kvmb Chapter 189: Spiritual Immortality
Chapter 189: Spiritual Immortality
Li Ming was sitting in the study, holding an account book in his hand, his brows furrowed.
Suddenly, there was a sound of hurried footsteps, and then the maid Xiao Cui rushed in like a gust of wind, running out of breath and almost unable to stand.
"Master, something bad has happened! My cousin is arguing with the second young lady in the garden!"
Xiao Cui gasped for breath and shouted at the top of her lungs.
Li Ming threw the account book on the table and stood up. "What's going on?"
"I heard it was for a newly opened peony flower, and the two of them were vying for it, neither wanting to give in."
As Xiao Cui spoke, she raised her arm and wiped the beads of sweat from her forehead with her sleeve.
Li Ming frowned even more tightly and waved his hands helplessly, "Well, let's go and take a look."
As he spoke, he strode towards the garden, with Xiao Cui following closely behind.
When I arrived at the garden, I saw my cousin Li Qin and my second cousin Li Yao arguing with each other.
Li Qin placed her hands on her hips, her eyes wide open, and shouted at the top of her voice, "I saw this peony first, so it naturally belongs to me."
Li Yao was not willing to be outdone, "Although you are my cousin, you cannot be so overbearing in the Marquis' Mansion."
Li Yao's face flushed crimson, her hands tightly clutching the corners of her clothes, her big eyes glaring at Li Qin fiercely, "I like this peony flower very much too, why should I give it to you?"
When Li Qin heard this, her anger flared up even more. She put her hands on her hips, pointed at Li Yao's nose and shouted, "Hmph, you ungrateful girl, I'm your cousin, so my status is naturally more noble than yours. I should have the flower first."
Li Ming stepped forward and said, "Stop arguing. It's disgraceful to fight over a flower."
Li Ming frowned, his face looked so gloomy that water could drip out of it, and his voice unconsciously rose a few degrees.
When the two saw Li Ming coming, they both shut up. Li Ming looked at the beautiful peony and said, "This flower should be left in the garden for everyone to enjoy. No one is allowed to monopolize it."
Li Qin curled her lips and muttered softly, "Humph, you got it for free."
Li Yao turned her head away angrily.
After resolving the dispute, Li Ming continued his inspection of the mansion. When he passed by the kitchen, he heard a commotion coming from inside.
"This dish is not prepared correctly. Madam Yunxi didn't teach us this way back then."
The cook, Mrs. Zhang, shouted. She put her hands on her hips, the fat on her face trembling as she yelled.
"Mrs. Zhang, I've tried my best." A young cook argued in a low voice.
The young cook looked aggrieved, with his head lowered, rubbing the corner of his clothes with his fingers.
Li Ming walked into the kitchen, "What's going on?"
Mrs. Zhang quickly bowed and said, "Master, this new cook doesn't know how to cook properly. I'm teaching him now."
Mrs. Zhang had a smile on her face and her waist was bent like a big shrimp.
Li Ming looked at the ingredients on the chopping board and said, "Mrs. Zhang, please teach him carefully. The meals in the Marquis' Mansion cannot be sloppy. We must inherit Madam Yunxi's craftsmanship and rigor."
Li Ming frowned and looked at Mrs. Zhang and the young cook seriously.
Coming out of the kitchen, Li Ming met Zhao Ma who was teaching the maids etiquette.
"Keep your back straight and walk steadily." Madam Zhao said sternly.
Nanny Zhao paced back and forth with her hands behind her back, staring at the maids like a hawk.
"Mammy, please take a rest and don't get too tired." Li Ming said.
Madam Zhao smiled and said, "Master, I am not tired. Madam Yunxi was very strict about etiquette back then, and I cannot let the rules of the Marquisate be lost."
Li Ming listened and nodded slightly, "Thank you for your hard work, Madam. The current rules of the Marquis' Mansion are all due to your management."
After that, he continued to move forward.
At this time, he saw several servants cleaning the courtyard. One of the servants, a tall and thin one, swung his arm too far and accidentally knocked over a flower pot.
With a "clang", the flowerpot broke into pieces.
