Chapter 58
means
In the bustling atmosphere, the ladies happily stood up to say goodbye, and Jiang Zhaoying saw them out of the house with a smile.
Just returned to the yard.
Nanny Liu led a group of people and brought the account books and keys in a threatening manner.
Jiang Zhaoying took a look and said.
"Give me the indentures of Aunt Yu, Granny Liu, and Granny Leng, and keep them secret, or they will go back to where they came from."
Nanny Liu's expression changed slightly.
Aunt Yu is her brother's wife, she is hers. If she gives her indenture to Jiang Zhaoying, won't she be in her control?
"Let's go."
Jiang Zhaoying said this calmly, and the group was about to go back to the house.
Matron Liu was so angry that her head felt numb. She had never seen anyone so difficult to deal with, but the lady said that she had to take over no matter what.
but.
It doesn’t matter. Even without the indenture, these people wouldn’t dare to betray her.
After turning around and leaving angrily, he soon handed the three women's indentures to Jiang Zhaoying.
Jiang Zhaoying didn't say anything. She accepted them all, put them aside casually, and began to take a shower, change clothes, and calm down.
really.
The next morning.
Jiang Zhaoying received the horoscopes of Miss Chen and Master Tang, along with two generous gifts and two large auspicious seals.
"Miss, is this done?"
Shu Yun and Shu Yu showed surprise in their eyes. Although she didn't know why the young lady set up such a plan, she heard that Young Master Tang was very talented, handsome, and had a good temper. Miss Chen was also carefully taught and was a gentle girl.
This is definitely a good marriage!
"kindness."
Jiang Zhaoying spread out their birth dates, pursed her lips and slowly calculated them, made detailed annotations, and stated the things to pay attention to after marriage. Finally, she wrote eight beautiful words on red paper: "A match made in heaven, and a house full of children and grandchildren."
"Sinan."
Turning his head to look out the window, Si Nan hurried in.
"Take this to the Imperial Observatory and ask your father to stamp it, then send it back to Chen Xueshi's residence and Tang Shangshu's residence. Also, Shuyun, prepare two more gifts. They don't have to be complicated, but they just have to be expensive."
"Yes, I will prepare it right away."
Shu Yun and Si Nan turned around and went out together. Shu Yu and Feicui waited on Jiang Zhaoying. Feicui accidentally dropped an account book on the ground when she turned around. She picked it up and looked at it, and immediately curled her lips.
Jiang Zhaoying took a look and the room suddenly became filled with murderous intent.
It’s the Song family’s account book!
"Miss."
Shu Yu stepped forward and pointed at the account book.
"This servant and Shu Yun went through it last night. There are many problematic places. We have marked them all. Please take another look."
Jiang Zhaoying pointed at the table and motioned her to put it down.
She didn't need to read these things at all. She had seen enough of them in her previous life, and she remembered exactly what was written on which page and which line.
"Miss, do you really want to take over this mess? There is not a penny of public funds in this."
Jiang Zhaoying taunted.
"When they handed me the account book, they took away all the usable money."
"What should we do then?"
Such despicable means are not befitting of a noble family, they are even worse than a street rat.
This is a determination to force the young lady to come up with money for subsidies.
How many young ladies from aristocratic families happily married with generous dowries, only to be squeezed to the point of losing their lives in the end.
Jiang Zhaoying glanced at the time.
"Call all the officials in the mansion to the courtyard so I can talk to them."
"I will arrange it right away."
Jiang Zhaoying looked out the window only after Shu Yu left.
There were only a few big trees in the yard. Ah Qi and the others had already cleared the weeds on the ground. Shu Yun and Shu Yu bought some flowers outside and replanted them in the soil, but they had not yet grown well.
Previous life.
She spent two days and two sleepless nights sorting out the account book, recording the loopholes one by one, and then on the third day she called all the managers in the mansion together.
Because of Song Chengyu's death, the Song family disliked her, and all the servants treated her as a criminal, so naturally they had no respect for her at all.
I called them over, but only one showed up after half a day.
She asked Shu Yun and Shu Yu to go and call several times, and when they came back, the two maids still had red marks on their faces, and there was even a servant who wanted to humiliate Shu Yun.
