All the people in the Hou Mansion are evil, and they will be repaid tenfold after rebirth

Lu Yundi smiled slightly, her eyes firm: "Mother-in-law, I am not trying to control anyone, but out of concern for everyone in the mansion. These days, I have observed the food situation in the mansion and found that a lot of food is wasted. As a member of the mansion, we should set an example, save food, and set an example for the people of the world."

Jiang Yuqi snorted coldly and glared at Lu Yundi: "You are just a woman, what do you know about world affairs? I think you just want to show off your ability in front of us!"

Lu Yundi shook her head gently, with a smile on her face: "Sister Yuqi, you may have misunderstood. I am not showing off my ability, but I am sincerely considering the Marquis's Mansion. If we can save food, we can not only reduce waste, but also save expenses for the Mansion, making the Mansion more prosperous."

After hearing this, Yu's expression eased a little, but she was still a little dissatisfied: "Then tell me, how can we save food without affecting our diet?"

Lu Yundi pondered for a moment and said, "First, we can reduce the variety of dishes for each meal, focusing on vegetarian dishes and supplementing them with meat dishes. Second, we can set the portion of each dish to avoid waste. Finally, we can let the kitchen plan in advance and reasonably match the ingredients according to the tastes and needs of the people in the mansion."

Yu was silent, while Jiang Yuqi was a little impatient: "That's easy to say, why don't you try and see if you can do it!"

Lu Yundi looked at Jiang Yuqi with a determined gaze and said calmly, "Sister Yuqi, I will use practical actions to prove that my idea is feasible. Moreover, I plan to start with myself. From now on, my meals will be the same as everyone else's, no longer special."

A hint of surprise flashed in Yu's eyes. She didn't expect Lu Yundi to be willing to lead by example. She pondered for a moment and slowly said, "Since you said so, let's give it a try. However, you must remember that you don't have the final say in this mansion. Everything must be done according to the rules."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly and nodded in agreement: "Don't worry, mother-in-law, I understand. Then, starting tomorrow, the kitchen will be adjusted according to my plan."

Lu Yundi's words immediately aroused Jiang Yuqi's interest.

"Sister-in-law, what kind of business do you think is good? I like the rouge and powder shop. Sister-in-law, don't you have a shop? Do you want to open a branch?"

Lu Yundi smiled slightly, with a shrewd light in her eyes. She gently held Jiang Yuqi's hand, and said in a friendly and firm tone: "Yuqi, the rouge and powder shop you mentioned is indeed a good idea. However, we already have a lot of businesses in our family, and we must be cautious in every step. Although my shop is small, the business is still prosperous. I have thought about opening a branch."

Jiang Yuqi's eyes flashed with curiosity. She bit her lip lightly and asked, "Why didn't sister-in-law take action immediately?"

Lu Yundi sighed softly, and his expression became serious: "Yuqi, you don't know that although this shop is small, it involves a lot of things. From the source of goods to sales, every link must be personally inquired. If we expand blindly, if there is a problem in any link, it will not be a trivial matter. Moreover, the competition in the rouge and powder market is also very fierce. If we want to stand out from the crowd, we must have a unique way of doing business."

Jiang Yuqi listened to her sister-in-law's words, and a trace of contemplation flashed in her eyes. She nodded gently, as if she agreed with Lu Yundi's analysis. "Sister-in-law, you are right. I just thought the rouge and powder shop was interesting before, but I didn't think about the ins and outs of it. So, sister-in-law, do you have any specific plans?"

Lu Yundi gently patted Jiang Yuqi's hand and smiled, "Yuqi, you are a smart girl. Since you are interested in this matter, let's plan it together. I think we should investigate the existing shops to see what they do well and what areas can be improved."

Jiang Yuqi's eyes flashed with excitement, and she said excitedly: "Then let's get started now! Sister-in-law, I can help you investigate."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly and nodded in agreement: "Of course. However, before that, we still need to understand the market situation. I plan to send someone to inquire about the business conditions of other rouge and powder shops, as well as their advantages and disadvantages."

Jiang Yuqi's face immediately showed an eager expression, and her eyes flashed with curiosity and desire for unknown things. She thought for a moment and said, "Sister-in-law, don't we have an accountant in our house? He should know the market very well."

Lu Yundi nodded: "Yuqi, you are right. The accountant is indeed an expert. I will have a good chat with him and ask him to provide some detailed information. However, relying on the accountant alone is not enough. We also need to visit in person to see the actual situation."

Jiang Yuqi clapped her hands excitedly and said, "That's great, sister-in-law, when are we leaving?"

Lu Yundi smiled slightly: "No hurry, we need to be fully prepared. I will ask the accountant to sort out the information tomorrow, and we will set off the day after tomorrow. By the way, Yuqi, is there anything you want to know in particular?"

Jiang Yuqi frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, a determined light flashed in her eyes: "Sister-in-law, I especially want to know about those new rouges and powders. I heard that a rouge called 'Yu Lu' is popular in the market now. Its sales are very good. I want to know why it is so popular."

A trace of appreciation flashed in Lu Yundi's eyes, and she nodded gently: "Yuqi, you are very observant. This 'Yu Lu' rouge has indeed caused quite a stir, and we really need to study it carefully. However, the information from the accountant alone is not enough, we have to go to those rouge and powder shops in person to see their business methods and the reactions of customers."

Jiang Yuqi nodded excitedly. She stood up and paced back and forth in the room, seeming to be thinking about something.

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

As far as Lu Yundi knows now, no one from their Lu family was involved in the battle for the throne among the nine princes, so does the problem lie with the eldest brother and father?

Lu Yundi sat on an exquisite rosewood chair, with a hint of anxiety in her eyes. Her maid Xiangning, a gentle and virtuous woman, stood quietly by her side, waiting for her instructions.

"Xiangning, do you know what I am thinking?" Lu Yundi turned his head and looked at Xiangning with gentle eyes.

Xiang Ning shook his head slightly, with a trace of worry in his eyes: "Madam, if you have any doubts in your heart, Xiang Ning is willing to listen."

"Madam, perhaps we should look for clues from the behavior of Lu Siming and Master Lu." Xiang Ning said softly, with a hint of temptation in his tone.

Lu Yundi nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes: "That's right, the two of them have always been steady and should not easily express their opinions in this battle for the throne. Unless... unless they have a reason to do so."