Chapter 263 - 259: Crazy Couple 23

Chapter 263: Chapter 259: Crazy Couple 23

Seeing this, a flash of surprise appeared in Ji Xiaosong’s eyes, and a playful smile touched her lips. "What’s this? Did the Lord Vice Minister leave some treasure behind? Can’t bear to leave?"

Wu Chufeng took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. But when his gaze fell upon Ji Xiaosong’s figure, faintly visible beneath her loose outer robe, his heart couldn’t help but race again.

He turned his head away and said with difficulty, "Song Song, I was just thinking. There’s something I need to tell you."

Ji Xiaosong raised an eyebrow, strolled over to him, and crossed her arms, watching him with amusement.

"Oh? What matter is so important that the Lord Vice Minister had to turn back just to tell me?"

Wu Chufeng collected himself and explained in detail how Wu Daniu had moved into the Vice Minister Mansion with his family.

He finished with a helpless sigh. "There are no servants in the mansion now, and it’s a complete mess. I really can’t handle it. Song Song, you know this estate will be yours to manage in the future, so... I was hoping you could help me pick out a group of reliable servants."

Hearing this, Ji Xiaosong narrowed her eyes slightly, her expression growing complex.

"That father and those brothers of yours are not easy to get along with. If I go choose servants and they don’t meet their approval, I’m afraid it will just stir up more trouble."

Wu Chufeng quickly took her hand and said earnestly,

"Song Song, I trust you. I can’t trust anyone else. Only you can manage all the affairs of this mansion properly. As for my father and the others, you don’t need to pay them any mind. If they dare to give you a hard time, I’ll step in."

Ji Xiaosong felt the warmth of his palm, her heart stirring, but she deliberately teased him,

"My, is the Lord Vice Minister handing over all the power in the mansion to me? Aren’t you afraid I’ll seize the opportunity to usurp your authority and turn this Vice Minister Mansion into the Ji family’s property?"

Wu Chufeng gently tapped the tip of her nose and smiled dotingly.

"If you like it, what does it matter if I give the entire Vice Minister Mansion to you? It’s just that right now, I have to trouble you to help me with this urgent problem."

Ji Xiaosong pretended to ponder for a moment, then broke into a smile.

"Fine. Seeing as you’re being so sincere, I’ll help you this once. However, the servants must be chosen according to my rules. I won’t take any shirkers or ill-intentioned people."

Wu Chufeng nodded hastily. "Of course. It’s all up to you. I’ll have the silver prepared tomorrow. You just take the money to the brokerage and pick out some who are clever and hardworking."

Ji Xiaosong released his hand and walked over to her dressing table to sit down. She picked up a comb and began to slowly brush her long hair, saying casually,

"Alright, you should go back now. I’ll take care of this tomorrow. But don’t you be climbing through my window late at night anymore. If word gets out, what will happen to my reputation?"

Wu Chufeng watched her profile reflected in the copper mirror, a warmth spreading through his heart. He replied softly,

"Okay, I understand. Song Song, thank you for today."

With that, he gave her a lingering, reluctant look, then turned and climbed out the window again.

Ji Xiaosong watched his retreating back, the corners of her mouth turning up unconsciously. She murmured to herself, "Idiot."

Then, her smile vanished, and a shrewd glint appeared in her eyes. She began to plan for her trip to the brokerage the next day to select servants. After all, the Vice Minister Mansion would be her home in the future, and she couldn’t allow a single thing to go wrong.

Ji Xiaosong quietly closed the window. After confirming no one was around, she vanished from the room with a flicker of will.

When she opened her eyes again, she was inside her personal space.

’Thankfully, I bought quite a few robots in my previous world. In the Interstellar Era, these robots were top-of-the-line for domestic service and security assistance.’

’Selecting a few dozen of them now will be quite easy.’

Ji Xiaosong’s gaze swept quickly over the rows of robots waiting to be selected as she began to calculate carefully in her mind.

’First, Wu Chufeng’s retinue. I’ll start by assigning twenty male servants.’

’It doesn’t matter if there are too many to house; they’ll work in shifts anyway. I can just buy a nearby residence for them to rest in.’

’As a former General, even though he’s lost his power, Wu Daniu still retains his old air of authority and expects a certain level of pomp. He’ll need at least ten or so servants to attend to him.’

’I’ll need to assign two who are strong and nimble to handle his daily needs. They’ll serve tea, pour water, organize his clothes, and always be on standby for his commands.’

’Then I’ll add a few with exquisite culinary skills to be in charge of the entire family’s meals.’

’I have high standards for food myself, so the three daily meals have to be varied and interesting.’

’Additionally, there should be a few clever ones who can handle miscellaneous tasks, like running errands and delivering messages.’

’As the nominal lady of the house, Wang Cuihua can’t be treated shabbily either.’

’They’re all just there to monitor and watch her anyway, so the exact arrangements don’t matter much, as long as it doesn’t compromise my own status later on.’

’She’ll need at least eight or nine maids and older female servants attending to her.’

’Two or three pretty, hardworking maids will be in charge of her daily grooming and dress.’

’A few more who are skilled in needlework can help with mending clothes and crafting exquisite accessories on a daily basis.’

’I’ll also need to assign a few older matrons to specifically manage the inner courtyard’s affairs and maintain order within the estate.’

’As for the two young masters, Wu Wenxuan and Wu Wenhao, they’ve been coddled in the General Mansion since childhood, so they can’t have a shortage of servants either.’

’Five or six servants for each of them would be most appropriate. That way, if they get into fights later, their attendants can prevent them from laying a hand on anyone or speaking recklessly. They have to be kept in check.’

’Three or four clever young attendants can accompany them in their studies and play, and run errands to buy whatever trinkets they like.’

’And two maids to attend to their daily needs, managing their clothes and bedding to ensure their living arrangements are comfortable.’

With this in mind, Ji Xiaosong quickly operated the control panel, selecting a batch of robots with various body types and functions, and assigned them respectively under the names of Wu Daniu, Wang Cuihua, Wu Wenxuan, and Wu Wenhao.

’Next is the guard squad.’

’Although the Vice Minister Mansion can’t compare to the imposing General Mansion, it still needs a decent security force.’

Ji Xiaosong mused, ’The guard squad needs at least twenty members.’

’These robot guards will each be equipped with the most advanced defense and attack systems, but their appearances will be adjusted to look no different from ordinary guards. Dressed in black combat attire and holding long spears and broadswords, they’ll look formidable.’

’They’ll be divided into two shifts, patrolling day and night to guard the Vice Minister Mansion. Not the slightest disturbance will escape their "eyes."’

After making her selections, Ji Xiaosong carefully checked the programming of each robot one more time, ensuring they could perfectly adapt to their work in the Vice Minister Mansion.

Looking at the robots she had selected, the corners of Ji Xiaosong’s mouth lifted slightly.

’Interstellar robots are so useful. A single Energy Baryte can power them for a hundred years.’

’If an Energy Baryte runs out, Spiritual Power or even light can be used as energy.’

’Way more useful than those that need to eat, right?’

「Early the next morning.」

Ji Xiaosong took the selected robots, disguised as servants, to Wu Chufeng’s Vice Minister Mansion.

The Vice Minister Mansion had no servants at all. Ji Xiaosong had the selected butler robot open the main gate, and she walked straight in.

She had just sat down in a chair in the main hall when Wu Wenxuan suddenly sauntered over.