She pitied her plight, treating her like an honored guest, yet to her surprise, she was the Crown Princess Consort who had recently caused such a stir in Beijing.
What terrified her even more was the thought that the Marquess would start a rebellion for her sake?
Fang Cuizhen's maid was shocked, watching her own madam repeatedly slap herself until her face turned red.
She took Fang Cuizhen's hand and pressed it down, crying, "Madam, what is this? If you are upset, take it out on me, don't hit yourself!"
Fang Cuizhen turned her head blankly and collapsed onto her maid's shoulder, crying her heart out.
Two days later, Fang Cuizhen found Xiao Qinqin and confessed the truth to her.
"I know you are the Crown Princess Consort whom everyone in Beijing has been searching for, but you can't hide in our house forever. Sooner or later, you will be found. The Marquess has just ascended the throne and his own position is still unstable, I…"