After I traveled through the book, I was spoiled by five little villains

"Since you know it's an unreasonable request," Qin Yaoguang looked at her calmly, "then there's no need to say anything."

Xiao was choked.

She had thought of many different ways to respond, but she didn't expect that Qin Yaoguang wouldn't even listen.

Then, Qin Yaoguang asked, "Has Second Brother finished learning the Thousand Character Classic?"

Xiao cheered up and replied, "There's still most of it."

How many days have passed?

Even if the second child is a child prodigy, he needs to learn to read, recognize words, memorize and write so quickly.

Qin Yaoguang said, "Hmm," and said, "You can go down."

She only wanted Xiao to educate the children and never thought of indulging her.

Xiao was unwilling to leave and hesitated for a long time.

But he didn't get her consent, and he didn't dare to say it rashly.

The second son glanced at her, then bowed to Qin Yaoguang and said, "Mother, a daughter-in-law came to the courtyard yesterday. After she left, Madam Zhou mentioned several times that the birthday of the Grand Tutor is in a few days."

Upon hearing this, Xiao was overjoyed and said, "Yes, yes, yes, Your Highness, I haven't paid my respects to the Grand Tutor for a long time."

As she said this, she looked at the second brother with a look of relief.

There is a kind of satisfaction that a good teacher feels, "Ah, I have not taught you in vain."

The second brother didn't look at her, but lowered his head and returned to his original position.

Qin Yaoguang looked at Xiao's appearance and laughed.

Without Zhou Qinghe, the Xiao family is nothing.

No wonder when Xiao brought the original Zhou Qinghe to seek refuge with the original owner, he was turned away.

So, she thought that the second brother was her mouthpiece, making requests that she was not allowed to say?

So stupid.

"Oh," Qin Yaoguang said slowly, "it turns out to be the Grand Tutor's birthday. As a widow, you should really do your best to serve your husband's family as a student."

"That's what His Highness said."

Xiao nodded repeatedly, her eyebrows raised with joy, and said, "The Grand Tutor, remembering our old friendship, often asked his wife to tell me not to delay He'er's studies just because she is a girl."

This was a way to escape that she had thought about for a long time.

Whenever she could see Madam Taifu, she would tell her that she and He'er were forced to separate.

Madam Taifu will definitely make the decision for her.

She is not even ten years old yet. Even in the palace, there is no reason for such a young child to be separated from her mother.

Originally, I was counting on the wife of Marquis Boyuan, but she is in a difficult situation and can't even save herself.

Xiao was sure that once the eldest princess knew about this, she would not be able to refuse her.

It's impossible that you don't even want basic social etiquette, right?

She thought so complacently, glanced at the second brother again, and suppressed the pride in her heart.

He'er is right, in this princess's mansion, the most important things are these children.

As long as the children like her, why would she worry about not being able to please the prince consort?

I didn't expect such an unexpected gain.

At the critical moment, the second child spoke up for himself.

She was so happy that when Qin Yaoguang ordered Nanny Deng to "prepare a birthday gift for Madam Zhou and have someone send it to the Grand Tutor's house," she was shocked.

"Your Highness?"

Xiao's eyes widened in disbelief and she asked, "Your Highness, this birthday gift should be delivered by me personally."

"Oh?"

There was a kind of intimidation in Qin Yaoguang's slightly raised tone that made her dare not disobey.

"You mean, with my dignity, I am not as respectable as you?"

How could Xiao dare to accept this?

"Your Highness, that's not what I meant."

Her face was pale, revealing a pitiful look similar to Zhou Qinghe's.

They are indeed mother and daughter.

"So, the matter is settled."

Qin Yaoguang raised the corner of her lips and said, "Thanks for your reminder, otherwise the Grand Master might have thought too much."

She said this sincerely.

After gaining a foothold in the princess's mansion, the Xiao mother and daughter focused on cultivating two connections in the capital - the wife of Marquis Boyuan and the Grand Tutor's Mansion.

Xiao's deceased husband was the most favored student of the Grand Tutor.

She had never visited the Taifu Mansion on such an important day as her birthday, so they would definitely ask about it.

Although Qin Yaoguang was not afraid, it was better to have less trouble than more.

If Xiao hadn't revealed herself, how would she have known about such a trivial matter as the Grand Tutor's birthday?

In the capital, there are countless banquets of all sizes held every day.

The Grand Tutor is a man of integrity and has always disdained any association with the powerful and noble.

After hearing this, Xiao regretted it so much.

If I had known earlier, I shouldn't have brought up this matter. Wouldn't it have been better to let the Grand Tutor's Mansion take care of it?

"Okay, please step back."

Qin Yaoguang picked up the teacup.

Xiao had no choice but to leave in disappointment.

The second son's usually calm eyes were tinged with a smile, and he said, "Mother, I asked around and found out that the daughter-in-law who came to see Mrs. Zhou came from the outer courtyard, and her husband's surname is Wu."

With this detailed information, it is very easy to find someone.

Qin Yaoguang smiled and said, "Okay, I'll leave this matter to you."

"Send a message to the housekeeper Zeng for me. When the man is found, punish him as a traitor. Either banish him or sell him off, and hand him over to the criminal court for judgment by Ms. Ren."

As a servant in the princess's mansion, he did things and delivered messages for the Xiao family.

Now that she knows about it, how can she just let it go?

On the first day she came here, Qin Yaoguang knew that the servants in the princess's mansion were divided into many factions and were intertwined.

After her rectification over the past few days, it cannot be said that the situation is now set in stone.

However, Qin Yaoguang did not intend to spend too much energy on his servants.

Just like when she was in charge of more than a thousand people, it was impossible for her to check on each one and ensure that everyone was loyal.

That's not necessary.

Win over one group and intimidate another group.

If you see anyone else siding with the Xiao mother and daughter, you will punish him.

For those in a higher position, the most important thing is to send out signals.

What to reward and what to punish.

Letting the second son do it is to know his ability and at the same time to cultivate his prestige among the servants.

She agreed to let the second son take charge of Zhufengyuan, and this matter was also related to Zhufengyuan.

"Yes, mother."

The second son respectfully agreed and made a suggestion: "Mother, can the Criminal Court post the charges and inform the whole government? For those who are illiterate, the managers of each court can inform them one by one."

"good idea."

Qin Yaoguang nodded in agreement.

Kill the chicken to scare the monkey and behead it for public display.

As the two men discussed, the eldest brother was confused.

I don't understand why everything was fine, so it ended up in the Criminal Court?

Yan Jinyin pulled his hand and signaled him not to speak.

Seeing that the two had reached an agreement, Yan Jinyin stepped forward and said, "Mother, since you are here, why don't you have dinner in Zhufeng Courtyard?"

As usual, she returned to Huamu Hall after school to practice music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and had dinner with Qin Yaoguang.

Only after that will the boss come to pay his respects.

She knew in her heart that everyone actually wanted to have dinner with their mother.

Hearing this, the eldest son hurriedly said, "Mother, I went to the kitchen at noon and saw a tank of fresh small crucian carp. The cook said that we can fry them and make crispy fish."

There was a look of deep intent in the boss's eyes.

Bai Lu, who was standing behind them, knelt down and saluted, saying, "Master, I have just made some sweet-scented osmanthus drink, but I haven't had time to ask you to taste it yet."

There was eagerness on everyone's face.