Chapter Ninety-Five: Pink Ticket 75o for Accompanying Room

Tao's mother walked in with a smile on her face, holding a bunch of account books in her hand.

She bent her knees to salute Eleven Niang: Madam looked very calm.

Eleven Niang nodded and asked the maid to bring her a small spoon.

Mother Tao sat down and the little maid served tea. She handed the account book in her hand to Eleven Niang: This is the account book that Mrs. Tai gave me after my aunt went away. Now that you are here, I will naturally give it to you.

Yes. Please take a look.

Eleven Niang did not take the account, but smiled and said: Since the Madam has given it to you, you can help take care of it for the time being.

Tao's mother was startled, and then she understood what Eleven Niang meant.

She didn't want to get involved in Brother Chen's affairs.

Tao's mother was so angry that her face turned red and her whole body trembled. But she didn't dare to quarrel with her. She only said nice things: Fourth Madam, after all, I am a servant. I am in charge of the things left by my eldest aunt.

, is the master. Saying one sentence is better than ten sentences from us.

It had been more than a year since Yuanniang passed away, and she had remarried. Eleven Niang had originally suspected that Tao's mother could not control the people below her. Now that she heard this tone, she was even more sure.

She simply smiled and said: But is there anyone who gossips or someone who is not convinced?

Tao's mother was startled and looked at Eleven Niang.

Didn’t the eldest lady say that she was young and didn’t understand anything, so she just had to coax her with nice words? Why did she seem to know everything? Or maybe someone around her taught her that this was wrong. In order to prevent those who don’t know, the eldest lady

The advancing and retreating mother-in-law relied on her age and knowledge to encourage the eleventh mother, so she did not arrange a dowry. Could it be that the eldest lady had lost her sight?

She was in a state of confusion when she saw Eleven Niang picking up the teacup and taking a sip unhurriedly.

Although her posture was very graceful and her expression was very comfortable, Tao's mother felt even more anxious when she looked at it.

Eleven Niang clearly wants to fight a time war with her. It seems that she must know something.

But the current situation is beyond her control. Eleven Niang can take over the stall left by Yuan Niang at any time. Anyway, the things are in her hands, and if anything happens, it's her own business. But she can't wait for Wanxiang's stinky girl Bubu

He pressed forward, and the people below began to make noises. If he continued to hold on, it was a trivial matter to alarm the madam. If the third madam knew about it, it would be trivial to be laughed at by her. I was afraid that she would use this incident to attack the aunt who was originally following me.

No matter what, there is a big lady behind Eleven Niang

The thought just flashed by, Tao's mother had already made up her mind.

The madam is really fiery-eyed. There is a bit of flattery in her smile. You have just walked in. Logically speaking, I shouldn't bother you with such trivial matters so early. But I was forced by Wanxiang's little hoof and I really had no choice. I had to come.

Please.

That's pretty much it.

Eleven Niang nodded secretly in her heart.

Before she got married, she had inquired about it. When Yuanniang got married, she had four maids, two mothers, four bedrooms, two courtyards, and two farms. The four maids had already married, and one of them

Her name was Wanxiang, and Yuan Niang liked her the most. She married Chen Xu, a boy from the Xu family who had no father or mother. The couple took charge of the kitchen. Chen Xu was in charge of the purchases, and Wanxiang was in charge of the affairs. Among the two mothers, one was Tao.

Mom, she is Yuan Niang’s wet nurse. The other one died of illness ten years ago. Both courtyards have three entrances, one is in Si Tiao Hutong and the other is in Shibei Hutong. They are both around Liu Bu. The annual rent can be

More than two hundred taels were collected. There are two farms, both in Daxing County, one with six thousand acres and the other with two thousand acres. The one with six thousand acres is managed by Tao Ma's son Tao Cheng, and the one with two thousand acres is managed by the other.

An escort is in charge.

From this point of view, Wanxiang and Gao Nian should be dissatisfied with the Tao mother and son for taking care of Yuanniang's things and not being able to benefit them.

She said calmly: Tell me, what are they?

Tao's mother told Eleven Niang what happened in detail.

It was just as Eleven Niang guessed. Since the Third Lady took charge of the family, she first replaced Chen Xu on the pretext of the incident last time, and then replaced Gao Nian, the eldest son of Gao Nian, who was working in the comprador office, because there were not enough flowers and candles during Yuan Niang’s funeral.

Pan. As for the other people, including those who guarded the gate and those who were on night duty in charge of the garden, more people were withdrawn, but they did not touch Mrs. Tao and her son. Wanxiang got involved with these people, clamoring to see Shi every day.

A mother.

Eleven Niang smiled: Since they want to see me, let them come

Mother Tao smiled and said: Logically speaking, they should also come to greet you. But there are a few things I have to tell you first to prevent you from being bored.