They didn't tell her about this at the time, but only told her later. She was so angry that she almost fainted.
in.
Aunt Yu and Mrs. Liu were the last to arrive.
Mrs. Liu was drunk and had a red face. She walked into the yard, sat on a chair, grabbed something to eat and started.
The other servants were also clamoring, arrogantly blaming Jiang Zhaoying for wasting their time.
Jiang Zhaoying was furious, but she endured it with red eyes. Not only did she fill the holes in the accounts herself, she also rewarded her servants with many things. The servants were all very proud and returned home with a full load.
But.
This time.
Jiang Zhaoying was not in a hurry. After Shu Yu went out to call people, she asked Si Nan to watch from behind. If anyone dared to bully her, she would kill them directly and she would be responsible.
Then.
She leaned on the cushion and fell asleep.
Unexpected.
It wasn't long before I heard Aunt Yu's movement. She came so quickly. I guess Aunt Liu had secretly informed her.
After that, people came one after another.
Just like last time, Mrs. Liu came in drunkenly with a red face and slow steps. When she saw that everyone had arrived, she sat down on the stone bench and started burping.
As more and more people came, they realized that there was no trace of Jiang Zhaoying, the yard was empty, and the wind was still blowing.
When the master is discussing something, there must be a small stool and small fruits placed on the table.
For a moment, everyone was grumbling and very unhappy!
And a question.
Jiang Zhaoying was actually still taking a nap and asked them to wait for a while. The housekeepers felt humiliated and decided to teach Jiang Zhaoying a lesson.
When I was yelling, I didn't know who was
Someone was talking here and there, and I don't know who mentioned the fire in Mo Yu Yuan and the fire in the ancestral hall.
Everyone suddenly remembered the body in the fire.
Thinking back to that look now, they were all terrified, and so they all became frightened again.
Jiang Zhaoying finally opened her eyes after sleeping for two hours.
Washed up again.
Almost three hours later, Jiang Zhaoying slowly walked out. The poor managers were all sore from standing and felt very irritated.
"Sorry to have kept you waiting."
Jiang Zhaoying said lazily.
Si Nan moved a chair for her to sit down, and Shu Yun brought out the account book. Jiang Zhaoying looked at these old acquaintances in front of her, and the smile in her eyes was deep and cold.
The servants looked at each other, and readjusted themselves one by one, holding their heads high and looking very unconvinced. They also found Jiang Zhaoying's attitude of a master who seemed to know everything very funny.
Otherwise you get slapped in the face, that would be so embarrassing.
The mansion is so complicated that it cannot be sorted out in a day or two. Moreover, those who can be in charge are all servants. They have erased everything that can be erased. Even if Madam Song investigates it herself, she can't find anything.
"Madam, you are such a fool. How can you waste our time for three hours? There are so many things to take care of. Aren't you harming us?"
"That's right. If you have something to say, just say it quickly. There's no need to be so unruly."
Aunt Yu was the first to make trouble, and Mrs. Liu burped in agreement. Both of them were wearing silk and had hairpins with very fine water tips on their heads.
This Aunt Yu is not only Madam Liu's sister-in-law, but she also saved Madam Song once ten years ago. Therefore, she is very trusted by Madam Song. It can be said that she can get whatever she wants in the Song Mansion.
"Aunt Yu, are you in a hurry to go out and give money to your son? He spent all the eighty taels of silver last month in the building, and didn't save a penny. He even owes five hundred taels."
Aunt Yu's face changed drastically, and she looked at Jiang Zhaoying as if she were a monster. How...how did she know? She didn't tell anyone about this.
Can you tell so many things just by looking at an account book?
"The kitchen prepares so much fresh food every day, and the uneaten ones are resold to nearby restaurants, so they should make a lot of money."
Aunt Yu was completely panicked.
That's right.
The person who delivered the groceries was Aunt Yu's relative. She would bring them in every day and then take some of the expensive goods out to resell. Aunt Yu would take seven and the other party would take three. At the end of the month, she could earn at least more than one hundred taels of silver.
The arrogance suddenly subsided, and Aunt Yu looked at Jiang Zhaoying in horror, afraid that she would say something shameful again.
Suddenly the atmosphere was different and everyone was stunned.
"Mrs. Liu, Mrs. Leng."
