bookpub Chapter 13 Maid Training in Progress
Chapter 13 Maid Training in Progress
Richard's tent was very large; it was a modified version of a new military tent.
Two pine oil lamps hung on a stand, their orange glow illuminating the cashmere carpet on the floor.
There are seven or eight wooden crates stacked on the left.
Several were open.
Inside were some silver tableware, carved bronze mirrors, exquisite candlesticks, and other everyday items.
This made the simple tent appear somewhat elegant, like a noble mansion.
The right side is a separate room separated by a tanned cowhide curtain.
Through the rolled-up curtain.
A thick, white goose down quilt can be vaguely seen.
Richard took a bottle of wine from the engraved silver box; the bottle neck was sealed with a dark red wax seal.
Pry open the bottle stopper.
The liquor slid down the crystal glass, and its rich aroma filled the tent.
"Please state your names."
He took a small sip of his drink, his gaze sweeping over the girls standing with their hands at their sides in front of him.
The six girls looked at each other like startled fawns, and the girl in front mustered her courage and took half a step forward.
"Sir, my name is Lina."
With her taking the lead, the others also spoke one after another, their voices soft but clearly audible.
"My name is Martha."
Nicole.
"Betty."
"Susan."
"Celia".
After announcing their names, they all lowered their heads, their eyelashes concealing the tension and anticipation in their eyes.
Richard nodded.
The crystal glass swayed gently in my hand.
"From today onwards, you will be my personal maids. I will give you extra work points as compensation. Are you willing?"
Given the current rudimentary conditions, there's no need for so many maids; one or two would suffice.
But it's not necessary now.
That doesn't mean we won't need it in the future.
He will definitely build himself a castle in the future, and at that time, these "six" will just be a drop in the ocean.
These girls actually have very poor physical condition; they just lack nutrition and proper upbringing.
Take them in as soon as possible, raise them to be plump and healthy, and give them plenty of nutrition; their appearance might not be too bad.
Since it's for future preparations, and she's a personal maid, it's only natural to give her more work points to win people's hearts.
The allure of work points was immediately apparent.
The girls' tense shoulders relaxed slightly, and their faces all showed expressions of joy.
Even his eyes brightened a bit.
All the serfs knew about Wade's affair, but they didn't expect it to happen to them so soon.
...
Lina was the first to come to her senses.
She looked up and asked cautiously.
"Sir, we are all willing."
"only..."
"What should we do?"
She was afraid that she was clumsy and that if the master disliked her, she might have to go back to the fields to be exposed to the wind and sun.
Richard smiled slightly.
"Your work is not difficult."
"Every day I have to get up at dawn to boil water, prepare toiletries, and wash and dry my clothes promptly."
"Whenever the sun is out, I take my bedding out to air it in the sun to keep my home clean and tidy."
"In short, do whatever makes me comfortable, understand?"
talking.
He drank the rest of the red wine in his glass in one gulp.
With each movement of his Adam's apple, he exuded an air of aristocratic languor.
"Phew~"
"You're not good at serving people, but that's okay, practice makes perfect."
...
The gentle tone completely put the girls' minds at ease.
Although they were young, they had witnessed the tyranny and cruelty of other lords.
In contrast, the young and handsome lord before him was practically a refined scholar.
Lina noticed Richard's glass was empty and remembered what he had just said...
A sudden thought crossed my mind.
He took half a step forward and asked the question timidly.
"master..."
"Would you like me to pour you some wine?"
...
Richard chuckled and tapped the empty glass with his long, slender fingers, producing a crisp, tinkling sound.
"Don't ask, just do it. I'll tell you when I've had enough."
Lina was overjoyed, feeling that she had found the right direction, and quickly turned around and ran to the wooden box, wanting to take out the wine from it.
The lights were dim.
She didn't notice the tilted lid of the box, and the moment she picked up the bottle, the back of her hand slammed hard against the corner of the box.
"what!"
She gasped in surprise, and the wine bottle slipped from her hand, landing with a thud on the cashmere carpet.
Fortunately, the carpet was thick and soft, and the bottle did not break.
But the scarlet wine gushed out, staining the finely woven carpet.
Lina's face turned deathly pale instantly.
She collapsed to her knees with a thud, her body trembling uncontrollably, her voice thick with sobs.
"master..."
"I..."
"I didn't mean to, I'm so sorry, please forgive me!"
The other girls all lowered their heads, too frightened to even breathe, for fear of being implicated.
In their minds, damaging the lord's valuables would result in a severe beating at best, and hanging at worst.
...
Richard slowly walked up to Lina.
He bent down and helped her up.
He took out a clean white handkerchief with silver lace from his bosom and gently wiped the wine stains from her palms with incredibly tender movements.
"Don't be afraid."
"I know you didn't mean it, just be more careful next time."
He wiped her hands very carefully, not even missing the wine stains between her fingers, and then stuffed the handkerchief into her hand.
Looking down, he saw that her hand was only slightly red from the bump, and there was nothing seriously wrong, so he patted her head and smiled.
"I just thought you were the smartest, but it turns out you're a clumsy girl."
"Fine."
"From now on, you'll be the head maid. If there's anything you don't understand, ask Karl first, or come directly to me."
...
Lina was stunned.
Tears still clung to her eyelashes, yet her eyes instantly glowed red, and an excited blush spread across her face.
She never expected this.
The master not only did not punish her, but also gently comforted her and even appointed her as the head maid.
This sudden trust and preferential treatment left her choked up and almost speechless, finally managing to squeeze out a sentence after a long while.
"Thank you, sir!"
"I will definitely be more careful in the future and will not let you down!"
The other girls all looked up, their eyes filled with envy as they gazed at Lina.
Richard nodded.
He pointed to the cashmere carpet at the entrance to the inner room.
"You'll sleep in tents for the next few days. Once the houses are built, we'll arrange new accommodations for you."
These words were spoken.
The girls' cheeks instantly flushed red.
Even the roots of her ears turned bright red.
It's not uncommon for lords to sleep with their personal maids; in fact, it's almost inevitable. Otherwise, where would illegitimate children come from?
But they felt no fear; instead, a sense of anticipation arose within them.
The gentleman before them was handsome, gentle, and elegant. He was also quite young, about the same age as them.
If I could win his favor, it might lead to a completely different life.
Lina is the bravest.
She actually raised her head directly, meeting Richard's gaze without any hesitation, her eyes sparkling, and she even puffed out her chest.
This allure carries an immature naiveté.
Richard understood what she meant, but he just smiled calmly and gently stroked Lina's cheek.
The texture was too thin and rough, like a malnourished apple.
Let the rain and dew nourish the fruit for a while, and harvest it only after it is plump and full; this will make it taste even more delicious.
...
Get some rest.
After leaving those words, he turned around, lifted the curtain, and went into the inner room.
The girls looked at each other, their faces showing a shy smile.
They quietly left the tent, retrieved their cowhide bedding, and carefully lay down on the cashmere carpet.
The pine oil lamp cast a soft glow.
The tent was warm as summer, far from the cold wind and fear, a peace they had never experienced before.