While Lin Yutong was busy packing the luggage for Fourth Master, he was surprised in his heart. Fourth Master had figured out the Emperor's thoughts. Therefore, he only finished his own affairs and did not take any further action. As for the Emperor's imperial edict to hand over the follow-up matters to
What happened to Master Ba was not surprising at all, as if he had expected it.
"I guess it took a long time for me to go this time. You are fine at home and don't need to go out. If you can't see anyone, it's best not to see anyone at all. I have already sent people to bring Honghui and Hongyun back. They are also half-grown.
There are some things outside. It is more convenient for you to ask them to handle things outside. There must be a lot of chaos in Beijing recently, so ask them to study at home with Mr. Wu." Fourth Master explained in detail again.
Lin Yutong nodded, "How long is it? How should I wear clothes?"
"It's spring now, I guess it won't be until autumn." Fourth Master said casually.
"Half a year?" Lin Yutong asked in surprise. This time was too long. "It's September outside the Great Wall, and it's very cold in the morning and evening. If I can't bring it with me this time, I'll send someone to deliver it to you."
His tone was a little wistful, but he was actually very reluctant to give up.
As he was packing his things, he saw a noise outside. Lin Yutong paused and said, "What's going on? Go out and ask."
After a short while, Grandma Yuan came in with a bad look on her face and said, "It's Niu Golu Gege, who, together with several other princesses, came to practice it for me."
Damn! I just want to follow and serve.
Lin Yutong glanced at the fourth master and said nothing. He didn't say he would call in, nor did he say he wouldn't call him in.
When the Fourth Master saw Lin Yutong's look, his face had obviously softened. He could pretend to be generous before, but now he doesn't even want to pretend.
He sighed and said, "Call someone in."
When Lin Yutong heard this, he opened the curtain and went inside.
The fourth master stood up and followed him, saying in a low voice: "I didn't ask them to wait on me. But I still have to do some work on the surface. If this continues, even if I don't say anything, it will be someone else's turn to speak in the future."
After saying that, he pulled Lin Yutong and sat on his lap, "You know how to deal with things outside in a tactful way. How come you are so tough on this matter?"
Lin Yutong was just testing his attitude just now, but she didn't expect him to say such words. She couldn't help but have some other thoughts in her heart.
Seeing that she had listened to what she said, Fourth Master said: "This person, no matter whether he is a man or a woman, cannot have leisure time. If he does, he will cause trouble. Do you understand?"
Lin Yutong nodded and smiled slightly, with a bit of embarrassment on his face.
When the two of them went out, everyone except Li came.
Lin Yutong thought to herself that Ms. Li has learned well now. She has a child and has an extra layer of scruples. As long as she doesn't go too far, she will not take the initiative to provoke. As for fighting for favor, it has long been out of Li's consideration. Because according to the
Based on the age of the elder Gegemo Yaqi, she is almost ready to be the mother-in-law. According to the current understanding of women, it would be disrespectful to be old and disrespectful to dominate a man after becoming a grandmother. Therefore, when both sons are healthy
, since she is not too young, Li will not bump up.
Mrs. Song is still just a little princess now. She is older than the fourth master, but now she looks even older. She is here with several little princesses at this time, and it is a bit unclear.
Niu Colu's appearance can only be regarded as delicate, and she looks like a very responsible person, but Lin Yutong dare not underestimate her. The final winner is never simple.
These princesses are now considered to be at the right age. The looks of the Geng family and the Wu family are much better than that of Niu Gulu.
Lin Yutong raised his eyebrows, looked at the beautifully dressed woman, and smiled slightly.
These people had just saluted before they dared to look up at Lin Yutong. Although they lived in the same house, they really hadn't seen Fujin for several years. Unexpectedly, a few years later, Fujin gave birth to another elder brother. This face
They are actually a little more tender than in previous years. I thought they were young and tender, but now when I saw Fujin's appearance, I lowered my head slightly.
The Fourth Master didn't waste any time and just said: "Fu Jin is not in good health. You guys have to help Fujin share the affairs of the back house. The Wu family and the Geng family both have their duties. Fujin will ask the old nanny to help you later."
Send errands over. Mr. Song's health has been poor, so it's hard for you to work too hard. Just copy two pages of sutras a day and offer them in front of the Buddha. It's a blessing for... and it will help them find a good family in the future. Let's all go.
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Wu's and Geng's eyes lit up, they didn't expect such a good thing.
And Mrs. Song's eyes turned red. She didn't expect that she would still miss her two short-lived children. It would be a good idea to pray for them and atone for her sins.
The only thing she didn't mention was Niu Gulu, which was already a slap in the face. For a moment, she wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl in. Obviously, she was not satisfied with her coming this time. She didn't dare to say any more unnecessary words.
After a few people retreated, Fourth Master said: "The main courtyard and Li's courtyard will be returned to the front courtyard from now on. It has nothing to do with their affairs."
