The Rebirth of Han Yuxi

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Hongshan crisply responded, "Okay."

The baozi (steamed stuffed bun) made by Mama Fang was very popular, with demand always exceeded supply. Business was good and income received was naturally high. After deducting various expenses, the baozi shop had a net profit of more than thirty taels per month. This number was not bad in Shangyuan Street. Fortunately, the people there knew that the owner of the baozi shop was from Duke of the State official residence. No one dared to make any suggestions, or else there would definitely be trouble.

Since the baozi shop had made profits, with Yuxi had a lot of money in her hand, naturally it made her be a bit relaxed. The servant maids and the old women beside her were the direct beneficiaries of her changed in mood.

Mama Shen opened her mouth but eventually said nothing. She had served Miss for more than half a year, but her Miss was still very defensive. However, Mama Shen was not foolish. She knew what her Miss was on guard against, but this was all the Old Madam's orders which she, as a servant couldn't disobey. Therefore, her Miss' attitude towards her was neither cold nor light, so she could only endure it.

In winter, the day got dark quickly.

Hongshan watched as Mama Shen left the Rose Courtyard. Only then did she entered the room and said to Yuxi who was writing, "Miss, this handmaiden has a few words to say."

Yuxi put down her brush and said, "If you have anything to say, you can say it."

Hongshan respectfully said, "This handmaiden knows that Miss has purpose in mind. But there are some things that Miss still need to worry about." Seeing Yuxi looking at her, she did not beat around the bush and directly said, "Just like today, Miss acted too indifferent when Master only gave gift to Third Miss. If this is being known by the Old Madam, she will surely be unhappy." To act indifferent was like having no expectations for your parents. In the eyes of the Old Madam, her Miss was acting dissatisfied with the Third Master. As his child, she should have been a filial daughter. If a girl bore a reputation of unfilial, she should not think twice about her future marriage, or to even depart from the residence.

Yuxi looked grave and said, "What are you trying to say? There's no harm in saying so." She was worried that Hongshan was digging a hole for her, so she had to be careful.

Hongshan said, "Miss, this handmaiden has to say something beyond handmaiden's limit. Even if Master is being partial, Miss must still be a filial child." Only filial children could make people liked and felt at ease with them.

Yuxi stared at Hongshan, like she was able to stare out a hole. "I want to know why you said these words to me." If it was really digging a hole for her, then it could only be said that Hongshan was too bold. If she was not careful with such a thing, then she would also trip into the hole she dug.

Hongshan looked up and said, "I believe in Miss." As for what, she believed her Miss must know.

Yuxi unexpectedly looked at Hongshan. This was a surrender.

Hongshan was so nervous that her palms were sweating, but she did not regret what she had just said. Some time ago, it was her turn to take a vacation. She told her father about her Miss recent performance. Her father said that even if in the future, Fourth Miss did not have a great good fortune as the Third Miss, it would certainly not be lacking. Her father told her to serve her Miss till she be accepted by Teacher Song and then serve her wholeheartedly.

Hongshan considered it for a long time, and finally made her stand clear before Teacher Song accepted her Miss. Otherwise, when Miss worshipped Teacher Song, everyone would know that Miss' future was not bad. At that time, no matter how sincere she was, she couldn't be reused. Not being reused, and went against the Old Madam's wishes, that was not a good bargain.