Chapter 122 Why not give me the power to manage the family?
Chunxi went to the shop with the shopkeeper whom Old Lady Xiao had helped to find.
The people appointed by Old Lady Xiao were indeed capable. The original shopkeepers were all replaced, and the accounts of each shop were roughly settled.
When Aunt Jia brought people to find Chunxi, a group of replaced shopkeepers were blocking Chunxi and refused to move away.
"Young Madam, we are all elders who have been with Madam for many years. How can you take the initiative to replace us?"
"We've all heard that you, Madam, are of humble origin, young, and inexperienced. If you rush to take power, you'll suffer greatly. If these shops collapse under your leadership, can you bear the responsibility?"
These people are all old foxes. Relying on the support of the Mo family, they don't take Chunxi seriously at all. They try to scare Chunxi away with their words.
When Aunt Jia saw the group of shopkeepers from afar, she knew something was wrong. She was about to rush back to inform Mrs. Mo, but Chunxi stopped her and said, "Aunt Jia, did mother send you to look for me? Why didn't you tell me you were coming?"
As soon as Chunxi spoke, the group of people in charge immediately surrounded Aunt Jia and complained bitterly, asking her to help them get justice.
Nanny Jia was Mo's dowry nanny, and she could often make decisions on Mo's behalf. If it were in the past, Nanny Jia would definitely go against Chunxi and support these people to take back the shop, but after seeing how powerful Chunxi was, Nanny Jia no longer dared to say that.
"Everyone, don't worry. Madam doesn't know about what happened today yet. When the young mistress and I go back and explain the situation to Madam, she will naturally give everyone a satisfactory answer."
Since Aunt Jia did not express her attitude directly, the shopkeepers became uneasy.
"Madam Jia, you are an elder by Madam's side. You should know that we have always worked hard for Madam over the years. Now that the young Madam has suddenly replaced us, isn't this like killing the donkey after it has done its work?"
"Yes, Aunt Jia, I just had a grandson last month, and my son is not doing well. The whole family is relying on me to support them. Madam, you can't let the young lady fire us."
There was resentment in the words of these people.
Originally, they were just doing their jobs for money, and it didn't matter who the shop owner was, as long as they were paid on time. However, Mrs. Mo secretly instructed them not to listen to the young lady's orders, so the young lady found someone else to replace them.
If they lost their jobs, it would be the Mo family's fault.
They will not give up today until they get a reliable explanation.
These people became more and more excited as they talked. Aunt Jia was a little overwhelmed and could only look at Chunxi for help: "Young Madam, you didn't discuss this matter with Madam in advance. Why don't you tell me what to do now?"
Nanny Jia was only a servant after all, so Chunxi didn't embarrass her. She said calmly, "You all work for my mother. Since you have any concerns about this matter, why don't you come back with me to the Marquis' Mansion and talk it over with my mother in person?"
This matter could not be delayed any longer. Several shopkeepers looked at each other and immediately decided to follow Chunxi back to the Marquis' Mansion.
Nanny Jia had come to look for Chunxi, but now she saw Chunxi leading a large group of shopkeepers to the Marquis's mansion, and she felt uneasy. However, Chunxi did not give her the opportunity to return and report the news. She kindly said, "Nanny, you have had a hard journey. Come back with me in the carriage."
After saying this, without waiting for Aunt Jia to refuse, she directly dragged Aunt Jia into the carriage.
In the main courtyard, Madam Mo had been waiting all morning, growing increasingly impatient. She couldn't help but complain to Mo Yunwan, "Look, she doesn't even care about me as her mother-in-law. If she really steals the show at this promotion banquet, who knows, she might even overshadow me and act tyrannically in the future."
Mo Yunwan immediately said, "So we must take this opportunity to make her lose face so that she won't dare to act presumptuously in front of our aunt again."
The more dissatisfied Mrs. Mo is with Chunxi, the more important Mo Yunwan's advice becomes.
While comforting Mrs. Mo, Mo Yunwan ordered the kitchen to make a bowl of white fungus and lotus seed soup to help Mrs. Mo cool down, and she also helped Mrs. Mo massage.
After an unknown amount of time, the Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup was delivered, and the concierge came to report: "Madam, the eldest young master's wife is back."
Finally back.
Mrs. Mo was about to call Chunxi in to lecture her, but Mo Yunwan pushed the lotus seed soup towards Mrs. Mo and said coldly, "Let her wait outside. Aunt doesn't want to see her right now."
Mrs. Mo immediately found Mo Yunwan much more pleasing to her eyes. As a mother-in-law, this was how she should behave in front of her new bride.
Mrs. Mo picked up the lotus seed soup and prepared to savor it slowly. The next moment, a large group of people rushed into the main courtyard.
When the shopkeepers saw Mrs. Mo, they acted like they were seeing a relative, and they all rushed to complain to her.
Mrs. Mo's head was buzzing from the noise, and it took her a while before she finally understood.
Cao Chunxi replaced all the shop owners in her shop without saying a word. Is this a rebellion?
As soon as Chunxi came in, Madam Mo asked anxiously, "These shopkeepers are all loyal elders to the mansion. You've only been here a few days. Who gave you the guts to fire them?"
"My husband's mother left a number of shops as part of her dowry. After we got married, he handed them over to me to manage. Before leaving for Xuzhou, I told the shop owners to hand over their accounts to me. But a few months later, they all turned a deaf ear to me. I thought they were going to take over the shops, but it turns out they're all my mother's people."
Chunxi was not afraid of Mrs. Mo getting angry. These words directly exposed Mrs. Mo's intention to seize Xiao's dowry.
Mrs. Mo was so angry that she smashed the bowl of lotus seed soup. "Stop making indirect accusations here! You're young and come from a poor family, how can you manage a shop well? The shopkeepers don't dare give you the account books because they're doing it for the good of the mansion!"
Shen Qingyuan took back all of Xiao's dowry. Although those dead items were valuable, they were difficult to sell. Mo's family relied on these shops to make money.
Mo Yunwan took the opportunity to speak: "Yes, cousin, my cousin has just been promoted, and you are busy organizing the promotion banquet. How can you have the energy to manage the shop?"
"You want me to host the promotion banquet?"
Chunxi was a little surprised.
Shen Qingyuan entered the Censorate. The status of the guests attending the promotion banquet this time would not be low. This was an excellent opportunity to develop personal connections. Chunxi thought that Mo would hold it tightly in her hands, but she didn't expect that she would be willing to give it to herself.
Mo Yunwan felt that Chunxi was just trying to take advantage of the situation and nodded, saying, "My aunt has been ill for several days and is not very energetic. Naturally, my sister-in-law should be in charge of the promotion banquet."
Mrs. Mo's mind was now full of matters concerning the shop. She brought the subject back to the topic: "I'm asking you to host the promotion banquet to give you a chance to show off. Just focus on this one thing. I'll take care of the shop's affairs."
Chunxi narrowed her eyes and said, "Since Mother can't even manage the promotion banquet, she certainly won't have time to manage these shops. The affairs of the mansion are also very complicated. Mother, why don't you hand over the management of the family to me?"
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