As Song Zhiyuan said, Song Ge Lao agreed very much with Song Yao's management of the middle feed, and even personally said something to the housekeeper, asking him to cooperate with Song Yao to manage the affairs of the house.

As for Mrs. Song's side, it was the housekeeper who passed on the words of Song Ge Lao, so that Mrs. Song could recuperate with peace of mind, and the matter of the middle feed would be handed over to Song Yao to take care of.

On the one hand, because Song Yao took over the power of the general affairs, the subordinates in the mansion no longer dared to ignore or perfunctory Song Yao.

On the other hand, it is to let people outside know that when Song Yuyao returns this time, the old mansion still regards her as a pearl in the palm of her hand.

Of course, Song Gelao's main purpose was because of Helian Sheng's courtship.

"Zhiyuan, I don't want to be partial to my father, but your mother passed away early, leaving only a daughter like Yuyao. And according to the rules, a woman's dowry is meant to be left to her children, so when her father prepares for Yuyao to marry, she brings it over. Don't blame you for your father. Song Ge said a little apologetically.

If his daughter is not recovered, those properties will be handed over to Song Zhiyuan sooner or later, after all, he can't let his deceased wife's hard work go to waste.

And Song Zhiyuan is the nominal adopted son of the late Mrs. Song, and it is justified to leave him to him.

Even if the father doesn't say it, the son thinks the same way. Although the Nine Emperor Uncles value Yu Yao, after all, he is going to marry into the Rui Wangfu, and Yu Yao's dowry must not be shabby. Speaking of Song Yao's dowry, Song Zhiyuan sat up straight and said very seriously: "Before I succeeded to my father's name, my second uncle gave me some property and silver, which I plan to use to add makeup to Yuyao, and I hope my father will allow it." ”

When Song Zhiyuan agreed to come to the capital, he negotiated with his biological father and won a lot of industries.

Although Song Zhiyuan is the descendant of this lineage, he is also his father's eldest son, how can he not give some industry to support his development in the capital?

In addition, Song Zhiyuan had long known Song Yao's identity, so he was ready to add makeup to Song Yao at that time, and asked for as many industries as possible, so he opened his mouth so confidently at this moment.

Seeing that Song Zhiyuan was serious, Song Ge was moved in his heart, but he waved his hand to refuse his kindness.

"You can keep those properties, my father can't give you too much, even some things in this old mansion have to be given to Yuyao as a dowry. You, as an elder brother, just do your best, and also plan for your future. "Song Ge Lao's words are sincere.

"Since my son plans to pursue a career in office, the industry is a burden to me, so I might as well hand it over to my sister. When I think I need it, my sister won't treat me badly. Song Zhiyuan chuckled.

Officials can't do business, and the industry under Song Zhiyuan's name is not easy to do business, just eat some rent money, but it is a big loss.

However, the imperial court allows officials to have a certain amount of land and Zhuangzi in their names, after all, officials also have to eat, so Song Zhiyuan still has to keep some, and it is not good to need silver to go to Song Yao to get it in the future.

It's that Song Yao has something to do, and he can't get a decent gift, which is embarrassing.

"Those properties were given to you by your second uncle, and even the people in the court know about it, and there is no way to use this as a raft, you just have to do it." Song Ge Lao waved his hand and said: "This matter has been decided, my father has had a lot of things recently, and he has no time to teach you more, if you have time, you will take care of Yu Yao a little more." In the future, your brothers and sisters will help each other, which is the greatest gratification for Father. ”

Song Zhiyuan is the adopted son of the step, and his biological father brought him some property, even if he is in business, the court is helpless.

According to the rules of the imperial court, officials are not allowed to do business, but who does not have a few properties in their name?

Counting on that little money, I am afraid that most of the officials' mansions will starve to death.

And what made Song Ge Lao the happiest was that he chose Song Zhiyuan as his righteous son.

Song Yao has a life-saving grace for Song Zhiyuan, no matter what Song Zhiyuan's reason is, he will be a little more concerned about Song Yao's affairs and become Song Yao's real reliance.

The father and son talked in the study for nearly an hour, all about Song Yao's marriage contract.

It stands to reason that Song Yao's marriage should be handled by her mother in charge of the dowry and other matters.

But Song Yuyao's biological mother is deceased, and it is good that the current Mrs. Song does not get in the way, and no one really expects her to do her best.

Let Song Yao be in charge of the middle feed, how could it not let her adapt to the things in the back house of some officials in advance, and let Song Yao take care of the dowry without worries.

Inside the Jade Qiong Garden.

Song Yao took over the power of the family, and he also got the key to the big treasury and the account books in the mansion for a period of time.

Song Yao had no intention of holding Mrs. Song on this matter, and she also knew very well that there was only one hostess for Mrs. Song for so many years, and there would be no problem on this account.

In Mrs. Song's opinion, everything in the house belongs to her, the hostess, and it is completely unnecessary to make small moves in private.

But what made Song Yao very unhappy was that her private treasury found out a lot of problems.

When the original owner was still in the mansion, many things were given away or rewarded, and Song Yao had a toothache generously.

But after the disappearance of the original owner, there were some things that had not been recorded, and they disappeared, if no one guarded and stole them, Song Yao would never believe it.

"Make a list of things, red sleeves, you call everyone in Yuqiong Yuan to one place, Mrs. Ben wants to see these things that are not long-sighted, and how do you want to fool me!" Song Yao's tone was a little cold, but there was not much anger.

