The words of the mayor Zhou Bao served as a reminder to Liu Yijin. Although he got rid of Zhou Bao and his son, he also succeeded in getting his name with the mayor.
Liu Yijin woke up from his initial excitement and realized the seriousness of the consequences.
However, since the mayor did not go into details, it means that there is still room for maneuver in this matter.
It's just a matter of spending a little more money.
Although Liu Yijin didn't have any money, the eldest lady did.
After burying Zhou Papi in the afternoon, Liu Yijin asked Erzhuzi and others to hang the plaque of 'Charity House' above the gate of Zhou's mansion.
"One pound, come on."
After Wang Ying finished speaking, she turned around and walked towards her yard. Liu Yijin, who was not sure what was going on, followed and said, "What do you want the second lady to do?"
"Did you order Zhou Shun and Zhou Biao to be beaten to death?"
"Madam, these two people slandered the eldest lady, and their intentions were sinister. The servants in the house couldn't stand it, so they rushed to attack them. Who knew that these two people knew they were wrong, so they bumped into the rockery and died."
Wang Ying was silent for a moment and just said: "Even if they are disrespectful to the eldest lady, two people died after all. What are you going to do about this?"
Wang Ying's scorching eyes made Liu Yijing a little bit at a loss: "Young man, listen to the Second Madam."
Wang Ying smiled: "You should listen to the eldest lady."
Liu Yijin pretended to be dumbfounded: "I listen to Madam, and I also listen to you, Madam."
Wang Ying didn't care: "One pound, between you and the eldest lady?"
Liu Yijin's heart tightened and he said hurriedly: "Second Madam, you are worrying too much. The relationship between me and the eldest lady is master and servant. At best, it is that of godmother and godson."
Wang Ying looked Liu Yijin up and down: "It's no wonder, what woman doesn't like a young man like you. The eldest lady knows some experience and skills, so she won't treat you badly."
These words made Liu Yijin's heart beat loudly. His second wife, Wang Ying, was known as an elegant and pure person in the family. She didn't expect that she could say such harsh words today.
He has always been afraid to get too close to this woman because the second lady is too mysterious, and there must be a reason why she takes the initiative to approach him so frequently.
However, Liu Yijin knew that he had always held the initiative. As long as he waited and waited, the second lady would lose her temper one day.
Seeing Liu Yijin's silence, Wang Ying gently picked up the tea cup and said, "The position of housekeeper in the house is vacant. Who do you think is the most suitable person to fill it?"
"Everything is decided by the First Madam and the Second Madam."
Wang Ying waved her hand: "I can't make the decision on this matter. You can discuss it with the eldest lady. After all, you and the eldest lady are very close, but I do think that the second pillar next to you is a talent that can be made."
Wang Ying's burning eyes made Liu Yijin feel uneasy.
Liu Yijin was a little confused: "Since the Second Madam thinks Zhu Zhu is good, let him be the housekeeper."
Wang Ying chuckled: "I don't mean anything else. After all, you are the young master of the house now, so naturally you have to choose a good butler. Are you right?"
Liu Yijin didn't know what was going on. Faced with Wang Ying's understatement, he felt even more unsure: "Second Madam, there are only two of us here. If you have anything to say, you might as well say it directly."
Wang Ying looked straight at Liu Yijin: "Although I am the second wife in the house, I know the character of everyone in the house very well, but I only missed you."
"If you hadn't been here all the time, I would have thought you were a different person.
These words made Liu Yijin's heart skip a beat, and he said awkwardly: "The second lady is joking, I am Liu Yijin."
Looking at Wang Ying's straight eyes, Liu Yijin's heart skipped a beat and he said hurriedly: "If nothing happens, Madam, I'll go out first."
"There's no rush." Wang Ying walked to the window and said, "The maid will not come to my room without my order. You can stay here for a while and it'll be fine."
Liu Yijin looked at Wang Ying's slightly red face and couldn't help but feel something in his heart. For a moment, both of them fell silent.
Liu Yijin was heartbroken and walked gently to Wang Ying's side. He glanced at Wang Ying's side face. His skin was better maintained than the eldest lady's, and there was a faint fragrance coming from her body. Such a mature person The breath made Liu Yijin's heart tremble: "Second Madam."
Wang Ying's slightly panting voice came from the quiet room: "Yes."
Wang Ying turned around and looked at Liu Yijin, who was close at hand: "Yijin, Madam and I are both old. You should worry more about the affairs of the house."
