Unlike her last visit to the Cheng family, this time Wang Xiuxiu was led directly to Madam Cheng's courtyard.
Servants moved about in the main courtyard in an orderly manner.
Madam Cheng sat in the main living room, her gaze casually falling on Wang Xiuxiu.
Stroking the embroidery in her hands, Madam Cheng raised her head and said calmly, "Did you make this in the carriage? It's well done, you put a lot of thought into it."
"Thank you for your praise, Madam. This is all I should do." After saying this, Wang Xiuxiu knelt down on the ground. "Thank you for your great kindness, Madam, for saving me from dire straits. I will repay you with my life!"
Hearing her say that, Madam Cheng's smile finally became more genuine.
"From now on, you'll be working in my room. Yu Dai, take Xiu Xiu to settle in."
The maid named Yu Dai responded and immediately led Wang Xiuxiu out.
In the main room, Madam Cheng took a sip of tea, and only gently put down the teacup after the aroma had filled her mouth.
Seeing this, Granny Lu spoke up at the opportune moment to flatter, "Madam is truly wise! She subdued him with just a few simple tricks! It's truly admirable!"
Madam Cheng lightly wiped the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief, her movements fluid and natural, displaying the demeanor of a great lady.
“These young girls are not very knowledgeable; a little kindness is enough to make them grateful.”
"Yes, yes, Madam, you saved her from danger this time, so she will definitely do her best to serve us from now on!"
Hearing what Granny Lu said, Madam Cheng couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "Is her family really so unkind?"
Granny Lu sighed first, "In this world, how many people are as kind as Madam? I think that Wang family, apart from her younger brother, has no good members."
Seeing that Madam Cheng was engrossed in the conversation, Granny Lu also started talking.
"Her stepmother is extremely ruthless. She wanted to use her marriage to gain benefits, which is not too much to criticize. But the father and son in the family she was engaged to are truly disgusting. The evil things they did are so bad that I'm afraid to tell you, Madam, I'm afraid it would offend your ears!"
Having said that, Madam Cheng had her own thoughts on the matter.
Having managed the inner quarters for so many years, she had heard all sorts of filthy and sordid things, but she was still quite surprised by what Granny Lu said. "Even a humble family behaves like this?"
"Madam, you don't know this, but not every family can live in harmony and prosperity. It is truly a misfortune for a family to encounter someone like Wang Xiuxiu's father and stepmother!"
"If you put it that way, wouldn't Wang Xiuxiu, being in that kind of environment, inevitably pick up some of it?" Madam Cheng frowned, worried.
"I think that girl is still kind and good at heart. Although she hurt her parents, she seemed to have left some money for her younger brother to study before she left."
Hearing what Granny Lu said, Doctor Cheng finally felt relieved.
"But Madam is truly wise! She used the most ordinary ginseng in her home to gain such a loyal embroiderer. I truly admire her!"
It turned out that a few days ago, Wang Xiuxiu had Wan Shitong deliver a letter to the Cheng family with a visiting card.
The letter stated that he was willing to sell himself in exchange for a century-old ginseng.
Although the Cheng family employs many embroiderers, these embroiderers belong to the Cheng family, not to Madam Cheng herself.
The Cheng family has a large and prosperous lineage with many descendants.
Although Madam Cheng was in charge of the household, her sisters-in-law of the same generation kept a close eye on her, fearing that she might embezzle something.
Therefore, even as the First Madam of the Cheng family, she could not be ordered around at will.
Madam Cheng was extremely satisfied with Wang Xiuxiu, both as a person and with her embroidery skills.
There are very few skilled embroiderers like Wang Xiuxiu who are also freelancers.
She wanted to take Wang Xiuxiu into her own room, but was unwilling to spend too much money.
Therefore, all we can do is wait for the right opportunity.
Ever since Madam Cheng had someone inquire about Wang Xiuxiu's unkind stepmother, she had anticipated that Wang Xiuxiu would one day ask her for help.
That's why she was willing to send Wang Xiuxiu a visiting card from the Cheng family.
The ginseng used to treat Wang Chengwen was a low-grade ginseng that Madam Cheng had her servants retrieve from the private storehouse. It was of mediocre quality and had only average medicinal effects.
They simply put it into a fancy-looking box, so that those from humble backgrounds would have a hard time spotting the secret.
She dispatched Granny Lu to personally go there, and thanks to the Cheng family's prestige, she brought the person back effortlessly.
Wang Xiuxiu was placed in a clean and tidy little room. After Yu Dai helped her pack her luggage, she left.
Wang Xiuxiu sat on the edge of the bed, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
From then on, she was a servant in the Cheng family. Even though she was unwilling, she felt a sense of relief when she thought that she had finally escaped that suffocating home.
Perhaps one day, she will regain her freedom.
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Meanwhile, Madam Cheng sat in the main room, also making plans in her mind.
She knew that Wang Xiuxiu was a useful person, and with a little guidance, she could become a sharp sword in her hands.
Thinking of the noble ladies at the banquet, Madam Cheng gently stroked the embroidery in her hand, a satisfied smile appearing on her lips.
"Granny Lu, have someone prepare to move all the fabrics from our storeroom to Wang Xiuxiu's place tomorrow."
"Yes, Madam." Granny Lu responded and withdrew.
Looking out at the night scene, Madam Cheng pondered to herself.
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