readytorunbook Chapter 281: Objection?
Chapter 281: Objection?
The old lady wanted to object, saying that the Shangshu Mansion was not without people, so when would it be her turn as an unmarried girl to manage the affairs of the mansion? But Yao Qingnian had someone send her medicine for headaches, and she wanted to object, but since she was treating her headache, she didn't say anything. Anyway, no matter who was in charge, she would have to take care of everything.
Besides, she would have to get married sooner or later, and Chen would have to take over by then. If she wanted to play, let her play for two days! Anyway, Chen Shuhua had a lot of dowry and could not spend it all.
The one who was most dissatisfied was Shen Youran. Chen Shuhua said that such an important matter should be given to Shen Nianran. What was the point of her having worked in the Shangshu Mansion for more than ten years? She was proficient in everything, such as music, chess, calligraphy and painting. How could she be inferior to that bitch? Why? She smashed the things in the room again.
Yao Qingnian didn't care whether they agreed or not, as long as she was happy. In this way, the mansion cut down on most of its expenses.
The first thing to start with is the daily meals. The old lady and Shen Youran are the most extravagant. They have a rich variety of dishes every day, but they only eat one or two bites of each dish at most, and most of it is wasted.
Shen Wenting didn't eat at home most of the time, so he didn't spend much on this aspect.
Now that Yao Qingnian is in charge, she does not allow such waste to happen. She stipulates that each person in the courtyard can eat no more than four dishes and one soup, and so on. Moreover, it is not allowed to eat only meat dishes. Meat and vegetables must be well matched.
As for other desserts such as bird's nest, only one serving is allowed per room per day. The old lady's courtyard can add an extra vegetarian dish. If it is not enough or they want to eat something else, please pay for it yourself.
Shen Wenting is often away from home, so such a reduction has no effect on him at all. Yao Qingnian doesn't have to worry about it either, because she has her own money and space, so she can eat whatever she wants.
But the old lady and Shen Youran were different. They were furious when they saw the dishes that were served to them.
"Shen Nianran! This is how you manage the household! You even cut down on the most basic daily expenses for food, clothing and daily necessities! You are really something!" The old lady said gritting her teeth.
"Grandma, even though my sister is the head of the family, you can't sell the maids in my courtyard for no reason! How can I discipline the servants in the future?" Shen Youran cried with red eyes.
Haha, here you go again, crying, making a fuss, and then threatening to hang yourself, who doesn’t know how to do that!
Yao Qingnian also pretended to wipe away tears: "Grandma, you are wrongly accusing your granddaughter! I dare not deduct from anyone else! Grandma is kind-hearted, she eats vegetarian food and chants Buddhist scriptures every day, but that old woman actually said that the dishes prepared for you every day are fish and meat.
But I've been to your yard several times, and all I saw were vegetarian dishes. How could there be so much meat, and the amount for several people? Even Sister Youran's yard is like this. Isn't it obvious that you are embezzling money and cheating?
Besides, you have a headache, so you need a light diet. Otherwise, you will not only have a headache, but also easily develop other diseases such as high blood pressure! If Mrs. Feng really did that, she would have harmed you! Fortunately, my granddaughter discovered it in time and dealt with this stubborn servant for the mansion, don’t you agree, grandma? "
Seeing how sincere she was, the old lady could not make trouble even if she was reluctant. She almost forgot that in order to establish a good and noble image of compassion for herself, she ordered fewer dishes every time someone came over. She couldn't just say that that was what she ate and she just pretended every time someone came over.
Shen Youran saw that the old lady was speechless after a few words, so she had to step forward and said while wiping her tears: "Sister, that old woman did something wrong, and you drove her out, which is reasonable, but why did you sell my maid? What did she do wrong? Is she the same as that old woman?"
"Sister, she is indeed not like Mrs. Feng, but your maid has broken a lot of things this month alone. She broke seven or eight pieces of blue and white porcelain, several sets of purple clay tea sets, and more than a dozen white porcelain bowls. It costs several hundred taels in total. Please ask grandma if it is too much for me to just sell her off."
"Well, Youran, you are too soft-hearted, so you let the maid climb over your head. It's better to sell such a servant. Next time, grandma will replace you with a better one."
So many things were broken in one month, worth hundreds of taels of silver. In the old lady's eyes, such a maid should be beaten to death and thrown away to avoid wasting money on others.
"This... Sister, Dongmei has been serving me since she was young, and I'm used to it. She's just a little clumsy. She's usually very well-behaved and sensible. Can you please forgive her this time for your sister's sake?" Shen Youran gnashed her teeth in hatred. Those things were not broken by Dongmei at all. It was clearly her own fault. This bitch deliberately embarrassed herself so that she could get rid of the people around her. What a vicious mind!
"Sister, you are too kind and soft-hearted, so I helped you sell this bullying slave." Yao Qingnian said seriously, "She is not just rash and careless, she is bold and reckless, and doesn't take you, a young lady, seriously! Once she could be said to be careless, but she does this every time, what is her intention! We are merciful by not sending her to the authorities! Sister, don't blame me for speaking harshly, this stubborn slave should be dealt with and sold, blindly being soft-hearted and indulgent will only make them more presumptuous!"
Shen Youran's face was ugly. This bitch said that she was kind and soft-hearted, but in fact she was slapping herself in the face, implying that she didn't know how to discipline the servants, which was why she indulged the maids to be lawless. But Dongmei had been with her for many years, and she was really not used to being betrayed so suddenly. Without her confidant, where could she find such a loyal dog again? Besides, Dongmei knew too many of her secrets. If she went out like this, there was no guarantee that she would not let it slip.
Shen Nianran, this bitch! She was so mad at him!
"Sister... I..." She wanted to speak, but didn't know what to say. She was the one who did it all, so she definitely couldn't say it out loud. In the end, she could only swallow the loss like the old lady.
"Don't worry, Sister Youran. I know that you and Dongmei have been master and servant for many years, so don't worry. I have found a good place for her and I promise that she won't suffer too much."
Yao Qingnian's face showed that she was doing this for their own good, which made Shen Youran even more disgusted. However, she could only pretend to be calm and squeezed out a few words from her mouth: "Thank you, sister! You are really kind and kind-hearted. You manage the house in perfect order. I admire you!"
"You're welcome, you're welcome. It's my duty as a sister to take care of my younger sister. Haha! If you have any problems in the future, just come to me. I will definitely help you solve them and make sure you are satisfied..."
Just like that, Yao Qingnian made a drastic reorganization of the Shangshu Mansion, and the mansion began to be in order. However, the old lady and Youran were sad, but there was nothing they could do, and they could not express their grievances.