Lu Yundi sighed softly: "My Lord, I think we should give Wanxue a chance to make up for her mistakes with practical actions."

Jiang Jilian nodded and looked at Ye Wanxue: "In that case, then you go and take care of Li Li until her injuries are fully healed. This is the beginning of your atonement."

Ye Wanxue knelt down hurriedly and kowtowed in agreement: "Thank you, my lord, thank you, my lady."

From beginning to end, Jiang Lili didn't even look at Ye Wanxue. Yu looked down on Ye Wanxue, and after Jiang Lili's commotion, she looked down on her even more.

As soon as Jiang Jilian finished speaking, a heavy atmosphere filled the whole yard. Ye Wanxue's tears burst out and slid down her cheeks. Her mistakes were irreversible and she could only make up for them through practical actions.

"My Lord, I will." Ye Wanxue's voice was choked with sobs, but she was determined.

Lu Yundi gently patted Ye Wanxue's shoulder, his eyes revealing a complex emotion, with both blame and sympathy: "Wanxue, you are a good child, but you made a big mistake this time. You must remember that every bit of silver in the mansion is related to the life and death of everyone."

Ye Wanxue nodded, tears blurred her vision, but she still tried to make her voice sound more determined: "Madam, I will remember it."

At this time, Yu came out of the main house, her eyes were cold and her steps were steady. She looked at Ye Wanxue, then at Jiang Jilian, and said in a cold and hard tone: "Jilian, as a marquis, how can you be so careless about the distribution of silver in the mansion?"

Jiang Jilian lowered his head and did not answer. A blush appeared on his face, and he was obviously embarrassed by his mother's scolding.

Yu continued, "This incident not only hurt Li Li, but also caused great damage to the reputation of our mansion. You must give an explanation to Li Li and to the entire mansion."

Jiang Jilian raised his head, his eyes firm: "Mother, I understand. I have personally apologized to Xiang Lili, and have severely punished Jiang Ren."

Yu nodded slightly, turned to Jiang Lili and said, "Lili, how are you?"

Jiang Lili smiled gently, with a maturity beyond her age in her smile: "Grandma, I'm fine, it's just that my face hurts a little. I know this is not Sister Wanxue's fault."

A trace of relief flashed in Yu's eyes. She patted Jiang Lili's head gently and said, "Good child, you are so kind-hearted. You will definitely become the pride of our mansion in the future."

Ye Wanxue took a deep breath, then knelt down and faced Yu and Lu Yundi: "Madam, Madam, I am willing to use all my monthly salary to compensate for this mistake. I am willing to do anything, just ask you to forgive me."

Yu looked at Ye Wanxue, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, but she didn't say anything in the end, just nodded slightly.

Lu Yundi sighed, looked at Ye Wanxue, and said earnestly: "Wanxue, you are a smart woman. You should understand that this mistake is not your responsibility alone. You don't have to blame yourself so much."

Ye Wanxue's tears burst out again, and she shook her head: "Madam, I understand. But I am Jiang Yinli's master, and I have the responsibility to take good care of him. I didn't do it, so I must take responsibility."

.............

this day.

"There are still so many cotton cloth and silk!" Lu Yundi looked at the registration book on the shop and couldn't help sighing. She felt it was a waste to keep so many.

"Madam, although there are a lot of cotton cloth and silk, they are all prepared according to the rules of this mansion." Xiang Zhu explained softly while carefully sorting out the account book.

Lu Yundi frowned slightly, his eyes fell on the account book, and after a moment of silence, he slowly spoke: "Xiang Zhu, do you think these fabrics are really necessary?"

Xiang Zhu bowed his head slightly, pondered for a moment, and then answered carefully: "Madam, in fact, some fabrics are not needed immediately. However, the rules of the mansion have always been strict, and these are prepared according to the convention every year. In addition, the market price has fallen this year, so the silver in the mansion is naturally in deficit."

Lu Yundi tapped the table lightly, frowning, "I understand. But is it really necessary to continue with this rule? The expenses of the mansion are already increasing. If we don't save money, I'm afraid there will be even greater trouble."

Xiang Zhu sighed softly, with a trace of worry in his eyes: "Madam, you are right. However, these rules are passed down by our ancestors. It may not be easy to change them in such a short time."

"It's not easy, but we have to try." Lu Yundi said firmly, "I can't let the Zhenxing Marquisate fall into decline in my hands. Xiangzhu, come with me to check the account books and see if there is any place where we can save money."

Lu Yundi looked through the account book, frowning: "Why are the expenses here so high?"

Xiang Zhu replied somewhat awkwardly: "Madam, this is the annual celebration expense of the mansion. It has been like this in previous years."

"Does the celebration really require so much money?" Lu Yundi asked doubtfully.

Xiang Zhu said cautiously: "In fact, part of the celebration expenses is used to reward the servants. If we cut too much, I'm afraid it will affect the morale of the servants."

Lu Yundi was silent for a moment, then said firmly: "Morale is important, but the government's finances are more important. We must save money in other areas and cannot let the celebration become a burden on the government."

Xiang Zhu nodded, a hint of respect flashing in his eyes: "Madam, you are right. I will find out where I can save money as soon as possible."

……

"Father, Mother, I'm done eating." Jiang Yinli put down his chopsticks.

Lu Yundi then looked over and found that Jiang Yinli's appetite today was not as much as usual.

"Yinli, why don't you eat more? You're still growing!"

Lu Yundi's words were full of concern. Her brows were slightly furrowed, and there was a hint of barely perceptible worry in her eyes.

Jiang Yinli shook his head gently, with a faint smile on his face, trying to comfort his mother: "Mother, I have eaten enough. It's just that I have been studying and practicing martial arts recently, which has consumed a lot of energy, so my appetite has naturally decreased."

Lu Yundi was still worried. She gently patted the back of Jiang Yinli's hand and spoke in a softer tone: "In this case, you must pay attention to balanced nutrition and not be picky eaters. Although the government's finances are tight, your health is the most important."

Jiang Yinli's eyes flashed with determination. He gently held his mother's hand and said sincerely, "Mother, I know the difficulties in the mansion, and I also want to share some of the pressure for my parents. I will try my best to save and not waste a single cent."

Lu Yundi felt a warm current in her heart. Her son was smart and knew how to share family responsibilities since he was young. She sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "Yinli, you are so sensible, but I feel a little sorry for you. As a mother, I should have let you grow up without worries."

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