Wealth and glory seek stability

Qiangwei was counting the items one by one in the warehouse, and Jian Xi cooperated with her in keeping accounts. Sometimes when she encountered something she didn't understand, Qiangwei would explain it carefully.

Seeing Jian Xi's serious look, Qiangwei nodded secretly.

Taking inventory of the storehouse was originally a test for Qiangwei. While serving in the Madam's room, she could be surprised when she saw good things, but she must not have any other thoughts.

Rose was curious at this time, "I see you are calm. Ordinary people would be very surprised when they see so many treasures for the first time, but you look calm. Have you seen this before?"

Jian Xi complained in her heart, have you ever seen a pig run, even if you haven’t eaten pork?

All those TV dramas I watched in my previous life were not in vain, I just had never seen the real thing. Besides, being surprised is useless, no matter how much gold I have, it is not mine.

Jian Xi knew this was a good opportunity to show her loyalty. "Sister Qiangwei, my family is poor and I have never seen these good things before. I was naturally surprised when I saw them for the first time, but these things belong to the master.

My job is to keep accounts, so I should do it well first. Thanks to my sister's support, I am lucky enough to see so many treasures."

As the head maid who is in charge of the key to the storeroom in the Madam's room, Qiangwei can be said to be the most trusted among the trusted ladies.

The lady is like Jian Xi's boss.

Facing the boss's confidant, Jian Xi said that she must not miss any opportunity to show her loyalty and also remind the other party that she is a grateful person.

No matter what she thought in her heart, as a new maid, her every move was under the other party's scrutiny.

Maybe something she said would be passed on to the boss's ears. Sometimes, no matter how much you do, it is not as good as a good word from the boss's confidant.

Even if you are acting, you have to act the whole thing.

Qiangwei was very satisfied with Jian Xi's answer. "You are a smart little girl. You should learn from me. The lady has a lot of dowry, and there are countless farms and shops under her.

If I get lucky in the future, it is not impossible for the lady to take care of things outside.”

Jian Xi stopped writing and asked curiously, "Sister Qiangwei, can the maids also go out to take care of things?"

Qiangwei chuckled and gently put down a porcelain vase in her hand. "Of course you can. According to the rules of the big family, there are maids in the courtyard who are in charge of the lady's food, clothing, housing and transportation, and there are also big maids outside who are in charge of the affairs. Each of them has their own duties.

However, you have just arrived in the palace and have no foundation, so it is right for you to serve in the inner courtyard and do your job well and serve your master well. "

"Yes, thank you for your advice, sister."

It has been a month since Jian Xi entered the mansion, but she has not yet met the lady.

It took a whole day to complete the inventory of the warehouse.

Jian Xi rubbed her sore right hand. Writing calligraphy was really a tiring job.

Qiangwei took the paper Jian Xi had written on and said, "Your handwriting is really good, neat and elegant."

"Thank you for the compliment, sister."

"Well, you are tired today, go back and have a good rest. I still need to report to the Madam."

"Yes."

Jian Xi went back to her room along the road, but the little girls had not returned yet.

When she had nothing to do, she saw Caixia's embroidery frame on the windowsill, and she started embroidering according to the feel she remembered.

After embroidering a peach blossom, I felt my eyes sore, "This embroidery is really not something that ordinary people can do."

She put down the embroidery frame and went to the yard to stretch her arms and legs. Just then, Qiangwei came over with a tray in her hand.

"Sister Qiangwei."

Jian Xi walked into the room facing Qiangwei.

Qiangwei put the tray in her hand on the table, "This is the hibiscus cake given to you by the Madam. She said that you have worked hard to keep accounts all day."

He then took out a purse, dug out a small ruby ​​ring from it, and put it into Jian Xi's hand.

"This is also a reward from the Madam. It's getting late today. You can come to the Madam's room tomorrow to express your gratitude. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

After saying that, without waiting for Jian Xi to speak, Qiangwei hurried out.

Jian Xi watched Qiangwei leave before she lowered her head to take a closer look at the ruby ​​ring. The ruby ​​was about the size of three or four grains of rice. She didn't know much about gemstones, but the ring was made of gold.

gold!!!

After weighing it, I found the ring was very small and not very heavy, probably around three or four grams. With the ruby, it would be about one or two taels of silver.

She had already asked about the conversion units of this era.

One tael of silver is equal to one thousand coins, so this ring is equivalent to her two months' salary!

I didn’t expect that just by working one day of overtime, I could get a bonus equal to two months’ salary.

In an instant, her hands and waist were no longer sore and painful.

Jian Xi looked around. The small room only had two large boxes for storing personal belongings, so there was not much privacy.

This was the first reward she had received. Thinking of what Qiangwei had said before, that when serving in the Madam's room, one should not dress too plainly, she still put the ring on her hand.

The hibiscus cake on the table looked ordinary. Jian Xi pinched a piece and put it into her mouth.

It tastes pretty good.

In the evening, Caixia and her friends returned to their room and were very curious when they saw the hibiscus cake on the table.

"Where did this come from?" Lai Xi was the most lively and looked at Jian Xi, the only person sitting in the room.

"This is the hibiscus cake that the Madam gave me as a reward when I was helping Sister Qiangwei with her accounts today. I tried a piece and it's pretty good. You guys can try it too."

Lai Xi was already hungry, and couldn't wait to eat a piece. "The chef in the palace is really good. I have never eaten such delicious cakes."

Caixia and Caiyun also ate a piece.

Caixia noticed the ring on Jian Xi's hand, "Sister Jian Xi, your ring is so beautiful."

"This was given to me by Sister Qiangwei by the Madam, saying that I did a good job."

They are all at an age where they love dressing up, and they instantly fall in love with the small accessories when they see them.

Caixia said enviously: "Sister, this ring is so beautiful, the gemstone on it is bright red."

Lai Xi was a carefree person, but at this moment, he said a little embarrassedly: "Sister, can I wear it for a while?"

Caiyun is introverted, but she also looks longing.

Jian Xi took off the ring, and the three little girls took turns putting it on their hands and practicing for a while.

Lai Xi couldn't let go of the ring. "It's so beautiful. If I work hard, I hope the old lady will see it and give me a ring as a reward."

Caiyun urged, "Okay, return the ring to Sister Jianxi."

Jian Xi found it a little funny. The way she looked at the three people was like an elder looking at younger generations.

After all, they are still children and cannot resist these little gadgets. She kindly reminded a few people:

"If you work hard, you will have it in the future. This ring only costs one or two taels of silver. We also have monthly allowance. If you like it, just save up money to buy it."

Caixia nodded, agreeing with Jian Xi's words, "Sister is right, if you like it, save money and buy it!"

Lai Xi and Caiyun nodded in agreement.

Caiyun has always been a man of few words, and Jianxi's occasional advice has benefited her a lot. At this moment, she sincerely praised: "Sister is only one year older than us, but she is very steady. No wonder even the lady wants to reward you."