The Prime Minister Seduced Me to have Babies!-Chapter 531: The Proper Display of Prestige

The furniture in the room was all made of purple sandalwood inlaid with mother-of-pearl, truly exquisite, beautiful, and luxurious.

Yun Shang once wanted to occupy this courtyard, but such a big decision she dared not make on her own. She once asked Jiang Zhongxing, and Jiang Zhongxing rejected her without hesitation.

Thus, the courtyard remained empty.

Even though it was empty, there were several old women living in the front servant quarters, responsible for cleaning every day.

When Jiang Youzhi entered the room, everything inside was already tidied up.

In the bedroom, a fire basin was set up.

The bed was covered with a brocade quilt, and two layers of curtains were hung, one thick and one thin.

The incense burner was emitting fragrance.

A copper kettle was placed on the small stove, with hot tea inside.

A maid came over and bowed to Jiang Youzhi, "Young master, the water for bathing will be ready soon. Would you like to bathe now?"

Jiang Youzhi nodded, and the maid quickly called the old women to fetch water.

Soon, the women filled the water and then left. Jiang Youzhi went behind the folding screen, and a large bathtub was steaming with hot water.

On a small table nearby, there were sandalwood-scented soaps and several towels of various sizes for bathing.

There was also a large copper kettle, prepared for adding hot water later.

The maid reached out to Jiang Youzhi, intending to help him undo his robe.

Jiang Youzhi frowned and waved his hand, "You go out, close the door, and call Du Ruo to serve."

The maid bowed and retreated. After a while, Du Ruo came in.

Jiang Youzhi didn’t need his assistance either, he bathed himself and dressed, leaving Du Ruo just to help him dry his hair.

At the academy, Du Ruo served Jiang Youzhi in the same way, and it was quite relaxed.

After coming to the Duke Mansion, Du Ruo felt very apprehensive, feeling that the servants here were all more perceptive and stylish; he was very worried that the young master would no longer want him to serve.

When the maid asked him to come in and serve just now, he was so excited he almost cried.

While drying his hair, Du Ruo reported to Jiang Youzhi, "Housekeeper Lin has arranged dozens of people to serve the young master."

Jiang Youzhi raised an eyebrow slightly, "So many? What are they all for?"

Du Ruo replied, "Two first-class maids, four second-class maids, four third-class maids, and six young maids. There are also four teaching nannies."

"The first and second-class maids personally serve the young master, the third-class maids handle sewing and take care of the young master’s clothes and utensils; the young maids listen to the senior maids and nannies for assorted tasks."

"Four servants accompany the young master when going out, and four servants attend to the young master’s study materials in the study room."

"Four old women handle cleaning and chores in the courtyard, and four are on night duty."

"Oh, also, eight guards have been arranged for the young master, though they don’t live in our courtyard and aren’t considered part of our courtyard staff."

Jiang Youzhi didn’t feel he needed so many people to serve him.

However, whether he needed it or not might not be important; what’s important is that the Duke Mansion’s young master must have the appropriate ostentation.

For instance, the assigned servants must not be less than Jiang Han’s; if fewer, it would indicate that he, the young master, is not as high in status as the second young master.

He amusingly asked Du Ruo, "Then which group are you considered part of, the ones who accompany me out or those who serve in the study?"

Du Ruo also laughed, "Nanny Li is currently in charge of our courtyard, and she asked me to serve in the study."

Jiang Youzhi asked him again, "Which do you prefer yourself, in the study or accompanying me out?"

Du Ruo earnestly replied, "I certainly wish to be by the young master’s side at all times."