Enter Chang Xiangsi and help Jingzhai fight

I woke up with a splitting headache, and it was already noon. The sun shone in through the window sill, spreading over his body, creating a faint golden glow. He must have been too hot from drinking, and he was wearing only a moon-white undershirt, leaning over the table, his face rosy, his breathing deep, and he looked like a good sleeper.

I thought to myself, and quietly came to his side, and bent down. I have been here for so long, but I have never looked at him so closely. I must take a good look at him this time! When I go back someday, I can brag about it - but will anyone believe it? Forget it, I'd better drink tonight and enjoy the person in front of me.

Just as I was counting his long eyelashes, the door of the study suddenly opened.

"Jing, why didn't you come to eat--" an old voice came from behind.

I was so scared that I turned around and saw the old lady wearing brocade and gold, looking at us with an unexpected look. Behind her were a group of maids and servants, each with a different expression. Among the crowd was the second lady Rui, who winked at Lan Mei, who immediately stood up and said, "What time is it?! The young master can't get up, and you are also lazy, right?! In broad daylight, how can you behave!"

Jing was woken up, and looked forward as if he was not quite awake. Maybe it was because the sunlight was too strong when he just opened his eyes, so he squinted and his eyes were a little red.

I quickly knelt down in front of the old lady and said, "I know I was wrong! The second young master counted the goods and checked the accounts yesterday. He said that there was a lot of money coming in this time. I was so happy that I drank a lot of wine. That's why I got up late. I hope the old lady--"

Lan Meiyao crossed her arms and glared, "The Second Young Master can drink if he wants, so why should you be so nosy! But you are taking advantage of the master to bully others, you really deserve to be beaten!"

The old lady's face darkened, and she walked a few steps and sat down without saying a word. Seeing this, Jing also knelt down and apologized to the old lady: "My grandson was greedy for wine and got carried away for a while. I hope grandma will atone for my sins."

The old lady saw him kneeling down, and hurriedly stood up to help him up: "What are you doing? Get up quickly! You didn't miss anything today. I just saw that you didn't come for breakfast. Rui Er's wife said that you hadn't gotten up yet, so I thought it was strange and came to see you. You have been working day and night recently, and have made great contributions to the Tushan family. What's the big deal about having a little wine!"

Jing stood up and straightened his clothes. A maid in the courtyard put a cloak of green feathers and gold silk on him. The old lady pulled him to sit beside her and asked him if he was thirsty. She asked the kitchen to make something to eat later and if he had anything else to do today. I knelt anxiously, my knees and head hurt. Finally, the old lady turned around, glanced at me and asked, "Have you been dreaming recently?"

I remembered what Jing had told me, so I knelt down and replied, "I haven't had the chance recently, and I haven't had the dream again."

The old lady said "Oh" in disappointment and told me to get up. At this moment, Rui Er Madam tilted her big mouth, and her smile was not funny. She leaned close to the old lady's ear and whispered something. The old lady said "Oh?" and turned her eyes to me and kept looking at me. I didn't know what bad things Rui Er Madam said again, so I could only watch my nose and my heart, like a quail.

Madam Rui Er opened her mouth and said, "Old Madam, look at this girl. She has been acting strange and flustered since she got hurt in the head. Can you trust her to serve the Second Young Master? We are kind and considerate of her not to kick her out. If we continue to entrust her with important tasks, I am afraid she will not be able to handle it because of her poor luck and bad luck!"

You are the one who is unlucky and has a bad fate! Your whole family is unlucky and has a bad fate! I was madly complaining in my heart, but I dared not say anything.

"Hey! Look, you're still glaring at me! You're smart now, but you usually act dumb when you're working!" Madam Rui Er glared at me.

"Grandma, Lanxiang has been helping me a lot lately. The mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival were her idea. Sometimes she was out doing things, so she didn't have to do the chores in the mansion."

"Okay, you don't have to plead for her. I've heard about what she did. In my opinion, your mansion is short of people. Jingye is not the only smart one. Pick the capable maid from Rui'er's family and send two more to Jing's mansion." The old lady took the hot tea handed to her by the maid, blew away the hot steam, and took a sip slowly.

I thought to myself, it would be great if two unlucky guys came to work for me. As long as I don't get beaten today, I'll give ten, not to mention two. Jing probably thought that it would be fine if he didn't drive me away, and it would be bad to offend grandma, so he didn't say anything else.

The old lady took Jing by the hand and asked which businesses participated in the Mid-Autumn Festival, which clans' distinguished guests came, and which family they would return gifts to. After asking, she led a group of servants and left in a mighty manner.

Jing looked at me apologetically and said, "Don't be afraid. I won't let you be beaten by them again."

I raised my hand and said, "Thank you, young master! I have to stay out of the spotlight for a while. I'll stay in my little room and write books. Don't ask me to do any ordinary work~"

Jing laughed and nodded at me from a distance: "Yes, yes, I hope your book is shorter and don't write it endlessly."

I chuckled and was about to retort when a woman's voice rang out from the door: "Your servant Sen Ying greets the Second Young Master."

I looked up and saw a petite woman in her twenties, wearing a light pink dress and a few osmanthus flowers on her head, standing outside the door. Behind her was the annoying Lan Mei, who also bowed: "I am Lan Mei, the servant, and I greet the Second Young Master. Madam Rui Er transferred Sen Ying from Aunt Zhao and ordered us to serve the Young Master together."

Jing looked up at them and said calmly, "I see. Go to the west wing to find Jingye. She will tell you what to do."

The two girls replied softly, "Yes," and walked away.

I had a headache, and I was frightened after getting up. Now that I was relaxed, I felt particularly tired. Jing probably saw it, so he didn't let me help him wash and eat, and asked me to go back to my room to write a storybook.

I went into the house and quickly asked Xiaowei to find Xiaohui. I couldn't write this book without him. Xiaowei went to find him, and I relaxed, ate some snacks, and took a nap. When I woke up, Xiaohui had already prepared his pen and ink and was practicing calligraphy. Xiaowei was watching obediently.

I joked, "Xiao Wei, since you are so interested, why don't you learn calligraphy from Xiao Hui?"

Xiaowei clapped her hands and said, "Girl, come and learn with me!"

I thought that I had learned it with great effort, but I would not be able to use it when I returned, so I made excuses, saying that my brain was not good enough to remember it. I quickly dictated the Southern Journey to divert their attention. Xiao Hui was smart, and he could occasionally fill in some context while I was talking and writing. However, after all, he was a child, and he would forget to write down when he was absorbed in the important parts.

He seemed to be worried and asked in a muffled voice: "Girl, where in the world can I find a good master?"

I touched his head: "The master leads you to the door, but the practice is up to you. It's mainly your own efforts, and whether the master is powerful or not is secondary. He pouted: "I have poor talent and a weak spirit. I'm afraid I can't cultivate to the level of a great sage. We rats are never liked by others."

Seeing him looking dejected, I couldn't help but bring up another topic: "Not everyone wants to be a hero. In... in my dream world, there is a group of mice. They help people test drugs, and people even erect statues for them to thank them for their efforts and sacrifices. It's not that I'm asking you to sacrifice yourself. I mean, even if you can't be a hero, being the best version of yourself is also contributing to this world."

Xiao Hui looked up at me and said, "Really? There are statues of mice?"

I nodded: "Yes, so if you practice well, you will have your own opportunities and achievements."

Little Gray smiled shyly: "Okay!"