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They all whispered praises of Yang Cui.
In this society, people at the bottom of society are actually the easiest to satisfy.
Hearing their praise of Yang Cui, Xi Hongmei couldn't help but smile and said, "Our lady is the best. Please sit down and wait. She will be here shortly."
Less than fifteen minutes later, Yang Cui arrived with her two children.
"Greetings, Madam and Miss."
"Everyone, please sit down, don't be shy." Yang Cui sat in the main seat, with Er Ya and San Ya sitting on either side.
In this era, early marriage was common. Yang Cui often took Er Ya and San Ya with her, hoping that they could learn something from her so that they could manage the household well in the future.
"I've called you all here today for two reasons: first, to get to know you heroes who defend our country; and second, to announce a few things."
As soon as Yang Cui finished speaking, Qinghua stood up and said, "Madam, are you trying to send us away?"
As soon as Qinghua finished speaking, everyone became restless, looking at Yang Cui with tension and fear.
Xi Hongmei sternly rebuked, "Did you dare interrupt Madam? That's rude!"
Qinghua choked.
Everyone knows about Yang Cui's background. As a woman herself, Qinghua is naturally jealous and envious. At the same time, she feels that even though Yang Cui has married Cen Xiao, she is essentially the same as her. In addition, Yang Cui treats them well, so Qinghua thinks that Yang Cui is weak and easy to bully.
Then Qinghua continued, "We were just saying that Madam is kind and generous. We've been in this manor for so long and have long considered this place our own home. Madam, you've only just arrived and you want to send us away. What kind of logic is that? Can't you tolerate us at all? Does the General know about what you're doing? We want to see the General and ask him to stand up for us."
"Drag him away and slap him twenty times."
Tian Liu, the man from Qinghua, stepped forward, knelt on the ground, and begged for mercy: "Please, Madam, have mercy and spare her this time."
Yang Cui remained unmoved.
Immediately afterwards, several loud slaps were heard as Su Yutang, holding Qinghua, was slapped twenty times by Xi Hongmei.
"Do you know you were wrong?" Xi Hongmei asked loudly.
Now, Qinghua realized that Yang Cui wasn't as easy to talk to as she seemed, and cautiously said, "I...I understand. I will never dare to interrupt again."
Is there anything else?
Qinghua hesitated for a moment: "Whatever Madam says, this servant should do and should not interfere."
"Good to know. Madam is our mistress. We servants have no choice but to obey her orders! Speak less and do more. Madam will not treat us unfairly." Xi Hongmei spoke loudly, and these words were meant for everyone to hear.
Yang Cui then slowly spoke up: "Everyone has been worried about being kicked out. The reason I've gathered everyone together today is to talk about this."
As soon as Yang Cui finished speaking, everyone held their breath and listened attentively.
"First of all, you need to understand one thing: the General's Mansion has no obligation to support you!"
However, the general is kind and willing to use his own money to support everyone, so that everyone will not go hungry and will have a place to shelter from the wind and rain. I do not ask for your gratitude, but some of you should not take these things for granted.
Secondly, you fought bravely for your country and your people; you are heroes! I admire you all, so I will never drive you away; you can rest assured about that.
As soon as Yang Cui finished speaking, she could clearly feel the people below breathe a sigh of relief.
"Now, I'm curious, who told you I wanted to kick you out?"
When Yang Cui asked this question, everyone looked at each other without saying a word, but their eyes involuntarily fell on Qiao Mai.
"You're deliberately framing me, spreading rumors and causing trouble in the General's Mansion. Are you going to protect these lowly servants who gossip like this? Hmm? I never intended to kick you all out, but if you protect those who spread rumors and cause trouble, then don't blame me for being impolite."
People are selfish. As soon as Yang Cui finished speaking, an old lady stepped forward and said, "Madam, it was Miss Qiao Mai who said it."
One led to two, then three, then four, all pointing to Joe McIlroy.
Qiao Mai immediately went to Yang Cui and said, "Madam, I didn't, I didn't."
"It's what you said."
Yes, that's what you said.
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Yang Cui: "Everyone says it was you who said it. Could it be that they are all lying?"
"No, no, they misunderstood me. I meant I was worried you would kick us out, not that you wanted to kick us out."
"Then where do your worries come from? When did I ever say anything to you?"
Qiao Mai fell silent.
She also underestimated Yang Cui; she figured Yang Cui had gathered everyone today just to embarrass her. Qiao Mai thought to herself.
Knowing Qiao Mai's temperament, Qiao Shu stepped forward, knelt on the ground, and pleaded, "Please forgive her this time, Madam. I will definitely discipline her more strictly in the future."
“Qiao Shu, you have been with the general for quite some time, and I know your loyalty. But since you are a member of my general’s mansion, you should abide by the rules of my general’s mansion. Thirty slaps to the face, as a warning to others.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Su Yutang held Qiao Mai down, and Xi Hongmei slapped her thirty times without any mercy.
Qiao Mai hated Yang Cui to the core.
Yang Cui continued, "Anyone who spreads rumors or causes trouble in the future will be severely punished!"
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