Bai Xiangxiu's expression was at first confused, then shocked. She looked at Long Heng speechlessly, then her face turned bright red. She had the misconception that she was being teased.
Long Heng sat there quietly, watching her change her expression. He couldn't help but think that this girl was really pure and cute. All her thoughts seemed to be written on her face.
With this kind of lack of scheming, he was afraid that she would be bullied by others sooner or later.
But when he saw her face turn red, he couldn't help but cough lightly. Smelling the fragrance of medicine in the room, he couldn't sit still any longer and said, "Rest well." He stood up and left after speaking.
Xiao Shi and Ye-mama saw him out and sighed in relief. It was said that a woman's mind was like a needle at the bottom of the sea. Now it seemed that a man's mind was even harder to understand.
To say that the Prince had feelings for their mistress, but he didn't sit for long. He only saw her once and left in a hurry.
To say that he didn't have feelings, he didn't even go to other madams' courtyards and only came here. It was really hard to understand.
Bai Xiangxiu still sighed in relief. With a man standing in her room, she felt a lot of pressure. Seeing him leave, her muscles relaxed and she felt that her wound really hurt.
Thus, it was rumored that Madame Xiu cried all night in pain.
The person who spread this rumor was currently feeding Bai Xiangxiu medicine. Her mission here was to help Madame Xiu seduce the Prince. Although she couldn't do it openly, she still had to help in the dark.
As a matter of fact, the doctor came early in the morning and only left after seeing that she was fine.
Ye-mama was certain that the Prince still had feelings for her mistress. Once her wound healed, wouldn't the two of them stir up a storm?
After finding out the truth, she told the Old Madame. The Old Madame also felt that Madame Bai was really unlucky. It seemed that her body didn't have a moment of rest. If she wasn't scared to death, she would be hurt by thieves.
Fortunately, her personality wasn't bad. Ye-mama also praised her. She only said that she was a bit clumsy and wasn't an ambitious person.
It didn't matter if she was clumsy, as long as she wasn't ambitious.
Only in this way could they be of one mind with their future mistress, so that she, as the mother-in-law, would not have to worry about the younger generation.
Recently, his body had been getting worse and worse. It seemed that he would have to start training her after she got better.
After all, Bai Xiangxiu was still young. Coupled with her meticulous care, her wound was almost healed in less than ten days.
During this process, Song Jiaoyue sent people to visit her and gave her many gifts.
But they were all sent to the Prince, who then handed them over.
Supporting male lead, aren't you being too open and aboveboard!
Bai Xiangxiu was becoming less and less confident. She had taken a stab for him, but there was still no effect. It seemed that he was really not picky.
He gritted his teeth. Next time, when he had the chance, he would definitely bring up the topic. If he was interested, he would continue. If he wasn't, he would just wait here quietly for a year before being stabbed by the cactus.
But at this time, someone from the Old Madame's side sent a message for her. She didn't know what it was about, so Bai Xiangxiu dressed up and slowly walked over with Ye-mama and Xiao Shi.
After more than ten days of recuperation, although her wound had healed, her small face had lost a lot of weight. She also swayed as she walked. Although she looked exceptionally gentle, she also looked extremely delicate and pitiful.
There was no helping it. This beauty was beautiful at all times.
Long Heng's heart palpitated as he watched from his seat. He thought that the wind today shouldn't be too strong. Otherwise, this person would have already been blown away!
Seeing her bow and sit down, he let out a sigh of relief and watched as the Old Madame began to talk to her.
The Old Madame could also see that her current condition wasn't too good. She asked, "Have you ever studied at home?"
Why was she asking about studying?
Bai Xiangxiu blinked and said, "I have." Even if she said that she hadn't, no one would believe her. After all, she was born into a scholarly family.
Long Heng's expression was calm, but in his heart, he was thinking, Not only did she study, but she also wrote poetry quite well. What a talented girl!
