They weren’t the only ones in the courtyard. People originally assigned to serve in the inn would also come to clean, run errands, and deliver food and water.

No one knew who was walking around or who had been to this courtyard. How could they investigate who it was?

The commotion outside alarmed Consort Su. She quickly sent someone to find out what was happening.

When she heard the news, she was furious. “Investigate! Investigate immediately! This is preposterous!”

Nanny Ling had already rinsed her mouth and felt a bit better. Upon hearing Consort Su’s command, she was very touched. She hurriedly expressed her gratitude, saying, “I’ll investigate this personally!”

Consort Su nodded and replied with a cold smile, “Go quickly! If you find out who did this, they will be flogged to death!”

Daring to scheme against her trusted aide was akin to slapping her in the face. If she let this matter go easily, what would happen next?

Nanny Ling was enraged. She summoned the stewardesses of the inn and instructed them to find everyone who had been to the courtyard that day.

The stewardesses were naturally reluctant. What was the matter? If they weren’t informed, they wouldn’t call anyone for that!

After all, everyone had work to do and didn’t have much free time. Moreover, it was late at night, making it inconvenient.

Nanny Ling was reluctant to mention such an embarrassing incident. She considered claiming that her master had lost something, but before she could speak, one of the stewardesses smiled and said, “I heard you fell quite badly. Did someone sprinkle beans?”

Nanny Ling stared at her. “How did you know?”

“I just heard people talking about it. It’s not a secret!”

Nanny Ling couldn’t hide it anymore and sneered. “That’s right! Can you call everyone over now? You have to give me an explanation for this!”

Being teased like that and suffering a heavy fall was unbearable. Not only was it painful, but her posture had been ugly, and she couldn’t tolerate it.

The stewardess who had spoken earlier smiled lightly and said indifferently, “Isn’t it just an accidental fall? Nanny Ling, be more careful in the future. It’s not a big deal. Everyone is busy and doesn’t have time to argue with you. Nanny Ling, don’t forget that you slapped me today and even kicked my subordinate to the ground, cutting your hand in the process. Didn’t we also admit we were unlucky and didn’t argue with you? Why are you making a mountain out of a molehill now that it’s your turn?”

The other two stewards echoed her sentiments.

Nanny Ling was stunned and looked at the stewardess.

The stewardess didn’t avoid her gaze at all. Her eyes met Nanny Ling’s directly, and she even smiled meaningfully.

Nanny Ling’s heart skipped a beat. She seemed to understand…

She had either fallen for no reason or because of the person in front of her.

Heh, she was holding a grudge.

She had hit someone in the afternoon, and she had fallen at night…

Anger rose in Nanny Ling’s heart, and she stared at the stewardess with hatred.

The stewardess smiled slightly, as if she could tell that Nanny Ling already understood what was going on, but she was not afraid at all. Her expression clearly said that Nanny Ling could try again if she dared.

If Nanny Ling had the ability to make a move, she shouldn’t blame others for taking revenge.

This was the city of Huaixi province!

Nanny Ling smiled stiffly and slowly said, “Heh, you’re right. This is indeed not a big deal. Tell everyone to be careful in the future. Otherwise, it won’t be fun if they fall.”