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Seeing that Shen Zhixiu had something to say, Shen Zhiheng and Shen Zhishu looked a little more solemn than before.

Shen Zhixiu didn't waste any time in greeting and went straight to the point.

"Since I fell off a cliff last year, I haven't taken care of my family. I've been busy with official duties and getting married, so I'm even more busy."

"But I know a lot of things. I didn't go to court today specifically because I wanted to tell my two brothers. If this continues, the Shen family will follow in the footsteps of the Xu family."

As soon as Shen Zhixiu said these words, everyone in the Shen family changed their expressions, including the old lady. What happened to the Xu family is obvious to all.

Shen Zhiheng opened his mouth and asked probingly: "Lao San, what do you mean by this?"

Shen Zhixiu looked calm and glanced at Shen Zhiheng lightly.

"Brother, I heard that yesterday you met the carriage of Rong Hai, Minister of Industry, and he gave way to you?"

Shen Zhiheng was stunned for a moment, then hummed.

Shen Zhixiu then said: "Brother, although Rong Hai is not in the cabinet, he is still ranked among the ninth ministers. You are just a fifth-rank official doctor. This is really inappropriate."

Shen Zhiheng immediately explained, "Zhixiu, it's not all my fault. When Rong Shangshu heard that it was me in the car, he immediately gave way."

Shen Zhixiu's face turned cold again, "Isn't it that your coachman is just trying to take advantage of others? When he saw the ordinary carriage Rong Shangshu was riding in, he started yelling at others."

"Rong Shangshu is generous and doesn't care about you, so he gave way. But he can give way, brother, you can't pass."

Shen Zhixiu spoke in a serious tone, obviously angry.

Seeing this, the old lady looked at Shen Zhiheng disapprovingly, "Boss, this is your fault. Take your things with you and go to Rong Mansion to apologize."

Shen Zhiheng naturally did not dare to disobey the old lady and agreed.

But I was not convinced.

In recent days, Shen Zhixiu's status in the court has been rising rapidly, and the Shen brothers are respected wherever they go, so he has become a little proud.

Shen Zhixiu glanced at him and knew that he didn't take it seriously, so he said in a deep voice.

"I know what you are thinking. There are more aristocratic families in Beijing, and there are more royal relatives and nobles. With a high status, you will naturally be able to put on airs outside."

"But if the shelf is too high, sooner or later your arms will flash."

"And the second brother, two days ago, he laughed at General Suzaku because he was born in the countryside and lived a poor life."

"Although General Suzaku comes from a poor family, he has won one battle after another in the past few years. The younger members of the family are not mediocre people. It is only a matter of time before the family prospers. The second brother dares to laugh at the generals who have made great contributions to the country on the battlefield. , do you think our Shen family’s life has been too good recently?”

"I am only the second assistant minister of the cabinet, but my family is already so arrogant. If this continues, I'd better retire directly, otherwise the Shen family will soon fall into decline."

Shen Zhixiu had wanted to say this for a long time, but today was the perfect time. If you give them a good beating, housekeeper Su Qingyu can feel more relaxed.

What he said was very serious. Logically speaking, he was the younger brother, so it was disrespectful to speak to the two elder brothers like this. But the brothers Shen Zhiheng and Shen Zhishu didn't feel anything was wrong at all. Since Shen Zhixiu became an official, his voice in the Shen family has gradually increased. After entering the pavilion, he disappeared with the head of the Shen family.

The Shen family is what it is today because of Shen Zhixiu.

It's just that Shen Zhixiu used to focus on the court and rarely interfered with family affairs.

After hearing this, Shen Zhishu immediately explained, "Lao San, I was just joking with General Suzaku."

Shen Zhixiu chuckled, "Are you kidding? General Suzaku and Yushi Hu have always been at odds with each other. When they started to quarrel, what's the matter with you interrupting?"

"Or is it that the second brother wants to help Yushi Hu deal with General Suzaku?"

Shen Zhishu quickly said that was not what he meant and didn't think much about it.

The old lady narrowed her eyes slightly and did not open them until Shen Zhixiu finished speaking.

Sharp eyes glanced at the brothers Shen Zhiheng and Shen Zhishu.

"If the third child hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known you were so majestic outside. Have you forgotten what your father said before he died?"

"Boss, tell me, what did your father say before he passed away?"

Shen Zhiheng's expression changed when he heard this, and he said with a hint of shame.

"Before his death, my father told us not to be arrogant and not to forget our identities."

The old lady nodded and said: "Just remember, today's Xiu Xiu is right. Since ancient times, for aristocratic families, arrogance is the beginning of trouble."

Shen Zhixiu started to discuss with the old lady again, "Mother, Qingyu and I told this family to be more strict."

"As well as the juniors in the house, young masters and ladies, they should all be restrained from today."

The old lady agreed, "That's how it should be. Qingyu lets go and does it. If anything happens, I'll cover it for you."

Su Qingyu stood up and bowed, "Yes, mother."

After Shen Zhixiu finished knocking on the two houses of the Shen family, he hurriedly left the house and went to the cabinet room to handle government affairs.

Su Qingyu followed the Yang family to take over the accounts of the mansion.

On the way to the counting house, Ms. Yang said with a smile: "It will be my three brothers and sisters' hard work from now on. If there is anything you don't understand, feel free to ask me."

Su Qingyu thanked her, thinking that Yang probably didn't know as much as she did. At least she knew who was Dafang's confidant in this house, but Yang didn't necessarily know them all.

When the two arrived at the accounting office, the account manager, Mr. Qian, had already sorted out the account books with his two apprentices.

"Second Madam, Third Madam, these accounts have been sorted out."

Mr. Qian was in his forties, dressed in a grey gown, and behaved in a gentle and polite manner.

Su Qingyu knew that this person was Chen's confidant. She picked up this month's accounts and looked through them twice, confirming that these account books were all fake. Mr. Qian has another set of account books, so what he remembers in them is true.

If she wanted to manage the Shen family's inner house well, the first step she had to break was the accounting office. She wants to see the real accounts, and she also wants to eliminate Chen's cronies step by step.

When Mr. Qian saw her looking through the account books, there was a layer of disdain in his eyes. He smiled and said: "Third Madam, the rules in our house are that I will go to you every ten days to report the accounts."

Su Qingyu glanced at him lightly, "Mr. Qian means that I can't read this account? Or does Mr. Qian think I can't understand it?"

Mr. Qian said hurriedly: "That's not what I mean. It's just that the account books in the house are complicated. I'm afraid the third lady won't be able to see through them for a while. Why don't I tell you in detail when I file the account?"

Su Qingyu said coldly: "No, you don't have to go to me to pay the bill in the future. I can come anytime when I want to check the bill."

Mr. Qian was stunned and said, "Third Madam, there is no such rule."

Su Qingyu frowned slightly, it was really time for the government to put some control over it.

"Rules? What I said today are rules."

"If you feel uncomfortable with this, I can find someone else to take care of the accounts."