silence.

A deathly silence.

Jiang Miaomiao did not get the answer she wanted.

She looked a little disappointed, her little mouth pouting.

Xiuxiu pursed her lips and smiled secretly.

The six maids all looked to be about the same age and even their height was similar. It was obvious that they had been carefully trained and came from a wealthy family.

They wouldn't even consider indulging in a little bit of food.

However, she was proven wrong in no time.

Haitang brought in a bowl of white porridge and a plate of steamed buns and mutton pies, still steaming hot.

The fragrance could be smelled from afar.

Jiang Miaomiao's eyes lit up, and she looked at the meat bun with a grin.

I picked one up.

Break it open, and it's oily.

The aroma filled the air instantly...

It has the aroma of meat, as well as the unique fragrance of mushrooms.

These are mushroom buns made according to her method; you can't find them anywhere else except at Yipinju.

Yipinju's breakfast stall was packed with customers.

She walked around in front of several maids, munching on steamed buns with relish.

Their little mouths were all greasy from eating.

This made Mu Qianxue's mouth water, but she assumed the young girl was having trouble making a decision, so she simply let her take her time looking.

He sat down at the table, took a sip of plain porridge, and then a bite of a mushroom bun...

She usually eats light food, but these mushroom buns and lamb patties with added dogwood were quite to her liking.

I ate a lot too much in one go.

Xiuxiu dragged a stool over and sat down to accompany Jiang Miaomiao as she slowly made her selections, since they were all the same no matter what they chose.

The maids were dressed the same, and their weights were about the same. She didn't know if it was just her imagination, but even their appearances and demeanors were almost identical.

Anyway, she couldn't choose.

Then we saw the little guy holding up the meat bun, approaching people one by one, and asking them questions.

"Want some steamed buns? They smell delicious..."

The others remained unmoved.

Only the round-faced maid at the very end, though she didn't look up, still sniffed and swallowed.

“She…it’s her…” Jiang Miaomiao’s face lit up with joy as she pointed at the little maid and looked at Mu Qianxue, “Auntie, I’ve made my choice.”

The little maid looked at the baby with some surprise.

The little scallion flower on my head swayed back and forth...

She was shaken until her eyes were blurry.

Good heavens! How could they have chosen her?

Should we let her take care of the baby?

She won't...

I haven't studied it either!

Then a steamed bun was stuffed into her hand.

It was warm and steaming, with a pungent aroma that hit your nose.

The little girl looked up at her with a grin and asked in a soft, sweet voice, "Big sister, what's your name?"

"This servant is Xi'er."

Xiao Miaomiao pointed to the steamed bun in her hand, "Eat it, it's very fragrant, the filling has mushrooms in it."

Xi'er clutched the steamed bun, not daring to eat it.

There is no reason to dine with one's master.

"Your Highness has given you this, so please eat it. From now on, you will follow Miaomiao, take good care of her, protect her, and be loyal to her without reservation."

"Yes, I understand." Hearing Mu Qianxue's voice, the little maid put the bun into her mouth.

I took a bite.

Wow, this is delicious! It smells amazing!

Did you add mushrooms?

I've never tasted steamed buns like this before, they're delicious...

This was the first time she had ever eaten with her master.

In the past, they could only eat after their masters had finished eating. Even if it was a reward left over from their masters' meals, they could not eat it in front of them.

I'll have to wait until my shift ends to eat when I get back.

Their daughter was considered lucky; she would often receive rewards, but maids in other families might not even get breakfast.

The young master has recognized the Duke as her godfather, so she is now a young lady of the Duke's mansion. As long as one is in the Duke's mansion, one will serve as a maid for the young lady. It doesn't matter who one serves as a maid.

She didn't complain; instead, she was somewhat looking forward to it.

Seeing that she was enjoying her meal, Mu Qianxue felt much relieved.

The maids around her were all chosen for her by her grandmother before her death. One of them made a mistake and was beaten to death by her grandmother.

Later, her older sister sent Xi'er to cheer her up.

Although she was just there to make up the numbers, Xi'er was the most skilled among them, honest and kind, and the most obedient.

Although it was a painful decision to give her away to Miaomiao, I felt at ease.

