It's another new year, and the footsteps of spring are coming quietly. In the yard of Yu's family at the foot of the west mountain in Dongshan Village, there is a strong fragrance of medicine. The cherry who has become the girl in charge of the pharmaceutical workshop, her pink face lost a little bit of childishness and added a little bit of majesty.
Holding a pot of boiled plaster, she walked through the moon gate connecting the west courtyard and the east courtyard, greeted Mrs. Liu who was busy in the courtyard with a smile, and walked straight into the backyard.
The daughters-in-law who helped pick early-ripening vegetables in Yu's courtyard followed her until she disappeared into the corner of the room. Ergou's daughter-in-law clicked her tongue twice and said, "Sister-in-law, this is the girl sent by the General's Mansion to serve Xiaocao, right? Look at this appearance, she is much more delicate than Xiaojiabiyu in the town. With her appearance, she can work ?"
Aunt Fugui also curled her lips and said: "I have seen this girl a few times, and every time she is dressed up beautifully, she looks more like a young lady than a young lady! Daughter-in-law Haihai, what is this girl like? There are no slaves who bully the master! If she is not a Alright, don’t be afraid of offending the general’s wife, send her back quickly!!”
Several other women also echoed. Mrs. Liu smiled gently, and said: "You worry too much! Cherry is a kind girl, and very capable. If it wasn't for her help, Xiaocao would be so busy every day! Speaking of her clothes , That's the rule of the general's mansion, all the big maids in the mansion wear it like this. The people who come and go in the general's mansion are all the dignitaries in the court, if the girls and servants underneath wear shabby clothes, wouldn't it be embarrassing for the master?"
Aunt Fu Gui sighed, and said: "Oh! Girls from rich families eat better and dress better than us. It's really pissing people off!"
Cherry didn't know that she had become a talking point in others' mouths, and she was standing blankly in the backyard at this time. Under the glowing pink peach blossoms, there was a little girl wearing a pink spring shirt, with two small balls tied on her head, and neat bangs, her pink neck was upturned, her fair and jade-like face was full of seriousness. She stretched out her right hand, stood on tiptoe, and worked hard to pick the gorgeous peach blossoms.
"Miss, the sample of the soothing tendon and blood circulation plaster you mentioned has come out, can you take a look?" Cherry admired the picturesque picture, and was really reluctant to break the beauty in front of her. The skin care cream made by the young lady is really effective. The skin is as firm as fat and can be broken by blowing bombs, which can't be more appropriate to describe the young lady's skin.
Cherry freed up a hand and touched her cheek, the delicate touch made her very satisfied. No matter what new tricks the young lady comes up with, she will share them with her as soon as possible, such as skin care cream. The young lady gave her a bottle before using it (actually, her young lady used her as a test sample. ). It is said that pearl powder is added in it, which can make the skin white and delicate. Sure enough, after using it for just over a month, her skin has become much smoother, and her complexion, which was darkened by the sea breeze, has also brightened a lot.
It was her good fortune to be with the young lady. She was promoted to a girl in charge at the age of fifteen. The young lady trusted her so much that she handed over the pharmaceutical workshop to her, and all the prescriptions for pills and ointments were in her hands. What I eat and use every day is almost the same as that of Miss. Although she was a bit busier than when she was in the General's Mansion, she was busy to the fullest and happily! !
She was even more fortunate to come out of the General's Mansion with Yang Liu, and volunteered to come to Dongshan Village, a remote village that the sisters in the mansion called. If she and Yang Liu were to gain qualifications in the mansion, she and Yang Liu might not know when they would be able to make it through. Now, she has become the steward of the pharmaceutical workshop, and Yang Liu also serves as the steward of the back kitchen in the stewed vegetable shop in the capital. It is rare for a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl to become a steward who manages dozens of people under her hand, which is rare in the aristocratic circle of the capital. I don't know if Wutong and Pipa know their current situation, will they regret not coming out with them
Yu Xiaocao turned around lightly, the breeze blew past her back, and the trees were filled with pink fallen flowers, like a peach blossom fairy, and like a fairy of flowers, full of aura.
Carrying a small basket full of peach blossom petals, she moved to Cherry, leaned over to sniff the plaster in the altar, nodded with satisfaction, and said: "Cherry, you are getting better and better, I just wrote down the plaster A prescription, dictate the process of making it, and you can make it exactly! It seems that you have an extraordinary talent in pharmaceuticals! I didn’t miss it, it’s really wise to entrust the pharmaceutical workshop to you Already!"
Cherry showed a shy smile, and her eyes were filled with joy: "Miss, you are the one who taught me well! People say that servants follow their masters, and Dr. Sun praised you for your talent in medicine. I, a slave, You can't pull your hind legs, can you?"
