It is said that Jia Cong fell into Mr. Liu's plan and sent Liu Xiaoqi and Shi Li into an ambush by the Liu family for nothing. They were both seriously injured. Jia Huan went back to bed early, and he said: "There are still important things to do tomorrow."
"Here." Jia Cong didn't dare to sleep, so he snatched the doctor to treat the patient in the middle of the night. He didn't finish the trouble until daybreak. He hurriedly gave the doctor two large banknotes and a small amount of medicine.
The apprentice Tong Xiao also received red envelopes. After seeing the numbers on the banknotes, they felt energetic enough to work for a few more nights. Jia Cong took advantage of the situation and asked them to stay a few more days.
At that moment, Jia Huan had tidied up and came over to take a look, and joked: "Shi Li, you have today too!"
Shi Li hummed: "He will be a good man again in half a month!"
Jia Huan asked Liu Xiaoqi: "Last night your grandfather made an appointment with me to send someone to discuss business today. Do you think he will come again?"
Jia Cong said: "He agreed because we coaxed him with words."
Liu Xiaoqi innocently said: "How did I know!" Shi Li laughed twice, holding on to the wound and grinning. Jia Huan then left.
Everyone in Lixiangyuan was busy all night and caught up on their sleep during the day. Jia Huan came back from the Taiping Escort Bureau and sent people to check on him several times. They all said that the gentlemen were still asleep. Until he took a nap and played two games with his wife.
During the fishing trip, Chen Ruijin actually came, holding a few brochures in his arms and coughing: "Master Huan, those guys are awake."
Jia Huan said: "Wait a moment, let's finish this game."
Princess Jian'an said hurriedly: "It's just a boring way to pass the time." She pushed Jia Huan to put it away.
Chen Ruijin said: "Anyway, we are not in a hurry. You continue to play while I read the brochure."
Jia Huan hummed: "You are reading the brochure and we are playing. I am embarrassed and my wife is embarrassed too."
"There's nothing you can do about it, you two are the only ones who are thick-skinned." Chen Ruijin turned to ask him, "Have the Liu family gone?"
Jia Huan said with a smile: "Both my fourth uncle and I thought that we would not go 50%, and we didn't want them to seriously send Liu Er over. The matter went smoothly, but he was trying to bully people. Liu Er is really a guard, so let's fight
He is an expert at setting up fights and following individuals, but talking about business is just a blank sheet of paper."
Princess Jian'an glanced at him with a smile: "Why are you bullying others? Let them waste their efforts and get no money?"
"I didn't bully them in terms of money," Jia Huan said. "It would be fairer to take it to an alien planet. It's just that we made the decision in the whole process, and they were hired by us. This can't be considered bullying them - they really don't care about anything.
I don’t know and I can’t arrange it.”
Princess Jian'an said: "It doesn't matter if you bully me twice."
Chen Ruijin shook his head: "What kind of people are in this family?"
Jia Huan and Princess Jian'an laughed together: "If you have the ability, don't marry me in!"
Chen Ruijin said sternly: "The way of heaven is to make up for what is not enough. Your whole family is not kind, so there must be someone who is kind to make up for it." The couple laughed again. Then they put away their cards and Jia Huan went to Lixiangyuan.
Went.
Chen Ruijinai spread out the book and asked casually: "Is there anything uncomfortable about the princess?"
Princess Jian'an sighed: "I'm not uncomfortable, I'm just too comfortable. There don't seem to be any rules in this mansion."
Chen Ruijin said: "Rong Guo Gong, Lian Erye and others are not in the house all the year round, and the second master is not in charge. In the second house, Bao Erye is a scholar and doesn't know everything; Huan Sanye has been supporting the family since he was thirteen or fourteen years old.
The second wife is in such a situation. Grandma Zhu is also a widow, and Grandma Bao is too preoccupied with charity. In the early years, the old lady was too arrogant and extravagant, and even infested many moths and rats, and she had to clean up several houses.
Reply. Anyway, there are not many masters, so there is no need to use so many maids and women to serve you. Since there are few people, the rules are naturally simple. No servant dares to break the rules."
