Winter mornings are always extremely cold, Xiao Man shrunk in the warm quilt, only showing a pair of eyes and nose, she looked at Lu Li, who was already dressed, and sighed suddenly.

"What's wrong?" Sensing a little movement of the woman on the bed, Lu Li hurriedly turned around and asked with concern.

After getting the other party's gaze, Xiao Man sighed again, his eyes drooped, and he whispered: "If we go to Canglan in the future, what should Wangshu do?" Do you continue to be with Old Man Xia? Or come with us? ”

"Also, there are a few days left before Wangshu and Old Man Xia set off for Shuangcheng, but you look at the weather in the past two days, it is so cold and snowing, how to go on this road, I am very worried when I think of this."

Listening to Xiao Man's worries, Lu Li couldn't help but step forward, squatted down to meet Xiao Man's eyes, and tilted his head slightly, "Canglan and his party, although it is not dangerous, but it is also difficult and dangerous, can you bear to let Wangshu go with us?" What's more, he has a good relationship with Mr. Xia now, and we agreed to let him travel with the old man. ”

Seeing that Xiao Man was still frowning, he said again: "Don't worry, I will send out most of the secret guards in the mansion and let them protect Wangshu well, and there will be no mistakes." ”

Come to think of it, the old man Xia is also old, and he had an illness a few days ago, how can Xia Fu rest assured that he will go out with a child? Presumably, a lot of guards will be sent to follow and serve. The guards of the Xia Mansion and the Lu Mansion combined, could it be that they could not protect an old man and a child?

Even though it is easier for the old man to do something unexpected, he is an adult after all, as for Wangshu, he is not a reckless and impulsive person, so naturally he doesn't need to pay too much attention, just explain to him the things he needs to pay attention to, and he can naturally return safely.

After listening to Lu Li's analysis, Xiao Man, who was huddled in the quilt, rolled awkwardly twice, and sighed with a sad face, "Forget it, I have promised the child, let him go." ”

She was worried, but she didn't want to be a mother who didn't keep her word.

"That's right." Lu Li patted the quilt and said, "Wangshu has his own plans, so we don't need to worry too much." I've inquired and they will stay in the Twin Towns for five days at most, and with the round-trip journey, they will be back in more than twenty days at most. ”

"Okay, then you can send a few more people to protect him, and I will also pick a few clever maids to take care of Wangshu." As he spoke, Xiao Man stood up with his arms propped up, dressing as he spoke, and slowly pondered in his heart who to choose to serve Wangshu.

Wangshu has already agreed with Old Man Xia to take care of only two maids, so he has to pick two people who are smart, know the general situation, and know the details.

The road to Shuangcheng must be very difficult, so the few grandmothers who have been serving Wangshu can't go. After all, this grandmother is old and the journey is difficult, and these grandmothers may not be able to stand it. In the same way, those little girls who are too young can't go.

Xiao Man sat in the Wangshu room for a long time, and wrote down the names of all the people in the house on paper, but after some thought, the names on these lists became fewer and fewer, and in the end only Pearl and Jade remained.

The pearl standing behind Xiao Man was pouring water, taking advantage of this opportunity, she couldn't help but lean over and glance at it, but she didn't want to see her name, she panicked, and almost spilled the hot water on Xiao Man's arm.

"I'm sorry, madam, it's a slave who has wandered for a while, I hope Mrs. forgive me." Pearl hurriedly put down the teapot in her hand and fell to her knees.

Xiao Man shook her head, her eyes were always fixed on the names on the list, she raised her hand and said absentmindedly: "Get up, it's okay anyway." ”

Pearl Cheng got up in fear, put the teapot aside, bowed, and said in a low voice, "Madame is worried about the maid who travels with the prince?" ”

"Well......" Xiao Man held a brush in his hand, his eyes were lowered, and his voice was a little weak: "Old man Xia said that he could only let Wangshu bring two people who were waiting, but the few grandmothers who have been serving Wangshu have also beaten their age, and the other girls in his courtyard are too young and frizzy to do things, so I don't worry." If you count it out, you'll only be left with the Jade ......."

As he spoke, Xiao Man slowly turned sideways and fell on the pearl.

Both Pearl and Emerald have been with him for several years, although Emerald was a little reckless at first. Words do not choose, but after several years, jadeite has been much more stable, plus pearls. Jade has always served herself, and she is also doing her best for Wangshu, of course they are the best candidates.

"Madam, you, what are you ......" Pearl asked with a dry laugh.

In fact, she knew in her heart that Xiao Man wanted her and Jade to go out with the prince so that she could take care of the son, after all, in this huge Lu Mansion, Xiao Man's most trusted subordinates were the two of them.

