"Madam, I'll go right away."
Granny Zhang held absolute power in Wutong Garden and controlled a large amount of money. As the saying goes, money makes the world go round. With handfuls of silver being poured in, even the most stubborn person would eagerly grasp at the money, speaking eloquently and persuasively.
Ji Xiaoxiao held a few sheets of paper, her slender fingers revealing bulging, dark blue veins.
"Fine, so my courtyard is not only infiltrated by spies from Jian Guangyang and his two sons, but even a concubine can send someone to infiltrate it. Zhang Mama, Li Mama, is this how you manage Wutong Courtyard for me?" Ji Xiaoxiao was furious.
Zhang and Li, the two old women, knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly, saying, "We deserve to die a thousand deaths, please calm down, Madam."
These were all elderly people who had followed the original owner throughout her life, and they had deep feelings for her. Ji Xiaoxiao loudly reprimanded them a few times, then ordered them to deal with the spies. No matter the reason, Wutong Garden could no longer keep those ingrates who were loyal to one side but had their hearts elsewhere. They ate her food, drank her water, used her things, and then turned around and bit her—did they really think she was easy to bully?
This matter was indeed caused by their negligence. Granny Zhang and Granny Li were determined to atone for their crimes by doing good deeds. On the list they presented, whether there was real evidence to prove that they were spies or they were suspects, they were all expelled from Wutong Garden. Some of those who betrayed their own people were even sold off cheaply.
Immediately, the Marquis of Wei's residence was filled with unease and panic.
Zizhu Garden, the residence of the Marquis of Wei, is the courtyard of Jian Piaoyi, the legitimate daughter of Jian Guangyang.
"Miss, the person we planted in Wutong Garden has been sold."
Jian Piaoyi, dressed in a light blue fairy dress, exuded purity and elegance with every movement. She sat on a round stool, leisurely eating her bird's nest porridge.
Clang! Jian Piaoyi put down her spoon.
The head maid, Du Juan, trembled with fear and bent her back again.
"Can't that woman just stay still for a few days?" Jian Piaoyi sighed.
With the household management in her hands, Hu Yanyan was overwhelmed with the needs of hundreds of people in the Hou mansion, including eating, drinking, sleeping, and other daily necessities. She asked Jian Piaoyi for help. Hu Yanyan personally visited Jian Piaoyi, a junior member of the family, and Jian Piaoyi could only accept with a smile.
Being a housekeeper is a skill that requires both intelligence and emotional intelligence. Jian Piaoyi's time assisting Hu Yanyan as housekeeper was extremely stressful. Putting aside whether she was actually helpful, Jian Piaoyi offended a large number of people.
Life was miserable, and Jian Piaoyi was in a bad mood. She would scold the servants at the drop of a hat. Everyone in Zizhu Garden was on edge and put aside their own thoughts, serving the young lady Jian Piaoyi wholeheartedly.
"Put those things away. I'm going to see what that woman is up to now."
Jian Piaoyi was the legitimate daughter of the Marquis's family. Jian Guangyang was enjoying the Emperor's favor, and her biological brother was the future Marquis. She was in the limelight, surrounded by maids, and went to Wutong Garden.
"Miss, Wutong Garden is locked."
Jian Piaoyi had no intention of knocking on the door. Her sweet voice, like a nightingale singing in a valley, slowly rang out, "You're blocking my way... smash this door."
"Yes, Miss."
By the time the people of Wutong Garden realized what was happening, the gate of Wutong Garden had already collapsed with a crash.
"Young Miss, you actually ordered people to smash the gate of Wutong Courtyard. Do you even respect the Madam?" Granny Zhang said sternly.
The door was smashed by Jian Piaoyi, which was a huge embarrassment to everyone in Wutongyuan.
Jian Piaoyi scoffed, "So what if it's smashed? You old hag, shut up. If it weren't for the fact that you've followed my mother for so many years and have worked hard even if you haven't made any great contributions, I would have ordered someone to tear your stinking mouth apart. The mistress hasn't even spoken yet, and it's your turn to utter such nonsense."
They really are family. Jian Piaoyi's words and actions are almost identical to Jian Gongxin's; they are practically cut from the same mold.
Clap clap clap... The sound of clapping not far away startled everyone.
Jian Piaoyi looked up and saw a woman facing the sunlight walking towards her.
"Well said." Ji Xiaoxiao walked down the steps, her face appearing in the shadows. The woman in Jian Piaoyi's eyes was just like this: beautiful, fair-skinned like jade, with slightly upturned eyes that held an inexplicable smile, which was quite eerie.
I met her just a few days ago. Back then, Zeng Feizi looked half-dead, her face withered and sallow like a dying leaf, utterly repulsive. But how could she be like this now?
“Mother.” Jian Piaoyi paused for a moment, then curtsied.
"Slap." Ji Xiaoxiao slapped Jian Piaoyi across the face with her backhand. The movement was so fast that it was difficult for the naked eye of an ordinary person to see it.
"You hit me?" Jian Piaoyi said in disbelief.
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