Chapter 178 I want those thirty-three children!
"Madam, there's no need to drive that evil slave out of the house. What if he harbors resentment and seeks revenge? The population of Guancheng is small to begin with. If he harms the common people, that would be disastrous."
After saying this, she smiled and looked at the prefect's wife, as if eager to gain her approval: "I wonder if what I said makes sense?"
The magistrate's wife was only one year older than Zhu Mingqing. She felt both happy and pleased when she heard her bullying Aunt Liu's family and then being praised highly by them.
"Madam Zhu is absolutely right." She agreed, then gave Madam Liu a warning look: "Do you remember what Madam Zhu said?"
Madam Liu quickly assured, "Yes, I will definitely control everyone in the family from now on and will never let them cause trouble again."
The prefect's wife's expression finally softened. "Alright, I came here to enjoy the flowers today, but I forgot about the main business. Madam Wang, shall we go now?"
Mrs. Wang stood up with a smile and asked everyone to go to the pavilion in the backyard.
Madam Liu was helped up by her maid. She watched the people gradually walking away and gritted her teeth secretly.
"What? Are you angry now?" Zhu Mingqing took two steps back, his face slightly colder, and he no longer had the aggrieved look on his face.
Madam Liu's eyes widened immediately: "Okay, you are pretending."
Zhu Mingqing was not afraid that she would expose him, so he walked up to her with a smile and patted her shoulder gently. His action was very gentle, but it made Mrs. Liu's hair stand on end.
Having just suffered a loss, Mrs. Liu had learned her lesson: "What are you going to do?"
Zhu Mingqing smiled and said, "Don't be afraid. After all, your Liu family is this in Guancheng."
She gave a thumbs up.
Madam Liu took two steps back, holding the maid's arm tightly, and looked alert: "There are people all around here, as long as I shout..."
Zhu Mingqing sighed, looking helpless. "Alas, Madam Liu really misunderstood me. I just wanted you to tell Master Liu a message."
Madam Liu scoffed, "Pretending."
Zhu Mingqing's lips curled slightly, and his voice suddenly became icy: "Please tell Mr. Liu that Huaxianglou will not buy food from the Liu family, not today, and not in the future."
"I'm going to be frank with you. If you have any evil intentions, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
After saying this, he turned and left the room.
Looking at her pretentious back, Madam Liu spat, "Fox spirit!"
Just wait, I thought you were the former Luo Wangfu.
This Guancheng is really under the control of my Liu family.
Mrs. Liu thought secretly in her heart, put on her expression, and followed him to the pavilion in the backyard.
Backyard gazebo.
The bright and tender lotus flowers are blooming in the pond, nestled closely against the round green lotus leaves, like a shy little girl, pretty, elegant and very lovely.
People sat on the embroidered cushions in the shape of crabapple branches decorated with magpies, admiring the various flowers in the pond in groups of three or four, cracking melon seeds and chatting. It was very lively.
But they all knew that today's flower viewing was just an excuse, and the real reason was for the matter of those thirty-three children.
About half an hour later, Madam Wang spoke up, "I won't beat around the bush. Do you ladies have any good ideas for these thirty-something children?"
Because she had just accidentally offended the prefect's wife, Mrs. Liu now just wanted to hide in a corner.
But when I think of my master's instructions.
She kept tearing the handkerchief in her hand, and finally made up her mind: "Not as good as my Liu family..."
"I can raise it!"
Looking at the person who interrupted her, Mrs. Liu secretly hated her. It was her again!
"really?"
Mrs. Wang looked surprised.
She invited Mrs. Zhu over today just to give it a try, and also to introduce her to some people.
Unexpectedly, the other party directly promised to raise all the children.
"Seriously!" Zhu Mingqing said directly, "Of course, if you ladies have no objection."
This is also the real purpose of her trip.
She is short of people.
She wants them all, regardless of gender, age or status.
The disaster victims who came to Guancheng had already registered their household registration under her arrangement.
Now some of them are helping out at Huaxianglou, and some are helping to farm the land she bought.
But it is far from enough for what we will do in the future!
Guancheng needs further improvement!
"No objection, of course we have no objection." A lady said immediately.
"Yes, Madam Zhu's kindness is truly a blessing to those children."
The prefect's wife also came over thinking she could help, but when she saw what they considered a difficult problem, she found a solution in the blink of an eye.
It took a while to recover.
"Madam Prefect, are you satisfied with this method?" asked Mrs. Wang.
"Satisfied." The prefect's wife nodded repeatedly.
It is worthy of being the Luowang Mansion, a century-old family.
Even if his property was confiscated and he was exiled, his accumulation was not comparable to that of these people.
Mrs. Liu was also anxious at this time: "My Liu family can also raise them. Madam, to make up for the mistake I just made, I am willing to adopt these 33 children."
"This..." The prefect's wife looked at Madam Wang, "This is a matter that the master has entrusted to Lord Wang. Madam Wang, you make the decision."
Mrs. Wang responded, "Yes!"
She turned to look at Mrs. Liu, whose face was full of hope and eyes were pleading.
Looking at Mrs. Zhu again, she blinked her eyes, indicating that everything should be left to her, and there would be no problem.
Thinking about the master's ability to achieve great things, it was all thanks to Madam Zhu's blessing.
She said, "Everything is based on first come first served, so I'll leave it to Madam Zhu."
Zhu Mingqing was satisfied and stood up and bowed slightly: "It is my honor to be able to relieve the worries of Guan Cheng, Your Excellency and Madam!"
The prefect's wife smiled and said, "I've just arrived at Guancheng and I'm able to solve the problem for the government office. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, please feel free to come to the government office to find me."
In one word, it's a promise.
It instantly aroused the envy of everyone present.
They have been currying favor with the prefect's wife for many years, and the number of times they have met her can be counted on one hand.
But Mrs. Zhu achieved it easily.
Mrs. Liu also opened her mouth, feeling like she was almost unable to breathe.
When she returned home, she vented her anger.
The sound of vases breaking and the maidservant's cries for help...
"Useless! Go and bring Housekeeper Liu's son over here. This lady will definitely teach her a lesson today!"
When Mr. Liu returned home after a busy day, he saw Butler Liu kneeling in front of the study.
"Please, sir, save my son." He cried and complained that his wife had whipped his son until he had a high fever and did not allow him to call a doctor.
Master Liu's face turned pale: "Just say it's my order and go get the doctor!"
"Yes!" Butler Liu cried and laughed. He was old and had been kneeling for half the afternoon. When he stood up, he almost fell to the ground.
But as long as I can save my only son, this little pain is nothing compared to that.
Mr. Liu turned and went to his wife's yard. Looking at the servants kneeling on the ground outside the house, his brows furrowed.
When I pushed the door open, the floor was covered with broken porcelain pieces and bloodstains, leaving no place to step.
"Why are you so angry?"
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