
Of course its not her fault and it pisses me off how the person at fault (ale) doesn't really think things through properly. The social class is too wide and its commonly frowned upon so them looking like they're having a secret relationship that involves them looking like lovers would alarm those like Elaine. Its common sense to kick a maid out that might be the cause of such inappropriate rumors in order to uphold the honor of a high class family although not a favorable one but the reality is that situations like these are dealt with as such. If anything Elaine warned her and she in turn (ibee) has been constantly telling ale yet he does stuff like that.
I understand why everyone would dislike the head maid but tbh I don't dislike her since this lady is smart and has absolute common sense. If anything I hope ibelines situation changes slightly. I mean if the story ends up going smoothly by making her a nobles long lost daughter than ill be thrilled, albeit annoyed but thrilled.