Chapter 192 The Housekeeper
Early the next morning, Hong Ye, the eldest maid of Fu An Hall, came to Floating Life Residence.
She smiled with Jiang Yishi and said, “Old Master and Old Mistress have invited Great Grandmother to discuss matters at Fu An Hall.”
Jiang Yishi guessed that it should be to inform about the Great Lady’s illness, as well as to hand over the Chinese feed.
She not only boiled medicinal food today, but also made dim sum and had Lin Xiang carry it along to Fu An Hall.
Other than Meng Zhimo and Meng Zhuyue, who were on official business, and Meng Zhiyan, who was attending the State Prison, everyone was there, including Duke Cheng.
Duke Cheng had big dark circles under his eyes, his face was haggard, and he hadn’t rested well at first glance. Meng Ruyu and Meng Hua also looked depressed and worried.
When the two old mouths saw Lin Xiang take out medicinal food and snacks from the food box, a few hints of smiles appeared on their serious faces again.
They each drank a bowl and ate a piece of dim sum each.
The old lady wiped off a pair of jade bracelets from her wrist and gave them to Jiang Yishi, smiling, “Good boy, you have filial piety, my wife’s body and bones are much better because of drinking the medicinal meal you boiled every day.”
It was only yesterday that they realized how good Jiang’s medicinal food was. If it was before, the old lady would have definitely collapsed after that anger from Fu.
Jiang Yishi took over and laughed, “It’s the old lady who’s blessed, this is a credit that grandson-in-law doesn’t dare to take.”
Meng Hua rolled her eyes in anger. Ever since Jiang Yishi came to this house, everything started to go wrong for her mother, this was a pest.
Seeing that everyone who should be here had arrived, the old lady said, “Fu’s sudden malady. You all should not go to the main courtyard to walk around freely, so as not to overstay your welcome. She needs to recuperate, and hand over all the center feeds, from now on, the inner courtyard will be headed by Daughter-in-Law Yan Mo. Resignation Mo daughter-in-law is pregnant and can’t labor, Dao Zheng daughter-in-law and Moon maid assist her for a period of time ……”
Meng Ruyu and Meng Hua knew that their mother was grounded.
Meng Hua gasped, “Grandmother ……”
Meng Ruyu busy stopping, “Shut up, listen to grandmother.”
The mother has already folded in, if the younger sister makes more trouble, she can’t get well.
Meng Hua for the first time to see his brother so harsh, angrily shut his mouth.
The old man added, “If you are a member of the Meng family, you must maintain this family, and you are not allowed to have a little bit of outside interest. Anyone who dares to scheme with outsiders against their own family will never be spared.”
The crowd heard and understood that the First Lady was not suffering from a malady, but had done something detrimental to the family and was punished.
What they didn’t understand was that this family would be the grand madam’s from now on, so why would she do something detrimental to the family.
The second madam lowered her eyelids, hiding the hint of excitement in her eyes. She didn’t expect that after Fu’s downfall, she would still have a day to participate in housekeeping.
After the people said a few more words, the old master took the second master to the outer study in the front yard, there were some family matters to talk to him about. The second master is a bit clearer than Cheng Guogong, at least not compelled by a woman to go in.
The old lady left Jiang Yishi to discuss things with the second madam and Meng Yue, several housekeepers.
Several people put their eyes on Jiang Yishi, meaning what do you want to do.
Jiang Yishi had already thought about it and opened the door, “I’m young, and the stewards in the main positions in the inner courtyard are all old men, so I’m afraid they won’t be honest and obedient.”
The old madam was also afraid that those old men would secretly listen to Fu’s words and disobey them. Pointing at Sister Ji and Hong Ye, she said, “Those who should be replaced have been replaced, let the two of them go with you to the council chamber, and if those old farts dare to disobey, they’ll be beaten with a plate.”
Jiang Yi shi pursed her lips and smiled, “Grandson-in-law has the cheek to ask the old madam for someone, that is, you here in the small kitchen of Sister Quan, I want to ask her to go to the big kitchen as a steward.”
