Chapter 2046 - 2048: Take It Off

Chapter 2046: Chapter 2048: Take It Off

Xiaoxiao finally followed Steward Qian into the Prime Minister Residence.

Although they walked the paths meant for servants, it did not stop Xiaoxiao from appreciating the scenery within the Prime Minister Residence.

Actually, it would be more accurate to say it’s the area where the servants reside rather than the scenery of the Prime Minister Residence.

The area where the masters live isn’t here.

Yet, even the servants’ quarters are quite exquisite. It is late autumn, soon to be winter, and typically all flora is withered, the trees should be bare without leaves, and as for flowers, they are out of the question.

However, the Prime Minister Residence still remains lush, and flowers are in sight.

To see such scenery in this season in the northern region is indeed not an easy feat.

Walking along the bluestone-paved path, breathing in the scent of nature truly lightens one’s mood, making one feel so comfortable as if it’s not autumn but spring.

Leading to the master’s courtyard is a moon gate, with a long corridor in front, painted with red lacquered pillars and topped with an extended pavilion.

One can’t look too deeply, compared to the servants’ quarters this is much more beautiful, in an entirely different league, Xiaoxiao thought, there will be a chance to visit the master’s place and appreciate it thoroughly.

Seeing Xiaoxiao like this, Steward Qian thought, although she lived somewhat affluently before, ultimately she’s a country girl, never seen such places, and now she’s craning her neck to look.

"Ahem." He coughed twice, as a reminder.

Xiaoxiao immediately realized and said, "I’m sorry, Steward Qian, rest assured, I will behave properly."

Xiaoxiao’s words pleased Steward Qian greatly, he asked, "What’s your name?"

It was only then that Xiaoxiao remembered she hadn’t introduced herself, so she replied, "I’m Zhong Xiaoxiao, married into the Yang family, you can call me Xiaozhong."

Steward Qian nodded and continued walking forward.

Finally, they stopped in front of a door.

Not knowing what Steward Qian was about to do, Xiaoxiao just stood properly to the side and waited.

Soon, Steward Qian entered the room and shortly brought out an old lady, introducing, "This is Granny Li, she will help you get settled."

Xiaoxiao nodded, "Okay."

Then she gave Granny Li a big smile, "Thank you, Granny Li."

Granny Li appeared to be around fifty, her expression strict, clearly the head of the servants in the Prime Minister Residence.

"Xiaozhong, is that right? Come with me." said Granny Li.

Xiaoxiao glanced at Steward Qian, he didn’t seem to intend to follow, but she understood, servants have their own protocols. Since she’s here to serve, eventually someone would guide her to her work, with this understanding, she was enlightened.

She immediately followed in Granny Li’s footsteps.

Steward Qian watched their retreating figures for a moment before leaving.

Xiaoxiao followed Granny Li into a room.

Inside was a large kang bed, with a chest on it, and a table with a stool on the floor. The setup was very simple but neat and clean, indicating others likely lived there too, which Xiaoxiao could tell.

Is this where they’ve arranged for her to stay?

Servants surely couldn’t have a room to themselves, it must be shared among a few, Xiaoxiao wasn’t surprised, she found the environment acceptable.

However, Granny Li’s words left Xiaoxiao dumbfounded, "Undress."