No matter how tired she was, Hua Zhi would wake up at the usual time.
The servants always get up earlier than their masters. Some have already finished a set of boxing, while others are waiting for the young lady to get up before getting up. Hua Zhi doesn't know how they assign themselves, but since there has never been any trouble, she doesn't care.
"Huahua, let's practice." After seeing Huahua finish boxing, Shaoyao came over. Huahua's movements were so powerful that she felt a little itchy.
Hua Zhi also wanted to test the results of her half-year training, so she readily agreed. The two of them set up their formation in the yard, and the maids who were busy inside and outside the house gathered around with excitement in their eyes. They had suffered a lot in the past six months. Although they were used to the daily morning classes, they still remembered the pain of practicing boxing in the ice and snow in the middle of winter.
But what they remember more is that their young lady never missed a day when she was at home, and they all hope that her hard work has not been in vain.
Shaoyao used the same set of boxing techniques. She had heard about Huahua's bravery countless times. Although she retained some strength when she attacked, she did not look down on her at all. But after a few moves, she frowned. Huahua's weakness was too obvious - lack of strength, and her advantage was also obvious - quick reaction. Even if she attacked first, Huahua could always block her move, but because of lack of strength, she would be forced to retreat several steps before she could stand. After all, it was worse than she expected.
Shaoyao let go, looking puzzled, "It's not quite what I heard."
Hua Zhi's face was red with a thin layer of sweat. She smiled when she heard it, "This is my level."
"Then why was he so powerful on the farm? I know that man. He escaped from Brother Yan at that time. He is quite capable."
"He wants my life, so I can only fight him to the death. You are not my enemy, so I naturally cannot risk my life with you." Hua Zhi took the handkerchief handed to her by Bao Xia and wiped her sweat. She turned her head and asked, "I remember that the sand table in the old house was made by a servant who was good at carpentry. Is he still in the Hua family?"
Bao Xia was stunned for a moment, thought for a moment, and said, "Yes, but I have to check whether he is at home or has been sent out."
"Just stay at home. Let him find some time to make two more of the same model. It doesn't matter if they are bigger."
"yes."
"What sand table?" Shaoyao came over and asked.
Hua Zhi was a little surprised that she didn't know what a sand table was. This thing should be commonly found in military commanders' homes... right? Judging from Shaoyao's expression, she should have heard of it.
Looking at Shaoyao's expression, Hua Zhi suddenly became unsure whether this common sense was common sense here.
What was her grandfather's expression when he saw the sand table? Hua Zhi tried hard to recall it, but she really didn't pay attention at the time. She only vaguely remembered that her grandfather, who usually let her roam free, came to her yard during those few days.
"Flower?"
"It's just something for children to play with. You'll know when it's done." Hua Zhi simply let it go and stopped thinking about it. After all, it wasn't something that could affect people's livelihood, and it wouldn't do any harm to the Hua family.
When Shaoyao heard that they were going out for fun, she became excited and disappeared after breakfast. Hua Zhi knew what she was doing but didn't care. Since she had decided to go south, she had to arrange things at home as soon as possible. She had to go to the north in the middle of the year and she didn't have much time.
"Butler Xu looks well."
Xu Dongjin bowed with a relaxed smile on his face. The eldest son had a way out, and the youngest son was also called by the head of the family to listen to his orders. As long as he didn't make any mistakes, the eldest girl would definitely not treat him badly. He had made up his mind before coming here, and he would happily agree to give up his position even if he was asked to do so now.
"Although I want you to enjoy a peaceful life, my family really cannot do without you right now. You may have to work hard for a while."
Xu Dongjin was stunned. Didn’t Xu Jie say before...
Yingchun handed a piece of paper to him, and he took it subconsciously. He looked down and saw several names on it, all of whom were managers in the mansion.
"These people are all good in character and ability. I'd like to trouble you to pick one of them and bring him with you to teach him well. Not only does he need to be as thorough as you, but he also needs to know everything he should know. Who do you think is suitable?"
Xu Dongjin has always known that the person in charge of the household is not decided by the eldest daughter alone, but is selected by the capable maids around her. The eldest daughter only makes the final decision, which shows that she is not a monopolistic person.
So he did not shirk his responsibility. After looking at several names and thinking carefully, he said, "I think Li De is the most suitable. His parents are both in the mansion, and the wife he married is also a mother-in-law. His brothers followed him to the north. It can be said that the family's honor and disgrace are tied to the Hua family. Although he is not as smart as Xu Qiang, as a manager of a mansion, it is more important to be patient. Other things can be learned slowly."
"In that case, then it's Li De." Hua Zhi immediately made the decision, "Please take care of the housekeeper. Li De will be handed over to you."
"It's my job." Handing over the training of his successor butler to him was the greatest trust in him. Xu Dongjin wished he could teach all his decades of experience to Li De so that Li De could serve the eldest girl as soon as possible.
One thing after another, by the time they had some free time, the sun had already set. Berlin's voice could be heard from the yard, mixed with the voices of the Sixth Prince and Sui'an. Of course, the loudest one was definitely Shaoyao's.
She walked out of the yard and smiled when she saw the situation in the yard. The man was quick and finished it. She walked a few steps closer and found that this sand table was much more exquisite than the one in the old house, and also a little bigger. It was probably two meters long and wide.
"Cousin." Yang Sui'an was the first to see her. Without any constraints, the gloom on his brows disappeared, and when he smiled, he showed the openness that a young man should have.
Hua Bailin and the Sixth Prince turned around at the same time, one calling her "eldest sister" and the other "sister".
Hua Zhi smiled at them and looked at Sui An, "Are you taking a rest?"
"Yes, sir, he has something to do, so he will let us go home early today."
"It just so happens that Mr. Zheng asked me for a day off. You can go to the clan school tomorrow to take over for a day and leave the Analects class to Berlin."
Yang Sui'an agreed with a smile. He liked this kind of relationship very much. They didn't be polite just because Yang's surname was not Hua, nor did they treat him as a guest. Instead, they treated him as he wanted and made him feel that this was his home and he was no different from the other cousins in the Hua family.
In the Hua family, he felt so at ease that he usually felt that the two days of rest passed too quickly.
Berlin, who couldn't wait any longer, interrupted anxiously, "Sister, let's play a game."
"Are you sure?" Hua Zhi glanced at everyone present. She hadn't known when Yan Xi had arrived. He was standing aside, looking at the sand table, frowning slightly, not knowing what he was thinking.
Berlin didn't want to embarrass himself, but he hadn't played for a long time and his hands and heart were itching. Besides, he had been the loser at the hands of his eldest sister for so long that his sense of shame had disappeared.
After all, she is the eldest sister, not someone else.