At this time, the doctor walked out from inside. His heart was still very conflicted. The two respectable mistresses of this prince's estate were lining up to fall ill. As a doctor, he was a bit busy.
Seeing him come out, the head madam hurried over and asked nervously: "Doctor, how is the old madam?"
The corner of Bai Xiangxiu's mouth twitched. Why did she feel that the head madam and the old madam were biological mother and daughter? She didn't see them getting along well normally.
Look, the doctor was clearly frightened by the head madam's enthusiasm. He was probably still analyzing the relationship between the two. Why was she so excited?
In the end, he coughed lightly and said: "The old madam has been ill for a long time. She can't stand the cold when the seasons change." Then he said a few professional terms and left.
The four of them looked at each other. In the end, the head madam smiled and said: "Younger sister, you see, the old madam has always doted on you. Why don't you go in and see her on our behalf?"
Bai Xiangxiu was speechless. She wondered if these people had all transmigrated. How could they be more ignorant than her?
As a concubine, you should at least learn some professional knowledge. If you go in without being called, are you looking for trouble? Or do you think you've lived too long and want to shorten your lifespan?
She believed that she had the fate of a supporting female character, so after coming here, she had added a lot of points to her professional skills. She was afraid that if she made a mistake, she would be killed before she could return to the modern world.
Even if the Prince wasn't cold to her and the old madam was still good to her, her status as a supporting female character was still one level lower. She didn't dare to have any expectations.
"The head madam is joking. How could I go in without being invited? It's better to wait outside for the summons."
"Younger sister, you're really careful.
The Prince and the old madam won't blame you. Everyone is worried about her. Younger sister, how can you be so cold? The old madam has always treated you like her own daughter! "
The head madam's smile hid a knife. Her status was much higher than the second madam's.
However, Bai Xiangxiu didn't feel good. She wasn't in the mood to praise her. Because of one sentence, the head madam had pushed her to the heartless team. It was difficult to jump out of it.
Fortunately, she reacted quickly and said with a smile: "The head madam is joking. How could this concubine dare to be the old madam's daughter? I don't have that fate."
She didn't say that she would go in, nor did she say that she wouldn't go in. She just played Tai Chi with First Madam.
While they were arguing, Hua Xue, the old madam, she smiled and said: "Oh, the madams are still waiting.
Tian 'er, it's so cold, have you all been frozen?
Old Madam has woken up and is fine. You can all go back! "
First Madam was no longer arrogant. She only said, "Old Madam is blessed, so it's fine. Amitabha.
This concubine, we's, we will..
Hua Xue nodded. She looked at Bai Xiangxiu, who had also turned around, and said, "Fourth Madame, please wait a moment. Old Madame invites you in to speak with her."
"Yes."
What was she going to say?
Bai Xiangxiu followed in nervously. She saw the old madam leaning on the kang bed. Her face was indeed pale.
Li Of Gojoseon was by her side. His expression was the same.
She frowned slightly and saluted: "Is the old madam feeling better?"
"Much better. Come and sit. I have something to tell you."
The old madam waved her hand and let Bai Xiangxiu sit.
Bai Xiangxiu obeyed and walked to her side. Then, she sat down obediently.
She didn't ask and waited for the old madam to talk to her.
The old madam liked her calm temperament and said: "My illness came from the cold. It will flare up when the seasons change.
The doctor wants me to go to the south for a few days and come back when I'm better. However, the affairs of the prince's mansion will be left to you. Are you willing to take care of it? "
Bai Xiangxiu was shocked when she heard this. She understood the principle of shooting the bird that pokes its head out.
She hurriedly knelt down and said: "This concubine doesn't have any virtue or ability. This prince's mansion is so big. I'm afraid that something will go wrong."
The old madam didn't rush to tell her to get up. She said with kindness and authority: "I know your temperament. You're too conservative, but you're able to protect your wealth and don't flaunt it. This is very good.
In the past, when I went out, the house was always left to a few mamas and the head steward.
Now that I've moved into the prince's mansion, I haven't let go even once. I'm a bit worried! "
She paused and said: "Now, there needs to be someone in charge of the mansion. You can be considered a master. You just need to be a bit more reserved.
I'll let them do the other things. It won't tire you out. "
Bai Xiangxiu understood. This company needed an honorary director. Now, she was put in this position.
It was impossible to avoid this job. Instead, it would make the old madam unhappy.
She could only nod and agree: "As long as I don't delay the old madam's business."
"How could that be? These days, I've seen that your temperament is steady. It's just that your heart isn't ruthless.
You need to treat your servants with kindness and authority. If there's kindness, there naturally needs to be authority.
You don't need to worry about this. After Heng 'er sends me back, if there's anyone who doesn't understand, you can directly report it to him. He'll take care of it for you. "
After the old madam comforted her, she nodded to Hua Xue. She came up and gently helped Bai Xiangxiu up.
Bai Xiangxiu was a bit speechless. What was the point of reporting it to him? To beat him to death with a stick?
She was most afraid of this, okay? She was so afraid that she'd have a mental illness.
Long Heng saw that she was still hesitating and thought that she was afraid. He said: "You're too timid. The official seal is in your hands. What are you afraid of?
If anyone isn't satisfied, let them come find me. "
The implication was that the power was in her hands. It didn't matter if she walked sideways in the mansion.
But the old madam felt that his words were a bit excessive.
If Bai Xiangxiu was the dignified mistress, it wouldn't be much. But for a concubine, he couldn't give her too much power and couldn't spoil her too much. If there were rumors that he favored the concubine and neglected the wife, it would be very bad for his face.
She coughed softly before saying: "As long as you remember your duty, no one can do anything to you.
Keep this official seal for now. I'll leave the key to the storehouse with Heng 'er. If you have any needs, you can ask him for them. "
Long Heng frowned. Since she was going to be the housekeeper, why did the key have to be left with him?
Why was there a need to guard against her like this? This little girl didn't have a playful heart. She was like a little kitten. Once she was scared, she wouldn't be able to find her bearings.
But thinking about it, there wasn't much difference between leaving it with him and leaving it with her. When the time came, he could just give it to her in private.
If his mother asked, he would say that he was busy and didn't have time to deal with family matters. She wouldn't be able to say anything.
Thinking of this, Long Heng didn't say anything else. Looking closely, Bai Xiangxiu didn't seem disappointed or hurt because he didn't give her the key to the storehouse. It seemed that she really wasn't competitive.
The old madam handed the gold seal to Bai Xiangxiu and told her a few things that needed to be done.
After that, she left all the preparations for the trip to her. This could be considered a test of Bai Xiangxiu's ability before she left.