What happened in just two days immediately caused an uproar in the Prime Minister's Mansion!
Especially today, the Prime Minister personally ordered the Butler Zhao to be caned in order to reassure the eldest lady. This made everyone in the Prime Minister's Mansion curious about the eldest lady who became tougher after Prince Chen broke off the engagement!
Various versions of Yun Qianmeng floated out from different people's mouths in an instant. Some people who were superstitious about ghosts and gods even asserted that the young lady must have been possessed by ghosts and gods. For a time, everyone in the prime minister's mansion was in danger, fearing that they would be bullied by evil spirits!
However, Su Qing just listened and said nothing about all this, even though Butler Zhao was her confidant. After hearing that Butler Zhao was punished, Su Qing still said nothing and quietly ate breakfast with Yun Ruoxue!
"Mother, are you really not going to care anymore? Does Yun Qianmeng really think of herself as a human being? Does she think she can act arrogantly just because she has the empress dowager's gold medal? Think about it, every time she saw us, she was always humble and submissive." After hearing the report from the maid outside, Yun Ruoxue instantly slammed the dishes and chopsticks in her hands heavily on the table, with a vicious look in her eyes and her face full of anger!
Su Qing continued to eat without changing his expression. Seeing Yun Ruoxue's impatience, he temporarily put down his bowl and chopsticks, glanced at Aunt Liu and the Third Miss who came to pay their respects, and said calmly, "Ruoxue, don't lose your composure! Since this is your father's decision, there is no need for us to say anything!"
Besides, Butler Zhao was promoted by Su Qing. How could she not know Butler Zhao's vengeful nature?
What Yun Xuanzhi did today seemed to be doting on Yun Qianmeng, but in fact, it was to save face for the Queen Mother!
If I step forward to explain things for Butler Zhao at this time, it will only hurt the relationship between husband and wife and give that cunning girl Yun Qianmeng an opportunity to take advantage of me!
Noticing Du Suqing's gaze, Yun Ruoxue wisely stopped discussing Yun Qianmeng. Instead, she stood up and slowly walked over to Concubine Liu, who was standing bent over at the doorway. With her delicate hand, she lifted the Third Young Lady's chin and examined her closely...
"Puff..." The man who had been servile just now chuckled. "Mother, this third sister has a beautiful face! Now that she's grown up, mother, shouldn't we find a good family for her?"
Yun Ruoxue's words were like a bolt from the blue. Yun Yan, the third daughter of the Yun family, whose face had originally flushed, turned pale in an instant. She couldn't help but look at her mother...
"Madam, Yan'er is still young. When it comes to beauty, Miss Ruoxue is still the most stunningly beautiful!" Aunt Liu spoke in fear and trepidation, her eyes staring at Su Qing's expression nervously!
"Madam Liu is too modest! I think Yan'er is really charming! Although she is a concubine's daughter, as long as she doesn't marry into a wealthy family, I believe that with your status as a master, you can marry a commoner! I think the eldest son of housekeeper Zhao is a good candidate!" Su Qing's words determined Yun Yan's life, and it did not change even when Madam Liu knelt down and begged!
"Madam, we mother and I have been staying in the Prime Minister's Mansion obediently for so many years. Please have mercy on me and let Yan'er stay with me for a few more years!" Aunt Liu knelt at Su Qing's feet and kowtowed to her continuously, hoping that Su Qing would change her mind!
Yun Yan had already collapsed on the ground with tears on her face...
Everyone knows that Housekeeper Zhao's eldest son is a lecher. He already has more than a dozen wives and concubines at home and spends his days in brothels. This lady's decision is going to ruin her life. What a cruel heart...
"What is Concubine Liu doing? Is she not satisfied with this marriage? Don't be shameless. Don't you think about your status? You still dare to be picky! Tomorrow, I will ask Butler Zhao to come and propose marriage! Yun Yan is the concubine of the Zhao family!" Kicking Concubine Liu away, Su Qing stood up with a bad face, and asked the maids in the room to kick out the mother and daughter who were begging for marriage!
After venting her anger, Yun Ruoxue felt brighter and sat back at the table to eat her breakfast. "Mother, Yun Yan and her daughter are no threat to us. Why did you plot to have Yun Yan marry that ruffian Zhao as a concubine?"
Su Qing smiled at her daughter's puzzled expression, then poked Yun Ruoxue's forehead with a finger and said lovingly, "Sometimes, these people are the most important! Mother can't let them do anything bad, so it's better to let Yun Yan become the Zhao family's daughter-in-law. That way, Butler Zhao will be more loyal to us!"
Yun Ruoxue smiled brightly upon hearing this, and coquettishly nestled into Su Qing's arms, saying in a sweet voice, "Mother is still far-sighted!"
Su Qing hugged his daughter, gently stroking her black, smooth hair, his eyes filled with thoughts. If it weren't for that rough servant, it wouldn't have been possible...
After a few days, Yun Qianmeng slowly got used to the ancient life!
Without the disturbance from housekeeper Su Qing and Zhao and others, although Qiluo Garden was a little shabby and simple, life was easy and comfortable!
Yun Qianmeng also used her free time to familiarize herself with the characters in her mind!
"Miss!" I saw Mu Chun running towards me from a distance...
"Why are you so flustered?" Seeing Mu Chun panting, Yun Qianmeng asked!
"Miss, I just went to the account office to collect this month's salary, but the accountant said that we at Qiluo Garden don't have any salary to collect!" After taking a breath, Mu Chun said angrily, "When I went there yesterday, he said the money hadn't arrived yet and asked us to wait! He went there today, and he said the same thing again! When I came back, I asked some servants, and they said they had already received their salary yesterday! But when it comes to us, he starts to make excuses!"
"Oh? There's no moon silver to be collected?" Yun Qianmeng closed the miscellaneous history book in his hand, narrowed his eyes slightly, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth!
Su Qing has been managing the Prime Minister's Mansion for many years, and his tentacles have already penetrated into every corner. Even if Yun Xuanzhi had given orders before, Su Qing still had various ways to make things difficult for himself!
However, Yun Qianmeng loved accepting all kinds of challenges. She could have a fight with Su Qing and add some fun to her dull days...
"Miss, there is one more thing. It is said that Butler Zhao has been preparing gifts these days, saying that he wants to propose to the Prime Minister!" After a moment's silence, Mu Chun still told the news she heard!
"Miss, Madam Liu and the Third Miss have come to pay their respects!" As they spoke, Shui'er, who had been waiting outside, walked in with the haggard-looking Madam Liu and Yun Yan...