The two old women who were named were frightened and sobered up. They stood up quickly. They had been laughing at Jiang Zhaoying arrogantly just now, but now their foreheads were covered with sweat.
"You are responsible for arranging the entry and exit of the master in the mansion, but after a comparison, I found that nearly 450 taels of silver are missing in half a year. Do you want me to count them out one by one?"
They had to coordinate everything from small matters like horse feed, horses, and carriages to big matters like what clothes the master wore, what hairpins he wore, and what gifts he brought when he went out.
They would just report a little more, steal a little, and take it out to resell, or they would deduct some from the purchases, and they could make money easily.
Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Leng were just thinking about how to teach Jiang Zhaoying a lesson, but now their knees felt weak and they subconsciously knelt in front of Jiang Zhaoying, speaking with trembling lips.
"It's all my fault that I'm old and my eyes are blurry. I made these mistakes. Please forgive me, Madam. Please forgive us for our age and that it's not easy for us to do things."
Jiang Zhaoying smiled.
"Since you are old, I will return your indentures to you and you can leave the house."
After listening to this, Shu Yun opened the box in her hand. There was a thick stack of things inside. If she guessed correctly, it might be the indentures of all of them.
Shu Yu held out their indentures for them to see clearly. Liu Pozi and Leng Pozi were so frightened that their faces turned pale. They dared not to speak sweetly anymore and kowtowed heavily to beg for mercy.
Left the house.
Their source of income will be cut off, their way of making a living will be lost, and their reputation will be ruined. They will really be left with nowhere to go.
Shu Yun, Shu Yu and Feicui looked at each other.
Although.
There were only three real indentures in the box, but it was just a feint and had the same great effect. It could easily strangle these people by the throat, making them dare not even breathe and have to thank you.
"Madam, we have made up for all the mistakes and omissions in the past two years. We didn't do it on purpose. We were just greedy and wanted to do it. We are powerless to do more. We can't pay it back even if you kill us."
"Yes, Madam, please don't chase us away. We are all family-born children who rely on the Song Mansion for our survival. The money will be reimbursed immediately. What do you think?"
"I was wrong... slap... please have mercy on me, Madam Crown Prince."
An old woman crawled forward on her knees, crying and began to slap herself.
Now they finally saw clearly that what Shu Yun was holding in his hand were their personal contracts, which meant he could sell them out and execute them at any time.
And because of what they did, their master wanted to kill them, and no one else could say anything.
The managers no longer dared to be arrogant or underestimate Jiang Zhaoying. They all knelt in front of Jiang Zhaoying, not daring to make a sound.
Jiang Zhaoying said nothing and had no expression on her face.
The other old women buried their heads with their foreheads pressed against the cold ground. They felt as if their hearts were about to jump into their throats and felt extremely uncomfortable.
For a while.
Jiang Zhaoying said coldly.
"It's not difficult to have a good life."
The old women shuddered, hope filling their eyes.
"I just want to ask you one thing."
"You say."
The old women were extremely respectful and cautious at this moment.
Jiang Zhaoying took the tea and sipped it slowly.
At this time.
Then I saw Si Nan, A Si and A Wu carrying out a low table from the inner room, which was filled with the finest fruits and snacks. Si Nan also served tea to everyone, and the other servants brought out all the small stools and closed the courtyard door.
The old women were once again worried!
Some even started wiping their sweat!
"I just want to ask you one thing. The Marquis' Mansion is so poor now that there are only two decent shops left. Where did they go?"
Aunt Yu knew about this, and she quickly raised her hand, and Jiang Zhaoying motioned for her to speak.
"Most of the things went to Empress Song. Madam Crown Prince, you know that although Empress Song, Prince Yunzhong, and Princess Le'an are all favored by the Emperor, we also have to support them from behind. Every year, a lot of money and good things go to Empress Song. Sometimes Prince Yunzhong also wants to make friends with court officials, which also costs money."
This is paving the way for King Yunzhong, who wants to seize that position!
Jiang Zhaoying had an idea in mind.
Too.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's biological mother died young, and the Crown Prince was not close to the Xu family, so anyone who had a son had their eyes on that position.
"That shouldn't be such a huge loss. Why are mother and husband so anxious to get a lot of money?"
