Author: Loeva

"That's just a cover." Yu Xinlan said calmly to Qin Hanzhen, "The grandmother-in-law has a reputation for supporting her mother's family, so her mother-in-law is wary. As soon as her father-in-law said it, she believed it."

This was a private conversation with Yu Xinlan when Qin Hanzhen went to Fuguiju to visit the newlyweds after seeing off Qin Shutao's family. She was quite surprised. It was not that her second uncle Qin Zhonghai would hand over the power of the gift to his new daughter-in-law Yu Xinlan, but that Yu Xinlan would know the reason.

Yu Xinlan just smiled slightly: "My husband has explained it to me clearly. I was also very worried and afraid that I would not be able to do it. But after listening to my husband's words, I knew that I had no choice but to do my best to live up to my father-in-law and his father's trust."

Yu Xinlan's words were not aimless. Yao let the Yinzi money go in his early years, but later because Grandma Pei threatened the old story, she almost sold Qin Jinchun from the second wife. Many of her actions violated Qin Zhonghai's bottom line. Qin Hanzhen had already told the elders what she knew, hoping that the eldest wife could deal with Yao. If Qin Zhonghai did not want his confused wife to take charge of the power of the family, and would do more ridiculous things in the future and implicate the whole family, then handing over the power of the family to others is the only choice.

Xu was sick and had the disadvantage of being biased towards her parents' family. Of course, she was not an ideal candidate for power. Min was originally okay, but she was cold in nature. Now she has taken office with her husband and can't be the leader. Fortunately, Qin Jian married his wife at this time. Yu Xinlan was born with a noble background and had all kinds of knowledge and talents. Even if her personality may not be suitable, she could only bite the bullet and go to work.

However, in Qin Hanzhen's opinion, the Chengen Marquis' Mansion and his party did not notice any chaotic place today, and the servants were in good order. It can be seen that Yu Xinlan was in charge of this family and was quite good.

But Qin Hanzhen still asked Yu Xinlan: "Do you feel tired? Can you adapt? You probably haven't taken care of this at home, right?"

Yu Xinlan smiled and said, "After the engagement, my mother took me by my side to teach me for a while, and she would not be able to get started. After all, the most important things are just those. As long as I keep the key points closed, I will leave the rest to the people below to do, and I will not be tired. My mother gave me several dowry families, and they are very smart and capable. With their help, there are not many things that I need to worry about. Now I will let them follow the original managers in this mansion to take action. They will tell me what they need to pay attention to. Those managers were all carefully trained by my mother-in-law for many years, and they are quite capable and are still polite to me. I am a new wife who first took office, so I don't have to burn those three fires. Xiao Guicao is enough. After a long time, everything will be straightened out. I will make rectifications. There is no reason for the subordinates to be disobedient."

Housekeeper Yu Xinlan is very different from Yao. She brought four dowry girls, and the four dowry family members married into the Marquis Cheng'en's Mansion. These dowry men were carefully selected by Mrs. Shoushanbo. They were not only loyal, but also capable, with good character and skills. They would not easily conflict with the servants in the Marquis Cheng'en's Mansion and cause trouble for the hostess. After Yu Xinlan took over the power of the Central Tribute, she did not have a few decent positions in the mansion. Instead, she stayed at the people as it was, and only placed the dowry hands around her to act as assistants. These assistants were very polite and respectful to the original managers. It seemed that in addition to being wary of the managers, they did not interfere in seizing power, and the managers were a little relieved. Yao saw it and was even more satisfied that his daughter-in-law was humble and respectful to him.

Yu Xinlan followed the original rules of the Chengen Marquis' Mansion, and had capable helpers at the bottom, and was not distracted from the specific trivial matters. She just needed the managers to summarize the affairs and report to her. The money that should be paid, the goods that should be distributed, as long as she did not make small moves, she would basically not make things difficult for anyone. In this way, as long as the servants did their jobs honestly, they felt it was not difficult to fool people. At most, it was not as greedy as before, but it was also money for a long time. Generally speaking, almost everyone thought that the young lady who had entered the door was gentle and kind, and was much more generous than the second grandmother Yao, who was originally in charge.

You should know that Yao is a careful and particular person. Except for her confidant who is bold and greedy for money, the others will be questioned repeatedly by her even breaking two more bowls. Yao even calculated the monthly expenses for rice, flour, vegetables and vegetables. And for Yu Xinlan, there are all accompanying her house to worry about her. She doesn't care so carefully at all.

However, in fact, Yu Xinlan is not really that indifferent person. She seems lazy to seize power from her mother-in-law now, but as long as there is a need in the future, with a command, her companionship can take over the work of those managers whom Yao relied on at any time. She has practiced all the affairs, even opened up her connections, has prestige, and has clear accounts. She knows all the pros and cons, so no one can fool them. The previously embezzled property is just the reason for these managers to be punished. Even Yao's family is even more aware of the pros and cons.

