Thinking about it this way, Xie Jingrun doesn't seem to be beyond redemption.
At least, this was something she found more agreeable.
However, the next moment, Xie Jingrun said coldly, "I heard that you not only returned the contract they signed when they entered the manor, but also paid them their wages?"
Rong Qingqing already had a bad feeling. "Apart from those five days when they openly went on strike and did nothing, they did work the rest of the time, so they should be paid."
"They disregard the Marquis's mansion and even rebelled against their superiors. I was already being very merciful by not sending them to the imperial prison. And you're still paying them wages?"
Rong Qingqing thought to herself, if that's the case, why didn't he take action when they were on strike for the first time last time? Why did he just let them do nothing? If he had taken action, it would have saved her so much energy and time.
Now that the person has already been expelled from the mansion, they're offering hindsight advice.
This wolf cub is clearly looking for trouble.
“They’re not qualified to be imprisoned. Just send them away, and it’ll save the Marquis the trouble of worrying about this,” she said insincerely.
“You’re right, I shouldn’t have bothered with those lowly slaves. But since you’re so kind and compassionate, always thinking of them, then I’ll just put the wages on your tab.” Xie Jingrun picked up his tea, took a sip, and spoke slowly and leisurely, as if bestowing a favor.
Rong Qingqing really wanted to smash the teapot on the table over his head.
What kind of person is she? She went to great lengths to reorganize the Marquis's mansion, but not only did she not receive a single word of praise, she also had to pay a price.
"My lord, you are unaware of the truth. I was forced into the bridal sedan chair. My father didn't give me any dowry at all. Even if I wanted to, I couldn't afford it." Rong Qingqing picked up her handkerchief and pretended to wipe away tears, feigning poverty. But in reality, Rong Shiqing really didn't give the original owner any decent dowry. He probably already knew that Xie Tianlin wouldn't live much longer, and the dowry he gave was just to appease her.
Xie Jingrun glanced at her. "Since you didn't give it to me, why don't you go back and ask for it back?"
Rong Qingqing was taken aback, and stopped wiping her eyes. "Go back and get it?"
Xie Jingrun curled his lips and looked at her with some disdain. "You don't want to let Rong Yiyi get away with this, do you? I've heard that when your mother married into the Rong family, her dowry was quite generous. But your mother only gave birth to you, so that dowry naturally belongs to you alone. But if you don't ask for it, when Rong Yiyi gets married, that dowry will likely become hers."
Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing immediately clenched her handkerchief.
They persecuted the original owner so much, and now they want to seize the property that belonged to the original owner? Dream on!
"Thank you for your advice, Lord Marquis. Since it is my property, I should naturally take it back." Rong Qingqing said seriously. Then, thinking of something, she changed her tone and said ingratiatingly, "Lord Marquis, I have managed the affairs of such a large manor for you, saving you a lot of trouble. Even if I have no merit, I have worked hard. So, how about this payment..." As she spoke, she looked at him with hopeful eyes.
Xie Jingrun paused, seemingly having not considered the question, and asked, "You still want your wages?"
Rong Qingqing almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
What kind of talk is that? Does he expect her to work for free?
He really is a ruthless scoundrel, and we haven't wronged him at all!
"My lord, I am also a human being. I need to eat, drink, and relieve myself. How can I live without money? If I don't have money, I won't have the motivation to work. If I don't have the motivation, my work will naturally suffer..."
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