A Journey Through the Worlds of Film and Television.

Chapter 928: A Gathering of the Ladies at Rongguo Mansion

Flowers bloom and fade, autumn goes and winter comes.

As the leaves fell from the branches one by one, the once prosperous and bustling Rongning mansions became even more desolate.

In the backyard of Rongguo Mansion, Tanchun closed the account book in her hand and looked at the wives in charge below: "This month's salary has been distributed. This is a detailed price list that I just asked someone to copy from outside. From today on, if I find anyone passing off inferior goods as good ones, deceiving superiors and subordinates, and embezzling money, I will never forgive them easily!

You have all served the old ancestor, so don't think you can take advantage of your age. The previous accounts have come to an end for now, but I want to see who dares to fish in troubled waters in the future accounts! Okay, everyone, go down."

After all the servants had gone, Wang Xifeng could not help but give a thumbs up: "The Third Miss is really amazing, she is indeed educated. She is very experienced in handling matters, I have to admire her a little."

"What are you talking about, second sister-in-law? I've only been the housekeeper for a few days. It's all thanks to your advice behind my back."

"I don't have such great ability. Third sister, you have received guidance from an expert this time, so you can do it so easily, right?"

"Sister-in-law, please don't tease me. I think your figure is almost recovered. It's better to take over the power of the housekeeper as soon as possible so that I can go back to write poems and paint."

"That won't work. I still need to rest for a while. I finally have a few days off, so please bear with me."

As they were talking, Ping'er came in from outside: "Grandma, Third Miss, Master Cheng is here and is talking to Miss Lin in her room."

Upon hearing this, Tanchun was about to stand up, but when she turned around and saw Wang Xifeng, she calmed down and said, "Speaking of which, I have another question that I want to ask Brother Cheng. He hasn't been here these few days, so it's a good time to go and see him."

Wang Xifeng also stood up and said, "I was just about to go see Miss Lin. Since Brother Cheng is here, I might as well stop by to see her. I was able to recover so quickly, thanks to the prescription Brother Cheng gave me."

After saying that, the two looked at each other and walked towards the yard where Lin Daiyu was.

At this time, after Tanchun became the housekeeper, she checked the accounts and drove out some housekeepers and servants who had embezzled money, resulting in a lot fewer people in Rongguo Mansion.

However, although there were fewer servants serving, there were also fewer masters. In addition, the servants' work efficiency was also higher, so the entire Jia Mansion seemed more orderly.

Being able to achieve this level in just one or two months is enough to show Tanchun's ability as a housekeeper.

In Daiyu's room, Lu Cheng and Daiyu sat opposite each other.

"Father went to Nanyang Prefecture to serve as an official this time. I don't know how he is doing now."

"Don't worry, Junior Sister. I have arranged some people to go there to assist the teacher. Although Nanyang Prefecture has experienced a war, it is located in the Central Plains after all. The Ming Dynasty's garrison troops are still there, and the local government has not suffered much loss.

Although it is not easy to achieve any political achievements in a short period of time, with the ability of a teacher, I should be able to stabilize the local area and enable the people to live and work in peace and contentment. "

"I don't ask for anything, I just hope that my father and senior brother can be safe and sound, that's enough."

As the two were talking, they heard footsteps in the yard outside, and then Tanchun and Wang Xifeng walked in.

"Sister Lin, we are not disturbing you, are we?"

Sister Lin stood up and said, "Look, look, my second sister-in-law is in good health, but she is so mean. When you come here on weekdays, I don't see you care about disturbing me or not. Please take a seat."

Tanchun also showed Lu Cheng a bright smile: "Brother Cheng, thank you for speaking for me in front of my father before."

"It's only because Sister Tanchun has this ability that I mentioned it to Duke Cun Zhou. By the way, there happens to be a book here that I want to give to Sister Tanchun."

"What book? Was it written by Brother Cheng?"

"Well, I guess so. I've been on duty at the Ministry of War recently. I had nothing to do on weekdays, so I read a few military books. I sorted out the wisdom of the predecessors and formed this set of story books. I gave it to my sister Tanchun, just to relieve my boredom."

Tanchun took the book from Lu Cheng and saw the words "Thirty-Six Strategies" written on the cover. She flipped through the contents and read for a while. Then, Tanchun looked up at Lu Cheng and said, "Brother Cheng, isn't this a military book?"

"Well, kind of. It just tells some military strategies and tactics, summarized into 36 short stories. Sister Tanchun is brave and decisive. If she were a man, she might be able to ride a horse and kill the enemy, charge into battle, and gain fame for herself."

"Brother Cheng, you are too kind. Tanchun is not capable of such a thing. However, I still thank you for the gift of the book."

Tanchun was obviously very happy to receive Lu Cheng's praise. She had always had great ambitions, but she only regretted that she was not a man and could not leave this house.

Now, Lu Cheng gave her a military book, which was considered as a recognition of her.

Moreover, the strategies in military books may also be used to manage a household.

Wang Xifeng was a little curious: "Brother Cheng can also write military books? The third lady is really amazing. Maybe she will become a figure like Hua Mulan in the future."

"Sister-in-law, please don't make fun of me."

At this moment, a cheerful voice came from outside: "It's so lively here today, Sister Lin, could it be that Brother Cheng is here again? As expected, if Xiangling is here, Brother Cheng must be here too."

As they were talking, Shi Xiangyun, Xue Baochai, Yingchun and Xichun also walked in from outside.

For a moment, Daiyu's room was filled with beautiful women, colorful flowers and green willows, and was extremely lively.

"Hello, Brother Cheng."

"Sister Yingchun, Sister Xichun..."

After some greetings, everyone took their seats.

Speaking of which, since Jia She, Jia Lian, Jia Rong and others were exiled, Rongguo Mansion has been deserted for a while.

The old lady in the backyard was depressed all day long. In addition, Wang Xifeng was also bedridden. The young girls did not dare to gather together and laugh. They usually stayed in their own yards and seldom went out.

Hearing that Lu Cheng had arrived today, several people gathered together.

Daiyu immediately asked Zijuan and Xueyan to prepare tea and snacks, and greeted everyone.

There are so many people, everyone is talking to each other, it is really lively.

But Tanchun, who wanted to ask Lu Cheng a few questions in private, didn't know how to start.

As they were talking, Xue Baochai's maid Ying'er suddenly ran in from outside: "Miss, Miss, something bad has happened. The young master got into a fight with someone outside. It seems that it was for a girl, and the person was seriously injured..."