Chapter 7 (1/2)
Madam Su and Su Feng Nuan stepped out of the room and there were many greetings of “Madam. Lady,” Sounded from outside.
Madam Su waved her hand to quiet them, “Ding Xiang and Shao Yao follow.”
“Yes, Madam.” Two pretty maids swiftly bowed their heads.
Su Feng Nuan took a casual glance, seeing that there was about a hundred in the in the courtyard which were maids, maid-women, and cooks. The two maids that her mother called were not familiar to the eyes, not old servants, seeing how the two dressed, was different from the other maids. The clothing they worn were better than those of ordinary ladies, it was apparent that they were maids gifted by the palace. If her mother had not forced her to change into the new clothing, she would definitely fall short to them.
Madam Su turned her head and said to her, “Yesterday I instructed all the servants to come over this morning. One, I want them to meet you. Second, these years you haven’t wanted to have maids serve you, but now you have returned to the Imperial City, so it can’t be like before. You have to pick a few maids. Initially, I wanted you to choose a few that you like, but I didn’t expect the Emperor to send someone to the Su Manor to summon you to the Palace so soon, so today we can only skip.”
Su Feng Nuan said uninterestedly. “These small matters, Mother can make the decision.” ”
Madam Su reached out to tap her forehead and smiled as she scolded her. “Don’t expect it, your own maids, you choose yourself.”
“Alright then, let’s talk about it when we come back from the Palace.” Su Feng Nuan rubbed her forehead hurting from the dab, “Where’s Third Brother? Has he returned the manor yet?”
“Back already. “Madam Su snorted, “That stinky boy, probably still sleeping, since the Emperor did not summon him, he doesn’t need to go the Palace, let him be. ”
“Being a man sure is a good life.” Su Feng Nuan muttered.
Hearing that, Madam Su was mad and amused at the same time.
The mother and daughter reached the front door. Someone had already prepared the carriage. The two went into the carriage and headed to the Palace.
In the carriage, Su Feng Nuan whispered, “Our Su Manor now has enough servants to make a herd. How did Mother take so many? My father’s little income, definitely can’t feed them all. Big Brother, Second Brother, and Third Brother all have not married. Don’t end up needing to spend even their saved up money for getting a wife.”
Madam Su started laughing, “Rest assured, even if don’t have money for their wedding gifts, there would still be money for your dowry.”
Su Feng Nuan’s lip twitched, there really isn’t a moment to forget about her.
“After Mother returned to the Imperial City, the Emperor, Empress Dowager, Queen, the Imperial Consort have rewarded us plentifully. When your father returns to the Imperial City, there’d probably still be bigger rewards. Currently, the warehouse is already full, so feeding these people is not a problem.” Madam Su said, looking at her with a sly look and whispered, “You father is a rough man with a straight heart and a simple heart, him taking on the Commander General position is just for the people of Southern Qi, and to guard the Empire’s territory. But, if a Empire wants to establish stability, how can it do only by military power, it is still dependent on internal affairs. Twelve years ago, if there weren’t people inside the Palace playing games, the Duke and Duchess of Rong-an would not have fallen into attack during the battle with Northern Zhou, and your father would not be resigned. So this time your mother returns to the Imperial City, no matter who send servants I would not turn them away. This also because if we want to be secured in the Imperial City, so that your father can also be stabled in the military with no worries, so we can not just isolate ourselves inside our manor and just try to listen carefully. The eyes of others1 we can also take advantage of. ”
Su Feng Nuan thought it funny, “So that’s what Mother is plotting, it is a good method.”
“Whoever sent the person, it can be told at a glance, already know the background, it’s easier than finding new people and than needing to spend time to do background checks. Much more worry-free “Madam Su said.
“Mother is also a lazy one.” Su Feng Nuan made fun of her.
“Stinky girl, the words I used on you, you take it to use back on me.” Madam Su scolded in fake anger.
The carriage came to the entrance of the Imperial Palace, and Feng Sheng, the chief eunuch of the Emperor, looked to have been waiting for a long time.
As soon as the Su Manor’s carriage arrived, Feng Sheng immediately greeted them. “Madam Su, has Lady Su come? The Emperor have been expecting for the whole morning.”