"Everyone is here." Madam Mu glanced around from her seat. Mu Qianxue was the last one to come in. Madam Mu glanced at her and waved to her, "Xue'er, come here."
"Grandma." Mu Qianxue smiled sweetly, a smile as warm as the spring sunshine, harmless to both humans and animals. She slowly walked over and sat next to Madam Mu.
Everyone turned their eyes to Mu Qianxue, some were envious, some were jealous.
Mu Qianjiao twisted her handkerchief with an unhappy look on her face, muttering, "Grandma is so partial. She only cares about favoring my second sister."
Although her voice was soft, the whole room was so quiet that everyone could hear it clearly.
Qin tugged at Mu Qianjiao's sleeve and said, "Jiaojiao, what nonsense are you talking about? You're jealous of your second sister."
Mu Qianjiao shook off Qin's hand and said, "Mother, I'm telling the truth."
"You all favor the second sister, humph!"
Mu Qianjiao wiped her tears in anger and ran away without caring about any etiquette or rules.
"Jiaojiao!" Qin called out, but Mu Qianjiao didn't hear it at all and ran out.
Qin stood up and wanted to chase after her, but Madam Mu finally spoke: "Qin, sit down!"
She instructed Mother Mu: "Sixiaojie is so ignorant of etiquette, go and make her copy the "Women's Virtues" and "Women's Training" fifty times."
"Mom, if you copy it so many times, Jiaojiao's hands will be broken."
Mu Qianjiao had been spoiled since she was a child, and had never written so many words. Qin couldn't bear it and was worried that it would tire her daughter out.
Besides, since Xueer came back, she really ignored her feelings.
Madam Mu looked at Qin with a calm and composed look: "Speaking of which, you, as a mother, should bear most of the responsibility for Jiaojiao's condition."
"A good girl was raised by you, but she has become like this. She has no respect for her elders and doesn't follow the rules. You need to learn the virtues of a woman again. Just accompany her and copy."
"Mother..." Qin's eyes widened.
She knew that her mother had gathered them together today to hand over the power of household management. Now her mother was punishing her in front of so many people without giving her any face. How could she convince everyone if she took over the power of household management?
Or... my mother had no intention of handing over the power of household chores to me.
Thinking of this possibility, Qin looked at Gu Yunran. She had heard that Gu Yunran was very good at managing the backyard of the mansion...
She turned her gaze to Mu Qianxue, who was lying beside Old Madam Mu, and smiled gently.
The old lady's love for Xue'er is self-evident. Xue'er is smart and has a good temper. The old lady is most likely to hand over the power of household affairs to Xue'er.
Thinking of this, Qin felt much happier.
It doesn't matter if she can't get the power of managing the finances, it's the same if she hands it over to Xue'er. Xue'er is her daughter after all. There is no difference between giving it to Xue'er and giving it to her.
The more Qin thought about it, the happier she became, and her back straightened up. Not only did she not complain at all, she also smiled and thanked the old lady.
"My mother taught me, and my daughter-in-law must follow her teachings!"
Seeing that Qin was so well behaved today, Madam Mu's expression finally improved a little.
She said, "I called everyone here today..." She started coughing before she could finish a word, "cough cough..."
Mother Mu stood beside the old lady and was about to comfort her, but someone was one step faster than her.
"Grandma, please speak slowly..." Mu Qianxue patted Madam Mu's back to help her breathe, and said with concern, "If you feel uncomfortable, please rest for now."
"Oh..." Old Madam Mu was pleased to see her granddaughter was sensible and well-behaved.
"Xue'er, grandma has an old illness. She's old and there's nothing we can do about it. Medicine doesn't help anymore."
"I was just planning to hand over the power of household management and have a good rest."
Mu Qianxue's eyes lit up slightly, but she quickly suppressed her excitement and said calmly, "Grandma is right. Health is important."
"Yes." Madam Mu took a breath and looked at everyone with a smile, "The Mu Mansion is such a big family, it's not easy to manage. Only capable people can take charge."
Everyone's eyes turned to Mu Qianxue at the same time. The old lady favored her so much, and Mu Qianxue was smart, so the power to lead the family would definitely be hers.
Only Gu Yunran had an indifferent expression, as if it had nothing to do with him.
“Congratulations, second…” Before the young lady could finish her words, the old lady’s voice rang out again.
"Yun Ran, who do you think is capable of doing this?"
Gu Yunran was sitting there and about to fall asleep when she was suddenly called by Old Madam Mu. She was startled and immediately became alert.
"Grandmother, I don't dare to speculate on your thoughts, let alone give you any advice." She paused and continued, "Actually, Grandmother, you already have a candidate in mind. Yun Ran is stupid, so please give me some advice."
Madam Mu burst into laughter: "Hahahaha...you kid, your grandmother wasn't as smart as you when I was your age."
She winked at Mother Mu and said, "Go get those seals, cards, and keys."
"good."
Mother Mu turned around and went into the house to get something. Since it had been prepared in advance, Mother Mu took the things out as soon as she entered the house.
"The old ladies are all here."
"Okay." Old Madam Mu took the wooden box. She had guarded it for fifty years. She was a little reluctant to give it up, but she would eventually pass it on to the next generation.
Mu Qianxue looked at the exquisite nanmu box, her eyes shining slightly, but she concealed her emotions for just a moment.
Qin smiled and said, "Mother, that box is quite heavy for you to carry. Give it to Xue'er quickly."
Mu Qianxue blushed and looked at Qin, saying unhappily, "Mother, don't talk nonsense. Xue'er is still young, how can she manage the household?"
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