Early the next morning. Xia Cicada was woken up by a knock on the door. After a good night's sleep, Xia Chan had almost forgotten that she was not in the inn but in the mansion of the prime minister.

"Girl, are you awake?"

Xia Chan broke away from her hazy eyes and looked around at the layout of the room. Slowly come back to your senses. Grabbing a handful of messy hair, he went barefoot and opened the door first.

At the door, a maid dressed in blue was carrying a basin of water. A towel is placed on the edge of the basin. I saw the door open. Immediately possessed and saluted Xia Cicada. Xia Chan smiled embarrassedly and wanted to take the basin from the maid's hand and come by herself. I said yes to Wen Zhongnan last night. She entered the Wen Mansion as a maid. Since it's a maid. Why do you need someone else to serve you?

"Girl, this ...... That's unacceptable. When the second young master was leaving, he specially instructed the slave maid. If you want a slave or a maid, you must serve the girl well. If the second young master knew that the slave and maid had neglected the girl, he would definitely reward the slave and maid. ”

Hearing this, Xia Cicada slowly let go of the water basin. The corners of the mouth are skimmed. Wen Zhongnan usually looked harmless, but he didn't expect to be so strict with the people under his opponent. Still, it's good. As the master, if you can't even manage the minions below. That's not going to be a big deal.

It's just that Wen Zhongnan will go out. So what should she do? Let's wait for him to come back first. Now it seems that this is the only way to go.

"You put the basin right here. I'll just wash it myself. ”

"But......" The maid was still a little worried, and looked uneasy.

Xia Chan smiled and shook her head, signaling her not to worry. "Don't worry. This is my own decision, and your son-in-law will not blame you. What's more, I'm not a lady from a big family. That is, a peasant girl. Pretty much for you. You don't have to be so nervous. Secretly tell you that when I entered our mansion, I actually begged Gongzi to let me do an errand in Wenfu. We'll all be maids then. I'm new here. I still need you to take care of me. ”

The maid originally thought that the girl that the second young master brought back this time would be the young master's concubine. I didn't expect it to be a peasant girl. I didn't expect her to come into the house to be a maid.

But for so many years, I have never seen the second young master bring any girl back, is this girl really just a maid as she said?

The maid in blue is called Chaeyoung. People from the capital. Both parents died when he was a child. At the age of eight, he was sold to traffickers by his unscrupulous uncle. In between, there were many days of wandering. In the end, I was fortunate to meet the second young master. Otherwise, she would still be living that dark day and being bullied.

Therefore, from the day she decided to follow the second young master, she swore that she would be loyal to the second young master in this life. "Girl, the second young master has gone to the early court. The young master asked you to wait for him in the room. He came to see you as soon as he was in the morning. ”

"Yes. I know. After the summer cicada washed, he touched his dry belly. Look back at Chaeyoung.

"Is there breakfast? I'm a little hungry. ”

Caiying saw that Xia Cicada spoke and acted naturally and freely. is not pretentious, and the love for her in my heart is slowly increasing. Quickly tidied up the mattress, walked up to Xia Chan and saluted, "Girl, wait a minute, I'll go to the kitchen to serve breakfast to the girl." ”

"Thank you."

Chaeyoung came out of the kitchen. After Xia Cicada cleaned up, she sat alone in the room and felt a little bored. Seeing that the weather outside was good, I wanted to go out and walk in the yard. According to the habits of large families. She felt that she should be in Wen Zhongnan's small courtyard now. If that's the case. She just went out like this, and there shouldn't be any danger.

Xia Chan no longer hesitated when she thought of this, and walked out of the house quickly humming a little song. When I came to the yard, I was full of birds and flowers. Even though it's autumn now. Kewen Mansion is full of vitality. With the desolation she saw along the way. Decline. It's two worlds entirely.

Xia Cicada smashes it, smashes it, and smashes it. Not only sighed. "It's good to have money. Even the seasons can be changed at will. It seems that the smell of wine and meat in Zhumen is the same truth in ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad. ”

Xia Cicada walked down the corridor to a lakeside pavilion. The antique pavilions and pavilions reflect the beautiful lake water and look unique and extraordinary. Xia Cicada walked to the pavilion and stood at the highest point to look at the lake. With the huge sun overhead, Xia Chan felt that she was in a very good mood today.

