The Road of the Concubine's First Wife

Chapter 53

The wife nodded, but she was very satisfied with Qiao Jiuxiu's answer. Maybe it was deliberately making things difficult, or she wanted to test Qiao Jiuxiu's ability again, so she continued to ask, "How have the problems between the long-term workers and the tenants been resolved? If they can't be resolved If this is the case, I’m afraid it will still be a problem during the Chinese New Year this year.”

Qiao Jiuxiu nodded, knowing that his wife had probably handed over the task of year-end management to herself, and now she just wanted a specific plan so that she would not be unprepared in her heart. Thinking of this, she said, "Exercise kindness and might, kill Decisive. The tenants, like the long-term workers, hope to get a reward at the end of the year, so we can reward those who work hard, and then punish those who are lazy. Be fair and just, and rewards and punishments are well-founded, so naturally they will have no objections .”

During the Chinese New Year, she did not miss observing how his wife and elder sister behaved. Seeing his wife nodding, she breathed a sigh of relief.The wife nodded to Qiao Jiuxiu, "Then I will leave this matter to Jiu Yatou, and then don't mess it up, otherwise, the consequences will be very serious. Of course, if you do it well, I will not forget your reward."

Qiao Jiuxiu nodded, but Qiao Yuanxiu looked at herself meaningfully.She knew what the elder sister was worried about. He was afraid that he was not capable enough, and he would not be able to manage the New Year's affairs well.And although the wife ordered all the sisters to obey her orders, who can she order?It's just that Qiao Jiuxiu also knows that once the eldest sister leaves Qiao's mansion, she will lose her support, and now she can only find ways to please his wife so that she can live here for a long time in peace.

After all, she just wanted to be safe, just the word "safety", in the inner courtyard of this tall house, there were too many things to pay.

The wife explained other things to Qiao Jiuxiu, and Qiao Jiuxiu could answer many questions fluently, and she also had some opinions of her own. The wife was taken aback for a while, and couldn't help being more satisfied with Qiao Jiuxiu.Immediately, he decided to hand over the important task of managing the year-end affairs to her.Although the other sisters were unwilling to do so, they still couldn't get angry in front of their wives, so they could only reluctantly say that they would help.But Qiao Jiuxiu knew that they might not help at all.

After the wife explained the matter, she asked everyone to retreat.Qiao Jiuxiu didn't go far, knowing that Qiao Yuanxiu's eyes looked as if she had something to tell her, so she stayed, and as expected, Qiao Yuanxiu walked to her side, "Ninth Sister, I still have some things to share You said, let's go back all the way."

Qiao Yuanxiu and Qiao Jiuxiu's mansion was not on the way, so they just wandered around in Qiao's mansion.Qiao Yuanxiu took Qiao Jiuxiu's hand, and sighed softly, "I know that my sister wants to manage the year-end affairs, and she wants to show herself in front of her wife so that she can value her in the future, but my sister's move is very risky. .”

Qiao Jiuxiu nodded slightly, knowing that the eldest sister was worried that she would not be able to handle all the cumbersome things well, so she was very worried about herself, but if she didn't earn her performance, the Qiao Mansion would not be able to accommodate her.She wanted to hide her strength and bide her time before, but every time she would be pushed to the cusp of the storm, so instead of being driven to that position, she might as well go up to it by herself, at least she could appear more active.

"My sister knows a little bit about what's in my heart. But has my sister ever thought that if something goes wrong this time, my wife will be furious, and the new and old accounts will be settled together at that time, but it's not just a monthly penalty. It's over. And my sister has been deducted half a year's monthly payment, and there will be no money at the end of the year, so how can I manage everything inside and out? I don't know who those long-term tenants are. won't help."

The more Qiao Yuanxiu talked, the more worried she became. She was afraid that Qiao Jiuxiu's mishandling of the year-end affairs would make his wife furious, and even if she wanted to protect her, she would be powerless.Qiao Jiuxiu nodded. The eldest sister finally reminded her that since the tenants and long-term laborers all recognize the money, it is easy to deal with, but I don’t know where to get some money. The last time there was a gold thread, let her save it. They were all used up, and Jinxiu could no longer help her figure out a solution. Fortunately, Ye Duanyi gave herself a lot of jewelry before she left. She doesn't like to dress up, so holding these jewelry is useless.

"Eldest sister, don't worry about it anymore. Since I have already taken on this matter, it means that I have my own plans. Besides, is there any use for me to regret it now? So elder sister let me solve this matter by myself Right. If you encounter something that you don’t understand, I hope that the eldest sister will not hesitate to teach you.” Qiao Jiuxiu didn’t find it difficult, but was very interested.

