The second maidservant who followed was a little shy. "My name is Xiaoqing. I am also very hardworking and good at cooking and making soup."
The third one follows.
"Your servant..."
Song Tingwan felt like she was being interviewed by a company representative...
In the end, she left Lu Yang and Hong Dou behind.
It was simply because Lu Yang seemed to be the smartest of the group of maids, open and unobtrusive. Hong Dou was left behind because she was the most stable and such a person was less likely to make mistakes.
The two of them, one quiet and one active, are just right, and can both relieve boredom when they are bored.
Xiao Yunze looked at Mu Zhong and said, "The rest of you can stay in the outer courtyard. There's no need to send them away."
"The goddess will live back in Xiangyuan from now on. Please make the arrangements."
Mu Zhong said respectfully, "Yes."
"Lu Yang, Hong Dou, follow me to clean up Hui Xiang Garden. The rest of you can go home."
"Yes, Steward."
Zhuque was guarding outside, and only Song Tingwan and Xiao Yunze were left in the lobby.
Song Tingwan whispered, "Hey, if I don't pick two people to stay with me, will they be punished?"
Xiao Yunze picked up the teapot and poured her a cup of tea. "Not really, but it might be worse than the punishment."
"Why?"
"For all these years, there has never been a maid in the mansion. If you don't need the maids, there is no need for them to stay here. Steward Mu will sell them off."
Song Tingwan recalled the maids' expressions when she said she didn't need anyone to serve her, and asked, "Will she live a miserable life if she's sold?"
Xiao Yunze remained noncommittal. "In the deep mansions and large courtyards, there are many people who eat people without leaving any bones."
"It's better to leave two personal maids here. It's different from your place. Bringing two maids will make things much more convenient."
Song Tingwan nodded in agreement.
Soon, Mu Zhong came in with a group of people marching in.
Everyone was holding a dish in their hands. Mu Zhong would name a dish and they would put it on the table.
"Six main courses: Roasted Deer Tendon, Braised Fat Duck, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Braised Shark's Fin, Lion's Head, and Fatty Chicken and Tofu Soup."
"Three desserts: Golden Butterfly Roll, Heavenly Fragrant Cardamom Soup, and Gold Foil Hibiscus Cake."
"Your Highness, Goddess, please enjoy your meal."
After saying that, Mu Zhong led everyone to retreat.
Outside, a maid boldly asked, "Steward, why don't you leave someone inside? Don't you need to serve food to His Highness and the Goddess?"
Mu Zhong lowered his voice and said, "You are new here, so there are many rules that you don't know. I will teach you slowly in the future. Today is the first lesson."
"Your Highness does not like others to serve him when he eats. Once the dishes are served, he should leave immediately. Do you remember this?"
"Noted, Steward."
Before leaving, Mu Zhong took another deep look into the lobby.
Master, after all these years, the young master is finally willing to come.
The young master may have let it go. If you are still in heaven, you must be very pleased.
......
There was a large table full of dishes, all served on very delicate carved plates. They were so colorful, fragrant and delicious that Song Tingwan's stomach rumbled at the sight.
Xiao Yunze picked up the serving chopsticks and served her some food. "Eat more. You haven't eaten much rice these days due to the hassle of traveling."
Song Tingwan smiled and put a piece of duck meat into his bowl, "You eat too."
"There are so many dishes. Wouldn't it be a waste if we can't finish them?"
Xiao Yunze raised an eyebrow. "If Wanwan isn't used to it, just order them to make smaller portions of each dish. It's all up to you."
"Good." Song Tingwan took a bite of the duck meat, her eyes lighting up. "So tender! This chef's cooking is really good."
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After dinner, Xiao Yunze sent Song Tingwan to Huixiang Garden and left.
At the gate of Qin Mansion.
"Suzaku, you go guard the goddess and keep her safe."
"Qinglong, come with me to the Ministry of Justice Prison."
"Yes!" Suzaku and Qinglong bowed together.
Looking at the backs of his master and Qinglong riding away, Zhuque patted his chest twice.
For so long, even if he was slow-witted, he could see that his master was fond of the goddess.
My master actually gave me such an important task as protecting the goddess...
Zhuque looked at the two figures getting farther and farther away in front of him, his eyes becoming more and more determined.
Master! Don't worry!
Zhuque swears to protect the goddess' safety until his death and will never let the Third Prince and others harm the goddess!
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Return to Xiangyuan.
"Lady Goddess! Thank you for letting us stay!"
"From now on, I will be loyal to you and serve you wholeheartedly!"
Song Tingwan sat in front of the dressing table, looked at Lu Yang and Hong Dou kneeling in front of her, and sighed softly.
She really wasn't used to people kneeling to her all the time. Would it shorten her lifespan...?
"Everyone get up first."
"Yes." Lu Yang and Hong Dou stood up and waited quietly.
Song Tingwan tapped her fingers lightly on the dressing table. "Well, let's make three rules first."
Lu Yang and Hong Dou looked at each other, seemingly not quite understanding.
Song Tingwan smiled and raised a finger.
"First, you are not allowed to kneel when you see me from now on."
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