Lady Li had originally planned to use tantrums and make a scene to stay in the Marquis's mansion, but she didn't expect that as soon as she started wailing, Rong Qingqing would have her thrown out.
Leaving gracefully and being kicked out are completely different things.
If she leaves with dignity, she can find another job. But if she is kicked out, it proves that she has misconduct. Once the news gets out, it will be difficult for her to find work again. After all, no one wants a wicked servant.
Madam Li originally thought that the old lady was still young, and she had heard that she had never managed the household when she was at her maiden home and had no real skills. In addition, young people are easily embarrassed, so she thought that if she brought up the late Marquis, the old lady would probably lose face and give in.
But to her utter surprise, Rong Qingqing remained completely calm and refused to back down. She spoke with reason and evidence, leaving no room for rebuttal and even making people feel ashamed. She then threatened to have Rong Qingqing thrown out.
The situation was so unexpected that Li Niangzi's mouth remained open in a wailing motion, wide open and unable to close for a long time, making the scene quite comical.
The servants who had been observing the situation no longer dared to harbor any illusions or join Li Niangzi in causing trouble and lingering in the Marquis's mansion.
The old lady didn't look very old, but she was clearly a formidable character.
When they saw two tall, burly servants carrying sticks walking towards Madam Li, everyone scattered like birds and beasts.
Once Li Niangzi came to her senses, she dared not throw a tantrum anymore. Instead, in front of Rong Qingqing, she slapped herself several times and begged for forgiveness, "Madam, please calm down. I was blinded by greed and ungrateful. I'm not human. Please forgive me this time. I have elderly parents and young children to support, and I still need to find work to support my family..."
Rong Qingqing sighed, waved to the two servants to leave, and then looked at Madam Li and said, "If you had known this would happen, why did you do it in the first place? The Marquis's mansion has treated you kindly, but you don't know how to be grateful. Instead, you have bullied your master. Fine, you can go now."
"Thank you, Madam, thank you, Madam..." Madam Li was terrified and was now in tears.
"Isn't the old lady being a bit too heartless?" Just then, Xie Jingyi walked over, her tone sarcastic. "No matter what, Madam Li has been in the Marquis's mansion for many years, and she has always been diligent and conscientious, never making a mistake. How can the old lady send her away because of a small error?"
Rong Qingqing's lips twitched slightly.
Should she say that Xie Jingyi is brainless, or blind and deaf, unable to see or hear?
However, she did not get angry at Xie Jingyi's obvious provocation. Instead, she said gently, "Since in the eyes of the Third Miss, not working for five consecutive days and not even cooking for the master is just a small mistake, then from now on, Madam Li will be under your care. By the way, her monthly salary will be deducted from your monthly allowance."
Xie Jingyi's expression changed drastically. "When did I say I was going to take care of her?"
Rong Qingqing blinked, looking at her with confusion. "I thought the Third Miss was kind-hearted and couldn't bear to see Lady Li lose her job, so she wanted to take her in. Turns out that's not the case!"
Xie Jingyi's face flushed red and then turned pale. "Rong Qingqing..."
"You have no manners! Didn't I just teach you to call me 'Mother' last time? You never learn. I'm punishing you by not letting you eat tonight." Rong Qingqing interrupted her, adopting a motherly demeanor and scolding her.
Xie Jingyi was so angry that her lips trembled. "You, you..." She wanted to say how shameless you were, but when she met Rong Qingqing's slightly cold gaze, she subconsciously stopped talking.
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