【Quick Wear】My Years as a Mother-in-law

Chapter 255 Grandmother Jia 57

Looking at a room full of children, some crawling, some running, some strolling around, all under the age of four, Yun Xi felt a headache and simply left them in the care of their mothers.

She went to see Zhang handling the mundane affairs of the house and stood outside the window listening quietly.

Zhang sat in the main seat, looking at the maids and servants below, and said calmly, "What do you want to report to me today?"

A long-faced woman stepped forward and spoke clearly, "Madam, we have managed all the affairs well in the past. It's just that we have been doing this for a long time and have become familiar with it, so it is inevitable that we have become slack."

As soon as these words were spoken, the people below became agitated.

"quiet!"

Honeysuckle took a step forward and shouted seriously.

Zhang's eyes swept over the people below one by one. "What are you doing? You're talking about your deepest feelings? Humph! You all don't stick to your guns. You think I don't know what's going on. Do you have any good ideas?"

The long-faced woman lowered her head and said, "I think some chores, such as sweeping and lighting fires, are something everyone can do, so it would be better to rotate them from time to time."

"That makes sense, reward~"

Honeysuckle grabbed a handful of copper coins and stuffed them over. The long-faced woman thanked him and left.

Zhang said, "Xia Bing, bring the sticks over and draw lots again to assign the tasks."

"Yes."

After each group changed their jobs, Zhang looked for professional talents, such as cooks, embroiderers, gardeners, etc.

"The work in my Rongguo Mansion is easy and decent, the treatment is good, and the rules are strict. Many people want to come in and live a good life. Humph, you are not irreplaceable. Those who dare to slack off in their work and disrespect the master, watch out for your hide!" After Zhang scolded them harshly, she winked at Jianqu and Qingzhi on the side.

The two men dragged up an old woman who was tied up with hands and feet, and fingerprints were clearly visible on her face.

"Madam, she has already confessed. She was the one who first discussed it."

Zhang nodded and said, "This Wang Jinniu has worked in the kitchen of the mansion for more than ten years. He should have a decent old age.

I didn't expect that this old woman would dare to talk about Miss Yuanchun and Qing girl in private, saying that there was something dirty between them. I caught her on the spot. When is it her turn to worry about the affairs between the masters?

Give her twenty lashes and drive her out of the house, and drive her family away as well. The Rongguo Mansion cannot keep such a stubborn servant."

After saying that, Jianqu and Qingzhi quickly dragged her away without even giving her a chance to argue.

"Alright, everyone, go do your work. Next, the stewards from outside, come in. It's the end of the year, it's time to settle accounts and give rewards."

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Yun Xi glanced at it, turned around and went back. On the way, she asked Lan Hua, "What happened between Yuanchun and Qing girl?"

Lanhua considered it carefully and said, "It's the housekeeper's business, not a big deal. Miss Yuanchun was going to hand it over to the Second Young Mistress, but the Second Mistress felt that the Second Young Mistress came from a humble family and might not be able to manage the household well, so she refused to give it to her."

Yun Xi now felt a deep dislike for Wang. She was a hypocritical, cruel, stubborn, conservative, cold-blooded, hypocritical, and arbitrary person. If it weren't for good luck...

"She's still not tired enough. From now on, have her copy ten copies of the Diamond Sutra every month." Yun Xi snorted, "As for the matter of the housekeeper of the second house, go and tell Qing to start as soon as possible. Yuanchun will be getting married in a few months after the New Year."

"Yes."

Lanhua left in a hurry.

"Chrysanthemum, pick four second-class maids from my courtyard and send them to Yuanchun, and pick another four to send to Fengchun." Yun Xi said, "Tell them that these maids are different from those bought outside."

"Yes."

"Lotus, bring me the account book. Another year has passed."

"Yes."

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Time flies like flowing water, the process is slow but unstoppable.

Ten years passed in the blink of an eye. Yun Xi was now in her sixties, and the resolute Zhang was about to turn fifty.

Since Jia She was promoted to a noble title, he has not done anything important and has been hanging around the emperor. Jia Zheng has not moved from his position since he was promoted to a fifth-rank doctor.

The one who was promoted the fastest was Lin Ruhai, who had already entered the Grand Council.

Yun Xi had countless great-grandchildren, but unfortunately Jia Jing did not enjoy much family happiness and died a few years after becoming a monk. However, with the help of Rongguo Mansion, Jia Zhen was promoted to the sixth rank commander of the Five Cities Army. After working for a few years, he joined the Ministry of War and became a fifth rank doctor. He was much more promising than in the original text.

As for the next generation, Jia Hu, as the crown prince, worked as a magistrate outside the capital, Jia Zhu was a county magistrate, Zhang'er was the most promising and had already become a prefect, and Jia Rong barely passed the imperial examination and bought an official position like his father.

The other children are still young.

"Daiyu is coming? Quickly clean up Jiyuexuan and let Miss cousin stay there."

Yun Xi felt that she was about to leave. After all, in the original novel, Grandmother Jia did not live past the age of eighty. However, there were still a few things to do before leaving, the most important of which was the entanglement between Daiyu and Baoyu.

When Jia Baoyu heard that Lin Daiyu was coming, he ran over as soon as possible, never changing his bad habits. Yun Xi asked Lanhua and the others to stop this rude guy and call Jia Zheng over.

"Yu'er, don't worry about your cousin. Just stay at home. If he dares to harass you again, I'll let his father beat him up."

Lin Daiyu was very upset. "Grandma, why is my cousin acting like a scoundrel? He's like this every time he comes. I'm afraid to come, but I miss you so much. Is he just like this to me, or to everyone else?"

Speaking of this, Yun Xi frowned. "He's always like this. When he sees beautiful girls and boys, he can't walk. At such a young age, he ate the rouge on the maid's lips. When I found out, the maids all sold him out. His father almost beat him to death, but he just refused to repent. This is the only prodigal son in the family. You should stay away from him in the future, okay?"

"Yes, Grandma, I know."

Lin Daiyu nodded seriously.

But no matter how careful she was, she still couldn't prevent it. When Yun Xi went over, Daiyu was already crying because of anger from Jia Baoyu.

Yun Xi nodded to Lanhua. Lanhua reached out and pulled Jia Baoyu over, then brought people to tie him up.

"beat!"

Yun Xi threw down a word and took Daiyu back to Rong Xi Tang. She took out the prepared glass cup and said, "Come, let your tears flow into this."

When Lin Daiyu saw this, she cried even harder, her tears flowing into the cup, and Yun Xi felt that the cup became brighter.

"Grandmother has already asked a master to sever the evil fate between you. From now on, you don't have to cry when you meet her. Just ask someone to beat her up." Yun Xi looked at the beautiful Daiyu lovingly. Oh, the real Daiyu, she was so beautiful when she was only ten years old.

Lin Daiyu looked up in surprise, not quite understanding.

"You have forgotten what the bald monk and the lame Taoist said. You came to the mortal world to repay Baoyu for his kindness in nurturing you. Now your tears and this treasure are returned to Baoyu. From now on, the debt between you two will be eliminated." Yun Xi said patiently.

Lin Daiyu was so smart that she understood what he said. She couldn't help crying for a long time, and her tears filled the bottom of the cup.

Yun Xi was satisfied: "That's enough."