My husband is pure and has few desires, but I gave birth to three children in a row

Lu Zhenzhen didn't expect that Fu Zhiyi would ask this as the first question after entering the door. Her heart skipped a beat. No way, could it be that Fu Zhiyi wanted her to take over the housekeeper's power?

But why didn’t he say it?

That's not right. Based on her understanding of Fu Zhiyi over time, if he really had this idea, he should have hinted at it before, right?

Could it be that Fu Zhiyi's hint was too advanced and subtle, and he didn't hear it?

Failed!

However, Lu Zhenzhen did not panic. She calmly asked, "Does the Fourth Master want me to be his housekeeper?"

Fu Zhiyi sat down to drink tea and shook his head. "I just heard that the second and third sisters-in-law both got a share of the housekeeping power, but you didn't take it. Don't you like money? Why don't you want it? Are you afraid of what others will say?"

Over the past month, Fu Zhiyi has gotten to know Lu Zhenzhen. She is smart, capable, resourceful, and greedy for money.

As long as this steward handles money, he can easily make a lot of money.

Considering Lu Zhenzhen's love for money, why didn't she take it? This is strange.

Lu Zhenzhen breathed a sigh of relief. Since Fu Zhiyi didn't have this request, that was good.

She also sat down to drink tea and explained gently: "Although I like money, I won't take it if it's not mine! What's more, there are two sisters-in-law above me, and I'm the youngest, so it's not my turn, right?"

"Besides, I'm doing this for the Fourth Master's sake! As the saying goes, after three years of being a housekeeper, even dogs hate you! None of these housekeepers in the Marquis's Mansion are easy to get along with, so why offend them? These little people may seem insignificant, but if I accidentally offend them, I can't do anything to them. But what if they're secretly trying to trip up the Fourth Master?"

"What's more, even if I took care of things wholeheartedly and with a clear conscience without taking any advantage, others might not believe me. If I use this to criticize the Fourth Master, wouldn't that tarnish his reputation?"

Seeing Fu Zhiyi's half-smile and half-doubt, Lu Zhenzhen took drastic measures: "After all, this mansion is not ours. Madam has long said that we will definitely divide the family property in the future. Why should I work so hard for someone else's property when they don't even appreciate it?"

"I am now learning housekeeping from my wife. Now I will take care of the courtyard between me and the Fourth Master, and in the future I will take care of our small home. It will be enough for the Fourth Master to have peace of mind in his harem!"

Seeing Fu Zhiyi's expression soften, he added, "Fourth Master, I have a small heart and limited abilities! Since I've chosen the Fourth Master, I can only tolerate the Fourth Master. I only want to take care of matters related to the Fourth Master. No matter how good other people's affairs are, they have nothing to do with me!"

This expression of loyalty moved Lu Zhenzhen herself!

Fu Zhiyi looked at Lu Zhenzhen with a complicated expression, as if he had something to say.

Lu Zhenzhen was looking forward to it, hoping that Fu Zhiyi would be moved by her words and find that she was indeed a qualified partner, and would double her year-end bonus?

Looking at Lu Zhenzhen's expectant eyes, Fu Zhiyi said coldly, "Speak human language!"

Lu Zhenzhen became obedient under Fu Zhiyi's threatening gaze.

"Silver and money are good, but they are hot to the touch!"

"Although I love money, I also earn it in a proper way. The monthly allowance, the private allowance given by the Fourth Master, and the income from the farm given by the old Marquis are all I need to spend."

"If you were a housekeeper, you would get up earlier than the chickens and go to bed later than the dogs. Not only would you have to deal with all the little things in the house, but you would also have to be on guard against anyone trying to trip you up."

"How can I be so desperate that I would give up my good life and go looking for trouble?"

"It's really not necessary just for such a small amount of money!"

Fu Zhiyi nodded slightly. He knew that Lu Zhenzhen always had a clear mind and could still maintain her rationality at this time. Very good!

But he still asked one more question: "Are you sure you don't regret it? You know, if you were in charge of the Marquis' Mansion, with your ability, not only would you easily earn over a thousand taels of silver a year, but the servants in the mansion would also probably treat you with respect."

"More than a thousand taels of silver a year?" Lu Zhenzhen widened her eyes. She didn't expect that the housekeeper of the Marquis' Mansion had so much money.

What to do if you feel a little regretful?

Fu Zhiyi smiled: "Do you regret it?"

Lu Zhenzhen gritted her teeth, "A little bit! But I still don't regret it! With so much profit, the burden of proof is greater, so forget it!"

After thinking for a moment, he tentatively asked, "If Fourth Master feels that my loss is too great, how about you give me some extra money privately? For example, an extra thousand or eight hundred taels as a year-end bonus?"

Fu Zhiyi sneered and stood up: "It's getting late, go to bed early! Dreams can bring all kinds of things!"

Lu Zhenzhen was furious. They had been together for a long time and had a certain understanding of each other, so it was difficult for her to cheat someone out of some money!

oh~~

Filled with regret for losing over a thousand taels of silver, Lu Zhenzhen fell into a dream in depression.

In my dreams I cried out: My silver, my silver—

Fu Zhiyi hadn't fallen asleep to begin with, and when he heard Lu Zhenzhen talking in her sleep, he simply turned over and got up.

Quietly, by the unextinguished candlelight, I looked at Lu Zhenzhen who was sleeping beside me.

I could hear those words again: "Fourth Master, I have a small heart and limited abilities! Since I've chosen the Fourth Master, I can only accommodate the Fourth Master. I only want to take care of matters related to the Fourth Master. No matter how good other people's affairs are, they have nothing to do with me!"

This was the first time someone told him so seriously and frankly that her heart was very small, and since she had decided on herself, it could only accommodate herself.

At that moment, his heart was beating like a drum.

Thanks to his face, which became calmer and more expressionless the more excited he became.

Lu Zhenzhen didn't notice his clenched fists, tense muscles, or his heart that was about to beat out of his chest.

At this moment, Lu Zhenzhen fell asleep, and he could let himself go, scanning Lu Zhenzhen's face over and over again with his eyes.

Something in my eyes is slowly melting.

After a long while, Fu Zhiyi murmured softly, "Since you've chosen me, then don't let me go, understand?"

His voice was low and hoarse but with a passionate persistence, and his eyes were filled with coldness and fanaticism, forming a web that locked Lu Zhenzhen firmly.

Lu Zhenzhen seemed to feel a little cold in her sleep and huddled into the quilt.

This action brought Fu Zhiyi, who had been maintaining the same posture, back to his senses. With a slight smile on his face, he reached out to tuck the corner of the quilt for Lu Zhenzhen.

Then he lay down next to Lu Zhenzhen, leaving only a vague sentence in the air: "Don't let me down——"

Lu Zhenzhen had a good night's sleep.

After paying their respects, Lan wanted to take her to the director's porch in front to learn from them.

Lu Zhenzhen found an excuse to turn it down.

She has an important task to do today.

The trap had been set long ago, just waiting for the person to be caught.

I hurried back to Tingtaoju and entered the yard.

Ruixiang came forward with a smile on her face: "Fourth Madam, it's done. We've caught the perpetrator red-handed. He's now locked up in a side room under guard. Should we send him to the ladies? Or?"

Lu Zhenzhen thought for a moment and said, "It's just a small matter, why bother the ladies? I'll go check on her first, ask her a few questions, and then just kick her out. I'll go tell the ladies later."

As he said that, he followed Ruixiang to the door of the wing room.

The maid guarding the door hurriedly bowed and opened the door to the wing room.

Inside, Mother Hu was tied up with a rag stuffed in her mouth, struggling on the ground.