Su Jinyao didn't ask where the missing one was, but just asked the two grandmothers kneeling below: "Get up and talk back." What's their name? How long have you been in the Prince's Mansion? ”

"Back to the crown princess, her old surname is Chang, and she has been in the prince's mansion for almost ten years. is in charge of the maids in the house. They all called me 'Mrs. Chang', and the maids called me 'Aunt Chang'. "It was a slightly thin grandmother who spoke, and the tone of her voice was still slow, and she shouldn't be an anxious person.

A person with such a temperament may not lose his temper with his subordinates very often, and as long as she doesn't make a big mistake, she should be able to help cover it up.

Su Jinyao nodded, she listened to it. Then he asked another dark-skinned grandmother, "What about you?" ”

"Back to the crown princess, the old surname is Liu, she has been in the palace for twelve years, and she has been in the prince's mansion for four years. It's the grandmother who is in charge of chores in the house. From the kitchen to the courtyard, the hall, the side hall and the master's bedroom, I assigned someone to clean it. Every day's work is done seriously, and I dare not have the slightest neglect. ”

This Mama Liu listens to the tone of the voice is a neat person, and she is probably diligent and quick when she usually works.

Such a person is ruthless when he summons people, but he does a good job, and he can be said to be a person who can do his duty.

Listening to the two of them, Mama Chang is really an old man in the Prince's Mansion, and it should be here when Gu Xuebin hasn't come back yet.

As for this Mama Liu, she calculated that the time should be that Gu Xuebin came back from Pingshan Village and officially entered the Prince's Mansion before she was transferred from the palace.

These two grandmothers seem to be in charge of their own affairs, but in fact, to put it bluntly, they are both doing things for the prince's mansion, so the positions are still interrelated, and they will not be so clear.

However, Su Jinyao had a good impression of these two grandmothers, so she didn't deliberately embarrass them.

Su Jinyao waved her hand and said, "I also just took over this prince's mansion, so everyone should just do their own things step by step." I won't mean anyone, and I won't teach you a lesson. But who is the master and who is the minion, you must be able to distinguish between the high and low positions, so I won't say more. ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao nodded towards Mingjuan. Mingjuan came over and gave this mother-in-law and Mama Liu a silver ingot. Each ingot is a full five taels, which is really not less.

The two grandmothers immediately knelt down again and thanked them, and said in unison that they must remember the master's goodness and do things seriously.

Su Jinyao flattened them again, and then asked, "Didn't you say that there are three grandmothers?" Why are you two here? The other one in charge. What does she usually do, how long has she been here? ”

After Su Jinyao asked, Mama Chang and Mama Liu did not answer, glanced at each other, and then looked at the housekeeper waiting on the side.

Only then did the housekeeper step forward and say, "Go back to the crown princess." Another housekeeper's grandmother, surnamed Hong, had just been transferred from the palace and said that she was dedicated to serving the crown princess. When the crown princess returned home, that Mama Hong happened to enter the palace, so she didn't come over at this time. ”

Su Jinyao frowned when she heard this, and said, "Why didn't I hear you say that she entered the palace just now?" There was no one at this time, and she said that she had left a long time ago. Did you really leave early, or did you not want to see me, the hostess, and went to the palace temporarily? ”

"Back to the crown princess, it's really not like this." The housekeeper hurriedly stepped forward and explained to Su Jinyao: "This is the old slave's mistake, I didn't know that Mama Hong had entered the palace before." It's just that the crown princess summoned her, and I didn't know that she was gone when I went to find someone. But when she entered the door just now, the princess didn't ask, and the old slave didn't have a chance to explain. ”

This reason sounds reasonable, and Su Jinyao can't find any loopholes.

What's more, Su Jinyao knew who she should target, so she didn't pursue the housekeeper and the two grandmothers.

