The matter was thus decided. Three days later, all the young ladies in the Jiang fu would go to Ling Long Boat. Everyone was well aware of the Old Jiang Madame's intentions. Jiang Su Su's expression was as usual, but she could not conceal the trace of excitement in her eyes. Presumably, this was another opportunity for her to show off. Jiang Li, on the other hand, had been spared from confinement by Jiang Quan. When they met at Gui Lan Yuan, she seemed to be much more restrained. When Second Yiniang learned of this opportunity, she was naturally overjoyed. Jiang Dan stood awkwardly on the spot, her face full of timidity. She did not even know where to place her hands. Jiang Ruan could not help but look at her a few more times. In her previous life, because of her own incomparable inferiority, she had not taken the initiative to pay attention to Jiang Dan. Now, it seemed that this youngest sister of the Jiang fu was excessively timid.
Old Jiang Madame said a few things that needed attention, and then waved her hand to dismiss everyone. Before leaving, Xia Yan specially called out to Jiang Ruan, "Ruan niang, the few maids that I have chosen for you will be sent to your courtyard in a while. First, see if these maids are to your liking. If they are not to your liking, we can change them. "
Jiang Ruan smiled and thanked her, not the slightest bit of annoyance could be seen. Xia Yan's smile deepened, and the two of them exchanged pleasantries before leaving on their own.
After Xia Yan and Jiang Su Su had left for a long time, Lu Zhu said, "Furen is a little too impatient. There is no need to disgrace yourself."
"Others see that it is for the good of me as a daughter. How can it be considered disgrace?" Jiang Ruan did not take it to heart.
Lu Zhu had been with Lian Qiao for a long time, so she did not conceal her words. Like pouring beans from a bamboo tube, she said, "Who are you trying to deceive? Even this servant can see the knack. Everyone here is well aware of it. Old Furen also did not say anything, so this fu is not peaceful all day."
Jiang Ruan burst out laughing. Because Lu Zhu was a servant of the residence and not a child of a master, she was not as loyal to the Jiang fu as Lian Qiao and Bai Zhi. She talked about it as if it was someone else's house. When Jiang Ruan laughed, Lu Zhu reacted and blushed, "This servant has overstepped her boundaries, Miss, please punish me."
"What you said is very correct," Jiang Ruan said. Lu Zhu was not biased towards the Jiang fu, and this was actually a good thing for her. After all, the things that she wanted to do would be against the Jiang fu in every aspect. Lian Qiao and Baizhi might find it hard to accept, but some of these matters could be handed over to Lu Zhu to handle.
Just as he was walking, a person walked towards him. She had a slender waist and walked like a weak willow in the wind. Before she even reached the tip of his nose, a faint fragrance lingered around him. That person was wearing a pinkish-green short jacket and an autumn fragrant long skirt. She was like an orchid swaying in the wind. It was the Fifth Mistress, Hong Ying.
Seeing Jiang Ruan, Hong Ying's eyes curved as she greeted her, "Eldest Young Lady."
Jiang Ruan smiled, "Fifth Yiniang is becoming more and more beautiful."
Hong Ying's charming face reddened. "Eldest Miss must be joking. These words are too much."
Jiang Ruan's smile became even more cordial. Hong Ying was tactful and smarter than she had imagined. At the very least, she did not reject Jiang Ruan's advances. Jiang Ruan stretched out her hand to hold Hong Ying, "What I said is absolutely true. With Fifth Yiniang's demeanor, it is no wonder that Father dotes on you so much." Her voice lowered, "Now that I have just returned to the Jiang fu, I am unfamiliar with the affairs of the fu. It just so happens that when I see Fifth Yiniang, I feel a sense of familiarity. In the future, I hope that Fifth Yiniang will take good care of me. If one day I do something wrong and make Father angry, I hope that Fifth Yiniang can put in a good word or two for me." After she finished speaking, she stared unblinkingly at Fifth Yiniang.