Everyone shook their heads, and no one knew why.
Jiang Zhaoying took out four letters. Shu Yun and Shu Yu Feicui took three of them and gave them to Mrs. Zhao, Mrs. Wang, and Mrs. Wang respectively.
"Is your grandson going to start learning? If you are willing, go to school!"
Mrs. Zhao, Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Wang were stunned for a moment. When they came to their senses, they were so happy that they burst into tears and kowtowed repeatedly.
The other women looked at this and their hearts were filled with envy.
This is better than earning one thousand or ten thousand taels of silver.
The Crown Prince's wife is not young and ignorant at all. She clearly understands and sees everything.
These three old women are usually honest and hardworking, and they don't gossip about others. Besides, they are not the only ones who have grandchildren who need to go to school, otherwise why would the reward be given to only three of them?
For a moment, the old women felt so regretful that they shouldn't have shown off so much just now.
The old woman who received the letter of recommendation could not read, but when she saw the big seal on it, she was so happy as if she had found a treasure. She hurriedly put the letter in her arms and protected it tightly, and then they all crawled out to express their gratitude.
"I still need two maids in my courtyard. I'll ask again after observing for a period of time."
This is a hint to everyone that if they do a good job, she will promote them to serve closely. If one day they are favored and serve the prince, they will be concubines and no longer maids who do hard work.
"in addition."
Jiang Zhaoying raised her hand to signal everyone to stand up. The managers also knew that the matter was almost over, so they stood up and prepared to leave.
At the gate of the courtyard.
Song Chengyu was standing sideways quietly in the cover, watching Jiang Zhaoying's way of doing things coldly.
It's a strange coincidence.
He just wanted to see how humiliated Jiang Zhaoying would be, how she would be suppressed by these old slaves, and how shameless she would be. However, he did not expect that Jiang Zhaoying would suppress her with just a few words, so that she could not even raise her head.
The shock in Song Chengyu's eyes was beyond words, and even an inexplicable emotion rose from the depths of her heart. Her magnanimity, calmness, and means were not comparable to those of Shen Yuefu and Su Momo.
she.
She is indeed suitable to be a mistress of the house.
What a pity.
She hated herself!
As his anger rose, the servant stepped forward and whispered.
"Aunt Su has made some soup. Please go over and have a cup. She said she's a little cold and needs the help of the prince to warm her up."
These words made Song Chengyu feel hot.
Looking at Jiang Zhaoying coldly.
Look.
She doesn't care about her husband, but there are others who do. Su Momo is beautiful, hot, proactive and bold, making him intoxicated and dreamy.
Not only did the pair of small hands make him feel comfortable by touching him, but they also made soup for him and fed him mouth to mouth, which made him feel comfortable while eating.
Thinking so.
The business in the yard was boring, so Song Chengyu turned around and left with a sullen face.
Naturally, he didn't hear what Jiang Zhaoying said next.
She said to the stewards.
"You don't need to make up the money or return the things. From now on, you can do whatever you want. I will pretend not to see anything. I will give everyone in the Song Mansion an extra 100 coins per month, and another 1 or 2 taels of silver during festivals. But there is one thing: you must know who you are loyal to. If you betray me, I will be very rude to you. Don't doubt my methods."
etc.
What is she talking about?
All the old women in the yard were stunned as if they were struck by lightning!
They looked at Jiang Zhaoying in disbelief, not being able to figure out for a moment whether she was telling the truth or a lie.
How can you run a household like this?
Knowing clearly that they had taken advantage of the situation and embezzled money, they not only did not punish them but also allowed them to do so.
But think about it.
This is also a means for the Crown Prince's wife to win them over, in order to make them loyal to her in the future. It is also a fair deal. They do not have to be punished or driven out, and the Crown Prince's wife can also gain a foothold in the Song Mansion.
This is normal.
Seeing that Jiang Zhaoying didn't seem to be lying, the maids happily came forward, kowtowed and expressed their gratitude, feeling greatly relieved.
Shu Yun and Shu Yu saw everyone off with a smile, their attitude was completely different from what it was at the beginning.
Aunt Yu just stood there without moving.
She saw clearly just now that Jiang Zhaoying took four letters, but she only gave out three.
Is the other one also a letter of recommendation?
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