Granny Fangqi left dejectedly.
Song Xibai has no intention of having anyone else take her place.
Having handled palace affairs with Consort Cao and Consort Wu for so long, they are now quite capable. In the future, there will be no need for a head steward; these concubines in the harem will simply take turns overseeing various matters.
Song Xibai stretched and left the rest of the work to Consort Cao and Consort Wu.
Just as she was about to leave the front hall, she suddenly saw a timid figure peeking in from outside the door.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Du Jieyu.
When they were in the Eastern Palace, Song Xibai and she had a good relationship, but after entering the palace, they didn't have much contact anymore.
Song Xibai didn't dislike her, but since she was related to Granny Fangqi, it wasn't appropriate for her to get too close.
Now that Granny Fangqi has stepped down from her position as head steward, Consort Du can be put to good use.
Thinking of this, Song Xibai waved to the outside.
"What are you doing standing outside? Come in!"
Du Jieyu lowered her head and took small steps into the hall, first bowing respectfully to Song Xibai.
"This humble servant greets Your Highness, the Noble Consort."
"Get up! There are no outsiders here, no need for such a grand ceremony. You came here with your aunt?"
Song Xibai waved her hand, signaling her to sit down on a chair nearby, and then ordered tea to be served.
Du Jieyu nodded, then shook her head.
"I originally intended to pay my respects to Your Majesty, but I only met you, Auntie, after I came out."
Are you trying to plead for your aunt?
Song Xibai leaned back and asked with a smile.
Consort Du quickly shook her head: "No, no, that's not it. I just wanted to come and pay my respects to Your Majesty..."
She twisted the hem of her dress, looking like she wanted to say something but didn't know where to begin.
How could Song Xibai not know what she was thinking?
It was obvious that she felt uneasy because Consorts Cao, Wu, and Feng had been given important positions, so she came to inquire about the situation.
However, Song Xibai was really uneasy about letting Du Jieyu take charge of anything, given her personality. She was timid and easily influenced; she wasn't suited for management.
Wu Jieyu and Cao Jieyu, at least one is shrewd and worldly, and the other has a fierce temper and a strong presence! Both of them can keep their subordinates in check.
As for Feng Jieyu, she was a special talent.
Moreover, it's unknown what Feng Jieyu herself is thinking.
Therefore, Song Xibai remained silent, waiting for her to speak on her own.
After the palace maids served tea, Consort Du, holding the teacup, finally mustered the courage to speak.
"Your Majesty, I see that Consort Wu and the others all have things to do. Could you please arrange something for me as well? I am really anxious living alone in this huge palace."
In the past, when Granny Fangqi held a high position, Consort Du wasn't too worried. After all, with her aunt watching over her, no one dared to bully her.
Well, now that her aunt has made a mistake and been demoted, she has no one above her, so she's become afraid, worried that the palace maids and eunuchs below her will fool her.
So, after much thought, she mustered her courage and came.
Song Xibai tapped the armrest of the chair with his finger and asked her.
"what you up to?"
"This concubine does not know either. Your Majesty is exceptionally intelligent. I will obey whatever you arrange and will never refuse."
She stared longingly at Song Xibai.
Song Xibai thought of her embroidery skills and said.
"Why don't you go to the Imperial Workshop and keep an eye on the palace maids embroidering and making clothes?"
Du Jieyu's eyes lit up, and she clapped her hands excitedly.
"This is something I can do! Thank you, Your Majesty!"
She happily performed a curtsy to Song Xibai.
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