Chang Anqing

Chapter 216 Kill the chicken to warn the monkey

"You're right. I did ask Auntie for advice on these things. Auntie also said about it. If you don't understand anything, you can check it and ask it. I think you are the master of the house. Old man, you have to take care of the big and small matters in your own yard on weekdays, and you also have to worry about our house, so I bypassed you and asked others—"

Although Baoying's tone on the seat didn't change, for some reason, the woman standing below felt a "thud—" in her heart, and she was immediately vigilant, without scratching or scratching.

"Miss, do you believe me, ma'am?"

"presumptuous!"

Seeing the old lady raised her head to inquire unexpectedly, Hui Rong immediately scolded, pouring out the shame on the old lady in front of the crowd, her face turned red and pale at times.

Baoying raised her hand, Hui Rong stopped talking, Baoying smiled and flipped through a few accounts on the desk beside her hand, raising her eyes while flipping through, "Everyone says that they are not in their position and they don't seek their own. Zheng, now thanks to Auntie's trust, let me study this housekeeping affairs, I naturally have to study more with my heart and soul, you are all respectable managers in the mansion, you should know that the daily necessities of a family are the most cumbersome and the most important thing. You have to be careful, let alone our huge Taiwei Mansion, which manages the food, drink and use of hundreds of thousands of people? If I don't ask and understand more by analogy, I will be like a toddler. I walked with your support, but you have worked hard for the house all your life, and there is no reason why you will not be considerate when you go home to take care of your life. If I don't understand anything at that time, I won't Yes, is it a joke, isn't it?"

Seeing Baoying chattering with the people below as if joking, and hearing the crowd hastily bowed to salute, seeing that the woman stopped talking, Baoying just said: "As I read and learn these days, I know what's going on in our mansion. There are requirements for all the purchases you need. There are not many shops in Chang'an City that can supply them. Let's just talk about live poultry and wild animals. They have always been from the Qian's Meat Shop in the East Market and the Zheng's Fish in the West Market. Is it right to buy it?"

Seeing that Baoying, who was seated above, cleared all these things up, the woman's hands gradually became a little disobedient. After working as a steward for these years, she has never seen those masters who don't touch their fingers care about the tedious purchases below. In daily life, they only need to provide them with the food that is as luxurious as running water, and that is enough.

But now-

"Coincidentally, Wu Shangshu, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, across the street from us, they also buy these two on weekdays, but I have heard that, whether it is Qian's shop or Zheng's shop, although the price this year is high. Floating, but it is not as expensive as our mansion, could it be that they have the intention to deceive us?"

Speaking of this, although Baoying's tone was still gentle, the smile on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by the seriousness and scrutiny that only the head of the family can have.

"Back, back, lady—"

The mother-in-law, who was still confident at first, only felt that her forehead was gradually sweating, and her confidence in speaking was also weakened a bit. At this moment, she could only force herself to say calmly: "Because these two shops are big bullies, There were a few times when the items sent were not acceptable and many were returned, so the servants changed to another shop. Although the Wang’s shop was a bit more expensive, the items were of the highest quality. of."

Hearing this, Baoying nodded thoughtfully, but passed the account book in her hand to Hui Rong in a leisurely manner. When Hui Rong handed it to the old woman and turned it page by page, the old woman Beads of sweat suddenly appeared on the child's head.

"I asked Huirong to visit this shop. The ingredients are indeed fresh and high-quality, and the price is indeed higher than those two shops. But I can see from their accounts that it was traded to the Royal Palace of England and Prince Rui. Things are not as expensive as the ones that were traded to us, and the same things, are they all inlaid with gold?"

"This this--"

Seeing the woman's appearance of not shedding tears when she didn't see the coffin, Hui Rong immediately shouted: "In front of the lady, hurry up and invite me for the truth!"

The voice made the old woman tremble and knelt down, but instead cried and wiped her tears: "My lady, this, this servant really doesn't know—"

Seeing this scene, everyone couldn't help shrinking their necks. This game is not something they are willing to get involved in.

"You are an old man. When I return home in spring next year, even if my mother doesn't say anything, I am not a cold-hearted person. I will be decent at that time, but you will be indispensable. Public is public, and private is private." , What the mansion rewards you, and what you conspired for yourself cannot be confused."

