Loyang Jin

After walking a long way, we finally arrived at Jiaofang Hall.

As soon as he stepped into the main entrance of Jiaofang Hall, a woman in palace clothes walked towards him.

This woman looked to be two or three years older than Ruilian, with slightly darker skin, pretty face, lively eyes, and charming eyes. She smiled before saying anything, "Ruilian, this is Miss Ling!" Sure enough, you are really beautiful. Don’t be unhappy if you say something unpleasant. In the past, you were the most outstanding in our Jiaofang Palace. Now that Miss Ling comes, you have to give way to the most beautiful woman. location.”

It sounds affectionate, but every word is provocative.

Who is this woman?

Is it one of those female officials Ruilian mentioned?

Ling Jingshu thought secretly in her heart, and a polite smile appeared on her face: "Sister Ruilian, I wonder how I should call this sister?"

Ruilian raised the corners of her lips and smiled: "She is the Qiu Shuang I mentioned just now. She is two years older than me, so just call her Sister Qiu Shuang."

Ling Jingshu obediently took a step forward and shouted: "Sister Qiu Shuang. My name is Ling Jingshu. Just call me Ah Shu."

Qiu Shuang has the most people in charge. He is responsible for cleaning all the rooms and is also in charge of Queen Xu's warehouse.

Obviously, this Qiu Shuang is also Queen Xu's confidant. Otherwise, Queen Xu would not leave her warehouse in charge of Qiu Shuang. What is the relationship between Qiu Shuang and Ruilian is not yet clear at this time, and will be slowly observed in the future.

"Ah Shu is such a good name, elegant and nice." Qiu Shuang smiled very enthusiastically: "You have just arrived and haven't received any errands yet. The Queen has gone to the Zichen Palace and hasn't come back yet. I will take you to your residence to settle down first and wait for the Queen to come back. Now, go and say hello."

No matter what she thought in her heart, Ling Jingshu wanted to be flattered by the kindness she showed: "I really feel sorry for bothering Sister Qiu Shuang so much."

"What should I feel sorry for? If you are polite to me, you are treating me as an outsider." Qiu Shuang took Ling Jingshu's hand and smiled at Ruilian again: "Ruilian, the Queen has ordered you to go as soon as you come back. Over at Zichen Hall and Ah Shu, leave it to me."

Ruilian nodded: "That's fine."

As their eyes met, a knowing look flashed across them quickly.

Although Empress Xu did not explicitly say how she wanted to arrange Ling Jingshu's arrangements, all of her trusted female officials who had served Empress Xu for many years were shrewd and intelligent people.

The real reason why Queen Xu went to so much trouble to summon Ling Jingshu into the palace was not as simple as the surface. Before figuring out the situation, it would be better to be considerate and enthusiastic towards Ling Jingshu.

Ling Jingshu saw the two people's "browsing" in her eyes, guessed a little bit of their thoughts, and calmed down a little.

Even the people around Queen Xu didn't know Queen Xu's intentions and intentions in calling her into the palace, and they didn't dare to be rude to her. From this point of view, her life is not in danger for the time being.

…

After Ruilian left, Qiu Shuang led Ling Jingshu to his residence.

There are many maids in the Jiaofang Palace. There are four rows of houses for the maids to live in. Each row has twenty rooms, and two people live in each room.

Eunuch Sun and several favored chamberlains have separate residences, and the five female officials also have their own residences.

"Ruilian, Yao, Huang, and I live in the front row of houses. The house doesn't look big, and the interior is clean and tidy."

Qiu Shuang smiled and pointed to the house not far away for Ling Jingshu, and then said: "We lead the errands in Jiaofang Palace. The position of this female official is not big or small. There is a fixed position every month. There are new clothes every season, and the queen often receives generous rewards every year, so she can save a lot of money over the course of the year!"

Ling Jingshu listened attentively, very attentively.

This is where she will live. She had to adapt to everything in Jiaofang Palace as quickly as possible!

Qiu Shuang led Ling Jingshu into the house.

Ling Jingshu looked at it briefly.

This room is indeed not big, but it is fully equipped with beds, chairs, tables, stools, boxes and cabinets, and it looks quite clean. It can't be compared with your own boudoir. However, it is indeed a good deal to get this kind of treatment when working in the palace.

Qiu Shuang said kindly: "Ah Shu, the Queen gave special instructions a few days ago, asking me to lead people to clean up your residence. Are you satisfied with it after taking a look?

"Thank you for your trouble, Sister Qiu Shuang." Ling Jingshu responded obediently: "This house is clean and elegant. I am very satisfied."

Qiu Shuang said with a smile: "There is an empty room next door, which is suitable for these two maids to live in. You guys will settle down first. When the Queen comes back, someone will call you."

Ling Jingshu smiled and agreed.

…

As soon as Qiu Shuang left, the three masters and servants breathed a sigh of relief.

Suddenly arriving in a strange place, meeting all unfamiliar faces, it is impossible not to feel a little uneasy.

"Miss, Miss Ruilian and Miss Qiu Shuang both look kind and friendly," Bai Yu said in a low voice.

Qiao Yun took over the conversation in a low voice: "That's not necessarily true. He knows people, knows faces, but doesn't know their hearts. Anyone who can be an errand in this palace is full of scheming. He may be affectionate with you on the surface, but behind his back. I may not treat you sincerely.”

"This servant looks at Miss Ruilian with a kind face and a cold heart. Miss Qiu Shuang's eyes are too flexible, and she is not an easy person. Miss, please be more careful when dealing with them in the future."

Ling Jingshu nodded: "Don't worry, I know what to do. Bai Yu, you and Qiaoyun should pay more attention in the future and be more careful in what you say and do. We are new here, so we should be careful in everything."

Bai Yu and Qiao Yun agreed in unison.

The house had been tidied up, but Bai Yu was still worried, so he and Qiaoyun cleaned it again, inside and out.

Ling Jingshu wanted to do something, but Bai Yu stopped her and said, "It's enough for the slaves to do these things. How can I let the young lady do it?"

Ling Jingshu smiled faintly: "It's better than being at home now. Since I'm an errand in the palace, I will have to serve people in the future. Don't I have to ask you two for help in everything?"

Bai Yu was speechless and watched helplessly as Ling Jingshu took a rag to clean the dressing mirror. Seeing Ling Jingshu's slightly clumsy and unfamiliar movements, the corners of Bai Yu's eyes suddenly became moist.

The young lady has been well-fed and well-dressed since she was a child. How has she ever done such a menial job?

Qiao Yun comforted Bai Yu in a low voice: "Bai Yu, Miss is right. Now that you have entered the palace, you can't always think about your past life. People have to look forward. The sooner they adapt to the current situation, the better they can live. "

Bai Yu hummed and quietly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes.