Chapter 3 Recognizing someone
At this time, the Princess's Courtyard
A graceful and elegant woman sat in the seat below the princess, her face full of impatience.
"It's already this late, why hasn't the newcomer come yet? It's nothing for me, but the princess is waiting for a little concubine, tsk!"
The princess's face was not good either. She said patiently, "The new sister is weak, so the prince has granted her permission not to pay respects today."
The woman who asked the question first frowned, but did not continue asking. When she first entered the mansion, her cousin sympathized with her and exempted her from paying respects for three days in a row!
She didn't care, but when the girls heard this, they were speechless.
When the prince first slept with them, he had said something similar to them, but none of them listened. Didn't they all force themselves to get up and come over to pay their respects obediently?
I really don't know whether this newcomer is fearless or just ignorant.
One of the bright-looking women chuckled.
The princess looked over there and said, "Concubine Xu Shu, why are you laughing for no reason?"
These words drew everyone's attention to the woman, but they quickly looked away.
They still don't know whether the newcomer will be favored in the future, but this Concubine Xu, who was brought back from outside the palace by the prince three years ago, is the one who is truly extremely favored.
Fortunately, he only has one daughter, which makes everyone feel a little relieved.
Concubine Xu Shu didn't care at all that she was being stared at. She adjusted her hair bun, and the glazed hairpin on it shone brightly, setting off her stunningly beautiful face and making it even more breathtaking.
It is said that there is a complete set of these glass hairpins, which are treasures that the prince brought back from Jiangnan specially. They are extremely expensive, but Concubine Xu Shu just wears them casually on her head.
"I just remembered something happy and laughed. What's the matter?"
The beauty raised her eyes and blinked, which made the princess feel upset again. It was this face that won the prince's heart!
Damn it, Your Majesty has such poor vision!
The princess continued to pester him, "Oh? What's the happy news? Why don't you tell us so that the sisters present can listen together?"
"Isn't this not good?"
Concubine Xu Shu frowned slightly, a little distressed: "These are the words that the prince flirted with me on the bed a few days ago. Do you sisters want to listen?
In this case, why don't you all move to my bed tonight and have a good talk?
It's just that my bed is a bit cramped, and I'm afraid it can't accommodate so many people at once."
What a mess, she was even invited!
Everyone was angry. It seemed that the princess did not mean that.
The princess's face was completely dark, and she said stiffly: "No need, since it is what the prince and Concubine Xu said, it is not good to tell outsiders."
Concubine Xu Shu seemed unaware of the princess's gloomy face. She looked at the other party with her beautiful eyes and said attentively.
"The princess is not considered an outsider."
princess:"……"
Then this princess is considered your wife?
The woman sitting in one of the seats said gently, "Don't be angry, Sister Princess. Sister Xu was just in a whim. You know she is always sincere to others."
The princess quickly calmed down and said, "Okay, no need to say more. There's nothing to do today, let's all go."
On the other side, the front yard
King Zhao, who had just returned from court, heard the servant's report and raised his eyebrows slightly: "This newcomer is really honest."
Then put the matter behind you and get back to the complicated things.
She's just a concubine, not worth mentioning.
At this moment, he recalled the scenes of last night in his heart.
It's all in vain...
Ji Yunqing, who was mentioned by everyone, was much more relaxed.
Since I don't have to pay my respects to the mistress, I can take advantage of my free time to get to know the servants in the yard.
Thinking of this, Ji Yunqing called the servants over.
There were four maids in total, two were fourteen or fifteen years old, and two were only eleven or twelve years old. They all lowered their heads and stood respectfully.
Ji Yunqing fixed his eyes on one of the maids: "What's your name?"
"Slave Daylily"
The little maid's voice was dry and she was obviously nervous.
This was the little maid who supported her yesterday. Ji Yunfeng nodded, "That's a good one. You will serve me from now on!"
"Thank you, Master. Thank you, Master!"
The maid was delighted and thanked him repeatedly.
Ji Yunfeng continued to look at another slightly older maid: "What's your name?"
"My servant Xiuqiu is good at sewing."
Looking quite honest, Ji Yunqing assigned tasks according to their specialties: "From now on, you will be in charge of my clothes and jewelry!"
Although the only clothes she had now was the one she was wearing, which had been washed so much that it looked bleached, there was nothing to worry about.
Ji Yunqing thought so but didn't say it out loud.
She wants face!
Thinking this was a good job, Xiuqiu agreed.
Next were two younger ones, one called Hong Xing and the other called Hong Dou, who were only eleven or twelve years old.
In modern times, he would be in the sixth grade of elementary school, but now, he has to work every day at an early age.
"You will be responsible for watching over the yard from now on, and do your work carefully."
Then, Ji Yunqing said something like, "From now on, you will all be in the same yard, so you must help each other and not bully others."
Feeling that it was not enough, she casually made some big promises, saying that if everyone works together and thinks in the same direction, everyone will live a good life in the future.
Finally, his tone became stern: "If you have any high places to go, leave now and don't waste my time. If I find out later that any of you have ulterior motives..."
Having said this, she paused for a moment, scanned the faces of several people, and said sinisterly: "You will know the outcome when the time comes."
The four maids were startled and hung their heads even lower.
After saying these harsh words in a domineering manner, Ji Yunqing asked the group to disperse, then walked into the room with steady steps.
After a while, Hemerocallis came in quietly and quickly cleaned up the mess from last night.
The bed sheets were also replaced with a new set.
Finally, take away all the garbage on the ground.
"and many more"
Seeing her actions, Ji Yunqing finally spoke.
Xuancao was puzzled: "Master, what can I do for you?"
When Ji Yunqing saw the scraps of cloth that had just been produced last night and thought about the artificial flower hair accessories in the bag she brought with her, some idea from deep within her heart began to stir.
Finally, he showed a sincere smile: "Hemerocallis, what do you think..."
"What do you feel?" Hemerocallis was confused.
"That is, can these scraps of cloth be made into hair ornaments or something like that?"
Hemerocallis: “…Ah?”
This used and torn piece of clothing can still be made into a headdress. Master, can you wear it outside?
Ji Yunqing was influenced by the idea of frugality and thought that this was just like the plastic bags, torn paper boxes and the like that he had saved from his previous life. It would be great if the waste could be reused.
After all, these are all cloth, and they were bought with money.
If you do it well and take the lead, there will be no problem at all!
Xuancao racked her brains to persuade him, saying that none of the maids in this mansion were so shabby, and at the very least they should use new scraps of cloth.
It's a pity that the master insisted on having her own way.
At this moment, the crisp sound of Hong Xing came from outside the door.
"Master, the prince has sent someone to deliver the reward!"