Chuntao's life is a legendary story of blossoming from the dusty world alongside Shen Weiwan. This little maid, once afraid to even lift her head while walking in the general's mansion, eventually became the undisputed headmaid of the prince's mansion, married to her ideal husband, and with children around her, she became what the servants called the epitome of "following the master's path to success."
[Section 1: The Cowardly Maidservant]
The year Shen Weiwan was reborn, Chuntao was only thirteen years old, a lowly servant assigned to the court of legitimate daughters. She remembered the first time she met the young lady, the girl once called "the silly legitimate daughter" was squatting in the yard playing in the mud. When she saw her approaching, she suddenly looked up, her eyes shining frighteningly: "Your name is Chuntao? If you follow me from now on, I promise you'll have everything you want!"
Chuntao clutched the hem of her clothes in fear, nodding repeatedly, her heart pounding. She had seen too many maids tortured by their mistress, Lady Liu, and she felt this young lady would be no exception. It wasn't until the day Lady Liu came to steal the Chijin Buyao that the young lady suddenly brought a basin of grains mixed with stones, asking her to "clean her hands." That was the first time Chuntao witnessed the young lady's "difference."
"Chun Tao, why are you standing there? Hurry up and call someone to see how much my aunt loves me!" Shen Weiwan winked at her.
Chuntao's heart was pounding with fear, but she still mustered up the courage to scream: "Someone come quickly! Auntie's hands are all rubbed raw because of the young lady's hairpin!" Looking at Liu's ashen face and the servants trying to suppress their laughter, Chuntao felt for the first time that following this young lady seemed a little different.
[Section 2: The "Straight Guy" Assistant Who Was Carried Away]
At the Spring Festival Banquet, Shen Ruorou deliberately wet Shen Weiwan's clothes. Chuntao was so nervous that her palms were sweating, and she tugged at the corner of her clothes to see how the young lady would respond. When Shen Weiwan secretly shook grass clippings into Shen Ruorou's skirt pocket, Chuntao understood immediately and immediately cooperated and exclaimed: "Oh! Second Miss, why are you scratching all the time? Do you have a rash on your body?"
Seeing Shen Ruorou's ugly behavior at the banquet, Chuntao tasted the pleasure of "deceiving people" for the first time. From then on, she became Shen Weiwan's most capable "supporting actor" and executive assistant.
"Chun Tao, put this packet of itching powder into Li Xiu's sleeve."
"Chun Tao, go to the kitchen and steal some chili powder to add to Liu's soup."
"Chun Tao, help me spread the word, I need to go to the warehouse to look for the account book."
At first, Chuntao was timid, afraid of being discovered. But encouraged by Shen Weiwan's repeated successes, she gradually became more resolute. Once, when Liu sent someone to search the house, Chuntao had an idea and hid the account book in the chicken trough, where it was not discovered. Afterwards, Shen Weiwan patted her on the shoulder and laughed, "Chuntao, you are so clever, it would be a pity if you didn't go into storytelling!"
[Section 3: The Housekeeper of the Prince's Mansion]
When Shen Weiwan married into the Prince's Mansion, Chuntao, as a maidservant in her dowry, became the first-class maid in the mansion. At first, the old people in the mansion looked down on this little maid from the general's mansion, but Chuntao proved herself with her strength.
When the Seventh Prince Xiao Yu came to the General's Mansion for the first time, Chun Tao saw that he was interested in the young lady and secretly gave Shen Weiwan a wink: "Miss, the Seventh Prince looks at you differently!"
After Chen Weiwan got married, Chuntao managed the Prince's Mansion in an orderly manner, especially in terms of "preventing traps" - she could always find out the little tricks of the traps in advance, and could also "turn the tables" on them.
"Princess, the young master has put croton powder in your rouge box again." Chun Tao came in with the rouge box that had been swapped, her face unfazed. "I have replaced it with talcum powder. I will make sure the young master has a good time."
Shen Weiwan laughed so hard that she fell backwards: "Chun Tao, you are still amazing!"
As Kengkeng grew up, Chuntao became the undisputed Matron of the Prince's mansion. Not only did she oversee inner court affairs, she also helped Shen Weiwan manage the "Honest Shop," keeping the accounts more meticulously than anyone else. The once timid servant girl was now a capable and capable Matron, earning even Xiao Yu's respect.
[Section 4: The winner in life who married for love]
Chuntao's marriage was arranged by Shen Weiwan herself. The other party was Zhao Lei, the captain of the palace's guards, a simple and honest young man. He had long been attracted to this smart and capable girl. Every time Chuntao went to the warehouse to pick up something, he would find an excuse to help.
"Madam Chuntao, let me help you carry this box of croton powder."
"Madam Chuntao, the kitchen made your favorite cake today, and I saved a piece for you."
Shen Weiwan saw it and said to Chuntao with a smile: "Chuntao, Zhao Lei is a good guy. Do you want me to make the decision for you?"
Chuntao's face turned red with shame. She tugged at the corner of her clothes and said nothing, but her eyes were full of smiles.
The wedding was a lively affair, and Shen Weiwan gave Chuntao a generous dowry, more than an ordinary young lady's. Chuntao lived a happy life after her marriage. Zhao Lei doted on her, and they soon had a child. Chuntao continued to work at the Prince's mansion, but she spent more time mentoring the young maids while she enjoyed the warmth of her family.
[Section 5: The Later Years: Children and grandchildren surround you and watch life with a smile]
In the 30th year of Yuanqi, Chuntao's grandson had already begun to learn the "tricking technique" from Kengkeng's son. She sat in the garden of the prince's mansion, watching the children running around, her face full of happy smiles.
"Grandma, look at the 'mini itchy powder bag' I made!" The little grandson held up a small cloth bag to show his treasure.
Chun Tao took it with a smile, and recalled the scene when she followed the young lady to cheat Liu Shi in her youth. She couldn't help but sigh: "Thinking back then, your grandmother..."
Shen Weiwan came over with tea, looked at Chuntao's wrinkled face and smiled, and said jokingly: "Madam Chuntao, are you telling your grandson about your 'heroic deeds' again?"
Chun Tao stood up, bowed, and said with a smile: "Princess, you are joking. It is all thanks to you that I have such a good life today."
As the sun set, Shen Weiwan and Chuntao sat on the porch, watching the children chasing and playing in the croton fields, as if they had returned to that sunny afternoon many years ago. Chuntao knew that in her life, she had followed the young lady out of the dust of the general's mansion, married a good man, and had children around her, making her a true winner in life.
And it all started that afternoon when the silly daughter of the firstborn was reborn, with the words, "Follow me, and I guarantee you'll have everything you need." Chun Tao looked at the smile lines at the corners of Shen Weiwan's eyes, her heart filled with gratitude. She knew that her life had become so wonderful because she had met this silly master.
(over)
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