On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

Chapter 417 Good News 5
Xiao Zhou was very confused. Hadn't they agreed long ago that she would not interfere in the charity, and Xiao Xiao had agreed at that time? So why did she want to be included now?
But she would never agree to it. Protecting the fetus is the most important thing for her now, so she would not go to a dirty place.

Even if the female school asked her to be a teacher, she would not be willing to go. At least before the baby was born, she would not let other things affect her ability to preserve the fetus.

After all, she is the Queen's biological sister, and there will be many good opportunities in the future.

So Xiao Zhou refused again: "I am pregnant, and my body is not as healthy as my elder sister-in-law, so I will not go to the charity hall."

"Okay!" Xiao Xiao was particularly envious after hearing this. This was the benefit of having confidence and someone to back you up.

Unlike her, even though she didn't want to take over the charity, she only dared to refuse tactfully twice. When the Queen Mother persuaded her to take over, she could only agree happily.

Mrs. Li originally thought her daughter-in-law was a little silly for rejecting such a good opportunity to show off, but when she heard that she was doing it for the baby in her belly, she nodded, "Yes, yes, my eldest grandson is more important, you should just stay at home and take good care of him, right?"

Xiao Xiao next to her was not jealous, nor was she dissatisfied.

She is not her biological mother-in-law, so she hopes she won't target her as the eldest daughter-in-law from a concubine. She never thought that she would treat her as her own daughter-in-law.

It can also be said that without hope, there will be no disappointment.

When Xiao Xiao returned to her yard, Yiqing was already waiting at the door.

Because this time she was going to meet the Queen Mother, Xiao Xiao brought Yan Po with her.

Of course, Mrs. Yan couldn't enter the palace and could only wait outside. Now she followed Xiao Xiao back.

Of course, Xiao Zhou had also taken her maid with her before, but when she left, she was supported by the maid.

But Xiao Xiao was in good health, so she didn't seem tired from running back and forth today, and she didn't need Mother Yan's support at all.

Therefore, Yiqing had a chance to show off. She rushed over and held Xiao Xiao's hand to show her courtesy: "Master, you are finally back. Two maids brought it here before. Do we really want to accept it?"

She was not afraid that her status as the head maid would be taken away, but she was worried that the newcomer would be restless.

"Take it first." Xiao Xiao had already thought of how to arrange them: "Go and ask Linglong to come see me."

Linglong is the maid that Madam Li gave to her before. She is not only beautiful, but also smart.

Since entering Sangyuyuan, she has never deliberately hung around Li Yan. She is patient and good at needlework.

Xiao Xiao felt that the two Xiangs who came later might not be as smart as her, so it would be better for her to take care of them.

This way you can save yourself a lot of trouble.

After Xiao Xiao changed her clothes and sat down, Meng Hui served her a bowl of lily and lotus seed soup: "Master, the eldest lady told me that it is autumn now, and eating lily and lotus seed soup can calm the mind, nourish the heart, moisten the lungs, and replenish the qi."

Xiao Xiao smiled when she heard this: "My elder sister is getting more and more powerful."

The Jiang family has few masters, and neither the great-grandmother nor the mother-in-law would make things difficult for others. I heard that now Old Lady Jiang is taking Xiao Xiu to handle household chores and look after her son. She also takes time to learn some medicinal food for health care. Although she is busy, her life is very fulfilling.

Linglong had been standing by the side, and only stepped forward to greet Xiao Xiao after she put down the bowl: "This servant greets the master."

"No need to be polite." Xiao Xiao looked at Linglong, who was still pretty and charming in a green dress, and felt a little envious: "You are not young anymore. Liu Da and He Shuang who followed me are not married yet. If you are willing, I will arrange for you to meet them. What do you think?"

It’s not that she is willing to be a matchmaker, but this is the current rule. For maids and guards who have sold their indentures, their marriages are decided by their masters.

In the past, Li Yan was just a minor official and had to travel frequently. Not only did he neglect his own marriage, but even his two servants were delayed.

Now that Li Yan could finally settle down and get married, he also thought about the marriages of his two guards, tutors and servants.

Therefore, Li Yan also talked about this matter with Xiao Xiao.

It is said that good things should be kept within the family. Xiao Xiao is also a human being, so of course he has his own selfish desires.

She relied more on her two maids, but unfortunately, Menghui and Yiqing had no chemistry when they met Liu Da and He Shuang. Therefore, this good thing fell to Linglong.

Furthermore, Xiao Xiao's words sounded nice, saying that Linglong should meet them separately, as if letting her choose.

In fact, we also want to see who among them will like Linglong.

Linglong couldn't hide her joy after hearing this: "I will listen to you, my master."

She originally thought that she would be sent out or assigned to a servant.

I didn't expect there would be such a good opportunity.

Although she lived in the inner house and had never seen the master's attendants, she knew that they would not be too bad and would be able to live a stable life in the future.

Xiao Xiao said seriously: "It's okay if you don't like any of them. I will choose a better one for you."

"As for the two girls who were sent in earlier, please keep an eye on them and give them some advice."

"Their indentures have already been given to me by Madam. As long as they behave themselves, I will not treat them unfairly in the future."

"But if you dare to cause trouble, I don't mind having a reputation as an unvirtuous person."

Linglong responded repeatedly: "I'll remember it."

Xiao Xiao gave her a few more instructions before letting her leave. She then began to think about when would be the best time to go to the charity hall.

It is said that knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle. Before going, you must first find out what the Gu family thinks now.

Although she fooled Madam Li, she still had to be careful with the account books and the like during the handover to avoid being fooled.

To her shame, she had never been to the charity hall since she came to the city.

I don’t know what the charity hall looks like.

After thinking about it, the Queen Mother didn't tell him much information. He only knew that there were three charity halls in the city.

The charity was also maintained by donations from the ladies, and the children who stayed there had to leave when they turned twelve.

Xiao Xiao thought for a moment and looked at the people around her: "Who among you can keep accounts? Can you go to the charity to manage the accounts?"

Mrs. Hu looked envious: "I can't read a few words, otherwise I could be in charge of the accounts, how impressive would that be?"

Yiqing waved her hands quickly: "I can't do that either. I always make mistakes in my calculations. I just want to stay by my master's side and serve him."

She has no ambitions and is content with her current life.

Meng Hui hesitated: "It's good enough that I can settle the accounts in our courtyard."

After saying that, he looked at Mrs. Yan, who was the one who taught them how to write and do accounting.

Mrs. Yan was so mad at these useless companions. They were trying to refuse such a good opportunity.

If this happened in another mansion, it would be a great bargain that you would break your head and fail to get.

Of course, she was not very willing to leave her master.

She was not only craving for this comfortable life, but was also worried about the many things that needed to be paid attention to before and after her master gave birth.

(End of this chapter)