After finishing speaking, Baoying took out a slip from her sleeve, and when she unfolded it and shook it in front of the woman, she said softly, "The house in Jing'an Square under the name of your lord and lord, The yards that enter and exit Pingkangfang, as well as the two farms in the suburbs, roughly speaking, can be compared to the platoons of fourth-rank officials in Chang'an City. I have also calculated your monthly salary and the details of rewards from various places over the years Not to mention the 15 years in the mansion, even if you add up these decades, you can only buy the yard of Pingkangfang plus two acres of Susukida, and now you have something to say?"

"This, lady, this is not bought by the slaves alone, and—"

Seeing that the people in front of her didn't give up, Baoying finally didn't say anything more, just shook her head, then handed out an account book and said: "The Wang's shop has to give you some benefits because you are hindering it, obviously it can be more moderate." Sell ​​it to us at a higher price, but deliberately trade it at the original price on the bright side, just for you to get a kickback from it—"

Seeing that the woman opened her mouth to complain, Baoying didn't give her a chance to speak, she pointed to the account clearly and said: "The Wang family is worried that the mansion will find out, and you will only sell them at that time, saying that they black-heartedly deceived the Taiwei's mansion." , for self-protection, I secretly wrote down this secret account. This secret account was compared with the clear account one by one. It can be seen that a lot of wronged money was spent in every business. So where is the money going now? gone?"

The more she talked, the more uneasy the woman became, until she finally saw Baoying staring at her, her gaze was tepid but compelling.

"My servant, my servant was wrong. It was my servant who let the lard cover my heart, let the ghost beat my head, and made a fool of myself for a while. My lady, you are a Bodhisattva. I beg you to be magnanimous and forgive this incident. This servant will never dare Now, slave girl, I will hand over all the house and property to you, and slave girl doesn't want anything—"

Seeing "Putong" kneeling at the foot of the crying man, Baoying lowered her eyes calmly and said, "Everyone of you says that I have a bodhisattva heart and only seek from me but lie to me. The Bodhisattvas here are also willing to help you."

After finishing speaking, Baoying raised her eyes and no longer looked at the white-faced stunned person at her feet, but only looked at the crowd and said, "It's not going to happen again, I just gave you several chances, and you refused to follow the truth. Even Bodhisattvas can't help you."

"Come on."

When everyone was trembling, a woman with five big and three rough came in under the command, but Baoying no longer felt sympathetic, she just sighed and said: "Send him to Yinniang, please deal with Yinniang according to the rules."

Hearing this sentence, the woman was shocked, and the people present gradually understood that it seemed that today was just an ordinary inquiry about the accounts, but in fact it was a situation of killing chickens to scare monkeys.

Since Er Niangzi sent the man to be dealt with by Yin Niang, it can be seen that she had already prepared evidence and told Mrs. Taiwei that all these things were done by Mrs. Taiwei today.

"Although I am young, my heart is the same as yours. I hope that the house will be arranged in an orderly manner and not worry the Taiwei and his wife. You privately say that I am a benevolent Bodhisattva. I am very happy. People in the world worship Bodhisattvas with sincerity. I also hope that you and I can also exchange hearts and think in one place. If you are like a kitchen manager, no matter how good-natured I am , and there is no reason to cover it up, it is unfair to you and others, and you say yes or no."

Just when everyone was startled into cold sweat by this shocking hand, they saw the gentle Baoying on the seat carrying little reminders to them, and immediately folded their hands and hurriedly saluted: "Yes, the servants will definitely be with you, my lady—" —”

"Yes, absolutely nothing, absolutely nothing!"

Seeing everyone's verbal responses, Baoying smiled, and finally calmed down the atmosphere, and said in the next moment: "I have read your accounts, and the pen and paper are clear, which is very good. I will not delay here today. Just do your own thing."

After finishing speaking, seeing Baoying pick up the teacup to drink tea, everyone hurriedly saluted comprehendingly, and retreated cautiously.

When Huirong was happily looking at Baoying's proud smile, the voices of those in charge saluting came from outside the door.

