The cannon fodder stepmother dressed as the villain Zai Zai

Chapter 10 Deal in the Back Garden

Speaking of Song Wentong, the steward of Song Dynasty, he was no ordinary person.

He was less than 40 years old and had already become the steward of the Qingdu Marquis' mansion.His ability to observe words and emotions and deal with others has naturally reached a state of perfection.

Most of his affection for Xu Yaqin came from the young master.

Thinking that Song Wentong had been working diligently and meticulously in the Qingdu Marquis Mansion for so many years, there was nothing he could not do perfectly in his hands.Except for one thing -

That's how to coax this arrogant young master.

Ever since he had the young master, his lifelong wish has been to manage the young master obediently. In this way, he will have no regrets in his career as a steward.

To this end, Song Wentong also consulted many experienced wet nurses in private.I even participated in various parenting knowledge sharing meetings in Yandu City, all because I wanted to learn more about the relevant knowledge so that I could take good care of, oh no, train the young master.

It's just that after a few years, Song Wentong never succeeded. Every time, he would be ridden by this young master and cause a headache.

It is also for this reason that Song Wentong is very fond of Xu Yaqin, the mistress who suddenly arrived. Who can coax the young master who is not afraid of anything.

Song Wentong really wanted to talk to Xu Yaqin and learn from this capable lady how to coax the young master well.

It's just that for so many days, he has never found a suitable opportunity to confide his feelings to Xu Yaqin. No, after Xuan He bridged the gap, Song Wentong finally started talking to Xu Yaqin.

The two made an appointment to meet in the back garden at night.

There are rules in the Hou Mansion that men are not allowed to enter the inner courtyard, even Song Wentong is no exception.Fortunately, there are only a few people in the back garden, so we can still find one or two opportunities.

Song Wentong had been hiding in a corner behind the rockery for a long time, looking sad.The appointed time had already arrived, but the eldest lady was still nowhere to be seen.Could it be that something unexpected happened on the road, or something happened temporarily and I couldn't make it?

Song Wentong was thinking about what to do when he suddenly heard a female voice coming from behind him: "Steward Song!"

This shout almost sent Song Wentong away. He wiped his sweat and turned around to see that it was Xu Yaqin.

Song Wentong first comforted his frightened little heart, and then looked at the lady who appeared out of nowhere and said softly:
"Madam, why do you walk silently?"

"The main reason is that she is as light as a swallow." Xu Yaqin looked at him with a smile.

"Ah?" Song Wentong took a look first and looked at Xu Yaqin. How should I put it? The words "body is as light as a swallow" are indeed very reluctant to apply to her.

He coughed twice, temporarily breaking the awkward atmosphere, then looked at Xu Yaqin and asked in a deep voice:

"Madam, let's open the skylight and speak frankly. Don't you just want to know the content of the assessment?"

Xu Yaqin shook her head and immediately denied: "Butler Song is wrong. I have learned about the content of the assessment these days. I invited Butler Song here to discuss how to pass this assessment."

"It's not difficult." Song Wentong suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart. His face sank and he did not continue. Instead, he changed the topic to Xu Yaqin and continued to ask:
"Then Madam must also know the purpose of my coming here."

"Of course, doesn't Butler Song want to know the secret to coaxing the little boy, ahem, the young master?" Butler Song smiled slightly: "The eldest lady is really quick to talk."

Xu Yaqin was quite straightforward: "Of course, as long as Butler Song can help me pass this assessment smoothly, then I will naturally tell you the secret."

"Okay, since Madam is so honest, I won't hide it anymore. Madam, since you know something about the assessment content, just tell me if you have any difficulties. I will definitely help as long as I can."

"Of course, if it's the third level, then there's nothing I can do about it, please forgive me."

"Butler Song misunderstood. What I want to ask is how to pass the first level." Xu Yaqin doesn't care about the third level now. This first level is as difficult as climbing to the sky for her.

"What? The first level!" Song Wentong obviously doubted whether he had an ear problem and heard wrongly. The lady actually asked him how to pass the first level?

In this first level, the test is nothing more than basic virtues such as music, chess, calligraphy and painting. It is just that the standards of the Hou Mansion are a bit strict, but for ladies like them, it should not be a problem.

Why does the eldest lady have such troubles?

Butler Song was confused, but still asked Xu Yaqin in a tactful voice:
"Madam. I don't seem to understand what you mean."

The underlying meaning of his words is that playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting are not difficult, so why does he need to take action?

Xu Yaqin was quite candid and confided to Butler Song:

"You don't know something. I don't know anything about music, chess, calligraphy and painting. I'm afraid I won't be able to pass this first level. They say that Butler Song has great powers in this difficult time. You can give me a solution."

"What?" Song Wentong looked shocked. This lady actually knew nothing about music, chess, calligraphy and painting. This was beyond his expectation. He thought for a moment and muttered:
"This is a bit difficult to handle."

Song Wentong then explained in detail: "This assessment will be conducted by Second Master Sheng and two highly respected elders from the clan as the examiners. It will be conducted in public, and I can't help you cheat."

"It seems that Butler Song can't do anything."Hearing this, Xu Yaqin's brows darkened again.

"But it's not impossible." Suddenly, Song Wenhua changed the topic and said softly: "I do know where the relevant assessment questions for this first level are. This Second Master Sheng trusts me quite a bit. If I want to It’s quite easy to get this test question.”

"It's just that Madam still needs to put in some effort."

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, it's easy to say." Xu Yaqin looked happy and excited, and immediately promised him: "As long as Butler Song can reveal the test questions to me, I will wage a guerrilla war again. I don't think it's the first level. It’s not hard to pass.”

"Guerrilla warfare?" Song Wentong frowned. He didn't understand what the three words coming out of the eldest lady's mouth meant.
As for the question of this second level.Song Wentong's expression tightened: "The questions for this second level are all set by the elders of the clan themselves. I have no way of knowing. I'm afraid it's a bit difficult."

Xu Yaqin waved her hand and said with a hearty smile: "I don't have to worry about sending it to the housekeeper. I still have these poems and songs. I am sure that I can pass this second level."

"It's just that the content of this third level is really so mysterious. Even you haven't heard anything about Butler Song?"

Song Wentong spread his hands and said truthfully: "Madam, I don't know something. Although I am the housekeeper of this mansion, the content of this third level is really too mysterious. It is related to the future ownership of Second Master Sheng and the Marquis Mansion. So I have no way of knowing.”

(End of this chapter)