weddingnovel Chapter 1411 - 1405: Questioning
Chapter 1411 - 1405: Questioning
Lancaster Family’s old residence.Called over by the elder from the branch family, Aunt Xu and Aunt Zhang were a bit puzzled.
"Sir, is there a reason you called us over? If not, we’ll head back. There’s soup simmering on the stove."
Aunt Zhang said with a laugh, knowing there was resentment between the elder and her own master, so she didn’t want any involvement.
"Simmering soup?"
Callum Lancaster raised his eyebrows, asking with a half-smile, "Wow, really didn’t expect this. The maid’s food in the Lancaster Family head’s household is pretty good! Didn’t I hear that Madam went on vacation? What, are you two looking to take over now while your master isn’t around?"
Upon Callum Lancaster’s inquiry, Aunt Xu immediately felt intimidated, covertly glancing at the three men on the sofa, not daring to breathe loudly.
Aunt Zhang had been working at the Lancaster Family for a long time, and the maids at the main residence couldn’t be bullied by just anyone.
She promptly smiled, maintaining dignity, "Second Young Master, you’re joking. Although Madam is away, the eldest young master’s family still needs to eat."
"Oh, Aunt Zhang, the way you talk, it’s as if Robert’s family doesn’t have a housekeeper!"
Callum Lancaster scoffed dismissively again, waiting for his son to finish mocking before Daemon Lancaster pretended to sternly reprimand, "Callum, don’t speak nonsense! If your cousin hears, he might think you’re ridiculing him!"
"Well, it’s true." Callum Lancaster muttered unconcernedly.
Maximilian Lancaster leaned on the sofa, his eyes slightly misty, always gazing at the two aunts.
Aunt Zhang slightly curled her lips, although saying nothing, her meaning of mockery was obvious.
According to the Lancaster Family’s old rules, the family head of the main residence and the acting matriarch had the authority to intervene in branch family affairs and could give orders to their maids, while the branches did not have this privilege.
Seeing Aunt Zhang’s corner of her lip with that hint of mockery, Maximilian Lancaster withdrew his gaze, took a breath, and said amiably, "Aunt Zhang, you can go back for now. Robert mentioned Aunt Xu’s steamed fish is quite good and wants the maids at home to learn from her."
Maximilian Lancaster’s words were flawless, in terms of intelligence and methods, he left his brother far behind.
Aunt Zhang observed Aunt Xu, who looked as if shivering like a sieve next to her, with an impassive face, slightly lowered her head, curved her lips, and said "Yes."
Then turned to instruct Aunt Xu, "Sis, since the eldest young master admires your skills, be sure to teach well. Be meticulous about what seasonings to use and not use; we mustn’t disgrace our Madam!"
Aunt Zhang patted Aunt Xu’s shoulder, then heavily pinched it before leaving. Watching Aunt Zhang’s unhurried silhouette, Aunt Xu reached out a hand, "Sister Zhang..."
After Aunt Zhang left, Aunt Xu withdrew her gaze, forcing a smile at the father and sons trio, "E-Eldest young master, I certainly won’t withhold my skills."
Maximilian Lancaster slightly smiled, an unfathomable expression reflected in his eyes, "Good, I hope you indeed do so..."
Walking out of Daemon Lancaster’s residence, Aunt Zhang’s gentle smile vanished, her brows darkened as she walked out of the courtyard, and she retrieved her cellphone from her pocket.
"Young Master, Aunt Xu was called by the elder for questioning."
When Aunt Xu returned, Robert Lancaster was sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper, his wife was with their child working on a puzzle at the coffee table.
Seeing Robert Lancaster, Aunt Xu didn’t know if it was due to guilt or something else, she visibly flinched but quickly turned her expression into a smile as she entered.
"Young Master, Young Mistress, back from work?"
"Mm," Robert Lancaster replied absent-mindedly, flipping the pages of his newspaper, "Aunt Xu, did you teach the aunt from the elder’s house?"
"Huh?" Aunt Xu was momentarily stunned by the question, standing dazedly in place.