Daughter of General

Chapter 80 Steward Power
However, the more everyone pleases everyone and makes offerings like a bodhisattva, the colder Shen Yulan's heart becomes.The more I remember when Wu Shi died.

Just after Li's house was confiscated, the empress in the palace gave him something within two days - imperceptibly, this was to remind Shen Junzhi of Li's identity, naturally, maybe it was also to remind Li.

However, Mrs. Li is also a formidable one.Within a few days, Shen Junzhi was firmly entangled—in order to "understand" Guo's hard pregnancy, Shen Junzhi even temporarily handed over the power of housekeeper to Li.

You know, although Shen Junzhi had taken over with full power before, it was still under Guo's control in name.But now, Mrs. Guo has been taken away by Mrs. Li even as the housekeeper in name.

It is conceivable what Guo's heart should feel.

It is naturally impossible for Shen Yulan to sympathize with Mrs. Guo, but at the same time, she is also on guard against Mrs. Li - after all, Mrs. Li and her are just cooperating with each other for interests, and have no blood relationship.When Li Shi will bite her back for the sake of profit, that's also possible.

Mother Lin also mentioned this matter cryptically.Shen Yulan smiled and joked with Li Shi: "I heard that being a housekeeper is very difficult. If my aunt is free, she will also give me some pointers and let me learn. Otherwise, I will not understand anything in the future. That would be bad."

After hearing this, Mrs. Li only smiled for a moment and then continued to smile like a flower: "What's so difficult about a housekeeper? It's just practice makes perfect. As long as you get used to it and know what's going on, it's easy You don’t need to learn it either. In this way, I’ll go and tell the master later, let the eldest lady follow me to take care of the house. Girl, if you help the housekeeper, you will have a good reputation outside.”

Shen Yulan lowered her head in feigned embarrassment: "What did my aunt say? I'm just curious and want to learn. How can I compete with my aunt for the power of housekeeper?"

"How could this be a struggle for power? Originally, I was just a trustee. With the help of the eldest lady, I can feel more relaxed." Li smiled sincerely and brilliantly.As if that's what he really wanted.

Shen Yulan didn't say anything more.Originally, that was her purpose, but it would be too false to say anything else.

That's how things settled down.

That night, Mrs. Li really mentioned this matter to Shen Junzhi.Naturally, Shen Junzhi didn't say anything, but he was afraid that Shen Yulan would be tired, so he specifically asked: "Just let Yulan learn, and don't really tire her. She is still young, and such a sad thing can't be done." Do more."

Li's eyelashes are lowered, and there is a faint smile on the white jade face, which looks gentle and pleasing to the eye: "Of course, I will be careful. However, the eldest lady is smart, and I am sure you can learn it once you learn it." Getting started. I thought, it would be better to let the eldest lady help the housekeeper all the time, and the reputation would be good to spread. It will be easier when proposing a kiss in the future."

Naturally, Shen Junzhi didn't think about this level, so he laughed immediately: "You are still thoughtful. You are willing to think about Yulan like this, and I have to thank you very much." As he spoke, he took Li Shi's shoulders Come over, and conveniently put a ruby ​​armlet on Li Shi: "What I learned today is just right for you."

Li's skin is fair, so it's not bad to use such a bracelet.On the contrary, the skin is more radiant and the gems are gorgeous.It also complements each other.

Naturally, Mrs. Li won't be fascinated by a bracelet, but Shen Junzhi's willingness to treat her like this is what makes her happiest: "Master spent a lot of money. In fact, I don't lack jewelry to wear."

Shen Junzhi said casually: "Then why don't you wear it on weekdays? It's always too quiet."

Mrs. Li raised her head, "Now that the lady in the mansion has been here for less than a year, the concubine is naturally not allowed to wear red and green. Besides, as a concubine, many colors and jewelry are still not allowed. And, I see, My wife doesn't seem to like other people's clothes too brightly."

Shen Junzhi first heard Li Shi say that, and immediately felt that Li Shi was a sensible and well-behaved person.Hearing Li's mention of his identity again, he felt a little more guilty.Until the last sentence—then I am full of anger.

Naturally, this anger was directed at Mrs. Guo.

Shen Junzhi said almost impatiently: "My wife is older, so she naturally prefers solemn and solemn ones. But you don't have to be like this when you are young. Besides, you don't have to worry too much about the wife. On the contrary, Yulan Please pay more attention. Let me see what she likes and dislikes. In the early years, she and her mother suffered a lot, and I feel very guilty."

Mrs. Li took advantage of the situation and leaned into Shen Junzhi's arms - said softly: "Master, don't worry, I understand what Master means."

Shen Junzhi smelled the faint fragrance on Li Shi's head, and his heart was a little emotional, he lowered his head and kissed Li Shi's forehead...

The matter of the housekeeper was settled like this.Shen Yulan and Li Shi have completely divided up the power in Guo Shi's hands.

Shen Yulan didn't have time to pay attention to Guo Shi's feelings—she was busier now.Naturally, the butler didn't really want to be as easy as he said, and he had to work hard.

In addition to reading medical books and worrying about his earning money, Shen Yulan was so busy that he didn't even have any free time.

