Chapter 405

Seeing this, Steward Xiong finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He wasn't afraid that Yunxi would betray him without saying a word, but now that he had submitted to Yunxi, he naturally couldn't leave any thorns in her heart.

After the silver was distributed, Yunxi dismissed everyone and told them to go about their own business.

There was still quite a bit of silver left in the basket that had been used to hold it. Yunxi glanced at it and ordered someone to carry it away and distribute it.

Jixiang and Le'an didn't join in the fun, but instead followed Yunxi back to the inner room.

"You don't need to follow me; you can go with me to divide the silver."

Jixiang chuckled: "Since we're by Aunt's side, does Aunt really think she'll shortchange us a few taels of silver?"

Le An nodded repeatedly: "That's right!"

"You two are really clever."

As Yunxi spoke, she took out two bulging purses: "Since outsiders have them, you naturally can't be without them either. There are thirty taels in each of them, take them."

The two exchanged a glance, and without any ceremony, they chuckled and put away the purse, then began to massage the woman's shoulders and legs, showering her with attention.

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Outside, the managers from various places returned with the silver, and naturally they had to share it with their subordinates. However, those managers who had been sold off were not so fortunate. They could only watch others celebrate as if it were New Year's Day, while they themselves were left with nothing.

They thought the matter was over, but unexpectedly, after noon, Steward Xiong personally brought them the silver.

"After thinking about it, Auntie said that if your supervisor is wrong, that's their fault. You've all worked honestly, so it's not right to shortchange you. That's why she asked me to bring you the money!"

Everyone beamed with joy upon seeing the silver.

"Thank you, Auntie, and thank you, Steward Xiong!"

Watching them divide the silver, Steward Xiong shook his head and said, "Don't blame me for not reminding you. You've all seen what this concubine does. In the future, you'll have to be extra careful when serving her and make sure you don't make any mistakes!"

"Don't worry, Steward, we all understand!"

Only then did Steward Xiong turn around and leave, relieved.

After leaving here, he went directly to Rongxi Hall and told Zheng about everything that had happened in the South Courtyard.

Upon hearing that Yunxi possessed this ability, Madam Zheng was also quite surprised: "I really didn't expect that this child would know how to use both kindness and severity!"

Madam Zhou nodded in agreement: "Yes, and Auntie's spending is too extravagant. She must be giving away several hundred taels of silver in just one day, right?"

Such a large sum of money is terrifying just to hear, and the thought that Yunxi had actually spent that much made Zhou's mother even more alarmed.

Madam Zheng exclaimed in admiration, "This child is truly resourceful and knows how to plan for himself."

After saying that, Madam Zheng looked at Steward Xiong and said, "However, if you hadn't been there today, I'm afraid my aunt wouldn't have been able to gain a foothold so quickly."

Steward Xiong quickly cupped his hands in greeting: "It is Madam's order and the young master's wish to have the concubine manage the household, so I will naturally obey... However, I am truly impressed by the concubine from the bottom of my heart today!"

Madam Zheng chuckled twice: "Since that's the case, you should help her more. She's young, and she's bound to make mistakes. Please take good care of her."

"Don't worry, Madam, I know what I'm doing."

Madam Zheng waved her hand, signaling Steward Xiong to leave.

Madam Zhou stepped forward and changed Zheng's tea: "Madam, you've really gone to great lengths for your concubine!"

"She still has to be capable herself."