Nalan Jinlian was in a good mood and even had half a bowl more of bird’s nest porridge for breakfast. Seeing Juan Ye hesitating at the door, she smiled and said, "You are now the Head Maid by my side. Being timid won’t do. If you think you can’t stand up straight, I can replace you with someone else!"
Upon hearing this, Juan Ye was immediately terrified out of her wits.
For a moment, she stammered, not knowing what to say.
Nalan Jinlian watched and exhaled.
This maid was selected by herself.
But since she chose the maid herself, even if she cried, she had to continue using her.
Nalan Jinlian stepped forward and gently pressed Juan Ye’s waist, straightening Juan Ye’s back at once, "You should always stand tall . You are the Head Maid beside the legitimate sixth young lady of the Marquis Residence, no longer a lowly servant in Qinglian Garden whom anyone can bully. When you walk out, you should be formidable and mighty, making others dare not to bully you. All maids and grannies must respectfully call you Sister Juan Ye!"
Juan Ye’s eyes immediately turned red.
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"Remember, I don’t keep timid maids by my side. As I said, if you can’t handle it, I’ll find someone else!" Nalan Jinlian withdrew her hand and continued, "Go wash up. I’ll have Chunqiu bring you some clothes. After breakfast, take me to Plum Blossom Garden!"
"Yes, this servant remembered!" Juan Ye said, bowing to Nalan Jinlian.
She actually looked a bit decent.
In this Marquis Residence, as long as a maid has a bit of ambition, she would always observe the actions of the Head Maids. Even if she doesn’t learn everything, she’ll get seven or eight tenths of it.
Nalan Jinlian returned to her room and leaned on the Chaise Longue.
She had no interest in seeing any plum blossoms. What she wanted most was to go out and see the outside world, visit the Bookstore, and pick out some good books.
None of the books in this study were to her liking.
It was really quite peculiar.
"Miss!" Chunqiu called softly from the side.
"Did you send the clothes to Juan Ye?"
After hearing this, Nalan Jinlian didn’t say anything, tapping idly on the armrest of the Chaise Longue, eyes closed, lost in thought.
Nalan Jinlian herself didn’t even know what she ought to think.
She couldn’t recall any past events at all, and the people around her felt so unfamiliar, offering no sense of familiarity, making her feel powerless.
She always felt that Chunqiu, Chong Ling, and Nanny Qin were the ones truly in cahoots, while she was an outsider.
This was also why she wanted to promote Juan Ye.
Chunqiu pursed her lips, just as Nanny Qin came in, smiling, "Miss, I heard you promoted a maidservant to Head Maid?"
"Mm!" Nalan Jinlian responded indifferently.
She didn’t even lift her eyelids.
Nanny Qin, having spent decades in the palace, naturally understood that Nalan Jinlian was displeased.
As for the source of her displeasure, she didn’t know, but it was evident that Nalan Jinlian was in a bad mood today.
Nanny Qin quietly left the room. Seeing this, Chunqiu also left the room.
Nanny Qin looked at Chunqiu and asked solemnly, "What’s going on?"
Chunqiu recounted her earlier advice to Nalan Jinlian, and Nanny Qin sighed. "Your advice to the master wasn’t wrong, but don’t forget your own position. If your choice of words and tone aren’t appropriate, the master will feel differently. Remember, do not instruct the master on what to do in the future!"
The Prince had gone through so much trouble to bring her back for a long and lasting relationship; it must not be compromised by the issues with a few maids.
"Yes, Nanny!" Chunqiu responded, glancing back into the room where she saw Nalan Jinlian still leaning as she was, and sighed lightly.
Truly, comparing people to others can be maddening.
All the same women, just because of a beautiful lotus-like face, she earned the master’s favor, cherished and spoiled from then on.
But, one who serves with beauty, how can it last long?