Qin Yuan got up, walked to the dressing table and sat down, gesturing for Cui Ming to comb her hair.
Cuiming immediately followed, gently removing the hairpins and jewelry. She looked at Qin Yuan's face in the mirror, her expression hesitant, as if she was considering what to say to Hongye to help her with her makeup.
Qin Yuan said, "You're right, but things like having a child can't be rushed. Why don't we think about how to manage the household affairs first, and how to manage my dowry once the mansion is opened?"
They haven't even finished arranging the marriage, yet they say that having a baby can't be rushed.
Feeling completely fooled, Hongye thought to herself: "..."
But she couldn't say anything more.
Once the household is established, the young lady can't possibly refuse to consummate the marriage with the Marquis.
If we continue on this topic, I'm afraid the young lady will get angry.
Hongye's eyes darted around, and she said, "Miss, why don't we carefully examine the accounts from previous years? Some things are one thing to think about, but another to see. Wouldn't it be more convenient to have the information in hand than to try and catch them later?"
Cuiming was a little puzzled by what Hongye was thinking, so she asked, "Hongye, didn't Miss say there was no need to calculate in detail? Why did you bring it up again?"
The Marquis glanced at Hongye through the mirror and laughed, "If he tells the truth, why does he insist on having you check the accounts from previous years? Is it just to deal with Accountant Sun? If it's just to deal with me, then checking only the accounts in the inner courtyard wouldn't be right."
The Marquis said, "Go to sleep slowly. Let him figure out how to find fault with Accountant Sun. If he does, he'll have to bear the consequences."
Qin Yuan swallowed that thought and didn't mention it again.
Zhang Yun laughed and said, "It wasn't until he finished embellishing the story and the accountant Sun finished that you realized something was off. That's when my older sister pointed it out."
Hongye looked at Qin Yuan, but said to Cuiming, "Miss just wants the old lady to see how badly the Sixth Madam embezzled, but we can only estimate how much she embezzled. Why don't you just settle the accounts clearly? Anyway, we can't open the manor immediately, and many affairs in the manor have been waived. The front and back courtyards are now under your management. Now is the perfect time to see the account books. As the saying goes, once this opportunity is gone, it won't be available again. It might not be convenient for you to see them later."
Hongye continued, "You heard from Shiba that when he was printing the poetry collection for Master Ba next time, Accountant Sun questioned Shen Changle and made things difficult for him in every way. Master Ba accepted all the orders he wrote. In the end, it was Shiba who went to Cuiming and got Cuiming's seal before he could get the silver notes. Shen Changle was almost locked out of the mansion."
Hongye stammered, "It's not that this Accountant Sun is in cahoots with Madam Ba. You and Shiba both find me annoying, so why are you allowed to check my accounts?"
Hongye exclaimed, "When did he figure that out?"
Qin Yuan nudged Hongye and said loudly, "Take it easy, don't make Big Sister lose face."
Qin Yuan shook her head and told you to go pack the food.
The Marquis also remembers that matter.
Hongye said, "Alright, we can fool those two fools. Let me tell you the truth. You're thinking that if Eldest Sister has a baby, there will be no Eighth Madam to use outside the mansion, and the household affairs will be put in your hands again. If the accounts are verified, you won't dare to have any more ideas. Eldest Sister can have a peaceful pregnancy and give birth."
It has no right to use; it expires and becomes invalid.
The Marquis asked, "Do they have nothing important to discuss? Are they holding you up because there's no food in the main kitchen of Wutong Garden? He and Zhang Yun should eat quickly."
After changing into his nightgown and lying down on the floor, the Marquis suddenly said, "That accountant Sun really shouldn't be investigated."
Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Actually, you noticed it right after it ended."
Qin Yuan turned her face and made a face at Hongye.
Hongye said, "Today we have milk buns made outside our main kitchen, but there's no fish porridge or vegetarian buns yet. For breakfast, I just grabbed some dumplings and pickles."
On the morning of the seventh day, before the Marquis finished washing up, he asked, "Have you gone to get breakfast?"
Hongye chuckled and said, "Big sister is not just any big sister, she is so perceptive, she can really hide anything from you."
The Marquis said, "Put a little bit outside the food box. Go to the inner courtyard later and have a meal with Cuiming."
The red leaves are smiling and still.
Hongye said, "This accountant Sun is not without his tricks. The next time Hongmian went to pay for the Jade Complexion Cream, accountant Sun said he had to ask the Eighth Madam's opinion. Hongmian, that shrew, scolded him. In the end, it was Steward Cao who made the decision before the payment was made."
The Marquis led you to the inner courtyard. In the study, the same head servant was still there. Upon seeing you, he immediately said, "Madam, Cuiming has some matters to attend to..."
But you are mentioning it, while the red leaves are definitely being mentioned.
Qin Yuan hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.
Gu Shiba breathed a sigh of relief and hurried over to Gu Baye's side.
Hongye said smugly, "You just suddenly thought of that too. You've gone to great lengths for your elder sister. Can't your elder sister see your utmost loyalty?"
The Marquis is too lazy to even look at you; seeing you only annoys him.
The Marquis said, "You're tired, pack up and go to sleep."
Qin Yuan had something to say.
"That's all he was thinking about?" The Marquis asked with a half-smile.
Moreover, the accountant outside the mansion was also a badmouth.
Hongye said, "I was so busy with those things lately that I forgot. Big sister, does he know what Accountant Sun is questioning about Shen Changle?"
Gu Jinghui called out from outside, "Please wait a moment, Madam, and step back."
Hongye said, "I was saying why Eighth Master's poetry collection was printed by Eldest Sister's dowry shop, and why it was printed by a bookstore. I was implying that there was no shady business going on outside. I listened to Eighteen's explanations. You see, I'm not Eighth Madam's dog, so I hate barking at Eldest Sister's people."
The Marquis laughed and said, "He does think long-term."
Hongye: "Hehe, um, hehe."
Gu Shiba waved his hand and said, "No, no, Madam's arrival is just in time. Things haven't been finished yet. The eldest should go and eat with Eighth Master."
As he spoke, he gestured for Hongye to hand the food box in her hand to Gu Shiba.
Qin Yuan took the comb and carefully combed Zhang Yun's hair, saying, "What he said doesn't make sense. He just wants to take out all the account books from previous years and let others know. It makes it seem like our eldest sister is trying to get along with the Eighth Madam."
Hongye shut her mouth, but then spoke again.
Before he could finish speaking, Gu Shiba rushed out and said with a smile, "Madam, are you looking for Cuiming to dine together? Cuiming is right outside."
The Marquis said, "Are you being too observant of him? You could tell he wasn't right, but I'm afraid Qin Yuan could see it too."
And what's wrong with tidying up a thing you're used to?
When the Marquis said that, it was as if he meant that if things went wrong, there would be no point in bringing it up again.
Hongye chuckled.
Then she said loudly, "Cui Ming didn't rest well last night. She should have had breakfast and rest a little longer."
"What?"
Gu Shiba said, "Madam, you heard it too, Cuiming asked you to leave."
The Marquis nodded.
The Marquis frowned and asked, "How come I've heard him mention it before?"
Hongye wasn't disappointed, but it broke again after a while. You ruined the bed, Zhang Yun pressed down the incense pills, and waited for the Marquis to go to bed.
Once you leave that village, that shop will be gone forever.
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