These words were said with a profound meaning, as if hinting at something. Hong Ying was startled for a moment. She raised her head and saw Jiang Ruan's smiling gaze. Hong Ying felt as if her gaze was covered by a layer of fog. It was clearly clear and limpid, but it made one's heart feel fuzzy. After thinking for a while, her face revealed a terrified expression, "Eldest Young Lady, what are you saying? If I can help Eldest Young Lady, this servant will definitely spare no effort."
Jiang Ruan smiled slightly, "Then I will thank Fifth Yiniang first. In this fu, the only person I can rely on is someone like Fifth Yiniang. With Fifth Yiniang's appearance and demeanor, even the main branch furen cannot compare. "
Hearing these words, Hong Ying could not help but feel her heart skip a beat. She looked at Jiang Ruan tentatively and smiled, "Eldest Young Lady, please do not make such a joke with this servant. Furen is of noble birth, while this servant is of lowly birth. The difference between us is like cloud and mud."
"Every dog has its day, the river flows east for thirty years, and the river flows west for thirty years. Has Fifth Yiniang ever heard of this saying?" Jiang Ruan said, "Who can say for sure what will happen in the future? Fifth Yiniang, do not unduly belittle yourself. Even if one is born of lowly birth, it does not necessarily mean that one will not have a good future. "
Hong Ying paused, lowered her head, and softly said, "The Lantern Festival will be in three days. Has Eldest Young Lady gone to Old Furen's place?"
Her sudden words caused Dezhu, who was following behind her, to be somewhat astonished. She heard Jiang Ruan say, "That's right, several sisters have gone together."
"Eldest Young Lady is kind-hearted, but there are some things that you should pay more attention to. Recently, Furen and Second Young Lady have been acting strangely. Eldest Young Lady … you must take care." After Hong Ying finished speaking, she did not linger and hurriedly left without looking at Jiang Ruan's expression. Dezhu, who was behind her, said thoughtfully, "Young Lady, Fifth Yiniang's words seem to have another meaning."
"She is an intelligent person." Jiang Ruan said, "If only she had been able to give me such advice in my previous life. How good would that have been?"
The last sentence was spoken in a very low voice, so Dezhu did not hear it clearly. She was stunned for a moment, "What?"
Jiang Ruan smiled, "Nothing, let's go back."
When they returned to Ruan Ju, just as Xia Yan had said, the newly sent servant girls had already arrived. When they saw Jiang Ruan return, they neatly stood in a row.
Bai Zhi and Lian Qiao were the first class servant girls who served personally, while Dezhu was the second class servant girl. In the Jiang fu, every young miss had two first class servant girls, four second class servant girls, and six third class servant girls. Yan Hua Yuan had sent four, and said that Jiang Ruan would personally pick the rest in a few days.
The four servant girls occupied a row, and all of them were beautiful maidens in their budding years. When Jiang Ruan entered, she did not even glance at them, and walked to the soft couch at the side to flip through a book.
Lian Qiao and Bai Zhi did not say a word, and quietly stood behind Jiang Ruan. From time to time, they would serve her hot tea, and they really treated the few young girls in the room as invisible.
This went on for more than an hour, and finally, someone could not bear it any longer. One of the servant girls took the lead and walked forward, saying softly, "Servants greet Eldest Miss."
Only then did Jiang Ruan slowly raise her head, seemingly extremely mischievous. She swept a glance over the few servant girls, but her pair of upturned charming eyes were sharp, and finally fell on the face of the servant girl who had walked forward.
The servant girl was born with a face as beautiful as a flower and as beautiful as the moon, and also had a somewhat scholarly air, which doubled her beauty. Her head was lowered, and her appearance was full of humility.
"What is your name?" Jiang Ruan smiled slightly.
"Servant's name is Shu Xiang." The servant girl replied meekly.
Shu Xiang, Jiang Ruan slowly sipped a mouthful of tea. In her previous life, the servant girl who had accompanied her into the palace looked humble and obedient, kind and amiable. At that time, it was precisely because she had taken a fancy to her literacy that she had kept her by her side. Her last impression of her was that day, before she had become a human swine, when Jiang Su Su had come to visit her in prison, accompanied by her personal servant girl.
Now, she had been sent back to her side.
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