My stepmother is here, all the rebellious sons and evildoers should kneel down!

Most of the servants in the Lu Mansion were brought to Kyoto from Lu Zhanyao's hometown. They were the best at judging the situation and figuring out their master's thoughts.

In fact, the Lu family affairs are decided by Old Madam Lu and managed by Lu Shengshi. Everyone says privately that Wen Qiqi is just a wife who occupies the toilet but does nothing, and no one will obey her.

In her previous life, Lu Shengshi had made things difficult for Wen Qiqi several times. If something didn't go her way, she would quit for a few days and let her subordinates mess things up, which made Wen Qiqi extremely anxious.

Then Old Madam Lu stood up again and scolded Wen Qiqi for being incompetent and unable to do what a mistress should do.

At the same time, he praised his daughter and asked her to help this incompetent sister-in-law for his sake.

Wen Qiqi knew that this would be the same for the mother and daughter of the Lu family in their entire lives.

In this case, time is running out, so why doesn't she turn the situation around early and take the initiative?

"Okay, I'll take care of it."

Wen Qiqi said decisively and confidently: "From today on, Sheng Shi is not allowed to interfere in any affairs of the Wen family."

Lu Shengshi sneered and said, "Okay, I don't care. But sister-in-law, please don't come to me crying in a few days!"

After saying that, she walked away angrily.

Old Madam Lu was also full of resentment. This year, she even had to save on making mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival in August and stopped brewing plum wine.

It would be so embarrassing if Madam Qin and Madam Yu asked about it!

"Since Sheng Shi has been working so hard for so many years but to no avail, you can do whatever you want. There is only one thing..."

Madam Lu had a stern face and put on a scary look: "Anything can be saved, and I don't care about you, but Xingcheng's food, clothing and other expenses, as well as the three children of the second room and the two children of the fourth room, must not be treated unfairly!"

"Thank you, mother."

Aunt Mei hurriedly thanked her politely, and the old lady nodded: "Children are the hope of every family. You have done a great deed by giving birth to Xingcheng. If you need anything in the future, just come to me! I am old and have always been easy on myself... Oh!"

The more she heard this, the more she felt uncomfortable. Madam Lu went back to her room. Aunt Mei quickly came over and held Wen Qiqi's hand, saying, "Qiqi, I understand you. I know you are only doing this for the good of the family, but you are too impatient... Look, you have offended both mother and Sheng Shi today."

She didn't want Wen Qiqi to fail in the Lu family. After all, her own Xingcheng still had to rely on his mother Wen Qiqi!

"How have I offended you? Are you testing me, just like I tested Xingcheng."

Aunt Mei failed to stir up trouble and her face turned red.

"Yes... Mother is testing you. Qiqi, you better work hard to be your housekeeper. Otherwise, go back and ask Sheng Shi for help... Tsk tsk, judging from her appearance today, she won't help you anymore."

No matter what, it would be beneficial for both himself and Xing Cheng for Wen Qiqi to personally manage the household.

She and she lived in the same courtyard. Xingcheng was her adopted son. As the housekeeper, she could definitely meet many of the needs of the mother and son without having to look at Lu Shengshi's face.

Furthermore, even though the newly married fifth wife is favored, she dare not be too arrogant!

In the afternoon, Wen Qiqi called all the servants of the Lu Mansion to her own yard.

Although the yard is not small, there are so many people that it is quite full.

Wen Qiqi looked at these people standing crookedly one by one, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and said: "The Lu Mansion only has a few masters, how can they use so many people!"

With just one word, the servants in the yard seemed to be poured with cold water, and they all shuddered instantly.

Soon, some people began to stand up straight on purpose, and some people looked at Wen Qiqi with a much gentler look.

Wen Qiqi was indifferent, with a smile on her face and a shrewd look in her eyes.

"Butler, from now on, I will be in charge of the Lu Mansion myself. You must make it clear to them that I will be the one to distribute the money and make the decisions on matters. I have the final say on whether anyone stays or leaves."

"Yes".

Although the housekeeper was dissatisfied, he could only nod.

Wen Qiqi added, "To be honest, the Lu Mansion has spent a lot of money in the past few years, and now money is tight. Life in this mansion is the same as yours. If you spend too much money, you have to save money. Personnel expenses are a big expense, so... next, half of you need to leave."

When these words were spoken, not only were the servants in the yard terrified, but even the housekeeper's face changed drastically.

"Only half?"

"Yes."

"Madam, you are too... Miss Sheng Shi has never treated us like this. The Lu family is big and powerful, why do you want to drive away half of the people here? They have worked in the mansion for several years and have to support their families!"

The housekeeper acted like he was sympathetic and won everyone's hearts in one go.

The servants in the yard began to make a noise: "Madam, we cannot accept your stewardship like this!"

"Yes, who are you trying to scare? This is the Lu family, and the Lu family has the final say!"

"Madam, if you can manage it, we will listen to you. If not, please don't bother us servants. It will not show your power!"

……

It’s most fun when there are many people making a fuss.

You will find that people who are usually as timid as mice suddenly become the bravest people in their lives.

Wen Qiqi stood quietly and looked at them.

When they were tired of shouting, Wen Qiqi asked Die Jiu to bring the Lu Mansion's personnel list: "The one who shouted the loudest just now...what's your name?"

"Ma Dahan!"

"Butler, settle his money and let him go."

……

When Ma Dahan heard this, he was stunned!

"Ma'am, why are you chasing me away?"

"You are holding my rice bowl, and you are still knocking on the bowl I gave you. I said, from this moment on, I have the final say in Lu family affairs! Anyone who wants to stir up trouble and want to vent Miss Sheng Shi's anger will end up like this!"

Ma Dahan's face turned pale. Seeing that the housekeeper had no other choice but to accept the disaster.

Last night, he did talk to Miss Sheng Shi for a long time in secret, and today Miss Sheng Shi asked him to lead the way in making trouble...

I thought the lady was easy to bully, but I didn't expect that I would be the first one to be kicked out of the Lu family.

The housekeeper was a smart man. Seeing that Wen Qiqi was not easy to deal with, he immediately changed his attitude: "Madam, you are right. We are all servants anyway. Now that you are the housekeeper, we will listen to you. But there is one thing. No matter who you fire in the future, you have to make everyone obey you."

"Okay! So the reason why I fired Ma Dahan today is because he accepted a bribe of two taels of silver from Miss Sheng Shi last night. So he teamed up with you to cause trouble. What do you think, should such a person be fired?"

As soon as these words came out, someone in the crowd immediately cursed: "You are such a big man, no wonder you made me shout too!"

"You have a crooked heart, you deserve to be fired! Madam, we surrender!"

Wen Qiqi nodded, her face dignified, her tone calm: "Everyone, you are slaves in the Lu family, it is hard, I, Wen Qiqi, will not deliberately make things difficult for you. Anyone who works hard can stay, but if he has a bad heart and deliberately makes things difficult for me, I will definitely not let him stay in the Lu family."

She paused and smiled slightly: "After half of the staff are fired, the monthly salary of those who remain will increase by 50 wen for maids, 30 wen for old women, 70 wen for gardeners and servants, 50 wen for odd jobs, and 100 wen for cooks!"

"Wow! Madam, if you can really do it, we...we will definitely follow you and do it well!"

"Yes ma'am! Lazy people are useless, we are diligent, so we keep it!"

"Yes, yes. Madam, everything you said makes sense. We are convinced!"

……

The housekeeper was shocked and frightened to see Wen Qiqi turn the situation around in just one afternoon.

Fortunately, I was tactful and didn't offend her openly.

Otherwise, he would be the one to pack up and leave!