The Survival Rules of an Unfavored Daughter

  The medicine sent by Li Xiu was indeed effective. After applying it once, the wound had already scabbed over with a pink scar, which was quite miraculous. I don't know what kind of medicine it was made of.

  However, while eating, he suddenly tasted ginger and soy sauce in the dish, which was very unpleasant. He immediately summoned the kitchen staff, with a cold face, and scolded: "You know I have an injury on my body, so I shouldn't eat ginger or soy sauce, why did you still put them in?"

  The maid hastily explained: "Miss, I really didn't know you had given such instructions."

  The girl turned her head and looked at Chen Xiang, Linglong also looked at Qing Luan, Qing Luan hastily said: "Miss, I personally told Madame Yuanyue about it. Please ask Madame Yuanyue to tell the kitchen not to add ginger and soy sauce to the dishes."

  As soon as she understood the situation, she knew what was wrong and ordered the kitchen staff to go down again. She once again instructed them not to put ginger or soy sauce in the dishes. If there's a next time, she'll definitely drive him out of the house, and she did just that.

  The kitchen maid was so frightened that her legs almost went soft, and she hastily obeyed.

  After the kitchen left, Shen Re Electric Factory stared at Qing Luan, "You knew that Yu Xue had a grudge against her, why did you still want to hand this matter over to her?"

  Qing Luan knelt down, not explaining anything, and only asked to be punished according to the rules. Because Ruo Qing's temper was such that whenever someone did something wrong, they were not allowed to make excuses, and the more they made excuses, the more severe their punishment would be.

  "As a lowly person, I also try my best to take care of you all and not let you suffer because of me. Whenever there's something good to eat or use, you'll have your share too. You don't need to thank me, I just hope you put more heart and brain into what you do. Qing Luan, this matter can't be blamed entirely on you, but indeed, you didn't put enough effort into it."

  The green peak bowed down and acknowledged its own fault, asking for punishment as it should be.

  "Brother's mansion is distributing silver, as my personal maid, brother also treats you generously, each of you will receive at least 800 to 1000 taels. This matter is unfair to other servants, yet someone has been spreading it around, making Wan Xue constantly calculate in front of brother with an abacus, saying that this and that are over budgeted or wasted."

  Others quickly lowered their heads, Qing Luan was already sweating all over and trembled with fear, saying: "Miss, I know my mistake, I won't dare to do it again."

  As if she hadn't heard, she said: "Brother is good to me, today he gives me silver, tomorrow he sends delicious food, we know it ourselves and that's enough, why do you have to make a big show of it? If you hadn't been following me for several years, I would really think you're jealous of how well Brother treats me." Normally, it's only natural for an older brother to be good to his younger sister, but if the older brother is already married, that's different. Giving openly and secretly at the same time is the way to avoid making the sister-in-law jealous or resentful. But there are some people who take this as a glorious thing and spread it around everywhere, which indeed makes the servants in the mansion not dare to neglect themselves, but also offends the sister-in-law.

  Yanxue is just a concubine, although she's only a servant, but after all, she's someone in the master's house. What woman wouldn't be jealous? Look, these days, Yanxue has been giving attitude too, it's normal. Although I don't take it to heart, first, Yanxue can't stir up much trouble, second, she's not a legitimate wife, but if we're talking about the real wife? It won't be like Yanxue just giving attitude quietly, I reckon she'll make a scene on stage, and maybe even cause trouble.

  At this time, Chen Xiang also knelt down, "Miss, I, as the head maid, was unable to manage the maids under me well, I also have responsibility, please punish me."

  Then the other girls also knelt down.

  It seems to have had a deterrent effect, so I'm satisfied. Seeing that it's good, I'll stop here. Glancing at Chen Xiang, "The General's Mansion is not like the Imperial City, where everything has to be done by oneself. You serving me is indeed enjoyable, but you are neglecting to discipline the maids under you. Do you understand the responsibilities of a senior maid? It's not just about serving me, but also about helping the master manage the maids below." Then, turning to Qing Luan, "Did you hear my words clearly earlier?"

  Qing Luan bowed her head and said in a trembling voice, "I've heard Miss's words clearly."

  "Alright, don't make a habit of it." Seeing the joy in Qing Luan's eyes, he added, "Everyone knows my temper, I won't tolerate more than three times. If you do it again next time, don't blame me for not considering our relationship."

  The old lady taught that it's right to treat subordinates with both kindness and severity, not too lenient or forgiving without principle, nor too severe, but combining relaxation and tightness, firmness and gentleness, so that people will be convinced and willing.

  As for many female protagonists who travel back in time to ancient times, they often treat maids as sisters or swear sisterhood with them. It's as if they instinctively feel that this behavior is unthinkable and secretly despise themselves. It seems that after living in ancient times for a long time, the concept of hierarchy has also deeply entered their minds.

  Linglong and Qiner sent all the dishes with ginger juice and soy sauce to the kitchen, then brought new dishes over. On the way, they bumped into Zhiyi and Wanshu.

  Zhī yì hěn shì yà yì，biàn wèn le jù：“zhè ge shí hòu zěn me hái méi yòng fàn？”

  Translation:

  Zhi Yi was very surprised and asked, "At this time, why haven't you eaten yet?"

  Chen Xiang replied, "To answer the master's question, the young lady has an injury and cannot eat dishes with ginger juice or soy sauce. I went back to the kitchen and repeated it again, and also supervised the kitchen staff to make a few dishes according to the young lady's taste."

  Zhi nodded silently, not saying anything else. On the other hand, Yuanxue looked surprised and said, "Oh dear, at this time, everyone in the kitchen has gone to rest. Sister, coming and going like this, must have delayed a lot of time, right?"

  Chen Xiang gave her a cold glance and replied expressionlessly, "This is also an unavoidable thing. Mrs. Snow pitied the kitchen for doing more work, but if Miss had scars on her body, could she still see people? Earlier, Miss had also sent someone to inform Mrs. Snow. Why didn't Mrs. Snow notify the kitchen in time?" Su Xue's face changed, and Chen Xiang slightly curved his lips, saying lightly, "Mrs. Snow has a lot of things to do every day, it's normal that she can't remember."

  Zhi Yi glanced at Yu Xue with a sideways glance, Yu Xue's face looked unpleasant, but she forced a smile and said: "Sister is right, look at my memory, it's always careless." She lowered her head, but her eyes were still glancing at Zhi Yi, who didn't react at all. She couldn't help but feel slightly relieved.

  Chen Xiang didn't dare say anything more, but instead forced a smile and praised Yuanyu's couplet. He then bowed to Zhiyi and walked towards Linlang Garden with the tray.

  Returned to the calm and peaceful atmosphere of before, thinking about what had just happened, originally wanting to blurt everything out, but after some thought, ultimately didn't say anything.