Chapter 576: Clever Aunt Jin
"Okay, okay!" Grandmother Jia took Nanny Jin's hand and started chatting.
Nanny Jin talked to the old lady about some old times and some interesting stories about the Jiangnan people, which made the old lady laugh happily.
The others didn't notice, but Wang Xifeng first looked at Yuanyang, then looked at Nanny Jin who was chatting with the old lady, and couldn't help but feel a little admiration.
No wonder even after so many years of separation, the old lady still thinks of her from time to time. This Nanny Jin is indeed an extremely shrewd person.
What kind of status does Yuanyang have now? However, she always abides by her duties and never neglects anyone in her words and deeds, even to ordinary maids, and she does not act like an old nanny.
Moreover, back then, Nanny Lai was the only one who could sit and talk with the old lady. Today, Nanny Jin was obviously the same. But sitting and sitting were different.
At first, Nanny Lai had sat next to the old lady, but Nanny Jin, despite the old lady's repeated requests, still found a low stool for ordinary maids before sitting down. The concubines of the East Palace's main branch were the lowest in status, but with such a woman to guide them, how could they not be favored by that enemy in the future?
After talking for a long time, the old lady gave another banquet, and the meeting was finally declared over.
He gave a wink to Amber who was standing beside him, and soon Amber came over with a box.
The old lady took it and handed the box to Nanny Jin, saying with a smile, "You know, Yuanyang is a favorite with my grandson. Now she is not only his concubine, but also has the status of a royal concubine. And you two have served in the mansion your whole lives. Now it is time for you to enjoy your life."
"Here are your indentures! Take them back and go to the government office to have them released someday!"
"I've asked Feng to arrange a house for you on the back street. You can live there from now on. When you have nothing to do, you can come to chat with me, or go to the East Palace to let Yuanyang perform filial duties. It's all convenient."
In the hall, all the maids and servants cast envious glances.
Nanny Jin has such a daughter, and she has been released from prison now. She is definitely a role model among servants.
However, Nanny Jin did not take the box. Instead, she stood up and bowed solemnly before the old lady, then said, "I should not refuse the reward bestowed by the master. But today, old lady, please allow me to go beyond this limit for once."
"I have been with my master since childhood, and have enjoyed his kindness all my life! My son has grown up, and he has been given a job and married. My daughter is cared for by the old lady as if she were her own daughter, and she even has the blessing of serving the Marquis in the mansion. Now, I have been blessed by my master to be reunited with my daughter, and I have no other thoughts in my heart."
"My only wish is to be able to accompany the old lady. Even if I can't do much, I can still keep her company and have some fun."
"Master is my master, and will be my master for life. This indenture is the merit and honor of serving the master in the mansion, and also the bond between me and the old lady."
"I dare to ask the old lady to take back this contract!"
If no one else was around, Wang Xifeng would definitely give Madam Jin a thumbs-up! She was a truly clever person. The so-called indenture was a constraint for ordinary servants, but with Yuanyang's mother's status, what was this indenture worth? As long as the family could make Yuanyang happy and have grandchildren in the future, could the buffalo grass really make Yuanyang's nephew a slave?
Moreover, even if she didn't renounce her status, how many people in these two mansions would dare to really treat this Nanny Jin as a slave?
This is truly a smart person!
As expected, the old lady's face was also moved and happy. She didn't care about a slave, but she was extremely satisfied with Nanny Jin's attitude.
"Hurry up and help Nanny Jin up!"
"Yuanyang , get up quickly! You two really make me helpless. Since you want to accompany me, I will allow you."
"Thank you for your grace, old lady!" Nanny Jin said happily, and then the mother and daughter were helped up by Li Wan and others.
"Even so, you can still live in that house! Your son and daughter-in-law will be assigned light jobs in either the East or West Palace. You two old people can just enjoy your life. The monthly allowances of Feng girl, Jin Cai, and Jin Ma will be arranged in the same manner as the head stewards in the palace."
"I am so shameless as to accept the old lady's reward!" This time, Nanny Jin did not refuse, but responded respectfully.
The old lady laughed and said, "Yuanyang is favored by my grandson. I don't know how much gold and silver he has rewarded her with. Do you still care about this little monthly allowance?"
"Isn't the respect Yuanyang has in front of the Marquis all given by the old lady? Moreover, although Yuanyang is my daughter, she is also the master of the mansion. How dare I, a servant, accept this favor? And I am the old lady's servant. The reward given by the old lady is not what I deserve."
Nanny Jin’s words made the old lady laugh!
It wasn't until the afternoon that the old lady said, "You and your daughter haven't seen each other for many years. There's no need to stay here with me. Let Jin Cai and the others clean up the house. Since you're here, go to the East Palace and talk to Yuanyang. You can go back another day."
"Thank you, ma'am!"
Afterwards, the old lady asked Li Wan and Wang Xifeng to see them off, and then the people from the East Palace returned in a grand procession.
When they reached Conglutang, Youshi said with a smile, "Madam, since you are here today, please take a good rest first. I will host a banquet for you tomorrow!"
"How dare I accept the invitation of Madam and Grandmothers? I should be the one hosting, and invite you all to come and show me your kindness! Also, I brought some things with me from Jiangnan. They're not expensive, but they're new to the capital. I'll have them delivered to Madam and Grandmothers later."
After chatting for a while, everyone left without delaying the reunion of Yuanyang and her daughter.
"Mom, let's go back to the yard first!" Yuanyang said happily, holding his mother's arm.
"Good, good, good!" Looking at her increasingly wealthy daughter, Nanny Jin finally showed some genuine joy on her face. "Today, I will enjoy my daughter's dignity."
After passing Cong Lu Tang, they entered the courtyard. In the courtyard, two maids led the other handmaids and servants to come forward and pay their respects.
"Meet Mammy!"
Nanny Jin hurriedly returned the greeting. Looking at the dozen or so maids in the courtyard, she thought happily, "My daughter is now a real mistress."
After entering the room and the mother and daughter sat down, Yuanyang said, "Xin'er, go ask the kitchen to prepare a good banquet and send it over later."
"Mom, although it's not convenient for my brother and dad to come, it's okay for my sister-in-law to come over. Let's have someone pick her up and have her eat with us."
