Madam Chen asked, "What do you think of that girl?"
The maid on the left said, "I'm not good with words, so I don't know how to put it, but I feel that Miss Xiao is friendly and easy-going. She doesn't treat us badly just because we are maids. She is also a good cook, and the dishes and snacks she makes are novel and delicious."
She had been by the lady's side since childhood and had seen all sorts of people, including business owners and shopkeepers, as well as ladies and young ladies from wealthy families.
Because of the lady's status, those people were outwardly polite to them, some even with a hint of flattery, but inwardly they looked down on their status as maids, and would inadvertently reveal expressions of contempt and disdain.
Miss Xiao was different; she neither fawned nor looked down on them. She treated them like ordinary guests. Although they were not familiar with each other, she was very hospitable and prepared a portion of everything the lady had for them.
The maid on the right said, "Madam, although I have only met Miss Xiao once, I think that, given Miss Xiao's personality, it is unlikely that she will become a concubine in the manor."
Madam Chen said nonchalantly, "As long as my son is happy, it's fine for him to be the principal wife."
The maidservant said with slight surprise, "Madam is willing to let Miss Xiao become the eldest young master's principal wife?!"
Speaking of this, Madam Chen was worried: "Look at his icy temperament. He's only gentle with his grandmother. He never smiles at me or his father."
After meeting this girl, my personality became more cheerful, I became more energetic, and my health improved a lot. Even if she wanted to bring a man home, let alone a woman who had been married before, I would agree.”
The maid was startled by Madam Chen's words: "Madam, please be careful with your words. You can't just say things like that."
“I didn’t say it casually. I always thought Yuancheng would be lonely like a monk in a temple until he grew old. Now that he has someone he loves, it’s great.”
"But will the master and madam agree?"
“I don’t have to worry about my mother. She used to look down on me because I came from a merchant family and couldn’t help her son. She just nagged a bit, but we got along well after I married into the family. She’s a stubborn old lady, but she’s actually more anxious than I am. She took the initiative to bring up the idea of matching Yuancheng with that girl.”
As for your master, with me here, he'll have no choice but to agree, whether he likes it or not. If he doesn't agree, let him find a girl that Yuancheng likes himself.
The two maids exchanged a smile. Everyone in the manor knew the master's attitude towards the mistress; he could never win an argument with her.
Madam Chen considered her husband's temperament and said, "But things are still far from settled. Let Yuancheng and Yunying get to know each other for a while, and we'll discuss it with your husband once we have a better understanding."
To prevent him from doing anything behind my back and scaring people away.
The two maids responded in unison, and Madam Chen began to ponder how to get Xiao Yunying to spend more time with her son.
In another carriage, Chen Yuancheng leaned against the side of the carriage with his eyes closed, resting, while Chen Yuanxuan sat upright, not daring to breathe loudly.
Chen Yuanyao whispered, "Big brother, are you angry?"
Chen Yuancheng retorted, "What are you angry about?"
Oh no, they said "Why are you angry?" instead of "Nothing is wrong."
Chen Yuanyao gave her younger brother a look that said "good luck" and dared not speak.
Chen Yuanxuan said ingratiatingly, "Big brother, Mother asked me, and I can't not tell her."
"Um."
"Big brother, don't be angry. I was wrong. Why don't you punish me?"
Chen Yuancheng opened his eyes and looked at his younger brother.
He wasn't exactly angry, he just felt uncomfortable.
After finally persuading his grandmother to give up the idea of disturbing Yunying, his mother came looking for him without saying a word.
Fortunately, his mother did not look down on Yun Ying's family background; she came with sincerity.
If her grandmother sent someone, some servants who were used to flattering the powerful and belittling the weak would really upset Yun Ying.
"In that case, go back and write fifty large characters, and hand them to me before tomorrow evening."
Fifty sheets!
Is there a problem?
"Yes, I can't finish writing, brother."
Chen Yuancheng patted the cloth bag next to him: "Yun Ying brought a lot of fresh food. If I can't finish writing it all, I won't have anything to eat."
Chen Yuanxuan looked to Chen Yuanyao for help, but the latter seemed not to see him and lifted the curtain to look out the window.
Chen Yuanxuan lowered his head: "Understood, elder brother."
"Yuan Yao too."
"Huh?!" Chen Yuanyao lowered the curtain and turned around: "What does this have to do with me? It wasn't me who said it."
Chen Yuanxuan looked at his sister: "Why didn't you tell me?"
"I……"
"You dare say you didn't know about this?"
How could he not understand his own younger brother and sister?
He could read their expressions through their eye contact.
Chen Yuanyao lowered her head guiltily: "I understand, elder brother."
"Remember, give it to me before tonight."
After discussing the punishment, Chen Yuancheng closed his eyes and pondered.
During this meeting, Yunying did not bring up the matter of investing in Huiweilou.
If it were anyone else, they would have agreed the moment he first asked.
It wasn't that I was deliberately keeping him hanging to raise the price; I genuinely didn't care.
No, it's impossible to have Yunying come to the Chen residence as a cook. Huiweilou is the only bridge that can establish a stable relationship with her.
He had to come up with a way to get Yunying to invest in Huiweilou.
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