Malicious Medical Princess of the Marquis House

Madam, the lord is checking the accounts.

Deng Cunli walked into the small study, bowed and said.

Gu Jiu was surprised, Why did the lord suddenly think of checking the accounts? Isn't the matter of losing taels of silver already brought to the fore, is the lord okay?

Deng Cunli said: I heard that the princess said that the accountant had no money, and the prince was dubious, so he decided to check the account.

Gu Jiu's heart moved, It seems that the princess has already made up her mind to cut the cost of the palace.

Qingmei was a little confused, and asked inexplicably, Is it something to do with the prince's account check and the princess' cutting fee?

Gu Jiu smiled and said, Of course it has something to do with it. If the princess wants to cut the cost of the palace, she must obtain the support of the prince before this matter can proceed.

Even if you are a princess, you can't do whatever you want. But once you have the support of the king, it will be different.

The prince ordered, and no one in the mansion dared to object. In this way, the princess can smoothly cut the cost of the palace.

Deng Cunli said: Madam is right, the princess' move is clearly to cut the mansion's expenses and create momentum. Once this happens, the princess' power in the mansion will be more powerful than before.

In the past, Concubine Shen and the others were able to make small moves in private to add to the concubine. Once the princess is in power, Concubine Shen and others have to clamp their tails.

Gu Jiu nodded again and again, Deng Cunli was right.

The cutting cost is not as simple as the cutting cost alone. This matter is also related to the shuffling of royal power.

There are so many people in the palace, and the princess makes big moves to move the interests of everyone. Can Concubine Shen and the others be reconciled?

Only moving out of King Ning can shock everyone.

Gu Jiu instructed Deng Cunli to pay more attention to the movements of the tourmaline pavilion.

I don't know if King Ning will cooperate with Pei's cutting the cost of the palace.

Deng Cunli took the order and left.

Qingmei waited by Gu Jiu's side and asked, Aren't you worried, Madam?

Gu Jiu held the book, There's nothing to worry about. If the princess really cuts the cost, I'll pay for your share by myself.

Qingmei shook her head, That's not what the servant meant. The servant meant...

I know what you're worried about.

Gu Jiu put down the book and continued: The life of the palace is indeed too extravagant. Think about what kind of life we ​​live in the palace, and what kind of life we ​​live in the palace? From the princess's standpoint, the cost of tailoring is very important. It must be done. I will not object.

Qingmei was stunned for a moment, she did not expect that Gu Jiu would not object to the cutting fee.

But if you compare it, you can see the difference.

Back then, when they were in the Gu Mansion, they were big maids, and the monthly bill was only 800 yuan.

Even the most respectable auntie, who is in charge of the wives, ranges from one or two to one or two to five dollars per month.

However, when they arrived at the palace, she and Xiao Cui were considered first-class maids, with a monthly rate of three or two, and a woman in charge ranging from five to eight. The monthly rate of the out-of-hospital stewards is even higher.

The maids have such a high monthly rate, so naturally the masters can only have more or less.

Like the East Court, the monthly expenses will never be less than 1,000 taels. This is still the month with no additional expenses.

If you catch up with the changing seasons, you need to make seasonal clothes, jewelry, and personal exchanges. I am afraid that 2,000 taels will not be enough.

However, this is only the basic overhead.

Young Master Zhao works outside, and all expenses are recorded separately.

Qingmei asked, Does Madam really not object to cutting costs?

Gu Jiu nodded, In the past, the population of the palace was small, only the prince, the princess, and the two side concubines. Therefore, the palace is not short of money, and the foundation is as high as possible, just for the sake of decency.

Later, the prince had a child, and he took in new beauties.

The original base was too high, and once the population increased, the cost would soar.

As the situation in the imperial court changed, the expenses of the prince outside also went up.

Expenses have been rising year by year, but income has not been rising for many years. You said, if this continues, how many years can the palace last?

Qingmei said: I'm afraid that if I can't support it for three or five years, I will have to eat all the food.

Gu Jiu agreed, The Lord of Huyang County is a lesson from the past. Why did Concubine Chen take the risk to privately mint coins and rob tombs? It's not all about money. The money is not enough, so he has to take the risk. As a result, not only did he risk his own life, but Even the entire Chen family lost their lives.

Mommy Fang opened the box and took out the cloth, ready to tell Qingzhu and the others to make new clothes for Gu Jiu.

When she heard Gu Jiu talk about the cutting fee, she asked, Since Madam doesn't object to the cutting fee, how should the East Court deal with it when that day comes? Reduce the monthly rate? Or lay off staff?

Gu Jiu was very succinct, It is necessary to reduce monthly cases and lay off staff.

Qingmei's heart was shocked, and she was a little uneasy.

Gu Jiu smiled softly and reassured: You don't have to worry, even if you lay off people, you won't be laid off. There are a lot of people around you, so when that day comes, you have to take the opportunity to lay off a few people.

Aren't the madam worried about the son's anger? Qingmei asked cautiously.

Gu Jiu said, Before the layoff, I will go to see him and tell him the details of the matter.

With Liu Zhao's temperament, Gu Jiu guessed that he should not object to layoffs.