"Madam, you are serious. This is all the boy's responsibility."
Liu Yijin looked at Wang Ying's delicate face and unexpectedly raised his hand.
"What do you want to do?"
Wang Ying couldn't help but feel panicked.
Liu Yijin awkwardly picked off a piece of dead leaf from Wang Ying's head and said awkwardly: "Second Madam has been worrying too much lately, so she still needs to pay attention to her health."
The chatter and laughter of the maids could be heard outside the door, and Wang Ying hurriedly took a step back.
After leaving the second lady's room, Liu Yijin went directly to the first lady's place. Song Lian was letting her maid comb her hair. When she saw Liu Yijin walking in, she smiled and said, "You're just in time, come over and comb your godmother's hair."
After the maid left, Song Lian turned around and was about to hug Liu Yijin. Liu Yijin was startled: "Madam, you can't do this."
"There's nothing you can't do. It's normal for a godmother to hold her godson."
Seeing the desire in Song Lian's eyes, Liu Yijin felt uneasy.
"When I was here before, you dared to secretly scratch me. Now that I'm gone, you're even more timid."
After speaking, Song Lian chuckled and said with stern eyes: "Besides, this is in my room, what are you afraid of?"
Dizzy.
Having just experienced the unpredictable behavior of the Second Madam, and now having to suffer the torture of the Eldest Madam, Liu Yijin waved his hands hurriedly: "Madam, I came today to see you for something important."
Song Lian naturally grabbed Liu Yijin: "Isn't this an important matter?"
Liu Yijin trembled slightly and took a deep breath: "Madam, now is not the time for chaos. Human lives are at stake. The mayor already knows about Zhou Shun's death."
Song Lian was startled, and she suddenly exerted force on her palms: "Then what should we do?"
"Madam, please let go first."
"How about you take some money and go to the mayor's house to buy some?"
"I came here to discuss this matter with Madam. What do you think is appropriate?"
Song Lian gritted her teeth: "Then give me another thousand taels? No more."
The place where the mayor Zhou Bao lived was not far away. It was dark, and Liu Yijin walked into Zhou Bao's house with six thousand taels of silver in his pocket.
When he heard that Liu Yijin was coming, Zhou Bao greeted him with a smile: "Brother, you are really on time."
Zhou Bao turned to a woman in her thirties and said, "You go to the kitchen and cook two more dishes, while my brother Yijin and I have a few more drinks."
Liu Yijin saw that although the woman was petite in stature, she was very pretty. She must be Mrs. Zhou Bao, so he hurriedly said: "Sister-in-law, you don't have to be so polite. I'll just sit down and leave."
Zhou Bao was not polite and went straight to the point: "Did you bring the things?"
Liu Yijin took out the banknote and said, "Here is six thousand taels. Please help me with Zhou Shun and Zhou Biao's affairs."
Zhou Bao took advantage of the situation and picked up the banknote: "I think you are loyal enough, so I will tell the truth. Zhou Shun's wife did come to town to report the matter to the official, but it was just a matter of spending more money. You are here." A thousand taels is more than enough."
"As for the charity home plaque, it doesn't cost that much. I'll refund the rest to you."
Liu Yijin smiled and said: "In the future, the affairs of Zhou Mansion need more attention from adults. Besides, this money is also what my two ladies want. I hope the mayor will accept it."
Zhou Bao laughed: "If that's the case, then I would be disrespectful."
Liu Yijin knew that for Qinghe Town, the mayor was a parental official who wore many hats. If Liu Yijin wanted to stabilize in the Zhou Mansion, in addition to the eldest lady as his backer, he must rely on Zhou Bao in front of him.
"That's a pound. Zhou Bapi's funeral is over. There are still many things to deal with in the Zhou Mansion. You used to be a long-term worker, so you may not understand many things."
"As the saying goes, if you have money, you will be surrounded by relatives. If you have no money, even dogs will ignore you."
"Besides, if the four ladies in the mansion can't protect each other, everyone has a small idea. If you want to stay in Zhou Mansion for a long time, you can't just rely on the eldest lady Song Lian."
Liu Yijin hurriedly bowed: "Please give me some advice from the mayor."
Zhou Bao tapped his fingers on the tabletop: "Actually, the matter is not that complicated. I think you might as well accept the other three ladies."
"Mayor, you can't do this!"
Zhou Bao laughed and said, "I have heard a little bit about the affair between you and the eldest lady. If you can attack the eldest lady, then the other three ladies can be easily captured."
