Fangqiao was hiding in the house making purses, and the little maids were sweeping or tending the flowers and plants. The small Chunjin Pavilion was quiet and peaceful.
Xie Mingxi stepped into the room with a calm expression.
The maids immediately stopped what they were doing and came forward to salute.
Xie Mingxi glanced around, feeling regretful in her heart.
Among the eight maids, Fangqiao is considered the best one, but she is too quick-thinking, which makes people unhappy. Congyu Fuyusheng is obedient, but not smart enough. The other five maids are also mediocre.
Mother Li, the steward of Chunjin Pavilion, was very loyal and helpful. Unfortunately, she fell seriously ill a few months ago and lost half of her life. She is still recovering from her illness.
Xie Jun came from a poor family, and once he succeeded, he entered an official career. In more than ten years, he also saved some wealth, but it was far different from the famous families who had passed down the inheritance for hundreds of years. The maids, wives and servants who served in the mansion were all from
Bought from the old lady.
There is a shortage of truly smart and capable people, and there is also a shortage of slaves who are loyal to their masters.
Princess Yongning lives in the Princess's Mansion on weekdays. As long as she places a few informants in Xie's Mansion, all the happenings in the inner house cannot be hidden from her eyes and ears.
Aunt Ding thinks she is in charge of the Xie family's inner palace, but she doesn't know that she is just a puppet. The real person in charge of the Xie family is still Princess Yongning!
Dealing with Princess Yongning is not difficult for her.
The problem right now is that there is no loyal, reliable and capable person around her!
Xie Mingxi's eyes stayed on Fangqiao's body for a little longer.
Fang Qiao was secretly happy in her heart and did not dare to rush forward. She lowered her head and continued to wait.
After a few days of training, I really made some progress.
Xie Mingxi smiled and said: "Fangqiao, I want to leave the house, you go arrange the carriage and horses."
Fangqiao perked up at first, then hesitated: "But the third lady has never left the house alone..."
Xie Mingxi has been raised in the inner house since she was born. Princess Yongning paid no attention to her. Aunt Ding had no relatives in the capital and had almost no chance to go out as a guest. Until Xie Mingxi was ten years old, she had almost never stepped out of the gate of Xie's mansion.
Xie Mingxi's smile did not diminish: "Cong Yu, you go to the carriage house."
Congyu responded without hesitation and ran out in a hurry.
Fangqiao: "..."
Fang Qiao wished she could slap herself twice and swallowed back everything she said.
Unfortunately, you only have one chance.
Xie Mingxi has ordered all the maids to leave.
Fangqiao left the room with a sad face, wanting to cry but without tears.
…
Half an hour later.
The concierge of Xie Mansion was stunned.
Congyu repeated patiently: "Miss Third is leaving the house, please ask Manager Wu to open the front door."
Residences with higher family status do not open the front door on weekdays, only the corner door. Xie Mansion is well-educated and does not open the front door for free.
Xie Mingxi led the two maids, and it was okay to enter and exit through the corner door. However, Xie Mingxi refused to wrong herself a long time ago.
The handsome Manager Wu, who was nearly forty years old, hesitated for a moment and then said: "Both the master and the princess are not in the mansion. The third lady wants to leave the mansion. I wonder if Aunt Ding will agree..."
A sweet girl's voice interrupted Manager Wu: "It turns out that if I, the master, want to go out, I still need Manager Wu's approval."
The person who spoke was Miss Xie San.
Xie Mingxi never suppressed her anger, her lips smiled as usual, but her words were as sharp as a knife.
Manager Wu's whole body was shaken, and he quickly lowered his head to apologize: "I don't dare."
Xie Mingxi said calmly: "Open the door."
Manager Wu didn't dare to say anything more and quickly opened the front door.
Congyu Fuyu looked at the master who was showing off his power with admiring eyes.
Xie Mingxi never paid attention to trivial matters. She smiled slightly and stepped out of the gate of Xie's mansion.
The carriage with the mark of the Xie Mansion was already outside the door, with the coachman waiting respectfully and six strong servants. Traveling like this was quite the pomp of a wealthy lady.
Without Aunt Ding's crying voice, breathing the air outside Xie's house, Xie Mingxi felt her chest smooth and her mood bright: "Go to Dingxiang Tower."
…
There are many restaurants in Beijing, and the most famous among them is Dingxiang Restaurant.
Dingxiang Tower is famous for its elegant furnishings and exquisite dishes. It is a place where noble princes and dignitaries often entertain and come in and out. The cost of one table is enough for ordinary people to eat for a month.
There is no lobby in Dingxiang Building, only private rooms. There are a total of 60 private rooms on the first and second floors, and they are packed with guests.
On the third floor of Dingxiang Building, there are ten private rooms specially designed to entertain female guests. All the people who come in and out from the backyard are women, and the cooks are also chefs with superb cooking skills.
