mesbooks Chapter 209: The Mistress of the House
Chapter 209: The Mistress of the House
early morning.
"Madam, Madam, it's time to get up. The servants in the mansion have to greet you this morning!"
Yuezhu said with a smile.
Liu Yunniang slowly woke up, still a little sleepy. She sat up slightly, rubbed her eyes, and saw Yuezhu and Yuemei guarding the bedside, and her thoughts gradually came back to her.
I don’t know what time I fell asleep last night. If Yuezhu hadn’t woken me up, I’m afraid I would have been unable to get up.
Thinking that she would be visiting with servants today, she no longer felt sleepy and slowly stood up and sat up.
Yuezhu and Yuemei skillfully helped Liu Yunniang to wash and dress up.
Today is the first day of your marriage, so your clothes should not be too plain.
Liu Yunniang wore a bright red palace dress, which was a rare sight. The bright red color was like a burning flame, making her skin look even whiter and more attractive.
Her hair was carefully tied up into a lily bun with several delicate hairpins inserted in it, and the pearls and jade swayed in a dazzling manner.
Yuezhu and Yuemei carefully put on makeup for her. The light rouge made her cheeks blush, making her look more charming.
"Madam was originally dressed too plainly. Now that you are dressed like this, I can hardly take my eyes off you."
Yuemei looked at the beautiful woman in the mirror with joy in her eyes, and Yuezhu followed suit.
"Yes, Madam, Yuemei is right. You should wear more bright colors in the future. It will look good indeed."
Liu Yunniang looked at herself in the mirror, feeling a complex mix of emotions.
It seems to be a woman's nature to love beauty. It's not that I don't like brightly colored clothes, but in the past, Ye Wenbo liked plain and elegant colors, so I followed his lead and dressed in fresh and plain styles.
For so many years, she always thought that she liked those colors too.
But now I think about it, I was so stupid back then, suppressing my own preferences for someone who was not worthy.
Liu Yunniang gently stroked the red palace dress on her body, feeling its soft texture and gorgeous embroidery.
"Okay, why are you two so sweet today? You have worked hard these days, so there is no need to praise you. You will receive the rewards you deserve."
Liu Yunniang said jokingly with a smile.
"Madam, what we say is from the heart. However, if you want to reward us, we will be happy to do so. Thank you."
Yuezhu and Yuemei responded in unison, with happy smiles on their faces.
The master and his two servants were chatting and laughing when they heard the voice of Nanny Sun coming from outside the door.
"Old slave, please give my regards to Madam."
Nanny Sun had ordered breakfast to be prepared early in the morning, and now she came over to invite Liu Yunniang to come and have dinner.
Liu Yunniang came to the restaurant accompanied by Yuezhu and Yuemei, and saw the table was filled with exquisite dishes.
There are steaming porridge that exudes fragrance; there are small and exquisite snacks with unique shapes; and there are fresh fruits with attractive colors.
After Liu Yunniang sat down, Yuezhu and Yuemei stood by and served her.
"Xiao Mu" was also sitting beside him at this time, but he just took a few sips and then entered the palace as ordered.
Only after he left did Liu Yunniang feel a lot more relaxed. Although this man was His Majesty's man, it was still very awkward to see him sitting opposite her with Xiao Mu's face.
She just looked at the man carefully. Although the man's figure was similar to Xiao Mu, if you look closely, you can still find that he is thinner than Xiao Mu. It's just that the human skin mask on his face is really hard to tell whether it is real or fake.
As Liu Yunniang looked at the man, she became more and more doubtful about the necessity of this marriage.
She didn't know before that there was such a talented person around His Majesty. Since a human skin mask could do the job, why bother to make herself marry Xiao Mu?
If that man walked around the capital with Xiao Mu's face, wouldn't he have dispelled the suspicion of those spies?
Why do I have to marry Xiao Mu?
The more Liu Yunniang thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong. Could it be that she was fooled by His Majesty?
Nanny Sun saw that the general's wife looked strange and thought that the fake Xiao Mu's departure reminded her of the general, so she hurried forward and asked,
"Madam, is this breakfast not to your liking?"
Liu Yunniang looked at the porridge in her hand. It had a delicate texture and delicious taste.
"This porridge is very well cooked. Thank you for your hard work, Madam Sun."
she said with a smile.
Yuezhu immediately said,
"Madam, Nanny Sun got up early in the morning to prepare this breakfast. All of this was prepared by Nanny Sun herself this morning."
Liu Yunniang nodded slightly and tasted another piece of dessert. The dessert was sweet but not greasy, melted in the mouth, and had a dense texture.
"This snack is also very good. Thank you for your hard work, Mammy. I enjoy it very much. However, I'd better let the kitchen staff make it in the future. Mammy, you don't have to get up early to prepare it for me."
Nanny Sun was delighted to receive Liu Yunniang's praise, and the smile on her face became even brighter.
"If Madam likes it, it is my honor. It is not hard work, not hard work. I am happy doing this."
Liu Yunniang was eating breakfast while chatting with Nanny Sun.
Her tone was soft and gentle, like a spring breeze.
"Mammy, how are the daily affairs of the mansion usually arranged? And the situation of the servants, please tell me about it."
When Nanny Sun heard this, she immediately perked up. She knew very well that the new lady was intelligent and kind, and she was even more pleased to see that she cared about the affairs of the general's mansion.
"Madam, our family is simple, and there are people in charge of daily affairs. The kitchen is full of old people, and the meals are prepared according to the general's taste, which is too simple. In the future, if you like anything, just tell us. There are also fixed people to sweep the courtyard and organize the storehouse. As for the servants, most of them are honest and loyal to the general. Madam, with your coming, our general's mansion will become more and more lively in the future."
Nanny Sun talked incessantly, wishing she could tell Liu Yunniang every detail of the general's mansion.
Liu Yunniang smiled and nodded, just listening quietly.
When Liu Yunniang finished her breakfast and came to the hall, the servants in the mansion were already standing there in an orderly manner, waiting for her arrival.
When they saw Liu Yunniang, they all knelt down and saluted.
"Meet Madam."
Everyone said in unison.
Liu Yunniang raised her hand slightly, signaling everyone to stand up.
Her eyes were clear and firm, and her voice was steady and powerful.
"No need to be so polite. From now on, everyone in the General's Mansion will work together to take care of the affairs of the mansion. From now on, everything in the General's Mansion can be handled according to the previous practices. If you do a good job, you will naturally be rewarded."
Liu Yunniang's words were simple, but they knew that the new lady had a good reputation in the capital. She was reasonable, and clear about rewards and punishments. If they worked with her, they would definitely not be treated unfairly.
Liu Yunniang looked at the servants in front of her and had some thoughts in her mind.
She understood that managing the General's Mansion well required not only rules but also people's hearts.
"Today is my first day in the mansion. You have all worked hard these days. I will double your monthly allowance as a token of my appreciation."
As soon as these words were spoken, the servants all showed surprise on their faces.
Everyone knelt down again to thank him.
"Thank you, Madam. You are so kind and generous. We will do our best to serve you and the General."
Liu Yunniang raised her hand slightly, signaling everyone to stand up.