Yu Xiaocao chuckled and said, "You have such a small mouth, you are really eloquent. This flattery makes me feel comfortable! Alright, after sealing the altar, send this batch of plaster to the Tongrentang in the town. Then you can rest It's been a while, and money can't be earned, so you have to combine work and rest. If you are tired and sick, where can I find such a handy right-hand man?"
As soon as she heard that Miss was her right-hand man, Cherry was immediately full of energy. If there was loyalty data above her head, it would definitely be going up. The young lady never treats her as a servant, and never treats her in a condescending tone, and she has a share of every delicious meal. In the Yu family, she felt the warmth of family affection, as if she was also a member of the Yu family, an inseparable part! !
"Miss! Miss! A group of people came from outside the village, and one of the carriages pulled by four horses is so big and beautiful!!" A dark-skinned little girl in coarse cloth with two braids came from outside. He stumbled over and yelled as soon as he entered the door.
"Rough and rough, what does it look like!! If you were in the general's mansion, you would have been beaten so many times!! Erya, if you do this again, how can I rest assured that you are serving by Miss's side? " Cherry showed the majesty of a big maid, and reprimanded the little girl.
The little girl named Erya was bought by Yu Xiaocao next to the cattle and horse market in the beginning of spring. There is a spontaneously formed trading market next to the cattle and horse market, where there are many people with withered grass on their heads, selling their sons and daughters. Erya's mother is seriously ill, and she is waiting to sell her money to go back to save her life. Yu Xiaocao spent five taels of silver to buy this thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl to help the family with chores.
Erya is not afraid of this kind and kind lady at all. The masters, wives, young masters and young masters at home... all treat her very well, but this guy named Cherry scolds her as soon as he sees her, as if no matter what she does, she can't let her go. Sister Cherry seemed satisfied. Facing Cherry's stern expression, Erya slowed down her pace, and peeked at her young lady timidly, hoping that the young lady could help her out again.
"Okay, Cherry, this isn't in the General's Mansion, why is it so serious? Relax, lest everyone feel uncomfortable!" Yu Xiaocao really lived up to her expectations.
Cherry glanced at her own lady with some grievances, and said: "Miss, madam said that when you are two years older, I will take you to the general's mansion and find you a good marriage. Since Erya was bought by you Girl, you will definitely follow her into the mansion in the future. If you don't get rid of some of her bad habits now, she will cry in the future!"
Yu Xiaocao glared at her and said, "Who said I must get married in the capital? Those high-ranking families have so many rules. 'The courtyard is as deep as the sea', so I don't want to make trouble for myself! I I have already thought about it. In the future, I will build a manor in the outskirts of Tanggu, buy all the surrounding land and collect rent, and become a leisurely landlady! After a hundred years, I will donate all the manor and fields to the loyal servant girls, Just as their compensation for my retirement..."
"Miss, what are you talking about!! How can a girl not marry when she is old? No, I have to talk to Mrs. Liu and let her take care of you!!" Cherry stomped her feet and turned back with her mouth pursed. hospital.
Seeing her figure disappear in the backyard, Erya became lively again. She licked her face and came to Xiaocao, giggled twice, and said: "Miss, Erya will take good care of you! Erya is not greedy. When the time comes, you will divide Erya's five acres of land. become!"
Yu Xiaocao glared at her, and said angrily: "Your miss, I live a long life, you have to live well!"
Although Erya is a bit naive, she is not stupid, she pondered what the young lady said in her heart. you do not say! I am two years older than the young lady. When the young lady dies, she might be dead long ago. Even if she is lucky enough to survive, she will be in her seventies and eighties, and I can't plant land for her! Erya's face was wrinkled into a ball, which can be described as "like a mourning concubine".
"Okay! You will die early in the future, don't you still have children and grandchildren? At that time, it will be your reward, and it will be your descendants. As for the death of a relative?" Yu Xiaocao cursed her inwardly. Not promising.
Erya immediately became happy when she heard the words, and shouted: "That's right! When I serve you, Miss Fufu, I can let my daughter continue to serve you!!"
"Are you so sure that you will have a daughter in the future?" Yu Xiaocao teased her.
The second girl took it for granted: "If you can't give birth, you can continue to give birth until you give birth to a daughter!! The old Zhang family in our village gave birth to nine sons in a row before they got a daughter. I won't be as memorized as he is. ?”
Yu Xiaocao rolled her eyes: Everyone wants to have a son, but you are better off, if you don't have a daughter, you will never give up! This shameless girl, who is not yet married, is clamoring to have a daughter, is it really okay
"By the way, what did you just say about horse teams and carriages?" Yu Xiaocao suddenly changed the subject, making Erya stunned for a moment.
"It's the first time Erya has seen such a huge convoy and such a luxurious carriage. Some high-ranking official must have passed by our Dongshan Village!!" Erya was brought to Dongshan Village only in the beginning of spring. On the west mountain, so I was very surprised.
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I don't want to go to work, I want to take a vacation...