In the capital of the great Qi Dynasty, noble ladies are like clouds.
Princesses and princesses have a transcendent status and do not have many restrictions. Leaving the mansion is a matter of leisure.
Because of the great reputation of Lianchi Academy, women's academies were opened all over the capital. Daughters of famous clansmen, ladies and daughters of officials, mostly studied in the academy, and they also had the opportunity to go out from time to time.
For this reason, the Dingxiang Tower, which has a special private room for women, became a gathering place for the noble ladies of the capital.
Xie Mingxi had been in and out of Dingxiang Tower several times in her previous life and was quite familiar with it.
If you want to find a chef with superb cooking skills, Dingxianglou is definitely the place to go!
…
Half an hour later.
Xie's carriage stopped at the backyard of Dingxiang House.
Xie Mingxi slowly lifted the car curtain and looked out.
Congyufuyu got off the carriage first.
The two little maids, who had never seen the world, opened their eyes in unison.
Congyu exclaimed: "There are so many carriages!"
Fuyu also sighed: "So many people!"
The carriage drivers and servants were all led elsewhere to avoid accidentally bumping into a wealthy lady. Wherever they looked, there were mostly maids and servants. At a glance, there were at least a dozen carriages.
"What country bumpkin did you come from? Look at that shabby look that has never seen the world! It's really hilarious!"
"Isn't that right? If you are so ugly, you should hide in your house and don't come out to scare people!"
The ones who made the taunts were two maids not far away. They deliberately raised their voices so that everyone could hear them. As expected, they caused a burst of laughter.
Cong Yu immediately blushed with shame, deeply hating that she had been embarrassed and had brought shame to her master.
But Fuyu had an upright temper, so he strode forward and asked loudly: "Who are you? Why are you speaking ill of people behind their backs?"
Two maids: "..."
This stick came out of nowhere!
Since it was a "whisper", he should have not heard it. Or he might have come back with a hint of sarcasm! How could someone be so straightforward and not hesitate to rush up to accuse someone!
Congyu tugged on Fuyu's sleeves uneasily and whispered, "Miss is still on the carriage."
I don’t know where these two people came from, but don’t cause trouble for the young lady!
Fuyu was born with a stubborn streak and did not hear the hidden meaning of Congyu's words at all. He glared fiercely: "Apologise immediately. Otherwise, I can't spare you!"
As he spoke, he rolled up his sleeves, as if he would take action if he disagreed.
The two maids who were gossiping were only thirteen or fourteen years old. Seeing Fuyu's dark skin, height, and ferocious expression, they immediately became frightened. After a moment of stalemate, the two maids reluctantly apologized: "I'm sorry. We shouldn't have
Talking nonsense."
Fuyu felt relieved and returned to the carriage with her head held high.
…
Only when she saw Xie Mingxi smiling at her with the car curtain lifted, Fuyu woke up and said uneasily: "Miss, slave...have you caused trouble for the lady?"
The smile in Xie Mingxi's eyes deepened: "No, it's good for you to be like this."
My previous thoughts have been corrected.
There are still people around her who can be used.
Don't be timid when things get tough, and dare to roll up your sleeves and hit people at critical moments. What a talent!
Fuyu was so happy with the praise that she laughed stupidly: "It's good that Miss is not angry."
The lady smiles so beautifully.
Congyu was also a little dazed: "Miss, are you really not angry?"
Xie Mingxi smiled slightly: "There's nothing to be angry about over this little thing. You two will have many opportunities to go out with me in the future. Remember, no matter when, where or when you encounter anything, you must stand tall and don't be timid.
"
"Even if you get into trouble, don't be afraid! I, the master, will take care of everything."
The tone is relaxed and indifferent, just like saying "drink water when you are thirsty".
Cong Yu Fuyu was in high spirits after hearing this, and excitedly agreed in unison, and then helped Xie Mingxi get out of the carriage.
Xie Mingxi had just landed when she heard a girl's voice coming from behind her: "Cousin Jinyue, let me help you get off the carriage."
…
Xie Mingxi's eyes were slightly cold.
Decades later, this voice is still so familiar that it's disgusting.
The daughter of Princess Yongning, the eldest daughter of Xie Jun, and her sister-in-law.
Thanks Yunxi!
We met each other as soon as we went out. They are indeed "destined" sisters!
Xie Mingxi curled her lips mockingly and turned around.
The gorgeous carriage with the markings of the Huainan Prince's Palace suddenly came into view.
Eleven-year-old Xie Yunxi is wearing a dazzling red Luo Shang.
She has almond-shaped eyes and peach cheeks, and a bright complexion. Her eyes are flowing, showing a touch of pride. Her body is as long as a wicker, her chest is slightly swollen, and she already has the graceful grace of a girl.
But her eyebrows are nothing like the frosty and pretty Princess Yongning!
