Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 493 - 497: Conducting Affairs (2)

Tianyi’s eyes brightened, then he lowered his head again and replied respectfully, "I follow Fourth Master’s arrangements, how could I have any opinions!"

Not telling the truth, Xiqiu shook her head and said, "I heard that last year the Marquis’ servant left the mansion, and the Marquis recommended him to the Five Cities Military Department. Besides that, I haven’t heard of any better place..." After speaking, seeing Tianyi lower his gaze, she added, "You know about Nurse Zhang wanting to settle in the Capital, right?"

Tianyi nodded, "Maid Chunyan mentioned it, she’s been looking for a shop in the city for a long time, wanting to open a medical clinic."

"Exactly," Xiqiu smiled again, "But it’s hard to find a shop front. Yesterday, I discussed it with her in the mansion. Among my dowry, there’s a shop on West Street which she saw and found suitable, so we decided to set up the clinic there. However, opening a clinic involves many formalities, and for us women, many things are inconvenient to handle. So I wanted to ask if you’re willing to help at the shop. You don’t have to answer right away, take your time to think about it, and let me know once you have decided. Whether or not you come, it does not conflict with the arrangements on Fourth Master’s side, it’s entirely your own choice."

Tianyi suddenly looked up at Xiqiu, seeing her sitting there with a smile, watching him with a serious and solemn expression...

The future is a lifelong matter for him, but to Lady, he is just a servant by Fourth Master’s side. As long as Fourth Master agrees, Lady doesn’t have to ask his opinion, she could place him anywhere as she wishes, but she still came to ask his opinion, with such seriousness and solemnity, as if his future were also of the utmost importance to her.

Receiving this respect made him feel embarrassed for his previous caution and suspicion.

"I will think about it and give you an answer in a couple of days," Tianyi replied with a serious expression. Helping at the shop, at most becoming a steward or shopkeeper, was something he needed to consider carefully.

Xiqiu nodded in approval, smiled, and said, "No rush, think it over carefully, once you’ve decided, there’s no turning back!" Her tone was light-hearted as she picked up her tea.

"Yes!" Tianyi replied with a relaxed smile, then stood up, "I shall take my leave now."

"Go ahead," Xiqiu nodded with a smile, then suddenly called to him again, "There’s one more thing I want to ask you."

Tianyi paused and turned back, responding, "What is it, my lady?" Xiqiu smiled and said, "On this trip to Tongzhou, lasting over ten days, what do you think of Chunyan?"

The question was quite direct.

Tianyi was stunned for a moment, then seemed to understand Xiqiu’s intention. His eyes brightened, and he blushed, speaking hesitantly, "Lady, Chun... Maid Chunyan is... very... very good."

This attitude didn’t require more questioning. Xiqiu smiled and nodded, speaking casually, "Just asking. Chunyan is not young anymore; I’m thinking of letting her out with Nurse Zhang this time. Although being outside is not as comfortable as in the mansion, she can meet more people and might feel more at ease!" 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Tianyi, in a daze, nodded. Just as he turned, he bumped into Chunyan coming in from outside. He blushed and forgot to greet her, quickly running out, tripping over the steps as his legs weakened but hurriedly left.

Chunyan looked puzzled at Tianyi’s back and asked, "Lady, what’s wrong with Tianyi?"

Xiqiu, stifling laughter, replied, "Perhaps he has something urgent to attend to!"

"Oh," Chunyan replied, looking half-understanding, then handed the bowl she was holding, smiling, "Please try this, Lady. It’s angelica chicken soup with barley, lotus seeds, and red dates glutinous rice porridge. I learned it from Nurse Zhang, who said it’s a highly nourishing medicinal meal."

Xiqiu paused, raising her eyebrows, "Went out once and learned something new!" With that, she took the bowl and sipped a spoonful.

Chunyan watched her intently with anticipation, nervously asking, "Is it good? Nanny Cen just tried it and said it was good; I hope it suits your taste. If not, I can make it again."

Xiqiu took another spoonful, lit up her eyes after tasting, and nodded in praise, "The taste is indeed good. I didn’t expect our Chunyan’s cooking skills to be so remarkable."

Chunyan breathed a sigh of relief and said with a radiant smile, "Then tomorrow I will make something different for you, Lady. I can make several kinds now, and Nurse Zhang even gave me several books. I read them whenever I have time, and I’ll keep making them for you to try." She paused, then continued, "I also made some for Fourth Master, and will serve it to him when he returns tonight."

Xiqiu smiled and said, "I wonder whose family such a clever, sensible, and virtuous Chunyan will marry into in the future." She paused and sighed, "Thinking this way, it really makes me feel somewhat unwilling to let you go."

"Lady!" Chunyan replied with a blush, "I don’t want to go to someone else’s family, I’m determined not to marry. I still want to help you raise the little young master and lady, and watch them get married... always stay by your side!"

Xiqiu took her hand, smiling, "You’re speaking silly words. Although I’d be reluctant to part with you, women must marry and have children when the time comes. Even if you leave the mansion, you can still come back to visit often, always be by my side. I can’t let your affairs be delayed just for me, even if you’re willing, I can’t agree!"

"Lady!" Chunyan wanted to say more, but Xiqiu waved her hand with a smile, "No more of this, call Biwu over, I’m sure she’ll like this medicinal meal too, let her try it."

Seeing Xiqiu changed the subject, Chunyan thought it was still early to talk about leaving the mansion, so she put her mind at ease and replied with a smile, "There’s no need to worry about her, I’ve saved it for her."

Xiqiu smiled and nodded, then lowered her head to drink the porridge.

Speak of the devil, here comes Biwu, her keen nose sniffing around, and Chunyan pinched her mouth, saying, "What are you sniffing? You must be a dog or something."

Biwu cried out for mercy, "Good sister, good sister," wiggling free from Chunyan’s grasp after a while, rubbing her face and grinning, "It smells too good, I didn’t say I wanted to take any from Lady. Can’t I just have a sniff?"

"Eat, eat, eat, look at you, only been in the Marquis Mansion for a few months, and you’ve gained a circle, soon you won’t fit through the door!"

Biwu turned to look at the door, then at her body, frowning seriously, "Impossible, even if I eat for another ten years, I won’t gain that much."

Xiqiu burst into laughter.

"Alright, alright," Chunyan chuckled, "Stop teasing Lady, I saved your portion for you." Biwu’s eyes lit up, rushing over to hug Chunyan and grinning, "I knew sister is the best to me," she then bowed to Xiqiu, "Lady didn’t give any orders, so this servant will go do some work."

"Go on," Xiqiu replied with a smile, and Biwu dashed out. Chunyan covered her mouth, laughing, "She’s not going to do any work, clearly headed to the kitchen. Nanny Cen and Ziyang spoil her, always secretly saving her some of the good things, making her taste even pickier!"