Chapter 95 The eldest daughter manages the household
"You have to take good care of the baby this time, okay? Now you don't have to worry about food and clothing, don't let it be like when you were pregnant with your second and third child, making both the adults and the child feel dry and timid..."
"Oh, I understand, don't worry, I'm not a young wife anymore, I have experience."
"What experience do you have? It's been so many years since you got pregnant with your second and third child. What else do you know? No, I was thinking about moving in with you. That unfortunate child Suozi is not at home. Look how worried I am now."
The old lady kept chattering around her daughter-in-law, saying all kinds of useless gossip, but Mrs. Xu always responded with good temper.
"No need, mother. Why are you still thinking about me at your age? I have people to help me, and the two girls can handle all the things at home. I won't be burdened by them, don't worry."
"What use are these two little girls? How can I..."
“Ahem!”
The old man, noticing his eldest granddaughter's gaze, pretended to cough twice, trying not to hide the joy on his face.
"Look at you, old woman, just listen to whatever your daughter-in-law arranges.
There are so many things going on in and out of the house, and how can you sort them out if you can't even read a single word? If you go back to the kitchen and buy a basket of eggs, I bet you won't be able to reconcile the bill.
Let the kids handle it, it's better than the two of us old, dry guys taking the lead."
"Ah! You old man are the dry old man! Don't think I don't know that this is an insult!"
After spitting at the old man, she glanced at her eldest granddaughter unhappily. The old lady was in a good mood today and didn't want to bother with this little girl who loved to talk nonsense.
"Big girl, second girl, your mother said that she wants to leave the family affairs to you two, are you willing to do it?"
Before Jiang Wan could respond, her sister rushed out and patted her chest.
"What's wrong with my sister? She's good at everything she does! Grandma, just wait and see. We two sisters are going to run the household perfectly!"
Jiang Han has perfectly inherited her mother's sister-con personality. In her shallow life experience, Jiang Wan has almost become an omnipotent being.
"One line is another's way, that's a basket!"
The old lady also glanced at her second granddaughter in annoyance. These two girls would argue with her every day. Fortunately, she had such a good-natured grandmother to be theirs, otherwise these two girls would probably be beaten eight times a day!
"Big girl, what do you think, will it succeed or not?"
Jiang Wan nodded with a smile.
"Grandma, since you've already given the order, what can't be done? Even if the second son and I can't manage it in the end, don't you still have us to take charge?
"Old lady, you are such a particular person, how can you watch your two granddaughters lose face? It's definitely not possible, right? I still understand you, grandma."
It must be said that the eldest brother is smarter than the second brother, and his words to coax people are flawless.
So the old lady nodded with satisfaction.
"Why take a step back? Aren't your legs and feet tired? Don't just say those nice things. Anyway, just know what's going on in your heart, and don't let anyone fool you later.
"This little fortune in our family was earned by your parents with great difficulty. Your future wives and daughters will all be relying on this little fortune, so please don't waste it! Do you hear me?"
"Hey, I heard it."
Jiang Wan really admired herself. Her temper was really good now, and she didn't disappoint her mother's teaching of working hard from dawn to dusk.
After everything was discussed with the old and young in the family, the first and second housekeepers Jiang officially took up their posts the next day.
There was a charcoal fire burning in the hall, and the two sisters sat around it, not feeling that cold at all.
"Sister, it's so nice to be rich! We used to rely on shivering to keep warm every winter. The price of black charcoal is so high, and we can't afford to burn firewood all the time to keep warm. The chilblains on my hands only stopped growing this year."
Looking at his snow-white little paws, Jiang Han felt that the sufferings he had suffered in the past seemed like things from his previous life, or rather, the happiness of his current life was not real at all.
"Well, we are all blessed by Dad. If he hadn't fought bravely and followed the Emperor through bloody battles, we wouldn't be able to use the silver charcoal or even the black charcoal now."
"Isn't it? But I have to say, this charcoal fire is really expensive! A few days ago, I only knew that this thing kept me warm, but I didn't think about how much it sold for. I was just checking the accounts with the accountant, and I was shocked. It's true that the old saying is true: only when you are in charge of the household do you know how expensive firewood and rice are. It's really expensive!"
Jiang Wan also nodded.
She had never figured out how to convert ancient prices into modern ones. Anyway, she didn't have to worry about it when her parents were in charge of the family. But now that she has taken over, she really has the same feelings as her sister.
At first, she thought her subordinates were fooling her, making up that ridiculous thing about an egg costing one ounce of silver. But after she actually went out to check, she realized that the prices in the capital were indeed not low.
No wonder the ancients complained and grumbled, saying that living in the capital city was not easy. Everything needed money to feed and feed this large family. As soon as you open your eyes, you owe the world a fortune. It would be a miracle if you didn't complain!
If there is no mistress in the family who is good at budgeting and managing the household, the whole family will be in chaos.
"Don't worry about the charcoal. We don't need expensive stuff like Ruitan and Hongluotan anyway. We can still afford this silver charcoal."
Jiang Han hummed twice.
"Can you please not tell me that to provoke me? I never dreamed that charcoal could be sold for more than meat! No wonder Liu Manyin teased me about being a bumpkin. Now I think I really deserve that title."
"Haha, are you still thinking about this?"
"I can't forget her. I'll remember her forever! From now on, I'll learn everything, good and bad, and I'll definitely surpass that stinky girl!"
"Well, as long as you're happy."
While the two sisters were chatting, Hongzhu Luguo came over with the manager of the sewing room.
"Miss, Aunt Liu is here."
The old woman called Aunt Liu was about forty years old, with regular features and a slightly thin face. However, she had a naturally smiling face and looked very kind.
"Greetings to the eldest and second young ladies."
"Hurry up and get up. It must be tiring for you to come all the way here in such a cold day. Come over here and sit by the fire and chat."
Jiang Wan imitated his mother's friendly demeanor in daily affairs, and smiled and invited people to sit down and talk.
After all, Aunt Liu did not sell herself into the mansion. She came here with her skills to apply for the position of manager. Her mother was usually very nice to these people, so she had no intention of showing off.
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