Red Mansion Beijingwang

Yuan Chun looked at Shui Rong with shining eyes, and felt a touch of sweetness in her heart. Although the young man refuted her words, he also gave her dignity in public and quite agreed with Shui Rong's words.

She also knew what Aunt Lai was like, so it seemed like there was no big problem. It was equivalent to letting Aunt Lai go.

As for Jia Mu, she had no objection to this and had nothing to say.

After groaning, Shui Rong looked at Jia Mu and said, "Old Taijun, the Lai family and others have been captured. Now the Duke's Mansion is in chaos, and someone needs to come out to control it. Old Taijun should come up with an idea as soon as possible."

After getting rid of all the people who are knocking the bones and absorbing the marrow, there is no need for Shui Xiong to worry about the rest. If he even takes the initiative to intervene in personnel arrangements, it would be over the limit.

As a human being, you must have a sense of proportion.

Jia Mu felt relieved when she heard this. Although she didn't know how many people had been cleaned, there weren't many left. Apart from other things, the Lai family, the big housekeeper, was gone, and they really needed someone to take over the job. How else would the grand Duke's Mansion operate?

After thinking for a while, Jia Mu turned her eyes towards Shui Rong and asked softly, "What do you think, Your Majesty?"

To be honest, today's visit to the Duke's Palace has made Jia Mu value Shui Rong's grandson-in-law more and more. The Duke's Palace lacks such decisive men.

How could the Jia family end up in this situation if they were ambitious men?

Moreover, Shui Xun knew better than them about the dirty things done by the following servants. With his suggestion, Jia Mu felt very relieved. She didn't want this to happen to the Duke's Mansion again.

Shui Rong didn't answer, his eyes fell on Mrs. Wang who was twisting the Buddhist beads on one side and had a kind look on her face. She asked with a smile: "Mother-in-law, do you have someone to choose?"

Mrs. Wang was startled when she heard this, but she didn't expect Shui Rong to ask her what she meant.

However, Mrs. Wang knew in her heart that her son-in-law was trying to show her respect, and said kindly: "I don't have an idea when something like this happens. It's up to you, Your Majesty, to make the decision."

Every word and deed of the prince was to help the Duke of Rongguo. What else could he say? Could it be that his son-in-law could still harm her mother-in-law?

Shui Rong saw that the old lady and his wife in Duke Rong's mansion didn't care, so there was no violation of the rules, so he didn't refuse. After thinking about it for a while, he said: "Now that the Lai family is gone, I look at Lin Zhixiao's family." If it's a little cleaner, I can let him be the housekeeper, and the other things can be decided by my mother-in-law and the old lady. "

There are four major housekeepers in the Rongguo Duke's mansion, Lai Da, Lin Zhixiao, Wu Xindeng, and Shan Daliang. Except for Lin Zhixiao's family, which is still a decent housekeeper, one of the other three families is not a good thing.

Lin Zhixiao's family is said to be "deaf and mute". Although he is in a high position as a housekeeper, he behaves in a low-key manner, which is quite good. Although he also flatters his superiors and bullies his subordinates, and will use his power to seek some benefits from time to time, this is normal.

In a big family, if you care about everything, the more you control it, the more chaotic it will be. As long as the people below are sensible, it is most appropriate to turn a blind eye.

If Shui Xun is asked to choose a steward, someone like Lin Zhixiao is just right. It should be noted that if the water is clear, there will be no fish, and harsh human nature will only be counterproductive.

The Lai family and the other servants of the Jia family lost their sense of proportion and ended up like this. They have learned from the past and acted as a guide for those who will follow. The Lai family and the others set an example. I believe that Lin Zhixiao knows what he is doing and will never dare to act recklessly.

The butler has been decided, and everything else is just trivial matters.

Naturally, no one refuted what they heard. After all, Lin Zhixiao and the others knew that although Lin Zhixiao and his wife could not make a prick with an awl, they were both quite talented people.

Shui Rong groaned and then said: "As for the back house, although Sister-in-law Feng made this big mistake, her intention was to honor the old lady and not to make profits for herself. In this case, it is better to leave the housekeeper's affairs to her. , what is the old lady’s opinion?”

Apart from the stupid things Sister Feng committed, she has outstanding abilities and is an excellent housekeeper.

Moreover, given Jia Mu's love for Sister Feng, it is estimated that when things calm down, Sister Feng will still come out to take care of the house and simply be a good person for once.

In fact, there is still one person in the back house of Duke Rong who can take charge of the overall situation, and that is the pretty widow Li Wan.

