Chapter 146: The Heaviness of the Old Generation of House Fighting Kings
Shou'an Hall.

In the hall.

"Girl, the eldest sister and the young marquis are here!"

Following Mrs. Fang's words, two people outside came in.

The curtains were lifted.

A fair-skinned and graceful bride walked in from the door. Her long, thick black hair was tied behind her head, and her beautiful eyes were shining with intelligence and joy.

Bright eyes are good at gazing, looking forward to brilliance.

Next to him was a young gentleman with an imposing manner and tall stature.

What a perfect match, a talented man and a beautiful woman, made in heaven.

When Mrs. Sheng saw the two people coming, she couldn't help but show joy on her face. She stood up and walked forward, took Hualan's hand, and looked at her carefully from head to toe.

"Hua'er, come here, let me take a good look at you."

Hua Lan looked a little embarrassed, but Yang Wenyuan smiled and said:
"Don't worry, Grandmother. I have returned Hualan to you in one piece. Not a single hair has fallen out in the past few days, and not a single piece of flesh has been lost either."

After seeing Hualan's appearance, Mrs. Sheng was delighted to see that Hualan looked very good. She smiled and pointed at Yang Wenyuan:

"naughty!"

After saying that, he took Hualan's hand and led her to the table, motioning for Hualan and Yang Wenyuan to sit down.

Knowing that Yang Wenyuan and Hualan were both reasonable people, Old Lady Sheng did not hold back when she spoke and asked directly:
"Just now in the front yard, did you two see Aunt Kang?"

"Yes, grandma, I just saw you, but we didn't say a few words before I came to you." Hua Lan replied.

"Ah."

Old Madam Sheng nodded, then her smile faded a little and she said:
"Normally, it's not appropriate for me, as your grandmother, to call you over directly when you and your newlyweds return home for the first time. However, today is different. Your aunt Kang must have chosen a special day to come over today.

She has bad intentions, and I was afraid you wouldn't be able to handle it on your first meeting, so I simply called you two over to my place."

While saying this, Old Lady Sheng kept looking at Yang Wenyuan, obviously trying to wake him up.

After all, he was the one who met Aunt Kang for the first time today, so it was inevitable that he couldn't tell them apart.

Yang Wenyuan also understood what Old Lady Sheng meant, and immediately replied:

"I see. I heard from my aunt before that there seemed to be some bad rumors about Aunt Kang. And today my grandmother reminded me, so I should be careful in the future."

Old Mrs. Sheng nodded.

Regardless of whether Yang Wenyuan was speaking from the heart or just flattering, such words should only be taken lightly.

Then he started talking to Hualan.

The private conversation between the grandparents and grandchildren was naturally about life after marriage, but because Yang Wenyuan was present, they were somewhat restrained in their conversation and many things could not be said directly.

Yang Wenyuan also felt that it was inappropriate for him to be here - the presence of the person involved would definitely limit his wife's performance. She was already shy, so how could she have the nerve to say something praising about him in person? !
So I accompanied him and talked for a few words.

Yang Wenyuan thought about it and asked Mother Fang to take him to the courtyard of the private school, saying, "Go find Mr. Zhuang and ask when classes will resume."

As soon as Yang Wenyuan left, the atmosphere in the room became much more relaxed.

Although it was not arranged behind the scenes, many of the things that Old Lady Sheng wanted to ask were related to Yang Wenyuan. If the victim was present, it would be difficult to say.

"It seems that my grandson-in-law not only understands the ways of the world, but is also diligent and studious." Seeing Hualan watching Yang Wenyuan leave, Mrs. Sheng teased.

diligent……

Hualan's pretty face blushed. Yang Wenyuan was quite hardworking sometimes.

When Hualan was at home, although Mrs. Sheng knew that Hualan was going to get married, she didn't feel sad. After all, she had been married before and knew that this was something every woman had to go through.

But until the wedding day.

The moment Hualan stepped out of the door and Wang Ruofu burst into tears, Mrs. Sheng suddenly felt as if a piece of emptiness was missing in her heart.

Now that Hualan is back, she feels that the gap has been filled, and she can't help but feel very happy.

Such a happy event naturally cannot be disrupted by Queen Kang.

"Your husband is very reasonable. I hope your mother won't blame me in her heart."

Hua Lan comforted him:
"Don't worry, grandma. Mother will definitely understand your painstaking efforts. I will tell her about it later."

Old Madam Sheng nodded slightly and continued:
"Ever since the Yang family proposed marriage to my family, your aunt has been coming to my house very frequently. Now that you are married, she has been coming almost every day these days and has taken many benefits from your mother.

