Daiyu from the Red Mansion is also arguing with people today

Chapter 222: Cut off the firewood from under the cauldron

As a result, Daiyu's subordinates had an illusion: their girl was so hardworking that she stayed up all night and practiced hard in the martial arts field.

Gradually, Daiyu discovered that the guards of Lixiangyuan all had dark circles under their eyes and looked listless, as if they had not slept well at night.

She couldn't help but ask their head coach, Lan Rui: "What's wrong with them? Is it too hot at night and they didn't sleep well?"

Lan Rui yawned and complained, "Girl, what are you talking about? It's you who meditates in the martial arts arena every night, and then they imitate you, afraid that they will be left behind by you!"

Daiyu didn't expect such a misunderstanding to occur. She found it a little funny, but more heartwarming: "Go and tell them that I did this because my martial arts is special and I need to practice in an open and deserted place, so I chose to do it at night."

Lan Rui passed on Daiyu's words, and they no longer stayed up late, but they respected Daiyu more in their hearts and felt that this master was very considerate of her servants.

When Nanny Wang brought the forged golden unicorn to Daiyu, she also mentioned their changes. After hearing this, Daiyu just smiled faintly and said nothing.

They are right.

If Daiyu ignores the health of her subordinates and directly practices in the inner courtyard with the wooden plaque on, it will have a significant impact on their health in the long run.

This can be seen from the situation of the master and servants in the Qin Mansion.

Daiyu opened the wooden box and looked at the pair of golden unicorns inside. The workmanship and the gems inlaid on them were both excellent. Shi Xiangyun would definitely like them.

The eyes of the big Qilin are inlaid with blue corundum, while the eyes of the small Qilin are red. When the two are placed together, anyone with a discerning eye can tell that they are a pair.

"Girl, the workmanship of this pair of golden unicorns is really impeccable. It is because we often order jewelry from that jewelry shop that the shopkeeper was willing to make them for us first this time!"

Daiyu gently closed the lid, her lips curled up slightly: "Business is a two-way street. If I didn't give the shopkeeper some of the best gems, how could he be so easy to talk to!"

Even though she had only been in Shenjing City for more than two years, she had stable cooperation with shops for food, clothing, housing and transportation, and she also had some understanding of the women in various mansions in the capital.

These are common sense things she could not learn in the Jia family.

"Mammy, where is the paint I asked you to find?" Daiyu asked, changing the subject.

Nanny Wang looked troubled. "Some pigment minerals are hard to find. We can't get them all in a short time."

"Oh? What kinds are missing? Please write them down and I will ask others to look for them in other cities." Daiyu was mentally prepared, so she was not surprised.

Nanny Wang wrote down the missing pigments one by one and handed them to Daiyu. Although she knew that things that were hard to find in the capital would be even harder to find in other prefectures.

"Mammy, please bring over the paints you've already bought."

Daiyu took the paper handed to her by Nanny Wang and planned to search the system later.

If the quantity is large enough, it can even be sold to a study in the capital for some silver. You know, some scarce pigments can be sold at several times the price of gold in the market.

Daiyu was searching for pigments in the system when Qiu Kui hurried in and reported, "Miss, we found Mr. Qian's son. This is their address."

She took a look at it and felt a little strange. As usual, they would draw a rough layout of the yard together. It would definitely not be like this time, just a rough location and a simple map.

"In the alley near Tongzhou Wharf?"

"Yes! They rented a mud hut without a yard."

Daiyu understood that it was just a simple thatched cottage, which could be seen at a glance, so there was naturally no layout map.

However, the investigators also attached portraits of Qian's wife and son. Although the style of the paintings is relatively abstract, the main features are still quite vivid.

"This portrait is well-painted," Daiyu praised casually.

Okra was obviously very happy: "Really?"

Daiyu raised her eyebrows slightly and asked teasingly, "Could it be your lover?"

"Girl! What nonsense are you talking about!" Qiu Kui's cheeks turned red instantly, but she didn't look charming at all. She was just simply afraid that Daiyu would misunderstand.

Seeing this, Daiyu immediately stopped teasing and said, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't tease you."

Qiu Kui felt relieved when she saw that Daiyu was just joking and didn't take it seriously.

She did not forget to report another thing: "Miss, our people have found out. The last time Lai Ma came to see the old lady, she wanted to donate an official position for her grandson and ask for the old lady's grace."

Daiyu responded and then ordered, "Okay, keep an eye on Lai Shangrong and see when he will leave Beijing for his new post."

Qiu Kui asked curiously, "Does the girl have any plans?"

"This Lai Shangrong is no different from his father and uncle, he has very long hands!"

Daiyu's eyes flashed with a hint of sharpness. She had always wanted to find a flaw in the housekeeper Lai Da. Otherwise, even if she emptied the property of Lai Da and Lai Er, as long as the Jia family did not fall, they would always have a chance to make money from it.

It was impossible for her to empty the Jia family's house. The most effective way was to shake their foundation - the old lady's trust.

As for Aunt Zhao, let's leave her to Lady Wang, but we can get rid of Caiyun, the "helper", first.

Thinking of this, Daiyu leaned close to Qiu Kui's ear and whispered a few words.

After hearing this, Qiu Kui nodded repeatedly and went out to pass on the message.

It’s a pity that it’s impossible to store living things in Daiyu’s system warehouse, otherwise she really wants to take Zhuiyun with her.

There is no need to do what is happening now. We need to have someone send Zhuiyun to the farm outside the city in advance, and then go to the farm to get the horse after nightfall, and then go to Tongzhou.

"Zhuiyun! Long time no see!" Daiyu stroked Zhuiyun's forehead.

Zhuiyun sniffed her scent and immediately recognized her owner. He nudged Daiyu's palm with his nose and snorted, as if complaining about why Daiyu took so long to visit him.

“Chuckles, chuckles—” Daiyu fed Zhuiyun an apple that he loved the most, and said to Lingji who was waiting on the side, “Thank you for your hard work. I’ll come back as soon as I’m done!”

After saying that, she jumped onto Zhuiyun's back and rode towards Tongzhou.

"That's our girl!" A male voice suddenly sounded in Lin Ji's ears, scaring him.

"What are you doing!" Lin Ji shouted subconsciously, turned around and found that it was one of the people in charge of looking after the livestock on the farm.

Lin Ji patted the man on the shoulder, as if he was a leader inspecting him, and reminded him: "Watch it carefully, and remember to report anything you need to the steward, so that nothing will happen to the animals."

"Yes, yes, yes! Manager Lin, just rest assured!" The man watched Lin Ji leave, and did not forget to sigh, "My god, the girl can also ride a horse! How amazing!"

Daiyu rode on Zhuiyun and galloped on the official road.

After nightfall, there was no one on the official road, so she simply let Zhuiyun run as fast as possible.