Chapter 362 The Thoughts of the Servants in the Mansion
They stayed at the Song family's house for lunch. Qiao Xianglan had made a lot of preparations for this. Song Ci didn't like being served while eating, so she asked Wanxiang and Tian'er to go talk to the familiar servants in the house.
They both grabbed a handful of fruit and went happily.
At the Pei family, there were only unfamiliar people. The two of them couldn't find anyone to talk to and were almost bored.
The host and the guests enjoyed the meal very much. Qiao Yun remained silent throughout the meal. Song Ci thought she was going to do something strange, but she was actually very quiet throughout the whole meal, which surprised her a little.
Ever since the two of them came back, Qiao Yun's eyes have been flickering, and he's obviously planning something, so why hasn't he made any movement?
Qiao Xianglan prepared return gifts and asked the two to take them back. The return gifts were all practical things, and it was obvious that they were prepared with care. Song Ci's eyes were filled with soreness.
"Don't be sad. If you want to come back, I'll be with you anytime." Pei Ji coaxed in a low voice.
"I'm not sad, I'm just not used to it." Song Ci wiped her eyelids with a handkerchief. She had fair skin to begin with, and with her eyes red, she looked as pitiful as a little rabbit. Pei Ji hooked his fingers and suppressed the restlessness in his heart.
After lunch, the two planned to go back.
Qiao Yun said, "Sister Song, I wonder if you could let me go to the Pei family and see for myself."
Everyone's expression changed slightly, and Mr. Qiao even scolded them: "How dare you make such a request?"
Qiao Yun said calmly, "I have thought this over carefully. Uncle, please listen to my reasons."
Seeing that Mr. Qiao was silent, she continued, "Originally, my father asked me to come to the capital to find a marriage. If I could live in the Pei family and enjoy their reputation, I might be able to find a good marriage. Besides, Sister Song has a lot of ladies she meets and greets, so I can see more of them."
What she said was reasonable and she also showed her anxiety about marriage, which immediately dispelled people's doubts.
Finally, Qiao Yu said, "We need to ask Sister Song's opinion on this matter. She's new to the Pei family, so if it's inconvenient, then it won't work."
This also gave Song Ci a way out, but she disagreed and refused.
Song Ci pondered for a while, and just when everyone thought she would definitely refuse, she suddenly said, "Since you want to go, then go and stay for a few days."
Qiao Yun was delighted, a smile of success flashed in his eyes, "Really!"
Song Ci nodded, "Really."
Qiao Yun quickly instructed the maid beside her, "Go and help me pack some clothes. Don't bring extra. I think the Pei family has everything."
Her calculation and intention to take advantage were clearly revealed in her words. Everyone couldn't help but frown, but Song Ci still smiled, as if she didn't hear anything.
The maid quickly packed up her clothes and came out. Qiao Yun happily followed the two back. Just as she was about to step onto the carriage, Pei Ji turned around and said rudely, "You go take the carriage at the back."
After saying that, he lifted the curtain and walked in.
Qiao Yun turned his head and saw the gray carriage behind him, which was obviously used by servants.
He secretly resented it, but knew he had no choice but to turn around and go to the carriage behind.
As the carriage was moving, Song Ci felt a little tired and yawned slightly. Pei Ji reached out and held her, letting her lean comfortably in his arms.
Song Ci smiled and said, "Don't worry. There are only thieves who have been thieves for a thousand years, but there is no such thing as guarding against thieves for a thousand years. She has a lot of thoughts on her mind, and I don't feel at ease leaving her in the Song family. If she were to stay in the Pei family, I would feel more at ease because she would be under my watch."
Pei Ji rubbed her arm and said, "Since you want to do this, then do it. You got up early today, so take a rest if you are tired."
Song Ci nodded gently, leaned on Pei Ji's arms, and fell asleep unknowingly.
It was warm inside the carriage.
When we arrived at Pei's house, the maid in charge said she had something to report.
Song Ci had no choice but to go back to the house and comb her hair again before coming out to speak. She raised her hand to pick up a cup of tea, took a sip and said, "Tell me, what's the matter."
The old woman looked at the lady in front of her, who was only sixteen but already had some authority, and put away her contempt.
The old woman said: "Madam, I want you to help me work in the kitchen."
Song Ci didn't say anything, but Wanxiang said, "What a bold servant! Can you go wherever you want on this errand?"
The old woman lowered her head and fell silent.
Song Ci: "Tell me, put away those thoughts. What do you want?"
The old woman said: "I just want to change my job. Before Madam came in, I was working in the kitchen. After Madam came in, I was replaced."
Song Ci understood and said, "Is the man in the kitchen now the Madam's man?"
The old woman nodded: "Yes."
Song Ci: "Where did you go out from?"
The old woman didn't expect that she could guess the whole story so quickly, and she was a little surprised.
"I left our courtyard. I was originally the cook here, but after the small kitchen closed, I went to the main kitchen."
Song Ci: "So, you think it's my fault that you lost your job."
The old woman lowered her head and said, "I dare not. But the Madam has just arrived and is unfamiliar with many things in the mansion. I think she needs an old man to help her."
Song Ci glanced at her and smiled slowly, "You are quite a smart person."
The old woman smiled awkwardly, not knowing how to respond for a moment.
"Where do you want me to arrange for you to go?"
Old woman: "Can this servant go back to the kitchen?"
The big kitchen was well-stocked and the food was the best, so how could she bear to leave?
Song Ci shook her head, her tone firm, "I can't go back."
She didn't want to have a head-on conflict with Mrs. Pei now, and it wouldn't be too late to change her after she had gained a firm foothold.
The old woman was a little disappointed, and suddenly she wondered if her action was wrong. The young lady was new, so how could she be a match for the lady? Moreover, the lady was a young lady from the Shao family, while the young lady was a little-known young lady from the Song family.
While she was thinking, she looked up at Song Ci and saw that her bright eyes were as clean as a mirror, with a faint blue light. She looked at her with scrutiny. How could she be a girl who really knew nothing?
Thinking of the exclusion in the kitchen, the grievances she suffered, and the cruel methods used by her ladyship, she put aside her hesitation.
"I'll assign you a job in the yard. You'll do it for now. Meanwhile, keep an eye on it for me. If there's anything going on, be sure to tell me."
The old woman said yes and left immediately.
Wanxiang was dissatisfied, "Madam, in my opinion, this old woman should be kicked out. It is not her turn to make decisions about any task."
Song Ci smiled and said, "Because of our arrival, I think quite a few people have been temporarily reassigned and are holding grudges. They came from this courtyard, so they are considered half our own. If their resentment gets too much, they might turn against us. It's better to establish a good relationship with them."
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