Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

After lunch, the general and the young lady chatted for a while, after which the general got up and went to the military camp. Su Lianxue looked listless and lethargic at this moment.

Seeing her young mistress's state, Granny Zhang thoughtfully prepared a bowl of sweet soup for her, hoping to comfort her. The young mistress had always loved sweets, but knew that too much was bad for her, and usually exercised self-control.

"Granny, could you go and give Miss Lin in the back courtyard a little pointer?" Su Lianxue said to the nanny while slowly sipping her sweet soup. In her mind, the nanny held considerable prestige in the mansion, and it was most appropriate for her to handle the matter.

The old woman recalled Miss Lin's behavior yesterday, realizing she had indeed overstepped her bounds. This was the young lady's first banquet, yet such a thing had happened.

If not handled properly, others may easily misunderstand that the young lady is stingy. "Reporting to the young lady, Lin Yuexi, relying on being a person bestowed by the Empress, often causes trouble. Although she has restrained herself somewhat after being punished with military rods by the general, this time the young lady should indeed give her a good talking-to."

Su Lianxue hesitated for a moment, then put down the soup bowl in her hand. "Granny, matters within the inner quarters are indeed complicated. What do you think is the most appropriate way to deal with someone like Miss Lin?"

After a moment's thought, the old woman slowly said, "Miss, I think that we should not be too strict with Miss Lin, lest people say that you cannot tolerate the Empress's people; nor should we be too lenient, otherwise she will become more and more unscrupulous."

"Yes, what you say is absolutely right. As for matters within the inner quarters, they should be governed by rules and disciplined, and given timely reminders to make her aware of the proper boundaries. Furthermore, matters within the inner quarters require a combination of kindness and severity. Those who abide by the rules should be rewarded to encourage others. As for those who cause trouble, we should not be lenient with them, but deal with them decisively to set an example for others."

The nanny was filled with joy upon hearing her young mistress's words. The young mistress was truly intelligent and handled matters of the inner quarters exceptionally well.

She knew that Lin Yuexi was a person given to her by the Empress, and could not be dealt with easily, but she could not be left unattended either.

After thinking for a moment, Su Lianxue continued, "The general is not very familiar with the affairs of the inner quarters, so we will have to ask you to take good care of him in the future. After all, people's words can be dangerous, and we cannot allow them to gossip behind our backs."

Upon hearing this, the old woman quickly replied respectfully, "Miss, rest assured, I will do my utmost. I will take good care of the affairs of the inner quarters and will never allow anyone to gossip."

After the maids had carefully served their young mistress, it was Lingling's turn to keep watch tonight, while the others returned to their rooms to rest.

These four head maids were not originally supposed to live in the same room, as that wasn't the initial arrangement. Since He Qin had previously served in the inner quarters, the young lady had intended not to change her residence. However, for some reason, she insisted on living with these other head maids. Upon learning this, the young lady, mindful of He Qin's feelings, agreed to her request.

It must be said that the young lady was extremely kind and benevolent to her maids. In their hearts, being fortunate enough to meet her was a blessing they had accumulated over several lifetimes.

After they returned to the house, the group resumed their studies as usual. At that moment, Xiaomei and Xiaotao's attention was drawn to He Qin's handwriting; their eyes were filled with amazement and admiration, and they couldn't help but praise her.

Xiao Mei gently picked up He Qin's calligraphy and examined it carefully, saying repeatedly, "Sister He, how can your handwriting be so good? Besides Miss's handwriting, you are the second woman I have ever seen who writes so well."

Upon hearing this, He Qin smiled faintly and replied softly, "As long as you spend more time practicing, you can write just as well."

Xiaomei sighed softly and said helplessly, "Let's forget about it. I think it's already good enough if I can recognize more characters and write them. I don't have Sister He's talent and perseverance."

Then, Xiaomei's gaze shifted to Xiaotao's handwriting, and she was surprised to find that Xiaotao's handwriting was also much better than hers. A wave of frustration washed over Xiaomei. She tapped her head, her face full of annoyance, and said, "Why am I so stupid! Why can't I write well?"

Seeing this, Xiao Tao quickly reached out to stop her, saying, "Stop hitting it! You'll only get dumber if you keep hitting it." He Qin couldn't help but laugh at Xiao Mei's adorable appearance. Xiao Mei said defiantly, "Hmph, I don't believe I can't practice it well," and so she started practicing again.

Looking at the stubborn Xiaomei, He Qin felt a pang of pity. She gently comforted her, "Little sister, you can't rush practicing calligraphy. You have to take it slowly. Look, you can already recognize a lot of characters. That's already a great improvement."

Xiaomei felt a little comforted after hearing Heqin's words. She hugged Heqin tightly and said, "Sister He is the best."

He Qin smiled and continued, "Speaking of knowledge, look at Miss, she's truly remarkable. Not only does she write beautifully, but she can also paint, and she's read countless books. Miss's talent and knowledge are truly beyond our reach."

“That’s right, Miss is truly the most outstanding.” Xiaomei and Xiaotao echoed in unison, their eyes filled with admiration and respect for their young lady.

Following their mistress, they not only gained the opportunity to learn to read and write, but also learned many rules and etiquette. They knew in their hearts that their mistress was carefully nurturing them. They secretly resolved never to disappoint their mistress and must strive to improve themselves; only in this way would they be worthy to stand beside her.

After a while, the group tidied themselves up and then went to sleep peacefully, so they could get up early the next morning and be in the best condition to serve their mistress.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, the group got up early without prior arrangement. Xiaomei and Xiaotao went to check if the maids below were working diligently.

Meanwhile, He Qin went straight to the kitchen to check on the preparation of her mistress's breakfast. The food had to be prepared with utmost care. Her mistress had always had a small appetite, so dishes like rice porridge required extra attention to the cooking time. As for desserts, their size and texture also needed careful control.

Only in this way can she ensure that the young lady has a pleasant dining experience. From selecting ingredients to every step of cooking, she dares not be careless in the slightest. She carefully checks all the ingredients prepared in the kitchen to ensure their freshness and superior quality. She also occasionally gives a few words of advice to the cooks in charge of cooking, reminding them to treat the young lady's breakfast with care.

Upon seeing a pot of perfectly cooked rice porridge, He Qin nodded slightly. Each grain of rice was plump and exuded a delicate fragrance. The pastries were also made small and exquisite, with an enticing color.

Before long, breakfast was ready, and Zhang Mama nodded repeatedly when she saw how dedicated the person was.