In a blink of an eye, the day of Xiaonian came.At this time, the mansion is filled with a kind of festive Chinese New Year—Shen Yulan is not a stingy person, and Mrs. Li also intends to win over the servants of the Shen family, so it has been agreed early on: the Chinese New Year this month The monthly money is double.And, there are bonuses.

Coupled with the things specially arranged and prepared in the mansion for the New Year, the natural atmosphere is even stronger.

Shen Yulan woke up early in the morning and drank Laba porridge, and then went to Mrs. Li's place with Jin He. After discussing some housekeeping matters, she talked about whether or not the family should have dinner together at night.

According to the rules, the whole family must have dinner together on New Year's Eve.Otherwise, what is it called Xiaoye?

However, in all fairness, Shen Yulan really didn't want to see Mrs. Guo.Let alone eating together.However, the rules that should be observed are still to be observed, so Shen Yulan still didn't really show his temper, nodded and said: "Of course we have to prepare. However, it is not convenient to disturb the wife in the room now. It’s better to set it up elsewhere. The warm pavilion in the Hanging Flower Hall is good, how about being there? It’s also convenient to go everywhere, and you can see the lanterns in the corridor when you open the window. Everything is good for enjoying the scenery.”

Mrs. Li never said "no" to Shen Yulan, so she only said yes at the moment.So they sent people to inform Guo Shi and Shen Yushan about having dinner at the Nuan Pavilion in the Chuihua Hall at night.

Shen Junzhi came back very early that day.

In the afternoon, Shen Yulan had already had people send gifts everywhere—from Chang Min's, from the old doctor Chang, from Chang Yu, and from Mrs. Guangwuhou.As well as the loyal servants who worked for her and the family of the farmer, they all gave things.Naturally, with different identities, things are different.

What was given to Chang Yu was a medical book obtained from Madam Guangwuhou.Although it is not an isolated copy, it is also rare.Chang Yu liked it very much, and immediately asked someone to bring back a gift—it turned out to be a pair of wooden carved monkeys.

Shen Yulan couldn't help laughing looking at the pair of vivid monkeys.She always felt that Chang Yu should be a serious person, and gifts should be serious things, such as copybooks, calligraphy and paintings, or books.I didn't expect it to be such two cute things.

Naturally, Shen Yulan liked it very much.Such a cute thing, no one would not like it.And as it happens, Shen Yulan's zodiac sign is also a monkey, so naturally he couldn't put it down.

Shen Yulan simply placed the pair of monkeys on his desk.

Jin He saw it and thought it was pretty, but Shen Yulan was not willing to give it to Jin He, but just smiled: "I will ask where I bought it later, and I will buy a pair of your zodiac signs for Sister He."

Jin He smiled a little strangely, but didn't say anything.And it just so happened that something else changed the topic, so Shen Yulan didn't ask any more questions.

In the evening, Lianxin helped Shen Yulan change into new clothes and redressed up again, and then she gave up - after all, it's Chinese New Year, although it's just a small year, but it's not too quiet.

When Jin He was also dressed properly, Shen Yulan and her walked towards the Hanging Flower Hall arm in arm.

Naturally, Mrs. Li was busy making arrangements there early in the morning.Unexpectedly, Shen Junzhi was also there. Shen Junzhi sat there drinking tea and waiting. When he saw Shen Yulan coming, he put down the book in his hand and said with a smile: "It's so cold, I don't know how to wear a snow cap."

Shen Yulan replied with a smile: "It's not cold. I've been sweating all the way." Then she looked at Aunt Li and said, "Auntie has worked hard today, so I need to drink more later."

Jin He also smiled and saluted Shen Junzhi.

So a few people just talked and laughed like this, but they didn't feel cold, and they didn't see any suspicions at all.It was as if the unpleasant and estranged things never happened at all.

When the girl came over and asked when the dinner would be served, Mrs. Guo still didn't show up.Shen Yushan naturally didn't show up either.

Shen Junzhi felt a little unhappy, and reprimanded the girl: "Why don't you go see your wife? Don't you know it's a young year?"

Aunt Li said understandingly: "My wife is pregnant and working hard. It's okay for us to wait. Master, don't be unhappy. Waiting for my wife to give birth to a brother is better than nothing?"

Shen Yulan glanced at Mrs. Li, and took up the conversation with a smile: "Yes, my wife is pregnant, so it is more troublesome than others, and it is normal to come later."

Shen Junzhi, however, became more and more annoyed and unhappy—raised his eyebrows and sneered: "Should such a person wait while pregnant? It's too ignorant!"

Mrs. Li didn't speak any more, just poured a cup of tea for Shen Junzhi: "Master calm down, I'll let someone remind me."

Shen Yulan pressed Li Shi, still smiling: "Don't, don't rush. You will be in a hurry and panic later. If something goes wrong, isn't it our fault? Just wait patiently. Madam is not like that. Someone who knows the rules."

Hearing these words, Shen Junzhi became more and more unhappy with Mrs. Guo.It's just that he was thinking about being a young man, so it's not easy to get too angry, so he had to suppress his anger again.

(End of this chapter)