But money is not a problem, our family doesn't lack that, the main problem is that your mother is easily influenced, so this is difficult to deal with."

Anyone with a discerning eye knew that Kang Wangshi was not a good person and was like a hidden bomb, but Kang Wangshi knew Wang Ruofu's temper well and coaxed her into frequently visiting the Sheng family.

Moreover, Wang Ruoyu had only done some financial work so far, and Wang Ruofu was willing to do it, so others could not say anything.

This feeling of having something stuck in the throat makes people feel quite uncomfortable, but they have no way of finding any evidence and can only be careful and cautious.

Hua Lan also knew the pros and cons and replied:

"Don't worry, grandma. I will tell mother. However, mother has always valued family affection the most. Aunt Kang is my elder after all. I can't say too much in front of mother..."

"It's okay. Your aunt is concerned about money now, so just be careful.

Your mother is doing this for the good of you children."

"Ok.

Before I got married, my mother wanted to let Madam Liu come with me to the Yang family to help me take care of the inner house. Fortunately, I heard that you, grandmother, asked Madam Li to come, so I was relieved. "

Old Mrs. Sheng smiled and nodded.

"It's something your mother would do."

The story of Wang Ruoyu has been told.

Old Madam Sheng then asked about the current focus.

"Hua'er, have you been having a good time in the Yang family these few days since you got married?"

Although Hualan looked healthy and in good spirits, with a look of newlywed joy on her face, just as parents always ask their children how they've been away from home, Mrs. Sheng asked the same question.

Hua Lan smiled and held Old Lady Sheng's hand, and replied:

"Don't worry, grandma. My grandson-in-law takes care of me in everything. His family is very kind and amiable. My aunt also taught me a lot about the ways of the inner house. No one will bully me!"

"That's good."

Old Mrs. Sheng smiled so hard that her eyes narrowed into slits.

"Although I only saw Madam Chen once, I already knew that she had the same temperament as you. I then asked the old sisters in Beijing and got a result that everyone praised. I felt relieved."

Hualan didn't expect that her grandmother had done so much for her silently. She couldn't help but feel moved and gently leaned her head on Mrs. Sheng's shoulder.

Old Madam Sheng stroked Hualan's hair and sighed:

"The Yuan family was decided by your father, who was far away in Yangzhou, so I can't say much."

Immediately, Mrs. Sheng's tone straightened.

"But we are in Bianjing now, so I have to find out for you."

"Grandma..." Hua Lan suddenly felt that her grandmother had suddenly transformed into a heroine, and couldn't help but hug Mrs. Sheng's arm and act coquettishly. However, Mrs. Sheng suddenly changed the subject and asked:

"Let me ask you something. Now that you have become the eldest lady of the Marquis's mansion, do you know who is in charge of your mansion now?"

"Mother Li!" Hua Lan answered this question very quickly.

"Mother Li?"

Old Madam Sheng originally wanted to test Hualan.

She was told not to relax and slack off just because her life was comfortable, and not to become a brainless lady who hid in the house and knew nothing. Unexpectedly, Hualan actually answered the question.

Old Madam Sheng couldn't help but continue to ask:

"So what is the background of this Mrs. Li, and what is she in charge of?"

"Don't you know this best?"

Hua Lanmei's eyes were full of confusion.

Madam Li was given to me personally by my grandmother. I think my grandmother knows more about this than I do. Why is she still asking this?

However, Hua Lan was also quick-witted and reacted immediately, and couldn't help laughing:
"Grandma, the current Madam Li in charge of the mansion is the Madam Li you sent to me because you were afraid that I couldn't handle it!"

"she?"

Old Madam Sheng looked even more surprised, but then she frowned and asked:

"What's going on? Tell me the whole story in detail..."

Hualan had no objection and told him everything Yang Wenyuan said and Li's mother's advice.

After hearing the whole story, Old Lady Sheng frowned slightly:
"I'm still a little impatient."

Old Madam Sheng turned and looked at Hua Lan.

"Although what Madam Li said is true, you just entered the mansion and you already replaced the original housekeeper, not to mention that she is Yang Wenyuan's mother's personal maid, and it is very likely that she has watched Yang Wenyuan grow up since he was a child, and there is a lot of friendship between them. Don't you think it's a bit too hasty?"

Hualan had just gotten married. Even though she had learned theoretical knowledge well, she was always flustered and nervous when she did practical work for the first time.

Mother Li was the person sent by Old Madam Sheng herself to help her manage the inner house. Hua Lan naturally trusted and valued what Mother Li said.

Mother Li has been with Old Lady Sheng for a long time, and Old Lady Sheng has restrained her original temper, but Mother Li has not learned the tactfulness from her. She only follows her own mistress's idea of ​​putting interests first and proposes to directly replace the steward.