As a lady of the family, Li Wan has the ability to be a housekeeper. When reforming the Grand View Garden in the original work, Li Wan's idea of ​​"doing one's job exclusively, empowering it, and using it for profit" hits the mark. It shows that Li Wan is a capable person. people.

It's just that Li Wan has a natural weakness, that is, being a widow.

Li Wan is a widow. Although Rongguo Mansion is her home, it will not belong to her. It will take time for her son Jialan to grow up, and Baoyu is approaching the age of getting married. The future second grandmother Bao is the candidate for the housekeeper.

Once Li Wan is promoted to the housekeeper, Baoyu's interests will inevitably be affected, which makes Mrs. Wang who doesn't like Li Wan even more displeased. In addition, Jia Mu also loves Baoyu very much, but puts Li Wan at risk. Roasting on the stove, if anything is not right, it is a scolding.

It seems that he is helping Li Wan, but in fact he is harming her.

On the other hand, Sister Feng is a well-rounded person who can not only win the love of Jia Mu but also the kindness of Mrs. Wang, so it is most suitable for her to manage the house.

What Shui Rong wants is the peace of the Jia family. As for Sister Feng's crimes, there is no need to pursue them. How can he really want to throw Mistress Lian of the Rongguo Duke's mansion into prison? This is not to slap the face of the Yue family in the Rongguo Palace.

Jia Mu was startled when she heard this, and a complicated look appeared on her old face. She was silent for a while, then nodded and said: "That's fine, just listen to the prince. After what happened to you, Feng girl, she won't be confused again."

Mother Jia cherished Sister Feng, but what Sister Feng did this time really annoyed her. But just as Shui Rong said, the starting point of what Sister Feng did was to be filial to her, so how? Can be harsh.

In the current back house of Duke Rongguo, the actions of Jia She, the eldest eldest brother, cannot reassure Jia's mother at all. In the second house, Li Wan's widowhood is somewhat inappropriate and not conducive to the peace of the back house.

Moreover, if the housekeeper's affairs are left to the family, the family's face will be a little better. All in all, Sister Feng is the most suitable.

Mrs. Wang looked calm and composed, and she agreed in her heart that her Baoyu was not young anymore and would get married in a few years. Sister Feng would be the housekeeper first, and then Baoyu's daughter-in-law could take over.

Look, my son-in-law still wants her as his mother-in-law.
Shui Rong took the tea handed over by Yuan Chun and took a sip. This was a happy scene for everyone, and by the way, the hidden dangers of the Jia family were eliminated one by one.

At this time, someone reported from outside: "Feng Ziying, General Feng is here."

After Shui Rong heard this, he let Feng Ziying in, and Jia Mu didn't say much. She knew that Feng Ziying was going to raid the Lai family, and she was also curious about how much the Lai family had owed the Duke's government.

After a while, Feng Ziying, dressed in armor, walked in, holding a thin book that looked like a blue leather account book in her hand, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, there are fifty-six thousand, four hundred and thirty-two taels of silver in the Lai family's warehouse. , there are countless other calligraphy and painting antiques, house deeds, shop deeds, and land properties, totaling no less than 300,000 taels. They have all been brought back, please tell me."

Hearing these words, even Jia Mu, who was used to seeing the world, couldn't help but be shocked. The anger in her heart rose and her lips trembled.

This is not 30,000 taels, but 300,000 taels. A mere family has a son, but it actually has such a large fortune. No need to think too much, most of these are sucked from the Duke's mansion.

At this moment, Jia Mu felt how stupid she was for having sympathy for the Lai family.

Mrs. Wang couldn't care less about maintaining her "kind-hearted" face at this time, and the knuckles in her hands turned white when she twisted the beads. It seemed that if the beads were not of high quality, they would probably fall apart.

Yuanchun, who had been silent all this time, turned his starry eyes slightly and tightened his grip on the handkerchief, his heart filled with surprise.

I didn't expect that the Duke's Mansion would be sucked by blood like this. Fortunately, my husband wiped out the world. Otherwise, the Jia family would have been sucked in by these bastards.

With those who have set off before him, Yuan Chun will not let the Beijing Palace become like this.

Shui Rong's expression was indifferent. In his opinion, it was not surprising that the Lai family had served the Duke's government for decades and had broken bones and sucked out marrow. On the contrary, Shui Rong felt that it was a lot less.

However, Shui Rong also understands that the servants of the Duke's Mansion have long been in ruins. Although the Lai family has a good head, there are not many others left. When all the statistics are completed, the number will be quite impressive.

After groaning, Shui Rong said, "Well, Ziying, you did a good job. Go down and rest first."

Feng Ziying responded, bowed and retreated.

