Mrs. Qian smiled and said: "The Prime Minister's Mansion."
"Prime Minister's Mansion?" Shen Yingying and Shen Lingling stopped eating their potatoes and stood up together, showing extremely yearning expressions.
"Isn't it the Chancellor's Mansion? This is a rare opportunity." Madam Liu said with a smile, "If you want to go, give each of you a tael of silver and I will take you to the mansion to show Madam.
After he finished speaking, he added, "The madam only takes your money if she likes me. If she doesn't like you, come back."
Shen Zuorong's eyes sparkled and he immediately agreed.
Originally, she didn't want her daughter to work as a slave, but Shen Yingying insisted on going.
So the three of them freshened up and followed Granny Qian to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
After exiting Taihua Street, we walked on a long dirt road before arriving at the bluestone avenue. After that, we made twists and turns on the bustling streets, and only half an hour later we arrived at the magnificent Prime Minister's Mansion.
The Chancellor's Mansion is located on Defu Street in the east of the capital. The people living in this area are either rich or noble. There is a bluestone avenue that can accommodate three carriages. There are deep mansions and courtyards along the road, which makes people yearn to see it.
But what can we do? The deed of sale has been signed, so we can only take one step at a time and wait for the opportunity.
For the others who didn't take a fancy, the housekeeper asked them to stand aside, and then used a thin stick to lift the chins of the girls in the second row.
Arriving at a backyard of the mansion, dozens of girls aged fourteen or fifteen were already waiting here, lined up neatly, with their heads raised in an orderly manner.
She was painting at her desk, and the winter plum blossoms were about to bloom, which showed her superb painting skills.
"Come in." The butler's tone was cold and he led them into the house.
Mrs. Qian took the three of them to the corner gate and told the concierge. Soon a man who looked like a housekeeper came out.
Of course, the money will naturally go to Shen Zuorong, and Shen Lingling doesn't care so much. She is a person with big ambitions, how can she care about such a small amount of money?
There were more than fifty girls, but only ten were selected. Mrs. Zhou kept two for herself, and the rest were distributed to various courtyards in the mansion.
Shen Lingling was filled with disappointment. She had no idea how cold her hands were when doing laundry in the winter. She had never done such rough work even in the countryside.
"Speak less and do more. Otherwise, if you offend the eldest lady, you will be betrayed at best, or beaten to death at worst."
Shen Yingying looked around secretly and found that the building here was as gorgeous as the palace. She was immediately excited. If she could come in here, there might be countless opportunities. If she was lucky enough to be spotted by some young master, could she fly up a branch and become a phoenix?
After all, even that stupid girl Shen Yuyu could have the luck to become the Princess of the Night, why couldn't she?
Shen Lingling's thoughts were also racing and her eyes were rolling. Her beauty was one of the best in the capital.
When Shen Yingying saw Shen Lingling being picked away, she was so jealous that her clothes almost got torn, but there was nothing she could do.
"Yes, mama." Shen Lingling responded hurriedly.
Zhou Lenghui is wearing a fox fur vest, exquisite embroidery and colorful colors, which is extremely gorgeous.
Shen Xiaoli was not taken seriously either. Mrs. Qian and the housekeeper signed Shen Lingling's sale contract, and after receiving the money, they led them out of the house.
Shen Lingling was almost fifteen. She was older than Shen Yingying and her mind was more active. She lowered her eyes and restrained all her emotions. There was no other emotion on her face except respect. Mrs. Zhou was very satisfied at first glance and picked her out.
Zhou Lenghui curled her lips proudly.
"A country girl who has never even been to school. I can't wait to see her make a fool of herself." Zhou Lenghui put down her pen with a look of anticipation on her face.
Zhou Lenghui said casually: "Transfer Xiaoqiu Xiaoyan, who is doing laundry in the backyard, to the front yard, and let the new guy do laundry in the backyard."
After standing for a long time, an old nanny came over with Mrs. Zhou on her arm, surrounded by more than a dozen maids and women.
Shen Yingying, Shen Lingling and Shen Xiaoli stood in the last row, waiting nervously and excitedly.
"Yes, miss." Mother Jiang took the order and went out, and then took Shen Lingling and the two to the backyard.
"There are countless people in the entire capital who want to see Princess Ye make a fool of herself." Xiao Duo smiled and catered.
She was on the streets many times and was molested by some young men. If she could enter the prime minister's house, she would find a way out so that she could avenge her sister who died unjustly.
Soon it was their turn, and the housekeeper asked them to raise their heads. Shen Yingying looked expectant and excited. Mrs. Zhou glanced at her, twitching the corners of her mouth, and looked away, falling on Shen Lingling.
"Miss is not only good at painting, but her piano skills are also top-notch. By the way, miss, the Yewang Mansion has just sent an invitation, asking you and your wife to attend a banquet at Yewang Mansion tonight.'
"Oh? A banquet is held so soon? Mother's prediction was really accurate."
Mrs. Zhou was wearing a gorgeous crimson woven gold skirt and a precious cloak, and she stood in front of them with a hand stove and a noble look.
The maid Xiaoduo was waiting on the side and couldn't help but admire: "Miss, your painting is so beautiful, it's just like the real thing. I feel like I can smell the fragrance of the plum blossoms."
The snow drifted for an hour and then stopped. The ground was covered with a layer of white, making it slippery when you step on it.
Only Shen Xiaoli is younger and stays calm and doesn't have so many small plans.
The old nanny walked in front and warned in a cold voice, "Purple Ling Pavilion is the residence of the eldest lady in the mansion. You two will serve the eldest lady from now on."
"Pfft~~" Zhou Lenghui chuckled softly.
Mrs. Zhou took a closer look and picked out two girls.
Shen Lingling and another girl were led by an old woman to Ziling Pavilion.
Ziling Pavilion, in the gorgeous and elegant main house, the charcoal fire in the fire cage is burning brightly, the room is filled with fragrance, and it is as warm as spring.
"Isn't that right? Miss, just wait and see the good show."
"Everyone raise your heads and give Madam a good look." The butler took a thin stick and lifted the chins of the girls in the row in front.
"Of course, if you do things flexibly to please your master, the rewards alone are worth a lot of money. After all, how well we do as servants depends on ourselves, right?"
"Thank you, grandma, for your teaching." Shen Lingling responded hurriedly and seriously, which made her look at her twice.
"It's ready, wait here." The housekeeper told Shen Yingying and the others coldly, and then left.
In the south of the capital city, there is a royal farewell to Wan.
Just as he was talking, Aunt Jiang came in and reported: "Miss, Madam has given two new maids to the courtyard, how to arrange them?"
Xia Luoluo was dressed in a snow-white and gorgeous fox fur cloak with a red silk belt at the collar, looking like a gorgeous and unparalleled fox.
She was standing in the courtyard admiring the snow when Shen Weiwei came over and said cautiously from behind: "Sister Huang, um~~ I sent a visit note to Prince Ye's Mansion, but there was no news."
Charlotte said scornfully: "Don't you claim to have grown up with her? Why don't people want to talk to you? What a failure." She had to go to the banquet at the Night Palace. How could she be left out to see that country girl making a fool of herself?
But she has not yet married the prince, and she is still the princess of Qi Kingdom. It is obviously against the rules to attend such a banquet in such a status, so she asked Shen Weiwei to deliver a letter of invitation to the Night King's Mansion, but unfortunately they ignored her at all.
Xia Luoluo was a little disappointed when Prince Wei Yuande came in.