Professional Ethics of a Concubine

"What about the eldest young master in the mansion? Did he pass the exam?" Ye Qingzhi thought for a moment and asked again.

"I won, and I'm ranked 17th on the list. When I came over from the front yard, the person who brought the good news had just left with gongs and drums. It was quite lively."

Ruyi spoke.

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingzhi couldn't help but think that this young master was quite talented and knowledgeable.

Although he was ranked seventeenth, which was only above average, it was already very good for a child from an aristocratic family like him.

If I can hire a famous teacher to give me intensive tutoring and make a final sprint in the last half year, it will not be a problem for me to pass the imperial examination next spring.

If one performs exceptionally well during the palace examination, with the bonus of status and the emperor's favor, it is possible for one to be ranked in the first class (top three).

In a word, the future is bright and there is much to look forward to.

However, this eldest young master with a promising future is the biggest competitor of the younger young master in their family for the title.

Madam must be more or less worried about this matter at this moment. It would be hard for her not to push her child too hard!

After all, when the eldest son passes the imperial examination and enters the official career next year, if this continues, the momentum of the first house will get better and better.

Among the descendants of this generation, the eldest son Xie Mingqing is the eldest and the legitimate son, and has a promising future. The call for him to inherit the title will become higher and higher.

"Ruyi, don't look for delicious food and fun things for the young master anymore. I remember that there seemed to be a set of good brushes and inkstones and a good calligraphy copy in my dowry. You can send it to the lady later."

Ye Qingzhi spoke with a serious expression.

In view of this, she also needs to adjust her gift-giving routine.

I had given the young master some novel toys to please him before. It was harmless and made him happy, and made the lady feel comfortable too.

However, once the lady starts to care about the young master's academic performance and starts to push him, if you still give her these distracting things, then you are not giving gifts, but spending money to make yourself hated!

Not only will the lady not remember your kindness, but she will also think that you are deliberately doing bad things and trying to lead the young master onto the path of a playboy. By then, she probably won't tolerate you!

Giving gifts, especially to leaders, is too late when you are asking them to do something for you!

It is necessary to send gifts on a regular basis in order to maintain good relations.

Since you are going to give it as a gift, you must take the time to buy the right thing, not something expensive. It should touch the other person's heart and flatter the leader in the right way, so that the leader will remember your kindness.

Ruyi thought about it for a moment and felt that what her aunt did was right, so she agreed and said,

"The young master is very intelligent and will surely be good at studying. Speaking of this, this servant remembered something else.

The young master of the Pingnan Marquis's Mansion, who was adopted by Madam Lin from the clan, took part in the examination for students of higher learning at the age of nine and won the first place.

At such a young age, he was not only good at reading the Four Books and Five Classics, but also had great insights and could write excellent articles. He was known as a child prodigy.

I heard that he is going to take part in this year's scholar exam, which will be held in a month and a half. He will definitely pass and maybe even take first place! "

"The adopted child's name is Xie Xiuhan?" Ye Qingzhi asked.

"Yes, aunt, is there a problem?" Ruyi asked.

"It's okay." Ye Qingzhi ignored the pain in her heart and shook her head.

She remembered the first nightmare she had. It was probably when Lin Qingwan was about to die. She asked the maid to call the young master over, presumably the adopted Xie Xiuhan. However, after calling him several times, he did not come.

He was unwilling to even come to see his stepmother Lin Qingwan off to her final resting place. No matter how talented he was, he was still an ungrateful person.

Not likable!

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Guixinyuan.

Today, when the young master Xie Mingyu came back from school, he was called into Zhang Jingyi's room.

She asked him in detail about school, what the teacher taught, whether he understood and mastered it, what homework the teacher assigned, etc.

This is much more detailed than the previous question.

Whenever Xie Mingyu couldn't come up with an answer, Zhang Jingyi couldn't help but frown and her face darkened. Xie Mingyu even felt a little scared.

Just then, a maid came to inform Ruyi that she wanted to see him, saying that Aunt Ye asked her to deliver something to the young master.

"What's this fun stuff?" Xie Mingyu's eyes lit up and he asked excitedly.

Zhang Jingyi's brows furrowed again, feeling particularly unhappy.

She even thought about giving Aunt Ye a warning and not letting her give Mingyu these distracting toys again.

Ruyi came into the room, handed the gift box in her hand to Madam Zhou respectfully, knelt down and said,

"Hello, Madam. My aunt asked me to bring a set of brushes, inkstones, and a copybook to the young master. She said that after the young master has mastered the basics of calligraphy, she hopes to get a copy of his calligraphy to hang on the wall.

Auntie said that watching her every day like this would help her conceive a baby as smart as the young master."

Ruyi blushed at the end of her speech, and it was really difficult to speak.

Her aunt can flatter the young master in such a unique way.

"Really? My handwriting can have this effect?" Xie Mingyu asked with his eyes wide open in surprise and cuteness.

"Of course it's true." Ruyi said firmly, "My aunt said that this is the result of being influenced by what you see and hear, day and night, and having a certain kind of mind power."

Xie Mingyu grinned and suddenly felt that he was so great!

However, his current doggy paddle handwriting is really not good enough.

"Mom, I'm going to practice calligraphy now." Xie Mingyu was suddenly full of motivation and immediately said to Zhang Jingyi.

"...Go, go." Zhang Jingyi smiled and waved her hand, asking Madam Zhou to give the gift from Aunt Ye to the young master's personal servant and use it when he returned.

If the gift is delivered, then he will retire with his mission accomplished. According to my aunt's instructions, he will not say a word to seek credit.

"Mammy, if we talk about who is the most caring, it's Aunt Ye." Zhang Jingyi couldn't help but say to Mammy Zhou with a smile.

Nanny Zhou didn't know what to say.

I can only say that Aunt Ye is really good at coaxing people.

Not only was the Marquis coaxed by her into protecting her wholeheartedly, but the Madam was also the same, always praising and commending her whenever she mentioned her.

These days, Aunt Qian has often asked to see her and brought small items such as lip balm and handkerchiefs that she made herself.

She was also very attentive to the lady and even dressed her up herself.

However, the lady did not like these things and methods. Instead, she felt that Aunt Qian was nosy and took up her time for work or rest.

After Aunt Qian came for a few days, the lady didn't want to see her anymore.

Annoying!

Look at Aunt Ye again. She spent some money and gave some gifts, but she did nothing herself. But the lady still remembered her kindness.

"Mammy, Auntie Ye's way of coaxing the child is also fresh and unique. I think Mingyu is not only not disgusted, but also very motivated.

My usual strictness made Mingyu feel resentful and she became even more unwilling to practice calligraphy and study."

Zhang Jingyi pondered for a while and then sighed, "I want to learn from her."

Aunt Ye is a smart person, especially talented in coaxing people. She should find time to humble herself and ask her for advice.

Aunt Zhou,...

Madam, that is not your best friend, but your concubine in the mansion!