Chapter 260

Seeing Jing Yuan about to leave, Yun Wan instinctively stopped him: "Wait!"

Although Luoyang has many talented young people, none of them were in that first booklet.

If that booklet is actually taken out, she's truly finished.

Yun Wan sighed and said, "Mother-in-law, I actually know that Madam Yao treats you badly. I just wanted to stand up for you, that's why..."

"To avenge me?" Madam Zheng sneered. "If you truly feel indignant on my behalf, you should learn from the ways of the concubines in your courtyard, instead of resorting to underhanded tactics like this!"

Besides, what harm could Yun Wan's actions possibly do to the Luo family? Only the innocent Yao Susu would be hurt!

Yun Wan's face was pale.

That bitch is really quite capable, managing to get Madam Zheng to speak up for her like that!

"With your lack of discernment, I really don't trust you with this huge manor."

As soon as Zheng finished speaking, Yunwan's eyes widened.

What does this mean?

It can't be...

Sure enough, Madam Zheng continued, "Mama Zhou, you should go back with the young mistress and collect all the account books and keys of the Marquis's residence."

Making this decision was not a pleasant experience for Zheng.

After all, she wasn't a worrier.

Seeing that Madam Zheng was serious, Yun Wan panicked: "Mother-in-law, I was just in a hurry and made a mistake. Please forgive me this time!"

Madam Zheng remained unmoved, only saying, "You still need more experience."

Madam Zhou stepped forward and said, "Young Madam, please."

Yunwan wanted to try again.

This power of housekeeping is of utmost importance. She took control of the household affairs when she was newly married, which made her look very impressive in front of outsiders. If it is taken away now, she will probably become a laughing stock again!

However, when she met Zheng's indifferent gaze, Yun Wan knew that it would be futile to say anything more, and it would only make Zheng dislike her even more.

Helpless, Yun Wan could only kneel down, turn around and leave with Zhou's mother.

Watching Yun Wan leave, Madam Zheng said with a complicated expression, "She's quite a capable person."

Shen Rang stood up and said, "Mother, if there's nothing else, I'll head back now."

Looking at him, Madam Zheng felt utterly helpless.

This child, she came all this way and caused her so much trouble, and now she's just packing her bags and trying to leave again, really...

Oh well, Shen Rang has indeed been too busy these past few days.

"Now that the young mistress has lost her power to manage the household, you are on leave at home. You should spend more time with her to avoid making her resentful," Madam Zheng instructed. "I know you care about your aunt, but the young mistress is, after all, the mistress of the South Courtyard. For your aunt's sake, you should at least put on a good show."

"Thank you for your guidance, Mother. I understand."

He's already going to Liuyun Garden quite often now, and he'll just have to go even more frequently in the future.

"Go."

As she watched his retreating figure, Zheng recalled Yun Wan's resentful gaze from earlier and sighed softly.

The punishment of taking back the housekeeper's authority was severe, and she had to find a way to make amends to Yun Wan.

So the next morning, Zhou's mother went to Jibaiju.

"Has Auntie rested enough? Madam means that Auntie should go and copy the scriptures."

Upon hearing this, Shen Rang and Yun Xi were both stunned.

They all knew that when Madam Zheng asked Yunxi to copy scriptures, it was because she thought Yunxi was dishonest and was deliberately tormenting her. However, Madam Zheng's opinion of Yunxi had changed a lot in recent days, so why did she still have to copy scriptures now?

After pondering for a moment, Shen Rang said, "Perfect timing, I should also go and pay my respects to my mother today."

Madam Zhou stopped him: "Before I left, Madam specifically instructed me that since the young master has finally found some free time, he should rest well and also take care of the family."

The last few words spoken by Zhou's mother were particularly meaningful.

Yunxi sighed.

She understood.

So it turns out I'm superfluous.

"Auntie, shall we go?"