Without a master, it is understandable that these slaves have bigger hearts.

And there are a lot of things in the private treasury, the total number is a bit amazing, and the amount adds up to not a small amount.

But those subordinates are also measured, rare treasures, or some marked items, but no one has a decision, and it is estimated that someone will surprise the inspection, or it is difficult to get rid of it.

The speed of the red sleeves was very fast, and the slaves and maids up and down the Yuqiong Garden all stood in the courtyard to gather.

The people brought over by Song Yao this time did not stand in the middle, and it was obviously arranged by Red Sleeves.

A group of subordinates exchanged heads and ears, all speculating about the reason why Song Yao called them over, and some people realized that something was wrong, and subconsciously touched a certain part of their body, wanting to hide some objects.

Song Yao looked at the people coldly, but did not speak, but slowly tasted the tea.

Mama Zhang frowned, stepped forward and asked, "The eldest lady called the slaves and maids to come, I don't know what happened?" ”

"Mama Zhang, you're overstepping." The red sleeves standing at the door reminded faintly: "The master called the minions over, and the minions just waited and listened." ”

For so many years, there has been no master in Yuqiong Garden, and Mama Zhang, the housekeeper, has become the biggest, and no one dares to talk to her like this.

"It's just the big girl next to the eldest lady, but the red-sleeved girl came to teach the old slave a lesson, doesn't she want to replace her, and she can't be the eldest lady of the old mansion?" Mama Zhang asked, opening her mouth to sow discord.

The red sleeves looked faint, looked up at Mama Zhang, and then said: "Since Mama Zhang knows that she is a slave, she should not make noise in front of her master, and there is no such rule in the old mansion." ”

Mama Zhang was about to have a seizure, but she was pulled by Ming Liu.

In recent years, Ming Liu's status in Yuqiongyuan is second only to Mama Zhang, and the two are even more embarrassed, and they have a tacit understanding.

"Sister Redsleeves misunderstood, Mama Zhang was just a little anxious, after all, the yard is so big, we are all waiting here, and there will be no one to work." Ming Liu said in a gentle voice.

"Since the master asked you to come and wait, you have something important to say, so how can I blame you for being lazy because of this?" The tone of the red sleeves was also gentle and tight, but the mockery in his eyes was obvious, "Speaking of which, it is also a blessing that we have cultivated in our previous life to meet such a good master." Although Red Sleeves has never been a maid in other people's homes, he has never heard of a girl who is either gossiping about melon seeds or dozing off when she is on duty. ”

The words of the red sleeves made many people straighten, and they have done this.

It's not that they despise Song Yao, but it's a habit they've developed over the years, and Red Sleeves doesn't think there's anything wrong with it.

But at this moment, Song Yao called them all over, but the red sleeves, as a big girl, said this beating, isn't it that the master wants to punish them?

Mama Zhang and Ming Liu glanced at each other, and both of them looked complicated.

Since Song Yao returned home, she had never beaten her subordinates, and they thought that Song Yao would continue to indulge, so they had been testing Song Yao's bottom line.

Especially about the things in the warehouse, Song Yao didn't ask, so they didn't know.

Looking at the posture in the yard now, I'm afraid it's going to be bad today.

"Are you all here?" When the big guys were all standing in a panic, Song Yao asked lazily.

"If you go back to your master, you've arrived." Redsleeves replied sideways.

"Now that we're here, let's get started." Song Yao yawned and said, "I'll squint for a while, and call me when you're done." ”

"Yes." In response, Red Sleeves opened the paper in the cuff, glanced at the inexplicable subordinates, and said loudly: "The list in my hand is the missing things listed after checking the master's private treasury recently. Listen carefully. A pair of pure gold plum blossom hairpins and a pair of green hostas ......"

The Red Sleeves were loud enough for everyone in the yard to hear clearly.

There are five lists in total, but most of them are written except for the last one, and the others are full.

Even if no one counts it, they know that there are probably hundreds of ornaments missing, and they are all gold and jade.

There are no cheap things in Yuqiong Garden, let alone jewelry, there will never be fakes, which means that Song Yao's private treasury is at least less than a hundred thousand taels of silver.

It can't be said that the subordinates in Yuqiong Yuan are all thieves, but like Mama Zhang and Ming Liu, they will definitely not take less. has a good relationship with the two of them, and I'm afraid it's not clean.

Thinking about it like this, some of the subordinates who had never taken anything silently stepped back, wanting to distance themselves a little.

Red Sleeves glanced at everyone quietly, and when he saw that most of the people who retreated were rough subordinates, he couldn't help frowning.

The master's yard is really unclean, and it should be cleaned up properly.

Turning back to the house, Red Sleeves whispered: "Master, I've finished reading." ”

"So fast?" Song Yao said sleepily, "I haven't slept enough." ”

Red Sleeves wants to laugh, her master's level of acting is really getting better and better, and even she has to believe it.

"Master, the big guy is still waiting, do you want to finish this matter before going to rest?" This time, Red Sleeves didn't lower his voice, just for people outside.

Sure enough, some people who had taken things couldn't help but shiver.

Although some people sell things, most people are reluctant to sell such good things, knowing that if they sell them, they will lose a lot of silver.

On an errand in the old mansion, you don't need to spend your own money on food and clothing, and almost all of your monthly money can be saved, so good jewelry is left by your side, and it is also good to keep it as an heirloom in the future.