The Empress Dowager

Chapter 345

This little maid is named Xiaoju, she is only 13 years old this year, and she is a new maid who came in two days ago. Besides her, she has two younger brothers in her family. The money for firewood was later sold to Ningyuan by human traffickers.

When Xiaoju first entered the mansion, she was a little timid, but after getting along with her for a few days, she became a lot more courageous.

"Well, as long as you can remember, if you have nothing to do, go to the kitchen and tell them to clean up the kitchen. After a while, I will go to the kitchen to make some pastries that Miss likes to eat." Dongmei ordered, and came to Ningyuan I'm not used to anything, even the water I drink here has a strange salty smell, not to mention the food here, the young lady is definitely not used to it.

Fortunately, the branch of Wangjianglou will open in a few days, and the lady can try the food from her hometown.

"Okay, I'll go right away." Xiaoju responded, and hurriedly ran towards the kitchen.

Nangong Yue didn't wake up until the beginning of the unitary hour. Dongmei quickly took off the cloak on the hanger and put it on Nangong Yue: "Miss, just now the servants made some cakes, but the taste is still not as good as the ones we made in the capital. It has a strange salty smell."

"The water quality here is quite good. In some places, the water contains so much salt that it cannot be imported at all," Nangong Yue said.

"This, I don't know." Dongmei said while helping Nangong Yue get dressed.

At this moment, Xiaoju came in with a food box, and blessed Nangong Yue: "Miss, this is the pastry made by sister Dongmei, it is delicious, I have never eaten such a delicious pastry !"

Dongmei glanced at Xiaoju, this girl can say anything, but fortunately, the lady is kind to the servants, if she meets those powerful ladies, Xiaoju will definitely be punished.

"Put it on the table, and you can fetch some water to cleanse the lady's face." Dongmei ordered while helping Nangong Yue comb her hair.

"Yes." Xiaoju put the food box on the table and retreated.

"Miss, Xiaoju is like this, don't take it to heart." Dongmei said.

The corners of Nangong Yue's mouth curled up: "Xiaoju is a pretty good girl. She is very diligent in her work and falls in love with you. After a while, I will mention her to be a first-class maid to keep you company. How about it?"

Dongmei was overjoyed when she heard this, "Thank you, Miss."

After talking, Dongmei found out that Xiaoju was only a village away from her, and they both had similar backgrounds, so she took special care of Xiaoju.

Xiaoju brought a basin of clear water and put it on the washstand, then stepped aside.

Nangong Yue went to the washstand and splashed a handful of water on her face, Xiaoju quickly took the towel and handed it to Nangong Yue, Nangong Yue took the towel and wiped her face, put the towel in the basin, walked to the table, At this time, Dongmei had already arranged the cakes in the food box and put them on the table. Nangong Yue picked up the plum blossom crisps and took a bite. It was sweet and salty, and the taste was really strange.

"Xiaoju, you can eat all these pastries!" Nangong Yue called to stop Xiaoju who was about to go out with a washbasin.

Xiaoju paused, put the washbasin in her hands, took the pastry from Dongmei, blessed Nangong Yue, and said with joy, "Thank you, miss."

Nangong Yue gave a "hmm", waved her hand to Xiaoju, and signaled Xiaoju to go down, Xiaoju understood, put the pastry away, and happily went out with the washbasin in her hand.

Nangong Yue looked at Xiaoju's back going away, her dark eyes were as deep as a deep pool, what was she thinking?
(End of this chapter)