High-class maid

Shen Xing'er and Xi Yun came to the courtyard to sweep the floor. The weather was still quite cool at dawn.

The two men picked up two small basins and sprinkled water in the yard to prevent dust from flying around and soiling their masters' clothes.

After sweeping the floor, the two went to the kitchen to get today's meals.

Because they were junior maids, they didn't have the opportunity to eat food from the main kitchen. Only the senior maids or nannies who were particularly favored could eat food from the main kitchen.

Normally, Shen Xing'er and Xi Yun would go to get their meals together, but Shen Xing'er had already decided to stay away from her, so this time she went to get her meal by herself.

When Xiyun saw Shen Xing'er carrying her own lunchbox, she quickly said, "Sister Xing'er, what's wrong with you lately? Did I do something wrong? Why don't you want to talk to me?"

"I didn't do anything to you. I was just hungry and wanted to eat quickly. Don't call me Sister Xing'er anymore. I'm not that much older than you," Shen Xing'er said.

"Let me carry your lunchbox for you. You've just recovered from a serious illness, so you should rest more."

"No need. It's precisely because I'm recovering from a serious illness that I need to walk around more." After saying that, Shen Xing'er stopped waiting for her and walked forward on her own.

Xiyun was left standing at the back. If resentful glares could kill, Shen Xing'er would have been killed long ago.

"How did this idiot suddenly become so clever?" Xiyun thought to herself.

The two went to the kitchen together and got their breakfast: a bowl of millet porridge, a steamed bun, a small dish of shredded potatoes, and a small dish of bean sprouts.

After breakfast, Xiyun insisted on washing both of their lunchboxes, so Shen Xing'er let her.

Because she needed to find her mother, Wang Shi, and it wasn't convenient for her to go with Xi Yun here. Before Shen Xing'er could even go to look for her, her mother, Wang Shi, came looking for her.

Upon seeing Wang Shi, Shen Xing'er received some memories about the original owner's mother.

Once, when Shen Xing'er had a fever, her father ran to the village entrance to find a doctor on a snowy day, and her mother rubbed her body with wine all night. You should know that wine was a precious thing in ancient times, but her parents did not care at all.

Even when she was sick, her mother would not ask for leave and would stay at home until she recovered before entering the mansion.

"Xing'er, your mother has been a bit busy these past few days and hasn't been able to come see you. How are you? Have you eaten enough? Did you finish the osmanthus cake your father bought you? Did you wear the pearl hairpin your mother bought you last time?"

As if afraid of losing sight of Shen Xing'er in the blink of an eye, Madam Wang spoke a great deal in one breath, showing none of the serious demeanor of a nanny.

Shen Xing'er felt a sweet warmth in her heart. Having lived two lives, she experienced the kind of care she couldn't in her previous life, and she would cherish it dearly in this one.

"It's alright, Mom, I'm fine. You need to take good care of yourself too. Even though it's summer, make sure to close the windows at night so you don't catch a draft. How's Dad? Does his leg still hurt?"

"Xing'er, you..."

Wang was caught off guard and stood there, stunned.

It's no wonder that Wang was stunned. In the past, Shen Xing'er always treated her with disdain and would go back to her room after only a few words. But now, she not only answered her questions but also took the initiative to care about her parents. How could Wang not be happy?

"Xing'er, are you still blaming your parents for making you do this sweeping job? Actually, your parents had no choice. You've been spoiled at home, and your parents were afraid you'd offend someone important, so we wanted you to gain more experience."

"Your mother has no great ambitions. She just wants you to stay here until you leave the manor, find a suitable match, and marry in style." Wang Shi said, wiping her eyes with a handkerchief.

"Mother, please don't cry. I was confused before and didn't understand your and Father's good intentions. From now on, I will listen to you." Shen Xing'er nestled on Wang's shoulder and coaxed her.