"Yes, Master," Chen Hui replied respectfully, then hesitated for a moment before adding, "I heard from Lu Zhu that before the young lady summoned us to the manor today, she had a nightmare and dared not burn charcoal in the room after waking up."
After dinner, the young lady instructed her maid to go to a manor in Gyeongnam and secretly look after a young boy.
Xiao Zhan paused, putting down his pen, then nodded. "Do your job well. Go!"
“Your Highness, it’s so cold, and you’re not burning charcoal. Miss Jiang must be freezing!” Qingfeng said. “When she was little, she was always wrapped up like a dumpling.”
"Stop talking nonsense." Xiao Zhan picked up a pen and started writing and drawing on the paper. He finished the drawing in less than fifteen minutes.
"Go and get it done now. After you deliver it to Lian Sang tomorrow, we'll leave the city." Xiao Zhan got up and walked out.
Finally, he added, "Tell Lian Sang and the others to be careful in their duties. From now on, Miss Jiang will be their mistress. They should follow Miss Jiang's lead in everything and not report everything to me."
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The weather was perfect after I was reborn; the sun shone warmly on the loquat tree...
Last night, Lu Zhu insisted on sleeping by the bedside, watching over Jiang Wei for fear that she would have nightmares again.
Unexpectedly, she slept soundly through the night without any dreams, and didn't wake up until the sun was high in the sky.
This morning I was full of energy, and I felt completely refreshed.
Dewdrop was pleased to see this, "Miss, the kitchen has cooked red date and millet porridge today, please eat more."
She took out a few side dishes from the food box and served Jiang Wei a bowl of porridge.
Seeing that Jiang Wei was enjoying her meal, Lu Zhu was overjoyed. "Miss, Sister Yu Zhu has already made arrangements as you instructed. The servants will be waiting for you in the flower hall in about half an hour."
When the topic turned to those old women, Dewdrop became a little worried. "Will those old women make things difficult for you, young lady, and not listen to your orders?"
Those old women who rely on their age and seniority are always trying to trip you up.
Jiang Wei couldn't help but smile, lightly tapping Lu Zhu's forehead with her finger. "Yes, why can't they be as well-behaved as my little Lu Zhu?"
Dewdrop blushed instantly, as if it were about to bleed. The girl said I was her 'little dewdrop,' hehe... I was so happy!
"Let's go! Let's go meet them." Jiang Wei stood up, and several Zhu and Lian Sang followed closely behind her.
Inside the main hall, servants chatted in small groups, their voices noisy, as if this were not the doctor's residence but a bustling marketplace.
When Jiang Wei approached, the crowd showed little fear, walking lazily and reluctantly to stand at the lower end of the table, displaying no manners whatsoever.
The servants stood on both sides, leaving a narrow passage in the middle.
Jiang Wei calmly walked to the head of the table and sat down.
Seeing that Jiang Wei was not angry, the servant became even more presumptuous and casually said, "Greetings, young lady."
Several old women wore mocking and disdainful expressions.
Jiang Wei saw this, her gaze turning cold for a moment before returning to normal.
She spoke calmly, "Today is my first day in charge. I've called everyone here because you are all veterans of the household, and I'd like to hear about the affairs of the household and your opinions on the current arrangements."
Hearing Jiang Wei speak, she didn't scold them. After all, they were the elders of the household. What she did just now was a test, but now she was showing no respect for Jiang Wei. "Miss, Madam is managing the household very well. Why don't you embroider in the courtyard and prepare your dowry?"
'Heh…' Jiang Wei had a faint smile on her face, but it was tinged with a deeper meaning. 'Does this old woman mean that I'm not suitable to manage the household?'
Another nanny looked at Jiang Wei, who was not angry at all, but smiled and hurriedly said, "Yes, the young lady and the madam are trusted by all the servants to manage the household, and everything in the mansion is in good order. But the young lady suddenly took over the power of managing the household. If outsiders find out, they will say that the young lady is unfilial and causes trouble in the family."
She couldn't let Granny Zhang steal all the credit; if the madam gave all the rewards to Granny Zhang, she would have nothing left.
"Does anyone else have anything to say? I don't care what you do or whose people you're with. Say whatever you want to say today. You only have one chance." Jiang Wei leisurely took a sip of tea.
Jiang Wei gently put down the teacup. Her skin was as white as snow on her small face, and her doe-like eyes were clear and bright with a smile. She slowly stood up, her movements graceful and poised.
Jiang Wei took a few steps forward, her steps graceful and elegant, like a noble lady from a wealthy family. Her lips curved slightly, revealing pearly white teeth. If it weren't for the fact that her smile didn't reach her eyes, she would have looked like an innocent young girl.
Granny Zhang had always looked down on Jiang Wei, and seeing that she had been there for so long without causing trouble and was easy to talk to, she had no authority whatsoever.
She's just a stepmother who's ruined her life, yet she still wants to manage the household.
His disdain was undisguised. "Miss, this old servant still needs to ask Madam to arrange the kitchen shopping for today! This old servant will not play with you any longer. When Master returns, the meal will not be ready yet, and you cannot bear the responsibility." He turned and left.
Granny Liu, who was next to Granny Jiang, quickly turned around and bumped into her. They glared at each other, neither willing to back down, and with a snort, walked away.
Jiang Wei didn't say anything, but smiled knowingly, "Those who want to leave can leave now."
The people in the courtyard were already somewhat restless, and after hearing Jiang Wei's words, they followed the two old women one after another, with only a few remaining obedient and standing there properly.
"Aren't you leaving?" Jiang Wei was somewhat surprised. Everyone thought she wouldn't be staying in the mansion for more than a few days, and knowing that she had fallen out with Aunt Liu, they didn't treat her like a mistress. Yet some people were still staying.
“Please let us know if you need anything, young lady,” one of them said. She was dressed in the worst clothes, which were old and patched. Of all the people, her clothes were the most worn.
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