161 Live Off Someone While Secretly Helping Another
âOld, Old Madamâ¦â Yang Shuwan called out awkwardly. She had unexpectedly seen Yu Youyao. Thinking about what had just happened, new and old hatred welled up in her heart.
No wonder Yu Youyao had handed over the household managerâs key so easily. She had been waiting for her here.
In the past, all these dog slaves had been beaten and punished.
This little b*tch had fed these people some kind of bewitching potion. In just half a month, she had already made these people cozy up to her.
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Yang Shuwan pinched her handkerchief and pressed it against the corner of her mouth. Her eyes turned red, and tears welled up in her eyes. Just as she opened her mouth to speakâ¦
When Old Madam Ma saw Old Madam and Eldest Miss, it was as if she had seen her master. She quickly crawled over and knelt on the ground with a thud. She wailed, âOld Madam often said that First Madam is old and careless. She asked us old servants to work harder. I gave First Madam pointers because Iâm honest and listen to everything Old Madam says. I really take your words to heart.â
âIâm another old servant who doesnât know my place. I only said a few unpleasant words, but I offended First Madam. Itâs all my fault. Old Madam, please punish meâ¦â
Yang Shuwan immediately gritted her teeth. She did not expect this old villain to complain first. âOld Madam, thisâ¦â
At the side, Liuâer knelt on the ground with a thud. âOld Madam, the new rules have been set for many days, and there have been no mistakes in the residence. Everyone has been more dedicated to their work than before. I donât understand either. This new rule is fine, but why does it have to be the same as before? Itâs such a big matter, but the residence doesnât even have any regulations. Weâve only said a few words, but who knew that First Madam would be so angry on the spot. She opened her mouth and wanted to slap Godmother. She even took a teacup and smashed it on her. Even though Godmother was in the wrong, sheâs still loyal to the residence. Old Madam, please understand.â
Yang Shuwan glared fiercely at Liuâer. She felt that this girl looked a little familiar, but she couldnât remember who she was for a moment. However, she recognized that this girl was from the main courtyard.
This despicable thing lived off her but helped someone else!
She was simply too hateful!
She quickly explained, âI didnât say I wanted to crippleââ
At this moment, a few more old servants knelt down one after another. âOld Madam, itâs not that we want to cause any trouble. Itâs just that everyone is doing their best, but from First Madamâs words, itâs like weâre all lawless, disrespectful, and bullying the master. Itâs really disappointingâ¦â
Everyone spoke at once, and Yang Shuwan did not even have the chance to speak. Her face turned green with anger.
These dog slaves were indeed not easy to deal with.
Old Madam Yu heard everything but was in no hurry to speak. Instead, she looked at Nanny Liu. âWhat exactly happened?â
Madam Yangâs key had yet to be used, but she had already angered everyone in the residence.
It wasnât that Madam Yang was stupid, but that she was too selfish. No one could sit still when their own interests were involved.
Madam Yang had underestimated Yao Yaoâs ability to manage people and even used the same method as the previous mistress of the household.
However, when Yao Yao was in charge of the household, she treated the servants as people. In contrast, Yang Shuwan treated them like dogs. No one was stupid, so how could they not feel it?
It was fine in the past.
Now that there was a comparison, who could stand it?
Nanny Liu stepped forward and whispered in front of Old Madam, telling her everything that had happened, including what Yang Shuwan had said previously.
After hearing this, Old Madam Yu felt more confident. She turned to look at Yang Shuwan. âWho said anything about changing the rules of the residence? Have you asked me about such a big matter?â
Yang Shuwanâs expression also froze. âOld Madam, youâve misunderstood. I didnât say that I was going to change the rules of the residence. Itâs justâ¦â
Old Madam Yu couldnât bear to listen to her explanation and said sternly, âYou didnât say anything, so how did you cause a commotion? Do you think the rules are something that can be settled with just a twitch of your tongue? What do you think our Yu Residence is? After managing the family for a few years, do you think youâre the ruler of this residence? Does everyone have to listen to you? Even the emperor has to look for important ministers of the cabinet to discuss matters together. Itâs serious business.â
On the first day of being in charge again, she had been thinking about making her own rules and putting on airs. However, no one was stupid. Once her own rules were created, the new rules that had just been established in the residence would probably be useless.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Even if she did not explicitly say that she wanted to abolish the old rules and replace them, the servants still had to make a scene to prevent Madam Yang from getting her way.
Yang Shuwan pinched her handkerchief. âOld Madam, thatâs not what I meant. I⦠Yao Yao didnât discuss this with me when she set the rulesâ¦â
Yu Youyaoâs eyelashes trembled slightly, and her eyes turned red. âIt was because of Mother Yang and Zhou Yongchangâs matter that made Mother angry. Thatâs why you thought that it was my fault for not managing the household well. Mother was seriously ill, but you still had to worry about the family matters, causing your illness to worsen. I didnât dare to tire Mother out anymore. The rules of the residence were also discussed with the stewards and pushed forward with Grandmotherâs approval. I was the one who didnât think it through. It was only right for Mother to blame meâ¦â
Yang Shuwan looked as disgusted as if she had swallowed a fly. Her face stiffened. âThis, Iâm not blaming you, butâ¦â
Old Madam Yu frowned. âYou handed in the key yourself. You were the one who said that you had a migraine. The doctor said that you should take good care of it and not interfere with family matters anymore. Poor Yao Yao. Sheâs worried about her motherâs health and feels sorry for an old woman like me who still has to continue working at such an old age. Thatâs why she was helping to manage the house. Go out and ask around. Which young miss in the capital needs to help manage the house when sheâs only Yao Yaoâs age?â
Yu Youyao lowered her head, her shoulders trembling slightly, as if she was really hurt by Yang Shuwan.
âItâs not just because of thisâ¦â Upon hearing Old Madamâs words and seeing this scene, Yang Shuwan was instantly furious. She wished she could slap this little b*tch.
Old Madam Yu continued coldly, âItâs also because youâve worked too hard and are seriously ill that Yao Yao thought of a way to make new rules so that you can be more relaxed in the future. Sheâs being filial, but you, her stepmother, have lost your position and are blaming Yao Yao instead. Just say this out loud and let others hear it. Letâs see if you still have any face left.â
It was obvious that Yu Youyao, that little b*tch, had ulterior motives. Now, based on Old Madamâs words, it had become her filial piety. Even the rules were set for her?
Yang Shuwanâs eyes widened in disbelief as she turned to look around.
Seeing that many servants in the courtyard were actually nodding in agreement with Old Madam, she was shocked that they actually thought so too. Then what had she become? What had she become?