Chapter 261

Yunxi nodded, exchanged a helpless glance with Chen Rang, and followed behind Zhou's mother.

With Yunxi gone, the space in the Jibai residence suddenly felt eerily empty.

Shen Rang sighed heavily.

He had been looking forward to such a peaceful life for so long, and now it had finally arrived, but he felt no joy at all.

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Rongxi Hall.

Yunxi entered and curtsied to Madam Zheng.

Madam Zheng was feeling dizzy from looking at the accounts. When she saw her come in, she said, "Sit down first. Mama Zhou, bring a bowl of milk tea."

Mrs. Zhou responded and then said with a smile, "Madam had someone stew it early this morning, and it tastes just right now!"

Yunxi smiled broadly: "Then I'm in for a treat."

Zheng glanced at her helplessly, then lowered her head to look at the accounts.

The ledger has been in Yunwan's hands for some time now, yet the accounts remain clear and the income and expenditure are well-managed, demonstrating Yunwan's genuine skill in managing the household.

It's just a pity that his character was a bit lacking.

Thinking this, Madam Zheng looked up at Yunxi.

This child has good character...

It's a pity.

A little while later, Zhou's mother brought over the milk tea and started chatting and laughing quietly with Yunxi.

But before we knew it, the hall had fallen silent again.

After Zheng finished reviewing the account book, she looked up and saw that Yunxi's seat was empty. She then turned to Zhou Mama and asked, "Where did Auntie go?"

Mrs. Zhou said with a smile, "My aunt said this milk tea is a bit plain and she wants to go to the kitchen to ask if we can add something to it."

Zheng sighed helplessly, "I really didn't expect this girl to be so restless."

"In my opinion, this is the best way," said Mama Zhou. "Be still when you should be still, and act when you should act. As long as you have a sense of proportion, isn't that enough?"

"You seem to really like this girl."

From the very beginning, Zhou's mother spoke up for Yunxi from time to time.

"In the past, I felt sorry for my aunt, but now I feel the same way as Madam, and I like her a little."

Zheng neither confirmed nor denied this: "I have seen the ledger. Send it to the accountant."

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After Mrs. Zhou took the ledger and left, Yunxi returned a short while later, carrying a milk tea with added toppings.

Madam Zheng glanced at her sideways: "I called you here to copy scriptures, but you've been here for half a day, and you've drunk quite a bit of milk tea, yet you haven't copied a single word of the scriptures, have you?"

As soon as Zheng finished speaking, Jixiang subconsciously tensed up.

Oh no, I'm going to get yelled at.

But when Yunxi saw that Madam Zheng's face showed no anger, she held up the milk tea and presented it to Madam Zheng like a treasure: "Madam, try this."

Zheng looked at the milk tea, then at her, and finally reached out to take it: "Don't think you can get away with this."

Yunxi smiled and said, "The young master's vacation is still a long way off, there's no rush!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Zheng couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

This girl is much smarter than she imagined.

A few sips of sweet milk tea mixed with soft and sweet red beans went down my throat, and the sweetness went straight to my heart.

Madam Zheng softened her tone and said, "Now that you know, do you resent me?"

Yunxi shook her head without hesitation: "Madam is the young master's mother, and everything she does is for the young master's good. Moreover, in this Marquis's mansion, it is only right for the young madam to give birth to the eldest son. I understand."

Madam Zheng glanced at her again and said with satisfaction, "Then, considering how clever you are, I'll exempt you from copying the scriptures."

Yunxi was overjoyed: "Really? Thank you, Madam!"

“However,” Zheng said, changing the subject, “you will still have to come to my place every day from now on.”

We must leave an opportunity for Yunwan until she gives birth to her eldest son.

"The milk tea here is so delicious, I wish I could come every day," Yunxi said with a smile.