They were helpless before this, but now that they had returned to the Capital, if they did not return to the residence to 'work', they would be considered as runaway slaves. If someone reported this to the authorities, they would be considered disloyal and their entire family would be expelled from the Capital. They would be taken away by the government and sold to god knows where.
Lao Li took a few puffs of his tobacco pipe, and the smoke curled up as he exhaled. "Why don't we beg Mu Laoye to remove Sanya's name from the Mu Province's register?"
Lao Li's servant nodded in agreement. "Yes, yes, yes, that's a good idea."
Dong Jin's face revealed a hint of anxiousness at the mention of this, and her eyes turned red. "Why didn't you mention it? I don't know why, but Old Mistress and Old Master are being stubborn at this time. One of them wants to let Sanya enter the residence, while the other doesn't want to. They are playing tricks on us, and we are stuck in the middle. Otherwise, this daughter-in-law wouldn't have come up with such a bad idea. With our Lao Li family's influence in the Capital, we can at least arrange for Sanya to work in some third-rank masters' houses. "
The two elders looked at each other and sighed. They were speechless for a long time. Dong Jin wiped the corners of her eyes. "That's why this daughter-in-law is thinking of arranging for Sanya to enter the residence first. The servants around Young Mistress must have been chosen by Old Master and Old Mistress, so Sanya won't have a chance. This daughter-in-law can always find a job for Sanya in the backyard to protect her."
Lao Li's servant sighed. "That's the only thing we can do. I'll tidy up the lass later, and you can bring her back tomorrow."
Bai Suyan, who had been listening to the entire conversation next door, heaved a sigh of relief. She turned around on her bed, but couldn't fall asleep. She could finally enter the Mu Province, but after spending so much time with them, she couldn't bear to part with them.
At the same time, in the main house of Mu Province, it was even more dewy. There was a light that was as small as a bean. Lady Mu's hair was let down. Under the candlelight, her clean face showed signs of fatigue. Her skin was dark yellow, and there were heavy bags under her eyes.
Foliage's heart ached for her mistress as she stared at the candlelight in a daze. After half the night, she advised, "Mistress, you should rest. Old Master has already fallen asleep in the study under the care of others!"
Lady Mu slowly came back to her senses. She suddenly felt sore all over and her hands and feet were cold. She couldn't help but shiver. "What time is it?"
"It's almost four o 'clock in the morning. Madam, you should rest!" Foliage's voice was already sobbing.
Lady Mu saw that she was about to cry. She felt gratified and sad at the same time. "Silly girl, why are you crying? I don't even feel bad, so why are you feeling bad? Fine, fine, fine, I can't say it. Once I say it, I'll shed some gold beans. Don't cry. Your good days are coming soon! "
"Madam, this servant doesn't want to get married." Foliage knelt at Lady Mu's feet with tears streaming down her face. "This servant lost my family when I was young. I grew up in this manor. Madam, you've been so kind to me. This servant can't bear to part with you. Moreover … Old Master is such a person. If I leave this manor, where else can I go to live?"
Lady Mu leaned over slightly and wiped away the tears on the girl's face. "When a girl grows up, she will eventually get married. This time, although you're marrying outside the manor, I was the one who personally asked about that person. Moreover, I redeemed you into a good marriage. This is something that many people would be envious of."
Fan Zhi was sobbing, and the words coming out of her mouth became intermittent, "But … but … this is clearly Master …"
"I understand, I understand." Lady Mu only felt more tired. She leaned back. "After you leave, there will be even fewer people around me to talk to. Sometimes, I really feel that I don't understand this person who has slept with me for more than ten years. It's hard to tell what's in a person's heart!"
When Foliage thought of Madam's situation in the future, her own situation, she couldn't help but feel sad. She couldn't control herself and started to cry loudly.
In the pitch-black backyard of Mu Province, other than this room, the attic where Mu Guiyi lived was also brightly lit. The girl, dressed in a fur coat, was leaning against the couch and staring blankly at the flickering candlelight. With her beautiful facial features, it wasn't hard to see that she would become a famous beauty in the future.
She didn't know when it started, but Mu Guiyi began to look forward to the silent and lifeless night. That night, the people around her said that she had sleepwalked to the garden. Because of this, the number of servant girls on night duty had doubled. After all, it wouldn't be good if the news spread that the daughter of a boudoir had been kidnapped by thieves.
But she knew that she wasn't sleepwalking, and it wasn't a dream. She was kidnapped from her boudoir. Speaking of which, it was strange. She really did dream that she was carried away from this attic by the person in her heart.
And that person didn't hurt her that night. He even put a coat on her to protect her from the cold. There was also a familiar smell in that person's arms. It was very similar to the person she remembered for seven years.
This also led to the matter of choosing a head servant for Mu Guiyi. And this time, Mu Guiyi, who had always been sensible, made a fuss and insisted on choosing one herself. Mu Jiahua was naturally furious and reprimanded her. Old Lady Yun and Lady Mu were very willing to let her like it.
"Young Miss, it's already the fourth watch period. Quickly rest!" Mu Guiyi didn't recognize the new servant girl. She watched as this unknown servant girl pressed her down on the couch, put down the curtain, blew out the candlelight, and stayed by the couch without leaving.
It was so quiet! It was so quiet that it was as if she was in a desolate and ghostly old house. She didn't know where something came out of, or perhaps, the people in this house were already ghosts.
