Chapter 25 (1/2)

Chapter 25

Translator: NovelMultiverse

Naturally, another night fell .

In Pinlan Park, Xuan Cao had been fidgeting since dusk . The new cook made a meal and asked Xuan Cao to try it, but she could not .

Last night at midnight, a cry came from nowhere and it was like a ghost, haunting her . It made her even more scared thinking about it, but Yu Linglong appeared indifferent . She wanted to ask but she didn’t dare, disregarding her nervousness .

Xuan Cao’s anxiety reached its worst when she saw the dark night once again enshrouding the cold Pinlan Park .

Will that horrible cry come tonight!?

As soon as night fell, Yu Linglong called everyone in Pinlan Park . The cooks that Xuan Cao went to hire from outside in the daytime were all gathered in the main hall .

Yu Linglong was sitting in the seat of honor, leisurely blowing at her warm tea . She had changed into a blue Magnolia Xiangyun patterned double-embroidered dress . Under the bright candlelight, she looked handsome and chilling, which made people fear her .

A few cooks couldn’t feel their new master’s temper and they didn’t know why she called them that evening, so they didn’t dare speak for a while .

Yu Linglong took a sip of tea, and then slowly said, “Since you are with me, you must do your work well . Your wages will never be unfair, but if you are unfaithful, don’t blame me for being rude!”

The cooks have all seen the world, and they knew with a new master there would be this sort of threatening speech, and they quickly and respectfully agreed .

“Coincidentally, I happen to need people tonight . It depends on whether you are willing to do your best . ”

With that said, Yu Linglong looked at Xuan Cao on the side . Xuan Cao hurriedly took out two silver ingots and put them on the table . Under the candlelight, the ingots glowed with a faint silver light, and the few cooks standing on the ground suddenly widened their eyes .

“Yes, yes!” An impatient cook hurriedly laughed and said, “Fourth Sister, whatever you want us to do, the servants will do their best!”

Yu Linglong smiled slightly and looked at the speaker, “What’s your name?”

The cook replied, “In response to Fourth Sister, the head of servants is named Ma Changgeng . ”

Ma Changgeng? This is an interesting name .

Yu Linglong nodded, “Okay . You will be in charge of the kitchen from now on . ”

Ma Changgeng was immediately flattered, and the other cooks couldn’t help but secretly regret that they didn’t speak first .

But she was the first to show loyalty, and even got involved as the kitchen steward . You know this is an advantage!

Seeing the complex looks on everyone’s faces, Yu Linglong calmly lowered her eyes .

She had just arrived in ancient times, and apart from Xuan Cao, there was no one who could help her . She could not trust the Yu family . If she wanted to cultivate her own power, she had to start from scratch .

Just like right now, although she only promoted Ma Changgeng to be in charge, she conveyed a message to everyone that she wanted to treat those who worked for her fairly .

Only by distinguis.h.i.+ng rewards and punishments can others want to be loyal to her and strengthen her position .

Yu Linglong cleared her throat and said, “Tonight there will probably be someone visiting . Please work hard and treat them well . ”

It turned out to be such a simple matter . The cooks were immediately relieved . Ma Changgeng promised, “Miss, rest a.s.sured, the servants will work to the best of their abilities to please your distinguished guest . ”

“That’s not necessary,” Yu Linglong said smiling slightly, with a faint cold light on her bright face, “You only need to do one thing, stay in every corner of the courtyard and bring our guest in . ”

Ma Changgeng was confused . “Miss, you mean…”