Chapter 338 The Steward Arrives, Pei Ji Paves the Way for Song Porcelain
Song Ci didn't know whether it was the effect of the medicine or his mind, but after three days, he felt that the wound was no longer painful.
Qiao Xianglan came to visit her every day and told her to eat light food so that her wounds could heal better. Song Ci agreed. She was not a person who cared about food. Or maybe she was in trouble in her previous life, and in this life she was busy with revenge and protecting the people she cared about, so she had no mood to eat.
She suddenly realized that with the passing of the Song family, her hatred had vanished. She felt an inexplicable emptiness in her heart. In the past, she'd spent her days thinking about how to deal with the Song family's harassment and treacherous schemes. Now, she didn't need to think about that anymore. Instead, she didn't know how to live her life properly.
Wanxiang pushed the door open and walked in, smiling at Song Ci, "Miss, someone from the Pei family is here."
"Who are the people from the Pei family?" She withdrew her thoughts and didn't understand what the people from the Pei family were going to do at this moment.
Soon, the reception area in Song Ci's courtyard was filled with people. She coughed lightly and said, "You are Pei Ji's steward and maidservants."
"Yes, young madam." The person kneeling below answered with his head bowed and a respectful look on his face.
Tian'er behind him was a little shocked. It was normal to let the trusted maid and the steward meet and greet the bride after the bride was married. This was the rule. Why did the new son-in-law act so unconventionally and send people to the Song family at this time?
"We are here today because the prince has instructed us that from now on, all matters concerning the farm, fields and shops must be handled by the madam." The old woman's expression was indescribable. She had been a housekeeper for many years, but this was the first time she had seen someone hand over the power before she even got married.
Pei Ji's men repeatedly warned them not to cause trouble for the lady, otherwise Pei Ji would never forgive them.
Thinking of the Crown Prince's methods and how much he valued the Young Madam, the people below lowered their heads even lower.
"Get up." Song Ci breathed a sigh of relief. She had quickly composed herself.
"yes."
She also asked Wanxiang and Tian'er to take gifts to the stewards and maids below, with some change in each purse.
In order to save her face, Pei Ji gave almost all the cash he had to Song Ci, so she was not short of money now.
She was not familiar with the Pei family and could only rely on these servants.
Having made up her mind, if anyone had no other thoughts, she would stay and continue working. If anyone had any other thoughts, she tapped the small table beside her with her fingers, then don't blame her for being cruel.
The steward and the maids explained the general situation. It turned out that the weather was bad and the harvest was limited. The tenants came to ask for a reduction in the grain they had to hand over. Song Ci pondered for a moment and said, "If that's the case, then reduce it."
The people below were suddenly shocked. It was not the case that there were no tenants who pleaded for mercy in previous years, but it was easy to reduce the demand. However, it would be difficult to restore the original amount of food in the future, or there would be trouble.
One of the elders stepped forward and said, "Young Madam, you don't know that these tenants have been asking for tax reductions every year. If you easily give them tax reductions this time, I'm afraid they will become more aggressive in the future."
"No problem, just do as I say."
"Young Madam, you are young and don't understand some things. This..."
"Manager, I respect you as an elder, but I have already made a decision on this matter. Are you trying to make the decision for me because I am young?" Song Ci's voice turned cold.
The old man in the lead trembled his lips for a moment, but finally closed them.
The others, seeing that Steward Wang, who had served them for many years, was humiliated by the young lady, naturally did not dare to say anything. After a long time, Song Ci sent them away.
That night, Pei Ji met Manager Wang in the study, and he looked angry.
"Master, there is something I want to tell you."
Pei Ji had his hair loose, his long black hair like a waterfall. He was wearing a moon-colored casual suit and was leaning against the bed, reading a book.
"Manager Wang, what do you want to say?" His eyes darkened.
"Master, please leave the affairs of our courtyard to the Young Madam. However, the Young Madam seems to have no experience in managing affairs. I'm afraid that the decisions she makes will bring disaster to you in the future."
He explained the reason in detail, but Pei Ji's eyes remained indifferent.
"Just because of this matter? The management power has been handed over to the young lady. Uncle Wang, you should talk to the young lady instead of coming to me in the study."
Manager Wang knelt down with a thud, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on his back in the autumn weather.
".......Yes, it's my fault." His eyes were filled with tears.
"It's late, go down. Let's forget about this. I'll consider your age. From now on, these matters will be handled by the Young Madam. If she makes any mistakes and gets into trouble, I will help her then. But I will never allow anyone to slander the Young Madam in front of me, do you understand?"
"..........yes."
The news that Manager Wang came out of the study covered in dust and dirt spread like wildfire. Everyone saw how much Pei Ji cared about this young lady who had not yet married into the family, and they dared not breathe a word.
Next month is the time to harvest grain. If the eldest young master and Madam Pei knew that the amount of grain was so small, the young madam would probably be in trouble. It would also be a lesson for her recklessness when she was young.
After seeing the stewards off, Song Ci sighed and looked at the sky outside.
I hope that everyone can get through this year safely.
Mrs. Pei knew who had said that. Her face was filled with joy. "Foolish, you are young after all. Now I have the evidence against you. If you want me to hand over my stewardship, I will bring this up."
"Song Ci comes from a humble family and is indeed not as good at managing a household as the girls from wealthy families. She is extremely foolish to arbitrarily reduce the grain rations that her tenants pay."
"Who said it wasn't?" Madam Pei adjusted the jade hairpin on her temples. "What's wrong with Shaoqing?"
Mammy: "She is very quiet and has not made any move."
Madam Pei was displeased. "Send someone to tell her that if she doesn't seize the opportunity, she will have to go back to the Shao family. I will not be involved in her affairs in the future. I have given her the opportunity, but she can't seize it. It means she is useless. I don't need useless people around me."
"Yes. I will send someone to inform Miss Shao."
She got up lazily, yawned, and was in a good mood. "Let's go to bed early today. After hearing this news, I can also have a good sleep." What could make her happier than watching Pei Ji and Song Ci make fun of them?
While she was happy, her face was a little gloomy. Shao Rong suddenly remembered that she entered the Pei family at the age of seventeen. It took her three years to take charge of the inner courtyard and win over the stewards and servants. As for Song Ci, she didn't have to do anything.
Pei Ji had thought of everything for her, fearing that she would be harassed when entering the mansion, and even sent people to the Song family to talk to her and establish her authority.
Shao Qing sent away the nanny beside Madam Pei, and the smile on his face fell.
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