My younger sister insisted on marrying me and made me the Marquis' wife.

Chapter 158: A lot of intimacy

With Lord Gu giving Qin Yuan face like this, everyone became more careful.

Butler Cao immediately said, "We will keep in mind what Madam said and will not dare to violate it. Please rest assured, Lord Marquis and Madam."

Housekeeper Han also said: "Madam, you have made great efforts and we are convinced. We will definitely control everyone and overcome the difficulties together with the Marquis' Mansion."

Steward Cao smiled and said, "That's right, that's right. What Steward Han said is exactly what I wanted to say."

Butler Han: “…”

Gu Jinghui said with satisfaction: "That's good. If there is any violation, I will not forgive you easily."

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "After the government is established, I will reward those who work hard with five taels of silver, and those who have made contributions with fifty taels of silver. If there are any mistakes, in addition to the punishments mentioned above, two to six months of monthly salary will be deducted depending on the situation."

Everyone was surprised and delighted, and they all felt awe for this marquis' wife who had just entered the mansion.

After everyone had left, Gu Jinghui took Qin Yuan’s hand and asked in a low voice, “Were you worried just now?”

Qin Yuan looked up and asked in confusion: "What are you worried about?"

Seeing that she was calm and composed, Gu Jinghui remained silent.

In an instant, Qin Yuan came to his senses and said with a smile: "This is the first time I have to take care of so many things. I can't help but worry that the regulations I list will not be accepted by people. If they fail to convince people and delay important matters, wouldn't it be a betrayal of the Marquis' trust? Fortunately, everyone has not said anything for the Marquis' sake. As for whether the regulations are feasible, we have to wait and see."

Gu Jinghui said seriously, “Yuan’er, you have done very well. You must not underestimate yourself. Mother said that you are more capable than Sixth Brother’s wife. I have seen that you have managed the household affairs in an orderly manner these days. I can’t help but be a little greedy and want you to manage the outer courtyard as well.”

He paused and continued, "After all, the smallpox issue is of great importance, and someone needs to be in charge of the overall situation. If the outer and inner courts are managed separately, there will inevitably be some disconnection. Now that everything is handed over to you, I was worried whether you could handle it, but I didn't expect that you would do so well."

These words made Qin Yuan understand Lord Gu's considerations.

Her heart moved, and she suddenly felt that Lord Gu in front of her became more handsome and pleasing to the eye.

Qin Yuan didn't think it was a big deal if Lord Gu admired her beauty.

After all, she was indeed extremely beautiful.

It is instinctive for men to love sex.

But Lord Gu could see her talent, handed over the entire mansion to her, supported her, and affirmed her efforts and achievements, which really made her happy.

What the gentle and refined Lin Ziqi in his previous life had not given her, the warrior and military master Gu Jinghui had given her.

Qin Yuan had mixed feelings in her heart, but she smiled and said, "If Yuan'er manages well, after the mansion is opened, the Marquis must reward Yuan'er well."

Seeing her charming smile, Gu Jinghui said, “Okay, whatever you want, I will find a way to get it for you. Even if you buy all the pepper in the capital, you don’t have to worry about losing money. At worst, you can just send it to Saibei.”

Qin Yuan was stunned for a moment and asked, "My Lord, can you still take the trade route to the northern frontier?"

"I have been guarding the northern frontier for many years. How can I gather soldiers just by relying on the imperial court's military pay? I am also familiar with the trade routes along the way. When there is no war, I also have trade with the small countries along the trade routes. I will tell you all about this in detail later."

Qin Yuan closed her eyes. Gu Jinghui had said this, and it was obvious that he wanted to be honest.

"Okay," Qin Yuan shook Gu Jinghui's hand back forcefully.

Gu Jinghui’s smile became more obvious, and he said, “Then have you thought about what reward you want after you open your mansion?”

Qin Yuan glanced at him affectionately and said softly, "Of course I won't forget it. My Lord, please wait."

Her attitude towards Gu Jinghui became much more friendly, and her charming eyes were full of affection, which instantly made Gu Jinghui feel like he was walking on clouds and his legs went weak.

But someone was not tactful and came to disturb them. Butler Han asked, "Do you want to see the Feng Mansion in person, my Lord and Madam?"

Qin Yuan said nothing and looked at Gu Jinghui.

Gu Jinghui lowered his head and asked her, "Do you want to go together?"

Although it was a question, his tone was full of hope.

The dark eyes were looking at her steadily. "Okay."

Although there were other things to do, Qin Yuan thought that accompanying him to see the Feng Mansion Gate would not delay anything.

Hearing this, Gu Jinghui’s lips curled up and he couldn’t suppress it anymore. He ordered Butler Han: “If you want to go, get ready quickly.”

Seeing the Marquis like this, Butler Han: "..."

Hongye and Cuiming couldn't help but chuckle.

Gu Jinghui excitedly pulled Qin Yuan towards the gate of the mansion. For some reason, walking this distance holding his little wife’s hand, his heart, which had been gloomy for the past few days, became cheerful again.

When they arrived at the gate, Butler Han ordered people to bolt the gate from inside, and then let Gu Shiliu jump out of the door. They pasted a seal on it with the date and time written on it to prove that the gate was sealed today.

There were already quite a few people gathered outside the door to watch.

But because there was smallpox in Dingbeihou Mansion, no one dared to go near and just stood far away.

After Gu Shiliu pasted the seal, he jumped back the same way he came.

"My Lord, Madam, it has been done."

Butler Han added, "The corner door and the side door are also sealed in the same way. A small window is opened at the side for the convenience of shopping. It is only opened at the time agreed with the merchants. It is locked on weekdays."

Qin Yuan nodded and said, "Well done."

Lord Gu hummed.

After sealing the mansion, Lord Gu took Qin Yuan's hand and walked back to Wutong Garden. The yard was already crowded with the housekeepers and stewards who came to do business. It had always been like this since Qin Yuan took charge of the inner and outer courtyards.

“Don’t get too tired,” Gu Jinghui said with some concern, “I see that you are doing a good job in managing the household affairs. If the outer courtyard is too busy, just tell housekeeper Cao and housekeeper Han to do it. They have been managing the outer courtyard for many years and know the priorities. They will not have any bad intentions at this time.”

Qin Yuan smiled and comforted him, saying, "It's okay. After tomorrow, everyone should follow the rules. The rest of the matters can be simplified as much as possible. It's okay to hold on until the government is opened."

Just as Gu Jinghui was about to say something, Gu Shiliu came looking for him again and said, "The emperor has sent someone to issue an order, and they have just arrived outside the palace gate and are knocking on the door."

Qin Yuan frowned.

How come he came at this time? He arrived just after the gate of the mansion was sealed.

I don’t know what the meaning of issuing an order at this time is.

Gu Shiliu asked: "Do we need to open the gate again?"

Butler Han was also undecided about this matter, so he asked him to come and ask the Marquis for his opinion.

Qin Yuan asked: "I don't know what the decree is. Does only the Marquis need to receive it, or does the whole mansion need to receive it?"

If the whole house needs to receive the order, then all family members, young and old, must wear formal attire to receive the order, and the house door must be reopened.

If only Lord Gu accepted the order, it would be easy.

Gu Jinghui thought for a moment and said, “Yuan’er, go back first. I’ll go ask around and send a message back if there’s anything.”

Qin Yuan nodded.

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Jinghui and Gu Shiliu disappeared from sight in a flash.

Cui Ming exclaimed: "My Lord... My Lord..."

Hongye exclaimed: "This is the martial arts that Gu Shiliu mentioned. The Marquis has been practicing martial arts since he was a child. He is indeed amazing."

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