The Old Madame continued, "Then have you studied arithmetic?"
"I have also studied a bit."
As a modern person, if she said that she didn't know how to count, it would be very embarrassing. As a result, Bai Xiangxiu braced herself and agreed, even though she didn't know why the Old Madame was asking.
"Then take these back and have a look." The Old Madame smiled and gave a meaningful glance. A mama then handed three bound books to Bai Xiangxiu.
Bai Xiangxiu curiously opened them and saw that they were the household's recent expenses. She couldn't help but hastily put them down and said, "Old Madame, you … …" What did she mean?
She was about to run away in fright. Those women in novels fought over the position of housekeeper until their heads bled. She didn't want to be beaten to death prematurely.
The Old Madame took a sip of tea and slowly said, "Madame Bai, you have been in the household for some time. You should know that our household was separated a few years ago.
The Prince received imperial favor and had this Li Of Gojoseon Household. However, it was a newly built household, so there weren't many people that could be used.
Seeing that my body is getting worse, I need someone to help me look after it. "
"The Old Madame's body is healthy. She doesn't need any help." This time, Bai Xiangxiu interjected very quickly. She was afraid that if she was too slow, she would be called a housekeeper.
This was a matter of right and wrong. She really didn't want to take on this responsibility.
This was what the Old Madame liked about her. She was honest, considerate, and not greedy.
"This is what I like about you. You aren't like other people who fight over this trivial matter and ruin the reputation of a young lady from an aristocratic family.
However, I still need someone to help me.
Those three have unstable temperaments and may not know anything about calculations. Take them and have a look. If there's anything you don't understand, let Mama Feng and Mama Xiao help you.
I brought her here from my maternal home. She can be considered to be quite clear about the household's matters. "
The Old Madame didn't allow her to refuse. Her words left no room for retreat.
"Then, many thanks for the Old Madame's favor." She couldn't not do this job. She could only silently accept it.
In any case, she had nothing to do. Looking at a few account books wouldn't make her too busy.
Unfortunately, she didn't expect the Old Madame to have the idea of personally teaching her. She actually talked to her for a long time.
All expenses had to be divided into the household's expenses and outside the household's expenses. Prince's personal expenses were the least restricted existence because men always had to entertain outside.
In fact, this wasn't difficult. Although she had been doing gardening work before, she was still very talented in choosing and buying flowers.
Therefore, these expenses weren't difficult for her. After a while, she actually understood and remembered everything. Her comprehension ability was better than that of ordinary women.
The Old Madame couldn't help but be surprised when she saw her answering so easily. How was this stupid? She was clearly very clever. It seemed that this girl was only clumsy when it came to interpersonal relationships.
Long Heng patiently listened from beginning to end. He didn't interrupt and just drank tea while playing with the cup in his hand.
When he saw that the two of them were almost done talking, he said, "Set the table!"
Was it time for lunch?
Bai Xiangxiu was just about to politely leave when the Old Madame said, "Just eat here!"
No way. You guys eat while I watch. You guys use me while I stand. You look so wronged.
Although I'm not hungry, you can't torture me like this!
However, concubines in ancient times were like this. She silently nodded.
There was no other way. Who told you to transmigrate into a concubine?
When the table was set, the Old Madame was served by the maidservants to rinse her mouth and sit down.
Long Heng did the same. He even picked up some food with his chopsticks and put it in the Old Madame's bowl.
Then he glanced at Bai Xiangxiu and didn't say anything.
However, the Old Madame understood. Her son picking up food for her meant that she didn't need to take the food behind him.
Therefore, she smiled and said, "You also sit down. There are no outsiders here.
Besides, your injuries haven't completely healed. Don't tire yourself out. "
"Thank you, Old Madame."
It was great that she didn't have to stand. However, even if she sat down, she was still nervous in front of this mother and son. Therefore, she didn't know what she had eaten. She only knew that she quickly finished a bowl of rice.