Chapter 417 418. Cao Family Affairs
Jin Qianqian still didn't take Hu Dong's words seriously until the next day, when several young masters of the Cao family expressed their attitudes again after the assessment. Only then did she start to think about it seriously.
Who would have thought that the next day, the current mistress of the Cao family, the eldest daughter-in-law of Minister Cao, would come to visit with a letter.
This is a lady of the house who is nearly fifty years old, but judging by the wrinkles on her face, she is a little different from the pampered ladies of other families.
When she reached out and held Jin Qianqian's hands, Jin Qianqian could feel the thick calluses on her palms.
However, when I thought that this person also came from a military family, I began to understand a little. It seemed that his skills had not declined at all over the years.
As soon as Cao Lishi Li Xiangyun saw Jin Qianqian, she grabbed her hand and praised her.
Jin Qianqian was so praised that she started to doubt herself. When did she become so perfect?
After she led the guests into the hall and sat them down, she got to the point, just as forthright as her personality, "Thanks to Madam Gu's care during this period, these kids in the family can all learn something.
You don’t know, since these guys are not staying at home, I have been much more at peace.
Not to mention that our elders are less angry, there have been fewer quarrels at home during this period.
I have wanted to come and express my gratitude for a long time, but I have always been unable to do so due to various reasons. "
Jin Qianqian also saw yesterday's assessment and knew that these people were really trying hard to learn. Although there were good and bad ones, at least they were working as waiters in a store as the son of an official family, and nothing happened. This was enough to show the good family education of the Cao family.
Jin Qianqian also quickly said a lot of good things and praised her, which made Li Xiangyun very happy.
Sure enough, no matter what time it is, it is right to praise each other's children, and the topic was opened up at once.
The two ladies of the house, who had such a huge age gap, actually found themselves chatting with each other.
When the two of them were chatting happily, Li Xiangyun changed the subject and said, "After studying for a period of time, these children are reluctant to leave your shop.
It's not that I want to cry poor to you here. In fact, it's really not easy to be the mistress of the house.
Now the whole mansion is supported by the meager salary of the old general, and there are many children in the family. Apart from some necessary expenses, our mansion does not have monthly pay like other mansions. "
Noticing the slight change in Jin Qianqian's expression, Li Xiangyun laughed at himself, "There are rumors out there that all those generals who followed the late emperor to conquer the world made a fortune.
I dare not speak for others, but our old general was too upright in character. Even if the late emperor had given him some spoils of war, he had used them all to appease the soldiers in the following battles.
In his own words, he was lucky to be alive, and those who died on the battlefield could not leave in such a meaningless way. "
At this point, Li Xiangyun took out a handkerchief and pressed the corners of his eyes, "My father was just one of his deputy generals back then, but he died in the battlefield. When my mother heard the bad news, she died on the spot.
I was still young at that time, and someone in my clan was willing to take me in and raise me, but all my family’s assets would be transferred to that other family.
My grandmother refused at the time and brought me to beg for marriage. He took me and my grandmother into his house without saying anything, and in order to reassure my grandmother, he directly signed the marriage certificate.
Jin Qianqian was full of admiration. She thought she couldn't do it. "Lord Cao is a good man and a good general."
"Alas, now that I'm older, I can't help but nag at you a little more." Li Xiangyun took a sip of tea, "The children at home have been influenced by him since they were young, and they don't care that much about these worldly things.
Don’t be fooled by the fact that everyone calls them “Young Master” or “Young Master” when they go out, but our children are not spoiled at all. No matter how big or small the matter is, they do it by themselves.
We made mistakes in the past, forcing them to study and practice martial arts, but in the end they achieved nothing.
Fortunately, my father-in-law had a good eye for talent this time, and was able to get help from Lord Gu and you. Now he has learned some skills to keep you company.
For them, this can be regarded as finding their place in life.
I also know that my request may make you feel awkward, but for the sake of the boys at home, I still shamelessly came to your door. "
Jin Qianqian guessed it after hearing this, "But our store is small, and we're afraid that we might offend people..."
"You are being too polite. Since ancient times, people have spoken with conscience, earned their living with their abilities, and lived with integrity. In our opinion, if they can support themselves with their own abilities, they can make a living in this world.
The reason I came here today, besides to express my gratitude for your teaching during this period, is also to shamelessly see if you can let them continue to work in your shop?
Of course, if you think they are not doing well in some way, you can refuse them.”
Jin Qianqian: “…” As expected, he was from a military family. In just a short while, he had already used several strategies.
"Madam Cao, it's too formal to say that. Now that you've brought it up, I won't hide it from you anymore.
I believe they must have mentioned it when they went back yesterday. I have asked Manager Hu to evaluate their performance during this period and their math exams.
In fact, they have been very attentive during this period, and they have handled some things better than the shop owner."
Jin Qianqian also said that even if these people have not learned anything in their daily lives, they have a broad vision. Even if they stand alone in the shop, their aura can surpass others.
Li Xiangyun did not interrupt her and listened quietly, "To be honest, I really don't want to let so many capable people leave the shop all of a sudden.
But there is one thing I don't understand. Normally, there is a shop in the mansion, so why not arrange it in your own home? I believe that with their abilities, they can take better care of the business of their own shop. "
Li Xiangyun's face was full of confusion, but she still explained, "There is only a farm in the palace, not a few shops, and those were all given to my father-in-law by the late emperor because he saw that it was not easy, so they can only barely cover the expenses of the palace.
Although there are shops in the mansion, they are all dowries for the daughters-in-law who marry into the family. We mentioned it yesterday, but my father-in-law has already made it clear that men of the Cao family cannot have such thoughts, and we cannot allow them to even touch them. "
When she talked about this, she found another point to complain, "We daughters-in-law don't care, but he insists on following the rules and regulations that he set earlier.
Tell me, what we have in our hands now will belong to the Cao family in the future, so why should we divide it so clearly? "
Integrity, pedantry, such a combination of personalities, Jin Qianqian couldn't help but look at Madam Cao with sympathy. It must be difficult to manage a family like this.
(End of this chapter)
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