"You should also learn from your sister. How can you know how expensive it is if you don't manage the household? Look at your sister, she is now in charge of the accounts of the Duke's Mansion. She works so hard. You should also learn to save some money!" After she finished speaking, she left without caring at all that Xu Yixing's face was blushing.
This was so embarrassing! When had I ever been so humble as to ask for money? And was I rejected? And by my father? Oh my god!
Siqin was also a little surprised. Following her, she didn't know whether to advance or retreat.
"Miss, is this what you call seeking benefits?" Isn't this just asking for money? Now that the Madam is the housekeeper, the Second Miss's behavior is tantamount to slapping the Madam in the face. What's more, the Master has always been indifferent to the Second Miss, so naturally he won't give her whatever she wants like the Eldest Miss.
What happened to the Second Miss today? She's so reckless! Did she think that after the eldest lady got married, she would be the only daughter in the mansion, so she wanted to fight for her father's love? How foolish!
Xu Yixing was still standing there without moving. Although she knew that her father didn't love Xu Yiyan very much, the sense of disappointment in her heart still overwhelmed her after seeing such an unsympathetic rejection. She didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
Suddenly, a voice came from behind: "Sister, are you short of money?"
Xu Yixing turned around hurriedly, not wanting Xu Yiwen to see his embarrassed look.
"I still have some here, you can take them first." Xu Yiwen said, taking out a purse from his belt and handing it over.
"Um... No thanks, brother. I was just joking with Dad." After rejecting Xu Yiwen, he quickly left the place, returned to the room, took a gulp of cold tea, and then he felt that his face was not so hot anymore.
"Miss, are you okay?"
Xu Yiwen shook his head vigorously. This was bad. This was terrible. He had been too reckless today, overestimating his father's affection for Yi Yan, which had put him in such an awkward position. And Dad, too. They were both daughters, so couldn't he treat them equally?
"Siqin, I shouldn't have ignored your advice today. I shouldn't have gone to the main courtyard to cause trouble again. If I have such foolish thoughts in the future, you must stop me."
Since I have chosen to live as Xu Yiyan, I must accept everything about her, even if it is unfair and bleak.
Xu Yixing knew that if he did something out of line like this a few more times, he would be in real trouble. Not to mention that his father didn't like him, the identity of the mistress of the Gu family would put him under great pressure.
"Okay, miss, I'm glad you can figure it out." Siqin had tears in her eyes. You finally came to your senses!
Xu Yixing pondered for a moment. He was now far away from the fake eldest daughter of the Sun Mansion. As long as she didn't cause any trouble, it wouldn't matter. His real concern was how to overcome the current predicament.
"Siqin, do you have any good friends or trustworthy people in our house? They should be smart. As for Mrs. Gu, she's been very proud for a long time. We have to take care of her."
"Young lady, are you going to take action against Mrs. Gu? I have a little sister named Xiaohui, who is now helping her mother in the small kitchen. She is a good child."
"You know this matter is important, you must be trustworthy."
"Last year, when Xiao Hui Niang was seriously ill, you secretly asked the court doctor to see her. Have you forgotten? Now that she's well, she's been wanting to thank you!"
"Huh? I'm so kindhearted that I'd treat a servant?" She was surprised that Xu Yiyan, who lived an ordinary life, could still have the time to pity others.
"Oh... I remember now, that's true. Okay, do you know the wife that Mrs. Gu's youngest son married?"
Siqin thought for a moment and nodded: "It's the bride you married a year ago, her last name is Cai, right? Why do you ask her?"
"Yes, it's Cai. I remember Gu asked her to work in our stables, specifically to take care of our precious horses when we go out, right?"
"Yes, miss, you have a good memory."
"Go ask Xiaohui to tell her that Madam Gu said the stable expenses are too high and asked her to reduce the consumption of concentrated feed."
"that's all?"
"right."
Siqin hesitated again. What kind of a good idea was this? Even if the master found out that Ma was not well, he would only blame Cai and not Gu. What if Cai told Xiaohui what she had said? Wouldn't that mean she would be traced back to him immediately?
"Well...what if Cai goes to ask Mrs. Gu herself?"
"No." Others may not know, but Cai knows it very well. She hates her mother-in-law so much that she wishes she could ascend to heaven soon. She won't say a word to her.
"OK."
"Oh, by the way, you should go to the eldest lady's courtyard later. Don't let anyone else find out. There is a box on the beam just above the guest table in her room. You should take the things inside. Remember, don't touch the box, just take the things."
Siqin's hands were shaking, and she couldn't help but feel scared. Was the young lady asking her to steal the eldest lady's things?
"Hey, hey, hey, it's not stealing. My sister told me this morning. Otherwise, how would I know there was something on her beam?"
Siqin breathed a sigh of relief. Although she did not go in when the young lady was talking at the Sun Mansion today, how could her young lady know so clearly if the eldest young lady had not allowed it?
"Yes, don't worry, I'll go right away."
After watching Siqin leave, Xu Yixing stood up and stretched her waist. She had been too reckless today. Gu must have known that she had been asking her father for money and complaining about not having enough money. As the mistress of the household, she naturally couldn't tolerate a daughter who would gossip behind her back.
I'm afraid that Gu's revenge is about to come, and I have to be prepared before that, otherwise no one will be able to help me.
As for Mrs. Gu, haha, it's not something that can be changed in a day or two. She has been with the Gu family as a housekeeper for decades and has a network of trusted people. She is not someone who can be slaughtered.
Even if she really made a mistake, as long as it did not harm the reputation and interests of the Gu family, the Gu family would definitely protect her, and her father would probably let her go for the sake of the Gu family.
But coincidentally, I just happened to know about a serious mistake she made. I didn't take it to heart before, but I just didn't take her seriously at the time. Now that you dare to bully me, you can expect to die!
Xu Yixing sighed again. If she was still a young lady, she wouldn't need to bother with all this. With just a flick of her finger, someone would be able to assassinate the old woman directly. That would be so satisfying!
Not long after, Siqin came back, her face was pale and she looked like she had been greatly frightened.
He slammed the door shut and ran over: "Miss! Do you know what's on the beam?"
"Silver notes."
This was a little secret between Aunt Bai and herself. Growing up, she kept some of her personal belongings, things she didn't want anyone to know about, all in a box on the beam. This time, when she got married, she took everything with her, but kept some of the money, because Aunt Bai said one must always leave a way out for oneself.
Well, this back-up plan really came in handy.
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