Early the next morning, when Sanniang went to ask the old princess for peace, the old princess asked about her affairs and asked her if she needed to send a grandmother over to help.

Because yesterday was mainly to let Sanniang understand the general situation in each Zhuangzi, and later the stewards came to say that the young lady's account book had not been read, and the old princess said that they would go to the council hall today to listen to the instructions of the young lady.

Sanniang thought about it, but still declined the kindness of the old princess. If the people below her always ask the old princess to help her solve it, I am afraid that she will not have to do anything in the future.

When the old princess saw Sanniang's insistence, she didn't say anything, so she let her go.

Mama Zhang said: "Why don't the slaves and maids secretly go to the council hall to watch, and if there is something to do, the slaves and maids will go in, saying that you let the slaves and maids go over to watch?" ”

The old princess hesitated for a moment: "You said that she rewarded two stewards with silver yesterday and let people retreat?" And the rest of those who made a mess of the accounts were not punished? ”

Mama Zhang nodded: "I heard what Mama Li said." The people below all said that the young lady was a bully. ”

When Mama Li said this to her, her tone was very disapproving, and she deliberately mentioned how the princess of the county would kill at that time. Naturally, she would not mention this in front of the old princess, she had served in front of the old princess for so many years, so she naturally understood the old princess's thoughts, and she still saw the direction of the wind more accurately than ordinary people.

The old princess didn't care and said: "It's just a few dozen taels of silver, and our palace can't afford it." If she wants to reward it, she can reward it. Don't go over yet, I'll take a look. The old princess wanted to know what Sanniang wanted to do.

"The princess is really kind to the young lady." Mama Zhang's words are not considered sycophants.

In these years, the old princess on the bright side no longer cares about the affairs of Prince Zhuang's mansion since she left the capital, and handed over all the internal affairs of the palace to the princess of the county.

So the people in the palace think that the old princess is now a careless person. Only she, who has been serving by the old princess's side, knows that although the old princess has never interfered in the affairs of the princess's housekeeper over the years, the affairs in this mansion still can't be hidden from her. The princess of the county beat those little ninety-nine, and the old princess was clear. This is also the reason why the princess has always looked down on the princess.

This time, in order to help the young lady, the old princess has plans to stand up for the young lady again.

The old princess sighed: "After I wait for a hundred years, this palace will always let people hold on to the façade." I don't want my son and daughter-in-law, I just look at my grandson...... Shao'er and Sanniang are both good. ”

Mama Zhang thought of the old princess's other grandson, and naturally understood that the eldest young master was more reliable.

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After Sanniang arrived at the council hall, she asked people to invite the stewards over.

After everyone arrived, Sanniang smiled and said a few words.

"Young lady, have you read the ledger?" Yang Ende lowered his head and asked.

Sanniang nodded: "I read it all yesterday, and I want to ask you some questions today." ”

Several stewards said, "If the young lady has any questions, just ask." ”

Sanniang smiled and said by name: "Li Qingshan." ”

A little dark-skinned man stood up: "The little one is Li Qingshan." ”

Sanniang nodded, looked at him and said slowly: "Your account book is quite detailed, even the one who broke an egg in the Zhuangzi is also on the account book." ”

Li Qingshan rolled his eyes, lowered his head and replied: "Although it is just an egg, it is also a thing of the palace, and the small ones dare not hide it." ”

Sanniang smiled and said: "You're right, it's a blessing for our palace to have a manager like you." It's just that...... As far as I know, an egg is only the price of one to three wen in a place like the capital, why do you record twenty wen when you keep your account? Could it be that this egg is a thing of the palace, and the difference between the seventeen and nineteen is not the money of the palace? That's enough to buy a dozen eggs. ”

Li Qingshan was dumbfounded, since the accounts are messy, they are naturally to make people dizzy, who cares about the price of a small egg! Ordinary people can't stand that thing, and they don't really plan to let the young lady see it.

And the accounts on the account book are still roughly recorded according to the market price, but the accounts are so messy, and it is normal for people to make a little mistake, how did he know that the young lady would even know how much an egg is worth?

Li Qingshan broke out in a cold sweat and was about to defend himself, but the young lady had already taken her eyes off him.

"Gao Yong?" Sanniang called another name.

A tall and chubby steward stood up, and the name was quite appropriate for him.

Gao Yong was thinking about whether there was such a small mistake in his account book, and Sanniang had already spoken: "Don't worry, the prices of the things in your account are roughly correct, and even accurate." ”

Gao Yong breathed a sigh of relief.

