C214 (1/2)
Lin Shu could not help but take another glance at the pearl, just now she realised that the pearl did not look like an ordinary servant girl, even if the servants in the National Duke Ning Palace had more manners than the maids by their side, their words and actions sounded more like the ladies of a rich family.
When Lin Shu looked at her, she was neither servile nor overbearing. On her lips hung a few faint smiles, neither overly flattering nor indifferent, how could such a person be ordinary?
The Old Ancestor was afraid that she would not be used to the National Duke Ning Palace, and that Lu Jingran would actually not take care of him properly, so he sent out the pearl to serve her. ”As expected, the Old Ancestor's people are right next to her, and he is very considerate.
Pearl was still smiling faintly, ”It's my fortune to serve you, and even more so, it's my duty to serve you!”
These words were said very clearly, don't try to rope me in, I am someone of the Old Ancestor!
Lin Shu knew that although the pearl was good, it was not something that could be subdued overnight!
Just as the master and servant were speaking, Maid brought over the bird's nest porridge and crab cake. Pearl brought the two items over and placed them on the table, and said softly: ”Young lady would like some bird's nest porridge and crab cake, this is what young master had ordered.”
Lin Shu tasted it. This bird's nest porridge looked a little lighter than it used to be. It wasn't that sweet;
After she finished eating a bowl of bird's nest porridge and crab pancakes, Pearl arranged for Maid to put the things away. Aside from the Rongshou Hall that the Old Ancestor lived in, there is only the long room and the second room left. Because you are the new wife, the Old Ancestor just told the First Madam that he did not need you to go wait on his wife for the next few days, so you should take care of your health. ”
”Just now, Miss Yun Dou wrote a few dishes and sent them to the small kitchen, from tomorrow onwards, the kitchen will begin to cook your favorite dishes, and also the Rongshou Hall. This booklet will also be sent over, the Old Ancestor is a very easy-going person, you go over and greet him, I'm afraid the Old Ancestor will keep you for your meal often, she even likes to accompany the younger generation and chat with her.”
”She likes to eat sweet, soft and sticky food. If you're good at making pastries, then that's the best. Many times, it doesn't matter whether the food is good or not. The most important thing is the intention …”
The last sentence was a bit out of line, but Lin Shu had a better impression of her. Pearl saying this seemed to be reminding her, but in reality, it was just to make the Old Ancestor happy.
Lin Shu looked at her, ”What do you like from Mother's side?”
Even the experienced Pearl was stunned by these words. A moment later, she said, ”Your servant isn't too clear on Madam's preferences …”
This was the truth. She didn't intend to lie to Lin Shu.
For so many years, due to his relationship with the Old Ancestor, the Old Ancestor and the Old Madam had been at loggerheads. As the Old Ancestor's maidservant, how could she know what the Old Lady liked? The people who were always on guard against their Rongshou Hall were like thieves!
”After all, the National Duke Ning Palace is a hardworking place, I know a bit about it. Even if Mother and Grandpa's relationship is not good, but as my new daughter-in-law, I cannot refuse to be filial. Let alone the people around me, even I can't pass this trial myself!”
She never thought that if others treated her well, she would repay them a hundredfold. However, if others treated her badly, it would be a dream if they wanted her to lower her head and lower her head!
It was just that she did not want to burden her, she knew very well what the Young Madam Zhang would do to Lu Jingran, if she was even the slightest bit wrong, the Young Madam Zhang would use this method to humiliate or punish Lu Jingran harshly. This wasn't what she wanted to see.
Pearl said, ”Since that is the case, this servant will send someone to inquire about it. If there is any news, this servant will definitely inform Madam about it.”
As she said that, she talked about many things, such as how the National Duke Ning Palace took up a few acres of land, what was worth playing around with, how many places were closely related to the National Duke Ning Palace, and what Big Uncle Lu Jingran usually liked to eat, and what National Duke Ning liked to do … But she was always talking about trivial things.
If Lin Shu wanted to know, she could just send someone to find out, but she didn't say a single word that Lin Shu wanted to know.
Before long, it was already noon. Because Lin Shu had just eaten the bird's nest porridge and crab cake, she had also only used a few mouthfuls of it for lunch.
”Uncle usually doesn't come for lunch!” Pearl shook his head, she did not dare to say that it was lunch, as Lu Jingran usually did not return for 10 days.
Lin Shu had no appetite, so she said: ”Let's go, from now on, there is no need to eat so extravagantly.”
”Yes, this servant understands.” Pearl asked Maid to clean up the outer room, and asked Lin Shu if she wanted to take a nap.
Lin Shu was a little hesitant. Previously, when she was at Linglong Pavilion, she often took a nap, but today … It didn't seem appropriate!
It was as if Pearl had seen through her, ”Rest assured Madam, this Banyan Garden belongs to Grandpa's people. Please take a rest, others will not know about it … Moreover, before I left, I had also instructed a servant to accompany you for a short rest. ”
Seeing that there was still some hesitation on her face, Pearl only ordered Maid to clean up the bed and then left with the rest.