Loyang Jin

Ling Jingshu responded respectfully and humbly: "Returning to the Queen, I have been studying since I was a child. I am not outstanding in poetry, but I have no problem with reading and writing. I am also involved in playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and I can also do some needlework, but it doesn't count. I am proficient in it. What I like most and am best at is planting peonies.”

"This slave has never done things like dressing up and changing clothes, so I have to learn from scratch. For things like cleaning and laundry, I have to ask my sisters for advice."

Ruilian and Qiu Shuang exchanged knowing glances.

Ling Jingshu was born into a noble family. She had read poetry and books since she was a child, and spent her free time growing flowers, playing the piano, and reading. How could she possibly do these tasks of serving people?

Besides, Queen Xu’s errands are already being led by someone. Ling Jingshu's entry into the palace as an errand will undoubtedly take away part of the errands from certain people. I wonder who this "lucky" will fall on?

"Is there still no one around me who can help me with dressing and dressing?"

Empress Xu smiled and said: "I didn't call you into the palace just to ask you to do menial work. You don't need to learn these trivial things. Well, if you are good at growing peonies and serving flowers, I will take care of you in the Jiaofang Palace. I'll leave all the flowers and potted plants in the house to you. You don't need to be on duty on weekdays. Just come and chat with me when you have nothing to do."

This job is indeed relaxing and leisurely, and she is doing what she is best at and enjoys most.

Ling Jingshu smiled and thanked her.

Ruilian and Qiu Shuang also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Serving the flowers and grasslands was originally Luoyan's job. Now that it is given to Ling Jingshu, at least a few palace ladies must be assigned to Ling Jingshu's staff. If power is to be divided, it should be divided between Luoyan and Luoyan, as long as it doesn't affect the two of them.

"Ruilian, take Ling Jingshu to talk to Luo Yan and hand over the errands as soon as possible." Empress Xu casually ordered: "In the next few days, you will tell her in detail the rules of being an errand in Jiaofang Palace."

Ruilian cheered up and agreed with a smile.

Qiu Shuang looked on, feeling quite unhappy.

People are more infuriating than others. She was quite proud of herself around Queen Xu, and people flattered her wherever she went. But compared with Ruilian, she is unfortunately a little behind.

When Queen Xu opens her mouth, the first person she calls is always Ruilian, and the second one is her turn. This also fully illustrates the status ranking in the master's mind.

If she wanted to get past Ruilian, she would have to use her brains and think of more ways...

Just as I was thinking about it, I heard Empress Xu say with a smile but not a smile: "Ruilian, you must be more careful and teach all the rules that should be taught. If Ling Jingshu makes a mistake when she is on duty, I will be the first in the palace." I will punish you!"

Ruilian responded fearfully: "Yes, I obey."

This isn't a knock on Ruilian, it's simply a way of giving her power!

Ling Jingshu sneered in her heart, but said softly: "This slave will definitely learn the rules well and will never drag down Sister Ruilian."

…

Ruilian led Ling Jingshu forward and laughed softly: "Ah Shu, don't take what the Queen said just now to heart. I have served the Queen for several years and I know her temper best. The Queen's rules are strict. "It's harsh, but she's very lenient to us. Even if we make mistakes, the empress will just give us a few words of reprimand and won't really punish us."

This Ruilian, who looks smiling, is actually quite charming. There is no real emotion on his face at all.

"When my sister said this, I felt much more at ease."

Everyone knows how to act. Ling Jingshu immediately breathed a sigh of relief and praised Ruilian a few more words: "The Queen does not treat everyone like this. Sister Ruilian is smart and capable, no wonder the Queen is partial to her. If I can have it in the future, My sister is half satisfied."

Ruilian pursed her lips and smiled: "Look at you, praise me like a flower."

The two talked and laughed along the way and were very affectionate. No one looking at them would have guessed that the two of them had just met today.

Luoyan's house was very close to Ling Jingshu's residence.

Ruilian knocked on the door gently, and soon the door opened, revealing a fair woman's face. This woman is Luoyan.

Luoyan's name is quite pleasant, but his appearance is really not outstanding. At most, he has good facial features. She is also taller than ordinary women.

Ruilian quickly explained the purpose of her visit: "...from now on, leave all the care of flowers and plants to Ah Shu! The maids under you will also give half to Ah Shu."

Ling Jingshu appeared out of nowhere and took away half of her errands and manpower. Luoyan was not in a good mood at all. Since Ruilian was there, Luoyan couldn't say anything and quickly agreed.

It's just that he doesn't look very good.

Ling Jingshu felt relieved. If all the female officials in Jiaofang Palace were as good as Ruilian, it would be difficult for them to move forward in the future. Luo Yan was so obvious that he didn't want to be seen, but it was much easier to deal with.

Ling Jingshu showed the humility and courtesy of a senior: "I am not familiar with the work of being an errand. Please ask Sister Luoyan to take care of me and give me some advice in the future."

"I only entered the palace two years earlier than you, so I don't dare to take care of you." Luo Yanpi replied with a smile: "It's already late today, and it's too late to hand over the manpower and errands. You can do it tomorrow morning." come on!"

After saying that, he yawned.

Since everyone had made it so obvious, Ling Jingshu would not be so shameless as to stay away. She hurriedly said goodbye with a smile: "It's almost time for dinner, so I won't waste Sister Luoyan's time and go back first."

Luo Yan snorted lukewarmly.

…

Ever since Ling Jingshu went out, Bai Yu had craned her neck eagerly to wait for her to come back. While waiting, I felt anxious and nervous in my heart.

Did Queen Xu deliberately make things difficult for the young lady?

What kind of errand will the lady get?

God forbid, it won't be the rough stuff. The young lady’s white, tender and soft hands are usually not used to serve people...

"Bai Yu, I'm back." A familiar voice sounded at the door.

Bai Yu's eyes lit up, and she stood up excitedly to greet you: "Miss, you are finally back. This slave has been waiting for a long time and has been very nervous."

Ling Jingshu laughed dumbly: "It's only been more than half an hour. What do you have to worry about?"

Bai Yu sighed softly: "If it were in the past, I would not be in a hurry even if I wait for a long time. But now..."

Can it be the same now?

When we arrived at this strange place, we were surrounded by strange faces. The young lady wants to call herself a slave and serve the most noble woman in the Zhou Dynasty, who is also the master of the Jiaofang Palace. If you are not careful, you will be reprimanded.

When she thought of the young lady having to be humble and submissive to serve others, her heart was full of sorrow and sadness.

Bai Yu couldn't speak anymore, her eyes were red, and she choked slightly.