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Wei Chen was stopped by the servant and stood at the door cursing. The commotion attracted Old Lady's attention, and upon investigation, it led back to me.
I cried out, "Your brother is a man with hands and feet, yet he always expects me, as his sister, to support the family."
"I can help for a while, but I can't do it forever."
"What will happen when our parents grow old and can no longer work? If Brother can't support them, how will they survive?"
"I just want to save some money to provide for their old age. Is that wrong?"
Although Old Lady was strict, she was also reasonable. She nodded and said, "You are indeed someone who knows how to plan."
"Your brother shouldn't act this way."
"However, you are also at fault."
"You are a maid from the Prime Minister's Residence. When your brother asks you for money, you should just give it to him. Why make such a fuss?"
I bit my lip and remained silent.
Old Lady said, "Alright, you can go now."
"In the future, when faced with such matters, just give what is needed and avoid making things uncomfortable for everyone."
I was unwilling but could only respond begrudgingly, "Yes."
Lu Zhenzhen was satisfied: "That's right! A family should support one another for harmony."
Old Lady smiled at Lu Zhenzhen: "You know that families need to help each other."
Lu Zhenzhen cuddled up to Old Lady's arm and acted cute: "Of course I know!"
Old Lady shook her head with a smile: "You, you."
Lu Zhenzhen continued, "By the way, Wei Yang, I heard you often sell embroidery pieces."
"In our household, maids can sell their embroidery, but they must hand it over to Aunt Li for sale. Aunt Li takes a commission on every piece sold."
"If you want to sell your embroidery in the future, just do it yourself to avoid letting Aunt Li profit from the price difference."
I was taken aback. So Aunt Li takes a commission after all.
However, she has never mentioned this matter to me. Every time I give her embroidery, she pays me accordingly. She has never shortchanged me even a bit. I instinctively retorted, "Aunt Li wouldn't do that." Lu Zhenzhen raised an eyebrow and asked, "How do you know she wouldn't do that? You're not her." I pressed my lips together and fell silent. Old Lady frowned upon hearing this and asked, "Aunt Li takes kickbacks?" "Yes, Grandmother, I heard her talking to Wei Yang with my own ears." Old Lady said with a stern face, " Aunt Liu, go call Aunt Li here." Soon, Aunt Li was summoned. She hurriedly knelt down and said, " Old Lady." Old Lady asked, "Aunt Li, do you take kickbacks from the girl?" Aunt Li quickly knelt lower and replied, " Old Lady, Miss is discerning; I would never engage in such behavior." Lu Zhenzhen said, "Then why did Wei Yang give you her embroidery, and you only gave her such a small amount of money?" Aunt Li glanced at me and said, "The embroidery that Wei Yang gave me was just some handkerchiefs and the like." "A handkerchief costs five coins outside; I gave her three coins. The two-coin difference is what I used to help the beggars outside." "I thought those beggars were quite pitiful, so helping them a little is better than nothing." Upon hearing this, Old Lady smiled and said, "So that's how it is. You did well." Aunt Li replied, "As long as Old Lady doesn't blame me." Old Lady waved her hand and said, "You may leave now." "Yes, Old Lady."
After Aunt Li left, I bowed slightly to Lu Zhenzhen and said, "Miss, it was Aunt Li who helped me sell my embroidery, allowing me to earn money. Therefore, I will always have her help with sales."
Lu Zhenzhen was taken aback and then frowned, "You silly girl, how can you not appreciate what is good for you? If someone else sells for you, you will lose quite a bit of money."
I looked at her and replied, "Aunt Li is my benefactor. How could I betray her for money?"
Lu Zhenzhen started to say something but was interrupted by Old Lady, "Alright, everyone go back."
After returning to my room, I thought for a moment and decided to go find Aunt Li to apologize.
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