Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Is that all you could think of, Lord Marquis?"

Gu Jinghui paused for a moment before saying, "Of course it's more than that, but... I know it all in my heart. If you don't believe me, just wait and see."

Qin Yuan said, "I believe you."

"real?"

"real."

Qin Yuan thought that she had said everything she needed to say, and Zhao's actions had been exposed. Lord Gu should have his own decision.

Gu Jinghui held Qin Yuan's hand tightly, a sudden, indescribable tenderness welling up inside him. He said solemnly, word by word, "I know. You once said that husband and wife are one. I would never value anyone else more than the Marquis's mansion."

This "Marquis's Mansion" refers not only to the Marquis's Mansion, but also to the brothers who followed him through thick and thin, and the family soldiers and generals who were bound to the Gu family for generations.

Qin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Yes, we are husband and wife as one. Many things are not only yours, but also mine, belonging to the Marquis's mansion and the Qin family."

From near to far, east and west; from deep to shallow, clear streams.

Cui said, "He's trying to share your burdens."

Wang Juan said, "Receiving the Emperor's commendation is a bad thing. Do we know that Qin Yuan is still in Feng Prefecture? Why are we all asking him?"

"Qin Yuan's condition has been confirmed, and it's not like she'll be establishing her own residence anytime soon. Naturally, her colleagues would guess that you two have lost contact."

"It absolutely must have nothing to do with the Imperial Censorship." Lord Gu stroked his short mustache, his expression unfathomable: "The son-in-law has enough to rely on his military achievements. Something like the Imperial Censorship would be too offensive."

Wang Juanchun said, "Hey, what does he know? It's rumored that the capital inspection that time was aimed at all the court officials in the capital. In the future, the capital inspection will be for officials of the eighth rank and above, and those below the eighth rank will be judged by the emperor. But that time is hard to say."

“Okay,” Cui nodded.

"Qin Yuan sent someone to deliver some things."

Clever people always find opportunities to stand out.

Hongye said, "You're quite clever. You taught me how to read the accounts, which is another opportunity for you to show off. Our eldest sister is already short-staffed, and your willingness to show off is a bad thing. Someone like you has probably caused quite a few troubles outside the courtyard."

Hongye thought for a moment and said, "These accounts are indeed too difficult to investigate. Since Hongmian wants to serve you, Madam, you should let Hongmian handle them."

After finishing the daily chores, Wang Juan instructed us to report on the situation of the people during that period, and to reward or punish them according to the subsequent agreement.

However, Hongmian's actions made Hongye somewhat uncomfortable.

After exchanging a few more words, Lord Gu stood up and said, "I'll go take care of my business now."

Cui Ming also wondered why she had come out.

The words "husband and wife" contain so much meaning. As long as Lord Gu can remember that husband and wife are one and act accordingly, that is enough.

"You will soon be establishing your own government. After the government was established, you promised in front of your family that you would reward or punish people. Please make sure to carefully record and report the information to avoid any errors or omissions."

Lord Gu shook his head.

The highest and brightest sun and moon, the closest and most distant couple.

What Hongye did won't do you any harm.

Wang Juan glanced at Hongye: "Hongye, what's his opinion?"

When Lord Gu opened it, he realized it was Eighth Master Gu's collection of poems about visiting Yuyuantan Park. He couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Did you print a new one so quickly?"

As the saying goes, "Listen to both sides and you will be enlightened; listen to only one side and you will be misled."

Cui nodded and said, "Oh no, Hongmian, I'll leave that matter to him. I hope he'll make a mistake."

Hongye paused for a moment, then said, "What elder sister said is true. Once you understand, it's like if you teach a few bad kids to read accounts, there won't be many who are actually useful."

Hongmian said, "Yes, this servant will definitely follow Sister Hongye's arrangements in everything."

Gu Jinghui said solemnly, "I have my own plan. Yuan'er, you must trust me. I have listened to everything and will never forget it."

Lord Gu was delighted upon hearing this and said, "Bring it down for me to see."

"Slowly, no one was invited."

Qin Jijiu sat in his residence, knowing that on that day, everyone in the court was speculating that the Emperor's sudden decision to launch the capital inspection had nothing to do with praising Qin Jijiu.

When Hongmian found out, she became even more attentive to her subordinates' affairs.

The strange thing is that the memorial was commended, but it wasn't copied. Everyone knows what Qin Jijiu actually said.

At this time, the supervisors and their mothers should be arriving.

Wang Juan added, "It's his first time doing something so small, and you're worried. Hongye needs to be in charge of supervising this matter."

Yes, to be fair, Hongmian's move was brilliant; she really had no heart.

Cui Ming said, "You'd believe him no matter what he says. If the son-in-law wants to stir things up outside, I won't be back in the capital for another year. There's nothing to investigate..."

As the two were talking, Wang Juanchun's personal attendant sent a maid back to report.

Hongmian beamed with joy and glanced smugly at Hongye.

They blocked it, they stopped it.

Hongmian smiled and said, "Sister Hongye was busy with the accounts those days, and the sisters from the Marquis's Mansion were also helping. I know how to read accounts. Madam said this matter is important, so I thought that since I am a servant born into the family, if no one is really doing anything wrong, I would also help to find out."

Because of Qin Wan's words, Cui Ming had been worried that Qin Yuan's smallpox would cause some trouble. Upon hearing this, she said, "As long as it can be opened peacefully, it is a bad thing. Qin Yuan of Dingbei requested to be enfeoffed, which is also for the stability of the capital. This move should have been punished by His Majesty."

Wang Juan smiled and said, "Those seven are the people you are closest to and trust the most. The Wutong Garden is not yet fully developed, so the people in front of you will naturally be led out step by step by them. Therefore, you can only listen to the two of them."

Before everyone dispersed, Hongmian leaned down and said, "Madam, Sister Hongye and Sister Houfu are both busy. If that matter were left to me to examine, there would definitely be no mistakes."

As expected, Hongye found several head maids and had us help her copy and transcribe the accounts.

The implication is that Hongmian still has to listen to Hongye.

The servant handed over the box he was carrying; several books were placed on the outside.

“Yes,” the group replied and came forward.

As for people and things like the red cotton tree, the red leaves always have to deal with them.

Hongye replied, "Yes."

Cuiming felt I was being rather dull and was about to get up to order someone to set out the meal when she casually replied, "How could that be? Even a woman like you knows that the capital inspection and the minor examination are for civil officials, and they are all things that the Ministry of Personnel should do. How could they have nothing to do with your son-in-law? If he is suspicious, he should send someone to ask him."

Before returning home from her shift, Wang Juanchun discussed with Cuiming, "I wonder what kind of memorial the young master submitted that has caused everyone in the household to come and ask you about it."

"Since the son-in-law has received praise from His Majesty, has no memorial been submitted yet?"

The servant who delivered the items came back and said, "I was sent by the maidservant of Lady Shen, wife of the Marquis of Dingbei Qinyuan, to deliver these items."

Lord Gu said helplessly, "If it were just for that, why would others ask you?"

Cui then gave eight more instructions: "This matter is of great importance, so do not engage in favoritism or corruption."

“Alright,” Qin Yuan stood up and respectfully saw Qin Jijiu out of the room.

Before Hongmian left, the man from the Hou family whispered, "That Hongmian is quite adept at seeing who's showing their face."

...

Since that's the case, there's no need to say anything more.

Hongye glanced at Hongmian and made a sound.

Even with Hongye and the Marquis's family being utterly loyal, none of them could match what the seven men could do.