In fact, the so-called back house, which the fourth master was asked to deal with, only included a few out of the ordinary things. With only these things to hang on, he also divided the people into different categories and asked them to fight for it on their own.
Some are busy and have no time to cause trouble.
Lin Yutong felt that the fourth master's classification of his own people was very simple and crude. Those who had given birth to children and those who had not given birth to children were treated very well. Not to mention the Li family, only the Song family was treated differently from the others.
We really treat women as tools of inheritance first before talking about anything else.
From beginning to end, Lin Yutong didn't say a word.
When the fourth master saw that everyone had left, he said: "Every slave wants something from his master. It's not money, power, or respect. For a woman, this respect can be said to be favor. No matter which one,
If you can afford it, they will be obedient."
Because they can't be pampered, and the backyard is stable and fair, with sufficient supplies, and they don't go out to spend money, even money has lost its original role. Therefore, the only way is to give them some power that does not affect the overall situation and let them fight for it.
It saves them nothing to worry about.
Lin Yutong saw the art of controlling people from it. The Fourth Master is now becoming more and more proficient in his methods.
In the evening, Lin Yutong repaid the fourth master with great enthusiasm. The next day, she rubbed her waist and sent away the proud man. At noon, she waited until the two children returned to the house. She closed the door of the house completely. Nothing happened.
The side door is not open, only the corner door is used for people coming and going to buy things. Because the entire alley outside is basically crowded with horse-drawn carriages. They are all looking for Mr. Ba next door.
At this time, the eighth master sent the fourth master and the thirteenth master back from the city. He looked at the crowds of people from a distance and said quickly: "Take the back door. Take the back door."
The front door was blocked. How could these people block people in front of their homes without making people feel scared?
He Zhuo welcomed the door and said hurriedly: "Master, what can we do? They all came to the door with gifts to ask for a day of grace. On the surface, the fourth master has dealt with the most difficult things, and the rest
If I come out with something real that I can't show, I'm afraid the Emperor will have a hard time with him. The rebuke is just a small thing, but it affects us in a big way, it's terrible."
Master Ba followed He Zhuo into the study and sat down before saying: "Why don't you know this? I must ask them to pay back the money. Let's see how we can repay it. They say that a penny can't help a hero. There is no such thing as silver."
No, it can't be changed out of thin air. Everyone should do what they can and repay as much as they can. Added up, this is not a small amount. It can be regarded as solving the urgent need of the court, and we can be regarded as giving this job away.
Let’s see who the emperor entrusts to handle the rest. Anyway, we can’t offend people too much.”
He Zhuo frowned slightly. That's right. A small amount makes a large number, and there are more people who owe money. Each person needs to pay back 20 to 30%. Added together, it is not a small sum.
But in fact, the shock of the fourth master's stay was completely eliminated. They originally thought that they had to pay back the money. Who knew that in the end they discovered that it was the fourth master who clamored that the money must be paid back, and the eighth master did not mean this.
But in this case, does the Eighth Master want to solve the problem? Or does he want to trick the Fourth Master by the way?
He Zhuo was a little unsure.
By the time Lin Yutong knew what Master Ba had done, it was already early summer. The strawberries in the greenhouse had already fallen.
She smiled and looked at Honghui, who was sitting in front of her with an annoyed look on his face, and pushed a bottle of juice over, "Let's calm down first."
This kid took advantage of the daily shopping time to send Fu Chi beside him out to inquire about news from outside. Lin Yutong never stopped him. He was so angry because he heard that everyone praised Master Ba for his consideration.
Seeing Honghui holding the juice and drinking it in one gulp, he frowned and said, "Isn't this a reflection of how unkind Amma is? Uncle Eighth is really not honest in his conduct."
Lin Yutong smiled and said: "Eating people is short-tongued, and taking advantage of others is soft-handed. Isn't it human nature to say a few nice words without trouble after getting so many benefits from your eighth uncle?" She patted her son's shoulder comfortingly.
, said: "This is the same as when you are in charge of the slaves below. If you only care about their feelings, the master should first put down his position and compromise with the servants without any principles. Take the money from home and give it to the slaves.
Just to get people to praise me. In your opinion, is this master qualified for his job?"
Honghui frowned, "The master should naturally give both kindness and power, with clear rewards and punishments."
"You understand this truth, how can the emperor not understand it?" Lin Yutong said with a smile, "Even if everyone in the court praises your eighth uncle, so what. He has committed a crime by using money from the treasury to buy his own hearts.
It’s a big taboo. I’m afraid my eyes have been confused by the flattery in my ears.”
Honghui said with some surprise: "Eighth Uncle himself seems to be benevolent, but the reputation of being unbenevolent is not only passed on to Amma, but also to the emperor..."
Lin Yutong then showed a teachable look. Thanks to Fourth Master's education, otherwise, he and Honghui would not be able to break up with each other.
Honghui exclaimed: "..." Uncle Eight is now timid. (. )