"Zhizhi, just accept it. It's the heartfelt intention of your younger siblings." Lady Zhang said, "When you become someone else's wife, it won't be as easy as it is at home. Keep that maid and girl by your side to help manage the household. It will also lighten the load for your mother-in-law and Sister Jiayu."
"As for the man and the boy, let them stay outside and help your father-in-law and Jiaxing with the errands, helping to oversee the fields." Lian Shouxin also chimed in.
"This is a good thing, Zhizhi, you can't refuse." Lady Zhang Wang followed with a smile, "Just like Manman said, you're fortunate. Your father is now a Minister, your mother a Lady of Respect, and you are a rich and powerful young lady. It's only fitting to have people serving you."
"If we were still tenant farmers, then perhaps it wouldn't be appropriate, for fear of losing fortune. But now, this is how it should be." Lady Li also said.