Su Jinyao asked Mingjuan to give the housekeeper a piece of silver, and said, "I know that you have worked in the house for many years, and you have no merit and hard work. However, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is busy with official business

, you don't have to trouble him about these little things in the back house, and you can come to me directly for all big and small things in the future. If you think I can't be the master, you can talk to the prince again. However, when the prince comes back to me, you will also have to come back and explain to me. Do you understand this truth? ”

Su Jinyao's meaning couldn't be more obvious, that is, these people don't expect to cross her side and go to Gu Xuebin to sue directly.

Even if someone really goes to the next level to complain, or deliberately wants to tell the truth, Gu Xuebin will hand over these problems to Su Jinyao to deal with, so in the end, it will still fall into Su Jinyao's hands, let them weigh it themselves.

The housekeeper and the two grandmothers looked at Su Jinyao's self-confidence, and thought that this woman started to climb up from a village girl, and became the second lady of the Gu family, not to mention, but also directly sat in the position of the crown princess, so she must really have a terrible means.

What's more, I heard that the queen mother in the palace also supported her, and the previous matter of the prince's concubine was also suppressed by the crown princess.

Since she can even manage the affairs of the crown prince and concubine, can they still turn the sky upside down?

What's more, Su Jinyao is still very generous, although she said a few heavy words, after all, there is still a reward. No one would have trouble with the silver, so naturally they all respectfully agreed to Su Jinyao's words.

Su Jinyao nodded with a smile and said, "Since everyone understands, let's go down and do our own work." Tell your subordinates not to worry about how uncomfortable the multiple hostesses in the house are. I am a person with clear rewards and punishments, as long as I do things well, I can't lose you. ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao waved her hand and signaled that they could go down.

The two grandmothers left, but the housekeeper didn't. Instead, he asked Su Jinyao directly: "Crown princess, do you need to hand over the account books in this mansion to you for a look?" In the past, this matter was managed by the old slave, and there was a special account room for withdrawing money, and the sum of money was very clear. ”

Su Jinyao thought about it, and just entered the door to be powerful, and the account books naturally couldn't be confused. If she doesn't care about it now, it will be difficult to catch her in the future.

Although she did not have a clear account book of her own business, this prince's mansion was already her home. This is different from ordinary families with small doors, and it is not so expensive to eat, drink, and wear.

Su Jinyao said, "Then bring it over and show it to me." In addition, how much is the monthly money of each person in the house, and is there a breakdown for me to see? If not, ask the ledger to make a special account book for me. ”

The housekeeper said: "Back to the crown princess, why don't you call the account office over now, do you have any questions and explain them directly to him?" ”

Su Jinyao nodded and said, "It's okay." ”

The housekeeper was just about to leave, Su Jinyao said again: "By the way, I ordered all the guards guarding the door in the house, whether it is the front door, the back door, or the small side door, to keep an eye on me." As long as Mama Hong comes back from the palace, let her crawl to see me. ”

"Huh?" The housekeeper was stunned, he didn't expect Su Jinyao to say such a thing.

Su Jinyao smiled, but her eyes were cold, and asked, "What, you didn't understand, or do I not have this right?" ”

"No, it's not. The old slave didn't dare. The housekeeper hurriedly said: "It's just that Mama Hong was sent from the palace after all, so let her climb in the door, I'm afraid it's not good for the crown princess." ”

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"Nothing bad. Su Jinyao sat up straight and said, "No matter whose slave she is, she is just a slave after all." The master said that let her climb in the door, didn't he want her life, and he couldn't be the master? ”

"Yes, the old slave remembers." The butler pursed his lips secretly, not daring to say anything more.

This crown princess looks beautiful and elegant, but her eyes are cold, and she is by no means a master who is easy to handle.

In addition, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's affection for this crown princess is well known to everyone, so let's do what the crown princess wants.

I really can't offend the real master because of a grandmother sent by the palace.

The butler withdrew, and in a short time he led in a mustachioed man of about forty years old. He still has a few account books in his hand, and he should be the bookkeeper of the Prince's Mansion.

Although this man has two mustaches, he is not obscene, and his face looks quite comfortable, but he is a little thinner and slightly hunchbacked.

