Nian Huajiao: The cold-faced treacherous minister spoiled her unconditionally after breaking his vow

"This young lady just returned home and she's already started to act up. There are only a few of us in the yard and we haven't finished our work yet, but she has to make us come to the front yard to listen to her scolding. Tsk tsk..."

Someone echoed: "That's right."

"Keep your voices down. This guy is not a good person. Have you forgotten what happened a few years ago? Be careful or he might push you into the water one day..." the old woman next to them advised cautiously.

Jiang Luo sat in the corridor from a high vantage point, taking in all their actions, but she did not say anything to stop them.

She swept her eyes across the faces of these people one by one. The familiar maids and servants all knelt together, but she didn't see the familiar Mingxu.

She waved to Honeysuckle, and Honeysuckle leaned over quickly...

After a moment, Ren Dong stood in front of everyone and asked sternly, "Who was the mother who was in charge? Are all the people here?"

A round-faced woman stepped forward, knelt down and said, "My name is Yuan. While the young lady is away, I will be in charge of the yard."

She glanced behind her again and said uneasily, "To answer the eldest lady, everyone is here."

Honeysuckle recalled what the young lady had taught her, and tried to put on the airs of a maid, staring at the old woman: "Nonsense, there's obviously one person who hasn't arrived yet. Don't think you can fool her just because the young lady isn't in the house, why don't you bring her here quickly!"

When everyone saw that a maid like her could be so powerful, they were immediately silenced.

The old woman Yuan hurriedly smiled and said, "To be honest, young lady, there is indeed one person who has not arrived. It's just that the little maid did something wrong a few days ago and was moved to the woodshed. That's why I... that's why I forgot about it."

"Why don't you bring the person here and wait to be punished?" The lady said that it was important to find the person first and there was no need to make a big fuss.

Soon, Granny Yuan came to the main courtyard with a little maid behind her. The maid had a thin body and a round face, and there was a mole on her chin that was very conspicuous.

It’s Mingxu.

Jiang Luo's eyes suddenly turned red, and the hand holding the teacup shook. She tried to calm down and put the teacup down.

Rendong understood and said, "Since everyone is here, just shut up and listen to the young lady's instructions!" After saying that, she retreated behind Jiang Luo.

Jiang Luo glanced at the people below, and after a while he withdrew his gaze: "From now on, Ren Dong will be my top maid, and the matters in the courtyard should be reported to her in advance."

"Yes, Miss." Everyone replied.

Jiang Luo stood up and walked down the steps again, standing two steps away from them. She looked at these people: "If you serve me, you must abide by your duties and be loyal. I am not afraid of you doing something wrong. It is great to admit your mistakes and correct them. But betraying your master is a taboo for me. You all know this, right? I am not a soft-hearted person..."

No one dared to answer this, and they all nodded their heads in a hurry.

"Lindong, give me the reward." After saying that, he sat back lazily.

"Yes, ma'am."

When everyone heard that there was money to be won, their eyes lit up immediately. Looking at the white silver, which was gone in a moment, Jin Dong felt very painful.

This is all the money the young lady has left.

After everyone received the silver, she casually said, "Everyone, you have received the reward silver. Go back and think carefully about whether to continue to stay here or to seek higher opportunities. I will not stop you and I will not take back the silver."

What Rendong didn't know was that her young lady was the one who had the least shortage of money.

When Wu got married, she had a grand wedding with a rich dowry and three large ships sailed all the way from Jiangnan to Yongjing, but these were all superficial.

In fact, in addition to the 600,000 taels of silver given to the Duke's Mansion, her father and brother also gave her another 200,000 taels of silver in private, at the Baotong Bank in Yongjing.

Before Wu died, Jiang Luo was only six months old. Wu had no choice but to give the keepsake to Wu's mother, along with a letter. When Jiang Luo grew up, she asked Wu's mother to give it to Jiang Luo when the time was right.

Mother Wu is Wu's wet nurse and the person she trusts most in the world besides her father and brothers.

After receiving the reward, the smiles on their faces became more genuine, and they knelt down and kowtowed: "Thank you very much, Miss, for the reward."

"Everyone, go away and do what you need to do." Honeysuckle ordered.

After these people left, Ren Dong asked in a plea for praise: "Miss, how do you think I am doing today?"

Jiang Luo smiled and nodded: "Not bad."

