Chapter 490 My Jiaojiao (3)
Chen Ruoqiu smiled and said, "I already know all this, but after hearing what Miss Qing said, I feel much more relieved." She looked at Chang Zaiqing and said, "It would be great if everyone in the Chen Mansion was as insightful as you. You know everything, so if you have time, please teach Yue'er. This child has been pampered by us all day long, and I'm afraid she's spoiled. It would be great if someone as smart as you could teach her."
"Madam, you're too kind," Chang Zaiqing said with a smile, "Yu'er is well-educated, intelligent, and smart. I've never seen such a clever girl in Liuzhou. I think she's one of the best in Dingjing City. Women should be like this, knowledgeable and talented, and they can have a unique charm."
This subtle compliment made Chen Ruoqiu feel very comfortable. He talked to Chang Zaiqing more and more enthusiastically, and only let Chang Zaiqing go back when it was almost noon.
After Chang Zaiqing left, Shiqing wiped the table while cautiously asking, "Madam, do you really want to keep that Miss Qing?" She hesitated for a moment before reminding him, "The expenses of the mansion are getting bigger and bigger now. I'm afraid the old lady will be unhappy if she finds out."
Old Madam Shen was becoming increasingly stingy. If she knew that Chang Zaiqing had come to the Shen Mansion and that the Shen Mansion was spending money to support an idler, she would naturally be extremely dissatisfied. So Chen Ruoqiu had previously told Chang Zaiqing that Old Madam Shen had been in a bad mood recently and hoped that she would be more tolerant.
"What does that short-sighted old woman know?" Chen Ruoqiu said with disdain. "She's more likely to cause trouble than to accomplish anything. How can she foresee what's to come?"
"Madam, do you think this young lady is still useful?" Huayi was quick-witted and knew his wife's temperament well. Two years ago, Chen Ruoqiu would have been willing to play the role of a benevolent fairy to gain a good reputation. But now, with no money and struggling to take care of herself, it seemed a bit strange to give aid to others.
"Her manners and speech are quite impressive, unlike the usual superficial women. She's beautiful and gentle, and she's also incredibly gentle. With her intelligence, she'd be one of the best in the house. If she had no ambition, it would be fine. But if she had, within five years, she'd definitely achieve something." Chen Ruoqiu smiled. Her own birthplace was a place rife with women's schemes, and Chen Ruoqiu's mother was a formidable one. Chen Ruoqiu saw a reflection of her own mother in Chang Zaiqing. Even though Chang Zaiqing was still so young, she was likely to achieve even greater things in the future.
"But what can such a powerful person do?" Huayi was puzzled. "Could it be that Madam wants to establish a good relationship with Qing? When Miss Qing rises to prominence one day, she will repay Madam?"
Chen Ruoqiu smiled upon hearing this. "Such an intelligent person, with a quick mind. From what I've seen of her words and actions, she appears docile on the surface, but in reality, she's arrogant and proud. How could she willingly submit to others? If she truly climbs up the social ladder, she won't expect anything in return. She looks down on others."
"Then Madam..."
"I can't bear to give such an outstanding person to anyone else." Chen Ruoqiu looked out the window. "Good things should be kept within the family, and a good knife should be used where it is needed. But... even I don't think I can defeat such a powerful woman. I wonder how many times... that person can hold their own?"
Meanwhile, Chang Zaiqing returned to the West Courtyard. The West Courtyard, once home to Chen Xin's family, was now considerably emptier. Originally, it had numerous servants, often bustling with activity, as Chen Xin would call his personal guards over for training. Later, after Chen Xin's family moved out, Chen Ruoqiu dismissed the West Courtyard's servants one after another, citing cost-cutting measures. Without the daily martial arts training sessions, the already vast West Courtyard seemed even more empty and deserted.
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