Taoye let one of them apply medicine to her and the other massage her, while she teased the little silver fox.
The little silver fox has been eating well these days and has grown into a dumpling-like shape, very cute.
The three of them had tried to close the door and release the little silver fox from the cage, but it didn't run around and only circled around Tao Ye.
Therefore, these days, the three of them will let the little silver fox out to play for a while.
Perhaps foxes know how to please people best. Among the three of them, even Nanyun, who has the coldest temperament, unconsciously softens his voice when he sees the little silver fox.
…
The fifth young master asked her to think about her mistakes in the house, and Taoye didn't go out until dinner.
Inside the main house.
Seeing Rong Jiu put down her chopsticks, Qing Xing cleared the table and made tea, but did not go to the back to eat as usual.
Rong Jiu didn't say anything to scare him away, but leaned on the couch and read a travel diary.
By the time the person on the couch threw the book down, an hour had passed.
Qing Xing's feet were numb. Although the fifth young master had never touched them since entering the Duke's mansion, they usually served Rong Jiu when he ate. They had never been so motionless. Waiting for an hour, not to mention she hasn't had her dinner yet.
"Fifth Young Master, my servant will help you groom yourself?"
But the wait was finally over, Qingxing asked softly tentatively.
Rong Jiu nodded casually.
Qing Xing's eyes almost showed ecstasy.
Showing all kinds of tenderness and consideration, she served Rong Jiu to clean her face, make her feet wet, and change her clothes. Sometimes she glanced at that handsome face with a slightly red face.
"Get down!"
"Fifth Young Master..."
Qingxing looked up in surprise.
She thought she could stay today. When she was serving the fifth young master to change his clothes, she tentatively leaned a little closer and was not scolded.
But seeing the usual impatient look on the person beside the bed, she didn't dare to say any more, bowed, and reluctantly left.
The door was gently closed, and Rong Jiu glanced at the empty bed behind her, feeling a little bored.
Taoye didn't know anything about what happened in the main house. Before midnight the next day, Taoye called Nanyun, took the baggage, and helped Xiuyin out.
At the door, two little maids in the sewing room were already waiting. When someone came out, they hurriedly stepped forward to take the bundle, while Xiuyin was steadily supported by Taoye and Nanyun as she walked forward.
"Does it hurt? If the pain is unbearable, it's okay to walk slower!"
After three days of treatment, Xiuyin's complexion improved a lot, but the injuries on her buttocks and legs were only 30% healed.
"I'm fine. Let's hurry up. There will be more people in a while, and I can't lose face if they see me like this!"
Xiu Yin didn't want Tao Ye to give her today.
Tao Ye was just punished by the fifth young master to kneel down yesterday. If she was found guilty again, she would inevitably suffer again, but Tao Ye insisted. She could only think of getting to the sewing room as soon as possible so that Tao Ye could come back early.
It usually only takes more than a quarter of an hour to go from the front yard to the sewing room, but Xiuyin was seriously injured after all, and it took a full two-quarters of an hour even if she showed off her strength.
Entering the courtyard where the sewing room is located, it was very lively inside.
"Mother Cai, this is the old practice in our sewing room. If we change it like this, I'm afraid there will be some complaints from everywhere!"
"Yes, this is not good for your prestige in the inner court when you grow old!"
The seasonal clothes, handkerchiefs and quilts for the masters and servants of the Duke's Mansion are all produced by the sewing room, as well as the clothes given to the village heads outside during the New Year.
Therefore, there are more than a dozen embroiderers in the sewing room alone, and more than twenty maids responsible for tailoring. In addition to the large and small stewards, there are more than fifty people.
"You don't need to say any more. Since I am in charge of this matter, everything in this courtyard will be at my discretion in the future. If the masters are dissatisfied, I will bear the responsibility for the mistake!"
"Besides, I've looked at past records, and this old practice only happened in recent years!"
The person standing at the front has a calm face and is well-dressed but plain.
"In addition, please rest assured that these arrangements have been informed to the old lady and madam in advance!"
As soon as this last sentence came out, everyone standing below looked at each other, and a few stewards in the front row even started talking quietly.
No one in the Duke's mansion knew that the old lady and his wife had always been at odds with each other. Who was Mama Cai's role and that she could get support from both sides?
"Okay, you have asked all the questions you should ask, don't gather here, go down and do your work!"
Mother Cai's non-stern gaze passed over those who were still talking in low voices, and the voices immediately became quieter.
After everyone dispersed, Taoye supported Xiuyin and stepped forward: "Mother Cai!"
Taoye didn't expect that the manager of the sewing room was an acquaintance, someone who had been kind to her in the past.
When she first entered the Duke's Mansion, although she had not yet fully grown up, she could already see her outstanding appearance. She was attracted by a steward from the outer courtyard who wanted to take advantage of the time when she was assigned to be frivolous. It was this mother Cai who replaced her. She spoke.
Mother Cai glanced at Taoye's face, showing no sign of familiarity, and moved her eyes to Xiuyin aside.
"Are you Xiuyin?"
"yes!"
After walking a long way, Xiuyin's face became much paler.
"Since you're still injured, let's take care of it in your own room first!"
"Thank you, Mama Cai!"
Xiuyin responded respectfully.
Taoye also lowered her body to express her thanks.
When he looked up again, he had already walked away.
"Mother Cai looks serious, but she's not trying to make things difficult for others!"
After entering the house, Taoye said softly when he saw Xiuyin and the two little girls looking as quiet as ice.
"It's okay, I've survived the difficult days before!"
Xiu Yin didn't take it seriously, but she was just taken aback by the aura of Mama Cai.
"This medicine is for recuperating the body. Remember to take one pill every day. You can also recuperate your body and start working earlier, so as to avoid the jealousy of those people!"
"What other ointments are there? Don't skimp on them. Let them apply them on you every day!"
…
Taoye gave a lot of advice.
"Okay, I'm such a big man and I don't know how to take care of myself? Go back quickly. It's time for the Fifth Young Master to pass on breakfast, so don't delay your own business!"
Xiuyin interrupted Taoye.
Taoye saw that it was getting late outside, so he said goodbye to Xiuyin.
He hurried back to the outer courtyard and happened to bump into Rong Jiu coming down from the martial arts training ground.
Taoye hurriedly lowered his head and saluted.
Rong Jiu only glanced at Tao Ye's face and walked straight into the house.
"Fifth Young Master, please wipe your sweat first. The slaves inside have already laid out breakfast!"
In the corridor, Qingxing held a warm towel in her hand and bent over to hand it over.
Rong Jiu took it casually, wiped it twice, and gently placed it on Qing Xing's hand, showing a rare tenderness.
Qing Xing's pretty face was dyed red.
When the two of them were serving meals together, Qingxing was always ahead of the others. Several times, as soon as he stretched out his Taoye chopsticks, the food underneath was picked up from the other side.
Rong Jiu seemed unaware and just ate slowly.
