bayedsolid Chapter 466 Taking Over Home Revenue
Chapter 466 Taking Over Home Revenue
Chapter 466: Taking Over the Feedback
Fang Zheng was an honest man, but very skillful with his hands. So, Fang Jing got his son a job as a doctor in the Ministry of Works. Later, after his concubine passed away, he moved out with his wife.
Except for holidays and festivals, they never come over to make a scene.
Fang Tang looked down on this half-brother, and besides, his sister-in-law was of low social standing and quite petty. Letting her manage the household affairs of the Earl's mansion? Wouldn't that just be asking for trouble?
“Okay.” Fang Tang nodded. “I will write a letter of divorce immediately and remove her from the family genealogy.”
Yunyi nodded: "Then I'll wait."
Fang Tang kept his word this time and wrote a letter of divorce to Sun Qingli the next day. However, he made a request: not to send her away for the time being. After all, Fang Yunduo was about to get married, and it would be difficult to explain to the Emperor if she was sent away now.
Yunyi naturally agreed. What's the point of driving her away? She should stay here and watch as everything she worked so hard to achieve slowly turns into a mirage.
The Fang family members are all in their hometown; we just need to send someone to inform them.
Those people's opinions are not important, since they all rely on the Earl's Mansion for their livelihood and will not cause trouble for Fang Tang. Therefore, this decision only requires Fang Jing's approval.
Fang Jing had always lived in the southern suburbs, and this matter could not be discussed with anyone else. Therefore, Fang Tang went there in person and gave the letter of divorce to Sun Qingli upon his return.
I heard that Sun Qingli cried and made a scene for a long time, but Fang Tang is no longer the man who used to have eyes for her. So, it was all useless. She was locked up in Qingli Courtyard. All the servants were dismissed, and guards were sent to watch over her. It was no different from being in prison.
Fang Yunze was also confined to his own yard.
Fang Yunduo remained unchanged, but she knew that things were different now. She had lost all her support, so she quieted down and waited for her wedding.
After Yunyi finished doing these things in Fangtang, she took over the management of the household affairs.
"Father, such a large manor, and this is all the money we have?" Yunyi was furious when she saw the account book.
"I've suffered a lot before, and my strength has been depleted." Fang Tang was also depressed. "I still have a thousand taels here. Just make do with it for now. Soon, the profits from the estate and shops will be delivered."
“Okay.” Yun Yi didn’t hesitate. She took the keys and ledger back to Qimiaolou and then tossed them to Gu Chengyun.
"You're really good at slacking off." Gu Chengyun rolled his eyes at Yun Yi.
“You’re mine now, so you can’t just sit around doing nothing. Besides, I have a lot of other things to do.” Yunyi smiled. “And managing the household affairs in this little place like the Earl’s mansion is a piece of cake for you.”
“Managing the household affairs is not a problem, but even a skilled cook can't cook without rice. Is the Earl's mansion really that poor?” Gu Chengyun sighed as he flipped through the documents. “I think this isn’t about letting you take over the household affairs, but rather about having you contribute to the family income.”
"Well, I have to be willing. If I'm not willing, then I'll just have to wear whatever hat I can get." Yun leaned against the couch, munching on a peach. "These peaches are nice. Azi, go and get a few more."
"I bought these from an old man at the entrance." Upon hearing this, Yun Zi hurriedly walked outside. "Qing Ye, quickly go and see if the old man selling peaches has left."
"Okay!" Aoba ran out.
With Yunyi by his side, Gu Chengyun was no longer worried. Although she came from a military family, she wasn't very interested in martial arts, so she only learned some fancy but ineffective forms of martial arts to strengthen her body. However, she was very proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. As for managing household affairs, that was a required course for her.
Especially after she was chosen as the Crown Princess, she paid even more attention to this aspect of her training.
After marrying Zhou Jingyu, she managed the entire Eastern Palace very well.
However, she is not the Crown Princess now, but just a stewardess of the eldest daughter, so many people in the mansion are not convinced at all.
Yunyi then instructed Yunzi and Fangxiao to follow along. If anyone was disobedient, Yunzi would first try to reason with them, and if they still didn't listen, Fangxiao would go up and beat them up.
Those servants were all bullies who preyed on the weak. At first, they didn't take it seriously because the young lady had just returned and was already starting a fight on her own, and she didn't come and go from the mansion. But after being beaten twice, they became obedient.
Of course, those who are truly dishonest will be sold directly.
Soon, the entire mansion became much brighter and cleaner.
As for Fang Zhong, the housekeeper, Yun Yi didn't ask her to find him, so Gu Chengyun ignored him.
Fang Zhong was in excruciating pain and filled with regret.
He regretted not being sincere enough to this young lady, so after returning, the glass business that was originally agreed upon could not be done. Now that the management of the Earl's mansion has fallen into the hands of the young lady, he felt that he might not even be able to keep his position as steward. He wondered if it was too late to show his loyalty now.
"Butler, instead of trying to prove your loyalty, you should focus on getting things done," Su Mu advised him. "Once you do a good job, you won't need to prove your loyalty anymore; the young lady will value you highly."
"Sigh." Fang Zhong sighed, "I... am somewhat ashamed."
"Hehe, your biggest problem is that you're too fickle. You want to have it all, but you usually end up with nothing." Su Mu said and left.
Fang Zhong sighed again. "Alright, this time we'll listen to Lao Su."
Gu Chengyun acted swiftly and decisively, quickly sorting out the situation in the entire Earl's mansion, and eliminating all of Sun Qingli and Fang Yunduo's people.
"There are only a few masters in total. If they had money, it would be fine, but they still try to make a big fuss even when they don't. I really don't know what they're thinking." After complaining, Yunyi packed her things and called Yunlu to set off.
"Young Miss, are you sure you don't need me to come along?" Feng Yang asked hurriedly.
"I'm just going to Wangyue Village for a short trip. I'll be back by tomorrow at the latest. I'm leaving the safety of the house to you." Yunyi looked at Fengyang. "If there's anything you find difficult, Su Mu will help you too."
Feng Yang nodded: "Understood."
When no one else is around, he still addresses her as "Miss".
Yunlu originally didn't want to bring Yunyi along, as she could move around more quickly on her own. But Yunlu insisted, so she brought her along to act as the coachman.
The carriage first arrived at Chu Family Village, where it met everyone before entering the mountains.
When the people of Wangyue Village saw that Yunyi had really arrived, they all breathed a sigh of relief, especially Zhao Que, whose eyes disappeared from his smile.
"Girl, you've finally arrived." Old Shi rubbed his hands excitedly. "Look, we've done everything you said."
"Judging from your complexions, you've definitely done as I said." Yunyi glanced at everyone. "Then congratulations on saving yourselves."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"I'll prescribe another formula for you all. Have Doctor Zhao brew it, and drink it for three days straight, and you should be fine."
"Thank you, young lady." Boss Shi led the way in kowtowing to Yun Yi.