After Yuzhu and Yuzhen and their group finished their meal, they asked the waiter to take their food away.

Liu Yanyan took out a string of sandalwood and held it in her hand, gently plucking it, waiting quietly, and gently raising her eyes.

Yuzhu came over with a few people, including the manager of the dowry shop.

Aunt Hong, the owner of the Rouge Shop, said, "Greetings, Madam."

Uncle Liu, the owner of the clothing store, and Uncle Li, the owner of the bookstore, both said in unison, "Greetings, Madam."

Liu Yanyan's eyes were unhappy, but she didn't show it on her face. "No need to be polite. I asked you guys to come here today to learn about the situation of the shop."

Several people looked at each other, and Aunt Hong was the first to speak, "A Qiao Rouge shop opened opposite the Rouge shop. The revenue has obviously dropped in the past few months, 10% less than before."

Liu Yanyan nodded and said, "Well, let the new face buy some rouge from Qiao Yanzhi to see what's so special about it. We will do more research and put in some new products."

Aunt Hong nodded and said, "I have already bought it. The master in the shop is researching it, but there is no good result yet."

Liu Yanyan nodded and said, "Very good, study hard."

Aunt Hong replied, "Yes, ma'am." Then she stood aside, lowering her head quietly.

Uncle Liu from the clothing store said awkwardly, "Madam, you married into the General's Mansion. The clothes of the old lady, Miss Lin Rou, and the second young master were all custom-made in the shop. The fabrics and embroidery of the clothes of the old lady and Miss Lin Rou were all of the best. The shop is no longer profitable now."

Liu Yanyan frowned, wondering how blind she was before! She sighed and said, "Last time I sent a message, didn't I say that I couldn't give them anything? I had to pay for everything."

Uncle Liu said awkwardly, "They can't get what they want, so they're making trouble at the door? No one comes to buy anything all day."

Liu Yanyan nodded, "Don't pay attention to them. We don't have money and we won't give them anything."

Uncle Liu hesitated, "Madam, this is not recorded in the account, what about the monthly salary of the clerk?"

Liu Yanyan raised her eyes and said, "Go to the Duke's Mansion first to find Butler Liu. He will not treat you unfairly." After He Li, she will take good care of the property in her hands.

At this time, Uncle Li said, "Madam, the bookstore's profits are OK, but Aunt Zhao always comes to make trouble, which is annoying."

Liu Yanyan nodded and said, "Don't pay attention to her. I won't subsidize them. You guys just manage the store well and stay put for now. Don't make any big moves."

The three of them exchanged glances, bowed, and replied in unison, "Yes, ma'am." It's good that ma'am can understand that that family is just blood-sucking bugs and should be gotten rid of.

Liu Yanyan looked at the reactions of the few people and was very satisfied. She signaled Yuzhu with her eyes.

Yuzhu nodded and took out three purses and handed them over, "Madam's reward, you take good care of the shop."

Aunt Hong took it with a smile, bowed and said, "Thank you, madam, for the reward, and thank you, Miss Yuzhu." She touched the purse lightly, feeling very satisfied.

Uncle Liu took it respectfully and said, "Thank you, madam, for the reward, and thank you, Miss Yuzhu." He weighed it subconsciously with his hand, and his smile became more sincere.

Uncle Li took the purse elegantly, bowed and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "Thank you, madam, for the reward, and thank you, Miss Yuzhu." He put the purse directly into his arms.

Liu Yanyan nodded with a smile, and watched the shopkeepers follow Yuzhen away. The smile on her face disappeared in an instant. She was really angry that her shop, which made a lot of money every day, was ruined by that family and was now on the verge of extinction.

Why hasn’t the damn Gu Beichen died yet? If he died, I could move out directly and legitimately. But he is just wasting so much of my time!

Liu Yanyan fiddled with the sandalwood handle in her hand and watched Butler Liu come in with a maid.

Butler Liu walked closer and bowed respectfully, "Miss, I have found the Wang Wenpo you are looking for." After saying that, he lifted up Wang Wenpo's face.

When Liu Yanyan saw this familiar face, the hatred in her eyes was about to overflow. It was her. It was her who covered her mouth and nose and wanted to kill herself, and even spared her newborn baby.

Wang Wenpo was terrified. She wondered why the lady was looking at her like an enemy. She thought carefully and realized she had never seen this lady before. She tried to explain herself hurriedly, "Madam, madam, you have recognized the wrong person. I have always been kind to others and have never done anything that is harmful to others, madam." After saying that, she struggled to break free from the shackles and continued crying.

When Liu Yanyan heard this, her face turned pale with anger. She looked at Butler Liu and asked, "Where is her indenture contract?"

Butler Liu let go of Wang Wenpo's hair, handed her to the servant, took out a piece of paper from his arms and handed it over respectfully.

Liu Yanyan took the indenture contract and nodded after seeing that it was indeed Wang Wenpo's indenture contract. She put it away and said, "Butler Liu, shut her mouth. I don't want to hear her speak."

Butler Liu took the handkerchief handed over by Yuzhen and tightly covered Wang Wenpo's mouth with it, and the noisy sound in his ears disappeared.

Wang Wenpo was shaking like a sieve, her eyes filled with tears. She didn't know how she had offended the mistress, but she was treated like this right after being brought into the mansion.

Seeing this situation, the maids and servants in the private room all lowered their heads and tried to reduce their presence as much as possible.

Liu Yanyan chuckled, "So you are afraid too! If you are not afraid, I will not let you, a dog slave, die too easily."

After saying that, he glanced at Steward Liu lightly, and several servants dragged Wang Wenpo towards the courtyard behind Zhuangyuan Building. Wang Wenpo struggled desperately but could not break free.

In the backyard, Liu Yanyan sat on a pear blossom chair, holding a dim yellow cup and drinking quietly.

Wang Wenpo knelt on the ground, kowtowed desperately, whimpering, her face covered with tears.

Liu Yanyan glanced at him with disdain, then turned around and said, "Housekeeper Liu, how should Wang Wenpo, the runaway slave, be punished?"

Butler Liu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said nervously, "Miss, according to the rules of the Duke's Mansion, runaway slaves should be beaten to death." Miss had suffered so much injustice in the General's Mansion. What had this midwife Wang done to make the young lady, who was so kind that she couldn't bear to step on an ant, have murderous thoughts.

Liu Yanyan nodded and said, "Just follow the rules of the mansion."

Butler Liu nodded and waved to the servants beside him. The next second, Wang Wenpo was put on the bench and tied up tightly.

Liu Yanyan took a bite of the cake and asked in confusion, "Butler Liu, why haven't you executed me yet?"

Butler Liu then spoke, "Miss, this execution is very bloody, why don't you go back to your room and rest." Wouldn't the young lady have a nightmare after seeing this?

Liu Yanyan's eyes were firm. She looked at Wang Wenpo's desperate face and said calmly, "No need. Just execute her in front of you."

The two maids, Yuzhu and Yuzhen, looked pale when they saw this scene.

The next second, two servants came over, each holding a wooden stick covered with copper spikes.

When Wang Wenpo saw this, she was so scared that she immediately shook her head and begged for mercy.

The servant hit Wang Wenpo with a stick, and blood began to seep out of her waist. Wang Wenpo's face was distorted due to the pain, but she was tied too tightly and could not break free.

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