Sanniang said, "But ...... In your account book, it is mentioned that the year before last, there was a big flood in your Zhuangzi, and most of the fish in the fish pond died, and the losses were heavy? ”

Gao Yong thought about it, there was indeed a flood in their area the year before last, but because of the timely prevention, the loss was not serious. However, the princess of the county also knew about this, and the accounts were later leveled, even if the young lady wanted to check the accounts, she couldn't find out, so he was relieved.

"Yes, young lady, the harvest of a few Zhuangzi that year was not good. Therefore, at the end of the year, there are more than half of the offerings to the capital. ”

Sanniang nodded: "I also remembered when I saw your account book, but I remember that the imperial court issued documents back then, and the Zunhua, Yongping, Hejian, and Daimyo prefectures near Gyeonggi were affected by the disaster, and all the officials in Beijing who had granges in these prefectures were given corresponding subsidies according to the prices at that time." I calculated roughly according to the loss in your account book, according to the price at that time, if you go to a fraction, the court will have a subsidy of at least five hundred taels of silver. You forgot to put this money on your account? ”

Gao Yong's face suddenly turned white.

The princess of the county only dares to do anything about the money of the palace, where does she dare to be greedy for the court? Their Zhuangzi did not suffer much from the disaster, so naturally they were not counted in the subsidized Zhuangzi. Where did he think that this young lady even noticed the tents in these corners, and was so familiar with the documents issued by the imperial court.

Five hundred taels of silver...... Selling their family is not enough for him to post it.

Gao Yong's legs immediately weakened.

Sanniang looked at the faces of the other people again, although they didn't look up, but the strange thing was that Sanniang's gaze was set on whoever wanted to retreat.

Sanniang stared at them for a few moments, and saw that cold sweat broke out on everyone's heads, and Sanniang smiled: "I know that you have to make such a detailed account book, it is indeed hard work, and mistakes are inevitable." So...... I have no intention of blaming you. ”

She paused, and asked the maid to bring up the account books again and put them on the table.

"Take all of this back, and give you a day to do it again." Sanniang knew that these people had a bottom account in their hands, and one day was enough.

Yang Ende stiffened his head and said, "Young lady, this ...... I'm afraid that there is not enough time for one day. In addition, it is a busy time in Zhuangzi at this time...... Do you want to take it back and do it again carefully, and wait until the New Year's gift in two months to give the young lady a look? ”

Sanniang said softly: "If you don't say it, I also know that it is very hard for you to make such a large account book." So, you don't have to be so careful this time. Everyone should write about ten or twenty pages and explain everything that should be explained. It's not difficult, right? ”

Everyone wants to cry without tears, which is even more difficult!

Yang Ende still wanted to shirk it, but Sanniang didn't wait for him to speak: "If you think that you can't do without Zhuangzi, then I can send a few more people to Zhuangzi to help you, and you can do the accounts with peace of mind." ”

Yang Ende looked at the others, no one spoke, and he also stopped talking for the time being.

If someone is sent to Zhuangzi at this time, it is obviously to take their place. Although the princess of the county gave them a package ticket, he also saw just now that this young lady is not a fuel-efficient lamp, so he still needs to think of other ways.

Sanniang said again: "Of course, you guys are extra work this time, and I won't let you do it in vain." So in the end, I will reward those who do well in the accounts and can satisfy me. You must also know that the palace will not treat people who are serious about doing things badly. ”

When everyone thought of the thirty taels of silver yesterday, they couldn't help but bow their heads and groan secretly.

"In that case, let all of you go down. I'll be waiting for your ledger in the council chamber early tomorrow morning. Sanniang smiled and took the tea bowl.

The stewards retreated.

Sanniang handled the matter almost and went back to embroider her sachet.

And after Yang Ende and the others left the conference hall, they naturally had to discuss.

Gao Yong was most anxious: "Brother Yang, what should I do now?" Five hundred taels of silver, where do I find the money to paste? ”

Yang Ende comforted: "Don't worry, the princess of the county won't ignore it, let's not mess up the battle ourselves." ”

Gao Yong is not very optimistic, although the prospect promised to them by the princess of the county is very good, but the princess of the county is not a generous person, who knows if she will recognize it in the future. Don't let him, the unlucky ghost, carry the black pot when the time comes.

"So, what about this account?" Li Qingshan said, "Could it be that we really want to give the real account?" The princess of the county ......"

Yang Ende interrupted: "Naturally not, the accounts are still payable." She can't keep holding us back. ”

"But what if she replaces?" Zhao Fugui is the least courageous.

Yang Ende thought for a while and shook his head: "This Zhuangzi is all our people, even if the young lady sends someone over, I am afraid that I will not be able to prepare even the New Year's gift at that time." Don't we have to come out and clean up the mess in the end? It's okay to get there like this, maybe the princess of the county can be in charge again. ”

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