Honeysuckle was very happy, even happier than if she had received a reward. But when she saw her empty purse, she began to frown again.

Oh... so poor.

On the other side, in Chunhua Courtyard, Qin was leisurely eating bird's nest and red date soup.

Jiang Yin sat aside and talked about what happened today.

"Did she really say that?"

"Well, why did your daughter lie to you? That's what she said."

Qin then put down the white jade spoon in her hand, took the handkerchief handed to her by Mother Cao, and wiped her mouth.

She hid the disgust in her eyes and said, "I understand. It's not too late to talk to your father when he comes back for dinner."

Jiang Yin couldn't guess what her mother was thinking, so she asked, "Mom, are you saying..."

Qin stroked her bright red nails and sneered, "She's just a maid. If she wants to, just give her to her. I'll mention it again during dinner. I just want to let your father meet his daughter."

I'm sure her good husband will be even more displeased with this daughter.

It's not her fault!

Jiang Yin finally understood what her mother meant, and quickly took Qin's arm and said coquettishly, "Mother is still powerful. No one can escape from your palm."

Qin tapped her forehead and said in a weird voice, "It's just such a small matter, is it worth getting angry? Who is she? How can she compare with you?"

She is just a motherless fool. If she were not still useful, killing her would be as easy as killing an ant.

"Yes, yes, mother is right, it was Yin'er who was careless!"

Having been immersed in the harem for many years, Qin would certainly not take such a small matter seriously.

At noon, Mei Qing, the maidservant beside Qin, came to Shaoguang Courtyard and said that the Duke had returned home and invited Jiang Luo to have dinner with his wife at Chunhua Courtyard.

And brought a new dress for Jiang Yin.

Jiang Luo didn't wear any, and it wasn't worth it for their family to dress up again.

Besides, she would never touch Jiang Yin's clothes.

Disgusting.

She was still wearing the same plain clothes she wore when she came back, and took Honeysuckle to Chunhuayuan.

Before I reached the corridor, I heard laughter and joyful chatter in the house. Qin's son, the Sixth Young Master Jiang Huai, had also returned from school.

"Mother, why did you ask my elder sister to come here? I don't like her!" came the voice of a half-grown child.

Qin scolded indifferently: "Huai'er, don't be rude, she is your elder sister."

"She is not. I only have one older sister. She is so vicious, how can she be my sister!" Qin and Jiang Yin felt relieved after hearing this. Even Duke Jiang Zhou, who was standing next to them, smiled.

Yes, what good thing can that bitch Wu give birth to?

Qin hurriedly coaxed, "Okay Huai'er, you are already very busy with your studies, so don't get involved in these matters in the harem. Just listen to your mother."

When Jiang Huai heard his mother mention studies, he immediately became like a wilted old cucumber, with a bitter face.

He looked at the delicacies on the table and quickly changed the subject: "Mom, I want to eat lion's head..."

"Luo'er greets father and mother." Jiang Luo's voice interrupted the conversation in the room.

Jiang Zhou looked at her with scrutiny, and when he saw her eyes that looked more and more like Wu's, he became annoyed. But thinking that she was still useful, he forced a smile and said, "Since you are back, you should learn the rules from your mother and stop being willful!"

"Yes, father." Jiang Luo said expressionlessly.

Qin hurried forward and took her hand: "Luo'er is here, please sit down. Mother has asked the kitchen to prepare your favorite dishes today, please come and try them." As she spoke, she pushed Jiang Luo onto the round stool.

Then he hurriedly called Jiang Yin and Jiang Huai: "Come and meet your big sister."

Jiang Huai looked reluctant, and Jiang Yin was not much better.

Qin glanced at Jiang Luo and pretended to be angry: "How do I teach you normally? Come here quickly!"

Jiang Luo just pretended not to see it.

Seeing that Qin was angry, the two could only perfunctorily say, "Hello, big sister."

Jiang Luo raised his hand but did not stand up to return the greeting.

Living her life over again, she never indulges anyone: "Third sister, sixth brother, please sit down." It seems as if she is the master here.

The meal was like chewing wax for several people.

Jiang Luo was different from them. The dinner was rich and she liked it. Seeing her enemy having trouble swallowing, she ate happily.

After the maids and servants had cleared away the things and served tea and snacks, Qin began to get angry...