After ascending to the position of Consort Chen, Shen Wei boldly reformed the palace's monthly stipend system. Not only were the stipends distributed punctually each month, but additional rewards were also granted based on the servants' seniority and performance. Those who were capable and diligent received higher stipends and bonuses.
Liu Qiao'er, who deliberately avoided seeking favor, came from an unremarkable family background and lived a frugal life with simple meals. The maids serving under her naturally received no extra rewards, and over the years, their savings remained meager.
However, with the implementation of Shen Wei's new system, the head maid in Liu Qiao'er's palace received an extra two strings of coins as a "bonus" this month, in addition to her regular stipend. Saving this money would allow the maids to live comfortably outside the palace after being discharged at the age of twenty-five.
Grateful servants were not few in the palace.
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