"Is there anything else?" Chu Yunli looked at the people: "I have been busy for a long time and am a little tired. I have to go back and rest."
Ai Huaming immediately shook his head: "No."
Mrs. Chang spoke up again: "If my aunt refuses to eat, does that mean she won't eat anything today?"
"I don't eat leftovers." Chu Yunli emphasized: "The house will never be able to support me as a concubine. Just as I was a waiter back then, and I didn't covet the guests' food, now I am a concubine, and it only belongs to me.
My own example."
She tilted her head and asked doubtfully: "You can't stand me?"
Chang was stunned for a moment when she said it so straightforwardly. She came from a wealthy businessman's family and was used to speaking in all kinds of twists and turns. No matter whether everyone liked each other or not, they were all friendly on the surface. She had never been questioned like this before, and she hesitated.
She paused: "I think my aunt doesn't know the rules very well. As a woman, she shows up outside every day..."
"It's not your turn to take care of this matter." Chu Yunli said politely: "As long as the master is willing, no one can say that I am wrong. The same is true for you, as long as your husband is willing to let you go out, you can even go shopping in the flower house
It will be all right."
Ai Huaming coughed lightly and scolded: "What are you talking about?"
"That's what I mean anyway." Chu Yunli waved her hand: "Master, I will go to the study to find you in a while. I have something to say clearly in person."
After saying that, he walked away.
Chu Yunli was still wearing the rose-red clothes from the morning. Zuo Yucui had a very good look when she was young. Although she has worked hard these years, she has never given birth to a child. In addition, she has a makeup shop under her name, and she always uses the best powder.
Maintenance, at this moment, the robe is wide and the waist is thin, and the skirt of the skirt is flying when walking, and the whole person seems to be shining.
Such beauty has nothing to do with age, it is pleasing to the eye at first sight.
Chu Yunli left the complicated looks of several people behind him, went back to wash up, and had food delivered... It is worth mentioning that Ai Huaming paid special attention to Zuo Yucui and never spent money on food and clothing.
If you want to treat harshly, Zuo Yucui can use whatever is available in the house.
Therefore, the food is quite exquisite.
After being busy for a long time, Chu Yunli only put a few snacks on the table. Now she was very hungry. She drank a bowl of soup first and was about to eat when the door was pushed open and Mrs. Chang walked in.
She glanced at the table and said: "This tea dish is collected by the mountain people from deep in the forest. Each pound costs four taels of silver. Many families are reluctant to eat it. I'm afraid it's not suitable for my aunt to eat..."
.It can be seen that what my aunt said before was all false, and you simply dislike it as our leftovers."
Can't eat anymore.
Chu Yunli put her chopsticks on the table and spoke in a shallow and deep voice. The woman at the door lowered her head and said, "Master, I couldn't stop you."
"You have to know that this is what the master meant." Chu Yunli looked at the proud young woman in front of him and said word by word: "Back then, I was a waiter, and I was only qualified to eat steamed buns. Now I dare to eat these exquisite meals.
It's because I'm worth it. Why, if you feel it's inappropriate, you can go to the master and tell me."
Mrs. Chang frowned: "You only dare to say these things because your father loves you."
"He dotes on me, which is my greatest confidence." Chu Yunli smiled half-heartedly: "No one else is as capable as me."
Chang's face turned red with anger: "You... are shameless."
"I've already become a concubine, why do I need more dignity?" Chu Yunli said seriously: "The same thing, no matter how dissatisfied you are, don't talk to me, go directly to the master. If you can persuade him to expel me,
I'm leaving the house, and I still want to thank you."
Mrs. Chang was surprised at first, then sneered: "Do you think your father can't live without you?"
Chu Yunli supported her chin with her hand: "That seems to be the case."
Chang: "..."
This concubine is too arrogant.
She turned around and left, but Chu Yunli made no sound to stop her. After a few breaths, the woman at the door came back and reported in a low voice: "She returned to her room first, and then she took the young master to the study with her."
Chu Yunli finished her meal slowly, wiped her mouth, and then stood up slowly.
There are three study rooms in Ai Huaming's yard. One is where he handles chores and meets with various managers. However, he usually only uses it once a month. The other one... he seems to be obsessed with Hongxiu/Tianxiang, and he keeps two children in it.
A beautiful maid would occasionally spend the night there.
As for the third small study room, that was where Zuo Yucui used it to settle accounts.
As soon as Chu Yunli walked to the door, she heard Ai Huaming inside saying displeasedly: "There is also that study room. It's just a concubine. Is she worthy?"
Before Ai Huaming opened his mouth, Chu Yunli had already opened the door and walked in.
Ai Liyang felt a little uncomfortable when the person behind his back was found, and scolded: "Where is the person guarding the door? Is he dead?"
Chu Yunli entered the door, walked directly to Ai Huaming, and said with a smile: "Young Master just came back from outside, and he doesn't know many rules in this courtyard. For example... I can enter all places in this courtyard. As for what you just said
In the study room of the master, all the maids who live next to the master can occupy a big one. I am the only respectable woman next to the master, so what’s wrong with using a small study room?” She smiled half-heartedly: “I didn’t break this rule.
Of course, if the master wants to take it back and not allow us to use it again, then we will have to admit it!"
