The Su family is large, and its members are not united in their opinions. Without absolute certainty, I mustn't touch Lady Su. If she's cured, I'll be the Su family's benefactor. If not, my very life could be in danger.
"I won't hide it from you, Miss Fu. I came on my own," Aunt Mei said. "I've known our young lady since we were children, and after she married, she brought me to the Su family. Over the years, I've been commuting between the Su residence and the sanatorium."
Fu Bing stared at her intently. "You clearly had the opportunity to take her place and become the new mistress of the Su family."
She recalled that Aunt Mei had also been present when Old Madam Su was hospitalized. When she visited Sully, Aunt Mei hadn't joined them for meals, but her position was clearly not comparable to that of the butler and other servants.