However, Hualan only considered the advantages and thought it made sense, but ignored the disadvantages intentionally or unintentionally.

Now after hearing what Old Lady Jingsheng said, Hua Lan immediately reacted.

"But you can't change your mind overnight, right?"

Hualan didn't say anything stupid like replacing Mother Li, but instead tried to find a solution.

"There are ways, and there are many."

Old Madam Sheng had seen all kinds of troubles in her backyard, and her expression remained unchanged as she said:

"A maid like this who can be in charge of the inner house of the Marquis's mansion must be born in a family."

"Grandmother is right. Mother Hu was originally married into the Marquis' Mansion as a dowry from the Liu family."

Old Madam Sheng said softly:

"At her age, her own gains and losses are certainly important, but compared with the blessings of her children, they are just a trivial matter."

Hualan looked suddenly enlightened.

It is not easy to make up for it by looking at Mother Hu, otherwise she will lose her dignity as a matriarch, but she can do something about it by looking at her children!

This is not a difficult thing.

Mother Hu’s children must also be born at home, so it will be easier to arrange for them.

Thinking of this, Hua Lan couldn't help but sigh that her trip home was indeed not in vain.

This one thing alone has benefited me a lot.

Perhaps, this is the main reason for newlyweds to return home?
Yang Wenyuan: No, you don’t even know what you should be thankful for!
With Mrs. Sheng's reminder, Hualan immediately realized that the grandmother in front of her was a living encyclopedia of the inner house.
What you get on paper is shallow, but you know you have to do it!
Hualan immediately hugged Mrs. Sheng.

She gently waved her hands, spoke in a coquettish manner, and had a flattering look on her face.

After a series of rounds of criticism, even Mrs. Sheng, a queen of house fighting, was so overwhelmed by her granddaughter's praise that she could only agree.

Yang Wenyuan: Damn it, what did I miss!
Old Lady Sheng asked about Hualan's problem and the houses and gardens in the mansion.

However, when asked about the mansion's property and account books, Hua Lan was speechless - because Yang Wenyuan did not tell her this.

Yang Wenyuan also wanted to give it, but when he thought about how he had spent money like water in recent years to improve the combat effectiveness of his personal guards and to provide blood transfusions to the gunpowder workshop.

If Hualan were to see the huge expenditures in the account book, he would probably be labeled a prodigal.

Yang Wenyuan always automatically ignores things that are not worth showing off.

Old Madam Sheng was not surprised. After all, it was only three days, and it was impossible for Yang Wenyuan to arrange everything in detail. She only reminded Hua Lan:
"Just remember this, and don't ask directly. After all, it may have been Aunt Yang Wenyuan or Madam Chen who was in charge before. If you ask directly, it will seem too strong, which will not be good.

You can just ask indirectly in a few days."

"Yeah!" Hua Lan nodded in agreement.

Seeing that Hualan had listened, Mrs. Sheng listed the specific matters in the inner house in detail and told Hualan her past experiences.

Hualan nodded continuously as she listened.

An old house where a treasure!
Finally, Mrs. Sheng reminded:
"Although Wenyuan is protecting you, you can't rely on him too much. We ladies have to be able to support ourselves in the end, so that we can live comfortably."

Hua Lan benefited a lot from listening to her grandmother's words, and waited seriously for Mrs. Sheng's advice.

"First, you need to have money in your hand."

Upon hearing this, Hua Lan and Old Lady Sheng looked at each other and smiled.

Talking about money at this moment seems inexplicably funny.

Old Madam Sheng quickly adjusted her face and said seriously:
"As the saying goes, money makes the world go round. Money may not be important, but it is essential to have it."

"Well, granddaughter has made note of it!"

"Second, you need to have confidants around you. As the eldest lady, although you are nominally the manager of the inner house, if you don't have enough confidants at home, it will be inconvenient.

Your mother is a good example. She has been a mistress for so many years, but she still doesn't have as many people at the disposal as Lin Qige."

"Although I gave you Madam Li, she is impatient and has no good brains. Besides, she is old after all. You still need to train a few more on your own."

Hua Lan agreed to all of them.

"Well, I have said all that needs to be said. You can figure it out on your own later. Look at this hour. Your mother will soon send someone to urge you to the banquet."

After saying that, Old Lady Sheng turned her head and looked out the window, and shouted to Yang Wenyuan who was standing in the corridor opposite:
"Grandson-in-law, take this old lady who has been bothering me all morning away for dinner!"

"Okay! Grandma, I'll be right there!"

　Next chapter later

　　
　
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