"This is a bit too few. You take care of the whole mansion, so it would be more convenient with more people..." Yuan Zhao said. The mansion is so big, but it seems that there are not many people.
Mrs. Qiao also poured herself a cup of tea. "I always like quietness. I don't like too many people and too much noise." She paused and continued, "Besides, A Yan is fighting so hard outside. How can we mother and daughter enjoy our lives peacefully?"
Yuan Zhao put down the teacup, realizing that this was also Qiao's own wish.
In the past, when Huo Pingchang was still around, the Huo Mansion was prosperous, but Huo Pingyuan was strict in commanding his troops and had always been honest. Apart from the salary they deserved, the Huo Mansion had few properties or shops.
The two main forces of the Huo family were gone at once, and the Qiao family, an orphan and a widow, could only rely on the teenage Huo Yan.
Qiao was naturally cautious in everything he did.
So even though Huo Yan had not treated them unfairly financially over the years, the Qiao family shouldn't have spent a penny more than they deserved.
"Where's Zhengze? Why can't I see him?"
"He is studying in the study. I have sent someone to call him." When talking about her son, there was a smile in Qiao's eyes.
Huo Zhengze is Huo Yan's cousin and the only child left by his second uncle.
Huo Zhengze was born not long ago when Huo Pingchang died.
Yuan Zhao had only met him a few times when he was young, and his memory of him had long been vague.
But now, Huo Zhengze should be in his teens and a grown man.
Just at this moment, a servant came up to announce, "The Second Young Master has arrived."
Huo Zhengze came in from outside, just against the light. Yuan Zhao was about to put the teacup to his mouth, but he took a chance glance and stopped what he was doing.
"Bang!" The teacup in her hand shattered.
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