New widow

The words "family ruin and death" made Su Qiao's body tremble. A steward of the Duke's Mansion could act so tyrannically and treat the law of the country as nothing. No wonder they were reluctant to leave the Duke's Mansion. How could they still act so tyrannically after leaving the Duke's Mansion? The fox pretends to be the tiger's power?

The news that several housekeepers were expelled quickly spread throughout the Duke's Mansion. The looks on the servants' faces towards Su Qiao changed a bit. Some even went to look for Mrs. Song Wu. They said they were going to pay their respects, but in fact they wanted to Inquire about any news.

Mrs. Song Wu's Qing Dynasty was disrupted, and after two or three days, she went to look for Suqiao. Su Qiao was talking to Mrs. Huang at that time. Seeing Mrs. Song Wu walking in, Su Qiao said to Mrs. Huang, "Just do as I say."

Mrs. Huang must have resigned, so Su Qiao said to Mrs. Song Wu: "Aunt Wu is here, please sit down."

"I know Third Sister-in-law is a cheerful person, so I won't beat around the bush." ​​Mrs. Song Wu didn't even reach out to serve the tea, she just said this.

Suqiao looked at Mrs. Song Wu: "You want to ask what I have been doing these days."

"Yes, although those servants made some mistakes, our family has always been kind to these servants." Su Qiao smiled lightly after Mrs. Song Wu's words, and then Su Qiao put a piece of paper on the table Pushed towards Mrs. Song Wu.

"Complaint?" Mrs. Song Wu said in surprise, Suqiao nodded: "Yes, this complaint is against the family who was just evicted."

"What is the complaint?" Mrs. Song Wu even forgot to look down to see what was written on the complaint. Instead, she asked Su Qiao. Su Qiao clicked on the complaint and said calmly: "Forcibly seizing a girl from the people, occupying her." For the concubine."

These eight words made Song

Mrs. Fifth's lips opened wider, and then Mrs. Song Wu said: "This, this, how could this be happening?"

Although the housekeepers said they could rely on the power of the Duke's government, in reality, they were slaves. Mrs. Song Wu couldn't believe that these slaves had taken concubines.

"This family dared not speak out in anger. Now they heard that they were expelled from the Duke's Mansion, so they dared to file a complaint." Su Qiao said lightly. Mrs. Song Wu looked at Su Qiao: "Then Third Sister-in-law, you are I mean later."

"Whoever ruins the reputation of the Duke's Mansion will be responsible for it." Su Qiao's words made Mrs. Song Wu want to say something, but she didn't say it. Su Qiao didn't look at her either: "I know, you must want to say , this dog beating depends on the owner, if you turn a blind eye to this person, no one may be willing to be loyal to the Duke's government in the future."

Mrs. Song Wu's ears suddenly turned red, and Su Qiao then looked at Mrs. Song Wu: "Why did you go to Qingxiu in the first place?"

But because those rumors were spread, Mrs. Song Wu's lips opened slightly, and Su Qiao continued: "When you went to Qingxiu, you must have figured out why these rumors spread more and more."

Those servants who dared to spread unscrupulous rumors about their master naturally did not take Mrs. Song Wu seriously. Mrs. Song Wu lowered her head again, and Suqiao said calmly: "Uncle Eleven must have had close contacts with these housekeepers for so many years and have good friendships. When his plan succeeds and he becomes the master of the Duke's Mansion, he will naturally also He has given the stewards a lot of leverage, and when the time comes, they will not dare to go west if they are asked to go east."

The housekeepers are bullying others outside, which is bad for the reputation of the Duke's mansion, but it is a good thing for Master Eleven. Master Eleven

I am confident enough that I can turn my reputation back after taking control of the Duke's Mansion.

Mrs. Song Wu swallowed all the words she wanted to persuade Su Qiao.

Suqiao clicked on the complaint: "I think, in a while, there will be more and more complaints like this."

In this world, although there are fewer people who provide help in times of trouble than people who are the icing on the cake, there will never be fewer people who add insult to injury. Without the protection of the Duke's Mansion, these housekeepers who once controlled everything have become homeless dogs without a place to live.

Mrs. Song Wu thought for a while and then said: "If they seek refuge with the enemies of our Duke's Mansion..."

Su Qiao already smiled: "Enemies, at this time in the Duke's Mansion, what enemies are there to speak of?"

Neither Song An nor Song Wu had sons, and their heirs were still young. It would be many years before their heirs grew up. Even if someone had hatred towards the British government, there was no reason to attack orphans and widowers.

After all, these officials still have to maintain their dignity.

"I thought wrong." After Mrs. Song Wu finished speaking, she said, "I just didn't expect that the Duke's Mansion has fallen into such a decline."

Suqiao didn't want to talk to Mrs. Song Wu anymore about this. She just put away the complaint: "I just hope that this matter will not be implicated in the Duke's Palace."

As soon as these words were spoken, Mrs. Song Wu and Su Qiao fell silent. After a while, Mrs. Song Wu said: "That's it, I'd better go back to the nunnery."

"I will allocate [-] acres of land to the nunnery." Su Qiao's words made Mrs. Song Wu look at her, wondering why Su Qiao said this.

"These five hundred acres of land are allocated in the name of the nunnery to support your daily needs. Even if there is anything, it will not affect you." Su Su.

The coincidence made Mrs. Song Wu stand up: "Is there really something difficult?"

"Don't be afraid." Su Qiao reassured Mrs. Song Wu, and then Su Qiao said: "I just think that for some things, it's better to make plans in advance."

Mrs. Song Wu hesitated for a moment before saying to Su Qiao: "Although there is money and food sent to the nunnery every month in the account, I still have the property left by the master and some dowry, which is enough for me alone." ”

"The more money you have, the better." Su Qiao's words made Mrs. Song Wu not know what to say. After a while, Mrs. Song Wu sighed: "Why are we living like this?"

Su Qiao just smiled. There are tigers outside and wolves inside. Su Qiao can only work hard to maintain it. The daily amount of money needed for such a huge government palace is not a fraction of what many people think. You can enjoy your glory and not think about anything else.

Mrs. Song Wu left the Duke's Mansion the next day and returned to the nunnery where she was repairing. Su Qiao took Sister Liu and Mrs. Huang to send her to the carriage.

"Watching the fifth wife going to Qingxiu, I always think of when she first went to Qingxiu, I was bullied, but no one could make the decision for me." Sister-in-law Liu said with infinite emotion, Mrs. Huang stood there and couldn't help but He didn't say anything, and his eyes were full of nostalgia.

There were many servants in the Duke's mansion, and naturally they were divided into three, six, and nine grades. Mrs. Song Wu went to clean up the house. Except for the people she brought with her to serve, the rest of the servants dispersed. Without the head of the house, there were no errands. Will be bullied.

Su Qiao said nothing. Just as she was about to turn around, she saw Mrs. Song walking over in a hurry. When she saw Mrs. Song, Su Qiao stopped:

"Sister-in-law is here."