Madam Dai pointed at him and scolded, "The old lady is afraid that the Marquis won't be able to be ruthless, and you're afraid that I can't keep things to myself. You're afraid of both of us. If you don't tell me, and someone does something bad to me one day, and I don't know, wouldn't that be a disaster? In all these years, when have I ever ruined your plans?"

Gu Jingcheng, who always talked to his wife about everything, quickly laughed and said, "Didn't I tell you? Besides, the Marquis has arranged for people to keep an eye on that fake. If you're going to fish, you have to keep a close eye on the bait."

After tidying up her clothes and belongings for a while, Madam Dai asked, "Master, are you still angry with the Marquis?"

Gu Jingcheng, who was sitting on the bench by the bed helping her tidy up, was taken aback for a moment, then immediately understood and said, "What's there to be angry about? We have two children, and we're connected to the Marquis's mansion. We don't have to worry about the children's future. Isn't that a good thing?"

Madam Dai dropped the small garment she was holding, glared at her, and said, "You know perfectly well what I want to ask."

"If those two children are disappointing, then it's the Marquis's fault. We can't just move out of that courtyard. We've never raised children before. If they're happy, we can find someone to adopt or foster them. Practice makes perfect, what's there to be upset about? It's just that I really like Cheng-ge'er's physique and looks..."

Madam Dai turned her face away and continued to straighten her clothes, saying with her head down, "The old lady was also worried that I was feeling uncomfortable. I've already said that as long as we can move out and stop feeling inferior to others because we don't have children, we'll be overjoyed. Besides, the elders always talk about raising and taking care of children. Maybe if we raise those twins, they can help us have children."

Hearing this, Gu Jingcheng felt even more relieved and said, "It would have been good if you had said that you thought so earlier, then I wouldn't have worried about you being sad."

He paused, then asked, "Is it true that you can attract your own child?"

"How could it be false? I didn't dare to look the old lady in the eye before, but I didn't expect that the old lady is the most considerate and loving person. She told me a lot about having children. The old lady said that our fate has not yet arrived. When it does, we might have children. She also said that the doctor they often use now is highly skilled and asked me to take a look at him when he has time."

Seeing his wife's joyful expression, Gu Jingcheng couldn't help but whisper longingly, "If we move there, there will be more houses and a bigger yard. We can make our own decisions, and we'll have twins. You won't be so depressed anymore, and who knows, we might even have a child. Living next to the Marquis's mansion will also allow us to share in its good fortune."

Good days seem to be beckoning to this couple.

After Qin Yuan finished dealing with the matters concerning the steward and the stewards, she did not return to the main house, but instead sat in the courtyard lost in thought.

Cuiming asked, "What are you thinking about, Miss?"

Qin Yuan said, "I'm thinking that we've always acted expediently in the past, and it's time to change the place where we conduct business. It's not quite right for everyone to crowd into my courtyard and keep coming in and out."

Cuiming nodded, "That's right. Before, there were only a few stewards, so there was no need to make a fuss and cause gossip. Later, due to smallpox, it was difficult to move around, so we just muddled along like that. Now that the Marquis has entrusted the affairs of the mansion to Miss, it's time to move to a more respectable place. Previously, the Sixth Madam only managed the inner courtyard and was in charge of affairs at Songtao Pavilion. Miss should at least be moved to a larger place closer to the Second Gate to manage affairs, which would also make it easier for the stewards to move around."

Qin Yuan nodded.

Hongmian, standing to the side, said, "Madam, there are some things you've forgotten about while you're busy."

"Oh?" Qin Yuan raised her eyebrows and asked with great interest, "What is it? Tell me about it."

Hongmian said, "The positions of Accountant Sun and Steward Zhang have become vacant, and many people are eyeing them. People are visiting our Wutong Garden more often, and the stewards are all vying to show off."

Qin Yuan looked at Hong Mian approvingly: "That's right, this is a big deal. I haven't forgotten about it, but I don't know who to fill the vacancy for the time being."

These two positions became vacant suddenly.

The maids she brought with her had not yet established themselves, and she had no trusted confidants in the mansion. She was also getting to know the stewards of the mansion.

Hongmian said, "Granny Rong is old, and she knows everyone in this mansion well. She might be able to recommend a few people to help."

Qin Yuan had expected Hong Mian to recommend a few people, but she didn't expect this answer. She smiled and said, "You're right. Have you been looking at the account books with Hong Ye lately?"

Hongmian nodded, "Sister Hongye is busy, and she teaches us whenever she has a spare moment. I've learned a little bit here and there."

Qin Yuan asked, "Where do you think would be a better place for me to move my position as a council member?"

Hongmian cleverly replied, "Naturally, the row of houses near the Second Gate along the passageway is better. They are spacious and close to the Second Gate. They have been unused for a long time. Madam asked Cai Mama to bring people to clean them up and connect the underground heating, so they can be used for various purposes in all four seasons."

Qin Yuan couldn't quite remember, so Hong Mian said, "Madam, how about I show you the way and you go take a look?"

Cui Ming said, "It would be good to go and take a look. If possible, that location is quite good, convenient, and not many people pass by there."

Qin Yuan stood up. "Let's go then."

Hongmian led the way attentively, and the group soon arrived at the second gate.

Qin Yuan thought for a moment and said, "We've already reached the second gate. Find someone to ask the Marquis if he wants to have lunch together in the main room, and what dishes he would like to add."

Cuiming instructed the old women at the second gate to send a servant to ask them a question.

Several people went to the location Hongmian had mentioned and found it to be true. Although people frequently walked around the second gate, they rarely came this way.

A whole row of houses provided places for Qin Yuan, the director, to speak; for the maids and servants; and for the stewards and managers to rest while waiting for things to happen.

"It's good, but it hasn't been used for a long time, so it needs to be cleaned up."

Qin Yuan was very satisfied.

Hongmian smiled and said, "Then this servant will go find Granny Cai and ask her to come and take a look so that it can be done as soon as possible. Master Cheng's courtyard has already been partitioned and repaired, and we have enough manpower. It will only take two or three days to finish here."

"Go ahead, I'll leave this to you."

Hongmian smiled and said, "Madam, please rest assured, I guarantee you will be satisfied."

Qin Yuan laughed: "I want to see what kind of house such a clever person like you can build."

Hongmian hurriedly went to discuss with Cai Mama. Qin Yuan said to Cuiming, "I think Hongmian is a really formidable character. Hongye has a good eye."

Cuiming laughed, "Hongye was still talking about it. It's a good thing that Miss values ​​her the most, otherwise she really wouldn't be able to stand Hongmian. She's sharp-tongued and has a keen eye. She can even steal opportunities the size of a fingernail."

Qin Yuan also smiled.

The servant came over and reported, "The Marquis has a guest, His Highness Prince Qi, so I didn't go in."

"King Qi?"

After a while, Qin Yuan said, "Go and leave a message for someone close to the Marquis, saying that I will have lunch in the main room, so the Marquis doesn't need to go to the Wutong Garden."

The servant agreed.

On the way back to Wutong Garden, Qin Yuan kept frowning. Yesterday, the Crown Prince came without notice, and today the Prince of Qi also came. It all seemed very strange.