However, Xia Chan is also a person who likes to play around. I used to always see such scenes in court dramas, but today I finally saw them in real life. If you don't have a good time, I'm really sorry for her enthusiasm.

After standing in the pavilion for a short while, Xia Cicada couldn't stand still. I saw a row of steps next to the pavilion, and that step should lead to the rockery next to it. Summer cicadas on a whim. Walk slowly up the stairs to the rockery.

This rockery is not too high, but in a mansion. But it's not small. After a while, Xia Cicada climbed to the top of the rockery. Looking down from the top of the mountain. The opportunity can see the entire mansion of Wenfu. Xia Chan suddenly thought about whether Wen Zhongnan usually stood in this place and watched Wen Fu's movements.

The autumn breeze blows on the face, and there is a slightly cool atmosphere. Xia Cicada slowly tightened her clothes. Stand on the rockery and look out at the streets and alleys. The crowd is surging. Although this qiē is unfamiliar to her. However, it is very new.

With such a prosperous capital, everyone who comes and goes should like its prosperity. It's just that few people should be able to stay. This bustle can be seen every day.

"Miss Xia, why did you run to the rockery silently. Be careful of falling. Chaeyoung is ready for breakfast. Come, I'll take you to breakfast. ”

Just when Xia Cicada fell into a beautiful contemplation. A familiar male voice suddenly came out of his ears. Xia Chan heard the voice and quickly turned around. Look to the place where the sound came from. After seeing who it was. Pat your heart and take a big breath.

"It scared the hell out of me. You didn't have a sound when you came. ”

Speaking of this, Wen Zhongnan looked aggrieved, not only did he not use light skills today, but walked up step by step. He also stood here and called her several times. She blamed him for not hearing it. Woman. It's really hard to raise.

Forget it, though. Still not discussing this issue. Otherwise, wait for an explanation, he is still the one who is wrong. During this period of contact with Xia Chan, he slowly understood a truth. In front of Xia Cicada, yes is also right. Wrong is also right. And he, right and wrong. Wrong is even more wrong.

It's just unreasonable. But he liked her unreasonableness.

Wen Zhongnan shook his head helplessly and stepped forward with a smile. Holding Xia Cicada's arm, he whispered, "Okay." The hour is not early. Let's go down quickly. You're not hungry for a long time. After breakfast, I'll take you around the house. ”

"You don't say I don't feel it yet, but I do get a little hungry when you say that. Let's go eat first. But you can tell me first about the masters of your Wenfu. Which ones are the tougher. Who should I be most careful about. Who should be most reassured. ”

Wen Zhongnan and Xia Chan returned to the room one after the other. Wen Zhongnan helped Xia Chan scoop a bowl of soup. Hand it to her. Xia Cicada is indeed a little thirsty. didn't think much about it, took the bowl in Wen Zhongnan's hand and drank it all. After drinking, he handed the bowl to Wen Zhongnan again.

"Give me a bowl. This soup is what it is made of. It's delicious. Xia Chan said, her eyes on the food on the table. Wen Zhongnan's breakfast was too rich. There are so many, even the two of us can't finish it. ”

Wen Zhongnan helped Xia Chan pour a bowl of soup in front of her. "It's okay, if you can't finish it, you'll have it left. Don't feel wasteful. ”

Xia Chan pouted. Although I really want to use this to teach this lesson this young master of the official family who does not distinguish between grains and wastes. She's going to be hungry, though. Let's eat first. It's never too late to talk about it when you're full.

"Miss Xia, do you still insist on being a maid? In fact, with the status of Wenfu and my protection. You really don't need to grieve yourself. ”

Xia Cicada took a chopstick dish and put it in his mouth, looked at Wen Zhongnan and shook his head. "I didn't grieve myself. On the contrary, I think it's good. In fact, even if I don't say it, you should know the purpose of my coming to the capital. If I just live in the house. Then I know that I can't do it for a long time. Opposite. If I made a maid. Maybe things go well and more. Don't underestimate the maid. In fact, sometimes it is their inconspicuous characters who know the most. ”

"You have a point. But being a maid is hard. Are you ready? ”

"It's that you think too much, I used to do everything every day in Xialiang Village. Wasn't that time more bitter than it is now? So you can rest assured. ”

"Well, now that you've decided, I'll say no more. But for your safety, I have to keep you by my side to feel at ease. Chaeyoung is my personal maid. It's your own person, and you will follow her in the future. She will tell you something in your house. After Wen Zhongnan finished speaking, he was still a little uneasy, and emphasized again: "Remember." If you encounter any difficulties, be sure to report to me as soon as possible. Although you will be on an errand in my other courtyard in the future. But I can't be at home all the time. Sometimes it is difficult to avoid being wronged. You ......"