The mustachioed man was brought to Su Jinyao, and instead of handing the account book in his hand directly to Su Jinyao, he knelt down a few steps in front of her and lifted the account book.

The housekeeper took the account book, walked over and put it on the small table in Su Jinyao's hand.

Su Jinyao raised her eyebrows, it seems that this bookkeeper is a person who understands the rules very well, and he has a really good impression of him.

However, the impression was good, and Su Jinyao didn't let him get up immediately. For this kind of person who directly manages the money of the prince's mansion, there should be some suppression.

Therefore, after Su Jinyao glanced at him, she first picked up one of the account books and opened it, and looked at it carefully.

Su Jinyao's memory is excellent, and she never forgets ten lines at a glance, so she quickly finished reading this account book and picked up another one to look through.

The account books are very clean and clear, the small and regular handwriting, and the entry and exit accounts are also remembered clearly.

Therefore, Su Jinyao has no doubts, and she can see it quickly. After a few moments, I looked through the books.

Moreover, the monthly money of each subordinate that Su Jinyao wanted before was also recorded in a separate account book.

After Su Jinyao saw it all, she raised her head and said, "What's your name, and how long have you been in the Prince's Mansion?" ”

"Back to the crown princess, her surname is Hu, and her name is Hu Ming. I was originally the bookkeeper of the General's Mansion. From the age of nineteen to the Tuoba General's Mansion as an apprentice, it has been twenty-two years now. Coming to this prince's mansion was after the prince returned to Beijing, and the general attributed all the affairs of the mansion to the prince's mansion to manage together, and I was transferred. ”

Unexpectedly, this person has two mustaches, and his surname is really "Hu".

When Su Jinyao heard that he was following his uncle, he raised his hand with a smile and said, "It turned out to be the bookkeeper from my uncle's side." Get up and speak. ”

Hu Ming stood up and asked, "Crown Princess, do you have any questions about reading this account book?" ”

"Nope." Su Jinyao shook her head and said, "I have recorded it very clearly, and I can't see any problems." ”

What Su Jinyao said was "I can't see the problem", which actually has two sides.

On the one hand, it is said that the accounts he keeps are really good. Another implication is that there may actually be a problem with the accounts, but he has flattened the accounts and cannot find out for a while.

This is Su Jinyao secretly reminding him, not proving that Su Jinyao will not check in the future,

After finding out, they will definitely be investigated.

Presumably, Mr. Hu Ming, who has been a bookkeeper for so many years, can also understand Su Jinyao's words.

For smart people, just talk to the point. Therefore, Su Jinyao didn't say anything deeply, let him figure it out by himself.

After speaking, Su Jinyao took out one of them and said, "I saw that everyone in the house has monthly money, and this is all distributed on a monthly basis, there is no problem." But I don't see the reward or year-end bonus recorded above, can you tell me about this alone? ”

Hu Ming said: "Back to the crown princess, at present, the rewards of everyone in the palace are not fixed, but when there are festivals or happy events, His Royal Highness the crown prince orders them, and each person will be rewarded as much as he wants." This is recorded in the general ledger expenses of the government, and is not recorded separately. As for the bonus mentioned by the crown princess, there is no one at present. ”

Su Jinyao nodded and said, "Well, in the last month of each year, in the last month of each year, the salary will be doubled as a bonus, and the reward will be counted separately." In addition, each person is rewarded once a month, depending on personal performance; There are a lot of people, some people don't, and if something goes wrong, they will be deducted. Those who have worked in the prince's mansion for more than five years and have not made any major mistakes will be given half of their monthly salary, and one percent of their monthly wages will be added to more than ten years, and so on. Since this month, the addition has been posted.,Is there a problem? Do I need to report to the prince if I adjust like this? ”

Hu Ming glanced at the housekeeper, and the two exchanged glances.

