Chapter 15 The Marquis will definitely be unhappy if he finds out
Everything went smoothly when Rong Mama took action.

Dozens of people from Wutong Garden gathered in the yard, and one by one they reported their names, what they did, who was in charge of them, and who would pay them their monthly wages.

Cui Ming and Hong Ye, one took notes while the other held the name list and compared it with the real people.

Qin Yuan sat on the armchair, silently taking note of each person, observing their temperament and expressions, and judging whether they could be used.

Madam Rong has been with the old lady for many years. With her standing behind Qin Yuan, no one dares to act rashly.

The housekeeper and Mrs. Gu Liu were also invited.

Upon learning that Qin Yuan was going to take over Wutong Garden, Mrs. Gu Liu showed a flash of surprise, but she quickly concealed it.

Everyone knew that Gu Jinghui had been going to Fengxuan Pavilion these past two days. Not only did Qin Yuan not make any noise, but she even got the old lady's support.

Madam Gu Liu was a little unsure.

This new sister-in-law, whether she is a hidden talent or just a soft-hearted person, asked the old lady for help.

Madam Gu Liu smiled and handed a booklet to Qin Yuan, saying, "This is the allocation booklet for Third Sister-in-law's courtyard. It records how many people are in the courtyard, how many have been occupied, and how many allocations there are. If Third Sister-in-law has any questions, just ask me. The people, money, and materials in the courtyard are allocated according to the conventions of the mansion. If Third Sister-in-law has anything to add, just tell me in advance and set up a list in the accounting office."

Madam Rong glanced at the book and asked, "Sixth Madam, who pointed out the people in this courtyard?"

"Most of them were arranged by me and Butler Zhang, and the Marquis has also reviewed them."

Madam Rong said nothing.

The Marquis doesn't care about the inner house at all, so what difference does it make whether the purpose is achieved or not.

But the housekeeper is now the Sixth Madam, and since the Sixth Madam is in charge of the Marquis's marriage, it is only natural for her to arrange Wutong Garden.

Qin Yuan said, "I'm sorry to bother you, sister-in-law. I'll keep this book and read it slowly. I heard that the Marquis' Mansion employs family-born children who have served in the mansion for generations. I want to know who the relatives and friends of the people in Wutong Garden are and where they work. Who should I ask?"

This is a relationship chart. If the people in the hospital check it according to this, they will soon know who is available and who is arranged by outsiders.

Madam Gu Liu was stunned for a moment before she said, "Maybe you should ask the housekeeper about this."

Qin Yuan looked at Butler Zhang.

Butler Zhang said, "I'm afraid some of the old servants don't remember clearly."

Aunt Rong laughed and said, "It doesn't matter. I'm still here."

Butler Zhang nodded: "Yes, yes, Rong Mama has been helping the old lady with housekeeping. She is familiar with everyone in this mansion."

Qin Yuan was overjoyed, holding Madam Rong's hand, and said softly, "No wonder mother asked Madam Rong to help me. With Madam Rong here, I have nothing to fear."

Aunt Rong looked pleased.

He still had to be modest: "Madam, thank you for your kindness. I don't know much, but I have been in this mansion for a long time, so I know a lot."

Madam Gu Liu could hardly laugh anymore.

The new sister-in-law is not liked by the Marquis, but seems to have won the favor of the old lady.

If this continues, I'm afraid I'll be able to gain a foothold in the mansion soon.

Madam Gu Liu claimed that she still had many things to do, so she sat for a while and then left. After leaving Wutong Garden, she said to the maid beside her, "I didn't expect that the new sister-in-law is so young and capable that she won the favor of the old lady and even gave Rong Madam to her to help."

The maid knew her master's concerns very well, and said, "The Marquis has been at Fengxuan Pavilion to look after the two children these past two days. If this continues, they will become estranged sooner or later. I have watched with cold eyes that Madam Zhao is eager to stick to the Marquis and marry into the family after the mourning period is over."

Madam Gu Liu curled her lips in disdain and said, "Only the Marquis is a fool who can't see what Madam Zhao is thinking. It's good for them to be like this. Madam Marquis must be a tortoise to be able to endure it. I don't believe she won't make a fuss. Didn't she go to the old lady to ask for help today?"

The maid laughed and said, "The Marquis will definitely be unhappy if he knows about this."

Madam Gu Liu covered her face with a round fan and chuckled, "Isn't it?"

Under the guidance of Madam Rong, Qin Yuan quickly understood the situation in the Marquis' Mansion. However, she did not intend to reveal too much. She only tidied up Wutong Garden according to Madam Rong's suggestions.

In particular, the old woman who guards the gate and the maids and servants who guard the porch were singled out for special treatment.

Those that were not used were returned to the housekeeper, and new people were asked to serve them.

The person who was rejected was embarrassed.

Each person who stayed was given a reward of one or two taels of silver.

With rewards and punishments, the Marquis's prestige was established.

Qin Yuan asked Rong Mama to stay and talk, and asked someone to go to the kitchen to get a table, wanting to invite Rong Mama to dine together, but Rong Mama insisted on not agreeing. Qin Yuan also felt that she should not rush, so she did not force her to stay, and asked Cui Ming to take out the sandalwood and camphor pills that she had prepared, put them in her purse, and give them to Rong Mama.

"Madame Rong, this is something I learned to make when I was at my mother's house. It helps me calm my mind and is also very suitable when I am chanting."

Qin Yuan knew that Madam Rong was an elderly person who was useful to Madam Gu. There was a rule in the noble family that the younger generations had to respect the cats and dogs that came out of the elders' room. For someone like Madam Rong, it was never too much to respect her.

Rong Mama was knowledgeable and experienced, and she looked down upon ordinary favors, so she simply gave the fragrant pills she had prepared herself.

It’s not worth the money, but it’s unique.

Sure enough, Rong Mama happily took it and said, "Madam, you have such a hobby. I will show it to you when I get back."

As I get older, I tend to get irritated and upset, so this is perfect for me.

Moreover, Old Madam Gu placed a Buddhist shrine in the inner room, and she would do some homework and recite scriptures every day.

Qin Yuan said softly, "It's good that Madam likes it. If the old lady likes it too, that would be even better. I'm just worried that I have no way to show my filial piety. I love to deal with scented pills, scented tablets, and scented dew when I'm at home."

Rong Mama was even happier, and went back to tell Madam Gu: "Although the Marquis's wife is young, she has a calm temperament, is not impatient, speaks appropriately, and is very insightful in household affairs. I asked the maids around her, and the Marquis's wife did not learn these things at her natal family. The Marquis is very lucky."

Old Madam Gu was also very happy, and asked Qiuju to go to Wutong Garden to let Qin Yuan and the Marquis take a look at the list of return gifts to see if there was anything to add.

As soon as Gu Jinghui stepped into Wutong Garden, he felt that it was different from the past.

The gatekeeper, the maid and the boy guarding the porch all had new faces and behaved cautiously. The servants in the yard came and went in a hurry and no longer whispered to each other or behaved lazily.

He remembered that he had promised Qin Yuan that he would accompany her to take over the affairs of Wutong Garden. He paused and asked Gu Shiliu, "Go and find out what Madam did this afternoon?"

After a while, Gu Shiliu told him: "Madam went to the old lady, and the old lady sent Rong Mama to help Madam to tidy up Wutong Garden. Now the Sixth Madam and the housekeeper have handed over the register of Wutong Garden to Madam, and some of the servants in the yard have also been replaced..."

Gu Jinghui frowned, his handsome face was covered with dark clouds.

(End of this chapter)