The mistress of the Hou family went crazy after doting on concubines and killing their wives.

Chapter 85 Seduction
After finishing the show and digging the hole, Lu Wan was no longer too lazy to accompany a group of villains.

He quickly went back to his room, put on a bright undershirt, put on his favorite firefox collar, wrapped himself in a thick fur cloak, and hurried to the eldest princess's residence.

She sent someone to inquire early in the morning. The eldest princess was in the palace today and invited several upright officials who had just joined the Jiaofang Division to drink and have fun.

That's pretty cool!

Asking her to accept male pets is not asking her to accept a bunch of young ducks!
The eldest princess was caught in pigtails and impeached, which directly affected the queen and prince.

……

Zhao Ruyi returned to her room excitedly holding the account book and warehouse key.

Zhao Ruyi knew the government's accounts well.

The dowry that Lu Wan took away was not all, not to mention that Lu Wan had promised the old lady that the profits from several shops would still be used by the Marquis. But when she actually got the account book, she was dumbfounded. All that was left was the money from the public account.

The two shabby shops under the name of the Hou Mansion only cost a few hundred taels of silver a year, and there is almost no other income. How can the Marquis's salary be enough to support such a large family?
Zhao Ruyi was so angry that she threw away the account book. The fat maid was so frightened that she hid aside.

After getting angry, Zhao Ruyi was unwilling to give in. He picked up the accounts and looked at them carefully. He must find a way to regain the love of the Marquis.

She must let the Marquis know that she is also capable of making money for the Marquis.

Lu Shanyuan had not been in her yard for almost ten days. Zhao Ruyi knew that he was not out of the house and was usually in the study, so she dressed up specially to see him.

In the past, she could come to Lu Shanyuan's study whenever she wanted without any notification, but today she was stopped at the door.

The eldest maid, Ying Yue, said, "Madam Side, the Marquis is having guests, so please don't disturb me."

Zhao Ruyi glared at her fiercely. This damn girl took advantage of the fact that she was the first person around Mr. Hou and treated her with noses and eyes all day long.

"In the past, I could come in and out here freely, and the Marquis never stopped me."

Yingyue smiled with sarcasm: "You said it was in the past. In the past, you were the old lady's niece, and everyone in the house gave you some respect. Now that you are the side wife, you can do whatever you want."

Zhao Ruyi was extremely angry, but did not want to have a confrontation with Yingyue: "I have something serious to discuss with Lord Marquis."

"The Marquis said, no one is allowed to disturb you!" Yingyue refused to give in at all.

Zhao Ruyi was furious. If she didn't ask Lu Shanyuan to support her earlier, she would be out of money within a few days.

He suddenly became worried and shouted inside: "Master Hou, I have something serious to discuss with you."

Someone was talking in a low voice in the room, but was suddenly interrupted and fell silent.

Zhao Ruyi also panicked, realizing that he was reckless.

The sound of footsteps was heard, and Yingyue hurriedly squatted down, "Master Marquis, it was my servant who didn't stop me."

The thick curtain moved, and Lu Shanyuan had an angry face: "What a shame!"

"It's okay, we've finished talking." A gentle voice came out, and a man in his thirties came out.

His eyes fell lightly on Zhao Ruyi, and he crossed his hands to Lu Shanyuan and said, "Goodbye."

"Yingyue, send Master Lu off."

Yingyue hurriedly responded and led the people away respectfully.

Zhao Ruyi's eyes were red and she felt aggrieved: "Cousin..."

"Stop calling me cousin!"

What kind of cousin.

The first time he was scolded by Lu Shanyuan, Zhao Ruyi couldn't hold it back any longer, tears fell down, she bit her lip lightly, lowered her head, exposed a section of her snow-white neck, blessed Fu with a humble attitude, and turned to leave.

Lu Shanyuan suddenly couldn't bear it: "Come in."

Zhao Ruyi turned around suddenly, staring at him with a pair of phoenix eyes filled with tears.

Lu Shanyuan couldn't help but sigh, stepped forward to hold her hand, and led her into the house: "It's snowing heavily, and you're still wearing such thin clothes. What should I do if I'm sick?"

Zhao Ruyi choked with sobs: "I looked at the house's account books and felt anxious. I wanted to rush over to ask the Marquis for an idea, but I didn't pay so much attention."

Lu Shanyuan pulled her into the room, sat by the charcoal stove and warmed her hands: "Since the power of running the house has been given to you, you can make up your mind. If you are really undecided, ask your mother. What happened in the house before It’s all under the control of my mother.”

