Life is tough for everyone in the household these days. Yuan Zhao had just streamlined the food, clothing and daily necessities for each household, and recently there has been news that the number of servants will be reduced. In the future, only one person will be able to serve the madam and the young master and young lady.
When the second and third wives heard the news, they went to make trouble for Yuan Zhao, and Yuan Zhao confirmed the matter.
Moreover, no one could refute what she said, since the current situation in the manor was such that even the monthly allowance could not be paid, and selling off the servants in the manor was a normal thing to do.
The second wife, still unwilling to give up, asked Yuan Zhao if she would only have one maidservant serving her from now on. Yuan Zhao immediately replied with a half-smile that the monthly allowance for everyone around her would come from her dowry.
They also said that they could have more people if they wanted, as long as they paid for it themselves.
Now, the second and third wives were completely speechless. Although they had some savings, they didn't have the same confidence as Yuan Zhao.
They all knew that the old lady had money, so they were all eyeing her. However, no one made the first move, but in the end, no one expected that Zhou's father would become the one to take the lead.
Now that someone has taken action, others naturally can't hold back any longer.
So, the courtyard of Old Madam Zhou, which had been quiet for a few days, became lively again.
This time it's really lively.
The second and third wives came and went many times every day. In just two days, there were no decorations left in Madam Zhou's room, and even the hairpin in Madam Zhou's hair was pulled out.
This was done by the second wife, and her reason was quite high-sounding, so as not to make the old lady uncomfortable while sleeping.
Linglong told Yuan Zhao about what she had learned as if it were a joke.
"This servant has finally witnessed what a royal family is like."
"It's absolutely ridiculous."
Yuan Zhao had long known what kind of people this family was, and everything was going according to her plan.
"What they got was just a drop in the ocean."
"That old woman has quite a bit of savings."
The Yongning Marquis's Mansion was once considered a prominent family, and Old Madam Zhou had managed the inner quarters for many years. Even though the mansion had been sealed off, Old Madam Zhou still kept some of her personal savings, but she never took them out.
That sum of money was not a small amount. Before they got it, the Zhou family had to put Old Madam Zhou through a lot of hardship.
Yuan Zhao had no sympathy for her whatsoever. He felt it was time for them to suffer the same torment he had endured back then.
"Oh, right, Miss, there's one more thing."
"Today, Zhou's father and Zhou Shiyuan had another big argument because of Zhou Yujie's matter."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhao's eyes lit up with interest. It seemed that Bai Mianmian was more capable than she had imagined.
She had originally planned to take action against Bai Mianmian, but now it seems she can wait a few more days.
Perhaps, this drama could have been even more exciting.
When Rong Ruo entered, she saw Yuan Zhao deep in thought. Her eyes gleamed with cunning, clearly indicating that she was plotting something, as clever and quick-witted as a little fox.
Rong Ruo paused for a moment before walking inside.
"What kind of wicked scheme are they plotting now?"
Rong Ruo asked casually.
He asked the question rather casually, as if the two of them had a very intimate relationship. Yuan Zhao didn't pay any attention to it, but Wen Feng couldn't help but secretly glance at Rong Ruo.
Rong Ruo was staring intently at his young mistress, his usually cold eyes now showing a barely perceptible tenderness.
Wen Feng was stunned. An absurd thought suddenly flashed through her mind. After realizing what it meant, she quickly lowered her head.
Yuan Zhao didn't notice anything amiss, and when Rong Ruo asked her, she answered directly:
"I'm thinking about how to make this performance more exciting."
Seeing her enthusiastic expression, Rongruo offered her a piece of information for free:
"The palace received news today that the Imperial Concubine, who has been worshipping Buddha at the Imperial Ancestral Temple for ten years, will be returning soon!"
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