Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 1097 - 1095: Purple Jade Advises the Younger Generation

Zhou Xiuer ran crying all the way from Madam Zhou’s room back to her own, and quite a few people witnessed it. Her guest room was arranged in the West Chamber, while Jadeite stood at the East Wing entrance, seeing it all clearly.

"Tsk tsk, Sister Zi Yu, you saw it too, didn’t you? Maybe she’s just acting out," Hongyu, standing beside Jadeite, sneered, "You and the young lady were not home, so you don’t know. There have been even more outrageous antics than this. Madam promoted her, and now she’s overstepping her bounds, really treating herself like the young lady’s female cousin."

Jadeite turned back into the room with a cold smile, "With the young lady not around, it seems like every monster and demon dares to run wild in this house!"

Hongyu paused, unsure who she was talking about or perhaps referring to, but regardless of who it was, those words seemed to apply, and she burst into laughter, "Sister Zi Yu, you have a way with words. Exactly, monsters and demons indeed."

Jadeite sat back down at the table inside the room and looked at her, "It’s been hard on you while we were not home, guarding the young lady’s room. This is indeed an accomplishment. When we reach Changan City, I’ll certainly report it to the young lady and ensure your efforts are recognized."

Returning to Wufu’s room, Jadeite also carefully observed that none of Wufu’s belongings were missing or misplaced. This must be because Hongyu diligently guarded it, and to stand guard like that, preventing those with ulterior motives from sneaking in to snoop around, requires courage and bravery, especially since she is just a maid.

Hongyu blushed at the praise, her eyes filled with excitement, yet she pretended to remain calm, saying, "I’m not as capable as you and Sister Yuyi, who can each do the work of ten people. I can only watch over the young lady’s room. If I can’t even handle this, then I wouldn’t be worthy to serve by the young lady’s side!"

"You’re still young, don’t underestimate yourself. You should observe more, think more, and learn more skills. The young lady will rely on you in the future!" Jadeite said with a smile.

"Really?" Hongyu’s eyes lit up. In truth, she felt a bit apprehensive and anxious, since she initially followed Wufu. But when Jadeite and Yuyi arrived, seeing how capable they were, seeming able to handle anything, she felt like a useless burden, fearing one day the young lady might not want her anymore.

"Silly girl, would I deceive you?" Hongyu was young, unable to hide her thoughts on her face, while Jadeite, who had received formal training, immediately discerned what she was thinking. She gently patted her two buns of hair, saying, "You’re only eleven or twelve this year, three or four years younger than the young lady. As for Yuyi and me, we’re both older than the young lady. I’m seventeen, and Yuyi, being a few months younger than me, is also approaching seventeen."

"The maids serving the young lady, unless they settle on a life of not marrying and choose to do their hair up, will be married off when the time comes. Even if we wait until the young lady herself is married, we, at twenty-one or twenty-two, won’t be able to stay. Older maids get married, and those with good fortune get their deed of sale returned, renouncing servitude to become commoners, or marry into the household and return to serve as stewards, becoming steward aunts or steward matrons. Yet, the people around the young lady cannot be in short supply; always there must be someone promoted or newly trained to serve her!"

Listening to this, Hongyu suddenly comprehended that Jadeite’s words indicated that her age was sufficient to be considered a backup choice.

Indeed, Jadeite continued, "You’re younger than us, and when we’re married, you’ll be in your prime, with plenty of time to follow the young lady. So, don’t be anxious; learning skills is what’s crucial. You can’t let newcomers catch up to you, right?" 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Hongyu quickly stood and bowed, "Thank you for your guidance, Sister."

Jadeite smiled, and Qiu Xiang’s voice sounded at the door.