Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 208 - 84 Zhao Chun_2

Chapter 208: Chapter 84: Zhao Chun_2 Chapter 208 -84: Zhao Chun_2 Nanny Deng was somewhat reluctant, “The business makes five or six times the rent every year. It’s a pity to just give it up.” Nanny Deng was Madam Ma’s confidant and knew about the income from these dowries. The rent for a shop was about two thousand silver a year, but if the market was good, the annual surplus could be over ten thousand silver, and even in average conditions, the income could be five to six thousand silver.

Yueyao did not know that the two shops were making so much money, “Mother, I know nothing about doing business. If these shopkeepers deceive me, I am helpless. Since I don’t have the ability to make money, rather than being deceived by them, it’s safer just to collect rent. Mother, you have to let go to broaden your path ahead.”

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Nanny Deng felt somewhat ashamed, “The old servant has lived for so many years, yet has not seen as clearly as you have.” Indeed, having more money is not necessarily a good thing for a young lady.

Yueyao smiled bitterly inside; she was actually about the same age as her mother inside.

Hua Lei had not told Yueyao about Liu Er’s affair, but that didn’t mean Nanny Deng wouldn’t ask. Nanny Deng got the news, and her expression was not good.

Yueyao watched as Nanny Deng entered the bedroom, looking like she had something to say. Yueyao shook her head, “Mother, let’s talk after I finish this page.” Yueyao did not like to be disturbed by external matters during her calligraphy and painting, as it greatly diminished the quality.

After Yueyao finished her calligraphy, the maid spread out the paper. Yueyao then washed her hands, “What happened to Liu Er?” Her mother’s expression indicated that Liu Er had done something embarrassing again.

Nanny Deng talked about the affair of Liu Er and his wife. The Old Madam had only punished the couple and did not send them to the manor; they continued doing what they had been doing before.

Yueyao was surprised, “You said Liu Er still treats his wife as before.” Initially, she thought Liu Er would take out his anger on his wife, but surprisingly, he continued to treat her as usual. This was rare and showed that Liu Er was a remarkably decent man. However, being decent was not enough, as having a wife who could not keep a secret was a liability. Such people could be entrusted with trivial matters, but never with anything important.

Nanny Deng agreed with Yueyao’s statement, “Miss, there are still reliable people in the outer court. Old Master’s Attendants, Zhao Chun and Ma San, are also very loyal to the Old Master. Zhao Chun’s connections within the estate are much stronger than Liu Er’s. Ma San, placed in the manor, might be somewhat troublesome to use.”

After thinking it over, Yueyao asked, “How is he doing in the accounting room?”

Nanny Deng sighed slightly, “Not well.” Being placed in the accounting room was clearly a way to marginalize him, and since the staff there resented him, his situation could not be good.

Yueyao thought for a moment, “Mother, Tingzheng is young and still needs experienced people to guide him in interacting with people. If Zhao Chun is reliable, I think he could be suitable. Do you think he is up to the task? Not only does he need to be loyal, but his character must also be good, without lacking in either.”

Nanny Deng confidently responded, “Miss, rest assured, Zhao Chun has been with the Old Master since he was five years old. If he were not loyal and of good character, the Old Madam would not have let him stay so close to the Old Master all these years.” This was absolute loyalty.

Yueyao was not surprised by this, having previously inquired about Zhao Chun and Ma San from Nanny Hao and had a fair understanding of their situation, “Then, Mother, you also agree to let him serve Tingzheng.”

Nanny Deng naturally agreed, “Miss, there is no one more suitable than Zhao Chun.” Previously, there were many loyal people, but now not a few had gone to serve the main branch. Nanny Deng did not share these thoughts with Yueyao, fearing that it would worry her, yet Zhao Chun had not pledged allegiance to the main branch.

Yueyao did not think further, “Then let him follow Tingzheng!” Tingzheng was already six years old and there was a lot he needed to learn to support the second branch. With Zhao Chun by his side to offer guidance, he believed there would be fewer mistakes to correct. Although she had lived twenty years longer, she was very poor at interpersonal relationships, let alone unaware of external affairs, and was still finding her way.

Of course, Yueyao had to first speak with the Old Madam to get her approval. Currently, Tingzheng had only the young servant Ah Hai by his side, without any Attendant. The Old Madam had previously not mentioned it, leaving Yueyao to make the arrangements. The Old Madam was not expecting Yueyao to think of Zhao Chun, “Why would you think of Zhao Chun?” Zhao Chun was a capable assistant by the younger son’s side, but after his return, he had been assigned to the accounting room, and she had turned a blind eye to this. Because Zhao Chun was the younger son’s close aide, Fanger was certainly not going to rely on him. Now that Yueyao was using him, it was indeed suitable, yet the Old Madam was somewhat worried.