Chapter 33: He is not a good father in terms of offspring
Aunt Zheng’s waist was as soft as a willow, and when she danced, her long sleeves could easily attract men’s souls.

Mr. Gu Liu bought her from the brothel at a high price and stayed with her for most of the month.

The personal nanny said, “Sixth Master likes to sing and dance with those scholars when he has nothing to do. He spends a lot of money. The monthly allowance from the mansion is not enough for him to squander. If Madam doesn’t give him money, Sixth Master won’t be able to redeem Aunt Zheng.”

Madam Gu Liu said weakly, “If I don’t give it to him, do I have to depend on his mood every day? The two concubines before were also fresh for a while, and even gave birth to his children, but he forgot about them the moment he turned around. Why should I quarrel with him over this?”

“What’s more… Sixth Master has that kind of personality. If you don’t give it to him, he will make a scene regardless of the consequences. He can’t stand making a scene.”

The personal nanny also shut her mouth.

This person, once his weakness is exposed, can’t stand up straight.

When Qin Yuan returned to Wutong Garden, she saw the housekeepers already waiting in the yard, mumbling something inaudible.

Seeing her coming, they all dispersed and waited for her to lecture them.

Qin Yuan didn’t ask anyone to enter the house. She asked the maids to move the armchair and table out and place them under the shade of the tree in the yard.

In the summer morning, the breeze blows and the chirping of birds can be heard from the trees from time to time.

Qin Yuan sat leisurely on the armchair with four protruding arms, drinking the tea that Cuiming had served. Hongye was beside him, holding a pen and ink, and was quite arrogant.

“Tell me what affairs you are in charge of, what tasks you do on a daily basis, who are the people under you, and how are the staff arranged? Are there any changes that need to be made?”

Qin Yuan looked at the expressions of several people and then spoke.

Several mothers in charge spoke briefly and concisely about what needed to be changed. When they got more detailed, they either asked for more staff or cried poor.

Qin Yuan said, “I’ve asked Hongye and Cuiming to take note of what you said. You should manage things the same way you did before. Just do it first. I’m not familiar with it yet. Don’t start a fight right away, as if you’re saying that Sixth Madam’s housekeeper is not doing a good job.”

The mothers in charge were not disappointed either. They just wanted to test Qin Yuan’s depth and attitude.

Qin Yuan added: “Come to Wutong Garden to discuss matters at this time in the future. If there is anything you need, please tell me one day in advance so as not to delay matters.”

Then he gave him a few admonitions as usual.

“You should be careful in your daily work and don’t slack off. You can’t chat and waste time, and you can’t drink and play cards. You are all old people in the mansion, so you naturally know what to do. If you make mistakes, you will lose face for several lifetimes.”

The mothers in charge agreed.

Qin Yuan stood up and said, “You guys should go and do your work first. I won’t keep you any longer. We still have a long time to spend together.”

The mothers in charge bowed and dispersed.

They thought that Qin Yuan would either use chicken feathers as a token of authority to show off his power, or get to the bottom of the matter and try to come up with a new trick, or show weakness and show kindness to win them over.

Therefore, everyone had already prepared their plans and planned how to respond.

Unexpectedly, Qin Yuan just gave a few instructions and everything was done as usual.

In the past, they followed Madam Gu Liu and Madam Hou in whatever they did. It all became a matter of who would be the master.

Madam Gu Liu soon learned the news and said, “She is really careful and doesn’t leave any room for gossip.”

Madam Rong also said the same thing to Old Madam Gu. The difference was that Madam Rong felt that Qin Yuan was smart and insightful, and knew that the Marquis’ Mansion was complicated and that no action could be taken rashly.

Madam Gu nodded and said, “That’s exactly the point. She just came here, so she should just take care of some things. She shouldn’t be competitive and quarrel with the Sixth Elder’s wife. It’s more important to focus on having children.”

Speaking of this, Madam Gu said again: “That bastard, hey, Yuan’er is so beautiful, if the two of them had children, I wonder how cute they would be. I really dream of holding a grandson.”

Aunt Rong just smiled.

Giving birth to a child is something that cannot be done by one person.

Xiao Hong came in and said crisply, “The Marquis sent Gu Shiliu to look for Aunt Rong.” Aunt Rong asked, “Looking for me?”

Xiaohong nodded.

Madam Gu said disdainfully, “Go quickly, go quickly, I don’t know what he is going to do next, so he comes to you to find out what’s going on.”

Rong Mama left with a smile, and soon returned with a smile on her face, saying, “The old lady guessed wrong this time. The Marquis asked me to go and chat with the Marquis’s wife whenever I have nothing to do, and talk about the past, such as the hobbies and activities of those housekeepers.”

Old Madam Gu had her hair in a high bun today, and the peony flower pinned on her bun almost fell off because she smiled so hard.

“Then why don’t you go quickly?”

Aunt Rong said, “Don’t worry, Madam is going to check on the shop. I’ll take Xiao Hong over there to sit down in the evening.”

“Why bring Xiaohong along?”

Madam Rong said, “The Sun family asked me to find a good master for Xiaohong. Although the old lady’s place is good, there are too many capable maids. I thought Xiaohong is smart and the lady is still short of people, so I want to take Xiaohong to show her face in front of the lady more often. The Marquis also likes her very much, but he just wants the lady to nod her head.”

“Oh?” Madam Gu smiled and said, “Brother Hui and his father really look like they were cut from the same mold.”

Rong Ma said, “That’s why they say a son resembles his father. But then again, the Marquis is even better than his father.”

It was meant to be a flattering remark, but it unexpectedly caused Old Madam Gu to sigh and say, “It’s just that the offspring are a little lacking.”

Aunt Rong: “…”

The old lady is anxious to have a grandson, so it’s no use just sitting around in the house complaining about her old self.

The two people who are really useful are less anxious than the other.

Qin Yuan took two maids and seven or eight strong women with her, preparing to go out to check the dowry shop, but was stopped by Gu Shiliu, who asked, “Madam, are you going out?”

“Yes, but is there something wrong, my Lord?”

“The Marquis asked me to follow Madam to prevent her from being bumped into.”

Qin Yuan was stunned. She was surrounded by so many maids, how could she be bumped into by someone?

If Gu Shiliu went with him, would it be inconvenient to buy pepper in the village?

Gu Shiliusheng smiled and said, “I have also trained with the Marquis in the Saibei Army for a period of time, and I have also helped the Marquis manage some money and food matters. Madam, just take me with you. If you need someone to run errands, I am very fast.”

Qin Yuan smiled and nodded, “How can I refuse your kindness, Lord? Thank you for your help.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Shiliu immediately waved his hands and said, “How can I bear the trouble? I only ask Madam to say a few good words for me in front of the Marquis, so that the Marquis will be at ease to let me serve Madam in the future.”

Hongye smiled and whispered to Cuiming, “My Lord is worried about the young lady. With Gu Shiliu here, I want to see if there are still those who dare to neglect the young lady.”

Cui Ming was helpless: “Butler Wang and the coachman were punished by the Marquis, who would be so blind?”

Gu Shiliu followed Qin Yuan and the others not too close. When they went to the side yard to get on the carriage, the coachman stood respectfully beside the carriage and waited until Hongye asked, then he dared to look up.

Qin Yuan held Hongye’s hand and got into the carriage.

Gu Shiliu hurriedly led a horse and rode beside him. After they left the mansion, they headed towards the West Market.

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