Madam Fang said, The only thing this servant is worried about is that the people around the son will make trouble.

If they dare to make trouble, Mrs. Ben will send someone to suppress them.

Gu Jiu's expression was very cold. These days, she hasn't moved, but that doesn't mean she doesn't know anything.

She quietly observed everyone in the East Courtyard, and she basically understood everyone's temperament.

She knew exactly who worked diligently, who was cheating and slippery, who was dedicated to climbing high branches all day, and who ran out every day without permission.

When it comes to layoffs, she promises to make sure that one will be caught.

Mommy Fang asked, If the princess asks the lady to help cut the cost, will the lady agree?

Gu Jiu laughed, With such authority, how can I surrender, naturally I have to hold it firmly in my hand.

If she doesn't seize power now, it doesn't mean that she will give up when the opportunity presents itself.

Not only will she not give up, but she will hold on firmly.

It is said that a man cannot be without authority for a day.

Gu Jiu said that a little girl cannot be without money for a day.

In this era, if you want money, you have to have power.

So that sentence can be changed to, big men and little women cannot be powerless for a day.

Don't care whether this right is the right of the court or the right of the house, after all, as long as it is a right, it cannot be handed over.

Qingmei worried, It's just cutting costs, but it's a job that offends people.

Gu Jiu smiled softly, Which thing should not offend people? If you are in charge of kitchen shopping, don't you offend others? Those women in the kitchen have scolded many times for kitchen shopping in private. It will offend people. What do people in the sewing room think of her?

Mommy Fang laughed, Everyone in the sewing room said that the Fourth Madam is an iron rooster and won't pluck a feather. She also said that she was too plucked and would not give any benefit to the people below. The people in the sewing room were full of complaints, but they didn't dare to. Just a report.

Gu Jiu sneered, They don't have the right to sue them. The palace gives them monthly money on time every month, and if they take the money, they have to work, which is only natural. They also want to snatch the wool of the palace, why not go to heaven. As for the fourth lady, this lady is temporarily Can't handle her. But in the future...

She didn't say the rest.

The time is not up, let's talk about it in the future.

Mother Fang said again: But the second lady does a good job, and the servants say she is good.

Gu Jiu smiled, It is convenient for others and for herself. The second lady knows very well that she only needs to share a little benefit to the people below, and she will naturally gain people's hearts.

To be honest, she had a very good impression of Ouyang Fu at first, she was quick and straightforward in her work, and she was also a good housekeeper.

It's a pity that the butt decides the head, and everyone's position is inconsistent, so that there are gradually some differences.

But she still didn't want to tear her face off with Ouyang Fu.

The other party is very measured and has always guarded the boundaries.

Once she shows the slightest dissatisfaction, Ouyang Fu will stop the temptation in time.

Therefore, for a long time, she has always been polite to Ouyang Fu. As long as it doesn't involve position issues, hello, hello, everyone.

Once the issue of position is involved, I'm sorry, no amount of friendship will be worth the conflict of interests.

The reality is so cruel.

A relationship that is mixed with interests can never be maintained for a long time.

Only when the friendship between gentlemen is as fresh as water can we be friends for life.

Mother Fang said: The second lady knows how to protect herself, she may not help the princess to cut the cost.

Gu Jiu shook his head, I don't see it that way. Once the prince ordered the cut of the palace's expenses, and the second lady found that she couldn't stop the matter, she would decisively turn the corner and take the initiative to assist the princess.

If the second lady really assists the princess in cutting the cost, I don't know what she will do.

...

Everyone in the palace is staring at the tourmaline pavilion.

Everyone knows that the king is checking accounts.

If there is a problem with the ledger, will it implicate myself?

At this time, everyone hadn't thought that the drunkard's intention was not to drink alcohol, but to force King Ning to agree to cut the cost.

On the other hand, Ouyang Fu vaguely sensed Princess Pei's intentions.

She went to see Concubine Shen and said her worries.

When Concubine Shen heard this, it was really possible.

She told Ouyang Fu, Don't say anything about it beforehand, this concubine will go to the Tourmaline Pavilion first.

...

Inside the Tourmaline Pavilion.

More than a dozen accountants were holding abacuses and cracking their accounts.

Ning Wang was drinking wine and listening to the ditty in the flower hall next door.

Pei was not at ease, so he stayed in the side hall and stared at the account room.

The servants reported that it was Concubine Shen who paid a visit.

Pei Shi was displeased, What is she here for? I have nothing to do with her here, tell her to go back.

Concubine Shen said that she wanted to see if there was anything she could help when she learned that the prince was checking the accounts.

Pei sneered, Tell her that there is no place for her to help here. Tell her to go back to the room and stay, and don't run out of nothing.

The servants lead the way.

Pei's mind made a note of Concubine Shen.

Concubine Shen stood at the door of the Tourmaline Courtyard and ate a hard closed door, but she was not angry.

At this moment, she can be sure that Ouyang Fu's guess is true.

As expected, Mr. Pei wanted to use the prince's hand to cut the expenses of the palace.

Concubine Shen snorted coldly and took the people away decisively. At the same time, he secretly ordered people to go to the guest house to meet the Lord of Huyang County.