"Okay. If my sister doesn't understand anything, you can ask me. Although I'm not as smart as my sister, I have more experience. Finally, I would like to advise my sister, don't be greedy for innovation, so as not to be self-defeating. Also, although my wife has Ask the other sisters to help, but my sister knows that you can't expect too much from them." Qiao Yuanxiu knew that he had no way to let Qiao Jiuxiu ignore that matter, so he simply told her all the things that should be paid attention to.Qiao Jiuxiu nodded, thanked the eldest sister, and then wrote it down seriously.

When the two walked to the garden, they suddenly saw yellow paper money floating by.Qiao Yuanxiu frowned. The family did not stop the worship, but it had to be done at a specific time.Now that the end of the new year is approaching, it is the time to ask for auspiciousness. Who is so bold to pay homage to the dead at this time and burn paper money?

Qiao Jiuxiu also frowned, followed Qiao Yuanxiu across the small bridge, stopped in front of the pavilion, and saw a maid burning paper money, she looked a little bit sad.Qiao Jiuxiu also knew this maid, she was Hongxiu from the elder sister's house, and she had a very good relationship with Pearl.Seeing the two ladies approaching, Hongxiu hurried to the front, blocking the paper money behind her, but it was already too late, Qiao Yuanxiu had already taken the money.

"Hongxiu, I thought you were a person who kept his own law and asked for peace. Why are you so ignorant? It's the end of the year, is it time to worship?" Qiao Yuanxiu sighed. She asked herself that she was very strict with her maids. Seriously, there have been problems recently.It's fine for Pearl to have something wrong in her heart, and now even Hong Xiu, who has always kept herself safe, has done such a thing.Are they planning to turn the world upside down?

"Miss, Hongxiu doesn't dare anymore." Hongxiu quickly knelt on the ground and began to cry, "Hongxiu knows it's not the time, but today is sister Pearl's first seven days. She left so suddenly and pitifully, that's why I Thinking about sending her off."

Although Pearl is very ambitious, she is still sincere in dealing with people and doing things. She gets along very well with Qiao Yuanxiu's maidservants, especially Hongxiu. .Qiao Yuanxiu sighed, and didn't want to punish Hongxiu anymore, Pearl's departure made her feel a little uncomfortable.She never thought of taking Pearl's life, at most she just wanted to prevent the child in her womb from coming to this world, but who would have thought...

"Forget it, I won't pursue this matter. Put it away and don't let others see it." Qiao Yuanxiu whispered, "Fortunately, Jiumei and I are not outsiders, so this matter is considered safe."

"Yes, yes, it will be troublesome if others see it." Knowing that the elder sister believed in him, Qiao Jiuxiu smiled slightly, thanking the elder sister for believing in him.Just thinking of Zhuzhu's death, I can't help but feel a little sad. "Worship is not allowed in the mansion. We can find a place to worship when we leave the mansion, and go to the temple to ask for a memorial tablet for Pearl. This can be regarded as a memory of her."

Qiao Jiuxiu has always been kind-hearted, even though Pearl once thought about dragging herself into the water, she still couldn't feel resentment.Besides, death is like a lamp going out, so why bother to care about those things that have passed away.

"Having said that, how can we get out?" Hongxiu asked with red and swollen eyes. The end of the year was approaching, and after Pearl's death, she replaced Pearl as the first-class maid in the mansion, so she was naturally very busy.Qiao Yuanxiu patted Hongxiu on the shoulder, "Madam has already handed over the year-end matters to Jiumei. You can accompany her to buy some necessities tomorrow. You know what you need, and you need to go to the accountant to pay for it." How much is it?"

"Hongxiu knows." Hongxiu looked out happily, did not expect that there would be a chance to leave the mansion, and thanked the two ladies very gratefully.As for the items that need to be purchased at the end of the year, she remembers them very clearly, because the eldest lady took her out to purchase in the past, so she remembers exactly what to buy and how much each item costs.

Qiao Jiuxiu was also very happy. A good deed every day really brings good rewards. Leaving the house tomorrow will not only solve the problem of pearls, but also solve the problem of purchasing materials during the year. You know, she has no clue about this matter, and she is afraid of buying less. Not enough, buy too much and fear of wasting.Now that there are red sleeves, it is much more convenient.

Qiao Yuanxiu also nodded to Qiao Jiuxiu.She is about to leave your Qiao's house, there is not much time left to help Qiao Jiuxiu, she needs to keep some smart people by her side, although Jinxiu is good and loyal enough, but the little girl is not very transparent about the world.Hongxiu is different, because she grew up with her since she was a child, she handles things decisively without hesitation, she is smooth and effective without offending others, she is a very good maid, she wanted to bring her into the palace with her, but since she can coexist peacefully with Jiumei, Leave it to Jiumei.Born in the Qiao Mansion, one needs a smart person by his side.

(End of this chapter)