High-class maid

Chapter 288 Flying Goose

Inside were several exquisite jars, which, without even looking, were clearly filled with pickled vegetables. There was also a pouch containing the amulet.

"What's this? Why are you sending pastries?" Granny Yan asked.

The pastries that the masters eat are so much better than those outside. Could it be that this mother and daughter have nothing else to send?

"Please trouble you, Grandma, to give these pastries to Shantao, the girl in the old lady's courtyard," Shen Xing'er said shyly.

"Oh, it's for Shan Tao. No problem, I've got it covered," Grandma Yan said with a smile.

Since they're all in the same compound, it's a convenient matter.

“Now that the goods have been delivered, we won’t bother you any longer. Please continue with your work, sister,” said Madam Wang.

"Okay, come visit often when you have time. This old woman gets very bored by herself," Granny Yan said politely.

As soon as the mother and daughter entered the shop, they saw a woman who was about the same age as Shen Xing'er standing inside. She was dressed simply, stood straight, and had her hair neatly tied up. It was obvious that she knew some martial arts.

"You must be the one sent by Young Master Song," Shen Xing'er asked.

The girl turned to look at Shen Xing'er. She saw that her future mistress was tall and slender, wearing a light pink gauze dress. Her long black hair was styled in a Lingxu bun. Her face, which was not covered in makeup, still had incredibly good skin. Her eyes looked at her gently, but her aura was already not to be underestimated.

"Indeed, this servant's name is Feiyan. Greetings, Master." After Feiyan finished speaking, she gave a neat bow, not giving Shen Xing'er a chance to stop her.

Shen Xing'er silently withdrew her hands and said, "Get up. I didn't expect you to be so young. Don't bow so often in the future. Also, don't call me master. You can call me young lady or girl."

Feiyan was stunned. She was the only female guard in the Song family and had grown up surrounded by men since childhood. She was still a little unaccustomed to being the mistress of the house.

"Yes."

However, she only paused for a moment. In any case, it didn't matter who she protected. She was someone who could die at any time and had no feelings.

“Alright, her name is Jin’er. You’re about the same age, so you’ll probably have a lot in common,” Shen Xing’er said.

Feiyan and Jin'er nodded to each other, thus becoming acquainted.

Although Jin'er really wanted a companion, she hesitated when she saw this cold-faced girl. So aloof and beautiful! Even getting close to her made her feel cold.

"Then you all stay in the shop, I'm going home."

Seeing that someone was protecting her daughter, Wang Shi had no patience to stay in Jinxiufang any longer. Someone had ordered some pickled vegetables yesterday, and she was busy with that now!

When Wang returned home, she saw that Fatty was panting heavily and went up to her with concern.

“Don’t be so honest, girl. Making pickled vegetables slowly is just as good. Once I open the shop and buy a few servants, you won’t have to work so hard.”

She was very satisfied with the two maids her daughter had chosen. Jin'er was able to work independently in the shop at such a young age, while Pangya was never lazy and could do the work of two people at once. Wang Shi treated them very well, preparing some good nourishing meals for them every few days.

“Madam, no, a man came to our house just now, claiming to be the master’s brother. I heard him speak to you very disrespectfully, so I picked him up by the legs and threw him out.”

Fatty scratched her head sheepishly. Would Madam dislike her for being so fierce?

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Wang couldn't help but burst out laughing.

She couldn't imagine what it would be like for Shen Zhiyuan, a thin man, to be lifted by the leg and thrown outside by the chubby girl.

"It's alright, you did a great job. I'll give you an extra chicken leg tonight! Next time he comes, throw him out again!" Wang praised.

"You...you're not going to punish me?" the chubby girl asked cautiously.

After all, no matter how impolite the other party was, he was still the master's brother, but he had been pushed to the limit.

"He must have said something nasty again."

Wang knew her so-called brother-in-law well; he only spoke a few reasonable words when he wanted money, otherwise he was incredibly arrogant.

He must have been furious and embarrassed after being rejected by his own family repeatedly.

"Madam is truly wise and powerful! He called Master an ingrate! He called you all unfilial! I took off his shoes, stuffed them in my mouth, and threw him at the alley entrance!" the chubby girl said, as if seeking credit.

"Good job! I'm going to buy some chicken drumsticks!"

In the past, Wang would have only cared about her own internal strife and dared not expose her family's dirty laundry. But now her family had already separated from them. Fatty's beating was also meant to make Shen Zhiyuan realize reality and that she was no longer the foolish, rich, and troublesome sister-in-law.

The Minister's residence. Inside the First Madam's courtyard.

“Madam, Granny Yan from the gatehouse is requesting an audience. She came once this afternoon, but you were in the old lady’s courtyard at the time, so I sent her back.”

A maidservant in the First Madam's courtyard reported this.

"Oh? You've come twice? Then it must be something important. Speak up." The First Madam sat up straight. There were so many things to do every day.

Grandma Yan was led into the house by the maid. She didn't dare to raise her head, but respectfully bowed while carrying her basket.

"Get up. What are you carrying? Why are you in such a hurry to see me?"

"Reporting to Madam, Wang Meizhen and her daughter Shen Xing'er came to pay their respects to you today. However, since you were in the Old Madam's courtyard, this servant dared not disturb your business. The two of them left their gifts for you and entrusted this servant to deliver them to you," said Granny Yan.

The First Madam gave a signal, and immediately a maid took the basket from her.

"Reporting to Madam, inside are several jars of pickled vegetables and a purse."

"Why are you giving me this purse? Open it and take a look," the First Madam instructed the maid.

"Reporting to Madam, this is a peace charm that Shen Xing'er specially obtained for the old lady. Perhaps she misses her former master," Granny Yan said at the opportune moment.

The First Madam took the amulet and saw that it had the mark of Lingshan Temple on it. It seemed that this maid was not just fooling people, but had actually gone to Lingshan Temple.

Now that the old lady's health is deteriorating day by day, if she were to pass away, not only would our family have to observe mourning, but for a year, no one in the Xiao family would be allowed to attend other people's banquets. Therefore, this peace charm was truly put to the Madam's heart.

"She's thoughtful, and you've shown kindness too. If there's nothing else, you may leave."

Granny Yan breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that she had made the right trip. If the Madam had shown even the slightest impatience today, she would never have helped the mother and daughter deliver anything again.

Shen Xing'er was unaware that their things had been delivered. She and Wang Shi were currently standing at the alley entrance seeing Yuan Dali's family off.

"Can't we leave tomorrow? It's already dark today, and the dew is heavy. What will we do if the child cries?" Wang said worriedly.

Dali's family were among the few friends she had after leaving the manor. She had thought that the two of them could bask in the sun and gossip together when they got old, but she was going back home after knowing each other for less than a year.

"We had planned to go back to our hometown after finishing this month's work, but we received a letter today that my brother-in-law also broke his leg and couldn't take care of my mother-in-law, so we had to rush back tonight," Dali's family said.