My husband married a concubine? I turned around and married the cold prince.

"Ms. An, don't you still have the thirty-three taels of silver? Why are you bringing up the dowry?" Zhang couldn't bear it any longer and retorted loudly.

"Old Madam, you know very well what has been going on in the mansion in the past few years. You didn't give me money and forced me to use my dowry to maintain the splendor of the mansion.

Not to mention the regular wages for everyone in the mansion, there are also the rare treasures, precious fabrics, and countless rare delicacies that Changshou Hall sends every month.

Which of these things doesn't cost money? If anything is slightly flawed, you despise it and say in front of everyone that I treat you harshly.

This 330,000 taels of silver did not even compensate me for the dowry I spent."

An Qingqian paused, then continued, "My Lord, now that you have handed over the power of household affairs to me, do you still want to continue to spend my dowry to maintain the Marquis' Mansion?"

An Qingqian looked at Xue Wanxian steadily, with undisguised sarcasm on her face.

"I didn't mean that."

Everyone knew about this matter, but to say it out loud like this, wouldn't that be a slap in the face of Xue Wanxian?

"My Lord, there are only 500 taels of silver in this account. According to the Marquis's expenditure, it can't even last for half a month. How should I manage it?"

An Qingqian threw the account book on the table with an indifferent expression.

"Here are thirty thousand taels of silver. Take it first. I will bring the silver over later." Xue Wanxian took out the silver note from his arms and handed it to An Qingqian.

Zhang thought that they came here today just to hand over the power of household finances to An Qingqian. She had no idea that her son actually had 30,000 taels of silver in his hands.

With these 30,000 taels of silver, the power of household finances does not need to be given to An Qingqian at all. She can handle it just as well as Nanny Chen.

However, just as Zhang was about to open her mouth to stop Xue Wanxian, she was frightened by Xue Wanxian's look.

During this period, Xue Wanxian seemed to understand his mother. He knew that Zhang was not willing to hand over the power of housekeeper.

But there was no other way. If he wanted to repair his relationship with An Qingqian, he had to do this.

Looking at the silver and account books on the table, as well as the treasury key on the account books.

An Qingqian pondered for a moment and came up with an idea.

Zhang stared at the banknotes eagerly, praying in her heart that An Qingqian would not want the power of housekeeper.

Unfortunately, in Zhang's incredulous look, An Qingqian accepted both the silver and the account book.

"Since the Marquis has said so, if I don't accept it, I will be letting him down."

An Qingqian motioned Yingyi to put away everything, and continued, "I hope the Marquis will keep his promise and send the remaining silver over. Otherwise, once this silver is gone, I'm afraid we won't be able to continue living."

"Of course. Well, you are tired after coming back from the Xianwang Mansion. You should have a good rest. We will not disturb you any more."

Xue Wanxian was not in a hurry. As long as An Qingqian was willing to take over these things, he would be halfway to success.

As for the future, we will just take it step by step.

Zhang was very unwilling, but she didn't say anything in the end.

After they left, Yingyi stepped forward and spoke in confusion.

"Miss, why do you want to take over the power of the head of the family?"

"I have to stay here for now. Having these things will make things easier. Besides, I have other plans."

An Qingqian's eyes fell on a pot of flowers next to her.

Today in Prince Xian's Mansion, Prince Yong took great pains to say that to himself, and between his words, he also hoped that his relationship with Xue Wanxian would improve.

Now that he was back home, Xue Wanxian and Zhang did the same thing again.

It seems that Prince Yong still refuses to give up.

But it doesn't matter. If the enemy comes, we will fight back. If the water comes, we will block it with earth. She wants to see what Prince Yong and Xue Wanxian are going to do.

"By the way, Yingyi, you don't know that today when the young lady and I were coming back, we encountered some assassins." Bo Yun said angrily.

"Assassin? What's going on?" Yingyi was shocked when she heard that. She looked at An Qingqian repeatedly, and only felt relieved after making sure that there was nothing wrong with her.

Bo Yun told everyone what happened today.

"Zhang Yizhou, the son of Manager Zhang?" Yingyi thought for a moment and finally remembered a vague face.

"Yes, that's him. He's really brave to come up with such a stupid idea. However, how could those rabble be my opponent? Naturally, I beat them to a pulp."

Speaking of this incident, Bo Yun felt very proud.

"Well, I know you are capable. Okay, go downstairs and change your clothes first. There is still a lot of blood on your body." Yingyi praised Boyun a few words, and Boyun left happily.

"Miss, what happened today? A maid in Prince Xian's mansion should not make such a mistake." Yingyi keenly noticed that something was wrong with what happened today.

"You are quite smart. Bo Yun didn't even notice anything." An Qingqian pursed her lips and smiled, then told Yingyi what happened in Prince Xian's Mansion.

"Miss, so, it is because of Prince Yong that Xue Wanxian took today's action?" Yingyi frowned.

So that's how it is. No wonder today, Xue Wanxian and Zhang were willing to bow their heads and voluntarily hand over the power of housekeeper.

"Well, this person is very scheming. We must be careful and vigilant." An Qingqian's expression was a little solemn.

"Miss, I understand. I will be careful." Yingyi nodded solemnly.

The next morning, An Qingqian was having breakfast when the maid Hu Lai came to report that Manager Zhang wanted to see her for an urgent matter.

An Qingqian glanced at Yingyi, and Yingyi nodded immediately.

"Please ask him to go to the flower hall. The lady will be here soon."

In the flower hall, Manager Zhang paced back and forth anxiously, but after waiting for a long time, he still did not see An Qingqian. Only a maid came over and served him tea.

Manager Zhang knew that this was An Qingqian's way of showing him power.

He cursed An Qingqian in his heart and his face became more and more anxious.

Several times, he almost couldn't help but rush out to find An Qingqian, but he was persuaded by his own reason.

Now he had to make An Qingqian put herself in a good position, so that when he begged for mercy, he would have a better chance of success.

Just when Manager Zhang was about to go crazy with anxiety, An Qingqian finally arrived.

"Manager Zhang." An Qingqian glanced at Manager Zhang with a smile.

"My humble servant greets the Madam." This time, Manager Zhang bowed to An Qingqian with great respect.

"Why are you so polite today, Steward Zhang? Please sit down."

An Qingqian picked up the tea and took a sip, looking a little curious.

"Madam, you are joking. These are all rules. I was deceived before and acted rudely to you. Please forgive me."

Although An Qingqian asked Manager Zhang to sit down, he really didn't dare to sit down and just stood there obediently.

"Okay, Manager Zhang, what's the matter that brought you to see me today? Just tell me." An Qingqian used the tea lid to stir the tea foam in the teacup a few times and spoke casually.