bookrandom Chapter 195 Taking Charge of Household Affairs
Chapter 195 Taking Charge of Household Affairs
Little Stone handed the list to Wu Weiwei.
Looking at the people on it, Wu Weiwei smiled.
"Little Stone, come here, I have something to tell you..."
Little Stone's eyes widened as he listened to Wu Weiwei's plan.
This works too...
"Do you understand?"
"Yes, I understand. I will make the arrangements."
Just as Xiao Shitou was about to leave, Wu Weiwei remembered what Xiao Shitou had mentioned last time about establishing an intelligence station.
"By the way, Manager Hao is free recently."
You can go find him and ask him to help you take over Chen Minghui's gambling den.
Now that Ma Hongmao's matter has been resolved, it's time to get her intelligence system up and running.
"Really, boss?"
Little Stone said happily.
During this period, he and his brothers lived in a dilapidated temple, which was convenient for them to carry out their business.
However, the poor environment sometimes hinders their ability to transmit information.
"Well, let's go!"
The old lady's birthday is just a few days away, and the household is already busy with preparations.
After Aunt Ping was punished and confined to her quarters, the management of the Marquis's mansion has now been returned to the hands of the Marquis's wife.
The household affairs of the Marquis's mansion were originally managed by the Marquis's wife.
However, for some reason, Lady Hou suddenly said that she wanted to study Buddhism.
Only in this way can the power to manage the household be returned to the old matriarch.
As the matriarch grew old and her strength waned, she sought out Concubine Ping to manage the household affairs.
Now that the power of the household has returned to her hands after all the twists and turns, Granny Qiu is happy for her mistress.
"Madam Hou, it's wonderful that the Old Madam has handed over the management of the household to you this time."
Lady Hou smiled.
"Yes, it's been ten years..."
Ten years have passed since that incident.
Now it's finally back in my hands.
"Granny Qiu, this year's Old Madam's birthday celebration is going to be a grand affair. Pass on the instructions, and make sure there are no mistakes!"
Although she was dissatisfied with the old lady.
But this birthday celebration is the first one she's organized since taking over the household management, so she can't afford to mess it up.
"Yes, Madam Hou."
"Oh, and remember to send one of the invitations to the Duke of Xie's residence as well."
"what do you mean?"
Lady Hou looked at Granny Qiu.
"The old lady specially invited her group of relatives, ostensibly to celebrate her birthday."
But secretly, everyone could see that she was using the birthday celebration as a pretext to actually try and force them onto Ting'er.
Does the old lady think she doesn't know?
Her few relatives in the Chen family were all from poor backgrounds and had no distinguished family history.
Isn't this going to ruin Ting'er?
Rather than marrying a daughter from such a prestigious family, it would be better to form a marriage alliance with the Xie family.
Standing behind Xie Ningxin were the Duke of Xie's mansion and the Empress Dowager.
Although the Empress Dowager is no longer in charge.
However, as the emperor's legal mother, the emperor sometimes still had to consider her feelings.
Besides, she had already seen through Xie Ningxin's thoughts.
I'm afraid she also likes her son.
Isn't that great? It's the best of both worlds.
"Understood, Madam Hou, I'll take care of it right away."
Yong'an Hall.
Wei Haitang and the others were having tea with the old lady.
"You girls."
Why didn't you go to Weiyuan for a beauty treatment today?
"You actually have the leisure to chat with an old woman like me?"
Hearing the old lady's words, Wei Haitang's lowered eyes flickered.
But he quickly raised his head.
She said coquettishly, "Grandma, isn't it good for us to stay here with you?"
"Are you perhaps annoyed by our noise?"
The old lady looked at Wei Haitang with a happy smile.
"Look at you, you little devil, you've got a sharp tongue! This old woman can't out-argue you!"
When Liu Qingyun entered, this harmonious and joyful scene was what he saw.
"Qingyun pays his respects to the Old Madam."
"Qing'er is here, get up quickly."
Today, Liu Qingyun was dressed in a moon-white robe without much adornment.
With only a few small plum blossoms embroidered on the hem, she appeared dignified and reserved.
Her hair was neatly combed into a bun and secured with a silver hairpin.
There were no ornate gemstones on the hairpin, only a pink velvet flower, which accentuated her frail and pale face.
Despite her delicate appearance, one can see a calm and firm demeanor emanating from her eyes.
Moreover, her simple and elegant attire exuded the noble air of a well-bred lady.
Liu Qingyun had the most distant relationship with the old lady; she was a girl from the old lady's niece's family.
They weren't related to the old lady by marriage.
If it weren't for her niece-in-law's strong recommendation, the old lady might not have invited her to the Marquis's residence.
But to be honest, among these younger generation members, the matriarch has the best impression of Liu Qingyun.
She has a gentle and virtuous appearance, and a quiet and unassuming personality.
It must be something very insightful.
She wouldn't be upset because of Ting'er's two concubines.
She would be the perfect wife to head the household.
Moreover, although her father, Liu Quanru, has retired.
Yet his students are all over the world, and many of them hold high-ranking positions in various countries.
The old lady valued this point.
That's why he values Liu Qingyun.
Seeing the old lady's admiration for Liu Qingyun, Wei Haitang instantly became unhappy.
However, she did not show her displeasure on her face.
"Sister Liu, why are you only arriving now?"
When we went to look for you, you weren't in the house. We thought you had already arrived!
Qin Xue warmly took her hand and pulled her to the old lady's side.
Liu Qingyun smiled and said, "Sister Qin, I just went to the garden to collect dew."
I've heard that tea brewed with dew has a mellow and fragrant taste.
The old lady has been coughing badly lately, and I thought that brewing tea with dew would be good for her lungs and help her produce saliva, so...
She heard that Liu Qingyun had gone to collect dew for her early in the morning.
The old lady took her hand and nodded with satisfaction.
"Qingyun, you are such a filial child..."
Hearing the old lady praising Liu Qingyun, Wei Haitang glared angrily at Qin Xue.
Qin Xue lowered her eyes, not daring to meet Wei Haitang's gaze.
She had no idea that Liu Qingyun had secretly gone to collect dew, just to please the old lady!
It seems that Liu Qingyun is indeed cunning.
"Grandma, if you say that, we'll get jealous..."
"Yes, Madam, although Sister Liu is very filial, we are just as good!"
To keep you company, we've been obediently staying at home these past two days!
Wu Linglong hugged the old lady's arm and said coquettishly.
"Good, good, good children..."
Liu Qingyun watched them compete with her for attention and felt a bitter smile in her heart.
She didn't want to come to the Marquis's mansion, but she was forced to by her mother.
"By the way, Sister Liu, Sister Wei and Sister Qin are busy these two days and can't go to Wei Garden for nursing care."
Why don't you come with me tomorrow?
Wu Linglong extended a warm invitation.
Because Wu Linglong is loose-lipped, and also because she likes to make a fuss over nothing.
Therefore, Wei Haitang and Qin Xue did not tell her about the sordid things that happened at Wei Garden.
Upon hearing Wu Linglong's invitation, Liu Qingyun glanced at Wei Haitang curiously.
These three people's biggest hobby is beauty and skincare, and they go everywhere together.
Why aren't the other two going with them now?
Seeing Liu Qingyun's confusion.
Qin Xue stepped forward.
"Sister Liu, Sister Wei and I want to perform a dance on the Old Madam's birthday, and we've been busy rehearsing these past two days."
Why don't you go with Linglong in our place?