With Lord Gu giving Qin Yuan face, everyone became even more cautious.
Steward Cao immediately replied, "We will keep your words in mind, Madam, and will certainly not dare to do so. Please rest assured, Lord Marquis and Madam."
Steward Han also said, "Madam's clear and decisive approach has won our respect. We will certainly keep everyone in line and help the Marquis's mansion overcome this difficult time."
Steward Cao smiled and said, "Indeed, indeed, what Steward Han said is exactly what this old servant wanted to say."
Butler Han: "..."
Gu Jinghui said with satisfaction, "That's good. If there is any violation, I will not let it go lightly."
Qin Yuan smiled and said, "After the establishment of the government, I will reward diligent people with five taels of silver and meritorious people with fifty taels of silver. If there are any mistakes, in addition to the punishment mentioned before, two to six months' monthly allowance will be deducted depending on the circumstances."
Everyone was both surprised and delighted, and they all felt a sense of awe and respect for this newly arrived lady of the Marquis's household.
After everyone had left, Gu Jinghui took Qin Yuan's hand and asked softly, "Were you worried just now?"
Qin Yuan looked up, puzzled, and asked, "What are you worried about?"
A large crowd gathered around the door to watch.
A woman's attraction to beauty is instinctive.
Hongye and Cuiming were laughing at each other.
Although it was a question, the tone was full of hope.
Upon reaching the small gate, Gu Jinghui ordered someone to bolt the gate from the inside, and then had Gu Shiba leap out and affix a seal. The seal also had the date and time written on it, proving that the gate was sealed that day.
A thought suddenly struck you, and you found the butler Cao behind you to be even more handsome and pleasing to the eye.
The refined and gentle Lin Ziqi of later generations never gave it to you, but the military lord Lord Gu did.
The Marquis frowned.
The Marquis paused, then asked, "Could it be that Qiangyan can still travel along the trade routes of the northern frontier?"
Qiang Yanyu added, "The corner gate and side gate have also been sealed off in the same way. A large window has been opened on the side for easy shopping. It will only be opened at the time agreed upon with the merchants, and will be locked at other times."
But Steward Cao can see your talent, so he entrusted the entire Qin Yuan to you and supported you. If your efforts and achievements really make you unhappy.
Gu Shiba asked, "Is it...is it necessary to reopen the mansion gates?"
The Marquis was filled with mixed emotions, but he smiled and said, "If Yuan'er misbehaves, the Marquis's mansion will have to punish her severely before the mansion is established."
If Steward Cao admires your beauty, the Marquis doesn't think much of it.
If the entire household receives the imperial decree, then all family members must dress in formal attire to receive it, and the mansion gates must be reopened.
Unfortunately, no one was tactful enough to interrupt, and Gu Jinghui asked, "Would the Marquis's residence and Madam wish to personally inspect the Feng Mansion?"
Qiang Yan covered his eyes. Qiang Yanyu had said so much that he was clearly going to be honest with him.
"You are stationed in the northern frontier to guard the young men. How can you gather soldiers with just the imperial army's pay? You are also familiar with the trade routes along the way. However, during the war, there was no trade with the major powers along the trade routes. I will explain those details to him in more detail later."
Gu Jinghui had also made up his mind about that matter and asked me to come and inquire about the Marquis's intentions.
Although there's nothing else to do, the Marquis thought that accompanying me to see the sealed gate had caused some delay.
Seeing that she remained calm and composed, Gu Jinghui kept quiet.
After all, you are indeed exceptionally beautiful.
The Marquis nodded.
The Marquis nodded and said, "What you did was wrong."
Seeing your charming smile, Lord Gu said, "Alright, whatever he wants, you should find a way to get it for him. Even if he buys all the pepper in the capital, he's afraid of losing money, so he'll send it to the northern frontier."
Seeing that powerful flame, Gu Jinghui: "..."
The Marquis asked, "Does he know what the decree is, and whether only the Marquis's residence needs to receive it, or whether the entire residence must receive it?"
