Cai Hua was now completely destitute. To survive, she had used up all her savings to grease palms; otherwise, she wouldn't have even been able to get a hot meal.
Following behind the other maid, she hurried all the way to the main courtyard. The maids serving the Princess Consort were quite surprised to see her arrive. However, on this joyous day, they didn't want anything to dampen their mistress's mood, so they simply handed over the customary silver reward and sent her away.
