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Lu Yundi took the cards and was pleasantly surprised, but she tried her best to remain calm. She bowed slightly and said softly, "Di'er is willing to share the worries of the Marquis and Madam. I will do my best and live up to their trust!"

The wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery looked at Lu Yundi, her eyes full of concern and expectation, and said, "Di'er, you know that the responsibility of being the head of the household is not trivial. There are hundreds of people in the mansion, and they all depend on you to take care of them. My husband and I trust you, so we will entrust this important task to you."

Lu Yundi smiled brightly and said, "Madam, don't worry. Although Di'er has just arrived, I will do my best and live up to the high expectations of the Marquis and Madam."

The wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery nodded and continued, "If you can manage the household affairs in an orderly manner, we will give you an extra five taels of silver every month as a reward. As for the children, if you can teach them well and make them successful in their studies, we will increase their monthly salary."

Lu Yundi was moved when she heard this. She knew that this was not only a trust but also a responsibility for her. She agreed without hesitation: "Di'er obeys your command and will do her best!"

The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery and his wife smiled at each other.

Lu Yundi's answer made them very satisfied.

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That night, Lu Yundi lived in the courtyard where the loyal and brave Marquis Yan Zhimo once lived, which was named Jinghong Garden.

The moonlight sprinkled in the yard, illuminating this magnificent and luxurious courtyard as bright as day.

Lu Yundi strolled in the yard, looking at the unfamiliar scenery, with an inexplicable emotion welling up in his heart.

Jinghong Garden covers a very large area, with pavilions, towers, rockery and pools in a rigorous and well-arranged layout.

The yard is full of various precious flowers and trees. It is late spring and early summer, and the flowers are in full bloom and the fragrance is overwhelming.

Lu Yundi walked along the winding path and came to the room where he lived, which was a row of houses located in the outer right courtyard.

The house is spacious, bright and spotless. The furnishings inside are simple, but there is a fresh atmosphere.

There is a pot of blooming Clivia on the windowsill, the fragrance is overflowing, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Lu Yundi walked in and sat down, and took a sip of the tea handed to her by the maid Hongying. She frowned slightly, as if she was not satisfied with the taste of the tea.

She put down the teacup and waved at Hongying, signaling her to leave.

Hongying nodded slightly and stepped aside, but still paid attention to Lu Yundi's actions.

Lu Yundi turned to look at Yan Canglan and Yan Shuqin's wet nurse, Madam Li, and their personal maid, Luluo. They stood trembling by the side, waiting for their master's questions.

"Madam Li, Luoluo, can you two tell me what's going on with these two children lately?" Lu Yundi's tone was calm, but there was a hint of unquestionable majesty in her eyes.

Madam Li stepped forward and bowed to answer, "Madam, ever since the young master and young lady knew that you were going to marry into the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion, they have started to get mad. Especially the young master, he threw all kinds of things to vent his anger, and even wanted to tear down the roof."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly and said nonchalantly, "He has the temper of a child. Don't worry too much. Luluo, tell me what you think."

Hearing this, Luluo stepped forward cautiously and whispered, "Madam, the young lady...she said that if Madam doesn't apologize to the young master, she will...will..."

"What do you want?" Lu Yundi's voice remained calm, but Luoluo felt an invisible pressure.

"She said that she would...would go on a hunger strike!" Luoluo's voice became smaller and smaller, almost drowned out by the sound of her own heartbeat.

Lu Yundi smiled lightly, with a hint of admiration in his eyes: "This girl does have a temper. However, this kind of temper is not acceptable."

As she spoke, Lu Yundi looked at Madam Li again and asked softly, "Madam, can you tell me in detail about Canglan and Shuqin's habits?"

Madam Li lowered her eyes slightly, a trace of respect flashed in her eyes, and she said softly: "Madam, you don't know that these two children have very different personalities since childhood. The eldest master Yan Canglan has been very smart since childhood, has a strong character, likes riding and shooting, and has a strong sense of justice. The second young lady Yan Shuqin is gentle and virtuous, loves playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and has a delicate mind."

Hearing this, Lu Yundi was somewhat confident in her heart. She smiled slightly, turned to Madam Li, and said, "Madam, how do you think I should get along with them so that I can better integrate into this family?"

Madam Li pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Madam, you are a smart person. I believe you can get along well with them. However, the eldest young master has a strong character. You may want to be more patient and understanding when communicating with him. The second young lady is thoughtful. You can be more gentle and caring when talking to her."

Lu Yundi nodded and secretly took note of Nanny Li's words in her heart.

Late at night, the double red candles in the room burned slowly, illuminating Lu Yundi's resolute face. She looked at the numbers in the account book, feeling deeply moved.

In order to gain a foothold in this marquis's mansion, one must not only understand one's step-children, but also be familiar with the mansion's recent income and expenditure.

The economic situation of the Marquis's Mansion was not optimistic, and there was even serious waste in some places. Lu Yundi planned to start implementing a series of reforms in the next two days to improve this situation.

Before going to sleep, Lu Yundi called her personal maid Hongying.

Hongying tiptoed into the room and saw Lu Yundi sitting at the table with a serious expression and a hint of doubt in his eyes.

She bowed slightly and lowered her head to wait for the young lady's instructions.

"Miss, what do you want me to do?" Hongying asked in a low voice.

Lu Yundi raised his head and glanced at Hongying, and said in a deep voice: "Hongying, come with me to inspect the dowry sent by the Shangshu Mansion."

Hongying was slightly stunned, then responded.

The housekeeper had been waiting for a long time and led them through the flower-filled courtyard to the warehouse where the dowry was stored.

In the warehouse, boxes and crates were piled up like mountains. The dowry sent from the Shangshu Mansion had already been neatly arranged. Hongying and Lu Yundi checked them one by one to make sure everything was correct.

The dowry includes not only precious jewelry and gorgeous clothes, but also land deeds, house deeds and some shop deeds.

"Hongying, do you think these dowries are consistent with what the lady said?" asked Lu Yundi.

Hongying looked at the dowry seriously and nodded, "Miss, the quantity and quality of these dowries are consistent with what Madam Lu said. It seems that the Shangshu Mansion did not deceive you, Miss."

Lu Yundi pointed at a golden hairpin inlaid with gems and said with a smile: "Hongying, look at this hairpin. The gems inlaid are full and bright in color. It is indeed a top-quality item."

Hongying smiled slightly and said, "Miss, I'm glad you like it. This is Madam's gift, we must cherish it."

As she spoke, Hongying picked up a jade bracelet and handed it to Lu Yundi: "Miss, this jade bracelet has a warm texture and fine carving. Try it on."

Lu Yundi gently put on the jade bracelet and praised: "It's really good, Hongying, you have a good eye."

Hongying smiled shyly and said, "Miss, you are too kind. This is all your blessing."

After the inspection, Lu Yundi nodded with satisfaction and said to Hongying, "Hongying, put these dowries into my private storehouse for the time being."

Hongying responded and ordered the servants to carry the dowry out.

Looking at the warehouse full of treasures, Lu Yundi smiled so much that his mouth curled up to the edge of West Lake.