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Chapter 143 Open Source Chapter Flow

Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at Lu Wanqing. They were secretly glad that they had not angered the Second Young Lady, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

At this moment, Lu Wanqing suddenly turned around and stared at Liu Cheng sharply: "You just said that you are loyal? Well, I will give you a chance. As long as you can do the following, I will forgive you."

Liu Cheng raised his head, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes: "Second Miss, please speak."

Lu Wanqing sneered, "First, you must sort out the accounts of the mansion in an orderly manner within three months without any mistakes; second, you must take care of my daily life personally without any slackness; third, you must report to me every day on all matters of the mansion without omissions."

Liu Cheng's face turned pale instantly when he heard this. He knew what this meant. This was undoubtedly a punishment for him. But he couldn't refuse, so he could only bite the bullet and agree: "I obey your command."

Lu Wanqing nodded with satisfaction, she turned and left, leaving Liu Cheng standing alone in the middle of the hall like an abandoned dog.

Liu Cheng was like a walking corpse. He responded to Lu Wanqing's orders cautiously, fearing that any carelessness would anger the moody second lady.

Lu Wanqing looked at the account book on Liu Cheng's desk, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes. She walked up to Liu Cheng and patted him on the shoulder gently: "Liu Cheng, you did a good job. From today on, you can resume your position as the housekeeper of the mansion."

As soon as he finished speaking, a hint of surprise flashed in Liu Cheng's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He lowered his head slightly and said humbly: "Thank you for your trust, Second Miss. Liu Cheng will do his best to live up to your trust." After that, he raised his head, his eyes full of determination and loyalty.

Lu Wanqing looked at Liu Cheng with approval in her eyes. She chuckled and said, "I believe you, Liu Cheng. But you should be mentally prepared for things to happen."

Liu Cheng frowned slightly, not understanding why, but still answered firmly: "Second Miss, please give me your orders."

Lu Wanqing pondered for a moment and said, "In recent years, the expenses of the mansion have gradually increased, but the income has not increased. I plan to let you be responsible for increasing revenue and reducing expenditure, and make sure that the economic situation of the mansion is improved."

After hearing this, Liu Cheng's eyes flashed with worry, but he quickly adjusted his expression and replied calmly: "Second Miss, Liu Cheng understands. I will try my best to find new sources of income, and at the same time strictly control expenses to ensure the stability of the economy in the mansion."

Lu Wanqing nodded slightly to show her satisfaction.

Lu Wanqing and Liu were discussing matters in the study. Lu Wanqing looked at the account book on the table, frowned, and said, "Liu Cheng, look at this expenditure, it's really too much. We must find a way to cut it down."

Liu Cheng looked at the account book and said thoughtfully, "Second Miss, this expenditure is indeed a bit too high. I have an idea. Why don't we try to outsource some of the industries in the mansion, which can save costs and improve efficiency."

Lu Wanqing's eyes lit up. She looked at Liu Cheng and said with a smile, "Liu Cheng, you are getting smarter and smarter. Just do it according to your idea."

Liu Cheng took the order and began to implement the plan of increasing revenue and reducing expenditure.

As night fell, Lu Wanqing took a walk in the garden of the mansion. She looked at the starry sky and couldn't help but think of Liu Cheng. She sighed softly and thought to herself, "Liu Cheng, can you really help me share this pressure?"

At this moment, Liu Cheng came from a distance. He looked at Lu Wanqing with a trace of concern in his eyes: "Second Miss, what are you doing here? It's so cold, be careful not to catch a cold."

Lu Wanqing looked at Liu Cheng, a hint of warmth flashed in her eyes, and she smiled gently: "Liu Cheng, I am thinking about you. Don't worry, I will support you. We will work together to improve the economic situation in the mansion."

After hearing this, Liu Cheng felt warm in his heart. He looked at Lu Wanqing with gratitude in his eyes: "Thank you, Second Miss. I will work hard."

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Lu Yundi had already returned to the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion, but Xiang Zhu was still a little angry: "Madam, that woman Yao is too much!"

Lu Yundi walked slowly into the mansion, followed closely by the maid Xiang Zhu. Xiang Zhu's eyes were slightly red, and it was obvious that she was upset about Yao's words and actions.

Lu Yundi sighed softly, a hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes, but she soon regained her composure. She turned to Xiang Zhu and smiled slightly: "Zhu'er, I know you feel sorry for me, but let's not pursue this matter too much."

Xiang Zhu's eyes widened, the anger on his face still not dissipated: "Madam, Yao is clearly deliberately humiliating you, why don't you argue with her?"

Lu Yundi gently patted Xiang Zhu's hand and motioned her to sit down. She said slowly, "Zhu'er, if I argue with her, it will make me look petty. Besides, my father just passed away not long ago, and there are already enough things going on at home. I don't want to cause any more trouble."

Xiang Zhu pursed her lips. She knew Madam's temper, but the resentment in her heart was still hard to calm down: "Madam, are we just going to let it go like this?"

Lu Yundi smiled slightly, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "Zhu'er, I will keep the account in mind. But now, what we need to do is to restore the peace of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery Mansion."

As they talked, they walked into the inner room. The decoration was simple, but it exuded a sense of warmth. Lu Yundi sat on a chair by the window, looking at the garden outside the window, and couldn't help thinking of the past days.

Xiang Zhu saw that the lady was silent, so he asked softly, "Madam, what are your plans?"

Lu Yundi turned around and looked at Xiang Zhu: "Zhu'er, I want to know the situation at home first. Please accompany me to visit each courtyard, and let me see the changes at home."

Xiang Zhu nodded in agreement, and the two of them left the inner room together. They walked through the corridor and came to various courtyards, meeting many servants along the way. When everyone saw the lady coming back, they all bowed and greeted her with respectful smiles on their faces.

When walking through a courtyard, Xiang Zhu suddenly stopped and looked at a tree in her yard and whispered, "Madam, that tree was newly planted. It looks like it has been several years old."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly. Xiang Zhu was reminding her that there were new changes at home. She said softly, "Zhu'er, this shows that things at home are always going on. We have to adapt to these changes."

The two continued walking forward and came to the main hall of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion. The hall was filled with various antique calligraphy and paintings, which were very elegant. Lu Yundi sat down and said to Xiang Zhu, "Zhu'er, go and ask Yao to come over. I have something to ask her."

Xiang Zhu responded and turned to invite Yao. After a while, Yao came to the main hall. She was wearing a gorgeous dress and had a proud smile on her face.

Yao walked into the main hall, glanced at Lu Yundi, and sat down opposite her. She smiled and said, "Yundi, you're back. I heard that you're doing very well outside. I really envy you."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly, but there was a hint of sharpness in her eyes: "Mother, I came back this time and I want to ask you something."