Reborn and returned, sisters swapped

Quran leaned slightly closer to him and said:

"Butler, we all understand that the family affairs are currently under the control of Father on the surface, but if my sister gets married, the family's management and finances will eventually have to be handed over to someone trustworthy."

If you are willing to lend me a hand, I will entrust you with full management of the accounting affairs from now on.

The butler's eyes lit up, and he was already somewhat tempted.

He was always skilled in financial management, but he also knew that if Gu Jinyan got married, the power structure of the Gu family would inevitably change.

Although the young lady in front of him was young, her thoughtfulness and the sense of propriety in her words made him have to re-evaluate her.

After a moment of silence, he said in a low voice, "Second Miss, rest assured, if there is anything I can do to help you in the future, I will do my best to assist you."

Quran smiled slightly, a hint of triumph flashing in his eyes.

She had already won over the housekeeper.

Quran knew that for an elderly maid like Granny Chen, nothing was more important than her status and dignity in the household.

She deliberately chose a moonlit night to personally visit Granny Chen's courtyard, bringing several pieces of fine silk as gifts.

When Granny Chen saw her arrive with gifts, she was overjoyed and hurriedly welcomed her into the house: "Oh dear, Second Miss, you're being so polite, it's making me feel like I'm shortening my lifespan!"

Quran smiled and handed her the silk: "Mother, you have worked hard for many years. This is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you will not find it offensive."

Granny Chen thanked him repeatedly, but Gu Lanci didn't exchange many pleasantries and instead changed the subject.

With a hint of helplessness, she said, "Granny, families have always been large and complex. If my sister marries into the Zhao family, I'm afraid I'll have to shoulder a lot of responsibilities."

"The old nanny has been in the household for many years; if she could give me some pointers, I could prepare as soon as possible."

Granny Chen frowned slightly and asked hesitantly, "What do you mean by that, Second Miss? If the Eldest Miss is to get married, it is naturally up to the elders to decide."

Quran sighed softly, his tone low: "That is true, but once my sister gets married, there will be no one to take care of the many trivial matters at home in a timely manner."

I'm worried that some people might take the opportunity to cause trouble, so I hope you can give me some pointers, Granny.

Granny Chen's eyes darted around, and she had already made up her mind.

She has always enjoyed participating in the affairs of the household, and these words from the Quran are a hint to her that as long as she supports herself, she will be involved in the affairs of the Gu family in the future.

Granny Chen smiled kindly and said, "Don't worry, Second Miss, with me here, you'll definitely get your share."

Upon hearing this, Quran smiled slightly, already feeling confident.

Liu, the bodyguard, was straightforward and didn't like to talk much, but he greatly admired those with outstanding abilities.

The Quran knew that to win him over, one had to demonstrate intelligence and courage.

One day, Qulanci happened to meet Guard Liu in the backyard and took the initiative to greet him: "Uncle Liu, you have a lot of work to do as a guard at home, it must be very hard for you."

Guard Liu was slightly taken aback, and quickly bowed: "Second Miss, you are too kind. This is my duty."

Quran's gaze was gentle, but his tone carried a hint of profound meaning: "If my sister gets married in the future, the internal affairs of the family will surely become more complicated."

If I can familiarize myself with these matters in advance, I hope Uncle Liu will give me some guidance.

Seeing her resolute expression and measured words, Guard Liu couldn't help but feel more admiration for her.

Although he had never been deeply acquainted with the Quran, the young lady before him was clearly extraordinary.

Her intelligence and decisiveness made Liu, the bodyguard, feel a sense of loyalty towards her.

Liu, the guard, said in a deep voice, "Second Miss, rest assured, if there is anything I can do to help you in the future, I will do my best to assist you."

Quran smiled slightly and nodded: "Thank you, Uncle Liu."

After a period of courting, the Quran successfully established close ties with these three confidants.

Verbal promises alone are not enough; one must demonstrate sincerity through actions.

She began assigning small tasks to the three men and rewarding them handsomely afterward.

She gained control of the household accounts through Steward Li, used silk and silver to win over Granny Chen, and at the same time demonstrated her decisiveness and intelligence to Guard Liu, winning his heart and respect.

These trusted confidants gradually conveyed a common message to the family elders:

Quran was not simply the second young lady, but a clever woman capable of shouldering the heavy responsibilities of her family.

The bright moon hangs high in the sky, its pure light bathing the ancient royal mansion. The courtyard is quiet, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind.

Gu Jinyan stood in the courtyard, toying with a translucent jade pendant in his hand, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

Since the marriage was arranged in her family, Quran's words and actions have gradually come to light; she has never directly opposed the marriage.

But her every move seemed like an invisible thread, keeping everything in the household in perfect order.

She had long suspected that Quran was trying to get close to her trusted confidants, but she did not expose them. Instead, she secretly planted spies among these confidants to report Quran's actions to her at any time.

Quran was unaware of all this. Gu Jinyan seemed to be secretly controlling Quran's every move, watching how she laid out plans and won people's hearts within the mansion.