The Duke's Daughter is Reborn

When it was almost time for dinner, Mother He reminded outside the house: "Miss, it's almost time for dinner." This was the Duke's first meal here, so she couldn't be late.

Yang Qi looked outside the house. The days passed so quickly. He hadn't read much yet and the day was almost over.

The old lady has been preparing for the Duke's return home for a long time, and today's dinner is varied, with everything from heaven to earth, and there is nothing that is not on the table.

After everyone arrived, Song Hongwen helped the old lady out of the house.

Looking at the people in the room, the old lady's eyes had already narrowed into crescents: "Okay, okay, okay."

An was still thinking about how to cleverly get Xu to hand over the housekeeper power.

Xu, on the other hand, spoke up halfway through dinner: "Mother, now that my eldest sister-in-law is back, the housekeeping matters can be handed over to her. Mother, I can finally relax after all these years."

An and Xing'er were somewhat shocked when they heard what Xu said. They were still worried that Xu would hold on to the housekeeper's money and would not let go, but Xu actually mentioned this herself.

The old lady frowned when she heard what Xu said: "The eldest daughter-in-law has just returned, and she doesn't know a lot of things. You should do the housekeeper's work first."

Hearing the old lady's words, An's face looked a little ugly. If she didn't take charge of things herself, how could she become familiar with them?

After hearing what his mother said, Song Hongwen also thought about letting his sister-in-law take care of it. As a duke, Song Hongwen knew that the Song Duke's Mansion had been losing money every year. It was only because Xu had a talent for business that the deficit was avoided and it started to make a profit. However, An was born in a merchant family and had been good at accounting since childhood. She might not be unable to manage the industry of the Duke's Mansion well.

An looked at Song Hongwen. In Song Hongwen's eyes, his wife was indescribably pitiful. He quickly said, "Mother, these things like accounting and opening a shop are all things that only come with practice. Please give me a chance."

Xu, who was standing by, also agreed: "Yes, mother, I heard that the eldest sister-in-law managed the business in the northwest in an orderly manner. She must be very capable."

Apart from Yang Qi, Xu really didn't want to manage the first house. When she first became the housekeeper, all the accounts of the Duke's Mansion were in deficit, and she used her dowry to fill them up. Later, in order to make the Duke's Mansion profitable, she also managed everything, which led to the current situation.

Xu has put a lot of effort into the Duke's Mansion. But will the Duke appreciate this? Will An appreciate this? I'm afraid they are secretly trying to find evidence of their own selfishness. Moreover, when it comes to the stage of dividing the family, the majority of the property will belong to the first wife, and the second wife will get very little.

Seeing that Xu really didn't want to be a housekeeper anymore, Song Hongwen spoke up for Xu. The old lady couldn't force her into anything: "Well, eldest daughter-in-law, I'll have to take care of the housekeeping in the future."

This was what An was waiting for. She stood up and said, "Don't worry, mother. I will work hard to take care of the affairs of the Duke's Mansion."

Then, An said to Xu: "If there are any things I don't understand in the future, please give me your guidance."

Xu waved her hand and said, "Sister-in-law is smart and can handle these matters easily."

Xu's words were a polite refusal to teach An.

Yang Qi looked at An, then at Xu, and found it a little funny. His cheap father was finding younger and younger wives this time. When Xu and An were put together, they looked like they were not from the same generation.

After dinner, everyone chatted with the old lady for a few more words. After all, the old lady was old. She woke up early this morning and was excited all day. Now her energy could not keep up and she felt a little sleepy.

Patting Song Hongwen's hand, the old lady said sleepily, "You should also have a good rest today, as you still have to go to the Ministry of Personnel tomorrow."

Song Hongwen nodded: "Don't worry, mother, I know what to do."

Song Hongwen was transferred back to Beijing and he had to report to the Ministry of Personnel the next day.

After the old lady went to bed, Song Hongwen took An and his party out.

On the way, Song Hongwen said to Yang Lan and Yang Qi, "Good kids, you must have worked hard studying with Mr. Yang these days."

Yang Qi knew that Song Hongwen said this to Yang Lan, and that he was just a secondary person, so he couldn't steal the limelight from Yang Lan in such an occasion.

Yang Lan shook her head and said, "Dad, Mr. Yang is a great writer. My third sister and I have benefited a lot from studying with him. It's not hard at all."

Yang Qi followed behind and nodded.

Seeing this, An said, "From now on, you can teach Sixth Sister more."

When Song Hongwen heard what An said, he also looked at Yang Lan with a little expectation.

Both his father and mother spoke, and Yang Lan nodded solemnly: "Dad, Mom, I will be sad for my sixth sister, so teach her well."

Yang Qi didn't say anything. The teacher would naturally teach the girl. My second sister and I didn't have the time or experience to do it. Professional matters should be left to professionals.

Yang He was silent at the side. She was originally the youngest in the family, but since Yang Jing was born, she has been in the most awkward middle position. Dad knew that the two elder sisters should teach the sixth younger sister, but he never mentioned that he should teach himself more.

After separating from Song Hongwen and An, Yang Qi did not rush back to Linhu Courtyard, but went to Shi'an Courtyard instead.

Today, Song Hongwen returned home. The first branch of the family was bustling with activity, but in the second branch, only Xu was at home. I'm afraid that the second aunt was not feeling well today.

Arriving at Shi'an Courtyard, Xu was a little surprised to see Yang Qi: "You've been busy all day, why don't you take a rest?"

Yang Qi smiled and sat on the chair: "Today, although I saw my second aunt from time to time, I didn't have a good chat with her."

Then, Yang Qi continued, "Second aunt, I saw that grandma was a little surprised when she saw mother today. Second aunt, do you know why?"

Xu shook her head: "You noticed it too, I didn't know about this."

Today, Yang Qi asked He's mother to find out about this matter, but after asking around, He's mother came back empty-handed. Looking at Xu's expression, it seems that she must know something, but it's not convenient for her to say it.

Xu knew the reason for Yang Qi's coming, and after chatting and laughing with Yang Qi for a while, she asked Yang Qi to go back early: "It's getting late now, when you go back, you must be careful on the road."

Then, Xu said to Fang's mother, "Fang's mother, go prepare a lantern and let Yang Qi carry it when the time comes."

Mother Fang had served Madam Xu for many years, and had already thought of these things: "Second Madam, the lanterns are ready."

Yang Qi smiled at Mother Fang and said, "Thank you, Mother Fang." Mother Fang was an elderly person by Xu's side, and all these years were thanks to Mother Fang's care.