Chapter 266: Errand 2

Ling Jingshu responded respectfully and modestly: "In response to the Queen, I have been studying since I was young. I can't say that I am outstanding in poetry, but I have no problem reading and writing. I have also touched on the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and I can do some needlework, but I am not proficient in any of them. What I like and am best at is growing peonies."

"I have never done things like dressing and changing clothes, so I have to learn from scratch. I also have to ask my sisters for advice on cleaning and washing clothes."

Rui Lian and Qiu Shuang exchanged a knowing look.

Ling Jingshu was born into a prominent family. She was well-read in poetry and books since she was a child. She spent her free time planting flowers, playing the piano and reading books. How could she do these servant jobs?

Besides, the errands around Queen Xu were already led by someone. Ling Jingshu's entry into the palace as a clerk would undoubtedly take away some of the errands in the hands of some people. I wonder who will fall on this "lucky" thing?

"Does this palace need someone to dress and serve me?"

Empress Xu smiled and said, "I summoned you to the palace not to ask you to do rough work. You don't need to learn these trivial things. How about this, you are good at planting peonies and taking care of flowers and plants, so I will let you take care of the flowers and plants in the Pepper Room. You don't have to stand guard on weekdays, just come and chat with me when you have nothing to do."

This job is indeed easy and leisurely, and it is what she is best at and likes most.

Ling Jingshu hurriedly smiled and thanked her.

Ruilian and Qiu Shuang also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Taking care of flowers and plants was originally Luoyan's job. Now that it has been given to Ling Jingshu, at least a few palace maids must be assigned to Ling Jingshu. If there is any division of power, it should be Luoyan's, as long as it does not affect the two of them.

"Rui Lian, take Ling Jingshu to tell Luo Yan to hand over the job as soon as possible." Empress Xu casually ordered: "In the next few days, you will tell her the rules of working in the Pepper House in detail."

Rui Lian cheered up and agreed with a smile.

Qiu Shuang watched from the side, feeling quite unhappy.

Comparisons are frustrating. She was also very proud of herself by Empress Xu's side, and people flattered her wherever she went. But compared with Rui Lian, unfortunately, she was a little bit behind.

The first person Empress Xu called was always Rui Lian, and she was the second one. This also fully illustrates the ranking of her status in the master's mind.

If she wants to get past Ruilian, she has to think harder and think of more ways...

Just thinking about it, she heard Empress Xu say with a half-smile: "Ruilian, you have to be more careful and teach all the rules that should be taught. If Ling Jingshu makes a mistake while on duty, I will be the first to punish you!"

Ruilian replied with fear and trepidation: "Yes, I obey your order."

This is not a warning to Ruilian, but a show of power to her!

Ling Jingshu sneered in her heart, but said softly: "I will definitely learn the rules well and will never drag down Sister Ruilian."

...

Ruilian led Ling Jingshu forward and laughed softly: "Ashu, don't take the words that the Queen said just now to heart. I have served the Queen for several years and know the Queen's temper best. The Queen's rules are strict, but she is very lenient to us. Even if we make a mistake, the Queen will just scold us verbally, and will not really punish us."

This Ruilian, who looks smiling, is actually quite scheming. There was no real emotion on her face.

"Sis, I feel much more at ease when you say that."

Everyone knows how to act, Ling Jingshu immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and praised Ruilian a few more times: "The Queen doesn't treat everyone like this. Sister Ruilian is smart and capable, no wonder the Queen favors her a little. If I can be half as good as sister in the future, I will be satisfied."

Ruilian pursed her lips and smiled: "Look at you, you are praising me like a flower."

The two talked and laughed along the way, very intimate. No matter who saw it, they would not expect that they just met today.

Luoyan's house is very close to Ling Jingshu's residence.

Ruilian knocked on the door gently, and soon the door opened, revealing a fair-skinned female face. This woman is Luoyan.

Luoyan's name is quite pleasant, but her appearance is really not outstanding, at most she has regular features. She is also taller than ordinary women.

Ruilian quickly explained her purpose: "... From now on, let Ah Shu take care of the flowers and plants! Give half of your maids to Ah Shu."

Ling Jingshu suddenly appeared and took away half of her tasks and manpower. Luo Yan was not in a good mood. Because Ruilian was there, Luo Yan could not say much and quickly agreed.

It was just that her face was not very good.

Ling Jingshu was relieved. If all the female officials in the Pepper Room could cultivate to the level of Ruilian, they would have a hard time in the future. Luo Yan's obvious dislike made it much easier to deal with.

Ling Jingshu acted modestly and politely as if meeting a senior: "I am not familiar with the work, so I will ask Sister Luoyan to take care of me in the future."

"I only entered the palace two years earlier than you, so I don't dare to take care of you." Luoyan replied with a fake smile: "It's late today, and it's too late to hand over the staff. Come back tomorrow morning!"

After that, she yawned.

Since the hint was so obvious, Ling Jingshu would not stay and leave, and hurriedly said goodbye with a smile: "It's almost time for dinner, I won't delay Sister Luoyan's time, I'll go back first."

Luoyan hummed indifferently.

...

Since Ling Jingshu left, Bai Yu has been eagerly stretching his neck to wait for her to come back. While waiting, he was nervous in his heart.

Empress Xu didn't deliberately make things difficult for the young lady, did she?

What kind of job will the young lady be assigned?

God bless, please don't do those rough jobs. The young lady's white and soft hands, which are usually untouched by women, are not suitable for serving others...

"Bai Yu, I'm back." A familiar voice sounded at the door.

Bai Yu's eyes lit up, and she stood up excitedly to greet her: "Young lady, you are finally back. I have been waiting for a long time, and I have been worried all the time."

Ling Jingshu laughed dumbly: "It's only more than half an hour at most. What do you have to worry about?"

Bai Yu sighed lightly: "If it was in the past, I wouldn't be in a hurry even if I waited for half a day. But now..."

Can it be the same now?

Arriving in this strange place, all I see are strange faces. The young lady has to call herself a servant to serve the most noble woman in the Great Zhou Dynasty, who is also the owner of this Pepper Room. If she is not careful, she will be scolded and punished.

When she thought about the young lady having to serve others humbly and submissively, her heart was filled with sorrow and sadness.

Bai Yu couldn't continue, her eyes were red, and she choked up slightly.