"Xiao Yang." Duan Yunfei called out to Xiao Yang, and immediately after, Xiao Yang walked towards Duan Yunfei's shelves and took out a key from an exquisite box.
Xiao Yang carefully took out the key, and carefully placed the box back into the distance.
The palace maid who had been serving in the Red Luan Palace for a long time recognized this bunch of keys. This was the key to all the rooms in the Red Luan Palace. The key itself wasn't that valuable, but the person holding the key thought that it held authority in the Red Luan Palace. Duan Yunfei gestured for Xiao Yang to take the key out, probably to pick one from the group of palace maid s, and manage the entire Red Luan Palace during Duan Yunfei's absence.
The palace maid s looked at each other, they had a rough idea in their hearts. They felt that Duan Yunfei would probably choose from Xiao Ya or Xiao Gui. Although Xiao Ya and Xiao Gui had not been in the Red Luan Palace for long, other than Xiao Yang, they were the ones who caught her attention the most.
"Princess, here you are." Xiao Yang handed the key over to Duan Yunfei, since it was not useful to him normally, so he kept it in the box the entire time. It was good that it was like this, otherwise, Xiao Yang's hands would probably be covered with a layer of dust.
Duan Yunfei changed from her smirking appearance to a serious attitude, "I have something to tell you, you guys listen carefully."
"Princess, please give your instructions." All the palace maids and eunuchs spoke in unison.
"I don't know how long I'll take to get there. Based on the current situation, I estimate that it'll take at least half a month or at most two to three months."
Before Duan Yunfei even finished speaking, another person among the palace maids expressed an expression that made his want to cry.
"While I am away, do whatever you have to do. Even if I am not here, you all are not allowed to be bullied by other palace maid. "
Other than the empress, Duan Yunfei and Duan Liusu were the only ones that Duan Yunfei was specifically referring to. Duan Yunfei was not so worried about the other palace maids and eunuchs as she was more worried about Xiao Ya and Xiao Gui Zi. For one, Xiao Ya and Xiao Gui were more prominent in the Red Luan Palace, and were often taken care of by Duan Yunfei. For another, Duan Liusu had previously used Xiao Ya and did not know that Xiao Ya had already pledged her allegiance to him. Who knows, maybe Duan Liusu would take the opportunity of Duan Yunfei not being in the Red Luan Palace to do the same thing again.
"Princess, rest assured, the servants (servants) will definitely not embarrass you, Princess."
Once again, they spoke in unison, making everyone feel touched when they heard Duan Yunfei's words. Even at this time, Duan Yunfei didn't forget to take care of them, as they normally wouldn't be able to help much even in the Red Luan Palace. Most of the time, they would chat idly, and only felt ashamed of Duan Yunfei's care and care for them.
Duan Yunfei was not worried that after the people from the Red Luan Palace were bullied, Duan Yunfei would feel embarrassed on the outside. She was only hoping that they would live a better life in the palace, even if it was in her absence.
Regarding the Red Luan Palace's care, Duan Yunfei hoped that she could take more care of him when she went to see Yuwen Di later on.
"This is the Red Luan Palace's key, I will give it to Xiao Ya, do you have any objections?"
"No, I will listen to the princess." Other than Xiao Ya, the other palace maids and eunuchs all expressed their agreement with Duan Yunfei's decision. After all, this was within their expectations, so they didn't feel that anything was amiss.
Xiao Ya, on the other hand, was completely confused. She did not understand why Duan Yunfei would suddenly give her the Red Luan Palace's key.
Duan Yunfei looked at Xiao Ya, her tone extremely serious, causing Xiao Ya to become a little nervous.
"Xiao Ya, handing over the key to the Red Luan Palace to you means that during the period of time that I'm not here, you will be in charge of the Red Luan Palace. Whether it is the large or small affairs within the Red Luan Palace, or the miscellaneous matters of the other palaces, you will be in charge of them."
"But, Princess …" I'm afraid that Xiao Ya will not be able to carry the burden. "
Xiao Ya was extremely terrified. During this period of time, Xiao Yang intentionally or unintentionally handed over the matters in her hands to her, and gave her some pointers on a few things she did not understand previously. He even talked about the residences of the imperial concubines and the personal maids beside them, as they chatted normally.
Xiao Ya originally thought that Xiao Yang did this because he didn't make any mistakes during the time Xiao Yang was leaving with Duan Yunfei. He even thought that maybe he didn't do well enough in the past, that's why Xiao Yang only pointed out to his and did not do the same to the other palace maids. Now that he thought about it, it was all because of Xiao Ya herself being too slow and hot, to think that she didn't even know the painstaking efforts of Duan Yunfei and Xiao Yang.
Even though Xiao Ya was inwardly overjoyed at the trust Duan Yunfei and Xiao Yang had in her, if she were to take charge of the entire Red Luan Palace, she still felt that her abilities were insufficient to fulfil Duan Yunfei's expectations.
After Xiao Yang's various guidance to Xiao Ya over the past few days, Xiao Ya's performance had become even more outstanding, and everyone could see through his. Duan Yunfei knew that Xiao Ya was just not confident enough. If he wanted her to accept this mission, he could only let her know that she could do it well.
Duan Yunfei asked the other palace maids and eunuchs, "What do you think? Do you think that Xiao Ya is unable to take on the heavy responsibility as well? "
"This servant thinks that Xiao Ya will definitely be able to do it."
"This servant thinks so too. I'm afraid there isn't a better candidate in Red Luan Palace than Xiao Ya."
The palace maids and eunuchs who spoke weren't saying something against their will to cater to Duan Yunfei, they truly believed so. Xiao Yang and Xiao Ya were currently together, but the others had basically not touched them. That was why it was extremely good for Xiao Ya to take over these matters.
"Did you hear that? Everyone thinks that you can, but don't belittle yourself either. I have always thought that others will take good care of me, so I am very confident that you can handle this matter. "
Xiao Ya felt embarrassed from Duan Yunfei's praise, and nodded.
"You don't have to worry, Xiao Gui will support you. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask Eunuch Li. Don't be afraid of trouble."
The Eunuch Li had always been extra patient and tolerant towards the people of the Red Luan Palace, but because of his position in the palace, everyone was afraid of him, so no one dared to disturb him.
Although he knew that the other palace maids and eunuchs would not complain in their hearts, Duan Yunfei still said those words out of fear that something bad might happen to them.
"I know that Xiao Ya and Xiao Gui are the last to arrive. As for you, many of you have followed me for a few years, so you can be considered my seniors in Red Luan Palace. If any of you are dissatisfied with my treatment, you can bring it up. "
"This slave (this servant) does not have any complaints."
"Since that's the case, in the following days, all of you should work together to watch over Red Luan Palace and wait for my return."