On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

When they left the palace, Xiao Xiao was accompanied by two older maids.

This was of course given to her by the Queen. They all had some martial arts skills and could protect her. By the way, she also hoped that they could pick out a few children from the charity who had a good foundation and were able to learn martial arts.

They all feel that people who have been trained since childhood will be more loyal, and there is no need to worry about traitors who were inserted by others and sneaked in to cause trouble.

Xiao Zhou, who was originally somewhat envious, now felt a little sympathetic towards her when she thought of what her elder sister had said earlier: "Since my elder sister has asked two maids to assist you, you don't have to go to the charity hall every day."

Now that she thinks about it, it’s a good thing that her elder sister didn’t let her take over the charity, otherwise she would definitely quit.

Xiao Xiao glanced at the two maids who were like old monks in meditation, and she seemed to be full of energy: "A man will die for his friend. Since the queen trusts me so much, I must do my best."

Regardless of whether you can do it or not, at least you have to show your attitude.

These two maids were given by the Emperor to the Empress, so they might be the Emperor's spies.

Just because the Empress treats them kindly doesn't mean the Emperor will tolerate their dissatisfaction.

Although she was suspected of being monitored by them, Xiao Xiao tried to think positively. She was not planning to rebel, so she was not afraid even if there were spies from the emperor around her.

Compared to Xiao Zhou who disdains to flatter others, she is different.

She is thick-skinned.

This sounds nice, but she can't guarantee whether she can do it.

Xiao Xiao asked, "Do you know Mrs. Gu who used to be in charge of the charity?"

"I don't know him." Little Zhou said with disdain, "But I heard that the Gu family was originally a famous grain merchant in Qi and Lu. Later, they sent their eldest daughter to the palace as a concubine, and then they all moved to the capital."

The former princess was her aunt. There was a new woman who shared the emperor's favor in the palace, and later she gave birth to a daughter. Naturally, the women in the Zhou family couldn't help but complain.

Xiao Xiao's heart skipped a beat after hearing this.

She only regretted that she was not knowledgeable enough and had forgotten to ask who was the person who was in charge of the charity hall before. If she had known earlier... she would never have refused even if she had known earlier.

Xiao Xiao could only persuade herself to think positively: "The Gu family is rich enough to rival a country. I think they manage the charity very well. I don't have to worry about taking over."

She also secretly put some eye drops on the man named Gu, saying that the Gu family was rich enough to rival a country.

Xiao Xiao also hopes that the handover will go smoothly.

But she felt a little uneasy in her heart. This was equivalent to snatching someone else's iron rice bowl, which would definitely lead to enmity.

She felt that she might not be able to withstand the Gu family's tactics, so she had to find help.

Xiao Xiao first glanced at Xiao Zhou, then quickly looked away: Xiao Zhou was spoiled, and apart from her identity, she couldn't help herself in any other way.

Mrs. Li is a suitable candidate, but I need to think carefully about how to convince her.

After the two maids got on the carriage, they sat quietly on the side, as if they didn't exist.

After hearing what the two grandmothers said, they just exchanged glances but didn't say anything.

In fact, they were also wondering in their hearts: Isn't there such a big difference between this little Zhou and the Queen?

And this eldest lady, who was born in an ordinary family but rose to fame, doesn't seem to be particularly cunning.

No one knows why the Queen Mother let this grandmother take over the charity.

Even if the Empress's family members are useless, there are still many who want to flatter the Empress. Any one of them would be better than this grandmother, right?
Of course, they were ordered by the Emperor to protect the Empress, and now they were assigned by the Empress to protect Grandma Li.

However, the news here must eventually be reported to the envoy of the academy.

While the two daughters-in-law entered the palace, Madam Li was also busy in the mansion. It was her own fault, marrying two jealous daughters-in-law to her sons, and now that they were both pregnant, she did not arrange for them to have concubines.

Although he had said before when his son proposed to Xiao Zhou that he would never take a concubine in his life.

But it doesn’t say that there can’t be a maid in the study who can add beauty to the room, right?

"The second son's wife is too jealous. She sent all the maids who served the second son away as soon as she came in." After complaining, Madam Li asked the maid next to her, "Have you trained all the people you were asked to train?"

Madam Liang was the one who spoke little, but she was also relied upon by Madam Li. Upon hearing this, she immediately responded, "Master, the people have been trained. How about you take a look first? See if there is anything unsuitable?"

Madam Li nodded and said, "That's fine. We can't accept someone who thinks too much."

Although she wanted her son not to sleep alone, she also didn't want him to have too many worries.

After all, Xiao Zhou has an older sister who is the queen.

And she didn't want the backyard to be in unrest.

Mrs. Zhou quickly flattered: "Master, you are good at judging people. For example, the two concubines in our house are both well-behaved."

The youngest and most beautiful concubine, Yang, fell ill after an accident two months ago and eventually passed away.

Aunt Zhu was originally the lady's maid who came with her as a dowry. Even though she was promoted to an aunt and gave birth to a son, she never dared to be disrespectful to her.

Aunt Mo was the earliest concubine. Although she had a concubine's eldest son, she knew how to keep to herself.

Even though the grandmother is pregnant now, she does not regard herself as a real elder and does not visit Sangyuyuan often.

Now that the backyard is quiet, Mrs. Li can really live a comfortable life.

Madam Li agreed: "As a concubine, I have to fulfill my duties. It is their blessing to be able to provide them with food and clothing without worries."

Mother Liang quickly brought in two beautiful girls, both of whom were fair-skinned and beautiful, and were young ladies in their prime.

After the two came in, they knelt on the ground and bowed deeply: "Your servant Chunxiang (Qiuxiang) greets the madam."

Mrs. Li was quite satisfied with their appearance and asked them, "What can you do?"

"I can do needlework," Chunxiang said. Seeing that the lady was not very satisfied, she quickly added, "I can also sing ditties and recognize a few words."

Qiuxiang didn't even dare to raise her head: "I can play the pipa a little bit."

Madam Li didn't think there would be too many of them, as long as they could please people. What made her embarrassed was that these two maids had oval faces and slender waists, and looked very charming.

But as a woman, she doesn't particularly like Chunxiang.

Another one has a hibiscus face and peach blossom eyes, which makes people like her at first sight.

For a moment, she didn't know which one her son would like?

She loved her son very much, so she naturally wanted her son to have someone who was close to her. She pointed at Qiuxiang and said, "From now on, you will go to the Second Master's study to serve him with writing materials."

He also warned her: "Don't be naughty when you get there, be sensible and obedient and have good sense."

"Don't take advantage of Second Master's good temper and act like a demon."

I chose Qiuxiang because she seems less troublesome.

Qiuxiang was already kneeling on the ground, and after hearing this arrangement, she could only kowtow again: "I obey your command."

Mrs. Li lazily said to Chunxiang: "Why don't you go to the master's study and serve him?" (End of this chapter)