Mom, please speak. Eleven Niang said with a smile.

I think that the people in Wanxiang Gaopan have all made up their minds to ask you to help find a job, but you have to grit your teeth and refuse to agree.

Eleven Niang was slightly surprised by Tao's mother's words. She thought that Tao's mother would try to persuade her to help these people.

Most of the income from the dowry of the aunt is in the farm managed by Tao Cheng. No matter how noisy those people are, they can't play any tricks. Now that you have just entered the door, the madam didn't say anything, so she went to fight with the third lady for those things. You won.

, others think it is appropriate. You are the Marquis’s wife, but if you lose, it will be a big joke. After saying that, he felt that he had made a mistake and said with a smile, I am not saying that you will lose, I am saying that there is no Marquis.

With your support and Madam’s nod, you have little chance of winning.

What mom said makes sense.

Therefore, your top priority is to serve the Marquis well and the Madame well. For other matters, it is not too late to plan later.

She is worthy of being the most powerful mother in front of Yuan Niang. She is very considerate and considerate.

A flash of appreciation flashed in Eleven Niang's eyes: Just do as mom says

She noticed that Tao's mother had relaxed: Then I'll let Wanxiang and the others kowtow to you.

Eleven Niang agreed.

Tao’s mother left behind an account book: These are the accounts that my aunt’s side and I have helped manage over the past year.

Eleven Niang asked the little maid to call Hu Huo and looked through the account books herself.

The handwriting is the same, and it looks like it was a fresh copy.

Just as Amber came in, she handed the account book to Amber: Take a closer look and remember clearly the relationship between these names, and then see if there is anyone who can take on the big responsibility.

Amber responded and collected the account book.

Eleven Niang leaned on her elbows and began to think.

To be fair, Yuanniang's housekeeping has been doing very well in the past few years. The housekeepers are all married or married to some of the more senior housekeepers of the Xu family. The most powerful compradors are all her people, even the accountant.

, she has arranged for two people to go in, even if she were replaced, she might not be able to do better than her.

After a while, Tao's mother brought over five or six women and two men.

She introduced one of the shrewd-eyed women: she was from Chen Xu's family, her maiden name was Wanxiang, and she was now in charge of the kitchen. She also pointed out a tall and thin man, this was Gao Pan. She used to work in the comprador office.

Incense candle and charcoal fire.

In other words, there is nothing to do now

Eleven Niang thought.

Tao's mother introduced her to several others. They used to be in charge of one thing, but now they are all idle at home.

After bowing to Eleven Niang, Gao Pan couldn't wait to say: Madam, you have to make the decision for us. We have been with the Luo family all our lives. To let the third room be replaced like this is like killing someone.

My aunt's face is also a slap in your face.

Several other people also joined in, and the crowd was excited.

Eleven Niang found that the man named Yang Huizu and the woman called Wei Lu's wife were silent. According to what Tao's mother introduced just now, this Yang Huizu followed Yuan Niang to the Xu family when he was a teenager. He was originally in the comprador's office.

He is responsible for the rouge and gouache clothes of the servants, and Wei Lu's daughter-in-law is responsible for keeping watch at all the doors in the inner courtyard.

Eleven Niang comforted those people with a few words, saying that she had just entered the house and some things were not clear yet, and she would wait until the situation was clear before talking to them, and then she beat them off.

Disappointment could not help but appear on those people's faces.

Eleven Niang and Tao’s mother went to Yuan Niang’s yard.

It was as if she was still there and everything remained as it was.

I guess it’s Tao’s mother who takes the credit.

She asked Hu Hu to order people based on the booklet given by Tao's mother.

There are four big maids with bright red, green calyx and purple orchids, four second-class maids with plum blossoms, bamboos, guifen and shizhi, and there are more than twenty third- and fourth-class maids with fragrant peach pistils, a dozen women, and so on.

About forty people got up.

The eleventh mother discussed with Tao's mother: "You can help find a good home for Yanhong and the older ones, and let them go, and leave a few smart and capable ones to help take care of the yard. Don't let this place be abandoned."

Tao's mother nodded, thinking of the deceased Yuan Niang, her eyes filled with tears.

Seeing that it was getting late, Eleven Niang went to the Madam's place.

The third lady and the fifth lady are both there.

One was setting chopsticks with the maids, and the other was huddled on the kang talking affectionately with the wife.

Seeing Eleven Niang coming in, the two of them greeted her one after another. The wife also pointed to the kang opposite: I heard that you have been busy all morning. If you are tired, take a rest.

I heard who said it?

Eleven Niang saw that the third lady had a smile on her lips.

She smiled and saluted the Madam, then sat down on the kang and told the Madam her plan: Yan Hong and Lv E are both very young. I am here to discuss your ideas and see if they are feasible.
To be continued...