"Master, Master, you were so impressive just now! No wonder I chose you." Little White's cheerful voice rang in my mind.
"Hmph, not at all. These are just minor incidents. After all, I've fought my way through the apocalypse and gone through several worlds. Playing the role of a nitpicking young lady is a piece of cake for me, haha." Mo Qian's expression relaxed and cheerful, completely changing her previous stern demeanor.
"Mmm, Master is the best, the most amazing." Little White just felt that its master was very imposing, but its coolness lasted only three seconds before it rolled its eyes upwards.
"Haha, you can just keep it to yourself. Saying it out loud makes me feel embarrassed."
"I'm alright," Mo Qian said, feigning shyness, her voice tinged with embarrassment.
"I don't care, my master is the most, most, most, most amazing!" Little White exclaimed, praising. Sigh, what can be done? His master has developed a habit of liking to hear flattering words, so he can only indulge him.
"My little Bai has the best taste, hahaha." Mo Qian laughed heartily, no longer acting like a little girl. After all, it's fine to have fun, but if she keeps doing this, she'll get goosebumps.
“Master, Gao Pan’er is too wicked. She does good deeds indiscriminately and ends up harming so many people.”
"The original owner was too miserable; he even lost his life."
"Master, we must teach her a lesson, to avenge the original owner and the maids in the manor!" Xiaobai said angrily.
"Don't worry, I will definitely avenge the original owner. She harmed so many people in the manor, she can't escape." Mo Qian said calmly, her voice indifferent.
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"Dujuan, have the servants gather in the courtyard. I have some things to tell you," Mo Qian instructed.
"Alright, Miss, I'll go and give the order right away." Du Juan put down the storybook she had been searching for to amuse Mo Qian, and her melodious voice responded after hearing Mo Qian's voice.
"Okay, go ahead," Mo Qian replied, reclining in her chair. She was still holding some pastries that had been specially made from the kitchen, savoring them.
I can't just relax and enjoy life without resolving this issue. There's always something bothering me, and even eating pastries doesn't feel quite enjoyable. I'd better deal with it quickly.
Besides, since the original owner's father has gone on a long trip, the people in the manor still need to be kept in check to prevent any trouble from arising.
Mo Qian lay down for a while, and then Du Juan came in from outside with small, quick steps.
"Young Miss, the servants are waiting in the courtyard." Du Juan said, taking out a rose-red cloak from the wardrobe. Although it was still a bit chilly, they couldn't be careless. The young lady was delicate and couldn't be allowed to get cold.
"Okay, I understand." Mo Qian got up from the recliner and said lazily.
Du Juan helped Mo Qian put on her cloak and tidy her clothes before she went out.
When Mo Qian arrived at the courtyard, she saw the maids and servants standing in neat rows. As she approached, she could hear some whispers, but none of them dared to make a sound when they saw Mo Qian.
Mo Qian sat in the prepared chair, picked up her tea, and spoke after a few minutes.
"Is everyone here?"
"Reporting to Miss, everyone has arrived." A butler who looked to be in his forties or fifties stepped out from the crowd and replied with a bow.
"Well, now that everyone's here, I have something to say."
"I called everyone here today because Father is away on business. Things are not peaceful outside, but things have been a bit quieter at home lately."
"Since Father is not home, I will temporarily take charge during this period, and we will follow the usual procedures as before."
"If there is anything in your household, please let me know."
"Furthermore, the steward will have to work a little harder, collecting the money from the shops below and sending the account books to me. I'll take care of them for now."
"Normally, the gatekeepers also keep a close watch on the gate. While Father is not back, they will not see anyone who is not a familiar face. We will temporarily suspend entertaining guests."
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Mo Qian's reprimand of the servants was also a way of letting them know who was in charge, since the lower-ranking people were more likely to be opportunistic. To avoid trouble, it was better to nip it in the bud.
After being knocked on, they would behave themselves. Aunt Gao no longer dared to act as she did in her previous life, relying on her status as the master's concubine to make the servants obey her and control the original owner in the mansion.
The news of the original owner's father's impending death wouldn't arrive for another two months, and Mo Qian didn't want the household to descend into chaos right now.
Although he wasn't afraid, with so many servants in the house, it would be troublesome if they banded together and stole the house, taking advantage of the fact that there was no one in charge.
"Mother, it hurts! Eldest sister, it's so cruel! It hurts so much!" Mo Lu lay on the bed, crying out incessantly, in so much pain that she wanted to roll around on the bed.
"Lu'er, Lu-ge'er, it's all my fault for not protecting you. Miss didn't mean it." Gao Pan'er sat on the edge of the bed and sobbed.
Her clean, pure white clothes made her appear even more delicate and fragile.
"Mother, don't cry. I won't let that little bitch Mo Qian bully you. I will protect you."
"When I grow up, I'll kick her out—no, I'll sell that little bitch!" Mo Lu said through gritted teeth, his face contorted with rage.
"Lu'er, my Lu-ge'er, you're the only one who's ever been the best to your mother, the one who cares for her the most." Gao Pan'er picked up a handkerchief and wiped her eyes. She ignored the fact that Mo Lu had cursed Mo Qian, acting as if she hadn't heard a thing.
“Madam, Miss is going too far. You are, after all, the master’s person, yet Miss doesn’t give you any face at all.”
"Young Master Mo Lu is the master's own son and the young lady's own brother, yet he resorted to such a brutal attack!"
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