Yao Jinping is the biological mother of Ning Yunyao and Ning Xueyu, Ning Yinde's concubine, and the second lady in Ning's mansion.

Fifteen years ago, she didn't have those titles. At that time, she was just a little maid in the Ning Mansion who served tea and water.

Yao Jinping's background is unknown, and she does not remember who her biological parents are. I only remember that I have lived with my uncle and aunt since I was a child, and when she was twelve years old, she was sold into Ningfu as a maid.

At that time, she not only served the eldest lady Tian, but also Ning Yinde's mother. Although she didn't impress her masters too much because of her mediocre appearance, she fortunately never made any mistakes and has always lived a smooth and smooth life.

It wasn't until she fell in love with the big housekeeper You Guang that her life changed dramatically.

On that day, she was struggling with not being able to pick dates from the tree.

"What can I do? It's all my fault, I knew that I shouldn't have asked my wife for any hometown jujube cake. ”

She sighed as she shook the thick trunk of the jujube tree.

What if I can't make jujube cake today, will my wife think I'm lying? Hey, it's all my own quick mouth, why should I be reckless in front of my wife, saying that I can use the red dates in the yard to make the jujube cake of my hometown.

Although she can't make jujube cakes, Tian won't do anything to her, because there are too many little maids like her in Ning Mansion. Except for the few little maids who often serve in front of them, the others can't tell who is who.

But in Yao Jinping's heart, she thinks this is a very important thing. An important opportunity related to whether you can successfully become a high-class maid. After all, among the many maids in Ningfu, she is so ordinary, many times she can only do the lowest work, and there are few times when she can discuss tea and pastries with her master, and there are few opportunities to make pastries for her master to eat.

If she misses this opportunity, I'm afraid she will never be able to fight for a better life in her life.

The more Yao Jinping thought about it, the more desperate she became, so she squatted under the jujube tree and cried.

The chief housekeeper You Guang came out from the account room to calculate the expenses of the month and the wages of the people, and when he passed by the jujube tree, he heard Yao Jinping's cry.

The cry was thin and soft, and just listening to the sound was enough to make people feel sympathy.

You Guang scratched his head, this voice didn't sound familiar at all, which little maid was crying?

He curiously walked around to the other side of the jujube tree and smiled.

"It turned out to be you."

Isn't this little girl squatting and crying the little maid Jin Ping who serves tea and water in the room of the lady and the old lady all day long?

Although this little maid has a very low sense of presence in the Ning Mansion, as the chief housekeeper in the mansion, he can always accurately call out the name of each subordinate. This is not only a super business ability, but also a kind of respect for others, he really treats these subordinates as his brothers and sisters.

Hearing someone speak, Yao Jinping was scared, and quickly covered her face and wanted to hide.

You Guang stopped her with a smile. "Don't be afraid, it's me."

Yao Jinping could hear that it was the voice of the chief butler You Guang.

In Yao Jinping's impression, all the subordinates in the Ning Mansion praised Steward You for his good heart and good temper, and he would never be angry with any of them, let alone punish them easily. Therefore, when facing Steward You, everyone always feels that he is more cordial than their relatives.

"Steward You......"

Yao Jinping wiped the tears on her cheeks, and her pitiful appearance was pitiful.

Seeing that the person who came was You Guang, she was naturally not so scared in her heart. Although a lower-ranking maid like her rarely dealt with the big butler, for some reason, when she saw the dark-skinned You Guang, she calmed down a lot.

You Guang asked with concern, "What's wrong with you?" Tell me if there's anything difficult you can tell me about how I can help. ”

Yao Jinping pointed to the big jujube tree, and then hugged the trunk of the jujube tree and shook it vigorously.

The jujube tree did not move, not even a single leaf fell.

You Guang laughed when he saw this, "Girl, you haven't done farm work at first glance." If you want to eat dates, you can only pick them with a stick, or go up to a tree to pick them. ”

Girl......

It's like the first time someone has called themselves like that.

As he spoke, You Guang easily jumped up to the tree, moving more quickly than a monkey. I can't imagine that I still have such good skills after not doing farm work for ten years, and even he himself is a little proud.

"You want to eat dates, don't you? I'll pick it up for you, and I'll pick it up. As he spoke, he picked it up with his hands and feet.

Yao Jinping lifted the bamboo basket high, so that the big and red dates fell into the basket intact.

"These should be enough for you to eat, this kind of date is too sweet, and it hurts your teeth if you eat too much."

"No, not enough."

Looking at the red dates in the basket, Yao Jinping whispered.

Yuko grinned, his two dimples making him look more like the big brother next door. said teasingly to Yao Jinping: "You little girl, you're quite greedy." ”

Yao Jinping hurriedly shook her head, and then she told the truth of the matter. She just wanted to pick more red dates to make jujube cakes in her hometown, not only for her wife, but also for the little sisters who worked together. In addition, make an extra portion for Steward You to taste.

When she said that she wanted to make one more for Steward You to eat, her face turned red unconsciously.

But at that time, she couldn't tell whether this feeling was admiration, liking, or just a kind of shyness of a girl.

"There are enough dates, thank you, Steward You."

"No thanks, come to me next time you need dates, and I'll pick them for you."

You Guang said goodbye to Yao Jinping with a smile. He doesn't have any special feelings for this little girl, but because helping others is his purpose, so he can help as much as he can, and it's the same for everyone.

That night, Yao Jinping was praised by his wife Tian. said that the jujube cake she made was very delicious and delicious, not only herself, but even the old man who came back from the palace ate several pieces in a row.

Yao Jinping was naturally very happy, although there were some discrepancies in the version she heard from her little sister, but it did not affect her good mood at all.

The little sister, who was also a maid with her, told her that when Mrs. and the master were dining in the evening, Mrs. deliberately said that the jujube cake was made by herself, which made the master very happy, and praised Mrs. for her ingenuity, superb cooking skills, and was a virtuous helper in the family.

Yao Jinping doesn't think there's anything about it, she's just a little maid, how can she have the right to care what her wife says. Even if the lady has to say that this jujube cake is made by herself, not by the maid, what does it matter?

She Yao Jinping didn't care at all, she only cared if Steward You would have a happy expression on her face when she tasted the plate of red date cake in her hand.