Shui Rong sideways glanced at Jia Mu, who had a gloomy expression, and then said: "The Lai family's income is not only from the Rongguo Duke's mansion, but also from the Ningguo Duke's mansion. The accounts of the Ningguo and Rong mansions over the years need to be carefully scrutinized. After reviewing it, the copied property will be easy to arrange. "

Mrs. Wang's brows jumped slightly when she heard this. She raised her eyes and glanced at Shui Rong. She felt a little uneasy in her heart: "What else is there to review? Just register and send it to the warehouse directly. Is it possible that we need to get a share?" Was it confiscated by the imperial court in Xifu?"

Of course, Mrs. Wang did not say this directly, otherwise others would have arranged for her to be concerned about the property of the West Mansion.

Jia Mu obviously understood this. She glanced at Shui Rong with turbid eyes and sighed: "Your Majesty has arranged it well. The orphans and widows in Xifu are in need of this property."

Shui Rong saw that Jia Mu understood what he meant, but didn't say anything.

The deposed people were exiled, but it did not affect others. These properties could just be left to the orphans and widows of Xifu. To be precise, they were left to the mother and son Zhen Hua. After all, she is the grandma of Xifu. Isn’t it normal for her to take over these industries?

Hmm. I still feel a little unnatural about raising my own woman and children with money from Duke Ningguo's mansion, but not much.

What is comforting is that Shui Rong, who is busy up and down, is still busy with his own affairs after all, and he has not suffered in vain.

Shui Rong pondered for a while and then said softly: "Old lady, please arrange someone here. The East and West mansions will send people to check the accounts to avoid any disputes."

Hearing this, Jia Mu nodded heavily. The so-called money and silk are touching people's hearts and are related to property. Naturally, they must be clearly distinguished. These matters are domestic affairs within the Duke's palace, and it is indeed up to their own talents to be safe.

It has to be said that Shui Rong has a good sense of proportion in doing things, and handles each matter in an orderly manner, all for the Jia family's consideration.

The Jia family is truly blessed to have such a good son-in-law.

In the suite's conservatory.

Chaidai, Sanchun, Baoyu and Baoqin saw that Sister Feng's condition had improved, so they did not disturb Sister Feng's recuperation and left hand in hand.

At this time, in the pavilion, the pretty Ping'er was holding a jade bowl, carefully handed the spoon to Sister Feng's mouth, and said softly: "Grandma, drink the medicine."

Sister Feng's bright face regained a bit of color, she leaned on the brocade pillow affectionately, her eyes looked at Ping'er who was carefully serving her to take the soup and medicine, she pursed her pink lips and said softly: "Ping'er, it's good to be by my side. And you’re here.”

Sister Feng also heard about Ping'er's plan to take the whole matter on herself, which made Sister Feng feel warm in her heart.

After all, I still have a good girl like Ping'er by my side, so I won't be alone.

Ping'er's eyebrows were gentle and he said softly: "Grandma, drink the medicine first. After drinking it, you will feel better."

Sister Feng didn't refuse, she opened her red lips and took a sip of the decoction. The bitterness entered her throat. Feng's eyebrows furrowed involuntarily. After a moment of relief, she asked quietly with a somewhat inexplicable look on her face, "That's right." , Erye. Where is he now? "

Ping'er looked slightly startled when he heard this, lowered his eyes and said, "Second Master is busy with things outside. He will come to see Grandma in a while."

"Humph"

Sister Feng snorted coldly, with a hint of evil on her gorgeous jade cheeks, and said coldly: "My wife is about to die, and she is still busy with things outside, and she doesn't even have time to look at her for a while?"

Today, Sister Feng has a bloody head, but her husband, Jia Lian, didn't even look at her. How can she not be annoyed?

Ping'er didn't know what to say for a moment. She had a bad feeling when Sister Feng asked about Jia Lian's news. She originally wanted to deal with it, but Sister Feng was such a shrewd person, how could she not understand the perfunctory nature of it.

In fact, Ping'er felt chilled by Jia Lian's behavior. How could a couple be so kind to each other for a hundred days?

Feeling a little angry, Sister Feng couldn't help but smile bitterly, and said sadly: "It doesn't matter, I'm like this now, I can't control him even if I want to, just let him be."

In the past, Sister Feng was in charge of the affairs of the house and could not restrain Jia Lian, let alone now that she is in trouble.

Three feet of ice does not last a day. From the moment Jia Lian slashed her with a sword, Sister Feng had a thorn in her heart, right up to the indifference Jia Lian shows now.

Hey. I feel tired.

Seeing that Sister Feng was disheartened, Ping'er became anxious and said hurriedly: "Grandma, what are you talking about? Didn't the prince say that he won't make things difficult for you? What can he do?

