Chapter 15 Everything is under control
Before Chu Ruohan left, Aunt Zhao called her, "Why are you helping me?" Aunt Zhao's eyes were full of confusion and complicated emotions.
This time she understood.
Chu Ruohan turned around and said, "Auntie, you and I live under the same roof. Helping you is helping myself."
Aunt Zhao never imagined that the person who actually stabbed her in the back was her most trusted maid.
She looked at Chu Ruohan's departing back, feeling mixed emotions. At this point, no matter how stupid she was, she knew who had harmed her.
It's ridiculous. She used to think that the vicious woman was a kind-hearted and tolerant mistress.
She was never short of food and clothing, and she was made clothes every three months. It turned out that she was being raised like a pig...
Tears of regret dripped from Aunt Zhao's eyes, and her body couldn't help but tremble slightly.
She suddenly realized that of the four concubines in the Anyang Marquis's mansion, she was the only one left. A bone-chilling chill shot up from the soles of her feet to her heart, as if she were falling into an icy cave...
Chu Ruohan told Aunt Zhao the truth not to let her deal with Mother Gu. With her brain, it was good enough that she didn't get played to death by others.
In her previous life, Chu Ruohan was tortured by Gu's mother and made to kneel in the snow for a whole day and night in the middle of winter. It was Aunt Zhao who saved her and gave her a bowl of hot porridge.
Aunt Zhao's fate was to be starved to death.
This is her repayment of the favor...
Marquis Anyang has been running around in the past two days to raise money, and most of the officials who used to be on good terms with him have now become his creditors.
But he was unwilling to bow to the Earl's Mansion.
On the Chu family's side, Chu Ruohan's parents went to Mengzhou, saying that something happened at the winery and they were not at home at all. Only the housekeeper was left in charge.
With no other options, Marquis Anyang had to reluctantly sell off his land and shops to solve the urgent problem.
Chu Ruohan had already made plans and secretly instructed Qin Fang to seize the opportunity to purchase the property. Cash could be paid immediately, so naturally the price was kept low.
The land and shops of the Marquis An's Mansion were all the princess's dowry. Both the location and the yield of the land were excellent.
She is the daughter-in-law of Princess Anyang, so naturally she cannot let these things fall into the hands of outsiders.
"Miss, this is the land deed Qin Fang sent over."
Chu Ruohan reached out and took it: "Well done."
The nanny quickly responded, "It's a blessing for Qin Fang to be able to share the young lady's worries. It's also because the young lady likes him and is willing to give him this opportunity."
Chu Ruohan nodded slightly. Qin Fang was the son of a wet nurse and had been studying under the Chu family's head manager since he was a child. Naturally, his abilities were beyond doubt.
Chu Ruohan's eyes fell on the land deeds, and she seemed to be thinking deeply. "Mother Gu has never been good at managing property. These shops are gradually declining, but the heritage is still there. With a little management in the future, they will surely regain their glory, and my layout will be worthwhile."
"Young lady is extremely intelligent. All of this was within her calculations. Marquis Anyang was kept in the dark, thinking he could temporarily resolve his difficulties, but he had no idea that he had already handed over his inheritance."
Chu Ruohan gently stroked the deed, a barely perceptible smile forming on her lips. "We still need to keep a low profile and not let anyone notice anything unusual, lest we create further complications."
"I understand. As for Qin Fang, I will also remind him to manage the business properly and never let the young lady down." The wet nurse said respectfully.
"There's one more thing I need you to do." After saying that, she raised her jade hand and took out an exquisite sachet.
The sachet was made of brocade with exquisite embroidery, and thin silk ribbons hung from the corners. It swayed slightly with her movements, emitting bursts of faint fragrance.
Chu Ruohan handed the sachet to the nanny and instructed, "Give this sachet to Baoling and tell her that she did a good job and this sachet is a reward for her."
The nanny took the sachet with both hands and said, "Now that Baoling has received such appreciation from the young lady, she will definitely work even harder."
Chu Ruohan only needed to wave her hand, and the nanny would understand, quickly bowing slightly and gently putting her ear close...
Baoling is Chu Ruohan's personal maid. She has followed her since she was a child and has seen all kinds of good things. She can tell at a glance that something is a rare and top-quality item.
Baoling was immediately delighted and put the sachet on her waist. The sachet hung at her side, making her look more lively and playful.
"Work hard, and the young lady will not treat you unfairly."
Baoling nodded repeatedly in agreement.
Then, the nanny took out a jar of wine mysteriously and said, "This is the first batch of wine from our Chu Family Winery this year. It is very precious and has always been a fine wine enjoyed exclusively by dignitaries."
After saying that, she poured two glasses of wine neatly. The wine rippled in the glasses, exuding an alluring and mellow aroma.
"Come and try it." The wet nurse greeted enthusiastically.
Baoling took a sip and felt a rich aroma of wine spreading in her mouth instantly, smooth as silk, warm in her throat, and then a warmth surged in her stomach.
The wine that the noble man drinks is really good stuff.
She was not good at drinking, and soon her face turned red.
Seeing this, the nanny hurriedly said, "I've had enough to drink. Please stop drinking. You won't be able to do your job if you get drunk."
"Didn't the young lady tell you to keep an eye on Sui Jin Xuan? You have to be extremely alert." As she said this, the wet nurse gently helped Bao Ling up. Bao Ling staggered a little, but still tried to stand firmly.
Baoling was drunk and muttered, "Miss, what a fool! Why can't you let go of the Second Young Master and exchange marriages? You have to marry a paralytic when you're in such a good situation."
Nanny Qin quickly covered her mouth and scolded her in a low voice: "What nonsense are you talking about, little girl?"
Baoling wanted to struggle, but was held tightly by the wet nurse's hand and dragged towards the front yard.
The things that the lady ordered have not been completed yet...
Marquis Anyang ran around and finally paid off all the debts of various families, but he was called into the palace and severely reprimanded by the emperor. He was also dismissed from his post and ordered to be confined at home to reflect on his mistakes.
Marquis Anyang returned home in a daze, full of resentment, blaming that shallow-skinned and foolish woman for getting him into trouble.
Suddenly, a maid stumbled and bumped into his arms. Marquis Anyang subconsciously wanted to scold her, but when he looked up, he saw that the maid's eyes were hazy, her face was flushed, and she smelled strongly of alcohol.
Is this drunk?
The sudden feeling of warmth and tenderness in his arms made his stomach tighten and his heart beat like a drum.
The maid had no shame at all and boldly put her hand into his clothes.
Marquis Anyang felt a warm current surge in his heart, and his rationality was instantly overwhelmed. He hugged the little maid tightly in his arms.
The two of them were so excited that they completely ignored the fact that they were in the courtyard. They used the sky as a blanket and the ground as a mat and indulged themselves wantonly.
Nanny watched all this quietly from the shadows, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, "It's done."
The nanny turned around and left quietly...
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