106 The Kids (1/2)
Yao Ling read the description briefly one by one. She needed Xiu and Xiao Yu to judge their weakness and strength objectively, so she could put their talents to great use. Ning jie supposed to be teaching them how to read and write starting this morning.
Right on time, Xiu and Xiao Yu arrived shortly after she finished reading the list.
Yao Ling: ”Does Feng already go to the hua lou?”
Xiu: ”Yes, Young Mistress. After finishing the tasks in the household, he already went out and did Young Mistress' orders.”
Yao Ling: ”Good! After we finished talking about the kids, I want you to personally fetch Ning jie to our household by the pretense that concerning Fu Rong matter. I need to talk to her about the kids and move your family to her house. But of course, you should cleverly find some reasons that won't make Fu Rong's workers feel suspicious. Remember, Ning jie will only arrive after lunch time. Once the matter is solved, I will need Xiu to take care of Xiao Yu's parents and quickly move them. We have to work quickly just in case Feng is able to save Xiao Yu's younger brother today. If someone from Liu Li's side tries to find trouble to Xiao Yu's house, Xiao Yu's parents are already gone and safe.”
Xiao Yu nodded. ”This servant can handle that matter easily. This servant will be creative in finding a reason to justify Ning jie to come into our household.”
Yao Ling's eyes were twinkling with delight. She didn't a subordinate who wasn't able to think creatively by herself or himself. She also needed to be clever, smart and could adapt easily to different kinds of situation and outcome. Because just in case she wouldn't be able to give an order, her subordinates would be able to work and have a thought of herself or himself.
”Good!” Yao Ling nodded in satisfaction.”Xiu, I have no job for you until I finish talking with Ning jie, so just behave like usual and do your job. Just take note of what the other servants and maidservants did. Any news regarding Liu Li as well. I want to know how she behaves today, although I'm pretty sure her condition is pretty bad and won't be able to do anything. But... probably because of this, she will lose control and search her other master.”
”Yes, Young Mistress,” Xiu answered her politely.
”Now... I want to talk about the kids and their possible jobs. Currently, we have 12 kids --- 7 girls and 5 boys,” Yao Ling started to explain. ”Xiu, you are actually a hidden guard, so you should probably know how Father trains and divides the jobs of his subordinate, right? I need your insight regarding this matter. Although I have confidence in myself, but your guidance is needed --- just in case, I miss something.”
”Yes, Young Mistress. This servant does understand a little bit.” Xiu said humbly.
”Very well.” After saying that, Yao Ling gave them a brief explanation.
1. Xiao Xia is very clever and good with words. She is currently six and it will be good if she's trained and follows Xiao Yu. She can become one of her personal maidservants.
2. Xiao Li ( 9 years old ) has an ordinary face. Yao Ling thinks that he should be able to blend everywhere and suitable as a spy. He can learn many roles and won't stand out due to his appearance.
3. Xiao Yang (11 years old -- the oldest of the bunch). Ning jie described him as a responsible person and tactful. Yao Ling is thinking whether he should become a hidden guard who serves as a servant in her courtyard, but Yao Ying already has Xiu and Feng. Or should she put him in Fu Rong to pay attention to the movement inside there?
4. Xiao Er (10 years old) is a kind soul and responsible for the babies. She's diligent in doing odd jobs around Ning jie's house. Yao Ling wants her to join her first rank maidservant and Xiao Xia can take the identity as her little sister, so they can work together.
5. Xiao Qiao (boy / 7 years old). He's actually Xiao Li's younger brother and has the same ordinary face. Without a second thought, Yao Ling wants him to become a spy just like Xiao Li who works outside independently. At least, Xiao Xia will be able to control the stubborn Xiao Li and Xiao Li can control and teach his little brother.