Chapter 263: Little Maidservant
Yuan Pandi came and went in haste, while Mrs. Li stayed in the city under the care of Mrs. Zeng. Of course, Song Family and Mrs. Peng could lend a hand as well.
Although Yuan Yindi’s house was a mansion, there were no servants to take care of it inside the courtyard.
The Yuan Family’s wealth was considerably lacking.
Even buying a little maid only requires a few taels of silver, but the problem is that once she’s bought, she becomes another mouth to feed in the family, needing food and clothes.
The silver for buying this house was still owed by Yuan Yindi.
Mrs. Li was brought here by Yuan Pandi and placed in a single courtyard. Before her recovery, Mrs. Zeng temporarily stayed with her for convenience in care.
When Yuan Yindi returned from the court and learned of this matter, he immediately expressed that he would go buy two little maidservants.
"Isn’t that nonsense?"
Upon hearing Yuan Yindi say he wanted to buy two little maidservants, Old Yuan glared at his youngest son, "What kind of family are we? How can we afford maidservants?"
"Father, look at what you said, our family might not be great now, but as your son, I am at least an Imperial Advisor with a salary of six hundred stones. One or two maidservants are affordable."
"Besides, Jiaojiao is a village chief, she should have servants around her."
"I’ve been wanting to discuss this with you and mother."
Yuan Yindi’s idea of buying two little maidservants was not a sudden impulse but a long-standing thought, and this situation provided an opportunity to bring it up.
"Father, consider, when Jiaojiao grows up, she won’t just marry anyone casually, the other side’s status won’t be low. If she enters a prominent family, how can her life be good without one or two capable aides by her side?"
"..."
Old Yuan was silent.
He had no idea what life in a prominent family was like.
But his youngest son was now an official, maybe what he said made some sense.
"You should discuss this thing with your mother, as I don’t understand!"
Old Yuan finally chose to abstain.
"Father, my mother doesn’t understand either!"
Yuan Yindi laughed, "How about I ask Ruan Ruan, see if she has any good suggestions!"
"Alright then, you should discuss this with your wife!"
Old Yuan nodded, and spoke no more.
...
Yuan Bao returned from the Wei Family when dusk fell, and upon learning that Mrs. Li was injured, she politely went to visit her.
Regarding this Aunt, Yuan Bao’s impression was merely average.
Because she sensed that Mrs. Li also had quite a grudge against her.
The reason naturally stemmed from the fact that eldest cousin Yuan Shougui was left in Shiqu Village. After all, Yuan Bao played a significant role in the conflict with Sheng Xueyi.
Now, Yuan Shougui chose to join the military for Sheng Xueyi’s sake, which made Mrs. Li even more concerned.
When all is said and done, Yuan Bao holds undeniable responsibility.
Walking out of the small courtyard where Mrs. Li stayed, Yuan Bao slowly returned to her room, accompanied by her grandmother, Mrs. Zeng.
This meeting with Mrs. Li was truly not particularly friendly.
Although Mrs. Li didn’t explicitly say anything, it was clear to anyone that she resented Yuan Bao.
Mrs. Zeng held her granddaughter’s hand, seeing Yuan Bao’s silent demeanor, wanting to explain but unsure how to start.
After all, in others’ eyes, Yuan Bao was just a child under two years old.