They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 451 Should I see him?

Xu Zhichun: "Where does Qi Xiu work?"

Dongxiang: "Reporting to Madam, Qi Xiu does not work in the Marquis's mansion. Madam Qi's family are law-abiding citizens."

Chunnan quickly chimed in, "If it weren't for that, Madam Qi wouldn't have dared to harbor such ambitions. However, after Qi Xiu was reprimanded by the Marquis, Madam Qi dared not bring her into the Marquis's residence again, much less mention this matter. Ah, she didn't mention it openly, but we servants could all see it."

Dongxiang nodded: "Yes."

Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "I see. It's good that Qi Xiu isn't in our household."

As for Lady Qi, it would be even more inappropriate to keep her in my own courtyard.

If you find it unpleasant, she might find it just as unpleasant, so why make each other uncomfortable? Think of a way to get rid of her.

Xu Zhichun asked Dongxiang and Chunnan to move small stools and sit down, and also asked Qin Qing and Muxiang to sit down. He then asked them some questions about the Marquis's mansion.

Steward Zhang and Granny Feng are the head stewards, in charge of the entire Marquis's mansion. They may not be so clear about what's going on below. Dongxiang and Chunnan are just maids, and they have their own channels of information.

Both women were intelligent and knew that their mistress was the Lady Hou. From now on, they were the Lady Hou's people, sharing both glory and ruin. Naturally, they would say whatever came to mind and rack their brains to answer the Lady Hou's questions.

Some of the things that the ladies of the Marquis hadn't asked about, but which they had thought of, they quickly shared as well.

The more the Lady of the Marquis knows about the Marquis's mansion, the more control she can maintain and the greater her prestige will be. This is naturally beneficial to "one of their own" like them.

Before they knew it, it was lunchtime. Xiao Yuan came in nervously and asked when the madam would serve lunch. Xu Zhichun then realized what time it was and sent someone to invite Liang Mingxuan and Lu Yin over to have lunch together.

Butler Zhang was very efficient. After they had lunch, he brought people to help Liang Mingxuan make a selection.

Liang Mingxuan then selected three people: Xiaosong, who was the same age as him, to be his page; and the other two, who were about three or four years older than him, to be his attendants, named Ayan and Achong respectively.

Xu Zhichun thought the three of them were quite good, so they decided to go with it.

Xu Zhichun was even more satisfied with Steward Zhang. This was someone who had truly put thought into selecting people, knowing that the age of the pageboys and attendants that the Second Master wanted to choose should be different.

Xiaosong and the other two were overjoyed. They kowtowed and acknowledged him as their master. Xu Zhichun gave them a few words of advice, using both kindness and severity, and then had Liang Mingxuan take them back.

Granny Qin Qing handed a box to Liang Mingxuan, saying with a smile that it was prepared by the Madam for the Second Master.

Liang Mingxuan was a little puzzled. When he got back and opened the package, he found silver notes of varying sizes and amounts, as well as some copper coins, loose silver, and a dozen or so small purses neatly stacked.

He felt a surge of gratitude and emotion; this was pocket money and a purse of silver specially prepared for him by his sister-in-law for tipping.

Liang Mingxuan then rewarded Xiaosong and the other two with a purse, each containing two qian of silver.

Xu Zhichun deliberately left Lu Yin to speak.

"Although I've only just arrived at this Marquis's residence, it's funny to say, but these wicked servants are bullying me too. But I'm not afraid. Anyone who dares to come near me will be dealt with easily. I can't let a servant control me. If that's the case, I'd rather not have come. In my village, no one dares to treat me like this."

“If they treat me like this, then you are my sworn sister, and those people will probably be even less polite. If anyone dares to be sarcastic, disrespectful, or disobedient, Ayin, don’t think you’re an outsider and just put up with it. Don’t hold back at all. Come and tell me immediately.” “You’re not being nosy or causing me trouble; you’re helping me. Getting rid of those kinds of people as soon as possible is a good thing for the Marquis’s mansion.”

Lu Yin smiled and nodded, "I'll remember what you said, sister. Not only that, but if I hear or see anything, I'll tell you too."

Xu Zhichun laughed loudly: "That's even better! Treat this place like home, and don't be shy about doing whatever you want. We both know the relationship between us, so why should we be reserved or act like strangers?"

She has been kind to Minglang and Mingxuan, and Xu Zhichun is still using her original body.

Xu Zhichun's ability to say this so frankly shows that he truly doesn't consider Lu Yin an outsider.

Lu Yin felt completely at ease and nodded vigorously: "Mm."

Xu Zhichun dismissed everyone before whispering to Lu Yin, "Does A-Yin still remember Young Master Ji of Jinling? He is now an official in the capital."

Lu Yin suddenly looked up.

Xu Zhichun explained in detail, and then said, "Minglang and I will definitely avenge you, without a doubt. I can tell that Young Master Ji has never forgotten you. Do you want to see him? I didn't tell you before, but Young Master Ji has actually met with us. I originally planned to tell you this after we were settled and avenged you, but I didn't expect that he would also be in the capital. It seems like it was fate."

Lu Yin burst into tears.

Xu Zhichun sighed inwardly and briefly recounted what Ji Yingxuan and his wife had witnessed. Lu Yin seemed both sad and happy, and tears streamed down her face.

Xu Zhichun sighed inwardly and said softly, "He has been looking for you. You two have finally come out on top after all your hardships. Now you are the adopted sister of the Marquis of Wuxuan's wife. If he is interested, you are a good match. It is not easy to live a second life. It would be a pity to miss this opportunity."

Lu Yin threw herself on Xu Zhichun and cried bitterly.

Three days later, Ji Yingxuan came to visit.

When he left Liangjia Village, he returned home in a daze and fell seriously ill.

Just as he was recovering from a serious illness, the emperor's decree arrived, leaving him no choice but to go to the capital.

Later, when Yu Changwang rebelled, he was too busy with court affairs to leave. After Yu Changwang's defeat, Liang Minglang and many other meritorious officials went to the capital to be enfeoffed, and he helped Liang Minglang a lot.

Now that everything is on track, he can't help but think about resigning from his post again.

Liang Minglang invited him to visit, saying that Madam Xu had come to the capital. He didn't want to go, but he couldn't resist coming anyway.

Several people gathered in Liang Minglang's study.

Ji Yingxuan followed Liang Minglang into the flower hall. He glanced at the two women sitting there and frowned slightly, feeling displeased. He secretly scoffed: "Liang Minglang can't escape the common ways after all. Is he trying to play matchmaker for me too? It's one thing for others to have this idea without knowing the inside story, but for him to do it is truly despicable. This corrupting influence of the capital has changed far more than just one or two people."
I realized I had misjudged him after all.

I thought he was different from others, but it turns out he's no different at all.

It won't be long before the Marquis of Wuxuan's mansion holds a wedding! It's just a pity that Madam Xu will ultimately suffer injustice.

Considering she used Zhichun's body, he planned to subtly convey a message to her: if she needed help, he would definitely lend her a hand.