flstandardbreds Chapter 879 Two more enter, more and more
Chapter 879 Two more enter, more and more
"This servant will certainly remain diligent, do my best, and be mindful of my conduct to serve Princess Zhenguo well," Song Dujuan promised.
Butler Chai looked at that face; there seemed to be a shrewdness between his brows, and also a hint of restrained resentment.
He seemed to be smiling.
"Miss Guilan, if you perform well, you will be of use. Just remember this sentence. This is also the intention of Princess Zhenguo."
Although he didn't understand why Princess Zhenguo would specifically "take care" of Wang Guilan, he was sure that Princess Zhenguo must have her own reasons for doing so.
Having known people for decades, he could tell that Guilan was not a simple-minded person.
Seeing that Qiao Lian'er was so satisfied with her, Song Dujuan felt at ease and had more confidence in her plan.
Moreover, if she's so easily fooled, it seems Qiao Lian'er isn't as clever as the legends say.
Once he was by Zhu Xiang's side, his daily tasks consisted of boiling water, washing handkerchiefs for Princess Zhenguo, and sometimes wiping tables and vases inside the house.
Song Dujuan is finally a little closer to Qiao Lian'er.
She discovered that Qiao Lian'er rarely showed interest in the dressing and jewelry of young women; she spent most of her time reading books, looking at account books, and making decisions.
She listened intently for several days and learned that Qiao Lian'er had several fiefdoms, each quite large, and apparently also had mines in a foreign country, related to jade and gemstones.
Qiao Lian'er did not deliberately hide any of these things.
This dispelled Song Dujuan's suspicion that Qiao Lian'er had not been on guard against her at all.
If they could seize all of this through their kinship with Qiao Lian'er, the immeasurable wealth would be more than the Song family could ever spend in eight generations.
A dark thought arose in Song Dujuan's mind.
If the entire Qiao family were to die, then everything would naturally fall to their relatives.
According to the original plan, the Song family members were first allowed to enter the Qiao family one by one, clinging to this big tree like dodder vines. Then, the kinship was revealed, and the deed was done, making the Qiao family forever responsible to the Song family. They were given positions and houses, and if they were lucky, the Song family would become the masters of this house, marginalizing the Qiao family.
But Song Dujuan changed her mind. Once she got the position and the shop, she would send the entire Qiao family away and become the master of the Qiao mansion as a relative, to avoid any unforeseen complications.
She was startled by herself, but quickly became even more determined.
The bolder you are, the more you will produce.
Song Dujuan followed beside Zhu Xiang, holding a washbasin in her hands.
"Sister Zhuxiang, the Qiao residence is really big! Did Princess Zhenguo buy it herself, or was it a gift from the Emperor?"
Zhu Xiang glanced at her: "Why are you asking this?"
"I'm just curious. Our Princess Zhenguo is highly valued by the Emperor, so she shouldn't need to buy a house herself."
If Qiao Lian'er bought it herself, then it's only natural for her relatives to inherit it; if it was a gift from the imperial family, then it should be taken back.
Zhu Xiang said, "I arrived later, so I'm not sure, but I heard other people talking about it. It must have been Princess Zhenguo who bought it herself."
He frowned and said, "Speak less in the manor, especially about the Zhenguo Princess. Don't ask too many questions. Although the Zhenguo Princess won't care about these trivial matters, it will damage the atmosphere of the manor."
Song Dujuan got the answers she wanted and felt a surge of excitement.
If they bought it themselves, then it belongs to the Song family.
Once outside the room, Zhu Xiang took the basin and said, "Go and boil another pot of water."
After watching Song Dujuan leave, she went inside.
Qiao Lian'er had just gotten up when Zhu Xiang helped her wash her face and said, "Just now Gui Lan asked whether the Qiao family was bought by the Princess Zhenguo or bestowed by the Emperor. Although it sounds ordinary, she was a bit too talkative. I still need to report to the Princess Zhenguo."
"Just answer her questions truthfully."
Qiao Lian'er has nothing to be ashamed of in climbing to this position; it's all based on solid achievements.
Zhu Xiang looked thoughtful.
When Wang Guilan first entered the mansion, it seemed that the mansion took special "care" of her.
She endured far more hardship than other servants who had just entered the household, and this was certainly not a coincidence.
However, the household still promoted her to a second-class maid, which was hard to understand. Was this because they valued Guilan and wanted to train her, or did the household have other plans?
She received no instructions or hints, so she treated Guilan like any other ordinary second-class maid.
Qiao Lian'er's lips curled up. Why did Song Dujuan ask that? Because she wanted to take over the entire Qiao family, or perhaps she had even more wicked ideas.
Such ambition is great and aspirational, but whether she can succeed in achieving it depends on her ability.
"Dujuan has become a second-class maid, and she's getting closer and closer to Qiao Lian'er." Song Qijin and Song Guangdi shared a room and secretly discussed it.
At first, they didn't dare to say anything in private, but as time went on, it seemed that it was no big deal, and it was safe to say anything, so they started to open up.
"Yes, she'll soon become a first-class maid. Then, it will be much easier for her to introduce members of the Song family or do other things while she's by Qiao Lian'er's side," Song Guangdi said smugly.
He has truly raised a good daughter.
Song Qijin: "However, Qiao Lian'er already has four maids, Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju, each with their own responsibilities. We won't add any more, will we?"
"That's not necessarily true. My daughter is clever, so making an exception isn't out of the question."
The tung oil lamp slowly burned out, and the two, filled with great anticipation for the future, went to sleep.
Song Dujuan is very diligent every day and tries her best to perform.
But seeing that everyone in the Qiao family was a master, with men and women enjoying endless glory, and many people could step on her head, she felt very resentful.
Being a servant is undignified; you have to be subservient to others and watch their every whim. But a master can be high and mighty.
Her current forbearance is all for future glory. She will repay the suffering and grievances she endures now with all the lives of the Qiao family.
Too profitable.
Three months passed and Song Dujuan still hadn't been promoted. She was getting impatient. If Qiao Lian'er only allowed four first-class maids to serve her, then she basically had no chance.
She couldn't wait any longer.
The Song family needs two more members; they're getting impatient outside.
After much deliberation, Song Dujuan approached Butler Chai.
"Your uncle and your aunt both want to work at the Qiao family mansion?" Butler Chai asked, somewhat surprised.
He remembered that Guilan was introduced by Wang Fu, so why was she bringing two more?
He felt as if these people were all connected, as if they were tied together by a rope.
Song Dujuan said, “My uncle and aunt came to the capital to look for me, but they lost their travel money and are now wandering around the capital without a place to stay. Meanwhile, I am living a good life in the Qiao family. I feel uneasy about this.”