Wealth and glory seek stability

"Sister Bihen, is this for me?"

Jian Xi pointed at herself, somewhat incredulous.

It’s not her fault. Jian Xi watched a lot of palace fighting dramas in her previous life. This stew pot looks very high-end. If she drinks something she shouldn’t, she will be in trouble.

Bi Hen laughed and gently pointed at Jian Xi's forehead with her finger. "You are quite alert, little girl. This is the pear juice that people who read to the Madam must drink every day. It nourishes the throat and moistens the lungs. You read well today. I will ask the kitchen to give you a portion of this in the future. Drink it quickly."

Jian Xi looked at Qiangwei, and only sat on the stool after seeing that she didn't show any strange expression. The stew pot was still warm when she touched it.

A sweet smell instantly wafted to my nose.

She is growing now, and the glutton in her stomach was immediately aroused.

After drinking the pear juice, my dry throat finally felt much better.

Jian Xi finished the drink in just a few gulps.

Putting down the stew pot, she saw Qiangwei and Bihen staring at her.

Even though she prided herself on being thick-skinned, she couldn't stand it.

Who can stand being looked at like this by two beautiful girls?

Jian Xi reached out to touch her face and said uncertainly: "Sisters, why are you looking at me like this? But is there something dirty on my face?"

Bi Hen couldn't sit still and joked, "What's wrong with your little girl's brain? You read those storybooks with great emotion, much better than me. If you had entered the mansion earlier, I would have nothing to do."

Qiangwei was also curious. "I used to think you were very quiet and shy. I thought you would be a little uncomfortable reading a storybook on your first day, but I didn't expect you to be so talented. I was almost fascinated by the story you told. It was no worse than those stories told by the female lovers."

Generally, when ladies in the boudoir hold a small banquet, they will invite a female lover to tell stories, which is similar to crosstalk. Telling the story vividly and vividly is the most basic condition for success.

It's not easy to respond to this. You have to find the right measure. Otherwise, you might offend Bi Hen.

Jian Xi didn't know Bihen's personality yet. After thinking for a moment, she said modestly, "My two sisters are too kind. I just heard a few stories in the market before. I remembered it when I was reading, so I tried it. It's my good fortune that the lady likes me. I can't compare to Sister Bihen."

Bi Hen turned around and smiled, "That's exactly what you said. She knows how to act at such a young age. I'll feel relieved to have her serve in the Madam's room in the future."

Qiangwei nodded, "Yes, now that you guys have left, I have to train someone capable in the room alone so that I can be independent in the future. You are tired too, go back and rest."

Jian Xi stood up, bowed and left.

Today's work time is less than an hour.

perfect!

Jian Xi left the main courtyard, crossed a small garden and arrived at the corner room where she lived.

Days like this are so wonderful.

She rolled around on the bed.

The other people who live together haven't come back yet, they must be on duty.

Literacy is such an important skill.

It was too depraved to live like this every day. Jane Xi's remaining sense of crisis began to sound.

She won't stay in the palace forever.

Life in the palace was leisurely and comfortable, but it was not as free as being the master of one's own house.

Deep down, she still yearns for freedom.

If you want to start your own business, the first thing you need is a means of making a living.

She had to make plans for her future. The reason why Xia's life was so comfortable was not only because of her high position and power, but more importantly, she was rich.

You must have money!

If I get a chance I'd like to find out how the people in this palace make money.

She felt as if she had forgotten something.

correct.

Shen Nanxing!

The original owner’s younger brother.

Since entering the palace, Jian Xi has not received any news from Shen Nanxing, and the two have not met again.

Seeing a chance to inquire about Shen Nanxing's news, Jian Xi felt soft in her heart when she thought of how Shen Nanxing took care of her on the boat.

At night, the little girls all returned to the corner room to rest.

Caiyun patted her waist and walked back and forth in the room. "It's almost the Dragon Boat Festival. I'm so busy. Every day, the masters of each courtyard come to pay their respects to the old lady. Sister Caiqing from the tea room boils water for us all day."

Lai Xi is stronger than Caiyun. After working for a month, he has gotten used to the intensity of the work and his body is not as sore as usual. "Sister Caiqing is a good person, but that Caisang is really abominable. She doesn't even let us do the work of serving tea and water to the master."

Caiyun was open-minded. "I guess Sister Caisang thinks we are young and is afraid that something might go wrong. Besides, serving tea and water is not an easy job. Why are you arguing with her?"

Lai Xi was so angry at Caiyun's stupidity that he almost died. "You are so stupid. You show up in front of the master. If there is a reward or something, how can you let us down? Do you want to boil water in the tea room for the rest of your life? It's spring now, but if it's summer, you will suffer."

After Lai Xi entered the palace, he became more confident and only thought about showing off and becoming more powerful.

Caiyun didn't understand. "We are young and can only do these simple tasks. If we work hard, the master will see it sooner or later."

Lai Xi was choked back by Caiyun, "You really are! I don't want to talk to you anymore." After saying that, he lay on the bed angrily and said no more.

Caiyun didn't know what she had done wrong.

Jian Xi comforted Caiyun, "Don't take it to heart. You've been busy all day, so wash your face and rest early."

Caiyun nodded and went to the backyard to fetch water to wash.

Caixia rummaged through the needlework room and caught a glimpse of the extra flowers on the embroidery frame.

“Who embroidered this?”

Jian Xi was lying on the table thinking about ways to make money, and replied nonchalantly: "I came back early yesterday, and when I saw your needlework, I felt itchy and embroidered a peach blossom along with the one you embroidered."

Caixia said in surprise, "I have to split and twist the thread for Sister Dingxiang every day. She has to make daily clothes and some small items for the lady, and she is too busy to teach me. This peach blossom embroidery is vivid and looks even more skillful than Sister Dingxiang's. My mother used to work as an assistant in an embroidery workshop, and my embroidery skills are not even one-tenth of Sister Dingxiang's."

"What's the big deal? My mother was an embroiderer in Suzhou. I only learned the basics. If you have any questions in the future, just ask me."

Jian Xi said generously.

She thought it was just a trivial matter, but Caixia was so moved that she burst into tears and knelt down.

"Sister, are you really willing to teach me?"

"You'd better get up soon. Of course I'm willing to do that, but I also have errands to do. I can give you some guidance when I'm free."

Caixia nodded gratefully, "That's enough. Sister Dingxiang said that if I want to improve my embroidery skills, I have to practice more. It's great that Sister is willing to give me some pointers."

An outstanding embroidery skill is a skill for making a living, and Dingxiang is unwilling to teach it to others for nothing. Caixia has been worried about this matter these days. She has no foundation in the mansion, has nothing, and has no money to pay Dingxiang's tuition.

You should know that embroiderers have to charge a fee to open a new school and accept apprentices.

Lai Xi, who was lying on the bed, couldn't sleep. Hearing the conversation between the two, he said irritably, "Can't you let others sleep? I don't have as much free time as you guys do every day."