Donate 300,000 yuan to invite the God of War to marry, and I ask for a divorce

"Mother-in-law, I don't agree."

Wanzhou was like a piece of iron, and Shi Xuanting was counting on Mrs. Wang again.

"I don't care. If you insist on dividing it, I will go with you. You know I don't know how to calculate. If you really divide it, my courtyard will be in a mess."

Wan Zhou: “…”

Shi Xuanting didn't want to be independent and didn't hesitate to belittle herself.

It can be seen how much advantage she has taken in the public.

"I have already handed over the power. If you disagree, you can convince Wan Zhou."

Mrs. Wang planned to be a hands-off manager.

Firstly, she wanted to see Wan Zhou's abilities.

Secondly, she herself thinks this is a good idea.

She had long discovered that eating from a big pot had many disadvantages. It wasn't just the extravagance and waste. She had a different standpoint from Wan Zhou. She thought that if things went on like this, each family would get used to relying on each other and would not be able to stand up on their own.

When the time comes to split up, it will be very difficult for them.

In fact, most families in Shangjing follow this model, dividing small families but not big families. When she first became the housekeeper, she also proposed to divide the second branch of the family like Wan Zhou, but was rejected by the old lady.

The second brother of the Duke only started to divide the family property after the old lady passed away, and it was not until the eldest brother got married that he really separated from the family.

She didn't mention her own sons because Ji Nanzheng had not yet married.

Unexpectedly, Wan Zhou thought the same as her.

"Don't follow me. I'm old and my appetite is different from yours."

Mrs. Wang directly discouraged Shi Xuanting from becoming a pendant.

"If you really don't agree, I can't force you." Wan Zhou looked at Shi Xuanting, "But there is one thing I must declare. From now on, if you receive something from the public house that exceeds the amount, you must pay according to the price."

"For example, each room is entitled to two cans of sugar per month, and you need to receive at least three cans per month. You have to buy the extra cans with silver."

Shi Xuanting stared.

She didn't expect that Wan Zhou already knew about this kind of thing.

Although everyone knew that she took advantage of others, it was still embarrassing to bring it up.

"I, that's what I did. I've been eating candy like this since I was a child at my mother's house." Shi Xuanting said reluctantly.

"I understand. So, after you divide the money, you can have as much candy as you want. It's all yours. Who dares to say anything to you?"

Wan Zhou didn't want to make things awkward. After all, they lived in the same house and would see each other every day.

"Xuan Ting, you don't have to worry. According to the rules, the money is actually quite a lot. Moreover, I plan to add another 10% on top of the regular amount."

"It will certainly be enough if you don't waste money."

"If you don't believe me, ask the eldest and third sisters-in-law."

The eldest sister-in-law immediately said, "I can."

The third sister-in-law was calculating in her mind.

She had already seen that Wan Zhou was bound to go ahead, and Mrs. Wang also supported it, so it would be useless for her to oppose it.

She is counting the money.

If it's 30% more, then her family will have an extra taels of silver per month.

The expenses are definitely enough.

Of course, it definitely won’t be as comfortable as before.

But on the other hand, if you budget carefully, you might even have some money to spare.

"I have no objection." said the third sister-in-law.

At this time, Wan Zhou said: "During the New Year, each room will be given an extra month's salary as New Year's holiday allowance."

"The salaries of third brother and fifth brother are yours." Wan Zhou added.

Before, food and clothing were provided by the government, and each family had to hand over 60% of their salary.

Although the salary alone was not much, it was still several dozen taels of silver a month.

Shi Xuanting was anxious before, but Wan Zhou's reminder made her feel better.

The extra ten percent, plus the fifth brother's salary, is not a small amount.

"Well, then it's up to you." Shi Xuanting pretended to be reluctant.

"Otherwise you'll accuse me of being argumentative."

Wan Zhou smiled but said nothing.

Looking at the eldest sister-in-law: "Sister-in-law, an extra fifty taels per month will be added."

My eldest brother is not here, so there is no salary.

The sister-in-law looked at Wan Zhou with complicated eyes.

She was grateful to Wanzhou for considering her, but at the same time she was sad about her own fate.

