Zhao Xiyan stood in place until Xu Jing's figure disappeared before retracting his gaze.

In the past ten days, she and Xu Jing have been almost inseparable from each other. Now that Xu Jing is gone, her heart seems to be empty, floating away with Xu Jing.

"It's still early, let's go back to the house and rest!" The hosta chuckled softly.

Zhao Xiyan snorted, glanced at the direction where Xu Jing left, and then turned around and entered the house, went back to the bedroom, and lay down on the bed.

The absurdity of last night exhausted her strength, and her head was on the pillow, and she soon fell into a deep sleep.

When I woke up, it was almost noon.

It is rare for a new daughter-in-law to get up so late when she enters the door. When Zhao Xiyan saw Xu Ying, she was a little embarrassed: "I got up late today, and the third sister has been waiting for me." ”

She can't be blamed for snoozing. The newlyweds are greedy for pleasure, and she hasn't slept well at all these days. Today, Xu Jing is gone, and she sleeps alone very sweetly.

Xu Ying was a person who had come over, and she knew it in her heart, and said with a smile: "Chunsheng went to the barracks, and Xiao Bao'er and his father went to the Hanlin Academy. The serious masters in the palace are you and me and the ignorant little Bao'er. There are no elders here, so it doesn't matter if you want to sleep as long as you want. ”

"Lunch is ready in the kitchen, and we'll eat together."

The heat on Zhao Xiyan's face subsided slightly, and he responded with a smile.

Xiao Bao'er ate milk and didn't bring it to the table. Zhao Xiyan and Xu Ying sat opposite each other, a table full of dishes. Zhao Xiyan was really hungry and ate a lot more than usual.

After lunch, Xu Ying called all the stewards in the palace.

There are not many masters in the palace, but there are many maids and maids, and there are hundreds of personal soldiers. So many people's food, clothing, housing, transportation, food and clothing have to be managed by the housewife.

There were a total of sixteen big and small stewards, all of whom stood in front of the new princess, one by one, with low eyebrows and pleasing eyes.

Xu Ying commanded in a deep voice: "You all ask the princess one by one to say goodbye, and explain your name and errand." After that, he came to the inner hall every day to pay respects and wait for the dispatch. ”

The stewards received the order in unison, and then one by one they stepped forward to greet him.

Zhao Xiyan restrained his smile a little, his eyes swept over the faces of the stewards one by one, and quickly wrote down the names of the stewards and the errands they were responsible for.

Today is her first appearance as a housemother, and she can't be too gentle and easy to speak. The majesty that it deserves has to be shown.

After the stewards finished reporting, Zhao Xiyan said lightly: "You all perform your duties and do your own errands." If someone is unfavorable in his errands, or greedy for gold and silver through errands, and I find out, I will not spare them. The light ones were taken out of the house on errands, and the heavy ones were tied up and sent directly to the official office. Ugly words come first, and each of you should remember them. ”

The stewards were divided in their hearts and bowed their heads to receive orders.

Zhao Xiyan slowed down her voice again and said with a smile: "I am in charge of the palace for the first time, and this month's monthly routine is double, which also makes the big guys happy." ”

Hearing this, the stewards were in high spirits, and they hurriedly thanked the concubine for her grace before opening their mouths to leave.

Xu Ying watched from the sidelines, quite surprised.

The combination of rigidity and softness is the way of housekeeping. In short, it is to beat a stick and give a sweet date. Zhao Xiyan knows this well.

Xu Ying asked people to take the account books and the keys to the warehouse, and handed them to Zhao Xiyan, and then said with a smile: "The account books and keys are here." Would you like to go to the storeroom and have a look? ”

It's okay to be idle anyway.

Zhao Xiyan responded with a smile and went to the warehouse with Xu Ying.

The most important thing for a housewife is to take care of the treasury and figure out the account books. There are a total of five warehouses in the Beihai Palace, and each warehouse is guarded by a maid. Take a teacup from the storeroom and remember it clearly.

"Before, the palace was empty, and the treasury was empty." Xu Ying laughed in a low voice: "Since Chunsheng came to the capital, the treasury is really useful. Half of them were brought by Chunsheng from Beihai, and some were rewards from the palace. The biggest entry recently is the congratulatory gift when you and Chunsheng got married. ”

Xu Ying said it funny, and Zhao Xiyan chuckled.

Spend half a day in the storeroom, and it will be evening.

Xie Lingfeng came back from an errand in the Hanlin Academy. The family of three went back to their yard for dinner, and Zhao Xiyan also ate alone in the yard.

She has always been quiet, but she does not feel lonely. It's just that when I fall asleep at night, I feel a little empty on the pillow. After tossing and turning for a long time, I slowly fell asleep.

……

On the second day, the stewards came to the inner hall to pay respects.

Xu Erwu, a pro-soldier, also came, and his round and smiling baby face was particularly eye-catching among the stewards.

Zhao Xiyan glanced at the hosta with a smile, and the hosta's pretty face quietly turned red.

After all the stewards finished reporting and left, Xu Erwu stepped forward and bowed solemnly: "Little Xu Erwu, I have seen the princess." ”

Xu San trained recruits in the barracks, Xu Shiyi also went to the barracks with his master, and Xu Erwu stayed in the palace.

Zhao Xiyan smiled: "Get up without being polite." I happen to have an errand for you, take a few personal soldiers today, go to Zhoufu, and bring the county gentleman back to stay for a few days. ”

Xu Erwu was busy smiling and receiving orders.

When he stepped back, he quietly winked at the hosta.

The hosta's face quietly flushed.

Zhao Xiyan sighed deliberately: "Sure enough, it's a female big girl." Don't worry, when the New Year is over, I will let you marry Xu Erwu. ”

The hosta couldn't be ashamed, and immediately said: "The slave is reluctant to leave the princess, let's wait for two years!" ”

Once she gets married, she can't be by her master's side all the time.

Zhao Xiyan smiled and quipped: "I'm not in a hurry, but I can't see Xu Erwu in a hurry." ”

The hosta blushed and said, "Whether he is in a hurry or not, the slave doesn't care." Anyway, the slave maid has to stay with the princess. ”

Haitang interjected with a grin: "Sister hosta just has to marry with peace of mind." If you're gone, I'll be a first-class girl. I've been looking forward to this day since I was twelve years old, and I've been looking forward to it until my neck is about to grow. ”

The hosta smiled and took a sip of her.

Zhao Xiyan smiled.

At noon, Xu Fang's mother and daughter came back. Xu Zhi unexpectedly also came, and when she saw Zhao Xiyan, she smiled and said: "The eldest sister lives in the palace, I forget it, there are a lot of people in the family, old and young, and I am indispensable to serve." I'm just going to go back and have lunch. ”

Xu Fang smiled and teased: "With your hot temper, my sister doesn't dare to talk to you more, lest any sentence upset you, and you will be angry with me again." ”

Xu Zhi was angry, and looked at the third sister Xu Ying and her younger sister Zhao Xiyan with bright eyes: "Listen, is the eldest sister talking about human language?" How can I have such a bad temper? ”

Xu Ying smiled: "Yes, yes, your temper is not bad at all." I'm not afraid of staring like this. ”

Xu Zhi: "......"

Zhao Xiyan pursed her lips and smiled.

There are many sisters, and it is indeed very lively.