Quick Transmigration: Reversing the Life of a Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character

Given the original owner's personality, the two didn't talk much. Aside from daily greetings about food and other necessities, they never exchanged a single heartfelt word.

The marriage was a political alliance, and the Zhou family relied heavily on the Lu family. Therefore, even though Old Madam Zhou looked down on the original owner, she was polite to him in public. She and Zhou Boheng did not need to pretend to be a loving couple, and she did not need to please her husband.

Thinking of this, Lu Zhiyao said lazily, "I'm not feeling well, Lingdang, go and greet Fifth Master for me."

Lingdang was stunned for a moment, then blushed to her ears, bowed and stepped back, then ran happily out of the courtyard.

Tao Shi only spoke after Lingdang had left: "Madam, even if we're going to promote someone, shouldn't we choose one of our own?"

Lu Zhiyao understood what she meant. If the mistress wanted to secure the emperor's favor, she would usually choose a capable maid from her dowry to be her concubine. The Lu family had prepared such a maid for her. Among the eight second-class maids, four were intended to be this kind of maid. They were of average appearance, gentle in temperament, and all were born into the family.

It can be said that the Lu family put a lot of thought into her dowry, from property and belongings to servants. Even the choice of a concubine was not someone she usually served. She was in poor health and it would be difficult for her to deal with a vigorous young man. Her family took all her difficulties and feelings into consideration.

This deep affection and care—how much grief must have caused her family in her previous life when she died young? However, there were things she didn't understand. If the Lu family cared so much, how could they let Zi Ning be spoiled? Was this boy born a wastrel?

Thinking to herself, she didn't stop speaking to Madam Tao: "It's alright, she's just a little maid. Even if I get tired of her one day and dismiss her, it's just a matter of a word. The old lady won't hold a grudge against me for a little maid."

She doesn't need to be favored by the Zhou family, nor does she rely on them for a living.

Before Madam Tao could speak, the sound of servants paying their respects came from outside, followed by a male voice asking, "Where is Madam?"

In a few moments, Tao and the others greeted the master. Lu Zhiyao made a move to get up, but Zhou Boheng walked up to her and said, "Don't get up, or you'll get dizzy."

"Thank you, Fifth Master." Lu Zhiyao obediently lay back down, asking, "Fifth Master, are you tired? Would you like to rest for a while or wash up first?"

Zhou Boheng pulled up a chair and sat opposite her, carefully examining her: "You're much better now?"

"It's not very good, it's just starting to look up."

At this moment, Lingdang rushed over, her eyes red and her breath coming in short gasps. She first glanced at the male master, then at Lu Zhizhi Yao on the recliner, and lowered her head in grievance.

Tao said gently, "Lingdang, go and wait there."

Lingdang's tears were almost falling. She glanced at her two masters again, and seeing that no one paid attention to her, she turned around and left, her steps somewhat hurried.

Zhou Boheng frowned: "This maid doesn't have very good manners."

Lu Zhiyao said softly, "The bell was a gift from your mother."

"You don't need to take Mother's words to heart. Just get rid of this maid." Zhou Boheng gave the result directly.

"Dow".

"This servant understands."

The words "master" and "servant" determined a maid's fate.

"Where is Zining?"

"I went to the eldest son's house to play with my brother," Lu Zhiyao replied. The eldest son's second son was two years older than Zi Ning, and the two brothers had been playing together a lot lately. "Go and bring Zi Ning back."

Chunmei responded and went out.

Qiuju brought tea, and Zhou Boheng picked it up and took a sip: "Have you been taking your medicine lately?"

"I won't eat anymore. The doctor said that food therapy is the best way to nourish the body, and the family sent two cooks who are good at treating illnesses."

"That's good. Is Zining going to be naughty?"

"Boys are naturally more lively," Lu Zhiyao answered every question, but didn't initiate any conversations.

Fortunately, Zhou Zining returned quickly. He wasn't very familiar with his father, as they rarely met. After exchanging greetings, little Zining snuggled up to his mother and recounted his day's experiences in his childish voice.

"Brother, give me a little white goose."

"Let them keep them in the pond," Lu Zhiyao said, glancing at the live creature in the servant's hand.

"Okay~, Mommy, I want to eat cake."

"Just eat half a piece, so you don't miss dinner."

"it is good."

Chunmei washed her hands, broke the lotus cake in half, and handed it to the young master. Xiao Zining then held it and ate it in small bites.

Lu Zhiyao instructed, "Give the remaining pieces to Xiaoyu and Xiaomi."

Xiaoyu and Xiaomi were Zining's two servants, one six years old and the other seven. They were both selected from the estate. On the day they arrived, Zining was feeding fish with the maids when Chunmei guided the young master to give the two children these two names.

In Lu Zhiyao's eyes, these two should be just starting elementary school, still children. She secretly felt sorry for them and would give them a share of what Zi Ning ate.

Chunmei took two empty plates, picked out one piece of each of the pastries, and handed them to the two servants, saying softly, "Eat slowly."

"Thank you for the snacks, Madam. Thank you, Sister Chunmei." The older Xiaoyu bowed and thanked them first, then she and Xiao Mi accepted the snacks and went to a corner to eat.

Zhou Boheng remained silent, watching everything unfold with great interest. His wife was different now; her health had improved, and she had the energy to care about everything around her. Before, she was always like a stagnant pool, as if opening her eyes and breathing had exhausted all her strength. These matters were handled by the servants around her, and she didn't even care about Zi Ning's affairs.

After a while, Lu Zhiyao caught sight of the living person sitting opposite her out of the corner of her eye, and almost forgot that there was a new male master in the courtyard: "Tell the kitchen to make some dishes that Fifth Master can eat."

"Yes," Tao replied. In fact, the kitchen staff knew that since the master had returned, they would naturally serve some different dishes, not just the usual ones suitable for health and children. But since the master had given special instructions, she naturally had to send the maid to the small kitchen alone.

After finishing her sentence, Lu Zhiyao asked, "You're not going to your mother's for dinner tonight, are you?"

"No, I'll eat here," Zhou Boheng replied.

"Hmm." Lu Zhiyao wasn't surprised. Zhou Boheng's relationship with Old Madam Zhou wasn't as close as his two older brothers. He was raised by his grandfather, and his temperament and personality were not liked by his mother. Apart from family banquets, he rarely ate alone with his mother.

"I'm going to the study."

"Okay," Lu Zhiyao agreed, but did not get up.

Zhou Boheng didn't mind and got up to go to the inner study in the courtyard.

Lu Zhiyao was somewhat surprised. She had thought he would go to the study in the front courtyard. There were two maids in the study who served Zhou Boheng with writing brushes and ink. They had been there before she married into the family and had served Zhou Boheng since childhood. The original owner of this body was a native of ancient times and accepted those people well, so she didn't have the energy to manage them. The two maids were also very well-behaved and dared not offend their mistress. When it came to her, she had no intention of doing anything that would go against the world. Her task was to take care of her son and mother. As long as she took good care of these two people, she would leave the rest to the world.

Anyway, even if it's not these two, there will be others. Men in this era don't only have one woman, their wives.