"Oh, you are so clumsy! If Madam Yunxi were here, she would definitely punish you."
A round-faced servant nearby opened his eyes wide and shouted with a look of complaint on his face.
That expression was as if he had caused the trouble himself.
Li Ming frowned and walked forward, "Be careful and do things seriously.
What if this hits someone? "
The tall and thin servant turned pale with fear and quickly bent down and said, "Master, I know I was wrong. I will be more careful next time."
Li Ming waved his hand and said, "Go back to work. Be more careful."
At the end of the day, Li Ming deeply felt that Yunxi's spirit had a profound impact on every aspect of the Marquis' Mansion.
At night, Li Ming was in his study, thinking about the future of the mansion. The dim light stretched his figure out long.
Suddenly, there was a gentle knock on the door.
"Come in." Li Ming said.
The person who came in was Li Meng. She was holding an embroidered handkerchief in her hand and walked in cautiously.
She was wearing a light blue dress, her hair was combed neatly, and her face had a bit of shyness and anticipation.
"Brother, this is my new embroidery, take a look." Li Meng said, staring at Li Ming without blinking, as if waiting for his praise.
Li Ming took the handkerchief and examined it carefully. It was embroidered with a delicate peony, the stitches were fine and lifelike.
"The embroidery is good, much better than before."
When Li Meng heard this, a smile immediately spread across her face. "I followed the needlework taught by Madam Yunxi. I didn't dare to be lazy."
Li Ming said with emotion: "Sister, we must carry on Madam Yunxi's spirit.
Our Marquis' Mansion is what it is today thanks to Madam Yunxi's management back then.
The rules she set and the principles she taught us are the foundation of the Marquisate."
Li Meng nodded seriously, "Don't worry, brother, I know."
A few days later, a distinguished guest came to the Marquis' Mansion. She was a lady whom Madam Yunxi had once treated.
The lady was dressed in silk and satin, with pearls and jade swaying on her hair. She walked hurriedly into the marquis's mansion with small steps.
"Mr. Li, thank you Madam Yunxi for saving my life. Now I hear that the Marquis' Mansion has been carrying on her spirit. It is truly admirable."
As the lady spoke, she wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, her face full of gratitude.
Li Ming hurried forward, bowed, and replied with a smile: "Madam, you are too kind. This is what the Marquis' Mansion should do."
The lady took Li Ming's hand and talked about what happened in the past: "If it weren't for Madam Yunxi's help, I would have died long ago.
She is our family's great benefactor!" Li Ming nodded repeatedly and listened patiently.
After seeing off the guests, Li Ming stood at the door, looking at the lady's receding back, frowning slightly, and secretly vowed in his heart that he must inherit his mother's spirit better.
After a while, the Marquis' Mansion held a charity event to help the poor people.
Li Ming rolled up his sleeves and personally joined the battle, shouting, "Everyone, hurry up and pack all these food and clothes."
People flocked to the scene, their faces filled with anticipation. An elderly man with gray hair trembled and tugged at the hem of Li Ming's clothes, tears streaming down his face. "The Marquis' Mansion is truly a kind and benevolent family. Madam Yunxi's kindness has always been there."
Li Ming quickly helped the old man up and comforted him, "Don't be polite, old man. This is what we should do."
Li Ming watched the busy crowd with a heart full of joy. He saw a child, skinny and emaciated, staring longingly at the pile of grain. He personally took a bag of grain, placed it in the child's hands, patted his head, and said, "Take it home quickly."
In the school of the marquis's mansion, the teacher was pacing back and forth in front of the blackboard with a ruler in his hand.
"Madam Yunxi is an excellent doctor with great medical skills and a kind heart. You should learn from her spirit."
said Mr.
The children straightened their backs and answered in unison, "Yes, sir."
One of the chubby kids blinked his eyes, raised his hand and said, "Sir, when I grow up I want to be like Madam Yunxi and help others."
The gentleman smiled and nodded.
In this way, Yunxi's spirit has been continuously passed down in the Marquis' Mansion, and under the guidance of this spirit, the Marquis' Mansion has become better and better.