Chapter 2048 - 2050: Setting the Rules

Chapter 2048: Chapter 2050: Setting the Rules

I thought that was it, but it wasn’t over yet.

I heard Madam Li say, "Sit down."

Well, if I have to sit, then sit. I’ve already stripped down and been seen completely, is there anything else I can’t do? Xiaoxiao sat directly on the chair.

Madam Li walked over and reached out to pull the wooden hairpin from her head.

She also removed the cloth tie from her hair.

She found a wooden comb and started combing Xiaoxiao’s hair.

Xiaoxiao’s mouth twitched again. The Prime Minister Residence is really strict; removing clothes wasn’t enough, they even have to check the hair in case something harmful was smuggled in.

Even though it’s strict, Xiaoxiao can understand it. After all, it’s the Prime Minister Residence, in the court, unexpected opponents might sneak in, spies might infiltrate, or there could be traitors within the residence, all of which need attention.

Take Young Master Liu for instance, he managed to hide small notes in his scalp to frame Yang Ming, let alone the spies.

Inspection it is then. Besides, she didn’t bring anything anyway.

Madam Li combed a few times, saw there was nothing hidden in her hair, and was satisfied. She handed the comb back to Xiaoxiao, "Comb it yourself, as for this wooden hairpin, don’t use it."

"Alright," Xiaoxiao agreed and took the wooden hairpin.

Anyway, the wooden hairpin was just a prop for her disguise, no big deal if it’s gone. Her current goal is to secure her footing in the Prime Minister Residence and find a chance to meet the Prime Minister’s wife. She can’t afford to be eliminated before even meeting her.

Seeing Xiaoxiao being sensible, Madam Li’s expression eased a bit. She took Xiaoxiao’s clothes and wooden hairpin, even her shoes, opened the door, found someone, and handed out the items.

Xiaoxiao didn’t mind. If they take it, they take it. It’s not like she can go without shoes, they’ll definitely find her a pair.

Sure enough, after a while, a pair of cotton blue-embroidered shoes with white soles was delivered.

This season, not wearing cotton shoes would freeze the feet.

Xiaoxiao immediately got off the ground and slipped her feet into the cotton shoes.

But when lifting the shoe, a problem arose — the shoes were too small.

She looked at Madam Li with a face full of grievance, "Madam Li, these shoes are too small."

However, Xiaoxiao’s grievance was ineffective against Madam Li. Madam Li glanced at Xiaoxiao’s feet and said expressionlessly, "Too small? Just squeeze your feet a bit."

"..." Xiaoxiao was speechless, thinking, alright then, it’s not like I’ll stay here for long, just endure it.

Luckily, they weren’t extremely small, just a bit tight, but still wearable.

After putting on the shoes, she heard Madam Li speak again.

"Although I don’t know how many days you’ll be here, you still need to follow the rules."

Xiaoxiao nodded, "Yes, Madam Li, I understand. I promise to work more and talk less."

"Don’t talk, listen to me."

So, Xiaoxiao closed her mouth and listened to Madam Li talk about the rules in the residence.

"Don’t inquire or ask about the master’s affairs. Just do your job. Don’t be curious about everything. Don’t try to cozy up to the young master. Do your duty, and don’t..."

Xiaoxiao stood there quietly listening. She thought she’d be done soon, but Madam Li was like the nannies in TV dramas, endless when it comes to rules.

Xiaoxiao was speechless, thinking to herself, I’m just here to be a fish, not to enter the palace to be a palace maid.