"The county master—"

"The county master—"

Baoying raised her head in surprise when she heard the sound, and saw Li Sui walking in with a smile on her face.

"Aman."

Just when Baoying got up happily and stepped forward, Li Sui had crossed his hands in a respectful salute and said, "Second Lady is so majestic."

Hearing the long-lost urgent words, Baoying patted Li Sui's hand with a smile, and took the opportunity to hold her hand and said, "Why did you come here suddenly? I've never heard of it."

"If I had said it in advance, I might not be able to see today's scene."

After that, Li Sui took out the needle and thread that Nian Nu was carrying with a smile and said, "This Xipa really worries me, please help me to see it."

While talking, the two were already sitting together on the low couch under the window, looking at the exquisite and delicate Xipa, Baoying nodded with a smile and praised: "Yes, the craftsmanship is more advanced than before, so it can be seen that you are going to marry someone The clothes I wear are no better than those given to me in the past."

Hearing Baoying's joke, Li Sui twisted her face with a smile and said, "Don't wrong me, if you don't want it, then just give it back to me."

Hearing Li Sui's words, Baoying smiled and avoided, then picked up the flower frame and looked carefully: "The dragon and phoenix are already luxuriously decorated with jewels and jade. It's a bit weaker with plain thread—"

While speaking, Baoying looked at the sewing basket, her eyes lit up while she was thinking, and said, "It's better to use these two silk threads to twist together, and each takes what it needs."

After all, Baoying smiled and lowered her head, twirling the silk thread and started to embroider quickly. Seeing this harmonious scene, Hui Rong and the others beside her were also extremely happy.

After all, he is a good player among female celebrities, but in a moment, the dragon and phoenix that made Li Sui rack his brains were dotted in Baoying's hands, and suddenly came to life as if he was about to jump out of his handkerchief.

"Your skill, even if I learn it for decades, it will be incomparable—"

While looking at Hua Zhangzi and talking, Li Sui leaned on Baoying's shoulder and said, "It's better to hand over all the needles and threads of my children and grandchildren to you in the future, and I will be considered blessed."

"Pooh!"

Hearing Li Sui's words, Baoying nodded her forehead and said, "I'm going to sell my whole life to you before I leave the court, I'm used to calculating."

Seeing Li Sui's tricky smile, Baoying tidied up her needlework and said, "You have someone send you these little things and I'll finish them for you, so why make an extra trip."

"I'm not thinking that you are a busy person. Since you have to ask for help, there is no reason to sit at home and wait."

Hearing Li Sui's answer, Nian Nu leaned forward and started sewing and said, "Miss, you don't know, the princess has been in the mansion for a long time, and she just used this reason to find you. She, yes Miss you."

Upon hearing Niannu's words, Baoying turned to look at Li Sui, and seeing Li Sui's undeniable appearance, she even smiled and took Li Sui's arm and said, "Since you're here, let's go for a stroll in the yard, and let Huirong do it when you come back later." Something you like to eat."

"But my aunt agreed, I'm going to have dinner."

Hearing Li Sui's words, Baoying said as the two walked out, "Then let her make some small snacks that can be taken away, and you can eat with the Duke at the Duke's Mansion."

"I'm here for a while, just eat it, and I have to take it with me. When I go back, Aye will say that I'm here to fight the autumn wind, so I don't have to lose his face—"

Hearing Li Sui's joking words, Baoying smiled and pinched her face. The two sisters laughed all the way, and then wandered to the Jiuqu Corridor.

Just as they were talking, the girl's clapping and low laughter caught their attention.

Walking along the sound, you can see a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl sitting opposite Shiro Yang Zhao on the Jiuqu Pavilion in the Jiuqu Corridor, and Sanlang Yang Che stands between the two with his hands behind his back, with a look of disbelief. Covering her smile with a nonchalant appearance, the concubine daughters of the mansion surrounded the girl with envy and surprise in their eyes.

"That's Mrs. Shen from General You Xiaowei's mansion."

General Right Xiaowei?
When Li Sui heard Baoying's words, he thought about it for a while, and then asked: "Is it the lady Shen who is engaged to Sanlang and will be married in June?"

(End of this chapter)