Lady He Ruoyun wore a one-foot high bun on her head, her hair was sparkling with pearls, her face was painted white, and her thin scarlet mouth was particularly dazzling on her snow-white face.
She was wearing a lavender six-panel floor-length skirt, and there was a little girl behind her to help her hold up the long skirt. When she got off the carriage, her whole body was trembling with fat, which made several horse guards couldn't help it.
Turn your head.
Next to her was a skinny woman about fifty years old. Yuan Qing knew her. She was the smelly owl woman when she entered the house when she was a child. She was also the wife of the cashier Ma. Her surname was Dou.
, called Dou Sanniang, but everyone jokingly called her "overnight tofu" behind her back, insinuating that she smelled sour.
Yuan Qing jumped down from the wooden ladder and stood aside.
But it was too late for the two Yang brothers to escape, so Yang Jun and Yang Rong had no choice but to bite the bullet and knelt down reluctantly to salute, "My grandson bows to grandma!"
He Ruoyunang nodded slightly, raised her thick eyelids, revealing her triangular pupils, and her eyes fell on the two Yang brothers. She hated Yang Xuangan extremely, and naturally she did not have a good attitude towards these two brothers.
"If you two don't study hard at home, where do you want to go out for fun?"
The two brothers secretly cursed in their hearts, but had to answer respectfully: "Reporting to my grandmother, Mr. New Year gave us three days off. There happens to be a clan sacrifice today. Since there is still half a day, we want to go to the bookstore to buy books in preparation for the sacrifice.
read."
The two brothers answered impeccably in terms of etiquette, and He Ruoyunniang could not find any fault with them. Her eyes moved and fell on Yuan Qing, but she did not pay too much attention. When she saw Yuan Qing wearing a commoner, she thought it was
She was not interested in the child of a servant.
But Dou Sanniang next to her knew Yuan Qing, and she whispered in He Ruoyun's ear: "Madam, he is Xuangan's illegitimate son."
"oh--"
Mother He Ruoyun let out a long oh, she knew about this illegitimate child, and a trace of contempt flashed in her eyes. This contempt was directed not only at Yuan Qing, but also at brothers Yang Jun and Yang Rong. She and her husband's sons
Their relationship was very bad, they had been secretly fighting each other for more than ten years, especially their relationship with Yang Xuangan was incompatible.
"Are you Yang Yuanqing, Xuangan's son born in Yingzhou?"
Although she didn't say illegitimate, her meaning was obvious. Yuan Qing bowed and said calmly: "Grandma is right, I am the illegitimate child."
Yuan Qing's answer stunned He Ruoyunniang, a mocking smile appeared on her face, and she snorted coldly, "Then why don't you kneel down when you see me?"
Yuan Qing still said in a very calm tone: "If I kneel down to my grandmother, wouldn't it be an insult to my grandmother's identity, so I think it's better not to kneel down."
He Ruoyunniang curled her scarlet lips, squinted her eyes and looked him up and down, with a vicious smile on her lips. She suddenly turned around and asked Dou Sanniang, "Do you think I want him to kneel down?"
Dou Sanniang quickly said with a flattering smile: "Madam, he himself said that kneeling down is an insult to the lady's status. I think the lady should treat him as if he does not exist!"
He Ruoyun's face became more and more proud, and she finally threw her head back and laughed loudly, accompanied by Dou Sanniang's strange owl-like laughter.
She stopped laughing and said coldly to Yuan Qing: "It's quite sensible. I know that my status is low. I don't need you to give me gifts in the future. It's best to stay away from me."
He Ruoyunniang ignored Brother Yang Jun and walked into the Yang Mansion gate with the support of the maid. Yuan Qing watched her plump back walk away. He smiled lightly and said to Second Uncle Liu: "Second Uncle, let's continue hanging the lanterns.
"
Brother Yang Jun got up, and Yang Rong shouted loudly at He Ruoyunniang's back, "Is this kind of woman worthy of being called the mistress of the Yang family?"
He glared at Yuan Qing again and said, "You are so shameful. I have never seen such a despicable member of the Yang family like you."
Yuan Qing said to himself lukewarmly: "I will never kneel on my knees to those who insult me."
Yang Rong was furious, "How dare you ridicule me?"
"alright!"
Yang Jun was very unhappy and pulled his brother, "Let's go! It's taking too much time."
He glanced at Yuan Qing coldly and quickly left the mansion. When they walked away, Uncle Liu sighed and said, "The Yang Mansion is really worse than the previous generation."
"Uncle Liu, are you talking about me?" Yuan Qing asked with a smile.
Uncle Liu laughed and punched Yuan Qing in the leg, "Except you!"
........
Although He Ruoyunniang treated Yang Xuangan's sons very harshly, she was still not happy in her heart. She had been married into the Yang family for more than ten years, but she had never gained any power within the family like her previous mistress.
