The mistress is mighty, bringing 88 dowries to flatten the Marquis's mansion

"That's just speculation on my part."

The two looked at each other again, and Ruan Mingcheng rubbed his brows and said, "I will have someone investigate, but sending those officials to the Jingji government office today probably won't yield any results."

Even though the matter has become a big one, it is ultimately a family affair, and the government offices in the capital are unlikely to spend too much time on it.

Ruan Shuyan said calmly: "It doesn't matter whether there is any result from the Jingji government office. We will definitely not use those managers who caused such a thing. As for the other families, just take it as a reminder to them."

Ruan Mingcheng nodded in agreement: "That makes sense."

As he was speaking, a servant came running in.

"Madam, Madam Bai next to you is here."

Ruan Shuyan and Ruan Mingcheng stood up at the same time. As they walked out, Ruan Shuyan told the servant: "When my mother comes again in the future, take her directly to Tingzhu Garden."

As soon as she finished speaking, she quickened her pace, and as soon as she reached the door, she blurted out, "Mother, why are you here?"

Bai turned around and asked, "Can't I come?"

"Look at what mother said. Of course you can come. I'm just a little surprised."

Ruan Shuyan gently grabbed the corner of Bai's clothes, her smile full of dependence.

Bai frowned, and the solemnity in her expression suddenly disappeared.

"As long as you speak nicely."

After a pause, she asked, "I heard that the manager of the Ruan family came to your place to cause trouble..."

Ruan Shuyan chuckled and continued: "The people have been sent to the government office. They are just a few managers. Mother, don't worry about it."

As they were talking, Ruan Shuyan led Bai into the hall, and Ruan Mingcheng followed behind without saying a word.

On the other side, the servant of the Xie family ran to Xie Yuchun's residence.

"My lord, please get up quickly. Madam Bai is here."

Xie Yuchun was in a trance, but suddenly came to his senses and stood up immediately: "When did you come?"

"Just now, he was sitting in the hall. Please go and have a look."

Xie Yuchun didn't dare to delay, so he put on his clothes and went out.

However, when he arrived at the hall, he found that only Ruan Shuyan was there.

Their eyes met, and Ruan Shuyan's eyes showed some surprise: "Husband, why are you up? Are you going out?"

"I heard that my mother was coming."

Ruan Shuyan suddenly realized: "Yes, she came, but she only came to look for my eldest brother. She had something to deal with at home, so she went back after she found him."

Xie Yuchun stared at Ruan Shuyan steadily. After a long time, Ruan Shuyan felt very uncomfortable being stared at by him.

"Husband, why are you looking at me like that?"

Xie Yuchun walked over and sat down beside her without saying a word. Ruan Shuyan felt inexplicably strange and couldn't help but ask another question.

"Husband, what's wrong with you?"

Xie Yuchun looked up, his eyes still bloodshot from staying up late: "I was wondering, how can you stay with me?"

what?

Ruan Shuyan subconsciously asked, "When did my husband and I become estranged?"

After a brief pause, Ruan Shuyan coughed lightly and wanted to say something, but she suppressed the words again.

Xie Yuchun saw this and felt helpless: "Do you feel that we don't look like a couple?"

"Have it?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Ruan Shuyan realized something was wrong. She looked at Xie Yuchun again and frowned slightly.

"Husband, you..."

"I still have things to deal with, so I'll leave first."

Before Ruan Shuyan could finish her words, Xie Yuchun interrupted her and left quickly with the servant.

In the hall, Ruan Shuyan stared blankly at the door, her thoughts completely on the conversation just now.

I don’t know how long it took, but Lai’s mother appeared at the door.

"Miss, why are you sitting alone in the hall?"

Ruan Shuyan came back to her senses: "I was thinking about something. How are those managers doing?"

"He has been thrown into prison. But..."

Mother Lai stopped talking, with a hint of hesitation on her face.

Ruan Shuyan understood: "You can't be locked up for a few days, right?"

Mother Lai nodded: "No matter how big this matter is, it is just a family matter."

Ruan Shuyan lowered her eyes: "Let's not talk about them. Shui Yunjin should be back soon. Before that, we have to reassign a few managers to the shop."

When it comes to business, Lai's mother perks up immediately: "But do we need to look for it together with the Madam?"

"I'll arrange for the shops under my name first. As for the other side, I'll take care of it after I go there later."

"clear."

Mother Lai bowed, turned around and left the hall.

Ruan Shuyan sat for a while, then called Chuntao and went to the North City.

The third brother looked surprised: "Why are you here at this time?"

Ruan Shuyan smiled slightly: "Come and take a look when you have nothing to do."

The third brother hesitated and said, "I heard that you sent a few officials to the capital government. This matter..."

Ruan Shuyan was not surprised by the third brother's words. Seeing that he paused, she briefly described the steward's behavior.

The third brother was furious: "These people are really too much! How can they be so greedy? Don't be angry, I will find someone to deal with them right away."

Seeing that the third brother was about to leave, Ruan Shuyan hurriedly stopped him and said, "Don't rush to pack up. I have something I want to ask you for help with."

When asked about helping, the third brother suddenly became serious: "You say."

"I need a few managers who are capable and will not cause trouble. Most importantly, they must be honest."

Originally, Ruan Shuyan would never trust the people from Beicheng, but Wen Sheng suppressed her doubts.

She is not afraid of people's ulterior motives. As long as they have the ability, she will give them enough benefits. She believes that no one can refuse a stable life.

The third brother nodded: "I see. Please wait a moment and I will find it for you."

Ruan Shuyan entered a nearby yard and waited for half an hour before the third brother came over with five people.

There were four men and one woman, all of them were skinny, but their eyes were full of brilliance, and one could tell at a glance that they were not simple people.

"These people used to be stewards. They only came to the capital because of the natural disaster. They are all trustworthy."

Ruan Shuyan looked around, then turned to Lai Mama and said, "Take these people to the shop, let them work for a few days, and then keep them if necessary."

Ruan Shuyan did not avoid the five people. After Lai's mother responded, she said to the five people: "I am very short of people here. You can all stay, but it depends on your abilities. If you are not capable enough, I can only ask you to leave."

The five people were stunned at first, but then they all became excited.

"Please rest assured, Miss. We will do our best."

"What do you mean by trying your best? I mean trying my best!"

Ruan Shuyan smiled faintly and signaled Lai's mother to take the person away.

The room fell into silence, and the third brother spoke up: "You don't have to doubt their loyalty. They are all alone."

Ruan Shuyan was surprised: "They are all alone, they have no family?"

"Yes, they all died in the natural disaster, otherwise they wouldn't have stayed in North City."

The atmosphere was a bit heavy, and Ruan Shuyan quickly changed the subject: "Have you ever thought about leaving this place?"