22. Chapter 22 Give me some face

Author: Zhou Ziheng

Chapter 22 Give me some face

"Mother, take a look quickly."

Gu Changheng was so excited that he had already thought about taking control of all the shops and properties in the Hou Mansion. When the time came, he would not have to be controlled by Zhao Mingruo, and he would be able to bring Wan Wan to the Hou Mansion to be his equal wife.

Seeing that the old lady ignored him, he urged her again.

The old lady rolled her eyes at him, this was her biological son, and the third child didn't live up to expectations, otherwise she would be angry.

"You are about to take the imperial examination. Don't delay your studies for such a trivial matter. If you fail, you will lose more than you gain. Dafang has a great reputation, and now he has entered the Hanlin Academy."

It's a pity that Gu Changheng can't listen, "Mother, you don't need to worry about it. Master Yin said that I am born smart. It will not be easy to surpass my elder brother. In the future, I will inherit my father's title and make great achievements in the court!"

The mother and son were chatting together, but Zhao Mingruo came over with Ah Fu.

"Mom, how is your health?" Zhao Mingruo asked with concern.

The old lady turned around silently, not wanting to pay attention to the two couples.

Gu Changheng was in a good mood and cheered, "Aruo, don't worry, my mother's illness has almost recovered, but you, why didn't you take a good rest in the room?"

Zhao Mingruo was moved and said, "Husband, don't worry. I took the medicine and I'm feeling better. Coming to see my mother today is a major matter for the Hou family. My daughter-in-law doesn't dare to make the decision privately. She can only come to ask her mother and husband what they want."

After saying that, the evidence of Butler Chen's corruption was handed to the two of them.

The old lady also followed to check.

"What!!"

"Damn Butler Chen, I knew he was greedy and used his relationship with his mother to get a lot of benefits from the Hou Mansion. I didn't expect him to be so shameless?"

Gu Changheng suddenly became angry. He didn't even have 20,000 taels. If he had, he would have enough money to buy the land for Wanwan!!

"Mother, this is the person you are looking for. You can't let him stay in the Hou Mansion any longer!!"

The old lady was also surprised. She knew that her relatives were dirty and shady, but she didn't expect it to be so excessive and the amount was so large.

"This... Heng'er, it is indeed his fault that he is greedy. After all, we are just relatives. We can't really drive him out. When the time comes, we will definitely say that our Marquis Mansion will turn its back on him."

"Just give me this face."

Gu Changheng was hesitant. Driving him away would indeed affect his mother's reputation.

Zhao Mingruo added to the fire, "It's easy to change a country, but it's hard to change one's nature. Husband, if Butler Chen restrains himself a little, we won't have to keep an eye on him. But the amount is really too big. The Hou Mansion doesn't have it right now."

If you are rich, you may not be able to afford such a housekeeper."

"We don't even want people like Hou Fu Fu!" Gu Changheng threw the account book in front of the old lady angrily, "Kick him out now!"

Zhao Mingruo took advantage of the situation and said, "Then...who will take over the position of Butler Chen?"

Gu Changheng frowned, "Let his original deputy take over, the one named Peng Nian, I think he is good."

Having achieved his goal, Zhao Mingruo nodded and said, "Okay, let Peng Nian take over as your husband said."

"Husband, don't be angry. Butler Chen is still a relative of my mother. It's not good to call him out. Just find a chance to talk to him."

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In the spring afternoon, the sun is warm, and a gentle wind gently blows the green branches.

Peng Nian rushed to Yunyao Courtyard to report the good news to Zhao Mingruo.

"Second Madam, I have been officially appointed as the housekeeper of the Hou Mansion by the Second Master. If you have any questions in the future, just give me your orders."

Zhao Mingruo handed him the list he had prepared in advance, "I have arranged the candidates for important places. You can make your own decisions for the rest of the time."

Although Butler Chen is greedy, he is a distant relative of the old lady after all. He is still very loyal when working in the Hou Mansion. He can report any troubles in time. Now that he is gone and Peng Nian has been replaced as the steward, it will be very different.

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Peng Nian put the list away and said, "I understand, I will make arrangements right away."

After seeing off Shen Qingshan, Yao Hua happened to come over at the agreed time to pay her respects to Zhao Mingruo.

"Second Madam, I have followed your instructions and succeeded in getting the Second Master drunk and leaving him in the room last night. He got up early in the morning and mistakenly thought that he and I had consummated our relationship. She didn't reprimand me too much, just symbolically told me

I have to be honest and obedient, and then there will be a place for me in the house."

Yao Hua explained what happened last night, and Zhao Mingruo couldn't help but sneered, "He was probably hiding somewhere and laughing secretly. His eyes widened when you served tea."

Gu Changheng did not disappoint her. He said that he was sincere to Yun Suiwan, but it was just the same. He couldn't walk when he saw the beauty.

She was somewhat looking forward to Yun Suiwan entering the house and quarreling with Gu Changheng all day long about her aunt, while Gu Changheng would go from caring and gentle explanations at the beginning to becoming impatient at the end.

There was even some expectation that the two of them would meet each other and even fight each other.

"Gu Changheng takes soft things rather than hard ones. Just pretend to be pitiful and weak to win his sympathy. Dress up a little better. He can't resist such temptation. Just grab him and go to your room a few more times."

Zhao Mingruo ordered again.

"Also, Shuixiu, don't relax. Now that Yao Hua is in the bright and you are in the dark, and because of the fate that we met at the inn before, Yun Suiwan will definitely come to you, and we can easily deal with whatever plans she has."

"Don't be afraid of revealing your secret. I've kept your identities very secretive, so she won't be able to find any clues."

Ah Fu took two heavy bags of silver and gave them to the two of them.

Zhao Mingruo raised his eyebrows and said, "Pay the deposit first."

Yao Hua and Shui Xiu smiled and said, "Thank you, Second Madam."

The afternoon sun was just right, so Zhao Mingruo came out of the blue to take Yao Hua to get acquainted with the situation in the Hou Mansion.

Shuixiu followed and looked curiously at the place where she would live in the future, and suddenly she noticed a beautiful figure appearing behind her.

It happened that the man was also looking at her and greeted her warmly.

Shuixiu casually said a few words to Yao Hua and then trotted towards the person, "This madam, it's you..."

She recognized Yun Suiwan she saw at the inn at a glance.

Yun Suiwan smiled gently, "Yes, it's me, you still remember me."

"I didn't expect that the Miss Yao you mentioned before would actually marry into the Hou family and be my cousin's aunt. It seems that we are really destined to be together."

Shui Xiu had obviously known the truth for a long time, but she still smiled and cooperated with Yun Suiwan's performance, pretending to be surprised, "It turns out that he is your cousin, madam. We are really destined."

"No, if I had known earlier that your lady was going to marry my cousin as my aunt, we would have gotten to know each other well a long time ago."

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