Xiao Man pursed her lips and smiled mysteriously, she got up and grabbed Pearl's hand, her eyes flashed with anticipation, "Pearl, will you go out with the prince with Jade?" I believe in the two of you the most, and I can't find anyone more reassuring to me than you. ”

"Huh? Pearl, what do you think of that? ”

Grabbed by Madame and staring at her without blinking for a moment, Pearl frowned in embarrassment, a little reluctantly, "Madam, if Jade and I leave, how can I take care of you?" I've heard that you're going to go to Canglan Country, if you don't have me and Jade, do you want to go to Canglan alone? Slaves don't worry. ”

Xiao Man shook the other party's arm coquettishly, and begged: "Good pearl, you can go with Jade, okay?" I'm such an adult, even if no one takes care of me, I'm fine, right? Besides, Old Man Xia has said that this round trip will not take a month, and you will definitely be able to come back before I leave for Canglan. ”

has said that it is all about this, and Pearl doesn't seem to have any reason to refuse, not to mention that the other party is the master, she is a slave, even if Xiaoman treats her well on weekdays, the identity and status of the two are different.

Besides, Wangshu went out this time really made people feel uneasy, except for himself and Jade, Pearl couldn't think of a better candidate.

"Okay, then the slave will accompany the son out of the house." Pearl met Xiao Man's gaze and raised the corners of her lips and smiled lightly.

Xiao Man jumped up happily, and then hugged the pearl, excitedly shouting while spinning in circles: "Great! Pearl, I knew you would say yes! ”

As long as you say that you move the pearl, the jade is much easier to persuade.

After all, the two of them also watched Wangshu grow up, and now they see that Wangshu is going to go on a long trip, or with Old Man Xia, they can only take two slaves. As soon as Jade heard this, she was anxious, and she got up and was about to go out, clamoring to go to Wangshu, so that he refused this trip.

"You sit down first." Xiao Man was made to cry and laugh by the other party, she pressed Jade's shoulder and sighed, "I have promised Wangshu, this child will definitely go with Old Man Xia." ”

"How can Madame bear it?" Jade frowned, sighed from time to time, and muttered endlessly, "What can I do, the prince goes out alone, and he can only take two people to go to the town so far away, how dangerous it is......"

Looking at Jade's appearance, Xiao Man didn't know whether to sigh or laugh.

Fortunately, the pearl on the side reminded Xiao Man that she had come to find Jade, she cleared her throat, and then held Jadeite's hands, "Jade, this matter has been settled, so I have to trouble you with something." ”

"What's the matter?" Jade immediately came to her senses, "Do you want me to go to Old Man Xia to make trouble, so that he can agree that Shizi doesn't have to go out?" ”

Xiao Man couldn't cry or laugh when he heard this, but when he thought about the matter, he had to smile and said solemnly: "No, I want you to accompany the son of the world to go out, so that he can return safely." ”

After speaking, the room fell silent, and Jade looked at Xiao Man in a daze, and it took a long time to come back to her senses.

"Madame, do you mean that I should go out with my son?" Jade frowned and asked,

Xiao Man nodded and said, "Yes, Pearl has already agreed, let the two of you go out with Shizi, take care of Shizi and Old Man Xia, and be sure to ensure their safety, you know?" ”

Jade was stunned, "But we're both gone, what should you do, ma'am?" ”

"Don't worry, I'm in the Lu Mansion, there are so many maids in the mansion, which one can't serve me? Compared with Shizi, it is more important to find a suitable person to serve him. Xiao Man clenched Jade's hand, "There are two more days to go out, these two days first rest well, pack your luggage, so that you can go out with the world, you know?" ”

Jade wanted to refute, but when she saw that Pearl was glaring at her, she had to sigh, "Okay, since it is Madame's order, the slave will naturally obey." ”

After speaking, Xiao Man nodded with satisfaction, and the jade said uneasily: "That lady must protect herself well, and we will definitely take good care of the son." ”

The three masters and servants instructed each other in the room, until someone knocked on the door and said that someone was coming to visit Xiaoman, Xiaoman patted Jade's hand and instructed the other party a few words, and then turned around and went out.

On the way to the main hall, Xiaoman stopped and asked, "Do you know who is looking for me?" ”

"Mrs. Hui's words, the little one is not very clear, listening to the other party's accent, it seems that he is not a local, and the clothes he is wearing are also a little strange, and the rest of the minions don't dare to ask more." The little guy hunched over and replied truthfully.

It's not a local, and the clothes aren't Donglan costumes......

Xiao Man thought for a moment, and then his face was happy, and he thought: It should be Huali who came to discuss the contract with him, otherwise in the entire Shangjing, which foreigner would come to him at this time?

Therefore, she couldn't help but speed up her pace, and ordered someone to bring her own book in the study, and then walked to the main hall.