The Country Maiden: Fields and Leisure-Chapter 1632 - 1627: Such a Shameless Person

Song Hong ground his molars and said coldly: "What do you think?"

Wang Yongzhu looked a little embarrassed: "Gift from an elder, how dare I refuse! I didn’t mean to ask for anything, it’s just Madam’s heartfelt intentions. If I decline it, wouldn’t I be spoiling her goodwill? Lord Duke, don’t you agree?"

Song Hong held back a curse in his heart.

After a long while, he squeezed out a sentence: "You’re embarrassed? I think you’re very shameless!"

Wang Yongzhu looked aggrieved: "Lord Duke, it’s not like I’m taking Madam’s favor for free, is it? You should know that the things under Madam’s name given to me, they’re not given freely; they come with conditions, right?"

"I’ve accepted these things from Madam, and now I have to be responsible for the livelihood of hundreds of people, plus those elderly left behind by County Lord Rongyi, who can hardly work and need to be cared for, which costs more silver, doesn’t it?"

"Ultimately, I worry incessantly, only doing this because of Madam and Lord Duke’s sake. If I had a choice, I wouldn’t have reluctantly accepted. Otherwise, how can I live carefree days? Don’t you agree?"

Song Hong had never seen such a shameless person!

But he understood, this was Lady Gao knowing that she couldn’t hold onto the things under her name and fearing he’d act against her, so she simply handed them to Wang Yongzhu.

It was also to secure a way out for her subordinates and to find herself a retreat!

Song Hong didn’t believe Wang Yongzhu couldn’t see this, perhaps it was intentional.

Deliberately angering him!

He wondered what sins he committed in his past life to have such a disobedient son, and this daughter-in-law who specifically came to provoke him!

However, if this were the case, it was easy.

If he wanted to take those things, he had ways, but it would be troublesome and might cause gossip.

Now that Lady Gao is willing to hand them over willingly, it’s good!

"The fat of the land shouldn’t flow to strangers!" Giving them to Song Chongjin and his young couple means it will still be part of Duke Weiguo Estate! Not benefiting outsiders!

If the people under Lady Gao’s command are honest and just do their assigned jobs, he wouldn’t bear grudges against them.

If there are any disturbances, he wouldn’t be slow to act.

Although others don’t know, he himself senses his body, he’s not sure how long it can last.

Eventually, this Duke Weiuguo Mansion will be Chongjin and his wife’s, let it be and see what they can make of it.

If there are problems, as long as he’s alive one day, he can support them.

If it becomes unbearable, before he closes his eyes, he surely can resolve all threats!

His slightly closed eyes concealed the murderous intent in Song Hong’s eyes.

Wang Yongzhu felt a chill down his back, his heart skipped a beat, and he looked towards Song Hong in astonishment.

Song Hong opened his eyes and returned to his blank expression: "Alright, I understand! Consider yourself lucky, now go back if you’ve got nothing else."

Is that it?

Wang Yongzhu thought Song Hong would question him at length, but unexpectedly, after his expression changed a few times, he tossed out this sentence and let it go?

Seeing Wang Yongzhu’s surprised look, Song Hong was amused: "What? Not leaving yet? Are you thinking of staying for lunch, or planning to offer those shops and estates as a tribute to me?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yongzhu chuckled, bid goodbye, and hurried off.

At the doorway, Song Hong’s voice came from behind: "Those businesses of Madam aren’t easy to takeover. Don’t be complacent, remain vigilant, and don’t believe everything others say. If you get sold and count their money, our Duke’s Mansion can’t afford this disgrace! Don’t let your husband come begging me to save you then!"

Really, nothing good comes out of a dog’s mouth.

Wang Yongzhu thought fiercely in his heart.

Turning around, he put on a fake smile: "Thank you for the reminder, Lord Duke! Rest assured! Since this business has been transferred to me, it’s mine! No matter who it is, dare to reach their claws out, I’ll cut them off!"

Saying this, he went straight ahead without looking back. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Outside the courtyard door, feeling the wind, Wang Yongzhu felt a wet chill on his back, took a deep breath, straightened his back, and returned to his own courtyard.

After Wang Yongzhu left Song Hong’s courtyard.

Song Wu let out a long breath, moved beside Song Hong: "Master, Madam’s move made us cautious like rats. Really, we’re going to let Wife of the Heir-Apparent take over Madam’s businesses?"

Song Hong casually dusted his clothes: "In the future, the Duke’s Mansion will be theirs as a couple, Lady Gao’s possessions handed over early is good. Saves us from dirtying our hands when we act! Keep an eye on Lady Gao and her subordinates, if there are any disturbances—"

He made a gesture.

Song Wu nodded knowingly: "Yes!"

"So our previous plans are now void?" Song Wu asked.

Song Hong revealed a slight smile: "Of course, void! Where is a father-in-law competing with his daughter-in-law for things? Forget it, let that Maid have it! Be more careful, place a few people inside. She’ll probably return to Chicheng soon, and by then, she might not manage things in the Capital City, I’ll have to watch over as her elder!"

Song Wu’s heart skipped a beat and he departed after receiving the command.

Wang Yongzhu didn’t know about Song Hong and Song Wu’s conversation.

Since things are clear now, there’s no need to worry anymore.

Sent someone to ask about the registration at the yamen.

The next day, Song Wu brought the scribe from the yamen back and directly registered changes at Duke Weiuguo Mansion.

Went back, recorded archives, and sent over the changed land deeds.

From then on, all the businesses and personnel under Lady Gao belonged to Wang Yongzhu.

Wang Yongzhu spent a day accompanied by Sister Kang went to the residence originally under County Monarch Rongyi’s name, where elderly attendants unwilling to leave County Monarch Rongyi were located, including Sister Zhao.

After hearing Sister Kang’s words, Sister Zhao and the others were initially bewildered, stupefied.

It took Wang Yongzhu finding an excuse to inspect the courtyard, leaving Sister Kang and Sister Zhao to talk privately for half a day.

When she returned, Sister Zhao and the others’ expressions changed, they all thanked Wang Yongzhu together.

Wang Yongzhu didn’t care much, knowing these old servants, loyal to County Monarch Rongyi and Lady Gao for most of their lives, wouldn’t be suddenly loyal to her just because of a formal transfer of their service contracts from Gao.

Currently, she didn’t trust these people entirely, these elders were fine, as spending silver to care for them is sufficient.

The personnel outside in Lady Gao’s businesses couldn’t be changed easily for now, so they need to be watched over slowly.

If they work honestly to earn money, they can be accommodated.

But if they have other intentions, she isn’t in a hurry and will deal with them eventually.

Thus, in front of several elders, she spoke clearly: "Madam entrusted you all to me, hoping you remain peaceful in your old age, fulfilling your servant-master relationship. I’ve taken over now, and my only requirement is for you to be well-behaved and honest."