Bab 60: 60. Hidden wealth?
But what anyone thought was not Shu Ya's concern. The books she got from her 'mother' were interesting to her. None of the common plants could be found in the previous world so she was even more interested. While she curiously stared at the book of herbs and plants Xin came back. ''Miss, the three of them are set in the room. Hong brought them big bowls of porridge and they ate it well. I bought a coal heater into the room and they asked me if there is anything they can do?''
Shu Ya put down the book and thought about it. ''Tell Luli her duty is to wait until Lumei gets better. She needs to help her sister get better and then two of them will start working as secondary servants. All work will be assigned by Louli.'' Her words were on point and clear.
When Mingli came back he had a headache and rubbed his temples. Shu Ya saw that from far and sighed. ''After this go rest. Tell Bolin to rest as well. I know he is worried but now we are safe. Close the main door, lock it and until I don't say different, no one is to enter. Let Xin and Yanlin know.''
Mingli nodded but then pointed at the direction of their storage. ''Miss, I have something to show you. Something Hualing found.''
Shu Ya stood up and was about to leave when she saw Louli standing up. ''Go to bed as well. After you rest you can come to be again. If I see you walking in my room without me calling you in again, I will send you to be a garden servant. If you have bugs in your behind and can't sit still.''
That was not an empty threat and Louli knew that as she saw her face. "Yes, miss."
They watched her walking as fast as she could towards the back room that was for the main servants of the owner.
Shu Ya sighed when she saw her entering room. "She probably didn't sleep the whole night. Her wound could open any moment, but she still stubbornly is trying to serve me. I understand her heart but can she please stop acting like my caretaker and big sister and start acting as a servant. One day her actions might harm both of us. Then it will be too late."
Mingli nodded. "I will explain to her. Miss worries that someone might use her like Rouxi was used?"
Shu Ya shook her head. "Rouxi and Loyli are different. I trust Louli, but I fear she would try to put herself in danger again for my sake. I can't let that happen again."
Mingli now had even more reverence towards Shu Ya. Since start this child always tried to make their work easier. But things always happen. People betray her, don't listen to her, get her in front of her eyes. No wonder she fainted. But poisons...are they gone?
"Now, tell me, what is it what you wanted to show me?" Shu Ya stopped talking about Louli.
Mingli almost hit his head and walked ahead to open doors. When she came in he closed the door and pointed at huge amounts of food in front of them. "This is food miss bought in Lannling, right?"
Shu Ya nodded. But he turned around and showed her another door. When he opened Shu Ya gasped.
"How didn't we see this in the first place?" She pointed at rice bags.
He shook his head. "Servants cleaned this space and probably did not think much about it and I or Bolin didn't enter so we didn't see it."
Shu Ya pointed at one of the bags. "Bring it out. Let's see what is inside."
He took a big bag to the kitchen and Hauling helped him open it. As she had no idea about quality she took a handful and asked them.
Hauling shook her head. "I'll call boys."
Hong was at that moment nearby washing big pot and rushed as he heard his mother calling him. When he saw rice on Shu Ya's hand he blinked at her not understanding.
Mingli sighed. "Do you understand maybe what grade this rice is?
Hong came closer took one of the rice seeds into his hand, looked at them closer and nodded. " This is medium rice produced here on the north. It is slightly smaller than medium rice in the south but it tastes a bit nuttier. It seems from this year." He put the rice back on the table and stepped back.
Shu Ya smiled as she realized something. "It seems you and your brothers know food. What about this, from tomorrow on, you all will be by my side while I teach your mother cooking. You can learn more probably. Please teach your mother how to cook rice, it's basic. With time, I think I will have work for all of you."
Hong nodded and bowed. "I will do as miss orders."
Shu Ya looked at him a bit longer and then smiled lightly. "As long you listen to me, you won't be hungry, thirsty or poor for the rest of your life."
Hong rose his eyes towards hers and could see she really meant what she said and smiled a bit. ''Yes, miss.''
His trust made Shu Ya smile back. ''Good. Tonight you boys help your mother with dinner. For others, you can make bit stronger food as they worked hard but for me and Louli light porridge s we both need light food.'' She is used to having light dinner.
Hong nodded but then asked. ''Is there anything you would like us to make for you miss?''
She stilled for a bit but then nodded. ''I don't know do you know how to make dumplings?''
Suddenly a huge smile appeared on the boy's face. ''That is easy, miss. Sweet or salty?''
''We'll let me taste a bit of both.'' Shu Ya's eyes shone as she finally could eat something she knew she couldn't cook well, but knew many recipes. Let's see what kind of they will make. If they do good, she will give them recipes for more variations.
She left that bag of rice in the kitchen and told them to use it for the next meals. She wanted to see the difference.
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