Wang's mother was stunned by the trouble her own mouth could cause.
Now everyone in the manor knows that the Seventh Miss obeys the Madam's every word and shouts everywhere that the two of them are the best in the world.
With a thud, Wang Mama knelt down and said in a trembling voice, "Seventh Miss, this old servant didn't say anything."
"You're talking nonsense. I just heard you talking about my third sister-in-law."
Gu Baozhu was quite angry.
Sweat was rolling down Wang's mother's face as she hurriedly explained.
"Ah?! This old servant, this old servant only said that I did not expect that Madam, being a lady from a prominent family, would be able to understand account books. I really did not say anything else."
Gu Baozhu responded with an "Oh".
Thinking the matter was over, Wang's mother secretly breathed a sigh of relief, only to hear Gu Baozhu ask curiously, "I was just asking casually, why are you so scared?"
Mrs. Wang: "..."
Stealing a glance, she saw her daughter shaking her head behind Gu Baozhu.
He hurriedly replied, "This old servant, this old servant was just afraid that the Seventh Miss would dislike this old servant for mentioning the master behind her back."
The servants in the mansion are not allowed to gossip about their masters behind their backs; if caught, they will be punished.
But over the years, I haven't really taken it too seriously.
Sure enough, Gu Baozhu raised her hand and said, "Get up. There's no need to act like a mouse seeing a cat when you see me. People might think I've done something to you. It's all because of people like you that my reputation has been ruined."
Mrs. Wang quickly stood up and stepped back to the side of the road.
He breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Gu Baozhu take two steps.
Unexpectedly, Gu Baozhu stopped again, turned her head and asked, "By the way, why did you say that? Is something the matter?"
Wang's mother was startled.
He hurriedly recounted how Qin Yuan had examined the accounts.
She was afraid that if she was too late, someone with ulterior motives would reveal that she had made a bet with Hongmian.
Gu Baozhu looked up at the sky and sighed, "My third sister-in-law is really amazing. Not only is she beautiful, but she can also blend perfumes, do accounting, manage the household, and write poetry... My goodness, how was she born?"
Everyone agreed, "Yes, just one of these things is remarkable."
A mother next to her clicked her tongue and said, "Madam is quite the businesswoman. I heard that Madam is planning to buy pepper. Before, when pepper prices were high, many people followed the Xu family and gave money as gifts, but Madam didn't buy any. Now that pepper prices have fallen so much, those who bought it before have almost lost half their investment, and only now does Madam decide to buy some."
Gu Baozhu's eyes lit up, and she said, "Then I'll go into business with Third Sister-in-law."
We always encourage her to emulate the virtuous.
She may not be able to learn other things, but she can learn how to do business by investing money.
Gu Baozhu excitedly turned back and ran away as if she had wheels of fire on her feet.
The heart that had been hanging in Wang's throat finally settled back into her chest.
He thought to himself, "From now on, I must keep my mouth shut. One careless word and I lost two months' worth of monthly allowance, and I almost offended that little tyrant, Miss Seven. The ancients said that illness enters through the mouth and disaster comes from the mouth, which is absolutely true."
After finishing her business, Qin Yuan returned to Wutong Garden and sent someone to inquire when the Marquis would return so that they could go to the main room together to dine with the old lady.
She was sitting on the daybed, resting with her eyes closed, when she heard a commotion outside.
Then Gu Baozhu's voice came in.
"Third sister-in-law, third sister-in-law."
Qin Yuan asked in surprise, "Why is the precious pearl here again?"
Logically, after being thoroughly disciplined by the Marquis in the morning, he shouldn't be grimacing and needing a day of rest.
Just as Hongye was about to go out to take a look, Gu Baozhu blew in like a gust of wind, carrying a black lacquered enamel box.
Qin Yuan asked curiously, "What are you doing now?"
Gu Baozhu placed the box on the table and said, "Third Sister-in-law, all my savings are here. If you're going to do business, count me in."
Qin Yuan was both curious and amused.
How much secret money do you have?
"I don't know either."
Hongye was speechless.
The young ladies pampered in this Marquis's mansion are truly different. Back in the Qin mansion, they would already be calculating how to spend their monthly allowances before they even received them.
Qin Yuan kept a small notebook, where she meticulously recorded every expense and expenditure.
Qin Yuan said, "Then why are you doing business? You don't even know how much capital you have."
Gu Baozhu said awkwardly, "Then I'll count."
Qin Yuan found it even more amusing: "Going to your sister-in-law's room to count your personal savings, Gu Baozhu, you should be more careful. Do you think you can keep your dowry after you get married?"
Gu Baozhu stamped her foot, then lifted the curtain herself and hurriedly ran outside.
Hongye asked, "What's wrong now?"
Then they heard Gu Baozhu's voice from outside: "Go back, take them all back."
Hongye said, "Goodness, there's more to come."
She thought that this box contained everything.
No sooner had she finished speaking than Gu Baozhu ran back and said, "Third Sister-in-law, isn't the first step in doing business to calculate costs?"
Qin Yuan nodded and said seriously, "Gu Baozhu, after you get married, the manor will definitely give you a generous dowry. Your daily expenses in your husband's family will be covered by the family's public funds, and you won't spend much if you occasionally add some yourself. If anything happens... as long as you live within your means, you'll never have to worry about money in this life. But if you start a business, that's not necessarily the case. Losing money is common, and you might lose all your capital. This is a serious matter and cannot be taken lightly. If you can't even calculate your capital, you shouldn't learn it, otherwise even if the Marquis's manor gives you a mountain of gold, it won't be enough for you to squander."
Gu Baozhu said with a bitter face, "Third sister-in-law, I know you're capable. Why don't you just let me share in your business? Others know how to do business, and I know how to curry favor with others. Is that not allowed?"
Qin Yuan couldn't help but laugh.
"Do you know that even brothers need to keep clear accounts? If you can't protect your own things, I won't take you into business. Otherwise, you'll become too ambitious and reckless, and end up as a spendthrift who squanders money like water."
Gu Baozhu nodded.
"So, my third sister-in-law is teaching me to protect my own wealth and keep a clear account of it, right? Actually, all my things are listed, but I usually leave them to a few nannies and rarely ask about them."
Qin Yuan chuckled.
Gu Baozhu has become attached to her, but to be fair, she is quite clever.
"Okay, you should learn to sort out your own accounts first, then come back to me."
Gu Baozhu chuckled and walked away with the box in her arms.
"They come and go like the wind."
Hongye couldn't help but sigh.
Qin Yuan remained silent.
Cui Ming said, "Seventh Miss is impulsive and might forget about it in a few days. If she really cares, she would have checked the booklet and come to find her."
Qin Yuan said, "It's good that she knows what's going on."
Next, Qin Yuan had Cui Ming bring out the new inner garment she had made for Lord Gu. She then set up an embroidery hoop, drew the pattern, and embroidered a few stitches herself.
Cui Ming asked curiously, "Weren't you going to have me embroider?"
Qin Yuan smiled and glanced at Cui Ming.
Cui Ming realized what she meant and chuckled softly.
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