Xiuxiu had a rather complicated story to tell.

This was practically finding Miaomiao a perfect dining partner; the two of them together devoured a plate of meat buns in no time.

It is said that maids often inherit their masters' personalities.

Why does Miss Mu have such a maidservant by her side?

After finishing her steamed bun, Jiang Miaomiao stretched out her greasy little mouth and hands to Xiuxiu, "Auntie, wipe it off..."

Before Xiuxiu could even take out her handkerchief, Xier brought over a handkerchief that she had already prepared, saying, "Miss, let me wipe you."

The maidservant was quick and efficient, wiping meticulously.

Xiuxiu felt a little better.

Fortunately, apart from being a bit greedy, there's nothing wrong with him.

Very perceptive.

Then, after exchanging a few more blows with Xi'er, he nodded in satisfaction, "Not bad, not bad, thank you, Third Miss!"

During lunchtime.

It was just Aunt Xiuxiu, Little Aunt, Sister Qiao'er, and my two older brothers.

Jiang Miaomiao asked, "Where are Mother and Father?"

Daddy?

Xiuxiu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized that their little ones also had fathers. She smiled and said, "Sister took Lord Yan and his wife to the horse farm. As for the Duke, he must have gone to investigate a case."

Although Jiang Zifeng and Jiang Ziyan couldn't bring themselves to call him "Dad," they were happy that their little sister had a father's love and affection...

Jiang Zifeng, in particular, looked at Mu Yunji with the same affection he would show his own father, and would pester him to teach him boxing before dawn.

Jiang Miaomiao nodded obediently.

He seemed very sensible.

She understood! Her aunt, uncle, and father had come all this way to overturn her grandfather's case.

The silver has been found, and the hiding place has been found, but how to catch the culprit red-handed is a big problem.

Mother has a lot to do...

Little Miaomiao slid off the little stool and went up to Xiuxiu. "Auntie, go help Mommy. Miaomiao and my brothers will stay home and behave."

Xiuxiu pinched her little face. "So well-behaved?"

She seemed a little skeptical.

He glanced at the two brothers opposite him and asked, "Feng'er, Yan'er, aren't you on half a day off? Can you take good care of your little sister?"

"Yes, Auntie, don't worry," Jiang Zifeng assured her, patting her chest.

Jiang Ziyan nodded in agreement.

Aunt Xiuxiu is wasting her talents taking care of the kids at home; she should go help her mother. We need to catch the person who stole the military pay as soon as possible.

They'll probably need two or three days off, so taking care of my younger sister shouldn't be a problem.

Yesterday, the teacher indulged in some cool treats, including some fruit shaved ice that my sister gave me. Halfway through the class, she clutched her stomach and left, saying, "Today is a day off..."

Princess Liang and the young princess were extremely worried.

They ate the ice cream without any problems, it seems the teacher is getting old and his stomach can't handle it.

Mu Qianxue didn't understand why Xiuxiu was so worried.

She thought the little girl was very well-behaved.

At least she's much better behaved than her eldest nephew. She can dress and eat by herself, and she eats very politely without getting any food on her clothes.

They have a set routine for eating; they have a bowl of soup before eating, and they also make sure to have a balanced diet of meat and vegetables, and they are not picky eaters.

They eat everything and are very easy to raise.

The small cloth bag contained a wide variety of snacks, including dried fruit, melon seeds, walnuts, and more.

Her little mouth is always busy.

So cute.

She readily agreed, "Sister Xiu, don't worry, I'll take care of things. I'll send a few more maids to keep an eye on things."

Xiuxiu thought about it and realized that it was impossible for so many people to not be able to keep an eye on a little kid.

I felt reassured and went out.

Take a nap in the afternoon.

Jiang Miaomiao fell asleep, and Xi'er stayed by her bedside.

Seeing that she was sleeping soundly, everyone went about their own business without worry.

Mu Qianxue went back to her room to look at the candied hawthorns that Prince Jing had given her, wondering if there might be a letter hidden underneath.

Jiang Ziyan went back to his room to read. He sat by the window, drinking tea as he read, occasionally glancing up at his older brother practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard and his younger sister's bedroom.

The window offers a great view, providing a clear overview of the courtyard...

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