She was in high spirits, and she was even more gorgeous at this moment. Ai Liyang's face was ugly: "Vix."
Chu Yunli clasped her hands together: "I always think this is a compliment. Most people can't be vixens. At least, they have to be beautiful women."
Chang was furious: "You are shameless."
Chu Yunli was not to be outdone: "Then again, I've already become a concubine, what else do I need to show my face?"
Several people were tit for tat. Ai Huaming felt a headache. He rubbed his eyebrows and said, "Don't argue."
Ai Liyang was dissatisfied: "Dad!"
"I know these things well, and I will explain them to you in detail later. Take your wife back. By the way, when you come back the day after tomorrow, you have to prepare the homecoming gifts." After saying this, he looked at Chu Yunli.
: "Yucui, I don't think it's strange that there are so many people here. Please take more trouble on this matter."
Mr. Chang hesitated to speak, but Ai Liyang took the lead and said: "Dad, is it inappropriate for a concubine to take care of the family affairs in the house?"
Chu Yunli deliberately angered him: "It's been many years since it was unethical." She counted on her fingers: "I have been in charge for sixteen years, and you are just now remembering the rules. I'm afraid it's a bit late."
Ai Liyang didn't look at him, only looked at his father: "In the past, it was enough that there was no mistress in the yard. Now that I have a wife, it should be my wife who takes care of it. My aunt has worked hard for many years and she deserves a rest."
He cocked his neck and looked serious.
Looking at that posture, if Ai Huaming didn't agree, he would have to argue.
Ai Huaming glanced at his daughter-in-law and Chu Yunli, hesitated for a moment, and said: "That makes sense." He ordered: "Yucui, later you will send the key to the warehouse to Liyang House."
Mrs. Chang was satisfied and snorted when she left.
Ai Liyang also glanced at Chu Yunli proudly.
After the couple left, Ai Huaming said sternly: "Yucui, the affairs in the house are very troublesome, so you might as well leave them to them. From now on, you can just do business with peace of mind. You said you were buying porcelain before. Have you chosen the location of the shop?"
"
Chu Yunli casually opened the account book on the table. This was from Rouge Shop last month. It should have been delivered just now. She did not answer and asked: "You said you gave Rouge Shop to me this morning. Remember to ask your entourage later."
Go to the Yamen to change the property lease."
Ai Huaming would never go back on his promise. After hearing this, he nodded: "I'll deliver it to you tomorrow." After a pause, he said, "Li Yang grew up outside. I don't know what you have done these years.
His wife seems to be a little selfish when it comes to giving. We elders should be more generous and don’t share the same views as them. Yucui, from now on, you agree to whatever they say in the future, and I will talk to you later."
The way to avoid conflict is to ask Zuo Yucui to give in.
Chu Yunli did not answer, but instead said: "You don't seem to see it. They are obviously a lot dissatisfied with me and are confronting me tit for tat. You asking me not to quarrel with them and asking me to give in will not solve the problem at its root.
.As long as I stay in this house for a day, they will not get used to it...I said this morning, I still remember the agreement I made back then. If you want a harmonious family, you'd better accept the agreement and give me the reward I deserve.
, let’s get together and relax easily.”
In the past years, because Ai Huaming gave Zuo Yucui preferential treatment and allowed her to do whatever she wanted in the house and shop, it can be said that no one would stop Zuo Yucui from what she decided. Therefore, Zuo Yucui
Never mentioned leaving.
I mentioned it twice today. It was quite vague in front of everyone in the morning, but now I made it clear. For Ai Huaming, this fact is too sudden.
"no."
Chu Yunli raised his eyebrows: "You regretted it?"
Ai Huaming said quickly: "We agreed back then that you would only be my steward. Later we...you are already my woman, why do you want to leave? In the eyes of outsiders, they will think that I am not even a woman."
Can't help it... Yu Cui, you know how I have treated you over the years. If you were a man, you would never be able to live so wantonly. You shouldn't even have such thoughts."
"Master, I am willing to help you because you are true to your word. I didn't expect... people will change. If you don't want me to leave, then I will stay." Chu Yunli stood up and walked out.
: "The ugly thing is ahead of me. I didn't come into the government just to be wronged. It's absolutely impossible for me to give in."
Ai Huaming took two steps after him: "Yucui, am I not good enough for you?"
The good thing?
Chu Yunli asked back: "Please respect me, but what do I do to you?" She closed her eyes and found from her memory the night when Zuo Yucui couldn't struggle and could only accept his fate: "Back then, you
You said you would only treat me as your boss, but what did you do to me later?"
Ai Huaming subconsciously explained: "I was drunk..." After that, he said seriously: "But I have already compensated you, and you have accepted my apology."
The agreement between the two was only private. In the eyes of everyone, Zuo Yucui was her woman and she should serve him. Therefore, Zuo Yucui was bullied and had no choice but to accept it.
What can I do if I don't accept his apology?
In the final analysis, Zuo Yucui trusted Ai Huaming, and when she realized that she had misjudged him, it was already too late.
When Ai Huaming talked about that, he was a little unhappy: "Don't mention the past anymore, I don't like to hear it. Anyway, I have a clear conscience."
Chu Yunli emphasized: "I am not ashamed either. However, the ugly words are ahead. If the master insists on letting me stay in the house, don't worry if we quarrel in the future."