Chapter 270 Establishing Rules

Chapter 270 Establishing Rules

As Ah Wu had said, Nanny Xia, who had been free for a while, was thrilled when Wei Pozi entrusted her with an "important task."

"It's my fortune that the old lady trusts me so much," Nanny Xia said with a smile.

Wei Pozi also tactfully made a small request, testing the waters: "...Of course, we are a small household, and the rules don't need to be too strict. But there are some basics that they should learn. What do you think?"

Nanny Xia wholeheartedly agreed, "The old lady is absolutely right. Our Yujia family is just starting to prosper, and being too harsh wouldn't be appropriate. But without rules, there can be no proper order. The servants in the household should indeed be taught some basics."

Wei Pozi nodded repeatedly, appreciating the well-reasoned response. Nanny Xia repeatedly referred to "our Yujia family," which made Wei Pozi feel quite pleased.

"Then, I'll trouble you to help me manage the maids in the household," Wei Pozi said, looking at Nanny Xia with trust.

Nanny Xia bowed to Wei Pozi: "Old lady, you are too kind. Although I was brought here by the fourth madam, I am now a part of the Yujia family. Using the word 'trouble' is too polite... As for the maids in the household, the old lady can rest assured."

Wei Pozi was very satisfied and privately told Bai Xiaofeng that the nanny from a distinguished family was indeed thoughtful, making everything feel as refreshing as a spring breeze.

Nanny Xia gathered all the maids from the main courtyard and the four side courtyards.

Even Moliu and the two nannies who came with Ah Wu's dowry were not spared. Nanny Xia treated them all equally, first reprimanding them, saying that the masters of the Yujia family were all easygoing and kind, never making things difficult for them. But as servants, they should know what to say and what not to say, what to do and what not to do.

After the reprimand, Nanny Xia called Shuanglian out separately.

Shuanglian's face turned slightly red.

Nanny Xia, noticing Shuanglian's expression and considering it was her first time, dismissed the other maids to save her some face.

Shuanglian trembled slightly: "Nanny Xia, what, what do you need from me?"

Nanny Xia said calmly, "Follow me."

Shuanglian was puzzled, but the atmosphere created by Nanny Xia made her uneasy. She followed Nanny Xia into the main room of the central courtyard.

In the main room, not only was Wei Pozi present, but also Li Chunhua, Bai Xiaofeng, and Ah Wu, except for Su Rouer, who was still bedridden due to pregnancy.

Shuanglian was startled.

Her knees instinctively gave way.

Wei Pozi frowned slightly and said, "I've said before, there's no need to kneel in our household."

In Wei Pozi's view, following rules was important, just as they should abide by the law. But kneeling all the time gave her a headache.

Wei Pozi had a simple belief: she was just a country woman, not an official, and the maids were not her juniors. Why should they kneel to her?

Shuanglian stood there, trembling with fear.

Nanny Xia bowed to Wei Pozi and the other madams, then straightened up and glanced at Shuanglian.

Wei Pozi, Li Chunhua, and Bai Xiaofeng all looked eagerly at Nanny Xia, waiting for her to speak and teach Shuanglian.

Nanny Xia finally spoke, somewhat reluctantly: "Shuanglian, do you know why you were called here alone?"

Shuanglian's voice quivered, "I... I don't know."

"You don't know? Judging by your fearful expression, even if you say you don't know, you should have some idea, right?" Nanny Xia spoke with a kind expression, but her words made Shuanglian tremble again.

She lowered her head and remained silent. After a while, she spoke in a low, aggrieved voice: "...But Nanny Xia, I am a maid from the Third Room. If something happens to the fifth young master, shouldn't I say something?"

Nanny Xia arched an eyebrow and said, "Of course, it should be said. But who told you to blurt it out so carelessly?... Fortunately, Third Madam is fortunate and only had a slight fetal disturbance, which didn't cause much impact. If something really serious had happened, could you bear the responsibility?"

By the end, Nanny Xia's tone was nearly scathing.

Shuanglian was so scared that her legs gave out, and she dropped to her knees.

Wei Pozi frowned, wanting to say something, but Nanny Xia subtly shook her head at her.

Wei Pozi then held her tongue.

Nanny Xia said sternly, "Right now, Third Madam is in a special period, so you must be even more careful in your actions. This time, I'll let you off with a warning. If you make the same mistake again—"

Nanny Xia deliberately left the consequences of a next offense unspoken, leaving it to Shuanglian's imagination.

Shuanglian's face turned ashen with fear, and she raised a hand, repeatedly promising, "I won't dare to do it again. Nanny Xia, please believe me!"

After another round of scolding, Nanny Xia finally allowed the pale-faced Shuanglian to stand up and leave.

As Shuanglian left, her legs were trembling.

Not just Wei Pozi, but even Li Chunhua and Bai Xiaofeng looked at Nanny Xia with admiration.

Nanny Xia coughed lightly, "...Does this old servant's handling seem acceptable to the Old Madam and the ladies? Is there anything else to be instructed?"

The women shook their heads in unison, "No!"

Nanny Xia stifled a smile, bowed respectfully, and said with proper decorum, "Then this old servant will take her leave now."

After Nanny Xia left, Li Chunhua immediately expressed her admiration to Wei Pozi, "Mother, Nanny Xia usually looks so kind and approachable, but just now when she was teaching Shuanglian the rules, I didn't even dare to breathe loudly!"

Ah Wu chuckled, "Nanny Xia is indeed usually very approachable. It's just that this time, Third Sister-in-law had a fetal disturbance, and the situation was urgent, so she spoke more sternly."

Wei Pozi also said, "That's how it should be. Be approachable when it's appropriate, and be stern when necessary. To avoid any future mishaps."

As the women were chatting in the room, a maid came in to inform them that Zhao Meng's mother had brought Zhao Meng to visit Ju Geer.

The women exchanged glances.

Zhao Meng's father was the one who had injured Ju Geer's head.

However, Zhao Meng's mother was a pitiful woman, and Wei Pozi didn't intend to make things difficult for her, so she had Zhao Meng and his mother invited in.

Zhao Meng's mother still had bruises on her face and carried a basket of eggs, looking rather disheveled and uneasy.

As she stepped into the warm main room, she was immediately startled by the exquisite ornaments on the display shelf sent by Ah Wu, seemingly surprised by the current grandeur of the Yujia household, unsure of where to place her hands and feet.

Wei Pozi invited her to sit and had a maid bring a cup of hot water for the guest.

Zhao Meng's mother grew even more uncomfortable, placing the basket of eggs on a small side table and only daring to sit on the edge of the chair, her head bowed in shame, "...Aunt Wei, I... I came to see Ju Geer. These eggs are for the child to nourish his body..."