Princess Jian'an said: "I've given people a few coins in the past few days, and they've all been very grateful. Do they have very little monthly money?"
Chen Ruijin said: "The monthly money is more than that of other families, but the work is more than that of ordinary wealthy families. Two people cannot do what one person can do. Since the old lady lost power, all the masters in this house have
I rarely give rewards to my servants. Occasionally I give them a few rewards when I feel happy. When the princess goes to look for pearls, grandma asks for a copy of the housekeeping regulations." Princess Jian'an raised her eyes and glanced at her. Chen Ruijin smiled and said, "Nothing.
No one is fighting for power." Then he asked the maid below, "Can any girl do me a favor and go to Grandma Zhu to get a copy of the "Rongguo Mansion Internal Affairs Regulations"? The latest version."
Princess Jian'an remained silent and pointed to a maid with her eyes. The maid hurriedly stood up and said with a smile: "I helped Miss Chen, can I get any reward?"
Chen Ruijin said: "Grandma Zhu will naturally give you a reward."
Princess Jian'an's mother-in-law, Mrs. Zhu, stood by and smiled immediately after hearing this. Princess Jian'an couldn't help but take a breath. The maid happily agreed, picked up her skirt and ran away. Princess Jian'an's confidant, Rong'er, was busy preparing quietly.
He picked up a small purse. Chen Ruijin saw it and smiled secretly in his heart.
Not long after, the maid came back with two brochures in her arms. Rong'er and Zhu looked behind her and saw that no one was coming with her! They couldn't help but looked at each other in surprise. The maid then brought the brochures up and replied:
"Grandma Zhu said that she has not forgotten this matter. Because the princess has just returned from a trip, she must be very tired. It will be the same if we look at this thing a few days later."
Princess Jian'an said calmly: "Thank you so much." She reached out and took the booklet, and saw "Rongguo Mansion Household Management Regulations Version 3.7" written on the cover. Looking at the first one again, it read "Rongguo Mansion Financial Management Regulations Version 7.4"
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The maid then said, "It's just that she asked me to print two fingerprints on the two books, saying that it was to prove that I had taken the two books."
Chen Ruijin said: "These two regulations are not allowed to be seen by outsiders, and not many are printed in the government. Whoever takes them away must be recorded."
Princess Jian'an nodded: "That's right."
"It takes some effort to study this. That's all, we can't agree on anything today. I'll sit with you and tell you if there's anything you don't understand." Chen Ruijin said, "It's different from the regulations outside."
Princess Jian'an smiled brightly: "Thank you, sister." Next, the mother-in-law and several maidservants looked at each other and smiled happily. Chen Ruijin also lowered his eyebrows and smiled softly, holding up a tea cup to drink tea.
Princess Jian'an just took a few glances and then became confused: "Why do I recognize every word, but can't understand even one place?"
Chen Ruijin asked: "Did Brother Huan teach you Arabic numerals?"
"Taught them, he said they are commonly used in this mansion." Princess Jian'an said, "I also taught them the twenty-six English letters."
Chen Ruijin said: "Princess is just not used to this way of expression." He pointed to the first item and asked, "Do you understand this? Taking attendance means arriving at work on time..." Then he explained each item to her in detail.
Attendance related matters.
Princess Jian'an was smart, and the book was not thick, so the two of them soon went over it from the beginning. She praised: "It's really detailed and clear. Who compiled this?"
Chen Ruijin said with a smile: "The first person in charge was the eldest brother-in-law."
Princess Jian'an thought for a while: "It seems to be Gong, the one who used to follow Brother Cong to deal with the outside world...the one from Yihongyuan?"
"Exactly." Chen Ruijin said, "This man is a great talent in the world, and all the men in Rongguo Mansion respect him."
Princess Jian'an's eyes moved, and she said with a smile: "I mean, how could the eldest lady of Rongguo Mansion just marry a steward."
Chen Ruijin said: "Steward? That kind of steward can't even invite you to the princes' homes. He thinks the rules are troublesome."