This was largely due to the conflicts between her and Yang Su's sons. After Yang Su's ex-wife Zheng died of illness, Yang Xuangan and other legitimate sons firmly opposed their father's remarry. Although in the end, due to Queen Dugu's matchmaking, Yang Xuangan and other sons were forced to agree.
Just because his father remarried did not mean that He Ruoyunniang would be able to take over the Yang family forcefully.
In fact, the family power of the Yang family has always been controlled by Yang Xuangan and several other sons in turn. Mother He Ruoyun had no chance of taking power, and she lived in depression for more than ten years.
But her chance came this year. She had just received news that Yang Xuanzang, Yang Su's third son, would be awarded the title of General of Chariots and Cavalry from the Army. In this way, Yang Su's three legitimate sons, Xuangan, Xuanzhong, and Xuanzong would all be released as generals.
As an official, she no longer had a rival in the government.
The person who currently holds the power of the family is Yang Xuanzang. With Yang Xuanzang gone, the family power will inevitably change. This is the best opportunity for He Ruoyunniang to seize the family power.
But He Ruoyunniang also knew that even if Yang Su's third legitimate son left, there were still two sons of Yang Su's younger brother Yang Yue living in the house, and the family power might fall into their hands.
He Ruoyunniang was sitting in the room with her eyes closed, thinking about countermeasures. At this moment, the steward Ma from the accounting room poked his head at the door, and waved to his wife Dou Sanniang, who was standing next to He Ruoyunniang.
Dou Sanniang sneaked out quietly, put her hands on her hips and scolded him: "Old pervert, where did you go to be romantic again?"
"With a woman like you, how can I dare to go out to a romantic city? Some of my colleagues in the accounting department have arranged to go out for drinks tonight. I may come back a little late..."
Before he could finish his words, Dou Sanniang grabbed his ear and cursed fiercely: "I want to drink flower wine and dream!"
Dou Sanniang’s hand was hard and thin, like an eagle’s talons, which caused Steward Ma unbearable pain. He screamed like a killing pig, “Let go quickly...it hurts!”
Manager Ma's screams reached the room, awakening He Ruoyunniang from her deep thoughts. She knew that this was Dou Sanniang lecturing her husband, who was one of the three chiefs of Yang's accounting office.
He Ruoyunniang suddenly rolled her eyes, she had a solution.
"Both of you, come in!"
Soon, Steward Ma followed his wife and timidly walked into the room. He Ruoyunniang glanced at him and smiled slightly: "Steward Ma, this is not the first time we have met, why are you so timid?"
Manager Ma quickly knelt down and said, "The villain has always been respectful and afraid of the old lady."
"Don't call me old lady, just madam."
He Ruoyun is only forty-one years old, and she doesn't like others to call her old lady.
"Yes! Madam."
Manager Ma lowered his head and replied timidly. He was thin and felt particularly inferior in front of the fat He Ruoyunniang.
He Ruoyunniang winked at Dou Sanniang and asked her to close the door. The door was closed, and only the three of them were left in the room.
"Guanshi Ma, your wife has been with me for several years and is considered my confidant, so we don't need to see each other. I'll just say some things directly, okay?"
"Yes! Listen, little man."
"Um!"
Mother He Ruoyun nodded and asked again: "I remember you have been in Yang Mansion for almost thirty years?"
"It will be thirty years next year."
"Thirty years is not a short time!"
He Ruoyunniang sighed and tempted him further, "Then do you want to be the chief steward of Yang's accounting office?"
There is a chief steward and three stewards in Yang's accounting office. The chief steward's surname is Hua. He will retire at the end of this year and go home to retire. As a result, one of the three stewards will be promoted to the chief steward. Steward Ma has just been promoted to steward.
Soon it won't be his turn.
But he dreamed of being a big boss. He swallowed and said, "Yes, I dream of it."
"Just think about it. As long as you listen to me, I guarantee that you will be promoted to chief executive by the end of the year."
Manager Ma kowtowed excitedly, "I am willing, I am willing to serve Madam."
He Ruoyun didn't expect that he answered so readily. She narrowed her eyes and smiled proudly, "Well, I know that there must be something wrong with the housekeeper of the Yang brothers. You go and check the accounts for me. As long as you can help me find out these problems, I will
Not only will I make you the chief accountant, but I will also grant you three wishes in the future."
Manager Ma was so excited that his voice trembled, "Ma'am, are you serious about what you said...?"
Mother He Ruoyun's face sank, "I am the matron of a family and the sister of He Ruobi from Shangzhu Kingdom. Do I still break my word?"
"Okay! I believe Madam."
Manager Ma was heartbroken and gritted his teeth and said: "Madam, I know that the manager of Huada has a secret account, which is some extra expenses of several young masters. The amount is very large, and they are all hidden from the master. I am willing to steal this account."
He Ruoyunniang was overjoyed and said, "You go now. If you can steal it out, I will never break your promise."
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