The clear sunlight shone through the crystal window. When Shen Lang woke up, he realized that he had slept on the chair with his wife in his arms all night. But the four girls, Biyun, Baguio, Qingzhu and Qingmei, did not dare to wake her up. He actually took turns shaking the fan beside him to drive away mosquitoes, waiting for him and Xia Qianye to sleep all night.
Thinking of this, Shen Lang couldn't help but feel a little apologetic in his heart, feeling that the four girls were really attentive and considerate in their service. Then, as a rich man, should he give a tip or something? But isn't this a bit awkward? Too tacky?
While they were thinking about these problems, the four girls worked hard to bring towels and hot water to help him and his wife wash themselves. Then they brought breakfast, separated on the left and right, one holding a spoon and the other holding a cup. A small bowl for him to eat.
Shen Lang felt more and more... Well, it would be nice if there were always two or three maids around who were well-behaved and sensible, making him feel at ease. For example, he wouldn't have to worry about making porridge and cooking. In the past, in Bihu Xiao Zhu, these things are all done by the virtuous and considerate Qianye daughter-in-law.
Although he thinks the home-cooked meals made by Qianye's wife are more delicious than those in the Imperial Palace. But if his wife is exposed to oil smoke every day in the future, how can he be willing to do so?
Of course, these are just some small thoughts in his mind. Because Biyun Baguio and the others made him feel so comfortable, he came up with such thoughts.
"Ahem...Actually, we are not that delicate at ordinary times." Shen Lang coughed dryly and said, "To be honest, I had a very comfortable stay in the Imperial Palace this night. Well, you are all very nice, so I won't do it today. If you are so reserved, don't stand at the table and wait, everyone comes to the table and eats together."
"That..." Qingmei and Qingzhu seemed to want to say something else.
"No such and such, this is an order." Shen Lang said seriously.
Six people at a table ate a meal in silence. Biyun, Baguio, Qingmei and Qingzhu didn't speak. They just lowered their heads and ate the exquisite food. From time to time, they secretly looked at Shen Lang, with a look in their eyes. Some kind of admiration and gratitude.
After finishing the dinner, Shen Lang stood up, looked back at the Imperial Palace for the last time, then took Xia Qianye's hand and stepped out of the door.
But what he didn't expect was that Qingmei Qingzhu and the others actually followed him out.
"Hey, why don't you go back?" Shen Lang asked.
"Because, we are the personal maids of the king and the empress." Qingzhu said matter-of-factly.
"Yes, you stayed at the Imperial Palace last night. According to the rules, the day will not be over until after sunset today. Therefore, before sunset, we are still the personal maids of the king and the empress. Of course, you will come to Wherever we go, we will follow." Qingmei explained.
Biyun added: "Furthermore, according to the rules of Songhe Tower, each batch of maids in the Imperial Palace will only serve guests once. So after you leave, we will be arranged to other places. You might as well let us have more Let me stay with you for a while."
Baguio added: "I heard last night that the king and the empress wanted to buy gems. We are very familiar with Guyang City and can be your escort."
Shen Lang only knew that there must be a strong force behind Songhe Tower, but he didn't know what kind of rules this force had. Naturally, he couldn't understand why the four girls had been serving him and were tired because of him. Now, He was about to leave, but instead of taking the opportunity to take a breather and rest, the four girls wanted to stay with him for the last time with a hint of gratitude.
"Well, I'm not familiar with Guyang City either. It's always better to have you helping lead the way than me and my wife wandering around." Shen Lang smiled slightly and walked in front. The four little girls followed happily. later.
After leaving Songhe Tower, Shen Lang realized that the entire street below Songhe Tower was called Songhe Street. It was no exaggeration to say that this bustling street was covered by Songhe Tower.
Then he took the girls shopping. The four little girls chatted happily with Xia Qianye. From time to time they called Master Shen Lang and Miss Xia Qianye. It was as if the six of them came from the same family. Shen Lang felt extremely cordial, as if these four little girls had been his maids a long time ago.
Out of love for these four people, and thinking about their meticulous service and care last night, Shen Lang thought about the tip again.
However, he still felt that giving money was too tacky, so when passing by Linglongfang, Shen Lang took the girls to buy some beautiful clothes in the market. The total cost was less than 10,000 spirit stones. Quan thought it was A little thought.
Holding the beautiful clothes in their arms, the four sisters were naturally happier. Strictly speaking, they were not short of money. Even if Shen Lang really generously gave them tens of thousands of spiritual stones as tips, they might not How much would you care.
But clothes are different. Those who talk about money are outsiders, and giving clothes naturally represents a more intimate relationship. Is it like friendship? Or is it a simple master-servant relationship after a master-servant fight?
"By the way, you said earlier that after I leave, you will be assigned to other places? Isn't it possible that the people in the Imperial Palace are changing every day?" Shen Lang asked curiously.
"Young Master, it cannot be said that it is every day. It must be changed every time there is a change of guests." Qingzhu said.
"Why?" Shen Lang was even more curious.
"Because..." Qingzhu's little face turned red: "Because, the women in the emperor's palace are all virgins, and personal maids like us must be virgins. Normally, as long as a man comes, As a personal maid, you will..."
"Ahem..." Shen Lang coughed dryly, but he understood a little bit.
"Actually, we don't really want to enter the Imperial Palace, and we are a little worried about that kind of thing... If we meet a more violent big shot, we may be even more unlucky." Qingmei lowered her head and said.
"Is that because you are short of money and forced by life, so you have to work as a maid in the emperor's palace?" Shen Lang asked calmly. He has been in the market since he was a child, and he has never had any contempt for those who have an unsatisfactory life. .
"No, no, no, the past life was indeed a bit more miserable, but now we are not short of money, and we have the ability to live well in the spiritual world." Qingmei shook her head and said.
"Then why do you still need to go to the emperor's palace to serve people?" Shen Lang became more and more confused.
"It's because of the tradition of Songhe Tower, and also to repay kindness." Qingmei said: "We have been raised in Songhe Tower since we were young, and it is our home. Although our status has been very low and we have been controlled everywhere for more than ten years, we have been I rarely suffer any grievances, I always learn the rules, etiquette, and practice."
"But according to the rules of Songhe Tower, when you become an adult, you have to serve Songhe Tower to repay the kindness of raising you. And when you turn eighteen, which is the day of the coming-of-age ceremony, you have to go to the Imperial Palace to be a personal maid. Just thinking about it..." Biyun said: "From that day on, even if you grow up, you will officially become a member of Songhe Tower and work for Songhe Tower."