Whether it was tossing and turning restlessly or not sleeping all night, dawn would eventually come and drive away the cold and lonely night.
"Young Miss, Master has instructed that the selection of servants this time will be considered as a practice for Young Miss. But in the end, the people around you still have to be approved by Master and Madam. Also, Master has already chosen the head servant girl to serve you this time. Look at how much Master dotes on Young Miss!" The new servant girl was combing Mu Guiyi's hair as she rambled on.
Mu Guiyi stared at the reflection in the mirror and suddenly asked, "Where did you take the things that I randomly wrote a few days ago?"
The servant girl who was combing Mu Guiyi's hair paused. "Oh, Master saw those poems and felt that they were not bad, so he ordered people to send them to the poetry club."
"Poetry club? What poetry club? Why don't I know about it? "
Sensing that Mu Guiyi was slightly annoyed, the servant girl thought for a while before saying, "It's a poetry club formed by some noble ladies in the capital to learn from each other. Master decided to let Young Miss join the club and even continued to use the name Ze Huang gave you, Yaohua."
Mu Guiyi frowned slightly and was somewhat dissatisfied. "A group of young ladies who don't even step out of the house. They don't even need to be the top scorer in the imperial examinations, so what are they talking about learning? Don't bring those things out to embarrass yourself in the future!"
"But … this is Master's order …"
"Shut up. You're just a servant. How dare you accuse your master when doing things. Do you think that I'm young and inexperienced and can be deceived by you?" Mu Guiyi's little face turned stiff and she turned to glare at the servant girl who was combing her hair.
"This servant knows her mistake." The servant girl who was combing her hair said that she knew her mistake, but she didn't care much from her expression. She only thought that the young lady was spoiled and didn't take it seriously. Naturally, her tone wasn't very serious and she treated it as if she was coaxing a child.
Mu Guiyi turned back and didn't care about the servant girl's response. She thought that she was going to be replaced anyway.
Everything was ready in the front hall. Old Lady Yun, who had never shown her face, was sitting on the main seat in the hall. Although the old lady was old, she still had a ruddy complexion, bright spirit, and a strong body. Mu Jiahua and Lady Mu were sitting on the two sides of the old lady. They were from the Lim Clan.
Mu Guiyi moved lightly and bowed down gracefully. "Granddaughter greets Grandmother, Father, and Mother."
Seeing her beautiful granddaughter, Old Lady Yun beamed with joy. "Good, good, good. Yaohua, come. Come to Grandmother."
Mu Guiyi responded obediently. She smiled and leaned against Old Lady Yun's side. She acted coquettishly and sweetly. "Grandmother, I'll have to rely on you to help your granddaughter choose today."
Mu Jiahua frowned and reprimanded her. "Nonsense. How can you trouble your grandmother for such a small matter?"
Mu Guiyi pouted and looked at Old Lady Yun aggrievedly. Old Lady Yun patted her granddaughter's little hand to comfort her. She said unhappily, "Since it's a small matter, I can still make the decision, right? Could it be that my son-in-law thinks that I'm old and dim-sighted and can't even see people? "
"I don't dare." Mu Jiahua quickly stood up and bowed. "I'm just afraid that Lord Tai Shui will be tired."
"Mother, the nanny has already brought the people here. Let's take a look at the selected people first!" Even though they were in a cold war, he was still her husband. Lady Mu couldn't help but speak up to help her husband out of the situation.
Old Lady Yun glanced at her daughter and nodded indifferently. She turned and pulled Mu Guiyi to tell her in detail what to do during the selection later.
The bitterness on Madam Mu's face deepened. All these years, because of Mu Jiahua, she had argued with her parents many times. Her parents had long been disappointed. After so many years, they had drifted apart. Fortunately, Mu Yaohua had not been involved.
Dong Jin led a dozen young maidservants around 12 to 13 years old to the side hall to wait for the summons. She specially pulled Bai Suyan to her side and reminded her. "You have to remember all the etiquette clearly. You just have to do it. You don't have to stand out. Ah, don't be afraid. Old Lady is here today. Do you understand?"
Bai Suyan pursed her lips and nodded like a sensible girl at her age. "Aunt, don't worry. Sanya has remembered everything that aunt taught. Sanya won't cause trouble for aunt."
"Good girl." Dong Jin helped Bai Suyan tidy up her messy hair.
"Nanny, Old Lady Yun asked you to bring people to the front hall."
"Okay, I'll be right there." Dong Jin lowered her head and comforted her softly. "Don't be afraid!"
Dong Jin ordered the young maidservants to line up in two rows and put Bai Suyan in the middle. Then she led the two rows of people to the front hall.
After leaving the two rows of maidservants in the corridor, Dong Jin walked into the hall and saluted. "Greetings to Old Lady, Master, Madam, and Eldest Miss. Old Lady has brought everyone here. They're just outside."
Old Lady Yun nodded. Dong Jin was about to retreat to one side, but she was stopped by Mu Guiyi. "Hey, Dong Mammy, I heard that Nanny Xia's orphan came to the capital alone. Is she inside this time?"
Dong Jin and Xia Shi were Old Lady Yun's head maidservants. Later, Dong Jin became Lady Mu's wet nurse. Even Lady Mu had to call her Nanny.
Originally, when the two sisters were here, one called Nanny Xia and the other called Dong Mammy for convenience.
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