this woman was acting like a free maid here to win Vivi’s favor just to catch a glimpse of the baby?

Si Yuheng sneered, utterly shameful!

Vivi hadn’t expected the Hall Master to show up, was about to speak, but Si Yuheng gave her a fierce glare.

This gaze, just like that time in the Fencing Room, was filled with displeasure and fury.

Vivi shivered.

Si Yuheng opened his mouth, "Just like what she did earlier. Do it once yourself."

Everyone was shocked.

Vivi realized the Hall Master was speaking to her, stammered, "Wha-What do you mean..."

"Whatever you made her do just now, do it yourself now."

Vivi turned pale, "Master..."

"Do I have to repeat myself?" His voice grew colder.

Vivi gritted her teeth, took the cleaning cloth, knelt down, and began wiping along the wooden floor.

The servants and nannies couldn’t believe their eyes to see Miss Vivi being reprimanded, all kept silent like cicadas in winter.

Xiaoxiao was currently being cared for by Vivi, so Liang Anya didn’t want Vivi to hold a grudge because of Si Yuheng’s scolding and take it out on Xiaoxiao, so she spoke up, "How about..."

"Shut up." Si Yuheng gave her a chilling glare, "Are you an idiot? Do you do whatever you’re told?! If she told you to jump off a building, would you do it?"

Liang Anya glanced at the window, it was only the second floor, below was a thick soft lawn, wouldn’t die if jumped. If Vivi had really told her to jump just now in exchange for seeing Xiaoxiao, she might have done it in a hot-headed moment.

Si Yuheng saw her expression, instantly guessed her answer, face turning even paler, fuming, "Could you embarrass me any more! I can’t believe I let a dimwit like you give me an heir!"

Liang Anya clenched her fist, if a pig gave you a child, what does that make you, a boar?

Right then, a deep, authoritative voice sounded, "What is going on here?"

Ryan, having heard the commotion from his daughter’s side, came over, seeing Vivi kneeling teary-eyed on the wooden floor cleaning, paused, dumbfounded.

Vivi saw her father, straightened up, eyes reddened, "Daddy..."

A nanny quickly went over, quietly explained the earlier situation.

Ryan looked at Liang Anya, his gaze seemingly calm yet with an indescribable chill and displeasure, then turned to Si Yuheng, "Hall Master, Vivi is young and not sensible, this time, let’s just forget it."

It was evident that Ryan’s words carried weight.

Si Yuheng didn’t say forgive nor not forgive, simply coldly said, "Ryan, don’t get too engrossed in hall affairs, take the time to teach your daughter more."