Princess Jian'an nodded and read the next book. After finishing both books, she said with emotion: "Brother-in-law Gong is really a genius! If the house completely follows these two chapters, even if there are cunning servants who want to do something,
There’s absolutely nowhere to start.”
Chen Ruijin said: "If you want to start, you can still get some ideas. Whenever a hole is found, it will be immediately checked and repaired. That's why there are so many versions. The good thing about this house is that it doesn't show off, and the facts are put first.
There's no way we can get anything out of it." She spread her hands and said, "Otherwise, how can the female family members have free time to do charity and study for girls? Just taking care of such a large family is hard enough."
Princess Jian'an said: "There are many and detailed rules in the palace, but most of them are etiquette; this one is very simple. If you act according to this, there really isn't much to do."
Chen Ruijin said with a smile: "When a woman marries into her husband's family, most of the time she will be busy fighting against her mother-in-law and her sisters-in-law in order to gain some status; inside, she will also have to fight against concubines and maids in order to be favored by her husband. Princesses are born noble;
My mother-in-law is a useless person, but my own mother-in-law is stupid but very coaxing; my sister-in-law is not aggressive, she is just a widower who governs according to the undiscussed charter; I have no concubine at all. If you don't go out to find some career ideas, isn't it?
Are you bored every day?"
Princess Jian'an smiled and said: "The prince-in-law even coaxed me and said that he would lead me around to play."
Chen Ruijin also smiled and said: "That's alright. You will have a child and it will be inconvenient to move around in the future. The second wife Bao has a sick mother-in-law on top of her and dare not run around; otherwise, according to her temperament, she would like to travel around the world."
Princess Jian'an sighed: "That's all. Even though she is not the Prince Consort's biological mother, she still has to worry about something."
Chen Ruijin waved his hand gently: "No need. In this mansion, she is the one the princess has the least scruples about. She is just treated as her next door neighbor. If you don't believe me, just ask the prince-in-law."
The princess's mother-in-law, Mrs. Zhu, couldn't help but said: "Miss Chen, if you talk too much, even if it's just to fool your face, she is the consort's aunt after all. The princess has to worry about her reputation."
Chen Ruijin said with a smile: "Don't worry about this mother. A housewife wants a virtuous reputation, just to fight for her husband's status in the family and for her husband's reputation outside. Mr. Huan is not that incompetent, and he wants to take his wife.
He needs to use his reputation to support his face. Besides, if anyone in the Rongguo Mansion dares to gossip about Grandma Huan San, he will be beaten to death a hundred times. As for the people outside - those who have grudges with our manor, how can you do anything?
A thoughtful person can pick out the bones from an egg. The same goes for someone who has nothing to do. No matter how appropriate it is, he can chew it with his tongue. Why do you pay any attention to them? Besides, the country is always bigger than the family. There is no way to let the princess go.
The principle of being filial to your ministers and wives."
Princess Jian'an's eyes flickered: "Isn't that right? I am a royal princess with a name in the golden book. There is no reason for me to be filial to her. Mother Zhu, these words you have advised me in the past two years were not what you said earlier.
How could you suddenly think of saying this?"
Zhu was so frightened that she hurriedly knelt down and said, "Princess! I am devoted to the princess! Even though the princess has a noble status, the country is small and the prince is weak..."
Chen Ruijin said softly: "Although the Lu country is small, it is rich and has strong soldiers and horses. In a serious fight, the Chu country may not be an opponent. In terms of status, the husband of the second wife does not even have an official, he is just a commoner; there is nothing he can do with the princess.
Comparatively. When it comes to the power in the mansion, now the entire Rongguo Mansion is presided over by Third Master Huan, and the second wife is a useless person. Mother Zhu, it is useless for her to have the title of aunt. Her son is not as promising as Third Master Huan.
Her brother doesn't care about her either. Think carefully, did you let someone fool you?" Zhu was stunned.
Princess Jian'an said: "I never cared about her at all. It's just that someone has been talking about her in my ears for two years. As time goes by, it's inevitable that I'll hear something."
