Zui’er anxiously tried to call me back, but seeing me not turn around, she resignedly stopped and hurriedly followed.
“Uncle Yan, Uncle Yan?”
Before even reaching Uncle Yan’s room, I eagerly called out loudly…
Uncle Yan quickly came out, surprised to see me: “Madam? Why are you here?”
“Oh!” I waved dismissively: “Uncle Yan, don’t be so formal with me. I came to discuss something. Is this a convenient time?”
The steward respectfully lowered his head: “Whatever instructions you have, Madam, please speak freely!”
I excitedly handed over my plan: “It’s nothing much, just some new methods I thought of last night regarding servant management. Could you please review and see if there’s anything inappropriate?”
“New regulations?” The steward was stunned, carefully taking the document and glancing through it, then looked up in surprise: “Madam, what is this?”
“How is it?” I looked at him expectantly.
The steward hesitated: “It’s good, but I’m afraid the Crown Prince might…”
Before he could finish, I excitedly said: “As long as you think it’s good, don’t worry about that guy! From now on, servants can have a day off each month, either to visit home or stay. Those visiting home will have travel expenses covered by the royal residence, and those staying will receive monthly subsidies!”
“Also, I’ve checked the accounts. Each servant’s monthly salary is basically the same, which is unfair to long-term servants. In the future, we’ll calculate based on years of service in the royal residence – one more year means ten more coins per month!”
“Additionally, every three months, we’ll select the best-performing servant to temporarily serve as a supervisor and reward them with a month’s salary!”
The steward couldn’t help but interject: “Madam’s ideas are good, but this would significantly increase the residence’s expenses.”
“Not necessarily,” I immediately shook my head. “Actually, we don’t need too many servants. The key is for each to be willing to work hard and serve their masters wholeheartedly.”
Just as the steward was hesitating, Qi Chenxuan’s affirming voice came from behind: “Do as the Madam says.”
I immediately turned around to see him standing at the yard’s entrance, wearing a purple robe that made him look imposing, his jade-like face stunning.
I was momentarily stunned…
“This Prince is indeed handsome, but do you need to drool over me so early in the morning?” His teasing voice brought me back to my senses!
Drool? No way! I hurriedly reached to wipe, but catching the mischievous look in his eyes, I realized he was teasing me and immediately lowered my hand, glaring at him: “Weren’t you at the morning court?”
He shrugged nonchalantly: “There are no important matters to discuss in court recently, so I asked my father’s permission to return early and accompany you, my wife!”
Tsk!” I disdainfully snorted: “So, the mighty prince also likes to freeload!”
That guy’s face instantly turned red, and he lightly coughed, trying to cover his embarrassment: “I thought you would like it?”
I couldn’t help but roll my eyes: “Do I look like someone who likes to take petty advantages?”
“Forget it!” Seeing his attempt to curry favor had failed, he waved his sleeve and walked away: “If you’re not going, I’ll go by myself!”
After taking just a few steps, he heard me softly say behind him: “Who said I’m not going? But, going out like this now, aren’t you afraid of losing the face of His Royal Highness!”
The guy stopped and turned around, laughing and pretending to look serious: “Then hurry up and get ready! This prince never waits for anyone!”
I couldn’t help but stick out my tongue behind his back.
What nonsense about not waiting – isn’t he waiting for me right now? What a face-conscious guy…
“Hey?” I walked up and poked his chest with my finger, asking suspiciously: “Boy, tell me honestly, why are you suddenly so nice to me?”
The guy deliberately made a stern face, glaring at me: “Damn woman, don’t be so disrespectful! What ‘boy’ or not, from now on you’ll call me Your Highness, or master, got it?”
“Yes!” I nodded obediently, deliberately drawing out the tone: “Master… master!”
Unexpectedly, he even proudly patted my head and laughed: “Good granddaughter, grandpa will buy you candy!”
I’m about to vomit blood!
I wanted to annoy him, but instead, he turned the tables on me, which was infuriating!
Seeing me standing still, he urged: “What’s wrong? Not enough candy? Just say the word and I’ll agree to anything you want!”
“Really?” I raised an eyebrow, half believing and half doubting!
He immediately slapped his chest and guaranteed: “When have I ever gone back on my word? Whatever you want, even the moon in the sky, I’ll find a way to get it for you!”
“Really?” I looked at him uncertainly again, pretending to think, then reluctantly said: “Okay then! I want the moon in the sky!”
“Uh?” He was instantly stunned!
I was feeling quite pleased – little brat, let’s see you act tough now! But on my face, I remained calm: “What?
His face reddened, and he raised his voice: “Of course I can! It’s just the moon in the sky! I’ll fetch it for you tonight!”
“Great!” I shrugged indifferently, my face full of smiles: “I’ll be waiting! But water bowl reflections don’t count!” That trick was too old to fool me!
He looked serious: “Rest assured, this prince will find a way!”
I curled my lips dismissively, then heard him impatiently urging: “Damn woman, are you going out or not?”
“Of course!” I nodded without hesitation, then looked at him with a fake smile: “But, I’d like to remind you! I’m not called ‘damn woman’, you can call me Xi Mo, Mo, or… wife!”
“Wi-fe—”
The guy blinked ambiguously, piling on a teasing smile, deliberately drawing out the tone just like I did, instantly giving me goosebumps!
I looked at him with disdain: “If you don’t want to call, then don’t. Don’t gross out other people!”
He looked innocent, as if hurt: “Wasn’t it you who told me to call you that? How did it become my fault?”
I rolled my eyes and directly ignored him: “Can’t be bothered with you. I’m going to my room to get ready!”
I immediately put on a serious face and said to him solemnly: “Do you see my expression? Does it look like I’m joking with you? Otherwise, why do you think I’ve been staring at you?”
That guy immediately picked up a silk handkerchief and wiped his face, his expression unable to hide his panic.
Having food particles on his face would absolutely be a huge embarrassment for the noble prince!
After he wiped his handsome face with a slight blush, I reminded him: “Stop wiping, it already fell off just now!”
That guy was stunned, then seemed to suddenly realize something. His originally slightly blushed face instantly turned the color of a pig’s liver. After a long moment, he squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth: “You’re mocking me?”
A handsome guy changing his expression is terrifying.
I blinked my big eyes, looking at him with an innocent face: “Your Highness loves to joke. Who would dare to mock you and not be afraid of death, right?”
He tightened his fist, half-narrowing his eyes with an expression that seemed to want to devour me: “You wouldn’t dare!”
I blinked and replied fearlessly: “So Your Highness knows me so well? Wow, I’m truly overwhelmed by your attention!”
Fire shot out of his eyes, he called my name word by word: “Yan, Xi, Mo!”
“Here!” I stood up straight, maintaining a serious expression, and asking respectfully: “May I ask what orders the Prince has?”
“You?” That guy’s handsome face began to twist, his expression becoming extremely ferocious!
Damn, it turns out that even a handsome guy’s change of expression can be terrifying.
Fortunately, I wasn’t fooled by his good looks!