The second master's place involves important matters in the house, so they are more important. When the work is over, the second master will come to see grandma. "

Sister Feng's face was gloomy, her narrow phoenix eyes looked at the tassels on the bed curtains, her eyes filled with water mist, and she said in a leisurely tone: "Don't try to trick me, I know my affairs well, just muddle along from now on."

For making this mistake, Jia's mother and the prince did not blame her openly, but they still felt disgusted in their hearts. At least she was going to get rid of the housekeeper thing.

As for Jia Lian, there was originally a conflict between the couple, and repeated attempts to show weakness did not work. Coupled with Jia Lian's indifference this time, it was even more chilling.

What can I do if I don't feel warm, I just let it go.

Seeing Sister Feng's miserable look, Ping'er's eyes turned red and she softly called out, "Grandma, I will follow you to the end."

After hearing this, Sister Feng's gloomy heart was relieved a little. Her long and narrow eyebrows were raised slightly, as if she was pouring back her tears. A smile appeared on her bright face, and she said with a faint forced smile: "You still plan to follow me all the time. Why don’t I want to get married?”

Ping'er blushed with embarrassment and spat: "Grandma Hu Qin, what are you talking about?"

What kind of person is she talking about marrying? She is a maid who is married to someone else.

Seeing that Ping'er was angry and ashamed, Sister Feng laughed even more and said, "My daughter's family will get married sooner or later. If you don't get married, you still want to be an old girl?"

As she said that, Sister Feng stopped smiling and said coldly: "Is it possible that you still want to follow Jia Lian? You don't know what kind of virtuous person he is."

Since marrying Jia Lian, Ping'er has been Jia Lian's aunt, but Sister Feng is already heartbroken at this moment, why should she give him her most loyal Ping'er?

If you want Ping'er, let him be so beautiful.

Ping'er Yurong was slightly startled and said hurriedly: "I am grandma's maid. I don't want to get married. I just want to follow grandma all my life."

Hearing this, Sister Feng's heart felt even warmer. Her eyebrows stood upright. She stretched out her hand and tapped Ping'er's forehead "severely" with her slender jade fingers. She said with an expression of hatred: "What a stupid hoof, give it to you." If you don’t want any blessings, why would I point you out at will?”

In the past, Sister Feng would have been happy to have Ping'er help her. However, now, Sister Feng cannot protect herself. From now on, she may just be a rice eater in the Rongguo Duke's mansion, eating and waiting to die.

Considering Ping'er's friendship, Sister Feng didn't want Ping'er to stay with her in the house.

It's a rare act of kindness, but Ping'er doesn't appreciate it. How could he be so stupid?

Ping'er ignored her, tears rolled down her pretty face, and she choked with sobs: "If grandma drives me away, I won't want to live anymore."

"Hey, what's going on?"

At this moment, a crisp sound of warblers came from everywhere in the house.

Ping'er came back to his senses and saw that the person who came was Yuanyang. He quickly wiped his tears with a handkerchief and came forward to say hello: "Sister Yuanyang, why are you here?"

This is the most valued maid around the old lady, and she won't do anything wrong.

Yuanyang didn't pay attention to the tears on Ping'er's face, with a smile on her lips, her eyes fell on Sister Feng who was leaning on the bed, and she said with a smile: "At the request of the old lady, come and see Second Grandma Lian."

Sister Feng smiled bitterly when she heard this, but she didn't say anything. She didn't look as exquisite as before.

I think Yuanyang came here to give Jia Mu's order, probably to let her rest quietly and not to worry about the affairs of the house, and to take away her housekeeper's power.

Yuanyang knew the reason for Sister Feng's bitter smile, and there was still a smile on her beautiful face, and said: "Second Mistress Lian, you have to get better as soon as possible. You have to take care of the affairs in the house."

When Sister Feng heard this, her narrow phoenix eyes widened and she looked straight at Yuanyang. Her bright face was full of disbelief and said, "Sister Yuanyang, what do you mean?"

Why should she take care of things in the house? Could it be?
Yuanyang did not give in and said: "Your Majesty said that although Second Mistress Lian made a mistake, she did not seek personal gain. Grandma still has to take care of the housekeeping affairs in the house. The old lady also agreed, and she is waiting for you to take care of her." Good health."

Sister Feng was overjoyed when she heard this. She was so bitter before and her heart died. She didn't expect that things would turn around in a blink of an eye and she would be allowed to act as a housekeeper.

Wait, Yuanyang is talking about the prince.
It was the prince who sent her to hell, and it was also the prince who helped her. He wanted to live and die, but he really didn't know what to say to her. (End of chapter)