No matter how much they protect them, they are shameless to say that they are innocent. At that time, with these capable accompanying families, Yu Xinlan can still be responsible for taking charge of the general manager, regardless of the specific affairs. Anyway, the loyalty of the servants who are dowry is absolutely trustworthy. There are restrictions on Shoushan Bo Mansion and mutual supervision within, so there is no need to make mistakes. Yu Xinlan does not need to interfere in every detail like Yao's family, and she still has time to cultivate feelings with her newlywed husband Qin Jian, and continue to read books, write poems, and play leisurely as she did when she was in the boudoir.

So Yu Xinlan answered very lightly when facing Qin Hanzhen's question.

Qin Hanzhen raised an eyebrow at her answer, and smiled and didn't ask more: "It's good that you know what you know. In fact, it seems that it's difficult to manage such a big family at first, but it's okay after getting used to it. My mother's house, Yongjia Hou Mansion, was not good at giving in to the matter before, but with the help of the nanny, I'm not used to it. Now my mother and aunts work together to manage the affairs, and it's not tiring. Cheng'en Hou Mansion has a larger population, and the servants may be more complicated. But although you are a new wife, you have enough

If you have to rub your weight, your cousin protects you, and your elders are willing to support you, you have nothing to worry about. If someone really doesn’t have eyes and insists on fighting with you, just say to your cousin and he will deal with it for you. Don’t tell him nothing because you are worried that it will affect his preparation for the exam. If you are wronged in a place he doesn’t know, he will not be in the mood to study and prepare for the exam. Only when you are safe and stable and smooth, can he study with peace of mind."

Yu Xinlan smiled embarrassedly, her face turned red, but she still solemnly thanked Qin Hanzhen's suggestion: "My husband also told me to find him if I have any difficulties, and don't hide it from him." However, Yao has told her more than once that she would go to find her mother-in-law if she has something to do. The mother-in-law will make the decision for her, and never use these trivial matters to trouble the Qin bamboo slips that were preparing for the exam. Yu Xinlan just listened to it. For her, where is the mother-in-law reliable? Even her father-in-law is much more reliable than her mother-in-law!

Although Yu Xinlan seemed to be very successful in taking over the gifts and Yao did not cause trouble for her, Qin Hanzhen was still surprised. How could Yao be so obedient? Even if her daughter-in-law is of noble origin and can be able to keep the situation, she would not be willing to give up the power in her hands, right? No matter how troublesome Xu is, she would not be willing to do so. She could completely let Yu Xinlan be her helper, hand over the trivial matters, take over the chief, and retain the power. With her old character, this is what she would do.

In response to this, Yu Xinlan still said lightly: "My mother-in-law only said that she would ask me to take care of the grandmother-in-law for a while. She didn't say how long this period was. My husband told me that it might only take a few months to finish next year's encore, right? My husband asked me to practice my skills first. If I get annoyed and don't want to manage the business, I will leave it to a few companions to manage it. But my mother-in-law is old and has worked hard for so many years, so let her rest. My father-in-law knows this and will convince my mother-in-law so that I don't have to worry."

It’s not that Qin Jian is unfilial, but that he has grown up and understands the truth, so he naturally knows how unreliable his mother is in his actions. He also stands on his father’s side and agrees to deprive his mother of his power. Anyway, he believes that his wife is a decent and polite person and will not neglect her parents-in-law. What does it matter if her mother no longer holds power? She will not lack food, clothing, housing and transportation, and the servants dare not be disrespectful. The mother may be able to live longer if she enjoys more happiness.

Qin Jian even went to comfort Yao himself, saying that his son would not forget his mother if he had a wife, and his daughter-in-law would still need guidance from her young wife. Yao was satisfied and believed that she just needed a few months of rest and focused on her mother-in-law. How could there be any way to make things difficult for her daughter-in-law? She even helped a few servants who were willing to bully her life and thought that these servants would not give her face and dared to make things difficult for her daughter-in-law!

In this regard, Qin Hanzhen can only admire his second uncle Qin Zhonghai and his cousin Qin Jian. With them coaxing Yao, Yao will be so obedient. But after half a year has passed, what if she has come back? Yu Xinlan has already taken action and can really seize power at any time. Yao can't even find a few helpers, and her husband and son are not on her side. Can she really turn against her son and daughter-in-law? I guess at that time, she can only force her to smile and praise her son and daughter-in-law for her filial piety, so that she can enjoy her leisure?

Qin Hanzhen sighed, but she also liked to hear it. She also wished Yu Xinlan, hoping that this cousin's sister-in-law could completely grasp the power of Cheng'en Marquis' Mansion as soon as possible. By the way, she also reminded Yu Xinlan about something: "With the cousin's presence, the second uncle can handle it. If you cousin's presence, you will have no way to pick on it. However, the grandmother is more troublesome. She is a person who is devoted to her parents' family, I believe you are there.

When she was at her parents' home, she had heard of her reputation. If she suppressed you as an elder, she would ask you to do anything for the Xu family. If you are young and thin, you may not be able to withstand it. Remember to ask for help from the second uncle. Even if she has some complaints about you, she will not be able to get over the resentment of her grandmother and will definitely protect you. If your mother-in-law and grandmother start to have a quarrel, just wait quietly while watching the fun, and don't worry about it."

Yu Xinlan blinked and slowly said "Oh".
Chapter completed!