The next morning, Li Xiao opened her eyes on the soft and warm bed. The quilt felt delicate and soft, and the room was fragrant.
She felt as happy as if she was in a dream.
She blinked her big eyes, got up, dressed, and went out. She saw three sets of neatly folded men's clothes at the door — the kind for little boys.
There was even a super small dark blue suit.
There were two pairs of thin boots. She compared them with her feet. They were a little bigger, but she was still very happy when she touched the soft soles of the boots.
She turned her head and saw the prepared water, towels, and other things on the small stool at the door of the room.
The servants of the House of Chen were so attentive.
After washing her face and teeth, she touched her stomach and felt a little hungry.
Although it was comfortable to live in someone else's house, it turned out that living under someone else's roof was like this. She couldn't buy rice and cook for herself when she was hungry.
Li Xiao only lived for a day, but she suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.
The courtyard door was suddenly pushed open, and a granny looked at her.
Li Xiao immediately stood up straight and began to struggle with how to greet her.
The granny stared at Li Xiao and looked at her. She felt that her eyes were not her eyes and her nose was not her nose. She didn't know where the young master picked up this rustic young lady of unknown origin.
Thinking that she had been busy serving her for the past two days, she was very unhappy.
There was no mistress in the house. Mammy Chen had always been like half a mistress. She had long been used to the temper of a mistress. At this moment, she didn't suppress the anger in her heart. She looked at Li Xiao and said in a strange tone, "Come with me and get breakfast yourself."
She sounded like she was ordering a servant.
She thought that this big-eyed young lady must feel humiliated and would be unhappy and throw a tantrum. Anyway, she was not afraid. As an old maid who had served her master since childhood, she was confident.
But she didn't think that Li Xiao would come up without any hesitation. He obediently moved in front of Wet Nurse Chen, staring at her with his big round eyes, an expression of expectation.
"…" Mammy Chen.
What was this situation?
She frowned and looked at Li Xiao carefully. She had been unhappy since the young master brought Li Xiao back yesterday.
He felt that Li Xiao must be a dirty little demon from who knows where.
Taking advantage of the fact that there was no mistress of the House of Chen in the capital, she wanted to use her beauty to deceive the young master.
She kept telling the other servant girls and manservants that she must be from some brothel. Looking at how she pretended to be pure, her cultivation was not low.
But …
She then looked at Li Xiao, who was looking up at her expectantly. Suddenly, she was at a loss for words.
This little girl was so pretty, but why did she look like a dog?
"Mama, I … how should I address you?" Her voice was small as she asked obediently.
Although she was still wearing a gray scarf around her neck, she wasn't wearing a hat today. The fringe on her forehead covered her eyebrows and slightly covered her eyes. Her nose was small and delicate, and her lips were red and tender and cute. Although the fringe and scarf still covered a small part of her face, the way a beauty was so secretive, it was hazy and mysterious.
Li Xiao was young now and had suffered a lot.
She had such a face, but she didn't have the temperament of a big sister. Although she was a little old-fashioned, she was young and cute.
For an elderly person like Wet Nurse Chen, she had no resistance against this kind of child. Although she had come with a belly full of anger, in front of this beautiful and cautious girl, she … quickly lost her tyrannical attitude.
"Surname Chen." She said in a stiff voice, and then strode toward the main kitchen in the inner courtyard.
Li Xiao trotted after her. Mammy Chen was tall and strong, so she didn't show any modesty and walked quickly.
From time to time, Mammy Chen would look back to see Li Xiao's expression, but she didn't show any displeasure.
After getting breakfast, the little girl dragged the tray and didn't let the other servant girls help her. She held it herself. After thanking her, she obediently walked back to the small courtyard.
As soon as she walked out of the main kitchen, Mammy Chen and the Cookmaid stood at the kitchen door and looked at her from afar.
"Where did this young lady come from?" The Cookmaid asked.
"Who knows? Master brought a young lady back. Do you think he would tell me the whole story?" Mammy Chen said.
"… …" The Cookmaid was speechless.
Mammy Chen waved her hand, "Make her something to eat at noon. Master won't be here at noon anyway."
"Make some stir-fried vegetables to deal with it." The Cookmaid asked tentatively.
Mammy Chen looked back and glared at her, "Don't be fooled by her silly appearance. Master put her in Elegant Court.
She is also the young mistress of this courtyard. Do you not understand the young master's meaning, or are you tired of living? "
The Cookmaid exclaimed and hurriedly said, "Fortunately, Mama reminded me. I think … I'll serve her with good vegetables and meat."
"Serve her with one vegetable and one meat. Young Master is not a person who is extravagant." Mammy Chen said and walked away.
The kitchen maid looked at Wet Nurse Chen's departing figure and curled her lips, "Before, you were the one who didn't like the little demoness, and now you're also the one who won't let us treat her unfairly.
It's really hard to serve someone who is old. "
Li Xiao slurped the porridge, chewed the pickled radish, and chewed the fragrant meat buns. It was so delicious that snot was bubbling up from her nose.
She closed her eyes and savored this' luxurious' breakfast with her soul. She didn't take Mammy Chen's impoliteness to heart at all.
When Chen Jue walked through the courtyard and into the main hall, he saw this scene — this kitten-like girl sitting there and licking the food.
"Why are you still eating breakfast?
Dilly-Dallying, what time is it? "As he said this, he really looked up at the sun … He only saw the roof beam.
Li Xiao was so scared that she almost choked. She hurriedly took a deep breath and swallowed the food in her mouth. Then she stood up in a panic and said softly, "Sir."
"Are you done eating?" Chen Jue stood at the door and looked around. He said, "If you are, hurry up and follow me."
"I … I'm done eating." Li Xiao looked at the pickled radish, meat buns, and porridge on the table. Her heart ached.
"Let's go." After saying this, Chen Jue turned around and left just like he came.
Li Xiao gritted her teeth and endured the pain and tears in her heart. She walked around the table and followed him.
Chen Jue wore a black robe today. There were ancient beasts with dark patterns. It was a low-key luxury.
"Sir, aren't you going to the yamen today?" Li Xiao followed him. She was curious and couldn't help but ask.
"I'm going." He took Li Xiao to the door and got on the carriage first.
Wearing such luxurious clothes with a jade pendant hanging on his waist and a folding fan, he was no different from a rich man's son going to a restaurant to drink wine. Going to the yamen dressed like this?
Standing in front of the carriage, Li Xiao hesitated for a moment. On the way to the capital, she had also hitched a ride, but she had never been able to sit in the carriage. She had always sat in the shaft or with the coachman uncle.
Just as he was hesitating, Jue Chen lifted the door curtain and clicked his tongue impatiently. "What are you waiting for?
Why are all women so … Hurry up! "
Li Xiao almost rushed to the carriage.