Daiyu from the Red Mansion is also arguing with people today

Chapter 255 Aunt Zhao is a bit annoying

Daiyu winked at Yingchun, poured herself half a bowl of rice wine, and said, "This little wine is for our birthday girl, Sister Xichun. May you be safe and happy for many years to come. I also toast to Sister Tanchun, who will soon be helping Sister Li Wan in managing the household. I wish you the best. I toast to myself, as I will be leaving for Yangzhou in a few days. May my journey be smooth!"

After saying that, she raised her head and drank it all in one gulp. She even imitated the boldness of a chivalrous man and showed the bottom of the bowl to everyone, which made her sisters laugh.

But after laughing, everyone recalled what Daiyu had just said, and couldn't help but be shocked: There are the old ancestor and two ladies in the mansion, so why would it be the turn of Sister Li Wan to be the housekeeper, and why did she have Tanchun to assist her?

Yingchun thought about what had happened recently and guessed most of the facts.

But Tanchun and the others had no idea, especially Tanchun. After hearing the news, even her favorite dishes no longer tasted good to her.

"Cousin, can I really do this?"

Tanchun was a little nervous, afraid that she had messed up.

Daiyu also understood her concerns, and held her hand to comfort her, "Don't think too much, you still have Sister Zhu to support you, she will take care of you."

Having said that, we still need to remind ourselves.

"You also have to be prepared. Aunt Zhao will definitely come looking for you when she hears that you want to help the housekeeper. Whether she wants to take advantage of you or ask you for something, you must stick to your principles and don't be fooled by her."

After hearing this, Tanchun still felt unsure, but she was too embarrassed to show it. After all, today was Xichun's birthday, and she didn't want to spoil everyone's fun.

The topic soon returned to Xichun, and Shi Xiangyun and the others were clamoring to see the dagger that Daiyu gave to Xichun.

"Wow! The gems on it are so beautiful!"

Shi Xiangyun fell in love with the dagger at first sight. She couldn't help but touch the gem on the scabbard and was reluctant to let it go.

She pouted her lips and begged softly, "It's a pity that my birthday is in autumn, dear sister, please give me a dagger too!"

Daiyu smiled and pinched her round face: "Okay, I'll give you one when I return to Beijing."

Tanchun was watching from the side and was also moved. She stole a glance at Xichun, bit her lip, and said with courage: "Cousin... I... I want it too."

Daiyu was in a good mood today and readily agreed: "Okay! You have one too!"

The gate of Lixiangyuan was closed tightly, like a barrier separating the laughter inside from the chaos outside.

No matter how chaotic the situation is outside, it cannot affect the tranquility in Lixiangyuan.

Some people also wanted to go into Lixiangyuan to plead for mercy, but they were persuaded to go back before they could even enter the door.

Perhaps only Tanchun can deeply understand the chaos outside.

On the second day after Lady Jia sent the letter to the General's Mansion, Wang Zhisong sent fifty people to the Jia Mansion.

In name, they just wanted to clear out the companions brought by Wang, so although the house was in a panic, it was still orderly and no major chaos occurred.

Tanchun and Li Wan were sorting out the list in the room when Aunt Zhao suddenly rushed in angrily and shouted, "Tanchun! They want to kick your uncle out!"

Tanchun's hands holding the account book clenched unconsciously, but when she thought of Daiyu's words, her back couldn't help but straighten a little more.

"Aunt, what are you talking about? The Second Madam wants to concentrate on practicing Buddhism and no longer interfere in the affairs of the mansion. The mansion feels that keeping these servants is of little use, so they asked the old lady for mercy and let them leave freely.

Not only Zhao Guoji, but all the companions brought from the Wang family are on the list of those released. This is the decision of the mansion. Even if you are here to argue with me, it will be useless!"

Aunt Zhao was originally Wang's maid who came with her as a dowry. Later, she became an aunt and tried every means to get Jia Zheng to take back the indentures of all the members of the Zhao family.

But this can never change the fact that they were once servants of the Wang family.

Now, the Zhao family is naturally also on the list released.

Aunt Zhao's eyes rolled around as she argued, "He is your uncle!"

Tanchun did not compromise at all because of Aunt Zhao's words: "Although he is my uncle, I am first and foremost a girl of the Jia family. This is the decision of the master of the mansion, and I advise you to accept it. If you continue to make a fuss, I'm afraid she will not be released, but sold directly!"

Aunt Zhao knew that the most urgent thing now was not to continue arguing with Tanchun. She stamped her feet fiercely and ran out like a gust of wind again.

Seeing that the person was finally sent away, Tanchun breathed a sigh of relief and was no longer as angry as she was at the beginning.

Seeing her like this, Li Wan patted her on the back and comforted her, "Third sister, you did a great job!"

After receiving the praise, Tanchun finally showed a smile on her face.

Aunt Zhao was quite popular among the servants in the mansion, so she quickly found a servant and asked him to go to the front yard to pass on a message to Jia Zheng.

When the servant rushed to the front yard, Jia Zheng was busy sorting out the roster of people in the mansion with Jia She and a group of stewards.

As he listened to the servant's report, he couldn't help but frown. For the first time, he found that Aunt Zhao was a bit annoying.

At this critical moment, she still didn't calm down and caused trouble for him.

"Tell her a message. If you don't want to let her go, then let her stay. Her family members shouldn't be in collusion with Wang's family."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jia She sneered and said sarcastically: "I think we should not bother with this roster. When we have worked hard to get it done, this one will use connections, that one will find ways, and then we won't have to let anyone out!"

Jia Zheng was choked by Jia She's words, and cursed Wang Shi in his heart.

He was about to open his mouth to refute a few words when he heard Jia She continue: "Speaking of which, this Aunt Zhao was also Wang's dowry maid. Logically speaking, her family should be the first batch to be released."

Jia Zheng opened his mouth, but found that he could not come up with a reasonable reason to defend Aunt Zhao.

He could only nod sullenly: "Yes, brother is right."

When the servant returned to the backyard, Aunt Zhao learned that not only did her brother not get pardon, but he was to be the first batch to be released. She almost fainted.

She couldn't understand why the situation was getting worse even though she had already asked Jia Zheng for mercy.

Because of the compensation plan proposed by Daiyu, all servants who were about to be released were not allowed to take away any belongings except clothes, and they were only given silver and money corresponding to the years of service.

On the surface it seemed that the Jia family suffered a loss, but in fact, the silver seized from the servants' residences far exceeded the amount of compensation paid.

When Jia She heard the servants report the results of the "property search", he couldn't stop laughing.

No wonder the emperor likes to plunder other people’s houses. This is definitely a huge income!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but think of the money and treasures hidden in Lai's house, and his heart ached.

Those were the Jia family's money, which was his own money when rounded off, but now they had all fallen into the emperor's private treasury.