At this time, if you don't sacrifice the shit-stirring stick of Huyang County Master, you will have to wait.

The Lord of Huyang County is the younger sister of King Ning, and she is stronger than anyone else.

Concubine Shen smiled secretly, but she wanted to see if Pei's family would go crazy after Huyang County Master destroyed Pei's plan.

It was getting dark, and under the leadership of a dozen accountants, they finally figured out the accounts of the last six months.

The royal family decree handed over the general ledger to King Ning for review.

King Ning waved his hand and told the actor to step back.

He turned the accounts page by page, frowning more and more tightly.

Is this king spending 7,000 taels of silver to buy actors?

The royal family decree bowed and said, This is just the actor's worth, not counting the rest of the expenses.

King Ning snorted, These actors have low status, but they are not cheap. Wait, did this king drink 5,000 taels of flower wine this month?

Don't dare to deceive the prince, there are indeed 5,000 taels. This is already considered a small amount, because the prince doesn't go out much this month. Like last year, at the peak, the prince could spend 30,000-50,000 taels a month on flower wine.

Hearing this, Mrs. Pei said with a stern face, Your Highness should save some money. It's better to waste money on those sluts than to pay off the household's debt.

King Ning was unhappy, How about this king drinking some flower wine? This king is happy.

He continued to scroll down, oh hey, I don't know if I didn't see it, I was startled when I saw it.

In the first month alone, without doing anything, the palace spent 50,000 taels.

February is about to end, and the palace has already spent more than 100,000 taels of silver, including the money owed by the household.

No wonder this money is not enough to spend, the expenses are really big.

He didn't bother to look at the expenses, so he turned to the back and looked at the surplus.

A large part of the year-end income is grain, and another part is accumulated on goods.

The real cash is actually less than 200,000 taels.

In February of the first month alone, I have already spent hundreds of thousands of taels. Immediately in March, the weather is hot, and it is another big expense.

No wonder Mr. Pei began to call him poor, saying that he had no money.

King Ning closed the ledger.

When Pei Shi heard this, he fell into his arms.

She hurriedly said: My lord, open source is not something that can be achieved overnight, and it has to be planned slowly. The only thing that can be done is to cut costs.

King Ning looked at Mrs. Pei and was about to ask how to cut costs, when the servants came to report that it was the Lord of Huyang County who asked to see him.

Shi Pei frowned, What is Sister Huyang doing here at this time?

After the death of Consort Chen, King Ning also felt more pity for the Lord of Huyang County.

At a young age, a dead man, and a large family of men, Huyang is not easy.

So he ordered, Invite the county master.

Pei's displeased, what is Huyang doing here at this time?

The Princess Huyang was invited to the side hall, and she was not polite at all when facing her brother.

Brother Wang, I heard that you are checking accounts. Are the rumors in the palace true?

King Ning was a little stunned, What rumor?

The Lord of Huyang County said loudly: Fuzhong is saying that Brother Wang suddenly thought of making an account, and it was all instigated by his sister-in-law. The purpose is to cut the cost of the palace.

Bullshit!

Pei's heart throbbed with anger.

The Lord of Huyang County is indeed well-deserved, a good shit stirrer.

Huyang, if you don't know the inside story, don't talk nonsense. Also, who is in the mansion arranging the rumors? This princess finds out this person and will kill her.

Huyang County Master cried when he was wronged, Brother Wang, look at my sister-in-law murdering me. I know that the concubine is gone, and the Chen family is gone. I owe a lot of money to the Ministry of Household, and I can't even pay it back. So Everyone dislikes me and treats me as a burden.

It must be because of me that my sister-in-law wants to cut the cost of the house. A few days ago, I asked my sister-in-law to ask for money for the concubine's practice, and my sister-in-law said that there was no money in the house.

I never thought that my sister-in-law would cut the Fuzhong fee because of this. If my sister-in-law wanted to take the opportunity to drive me away, why bother, it's better to say it directly.

Pei shivered in anger, and she scolded Hu Yang angrily, Don't put gold on your face. Just you, it won't make this princess angry.

The Lord of Huyang County was crying, and she didn't care what Pei said, she was crying anyway.

As she cried, she said, Wang Xiong, I know I'm a burden. I don't want to be like this. But now, besides relying on Brother Wang, who else can I rely on?

If Brother Wang does not like to see me, and is not happy that I eat and live for nothing, and waste the money of the palace, then I will order someone to sell the palace for money.

My lord, please tell me, my concubine has absolutely no intention of driving Huyang out of the mansion. Someone must have slandered Huyang sister, causing her to misunderstand.

Pei shi looked at King Ning, hoping that King Ning would believe her words and say a few fair words for her.

King Ning kept his face straight, not angry and arrogant, Huyang, you tell this king first, who did you hear about those rumors?

Hu Yang wiped away his tears, Everyone in the house is talking about it, doesn't Brother Wang know? It's not a day or two that my sister-in-law wants to cut the expenses of the palace. This time, I happened to use my affairs to achieve my goal. It really counts.”

Pooh!

Pei's all kinds of contempt for Huyang. Really dare to put gold in the face.