"Mi'er, you mustn't disregard proper etiquette or fail to recognize hierarchy," Lady Song admonished her.
Mi'er stuck out her tongue and said nothing more.
Feng Jiu smiled and said, "It's fine. There aren't many rules around me anyway." She looked at Song Mi'er and continued, "I'm letting you follow me because you possess extraordinary culinary skills, and I happen to need someone like you by my side. Of course, that's assuming I find you agreeable."
She spoke with a smile, noticing Song Mi'er's face light up with delight at her words. She continued, "As for Ke Meng, she possesses no outstanding qualities. What use is she to me? Her strength is insufficient to protect me, she's incapable of serving as a handmaid or servant, and she certainly lacks loyalty. Why would I keep such a person by my side?"
