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

The eldest brother nodded affirmatively and said, "We have discussed it all, and the second brother is also willing."

Rather than letting Qin Yaoguang appoint an unknown person to manage Zhufeng Courtyard, it would be better to let the second brother do it himself. But I don't know to what extent she can delegate power.

It would be great if we could really take control of both personnel appointments and financial power!

From then on, they no longer had a problem having enough food and clothing.

Even if the princess regretted it later, they would not be as passive as before.

The boss waited for the reply anxiously.

Before coming, the second brother specifically told him that this request was a bit too big, and he should not be surprised if the eldest princess did not agree, and he should just show his submissive side.

Qin Yaoguang pondered for a moment, thinking carefully about this request.

In theory, it is not impossible.

With the second brother's talent, if he wants to manage it, he can manage Zhufeng Courtyard very well and save her a lot of trouble.

But then what does she have to do?

Her goal, in addition to ensuring that the five children were well fed and clothed, was also to guide them onto the right track and teach them to be close to her so that they would not repeat the same mistakes ten years later.

However, it was not easy for them to dare to make this seemingly incredible request to me. If I refused, the little trust that I had just established would disappear without a trace.

After a moment's silence, Qin Yaoguang said, "Okay, I can promise you."

"Really?"

The eldest brother asked excitedly, his face full of joy.

He was not a child who knew how to hide his emotions.

"However," Qin Yaoguang continued, "Originally, I had other plans for you. If the second brother wants to manage the yard, I'm afraid he won't be able to take care of it. I will assign Bai Lu to him, and he will have the final say on all matters, big or small, and let Bai Lu do the specific things."

Among her four maids, Bai Lu is the most calm and has the best overall view.

As for loyalty, it is clearly written in the original book. The four maids around her are extremely loyal and stay with her until the end.

The master was in trouble, and they all suffered bad fates.

Qin Yaoguang had originally planned to assign Bai Lu to manage the Zhufeng Courtyard. Although she had many people, the only people she could trust were Madam Deng and the four maids.

Zhufeng Courtyard was very important, so she had to let Bai Lu go.

In addition, for Bai Lu personally, this is also the best way out. No matter what happens to her in the future, with these five people protecting her, Bai Lu will be fine.

Pulling back his thoughts, Qin Yaoguang looked at the eldest brother and said gently: "You are still young and have not yet been enlightened. It is my negligence."

Enlightenment?

It took the eldest brother a long time to recover from the shock, and he thought: So this is the "other plans" she mentioned?

His eyes were hot.

Oh my god, is this serious? Did he hear it right?

Just a short while ago, it was this same woman who had treated their request to learn to read with disdain and sarcasm.

It was as if they were the stray dogs on the roadside, unworthy of learning to read.

The eldest left in a daze. Bai Lu knelt on the ground with a plop and said in a trembling voice, "Your Highness, I did something wrong. Do you want to drive me away?"

She was extremely frightened.

"No, don't think too much about it."

Qin Yaoguang gestured for her to stand up and said, "I was mistaken before. Even if they are concubines' children, they are still the bloodline of the prince consort. If they can't even read a single word, they will only make people laugh at them."

"If I let you go, you should take good care of their lives. You are still the person I trust the most."

Qin Yaoguang paused for a moment and said, "This matter is very important. I can only feel at ease if I leave it to you. Do you understand?"

Bai Lu understood and choked up, "But... Master, I can't bear to leave you."

Her great reluctance made Qin Yaoguang laugh, and she said, "We are all in the same mansion, and I still want you to come back and report to me every day. What is there to be reluctant about?"

It was lucky for a master like her to have such a loyal girl.

"Then, how is that the same?" Bai Lu's eyes were red, "I can't always serve my master. If my master is hot or cold, I don't know..."

"Guyu and the others are here too."

Qin Yaoguang said softly, "You know the little girls in the yard best. Find a reliable one and give it to Madam Deng to take care of."

Now that Bai Lu was gone, she would have to hire another maid.

"Hurry up and get up. The ground is cold. Stop kneeling." Qin Yaoguang gestured, "You should rest early today and leave all the things on hand to Madam Deng. Pack up your things and go to Zhufeng Courtyard tomorrow."

"It's a mess over there, and there's no one in charge. I'm really worried about it."

Her gentle words moved Bai Lu so much that she wiped her tears and said, "Master, there is a second-class maid named Chunhong. Her godmother is a hairdresser who was sold. She has good hair skills and is not a gossiper."

"Purchased from outside?" Qin Yaoguang asked.

Bai Lu agreed and said, "Three years ago, the government sold a large number of people, and we also bought some in our government."

Three years ago, Qin Yaoguang tried hard to think about it, but he couldn't remember what happened at that time. The original book didn't explain much about Zhou Qinghe's childhood.

Seeing her like this, Nanny Deng reminded her in a low voice: "Your Highness, have you forgotten? Three years ago, the emperor was furious about the fraudulent flood relief case and dismissed a large number of officials."

Qin Yaoguang searched through the original owner's memories, and it seemed that it was true. Most of those who were punished were from aristocratic families. Otherwise, there would be no place for the clean stream in the court today.

"I see."

Qin Yaoguang said, "Chunhong, right? Nanny Deng, go and take a look. If there is no problem, change her name to 'Hanlu' and have her serve Guyu first."

It is late autumn now, and the name "Hanlu" is very suitable as it happens to contain the word "lu".

When Bai Lu heard this, she knew that her master still cared about her and almost burst into tears again.

The next day, Bai Lu went to Zhufeng Courtyard.

The five children knew she was coming yesterday, so they were not surprised to see her. Only Little Five asked curiously, "Sister Bailu, our eldest brother said we can read now. Is that true?"

"Of course, the master never deceives anyone."

This is true.

Even the original owner of the thing with a violent temper would not be deceived.

She always beats and scolds them directly.

Bailu arrived very early and went to the kitchen to take a look. The cooks were rolling up their sleeves to make breakfast. Knowing that Bailu was the new housekeeper of Zhufeng Courtyard, everyone greeted her.

Although it was said that all matters, big or small, would be decided by the Second Young Master, they definitely did not believe it. Everyone regarded Bai Lu as the one who was really in charge.

"Miss Bailu, I've left some sweet steamed cheese for you, please try it." A cook opened the small steamer beside her in a flattering manner.

"Only one serving?" Bai Lu asked.

"Isn't there just one portion for Miss Bailu?" the cook said with a smile.

Bai Lu did not comment, and said calmly: "Bring it to the Third Young Master. He is a patient now, so this is just right for him."

The cook was disappointed and responded awkwardly.

Laibao ran in from outside, panting and pointing outside, saying, "Sister Bailu, go and have a look! There's a quarrel outside!"