In the end, the housekeeper stood up and said: "Back to the crown princess, His Royal Highness the prince has already ordered you before, you are the master of the mansion, and you can do anything at will." Also said...... As long as the crown princess is happy, she can burn down the prince's mansion. His Royal Highness will choose another place that the crown princess likes to build a house that satisfies you. Therefore, the old slave thought that there was no need to inform His Highness about this month's money. However, if the crown princess can talk to His Royal Highness, it will be much easier for the old slaves to do things. ”

Su Jinyao had no doubt that Gu Xuebin should have said those words.

However, this housekeeper can be regarded as a dime of water, not only agreeing with Su Jinyao's approach, but also hoping that Su Jinyao can tell the prince what she wants to do, so as not to make it difficult for them to do it.

Su Jinyao nodded, and said, "Okay, I will tell the prince when he comes back, if he has no doubts, he won't explain it to you, just do it." ”

"Yes." This time, the housekeeper and the bookkeeper Hu Ming replied in unison.

Su Jinyao thought for a while, and then said: "Although it has been a while since the New Year, let's make up the double bonus of the previous year for everyone." However, it has to be made up according to last year's monthly money, and it cannot be calculated according to the bonus I just mentioned. ”

Su Jinyao's words are equivalent to an extra month's salary. And all those who have done it for many years and done it well have also been paid, which is really a good thing.

Therefore, the housekeeper also took the lead, knelt down with Hu Ming, and wanted Su Jinyao to thank him.

Su Jinyao said with a smile: "This can be regarded as the first reward for everyone when I enter the door." There will be more places to reward in the future, it depends on whether you can get it. ”

After Su Jinyao finished speaking, she looked at Hu Ming again and said, "Hu Ledger, although you have been in the Prince's Mansion for less than five years, you have been in your Uncle's Mansion for more than 20 years, and you have done a very good job. Then I'll compromise and give you a ten-year bonus, and your monthly money will be increased by one percent every month in the future. ”

Do you need a reason for me to hit?

This Hu Ming can be transferred from Tuoba Gao's General's Mansion to the Prince's Mansion, and he must also be a trustworthy and very good person.

Su Jinyao raised his salary, which is also a good way to win people's hearts. As for whether he is worthy of Su Jinyao's doing, it depends on his future performance.

In this way, everyone is happy. I believe that after the bonus is distributed to everyone who works up and down the house, Su Jinyao's prestige will also be there.

At least when you meet a generous master, you will be rewarded for doing things well, which also gives people more hope.

When the housekeeper and Hu Ming left, Su Jinyao took Mingjuan and the others back to the happy room.

I didn't sleep here last night, and the bed was still littered with dates, peanuts, chestnuts, and lotus seeds.

Su Jinyao asked Mingjuan to clean up the house, and asked Mingrui and Mingcui to fetch water and bathe her.

I was in a hurry yesterday, I didn't take anything with me, and I was still wearing the same clothes as yesterday, which was really uncomfortable.

The three maids were still very diligent in their hands and feet, and quickly prepared the bath water.

Su Jinyao said, "You don't need to wait, let's go and see how dinner is prepared." In addition, ask the cook what time the prince usually comes back, and prepare the evening meal according to the time when the prince returns. ”

"Yes." The three of them agreed and went out, and Su Jinyao took a comfortable bath.

After washing, I rubbed some ointment on my body, and painted some of the berry marks planted on my body to eliminate some color.

Su Jinyao had just put on her clothes and was combing her hair when she heard someone knocking on the door, and then a middle-aged woman's voice said, "Princess, Mama Hong asks to see you." ”

Mama Hong? Isn't it the grandmother who didn't leave early or late, but summoned her and went to the palace?

That is, she instructed Mingjuan and them to go to the prince's bed this morning.

This is also Mingjuan, they and themselves are still of the same mind, and they explained this matter to themselves. If you change to someone who is scheming and not loyal enough, it is estimated that you are already thinking about how to climb into the bed of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince at this time.

Thinking of this, Su Jinyao combed her hair slowly and said, "Come in." ”

The door opened, and outside stood a woman who looked to be in her thirties, but was dressed like a young daughter-in-law in her twenties.

If she is tender and has a good figure, it is not a problem to dress ten years younger.