Who doesn't want to have a man by their side?

But more of a joy.

Since Wan Zhou can think of subsidizing her now, he will certainly not treat her unfairly in the future.

Mrs. Wang also showed approval in her eyes.

It not only shut Shi Xuanting's mouth, but also warmed the sister-in-law's heart.

Although an extra 10% share was given, Mrs. Wang had her own calculations in mind. In this way, the reduction in public expenditure would only be more, not less.

The fifty taels of silver given to the eldest sister-in-law was both fair and warm to the widowed sister-in-law.

"Let's do it this way!" Mrs. Wang made a concluding statement.

After everyone left, Madam Wang told Nanny Yu, "Pack up. I'm going to stay in the other courtyard for a while."

Nanny Yu was puzzled and asked solemnly, "Madam, why are you doing this?"

Madam Wang patted Nanny Yu's hand and said, "You old thing, what are you thinking about? Do you think I can't get over it?"

Nanny Yu was embarrassed. She indeed thought so.

Nanny Yu knew better than Mrs. Wang herself how much she loved power.

"I'm just giving Wan Zhou some time. If I were here, the third and fifth brothers would be unpredictable and would come to complain for no reason..."

"Oh." Nanny Yu suddenly realized, "You don't want to make things difficult for the Fourth Young Master's wife. If you're not here, they can only find the Fourth Young Master's wife. With the Fourth Young Master's wife's toughness, they won't get any benefits even if they try to make trouble."

Nanny Yu's expression relaxed.

She was really afraid that Mrs. Wang would be depressed and unhappy.

Gao Xing said: "Madam, this is your complete approval of the Fourth Young Master's wife."

Madam Wang sighed and said, "Old Yu, I was indeed narrow-minded before. Gu Wanzhou is indeed the most suitable person to be the mistress of this Duke's Mansion."

"Other noble ladies may be smart or clever, but only Gu Wanzhou has the toughness and decisiveness to handle things."

"I was worried before that she couldn't control those old people, but now I'm not worried at all. I went to the other courtyard to avoid those old people. Who knows if they would fall into Wan Zhou's hands and come back to find me, which is annoying."

"Madam is really thoughtful. I will arrange it right away." said Nanny Yu.

"This time, you stay. After all, Wan Zhou is familiar with the government affairs department. You stay and help her."

"Good."

Nanny Yu was naturally happy that Wanzhou could stay and help the new mistress, and that he was generous, sensible, and easy to get along with.

It’s the first day in charge of the family. It’s really tiring.

I don't have the energy to eat at night.

"Miss, Young Master Shen has been crying..." Bai Lu brought the child in.

Wan Zhou really didn't want to hug him anymore, but when he heard Ji Linshen crying, he still hugged him and comforted him out of heartache.

Maybe he really missed his mother. When Wan Zhou held him and hummed a tune, he stopped crying.

"Miss, give it to me, the food is getting cold."

Wanzhou handed the child to Bailu, but as soon as Bailu took over, the child started crying again.

"Give me."

Wan Zhou was just about to hug him when Ji Nanzheng's voice came.

"I'll do it." Ji Nanzheng wanted to hold the child.

"Did you wash it?"

"Every day when I come home, I wash my hands and change my clothes immediately." Ji Nanzheng held the crying child in his arms.

He also leaned over and kissed Wan Zhou on the cheek.

There were so many people around, Wan Zhou blushed in shame.

Others covered their mouths and laughed.

"Ji Linshen, stop making trouble." Ji Nanzheng was not coaxing the child at all, and his voice sounded a little fierce.

"Ji Nanzheng, why are you so mean to my son?"

Wanzhou wants to take the child back.

Ji Nanzheng refused: "I'm not fierce at all. This is a normal way of communication between men."

"My son is not a man." Wan Zhou wanted to say that the child was still young and could not be treated in a man's way.

But what he said made everyone laugh.

In Ji Nanzheng's arms, Ji Linshen, who had been crying loudly, stopped crying.

"Miss, Master Shen smiled, he smiled!"

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The author has something to say: Thank you all for your company along the way!

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