"Thank you, Madam, for giving me this name. I swear to be loyal to you." Shizhu immediately bowed.
"There's no need to swear that. Just do your best.
"In the future, you'll work by my side.
"As for Kuihua, you'll be in charge of all the courtyard affairs. Also, go and ask Mother Qiu for an elderly woman to help you with some menial work.
"Alright, you two can go on with your work."
"Yes." The two girls responded, then turned around and walked out.
After they left, Zhou Ying poured two cups of tea. After drinking it, she went inside to practice her calligraphy.
On the other side, after Yang Wanning and Chun Xi returned to the residence, they did not return to their small courtyard directly. Instead, they walked to the pavilion beside the lotus pond in the backyard.
After confirming that no one was around, Yang Wanning asked, "Chun Xi, who else touches the pot of tea leaves that you usually deal with?"