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

Chapter 71 Helping the New Sister-in-law Set Up the Stage

Qin Yuan pursed her lips and smiled, saying, "Yes, yes, if you are not worried, then why do you not know how all your books were taken upside down?"

Gu Jinghui couldn't believe it and couldn't help but glance at the book in his hand.

The book is correct.

He...he was fooled.

When he raised his eyes, he saw his little wife smiling at him cunningly.

Gu Jinghui coughed and told the truth: "I read a few sentences of the book my father-in-law gave me, and then I felt sleepy, so I was watching you guys take care of the housework."

"Oh?"

Qin Yuan didn't say whether she believed it or not.

She glanced at the book in Gu Jinghui's hand and asked, "What book did my father give me?"

"Spring and Autumn."

Qin Yuan laughed again and said, "Guan Yun read the Spring and Autumn Annals all night long. Does father want the Marquis to follow his example?"

Gu Jinghui was stunned.

He really didn't know about this. As military generals, there was no one who did not respect Guan Yu. When they swore brotherhood, they had to swear allegiance to Guan Yu.

Is there any meaning behind Guan Yu's long night reading of the Spring and Autumn Annals?
Gu Jinghui felt a headache.

These men of letters keep everything they have to say to themselves, and use all sorts of metaphors, hints, and riddles.

Qin Yuan added: "As the saying goes, A Meng from Wu, if you haven't seen him for three days, you should look at him with new eyes. Lu Meng started studying hard when he was almost thirty years old. If you become a Confucian general, my father will also praise you in this way."

The implication is that it is not too late for Gu Jinghui to study now, and it is not impossible for him to become a Confucian general.

Gu Jinghui met Qin Yuan's gaze, responded vaguely, and changed the subject, saying, "I think the way you dealt with those women just now was very appropriate. This is how you should intimidate those who don't obey you, but you still lack the step of showing kindness."

If you do something wrong, you will be punished. If you do something right, you will be rewarded. However, clear distinctions between rewards and punishments can only establish your authority. If you want others to obey you, you have to show them kindness.

Qin Yuan also understood this principle. She smiled and said, "Your Majesty is right. I was just planning to ask Cui Ming to do a favor for Madam Lu, but I didn't know how to start. That's why I invited Madam Rong in the name of Your Majesty."

Gu Jinghui couldn't help but laugh.

He stood up and said, "Since you have an idea in mind, I will go to Baozhu to take a look."

His wife was intelligent and had a good memory, so he should quickly deal with Gu Baozhu.

Qin Yuan responded and asked, "Husband, are we going to have lunch at home?"

Gu Jinghui thought for a moment and said, "No."

He had to find someone to ask Guan Yu what the meaning of reading "Spring and Autumn Annals" at night was.

If she stayed any longer, Qin Yuan might really think that he was worried about her.

As soon as Lord Gu left, Hongye said, "Seventh Miss really should be punished."

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Everything that others were unwilling to do was pushed onto Miss Seven. She was well locked up, so how did those two kids get away? And how did she get out?"

Hongye asked, "Could it be the Sixth Madam again?"

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Whoever is more convenient to do it can do it." Hong Ye said angrily, "Why does she like to meddle so much?"

From the day the young lady got married, the shadow of the Sixth Lady could be seen everywhere.

Qin Yuan said, "She likes to get involved, so let her get involved. Isn't it all her credit that the housekeepers contributed so much this time?"

After hearing this, Hongye was stunned for a moment, then burst into giggles.

"It's true. All the housekeepers in the mansion are here. They all have smiles on their faces and speak very nicely."

Hongye had not forgotten the evasive and perfunctory expressions of Manager Wang and the coachman a few days ago.

"It's only been a day, and these mothers in charge have changed their faces."

Cui Ming was a little worried and said, "Now that the commotion is so big, if we make money, it's fine, but if we lose money, it will be troublesome."

Cui Ming didn't expect that all the housekeepers in the mansion had become members.

All these people are on the lady's boat. If something happens and they make a fuss, how will the lady deal with it?

Qin Yuan was confident and said, "It's impossible to lose money, but there will be some twists and turns. With the Sixth Madam here, we don't have to be busy fanning the flames. We just need to watch."

Since Sixth Madam likes to worry about her so much, let her do her part.

Seeing her so confident, Cui Ming said nothing more and went out to the upper room to invite Rong Mama as she said.

Over there, Madam Gu Liu learned that the housekeepers had all contributed fifty taels, and she laughed and said, "These housekeepers, seeing a tiny profit, are like flies seeing blood. Now they are so affectionate when they need help, but I don't know how to scold them when they lose money in the future."

Aunt Zhao also laughed: "It's worth our effort to tie them all together."

"When I saw her like that, I was worried that the housekeepers wouldn't get on board," Mrs. Gu Liu was overjoyed and said, "Now all we need is the supply of pepper. Our Sixth Master went to offer his courtesy, but she was cautious and didn't dare to accept it. Otherwise, the stage would have been set."

Zhao Ma also followed suit and mocked, saying, "She is still ignorant because she was raised by a young official. After being poor for a long time, she suddenly became rich. She can't hold on to the dowry money in her hands. She wants to make a big fortune quickly. Money is not that easy to make. Don't accumulate it slowly."

Madam Gu Liu nodded with amusement, "She also said that she had a lucky dream. For a dream, she even refused to listen to Manager Leng's words. It must be that the old lady favors the Marquis and doesn't want to offend her, so she wants to follow her share."

What kind of Jimeng is this? Haha, it’s so funny.

Aunt Zhao smacked her lips and said, "If she really made money, wouldn't it be a blessing from the gods and Buddhas? No wonder she is so bold."

Madam Gu Liu snorted coldly and said, "If she wants to take over the household expenses from me, she will have to endure for another ten years at least."

After more than ten years, the accumulation is almost enough. When the old lady passes away, it is time to separate the family and live separately. By giving up the money at that time, I can get a good reputation, and Lord Gu will have to thank her for it.

Madam Gu Liu said, "Mrs. Zhao is becoming increasingly useless. We should avoid getting too close to her in the future. Bai Que's parents went to Wutong Garden to cause a scene and were subdued. They are now saying that the Marquis wants to prepare a dowry for Mrs. Zhao. This matter is getting worse and worse. We should not get involved in this scandal."

Madam Zhao and Bai Que also dispersed.

It's hard to do anything alone. It seems like nothing can be accomplished.

Zhao Ma said, "This is what I was about to say. Yesterday, Madam Zhao was chased back to Fengxuan Pavilion by the Marquis, and today Bai Que was taken back by her parents. When they left, they were even at loggerheads. No matter how unwilling Madam Zhao is, she can't make a scene. Now she is being kept in the upper room to be comforted. The old lady is already unhappy, but because of the favor, she doesn't want to lose face. Let's not stand in front of them, so as not to offend the Marquis and his wife."

Madam Gu Liu sighed and said, "I underestimated the cunningness of this new sister-in-law before. She is really patient. She is so skilled at such a young age that even the Marquis was subdued by her. What a great trick she played in Wutong Garden today. The housekeepers under her are now respectful and fearful of her. They are all concubines. Look at how stupid our Seventh Miss is."

"We have to hurry up and help our new sister-in-law set up the stage."

Before he finished speaking, the little girl outside hurriedly lifted the curtain and came in, saying, "Oh no, the Marquis is here with someone."

(End of this chapter)