Chapter 11 She Wants to Put on a Big Show
When Pei Jingxu returned to the bedroom from the east courtyard, Hongyao supported her and carefully carried her to the couch.
Her dress was completely wet. If it weren't for the outer robe covering it, she would not be able to show herself in public!
"Miss, let me treat your wound first."
As she spoke, Hongyao took out the burn ointment that Jiang Hui had just given her, knelt in front of Pei Jingxu, and applied the ointment on her.
Pei Jingxu was really burned.
The scalding ginger soup poured over her body, and even through the cloth, it felt like a layer of skin was being peeled off.
"Hiss—" Pei Jingxu said to Hongyao, "Be gentle."
Hongyao applied the medicine even more gently, whispering, "Miss, why are you doing this?"
Pei Jingxu sneered: "If you want to stay alive, this little injury is nothing."
"But the eldest master only promised to find you an accountant, and he didn't intend to teach you himself."
Pei Jingxu raised an eyebrow: "He would be willing."
A calculating look flashed in his eyes as Pei Jingxu whispered, "Have you got the account book?"
"Yes, I went to those shops today and got the account books. Please take a look, young lady."
Pei Jingxu took the account book and casually flipped through two pages.
Then it closed.
Pei Jingxu sneered and laughed angrily, "Sure enough, Rong's hid the real account book a long time ago. This account book is fake."
"Ah? Then what should we do, young lady? Without the real account book to compare, even if you really learn how to calculate the accounts, the old lady will not let you go."
Pei Jingxu said calmly: "Then I'll show her what it means to shoot oneself in the foot."
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East courtyard, study.
When he had copied the "Classic of Purity and Tranquility" for the third time, Jiang Hui finally came to report.
"Sir, here are the self-recommendations from several accountants I found."
As he spoke, Jiang Hui placed the letters on Rong Jianxue's desk and spread them out one by one.
Rong Jianxue responded and checked them one by one.
Jiang Hui asked respectfully, "Sir, what kind of husband do you want for the Second Lady?"
The man hesitated as he flipped through the post. He lowered his eyes to scan the wet ink, his long eyelashes flickering in the candlelight.
For some reason, he suddenly remembered what she had just said in the courtyard, curled up on the ground, crying.
[Your Excellency is a child of destiny, so you wouldn't believe that there are fools like me in this world.]
for a long time.
As he read the recommendation letter, he said slowly, "Look for someone who is... more honest. Don't teach too quickly. Be more patient."
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Rong Jianxue's work efficiency was indeed high. In just half a day, at noon the next day, Jiang Hui came to report to Pei Jingxu, saying that the teacher had been found and would be available to teach the next day.
Pei Jingxu expressed his gratitude to Jiang Hui and asked Hongyao to give Jiang Hui the snacks he had prepared in advance. "Thank you for your trouble, Guard Jiang. These snacks are not a token of gratitude. Please don't despise them."
Jiang Hui took the snack awkwardly. "Second Madam, what are you talking about? I'm sorry for offending you before. Madam, your pastry is really delicious. I haven't had such delicious snacks in all the years I've been in the capital!"
Pei Jingxu pursed her lips and smiled: "This is a recipe passed down from our Pei family. If Guard Jiang likes it, I will make some for you another day."
"Thank you so much, my lady!"
At this point, Pei Jingxu smiled helplessly: "It's a pity that the master doesn't eat outsiders' food, otherwise I would like to make some for him to try."
Jiang Hui scratched his head upon hearing this and said, "Please forgive me, Second Madam. My young master has many political enemies in the court. He doesn't want to eat outside for safety reasons."
Pei Jingxu smiled and nodded: "I understand."
After Jiang Hui said goodbye and left, the smile on Pei Jingxu's face disappeared.
"Hongyao, go find some gossips and spread the word that the accountant is coming to teach me how to read the accounts tomorrow. Make sure my mother-in-law hears about it."
"Yes, I will do it right away."
Pei Jingxu looked at those fake account books, her face half bright and half dark, her eyes as if soaked in water - she was going to put on a big show.
…
Not long after, the news that the second lady in the west courtyard had found an accountant and was working hard to learn accounting spread throughout the Rong family.
When Mrs. Rong heard the news, her face looked very ugly.
But since it was Rong Jianxue who found it, she couldn't just drive the accountant away.
"How ridiculous! This Pei family member is so bold that she actually thought of using Jianxue to pressure me!"
She threw the teacup to the ground, and Madam Rong was so angry that her face turned ferocious!
The old woman whispered, "The eldest master has a kind heart. I think it was because Pei was desperate and begged him for help that the eldest master softened his heart."
Mrs. Rong always knew her son's character. He was fair and just to the point of being outrageous. If she asked him to push the accountant away at this time, he would definitely refuse.
With a cold snort, Madam Rong narrowed her eyes and said, "He's just an accountant. It doesn't matter what he teaches."
The old woman understood what he said and whispered, "I understand."
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The next morning.
Hongyao came to report to Pei Jingxu.
"My lady's guess was correct. This morning I saw the maid in the old lady's room invite the accountant to their courtyard."
"When the accountant came out, he was holding a heavy bag of silver. I guess the old woman bribed him."
After a pause, Hongyao asked, "Miss, should we go to the eldest master and report him now?"
"It would be so boring to tell him now," Pei Jingxu smiled, her lips curled. She narrowed her eyes, looking charming and soft. "Let him teach you. Just pretend you don't know about this. I have my own arrangements."
"yes."
…
When the accountant arrived at the west courtyard, Pei Jingxu and Hongyao were already waiting there.
In order to facilitate teaching, a wing room was specially set up in the West Courtyard and converted into a study, which shows that this matter is taken very seriously.
"My name is Zhang Zheng, Madam, you can just call me Mr. Zhang."
The man in that photo looked decent and friendly, but his eyes were not very honest, like a mouse that had been soaked in an oil barrel for too long.
Pei Jingxu's eyebrows curved, and he bowed respectfully to him: "I greet Mr. Zhang."
Zhang Zheng's eyes wandered over her, and he finally smiled: "I heard that the Second Lady wants to learn how to manage accounts?"
"Yes, I have never learned this before. I hope you will be able to teach me."
Zhang Zheng's smile deepened upon hearing this, his eyes narrowing slightly. "In that case, Second Madam, learn this today."
As he spoke, Zhang Zheng raised his hand and handed the book in his sleeve to Pei Jingxu.
Pei Jingxu took it respectfully, but when he saw the words clearly, the smile on his face froze: "Sir, this... seems to be 'The Instructions for Women'?"
Zhang Zheng smiled and said, "Yes, Madam, please copy the Women's Virtues and Admonitions ten times first. Once you understand their meaning, you can proceed with the next lesson."
Pei Jingxu turned pale after hearing this, but a smile still appeared on his lips: "Sir, Master Shaofu wants you to teach me--"
"The eldest master said that the second lady has bad conduct and is disrespectful to her elders. She should learn how to be a good person before learning how to manage accounts."
Zhang Zheng spoke, interrupting what Pei Jingxu was about to say.
Pei Jingxu blinked slowly when he heard that, and the next second his eyes were filled with mist.
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