The queen is tea-smooth and charming, and she wins the house fight by lying down

Chapter 42 Gathering People’s Hearts
The chief steward had a stern and serious personality and never smiled. All the servants in Qingfeng Courtyard were afraid of him.

At this time, the servants knew that the new master was finally going to see them, and they couldn't help but show some excitement on their faces.

But after waiting for a long time, the new lady did not come out of the house. The servants' originally excited and curious expressions subsided a little, and they looked at each other secretly.

I guess this isn’t a show of power from the new lady?
Sensing the people's restlessness, the butler cast a cold glance over, and the courtyard, which was originally buzzing, suddenly became quiet.

At this moment, the tightly closed door was suddenly pushed open from the inside, and two maids came out carrying a large Luohan chair with a brocade cushion on it.

Then several pretty maids came out one after another, carrying trays.

The servants recognized that these were the maids who served the lady.

After the maids stood on both sides, a stunningly beautiful woman wearing a soft silk skirt with scattered flowers slowly walked out of the room, holding a round fan in her hand.

Yue Xianhua nodded to the butler, then sat down leisurely in the rocking chair.

As soon as she sat down, Qing'er walked over and whispered something to the housekeeper.

The chief butler was surprised at first, then he bowed in the direction of Yue Xianhua and said, "On behalf of the servants in the courtyard, I would like to thank the madam first."

The servants were confused. They had waited for a long time, so should they thank their master?

Just when everyone was hesitating whether to follow the butler in thanking the lady, he looked towards everyone in the courtyard and said loudly:
"Madam has prepared some rewards for everyone. When the names are read out, let Madam introduce them one by one."

reward?

The servants who were originally confused and bewildered suddenly had their eyes brightened, and even their spirits seemed to be lifted.

The butler looked towards Yue Hua and saw her nod before he began to read:

"The first one is Zhang Fu!"

A thin and flexible man with a smart appearance came out and knelt down and kowtowed: "My humble servant Zhang Fu greets the young madam."

"Zhang Fu is the gatekeeper of Qingfeng Courtyard. Madam and the girls around her can ask him to run errands if they need to buy anything."

The doorman Zhang Fu nodded hurriedly: "Yes, yes, Madam and the sisters can come to me if you need anything."

Yunzhi came over and said, "This is a reward from the Madam."

As he said this, he put a string in Zhang Fu's hand.

Zhang Fu couldn't help but be surprised. One hundred dollars was the monthly salary for a second-class maid!

He hurriedly said excitedly: "Thank you, Madam, for the reward. Thank you, Madam, for the reward!"

Yunzhi was amused by him, and her smile became even brighter: "Okay, next one."

The chief steward: "Li Lu, Wang Shun, Zhao An, Sun Qin... these are the young master's big followers. They usually wait in the courtyard outside the study and are responsible for accompanying and taking care of the young master."

The eight people who were named stood up and knelt down and kowtowed at the same time: "Greetings, Madam. Greetings, Madam!"

Yunzhi stepped forward: "This is yours..."

Yue Xianhua watched quietly, the gentle expression on her face betraying no indifference in her heart.

If he dares to give it to her, she will accept it. She will not save money for him!

The servants who received the money didn't know what Yue Xihua was thinking. At this moment, they had a very good impression of this mistress.

I had completely forgotten the mumblings I had just made while waiting, and decided secretly in my heart:
They were so generous the first time. From now on, as long as the lady ordered them, they would rush forward! Maybe there would be even greater benefits! "Madame Wang, Madame Zhao, Madame Sun, Madame Chen...these are the maids of Qingfeng Courtyard, and they are usually responsible for the rough work."

The maids were the lowest servants in the yard. When rewards were being given to others just now, they watched with envy and worry, fearing that they would not get any.

When they found out that there was one for them, they were even more delighted, bowed and expressed their gratitude, and kept saying auspicious words.

Yue Xianhua was still sitting there quietly like a Guanyin statue. Her otherworldly face showed neither contempt nor arrogance towards the servants, but she was not friendly and easy-going either.

In the eyes of the servants, the lady seemed calm and composed, and they showed even more awe towards her.

After the reward money was distributed and everyone present had received it, Yue Xianhua was supported by Qing'er and slowly stood up, giving a lecture:
"I'm new here, and I'll need to rely on you guys in the future."

Her voice was like a clear spring, attracting everyone's attention as soon as she opened her mouth. She spoke in a gentle and appropriate manner, without sounding condescending and looking down on others.

Coupled with his already unparalleled appearance, he instantly gained the servants' favorability towards him, which was even more gratifying than just receiving the money.

"You are all elders around your husband. I will never interfere or change your tasks. You just need to do your job and fulfill your responsibilities as usual."

Yue Xianhua was born intelligent, and because of his extensive experience in the Marquis's mansion, he knew from a young age how to speak in the most touching way.

As long as she wants, there are few people who don't like her.

Now, winning people's hearts with just a few words is a skill she is very familiar with.

Sure enough, looking at the glowing eyes of the servants, one could tell that her words had a great effect.

Even the butler next to him couldn't help but look over with surprise in his eyes.

The situation in Qingfeng Courtyard was a bit complicated, because the young master got married too hastily, and there was no time to arrange many things. What he feared most was that the mistress didn't know anything yet, and just wanted to show off her ability and give instructions, and then he would be the one with a headache.

Although he didn't know whether Yue Huahua's words were true or not, they made him like her more.

Yue Xianhua knew that what she said was true.

It is impossible for a housekeeper to be a housekeeper, let alone be the housekeeper for Xiao Yan, who will divorce sooner or later.

She had made up her mind early on to stay out of the people and affairs of Qingfeng Courtyard if possible.

So when the servants left and the head butler asked her in a tactful way whether she wanted to take back the housekeeper's power, she refused with a smile but a firm attitude:

"The butler is the old man that my husband relies on the most. From what I have seen in just a few days, all the affairs in the courtyard are in good order, and it is inseparable from your careful management. Even my husband privately praises you for being so tactful and doing things flawlessly, which makes him feel at ease. This Qingfeng Courtyard cannot do without you. He and I are very relieved to hand over the courtyard to you for management."

Yue Huahua's words even moved the butler who prided himself on having a heart as hard as a rock. After all, the more capable a person is, the more he hopes that his work will be noticed by his superiors.

But he remained calm. Although he had some guesses in his mind, he still asked, "What does Madam mean?"

Yue Xianhua picked up the teacup and took a sip, smiling softly: "Of course I will continue to thank you for your hard work. You won't refuse, right?"

The butler's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly bowed and said, "Madam, you are too kind to me."

At the same time, his favorable impression of the young lady increased again, and he even felt a little guilty.

Just now outside the courtyard, he thought the lady was just speaking for show.

After all, everyone in the capital knew that the eldest daughter of the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion was well-known for her virtue. She had been in charge of the household affairs since she was twelve years old and had been running the mansion on behalf of her grandmother.

She can manage such a large mansion and have everyone praising her, let alone such a small Qingfeng Courtyard?
(End of this chapter)