Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 663 - 665: News (3)

Min shook his head in reply: "I haven’t seen Fifth Aunt. I heard she was brought back last night, and Xing said it was Fifth Uncle who picked her up." Xiqiu listened thoughtfully, having heard that the Teng Family’s mansion was confiscated, leaving only the ancestral home. The Teng Family, with all its members, moved into the old ancestral house. Fortunately, there were two ancestral estates that hadn’t been seized, but because of this incident, it seems Third Master Teng won’t be able to attend next year’s spring exams.

Even though only First Master Teng lost his life, it’s feared that the Teng Family will find it difficult to rise in officialdom again, and making a comeback in the commerce sector won’t be easy either.

She smiled, picking up a piece of Ruyi Osmanthus Cake for Min: "Hungry? Isn’t it tiring to travel back and forth every day?"

"Not tired!" Min took the cake, lightly bit it, and replied with a smile: "I can’t bear to part with Xing or Mr. Song, so it’s fine even if I’m a bit tired."

Xiqiu chuckled, and patted Min’s head.

Min’s gaze fell on Xiqiu’s belly, tilting his head in thought for a while before asking, "Mother, if you have a little brother, will he go to school with me in the future?" 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"Of course!" Xiqiu replied with a smile: "Will you take your brother to school, Min?" Min immediately beamed, nodding: "Certainly, I’ll teach him to play the flute, to read and memorize poems, write characters... Also, fishing, we’ll fish together at Qing Lake in the back garden."

His face filled with anticipation, Xiqiu laughed and looked down at him, asking, "And what if you have a little sister, would you play with her?"

"A sister?" It seemed Min hadn’t thought about this possibility, as he immediately looked troubled, furrowing his brow in contemplation. He suddenly looked up at Xiqiu and asked, "Would she look like Mother?"

Min hadn’t interacted with girls his age, so his concept of the opposite gender remained rooted to figures like his elders, hence the odd question.

He hadn’t realized it might be a sister, assuming it would be another boy like him, Xing, or Sheng.

"I don’t know," Xiqiu said uncertainly. "She might look like Father."

Min seemed troubled, as if trying to picture Fourth Master Xiao’s features on a girl, his brow furrowing, his little face almost crumpled, and he reluctantly nodded, saying, "Then... I’ll play with my sister too!"

Xiqiu hugged him, chuckled softly, kissed his cheeks, and ruffled his small head, saying, "Our Min is truly adorable."

Min’s face turned red, but his eyes remained curiously fixed on Xiqiu’s belly, making Xiqiu all the more delighted.

Nanny Cen entered, glanced at Min in a hesitant manner, as Min snuggled closer, about to get off the bed. Xiqiu held him back and asked Nanny Cen, "Mom, say it, what’s the matter?"

Nanny Cen thought for a moment before replying, "Rongya neglected her duties. I’ve docked half a month’s wages and marked it as an offense!"

Xiqiu nodded and said, "Alright. Understood."

Nanny Cen continued, "The kitchen has been managed by Nanny Hua all this while. She’s handling the huge kitchen alone, and everything passing in and out is through her. I wish to consult with you if we should delegate some of her authority, to avoid her being overly powerful, so if she makes a mistake, none will dare speak."

Xiqiu noticed this person yesterday, but she seemed to have a good relationship with Nanny Rong. She originally managed the kitchen at Fourth Master Xiao’s other mansion, and later came to the new mansion with Nanny Rong, continuing with the kitchen but having more authority than before. With this connection, she wanted to consult Fourth Master Xiao’s opinion, see if there were any other familial ties involved, and then assign the kitchen responsibilities.

Actually, this kind of matter is simple to solve; appoint a deputy and it can be dealt with...

Xiqiu was about to speak when Min carefully tugged on her sleeve, prompting her to look down and ask, "What’s the matter?"

"Mother!" Min looked unsure as he told her, "This kind of thing is actually easy to handle!" He thought Xiqiu couldn’t figure out a solution, so he offered his own idea.

Upon hearing, Xiqiu’s eyes lit up, and she asked seriously, "Oh? Then Min, tell Mother, how should this matter be handled."

Min thought for a bit, cheeks slightly flushed, and slowly said, "Just find a deputy steward for this Nanny Hua. Someone of similar age and experience. This way, the kitchen will be peaceful."

Xiqiu nearly laughed, thinking other children around this age might not yet speak clearly, but Min could already think of this much. Should she be glad or worried?

She laughed, looked at the equally surprised Nanny Cen, and said, "Then we’ll follow Min’s idea. You and Nanny Rong discuss and pick an efficient, sensible woman from the kitchen to assist Nanny Hua, which will also ease Nanny Hua’s workload!" She emphasized Nanny Rong’s involvement for a better outcome.

Nanny Cen understood Xiqiu’s intention, and immediately bowed in affirmation, then turning to Min, thanked, "Thank you, Young Master Min!"

Min’s face flushed instantly, feeling a bit self-conscious as he slid off the Arhat Bed, cupped his fists to return the salute to Nanny Cen, leaving Xiqiu smiling at him...

After dinner, she recounted Min’s words from the afternoon to Fourth Master Xiao: "...Spoke clearly, with thorough thinking."

Fourth Master Xiao raised his eyebrows as he listened, a thoughtful look in his eyes, and after a while he said, "A few days ago Qian Zhong mentioned that there’s a Mr. Ji who resigned from his official post and couldn’t be retained. It’s heard that Mr. Ji is quite talented, and he’s barely into his forties..."

Xiqiu was taken aback, turned to look at Fourth Master Xiao and asked, "Fourth Master is considering inviting this gentleman for Min?"

"Just keeping an eye out, thinking to observe further," he said as he embraced Xiqiu. "Mr. Ji’s expertise lies in political history, while his command of poetic forms is rather average."

Xiqiu listened and furrowed her brow, looking up at Fourth Master Xiao, who just patted her head, neither spoke.

After a while, Xiqiu spoke, "Engaging a teacher is a significant matter, Fourth Master should consider carefully." They didn’t entirely agree.

Fourth Master Xiao listened and nodded, looking at her: "Yes, he’s still young, we’ll discuss this later. For now, Mr. Song’s teaching is more than adequate."

Xiqiu nodded, as they paused the topic. Xiqiu then recalled the visit from Tong Xiyang earlier that afternoon, mentioning the message from Tong Xiyang and the Marquis Mansion: "I did not promise Fourth Sister; if Fourth Master finds it difficult, I shall respond tomorrow." Her tone was sincere without any implication to retreat.

Fourth Master Xiao listened, looking at her, recalling her poor relationship with Tong Xiyang, thus realizing she was quite calm about whether or not to help the Ren Family.