Chapter 162 Cutting Back on Expenditure



"Don't think I'm scolding you just to have fun with you. I used to be scolded from childhood to adulthood, so now I can better protect the queen."

"My queen has already said that anyone who feels that they can't stay here any longer can leave immediately. I will never say a bad word about it."

Hearing her say this, the four little girls remained silent.

But Yan'er continued.

"Don't worry, in this palace, as long as you follow me, Yan'er, and our princess, you will be able to eat and drink delicious food and drink spicy drinks!"

"If anyone in the palace dares to bully you, tell me Yan'er, and I will report it to the queen, and let the queen beat the bully into a pig-head!"

Hearing Yan'er's words, the four little maids all covered their mouths and smiled.

It was Yan'er's casual words that suddenly brought her and the four little girls closer together.

Plus, they are of similar age, so getting along with each other shouldn't be difficult.

These four little girls are not young, but they look a little thin due to lack of nutrition.

At this time Qian Ruoyu also walked in. When Yan'er saw Qian Ruoyu, she lowered her head and said.

"Hello, Madam."

The four little girls behind her also began to imitate Yan'er and greet Qian Ruoyu one after another.

After all, before this, Yan'er would not come to visit Qian Ruoyu so casually. The relationship between the two of them was already very familiar.

But Yan'er wanted to set a better example for the four little girls behind her, so she was so respectful to Qian Ruoyu.

Qian Ruoyu didn't say much, just nodded slightly.

Qian Ruoyu glanced at the four girls and then spoke to Yan'er.

"From now on, you will take good care of the four girls. This princess will not interfere. You just need to teach them well."

Hearing Qian Ruoyu say this, Yan'er nodded quickly.

Qian Ruoyu then went into her room and decided to have a good rest.

But soon after Qian Ruoyu lay down, a loud noise suddenly appeared at the door of Yueya Pavilion.

Amidst the noise, Qian Ruoyu heard Daner's voice.

And then Qian Ruoyu also heard Yan'er's voice.

Then Li Zhiyi's sharp voice was heard.

"Oh my, so she really is the Princess. I didn't expect that in addition to this maid, she also invited four little maids to come over. Princess, your courtyard has a lot of expenses!"

Li Zhiyi's voice made Qian Ruoyu stand up from the bed immediately.

If only Dan'er came today, Qian Ruoyu felt that Yan'er might be able to handle it.

But now that even Li Zhiyi has come, she has to get up, lest her maids get bullied and have nowhere to complain.

After all, this place is her own Yueya Pavilion. What qualifications does Li Zhiyi have to act so arrogantly in this place?

Besides, I am the principal wife of the palace. When is it her turn as a concubine to make a scene?

After getting up, Qian Ruoyu tidied her clothes a little, then quickly walked out of the room and headed towards the gate of the yard.

Sure enough, just after Qian Ruoyu got up, he immediately saw Li Zhiyi and Dan'er appearing at the door of his Yueya Pavilion. They looked arrogant, as if they had come to cause trouble on purpose.

Although Yan'er wanted to say something while standing at the door, she didn't dare to speak because of Li Zhiyi's presence.

After all, no matter what, Li Zhiyi is still a concubine. Although the queen is only a concubine, she already has a high enough position in this palace, and the prince still dotes on her.

"Why don't you explain it to me? Isn't your queen here? There are five maids for a small courtyard. If this matter is brought to the prince, what will he think?"

Li Zhiyi was furious.

And at this moment Qian Ruoyu also spoke.

"Li Zhiyi, you are so brave! You are here to teach my maid a lesson because you have nothing better to do than to eat!"

After suddenly hearing Qian Ruoyu's voice, Li Zhiyi was also startled and even subconsciously took a step back.

Fortunately, she bumped into Dan'er behind her, otherwise she might have really fallen.

Daner pushed her gently and spoke softly behind her.

"My lady, don't be afraid. We are right this time."

After hearing this, Li Zhiyi nodded heavily, then took two steps forward, looking intimidating.

Li Zhiyi said.

"I... when did I say I would teach your maid a lesson? I just wanted to remind you to save money for the palace!"

Then she pointed at the four little girls that Qian Ruoyu had just hired.

"I'm not saying this, sister! The expenses of the palace are already very huge, and now you have invited four little girls. Don't you know that this will have a huge impact on the expenses of the palace?"

"Besides, the prince said today that the palace's expenses are too high, and the prince plans to lay off some staff."

When saying this, Li Zhiyi downplayed it, as if nothing had to do with her.

She was acting like a token of authority by taking the chicken feather given by the prince and making a scene in Yueya Pavilion!

But Li Zhiyi forgot one thing. In her Zhiyi Pavilion, besides Dan'er, there were two other old maids and six other maids.

These only belong to Zhiyi Pavilion, not to mention the maids who usually help Zhiyi Pavilion wash clothes and clean the room.

It seemed that there were about ten people taking care of the entire Zhiyi Pavilion, so it looked so clean and new, and there was also a scent.

These are simply incomparable to Qian Ruoyu's Yueya Pavilion.

Before Qian Ruoyu moved in, although Yueya Pavilion had been prepared, there was no official princess.

Long before Qian Ruoyu came into the family, Li Zhiyi had thought several times about moving into Yueya Pavilion, but every suggestion was ignored by Qian Ruoyu, otherwise she would have really lived there.

However, Qian Ruoyu was very clear that no matter how Li Zhiyi acted coquettishly towards Chu Mobai, she was not qualified to live in Yueya Pavilion. Yueya Pavilion was located at the back of the center of the entire palace, behind the main seat.

Only the princess consort is qualified to live in the Yueya Pavilion.

If Lai Chi-yi insisted on moving in by force, she would not only be scolded by many people, but it would also be considered an act of usurpation.

Usurpation is a serious crime!

I'm afraid that the clan government will intervene forcibly at that time, and it is very likely that Li Zhiyi will be taken away. Even Chu Mobai may not take action to stop it, because usurpation is a crime almost as serious as treason.

It was precisely because of this that Li Zhiyi was not stupid enough to force her way into Yueya Pavilion, but in her heart she was also very jealous of Qian Ruoyu for being able to live in this place.

You should know that Yueya Pavilion is much larger than Zhiyi Pavilion!


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