I paused and then said, "After all, smallpox is a serious matter and requires someone to oversee the whole situation. If the inner and outer courtyards are managed separately, there will inevitably be gaps. You were worried that he might be able to handle it all when it was handed over to his subordinates, but I never expected him to do such a bad thing."
However, because there was no smallpox at the Dingbei Marquis's residence, they dared not approach, but only stood at a distance.
Those words made the Marquis understand Qiang Yanyu's considerations.
Your attitude towards Lord Gu has become so affectionate, your charming eyes brimming with affection, that it instantly made Lord Gu feel as if he were walking on clouds, his legs going weak.
Why did they arrive at such an inopportune time? The gates of the mansion had just been sealed off when they came.
Before Gu Shiba could reseal the seal, he leaped back the way he came.
If it were just Steward Cao receiving the imperial decree, things would be ruined.
Lord Gu excitedly pulled Qiang Yan toward the gate of the mansion. I don't know why, but walking with my wife for a while made my gloomy heart brighten up again.
Lord Gu's smile deepened, and he said, "He probably has a bad idea of what punishment he'll receive before he opens his mansion."
"bad."
In a moment, Qin Yuan realized what was going on and smiled, "This is the first time I've had to manage so many things, so I'm inevitably worried that the regulations I've listed will not be accepted. If they can't convince the public and delay important matters, wouldn't that be betraying the Marquis's trust? Fortunately, everyone has refrained from saying anything out of respect for the Marquis. As for whether the regulations are feasible, we'll have to see."
Butler Cao hummed in agreement.
"Madam, things at the Marquis's residence are not yet settled."
Its pale white eyes are staring intently at you.
Just as Lord Gu was about to say something, Gu Shiba came to find me again, saying, "His Majesty sent someone to deliver the imperial decree, and they have just arrived at the gate of the mansion and are knocking on the door."
Qiang Yan glanced at me affectionately and said softly, "Of course I will forget. The Marquis's residence will wait."
At this moment, the emperor's decree was also known to have a clear meaning.
Before the words were even finished, Lord Gu and Gu Shiba had already disappeared from sight in a few leaps.
Qiang Yanyu lowered his head and asked you, "Want to come along?"
Before sealing the mansion, Steward Cao took Qiang Yan's hand and walked back to Wutong Garden. The courtyard was already crowded with stewards and managers who had come to attend to matters. This had always been the case before the Marquis took charge of the inner courtyard.
Gu Jinghui said earnestly, "Yuan'er, you did very well. You must not underestimate yourself. I say that your abilities are extraordinary and far surpass those of your eighth sister-in-law. You saw how well he managed the household affairs in those few days. You must have been a little greedy and wanted him to take over the inner courtyard as well."
Lord Gu thought for a moment and said, "Yuan'er, let him go back first. Go and ask him. If there's nothing, send a message back."
Hongye exclaimed, "That's not the martial art Gu Shiba mentioned. The Marquis's family has been practicing martial arts since childhood, and it's truly impressive."
The Marquis spoke, looking at Marquis Gu.
Cui Ming exclaimed in surprise, "The Marquis's residence... the Marquis's residence..."
“Bad,” Qiang Yan gripped Lord Gu’s hand tightly.
"He must not overwork himself," Lord Gu said with a hint of concern. "You see, it's wrong of him to be in charge of the household affairs. If the inner courtyard is busy, he can come over. Just tell Steward Han and Gu Jinghui to do the work. We two young men who manage the inner courtyard know the importance of things and will not have any ulterior motives at that time."
The Marquis smiled and reassured me, saying, "It is indeed a hindrance. Before tomorrow, everyone should follow the regulations. Other matters should be simplified as much as possible. It will still be a hindrance until the establishment of the government."
Upon hearing this, Lord Gu pressed his lips together, trying to suppress the smile, and instructed Qiang Yanyu, "If you're going, they should prepare for the worst."
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