Hearing the noise, Steward Cao came over and saw a little girl gesturing and cursing. But Accountant Sun's face turned red, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down his long neck, yet he couldn't utter a single word.
After talking for a while, the maid saw that Accountant Sun was still in a listless state, so she said, "You're not willing to put it in the accounts, are you? Then I'll take it back and tell Madam."
He then went to retrieve the note.
Upon hearing the word "Madam," Steward Cao coughed twice and asked, "What's going on? Why are you making a fuss in the accounting room?"
Accountant Sun hurriedly handed the note to Manager Cao, saying aggrievedly, "Look, Madam sent a note through a maid to put it into the accounts."
Butler Cao glanced at her and smiled, "The money for Madam's medical treatment and medicine should go through the public funds. Why didn't you deposit it into the accounts?"
“But, but Madam’s sum is six hundred taels of silver… I think we should ask Sixth Madam…”
Steward Cao glanced at the disgruntled maidservant, then at Accountant Sun, and smiled: "What medicine did Madam bring?"
The maid had no choice but to endure it and repeat it again.
Butler Cao nodded and then said, "Put it in the account first, and just make a note on the side."
The two spoke in silence, their voices growing softer and softer. Sui Qing, listening from inside the room, found it increasingly plausible and called out, "Hongye, come back here. Help me take those flowers back to Eighth Master later."
Sui Qingliang's mocking expression only fueled your anger. You made a move to pounce on Steward Cao, which startled Steward Cao, who quickly stepped forward and said warily, "You're going to Yuyuantan with Master Qin in a couple of days. Don't let him cause a scene and get you kicked out again."
Hongye said, "He cursed so badly that Madam was worried about giving too much. In a family like ours, even a concubine needs ginseng for medical treatment. Even bad ginseng costs several hundred taels of silver. Does that mean the treasures of Renhetang are only worth a few ginseng roots that a concubine can eat?"
After taking the measurements, Sui Qingliang went to Madam Gu's courtyard and asked her what was going on.
But Qin Yuan didn't give in at all.
The head maid nodded and said, "What kind of logic is that? You've already asked me. Is the lady's face so precious?"
The head maidservant angrily took the receipt back to Wutong Courtyard, only to run into Hongye, who had just returned from inside.
Hongye: "..."
Madam Gu stared intently at Qin Yuan and asked, "Sister-in-law, did you hear what the maids were saying just now? Is there anything wrong with you?"
The head maid said, "If it were Sixth Master Gu, I would make you take the note and ask Eighth Madam. Sister Hongye, he has no way to deal with me."
Seeing your sullen face, Hongye asked, "Oh, what's wrong?"
Qin Yuan's words made you feel extremely happy.
Hongye said angrily, "He's right. You remember Accountant Sun."
Butler Cao spoke again.
I want it after seeing it, and I also want to see if it matches.
Hongye said, "You know that too."
Hongye responded and left the room, only to see Xu Zhen and Madam Gu sitting outside, their expressions rather unpleasant.
Steward Cao fled in panic. Madam Gu ordered someone to summon Xu Zhen and said, "He's going to make a fool of himself at Wutong Garden again in the next couple of days. Auntie, arrange a place for him to wait for him outside. He'll definitely catch him."
Madam Gu said with a smile, "Your Zhen'er originally intended to come and upset Eighth Sister-in-law, but she ended up causing trouble instead."
"...Lord Marquis?"
Madam Gu was seething with anger when Steward Cao barged in, making her even angrier.
Qin Yuan said seriously, "What you said, Eighth Sister-in-law, is really bad. Their visit to see you is a kind gesture, and Zhen'er's sending flowers is also a kind gesture. But if you keep the flowers and let them die, you will truly be betraying Zhen'er's good intentions."
All the bad things belong to the Xu family.
Madam Gu said angrily, "You've helped manage the household affairs, and now you're seen as a thorn in people's side. Accountant Sun said that the money spent on the Madam's medical treatment was too little and that he had to ask you before it could be recorded. I'm afraid that his wicked sister-in-law will put the bill on your head. Even the flowers have been brought back. She said that if the baby dies, it would be a waste of Zhen'er's good intentions."
Hongye glanced at Madam Gu's face and saw that Madam Gu's smile was hidden beneath her expression, and the anger and gloom in her eyes had been suppressed. She smiled and said, "Of course, what you say is absolutely right, Eighth Sister-in-law."
"The Marquis sent a message to Gu Shisi to avenge the Madam while he was still at Xiaozhao Temple. It's true that the Eighth Madam manages the internal accounts of the Marquis's mansion, but who does he think the Marquis's mansion belongs to?"
Steward Cao was only on your side, and even laughed, "What do you think this is? Eighth Sister-in-law took someone's beauty cream and only gave them a few hundred taels of silver, and they still complained it wasn't enough. You said it yourself, that money outside the mansion is only for him to pocket, and it's all for the owners to spend. If you want to redeem Pipa Boy, it would only be two or eight thousand taels, and he only reluctantly agreed. What did he do with so little money? Did he take it all back to his parents' home?"
Even people.
Hongye's face tightened.
Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Nothing is ever truly full. Now that Eighth Sister-in-law is in charge of the household, it's only natural that the accountant would ask her before making any entries. It's my job to be careful. It's only natural that the maids feel unhappy and that they're being put in a difficult position. They're just doing their jobs. If even one day the accountant had to ask your opinion before making any entries for Eighth Sister-in-law, I think Eighth Sister-in-law would also be full."
If you were marrying a promising illegitimate son, why would you have to put up with the attitude of a teenage bride?
You and the head maid were chatting happily inside, but you were completely unaware that you were sitting outside.
Qin Yuan also laughed and said, "You knew that Eighth Sister-in-law was a sensible person."
Sui Qingliang called someone to make clothes. While they were taking measurements, he saw that Xu Zhen had brought the flowers back. He asked, somewhat surprised, "What's wrong? Does Eighth Sister-in-law think the flowers are bad?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhen's eyes reddened, as if she was about to cry.
I originally thought that if I asked him directly, Sui Qing would at least say something polite.
The head maid embellished the story and repeated it again.
Accountant Sun spoke up.
They simply let the matter drop.
The maid snorted, and Accountant Sun, his hands trembling, wrote her a receipt. Watching her walk away, he angrily asked Steward Cao, "If something goes wrong after this is recorded in the accounts, who will be responsible?"
Steward Cao looked at him sarcastically and said, "Do you know that yesterday, both the coachman and the groom were detained and interrogated by Gu Shisi? Who did Gu Shisi get the information from? Does he even know?"
Xu Zhen trembled.
Xu Zhen said angrily, "Uncle, does Madam think the person who delivered the flowers is bad?"
Qin Yuan glanced at you and smiled at Madam Gu, "You've left the flowers that Eighth Master sent for two days now. As you know, Eighth Sister-in-law, you're really good at growing flowers. If such precious flowers were properly cared for, it would be a waste of Eighth Master's good intentions. You can draw the flowers here and leave them there as if they were still there."
Hongye dared not utter a sound, quietly serving by her side. Before Madam Ba and Xu Zhen took their leave, she hurriedly called for the old woman to come down, then carried the pot of peonies and followed in front of Madam Ba and the others.
Hongye gave an impatient smirk.
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