Xia Chan didn't wait for Zhong Nan to continue, and interrupted him loudly. "Okay, I got it. When did you start to become such a mother-in-law? In a word. I'm going to take good care of myself. Try not to get in trouble with you. ”

In fact, Wen Zhongnan, who is not troublesome, does not mind. She didn't know what he really cared about. Forget it, she may not be able to understand it if she talks too much. Let's take our time.

Next, Wen Zhongnan told Xia Chan about the general situation in the house. He also told her that those people need to be wary, and that those people are trustworthy. Before I knew it, more than half of the morning hours had passed. Xia Cicada was dizzy when she heard it. At the same time, I was also emotional. Sure enough, there are many people.

I didn't expect a small Wen Mansion to have no intrigue in it at all as little as the palace with 3,000 beauties in the harem. Just after listening to Zhong Nan's analysis for a while, Xia Chan came to a conclusion. That is, Wen Zhongnan's current state is basically a state that is difficult to protect herself, is it really right for her to take refuge in him now?

"Ahem, Wen Zhongnan, although it is a bit embarrassing for me to ask this question, I have to ask it for my personal benefit. I hope you don't mind. ”

Wen Zhongnan didn't know that Xia Cicada was fine just now, why did he have a weak face. He looked up at her with a serious face.

"That. Although you brought me to Wenfu. But I'm a maid. It's work. So this month's silver is not supposed to have. ”

Ahem. This woman is really realistic. Wherever you go, you don't forget that little bit of money when you encounter any situation. Wen Zhongnan had an indescribable sense of desolation in his heart at this time. Will he be inferior to that thin silver ticket in her heart?

In fact, if this would hear Zhong Nan really ask, then Xia Chan would definitely sue him, he was really not as good as a silver ticket. But. How could the second son of the Wen family, who has always been smart, ask a question that he knows the answer to find himself unhappy.

"Yes, indeed. Not too much, though. ”

"It's okay, it's okay. Just do it. Just do it. "It's better than nothing anyway." How much is that month? ”

"Two dollars a month."

"Two hangings are two taels." Xia Chan finished converting and despised Zhong Nan fiercely in his heart, this courtyard, the house, the courtyard are so luxurious. I thought it was rich. I didn't expect to be so slamming at my subordinates. Two hanging money. Sure enough, from ancient times to the present, it is really difficult to get rich by wages.

However, the salary. Sometimes you have to learn to bargain. Especially in this era of bargaining when buying an egg. Not bargaining for wages is simply disrespectful to yourself.

"Wen Gongzi, for this salary, I think it is necessary for me to discuss it again for you. Do you think it's okay? ”

"Discussion? What to discuss、"Didn't you just say that it doesn't matter how much? How did it change all of a sudden?

"Ahem, it's actually nothing. You know that. Being a woman is always a little more expensive than you men. For example, we fix the rouge gouache every month. There's also the one that girls must-have. You know. These are all significant expenses. Also, people like to eat a little snack. After this calculation, I will still have to paste the two pieces of silver you gave. Second young master, you are the second son of a dignified prime minister's mansion, if it is rumored that you can't support yourself as a maid. Aren't you shameless? ”

Hearing that Zhong Nan didn't have time to swallow a mouthful of water, he choked in his throat. This woman really dares to speak. Even these intimate things dare to be told in front of him as a man. I really don't mind.

Wen Zhongnan stabilized his mind, in order to prevent himself from choking on water again because of her nonsensical words. Wen Zhongnan directly took the teacup aside and put it down. His eyes looked straight at Xia Cicada

"Then how much do you think you can afford to support yourself?"

That's what I'm waiting for. Xia Chan was a little excited in her heart. I almost laughed out loud. However, until the goal is achieved, it is better to keep a low profile. Keep it low-key. 、

So, the tangles on his face dissipated, and a touch of embarrassment slowly surfaced. Then he looked up at Wen Zhong Nan with a shyly face, half-biting his lip, lightly opening his lip flap and saying, "Of course, the more the merrier." (To be continued.) )