Chen Ruijin said: "It has the same effect as advertising. And the princess knows in her heart that Zhu's mother is doing it for the princess's good." They both looked at Zhu.
Mrs. Zhu hesitated for a while, then lowered her head and said: "It's... the concubine... she told me to... always persuade the princess..."
Chen Ruijin lowered his eyebrows and said nothing. Princess Jian'an thought for a while: her mother-in-law has a weak temperament and listens to her uncle and grandfather in everything. If I don't say this, it is probably their intention. She sighed: "Why bother...
..." He forced a smile and said, "These two books really require a lot of thinking before they can be fully understood."
Chen Ruijin pretended to stumble: "I know there is nothing we can do today." He quickly stood up and said goodbye. Princess Jian'an personally escorted her to the door. She did not refuse, but whispered, "Whenever the princess is happy, no matter how big or small,
Just leave it to Master Huan." The princess smiled.
After she left, Princess Jian'an picked up two more brochures and looked at them. Mrs. Zhu couldn't help but stepped forward and said, "Princess, what is the origin of Miss Chen? She is a bit out of line today."
Princess Jian'an said: "Remember, people in this mansion are only concerned about their abilities regardless of their origins. That day, she brought Aunt Lin, who was given by the Empress Dowager, back to the mansion, and casually said, 'Let's send it off now.'
It’s a pretty good one.”
Mrs. Zhu hurriedly lowered her head and said "yes". After a moment, she said: "Miss Chen, there was a lot of noise in the house, and they said she was a maid next to Mr. Cong. A few days ago, the Qi State Mansion suspected that she was a member of the family.
The missing fourth lady, their eldest wife came to acknowledge her and said she was wrong."
Princess Jian'an sighed: "What I just said to you, can't you forget it in the blink of an eye? Based on her background, Jia Cong wants to marry her as his wife, and he will not accept anything small. Even if she is really a maid, so what?" Then she bowed her head.
Looking at the brochure, Zhu's eyebrows were a little anxious.
Princess Jian'an carefully read the two books in her hand from beginning to end, then heard someone shouting "The Prince Consort is back" outside. She hurriedly put down the books and went out to greet her. Jia Huan came in with a flower pot in her hand and smiled.
Princess Jian'an looked at a triangular maple there. It was already autumn, and it was a beautiful time to look at it. She praised: "What a bright bonsai."
Jia Huan was thinking about where to put the flower pot and said: "Uncle Fu cut it in Cong'er's yard. I thought he was very kind to us. It wouldn't make much sense to reward him, but he would be too reserved to thank him."
Regarding status and rules, he likes to cut bonsai, so he would be happier if I asked him to do it."
Princess Jian'an wondered: "Who is Uncle Fu? He has great favors for us? What great favors?"
"Uh..." Jia Huan immediately realized that he had let something slip. "This... it's actually not a big deal..." Princess Jian'an glanced at him. Jia Huan put down the flowerpot and looked at the maids and women around her.
, sighed softly, "Everyone, step aside. I have something to say with the princess." Everyone stepped back one after another.
Jia Huan approached the princess, squeezed her hand and whispered about the witchcraft doll. Finally, he said: "I threatened you, so I didn't dare to tell you. It's a pity that Lin Luan had already let go before the matter was found out.
Chen Ruijin has been killed, it is not our turn to take action."
Princess Jian'an broke out in a cold sweat and gritted her teeth and said, "You ignorant bitch!" Nai looked at him, biting her lip and thinking for a long time. Jia Huan almost couldn't help but want to bite it, but she spoke again, "I have something too.
I didn’t tell you anything.”
"What's the matter?" Jia Huan swallowed.
Princess Jian'an sneered and said: "Last night you said that all the guards around the Empress Dowager had left the palace."
"Um."
"That's why I said I wanted her life, but you didn't ask why."
Jia Huan's heart skipped a beat and said, "If you don't say it, you don't want to say it."
"I changed my mind." Princess Jian'an said solemnly, "I don't want her to die so happily. It would be better to live like the second wife." (. )