The kitchen was an important place and had to be trusted.
Because of the tomatoes and tonic soup, Sister Quan often asked Jiang Yishi for advice. She had also brought out her disciples, and there was no shortage of her in the small kitchen.
Hearing that Jiang Yishi had taken a liking to one of her own, the old lady was delighted. Laughing, she said, “If you like it, take it away.”
Because of the “water” relationship, Jiang Yishi also attaches great importance to the inner courtyard cleaning supervisor this errand.
For this job, she set Wu Hao’s daughter-in-law. Wu Hao had the trust of both the old Duke of State and Meng Rumo, and this time, it was thanks to him that he delivered the letter. His daughter-in-law before the marriage is the old Duke of the outer study of the maid, not like the doctor, after the marriage did not come out to do things.
The inner house steward belongs to the housewife’s assistant, not only to be able to do, but also to be a heart. Jiang Yishi is looking at the outer courtyard sprinkler supervisor, Sister Xia, before Meng Ruimo mentioned this person to her. Linxiang also said that Sister Xia was capable, unlike some people who were high and low.
There was also a more important one who was the needlework room supervisor.
Jiang Yishi smiled at the second madam and said, “Does the second aunt have an agreeable one to mention?”
As long as you are not too greedy, you will be able to find a job. As long as one wasn’t too greedy and wanted to promote one’s own people with a small scheme, it was still permissible.
Only Meng Yue, letting her learn housekeeping she only thought about how to manage the house well, not thinking about getting some benefits in the middle herself, nor did she think about bringing up her own people.
Letting the Second Mistress’s people be the needlework room supervisors also meant that the Second Mistress was mainly responsible for this piece.
The second madam didn’t think that Jiang had carved out this piece for herself, and smiled as her brows stretched, “I’ll mention one then, the Tan family in my yard is good.”
After conferring with the stewards and vice-stewards of the other positions again, Jiang Yishi, the Second Mistress, and Meng Yue brought Sister Ji and Hong Ye together in the Floating Life Courtyard.
They sat in the hall house and asked someone to call the soon-to-be-appointed steward to come here to talk.
The Second Madame talked to Jiang Yishi about household matters, and Meng Yue kept wandering off.
Jiang Yishi wasn’t in good spirits and didn’t want to talk to her much. When she fetched Sister Lin back, she would let Meng Zhimo and Sister Lin talk to her properly.
Lin Xiang, who had gone to the Council Hall and returned, reported, “The slave girl told them to go back for now and come back at the end of next morning.”
Jiang Yishi said, “They honestly left?”
Linxiang smiled bitterly, “They are not that honest, especially sister-in-law Song, she is very powerful.” She also explained, “Eldest Sister-in-law Song is in charge of the needlework room and is the eldest daughter-in-law of Second Chief Song, who is the First Lady’s companion room.”
Fu was banned, and Second Chief Song’s position was not certain to be kept, and his daughter-in-law was still so cross.
Except for Wu Hao’s family who lived far away and Wu Wash’s daughter-in-law who hadn’t come yet, everyone else had come in succession.
When they heard that they had been entrusted with important tasks, they were all happy, expressing their determination and making suggestions.
As they were talking, the little girl guarding the door reported, “The second girl is here.”
Everyone stopped talking and looked at Meng Hua who walked to the door.
Meng Hua said, “You guys, I’m looking for big sister for something.”
Meng Yue looked at Jiang Yishi, who didn’t take a stand and had to walk out with a stiff upper lip.
The two of them went to the Brocade Garden to talk, and the house continued to talk about stewardship matters.
Not long after, screams were heard from outside, and Second Lady Meng and Sister Wu and Lin Xiang ran out.
Jiang Yixi couldn’t be irritated and didn’t go out, nor did she want to.
Half a quarter of an hour later, Second Lady Meng returned, frowning, “Hua girl’s temperament is strong, no matter what, she can’t hit her eldest sister.”
Sister Wu said, “The second girl was persuaded to leave, and Linxiang accompanied Great Grandmother to find the old madam.”