Qiao Rui looked at Pei Liyan with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.
The butler of the Pei Family saw that Qiao Rui had turned her gaze to Pei Liyan and smiled faintly, saying, "Elder Pei said that the young mistress has just come from the countryside and might not be quite familiar with some of the rules, so Miss Xiang should take her place instead!"
"Pfft!" Qiao Rui suddenly burst into laughter.
The butler was taken aback, unable to see a hint of jealousy or embarrassment on Qiao Rui's face.
It was as if she wasn't angry at all; instead, she looked at him as if she was watching a joke.
Accustomed to all sorts of scenes, the butler managed a smile and asked, "What is the young mistress laughing at?"
"Nothing much," Qiao Rui replied with a light smile. "I'm just amazed at how many rules there are in this grand mansion. It's enlightening to experience the Pei Family's education and manners. Keep up the good work, haha."