Zhao Ruyi's waist softened and she sat on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck and speaking in a soft tone: "Husband, I am in trouble and I need your support." Holding her soft and boneless body, they had not been together for a long time. Lu Shanyuan's heart turned to water, he lifted his chin and kissed it: "Tell me, what's the problem?"

Zhao Ruyi sat up straight and said seriously: "I have taken a careful look at the money in the public account, plus other valuable items. The expenses of the house cannot last for a few months. We cannot sit back and eat, we have to increase revenue and reduce expenditure."

She had always liked dressing up and comparing luxury with Qin's, but suddenly she seriously talked about increasing revenue and reducing expenditure, which made Lu Shanyuan curious.

"Tell me how to increase revenue and reduce expenditure?"

Zhao Ruyi explained the strategies she had thought of one by one. Lu Shanyuan did not think that the methods were too high, but she was very pleased that she was dedicated to the management of the Hou Mansion.

"You just go ahead and do it. You don't have to worry too much about the money. Soon I will have a large amount of income. When the time comes, I won't put it in the public account and just give it to you directly."

Zhao Ruyi's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"Of course, can I still lie to you?" Lu Shanyuan held her chin, stared at her red lips, and said in a low voice: "Have you recovered well?"

Zhao Ruyi naturally knew what he wanted to do. She blushed with embarrassment, hugged his head and whispered in his ear: "She's almost ready. Husband, I'll take good care of you. I'll definitely feed you when the time comes."

Lu Shanyuan couldn't resist her temptation, sucked her lips and rubbed her into his arms.

"I can still serve my husband even though I'm not well." Her delicate voice changed three times, her eyes were as charming as silk, and her soft little hands reached into the waistband of Lu Shanyuan's trousers.

Lu Shanyuan groaned excitedly and simply carried him onto the desk.

Yingyue, who came back from seeing someone off, heard the gasping sounds inside and suddenly became angry.

The old lady ordered her to keep an eye on the Marquis and not let Zhao Ruyi seduce the Marquis before he was well. A woman's dirty blood would bring bad luck to a man.

But this damn vixen spent the whole day trying to seduce the Marquis.

At this time, I didn't dare to break in and stop him, so I had no choice but to stomp my feet and turn around and run towards Chunhua Courtyard.

Liu Chunyan is Yingyue's master. When she was still a first-class maid, Yingyue chose her from among the new maids who entered the house and taught her step by step to become a big maid.

Zhao Ruyi is selfish and benefits her servants. She treats them gently and often gives small favors, but others are very harsh.

After the incident in the Hou Mansion during this period, Zhao Ruyi's true nature was exposed. Except for her confidants, she beat and scolded other servants when they were unhappy.

If she really gains power, anyone who doesn't like her will be in trouble.

If she wants to deal with Zhao Ruyi, she must unite with Aunt Liu.

Liu Chunyan listened to Yingyue scolding Zhao Ruyi and comforted her with a smile: "Eat some snacks. This is what Zhiruo brought. She said the eldest lady bought it for me specially."

"The eldest lady is good, but it's a pity that the eldest lady is not blessed." Yingyue sighed.

"No, the eldest girl is getting married, and she has taken away almost all the remaining dowry. What do you think the Hou Mansion will be like in the future?" Liu Chunyan chewed melon seeds.

Yingyue was at a loss: "How can this be good?"

"What's the matter? Wouldn't it be great if we had another rich mistress?"

"Ah?" Yingyue's eyes widened.

After this period of time, Liu Chunyan had long figured out that everything was fake. A man's heart could not be tied to him, and it was true that his son could earn a future.

Lu Wan insinuated that without a mistress who could control the house, the house would decline sooner or later.

Now that Zhao Ruyi is in charge of the family without any foundation, she still has to find a way to make the Hou Mansion hers?
Yingyue was also smart, so she lowered her voice and asked: "The old lady plans to choose another successor for the Marquis?"

"Otherwise? The Hou Mansion becomes chaotic every day without the mistress. Do you want Zhao Ruyi to become the principal wife?"

"That's not okay, she is so mean, even I feel embarrassed." Yingyue immediately shook her head.

"No. After all, we are also serious first-class maids in the Hou family, and our status is much higher than that of young ladies from small families. How can we let her ruin her reputation?"

The two of them chatted together for a long time, and Yingyue went back happily.

Liu Chunyan dropped the melon seed shells in her hands on the tray and clapped her hands.

The eldest girl promised to keep Lu Xiuxun studying at Imperial College. She also said that a highly respected gentleman was coming to the house, and she also asked him to give Lu Xiuxun some advice.

Next February will be spring, and Lu Xiuxun will be elected as Amitabha.