The next day, Lu Hanxiao went to the military camp, while Si Ning planned to go to the hospital for a walk after getting up, and then went to a hot pot restaurant. He originally planned to open the hot pot restaurant before the Chinese New Year, but things got piled up, so he ignored them. , now that he has some free time, Si Ning plans to find a better life and open the store.
As a result, just after breakfast and packing up, he was about to go out, but Jiang Linrou blocked his way.
"Brother and sister, where are you going?"
Si Ning did not expect to see Jiang Linrou so early in the morning and replied perfunctorily.
"I have something to do. My sister-in-law is busy first."
After bypassing Jiang Linrou and about to leave, Jiang Linrou hurriedly caught up with him in three steps and two steps, walking side by side with Si Ning and said with a smile.
"Sister-in-law knows that you are very busy, so just say a few words."
Si Ning stopped when he heard this and looked at Jiang Linrou with questioning eyes.
Jiang Linrou didn't waste time by making any detours, and directly listed what she wanted to say.
"Sister-in-law has never been a housekeeper, so she is not familiar with things in the house. I would like to ask you if you can ask Butler Wu to assist my sister-in-law."
When Si Ning was able to establish a foothold in the Lu family so quickly, Jiang Linrou felt that a large part of the credit was due to her conquering Butler Wu.
Only with the help of Butler Wu can she be able to navigate the Ning'an Marquis Mansion with ease.
Therefore, the moment Jiang Linrou took over the stewardship, she immediately came to Si Ning to borrow someone. With this person in her hands, it was not difficult to make him betray the master.
Si Ning had no idea about what happened at home, so she nodded.
"Sister-in-law, it's up to you."
Seeing her perfunctory expression, Jiang Linrou felt unhappy, but she still praised Si Ning with tears of gratitude on her face.
Si Ning smiled and interrupted her, "Sister-in-law, is there anything else?"
"Oh, sister-in-law is so confused. There is one more thing. Han Xiao has always been responsible for filling the middle income of the family. Sister-in-law is here to ask you, should I continue to ask for this money from Han Xiao in the future or should I talk to you?"
Si Ning's expression was slightly stagnant. Actually, these words made her a little surprised, and she was surprised by Jiang Linrou's straightforwardness.
She also knew when she took over the housekeeping rights before that most of the expenses of the house were paid by their third room. There was an old lady here at that time, and as Lu Hanxiao was an adopted son, there was nothing wrong with supporting the old lady.
But now that the old lady is gone, and the old Marquis has been away all year round, the family should be separated, but no one mentioned it. It would be nothing to have more than three bedrooms. But Jiang Linrou meant that she planned to let Lu Hanxiao pay for the maintenance of this family. Two brothers.
Jiang Linrou saw that Si Ning's eyes were full of meaning and hurriedly explained.
"An Ning, don't get me wrong. My sister-in-law didn't ask you to raise the family in the third house. It's true that we have some difficulties in the big house for the time being. Your eldest brother and Heng'er are idle at home, and they are really short of money. When they go to the army for patrol, With the income, we naturally have to share the cost of the big house.”
Si Ning understood and nodded.
"What my sister-in-law said is that those who are able work harder. In the future, the expenses of the house will still be borne by our third bedroom."
Sining did not intend to separate this little money from them so clearly. Lu Hanxiao did not intend to leave the Lu family. They would still live under the same roof in the future, so there was no need to care about everything so much.
After all that needed to be said, Si Ning was about to leave, but Jiang Linrou held her back again.
"Sister-in-law, what I told you last night may have come to fruition today. Seeing that the New Year is about to pass, I feel upset when the two of them stay at home."
She joked with a smile, and Si Ning agreed.
"I'm going to ask today."
After leaving the medical clinic, she originally planned to visit Madam Jing'an Hou, but due to the current time, it was better to visit first.
So she went out and asked the coachman to take her to Jing'an Marquis Mansion first. The greeting card had been handed over long ago, and the gifts had been prepared early in the morning.
Si Ning got off the carriage and was welcomed into the house by the maid.
"The British princess is here too and is talking to her in the room."
The little maid was served by Mrs. Jing'an Hou. She was very familiar with Si Ning and was very warm to her.
Si Ning smiled and nodded, then walked towards the backyard.
When passing by Marquis Jing'an's study, Si Ning heard laughter inside and asked suspiciously.
"Is the Marquis here today?"
The little maid nodded, "The fifth prince is here, and the Marquis is waiting inside."
Han Yu is here too?
Si Ning retracted his thoughts and continued walking forward with the maid.
As soon as the two of them arrived at the door, the maid went in to report, and someone came out to greet Sining.
"Sister Ning."
"Mrs. Wang."
Qian Aiyuan was also there. She wore a red jacket today, which made her little face fairer. The smile on her face was a little brighter, and it was not as lifeless as when she first saw her.
Qian Aiyuan stepped forward and held Si Ning's hand with a friendly tone.
"I thought I wouldn't see you today and would visit you tomorrow, but I didn't expect today to be a coincidence."
"Yeah, I see you're a little fatter than before."
"Thanks to sister, come in quickly."
The Marquis of Jing'an and the British Princess inside had already looked towards the door with a smile. When they saw the two holding hands and entering, the smiles on their faces deepened.
"As soon as you came, the room became more lively."
Si Ning greeted the two of them, "May you two ladies have auspicious New Year and everything goes well."
"Why are you so polite? Get up quickly."
Si Ning smiled and nodded, and was pulled to the side by Qian Aiyuan.
As soon as the two sat down, the maid brought a plate with two pink brocade bags on it. The asparagus embroidered on it was very elegant and delicate.
The maid brought the tray to Si Ning and Qian Aiyuan, and Mrs. Jing'an Hou said.
"This is lucky money for you two."
Qian Aiyuan waved her hands hurriedly, "Madam, you can't do this."
Si Ning also said, "Madam, how old are we, how can we still accept your new year's money?"
Mrs. Jing'an Hou looked at the two of them with a smile, "How old are you? In the eyes of Mrs. Qian and I, they are just children. Take it quickly."
The British duchess also nodded and took out her purse from her pocket.
"Madam is right, you are just children in our hearts."
The maid took the purse from the British father-in-law and handed it to Si Ning and Qian Aiyuan.
Naturally, Qian Aiyuan would not refuse the new year's money from her mother, so she accepted it with a smile, and at the same time, she also accepted it from Mrs. Jing'an Hou's purse.
"Thank you, madam. I wish you a long life and all the best."
Si Ning also accepted the red envelope and said congratulations.
The four of them were sitting in the room chatting, and even Mrs. Jing'an Hou noticed the difference in Qian Aiyuan.
"This girl wasn't so talkative before. What good things happened to her today?"
The British princess smiled angrily and replied, "She became more lively because of the help of Aning. She stopped being so serious."
Madam Marquis Jing'an didn't know the inside story, so the British father-in-law chose some and briefly explained it to her.
After hearing this, Mrs. Jing'an couldn't comment on the Wang family's affairs, but she praised Si Ning without hesitation.
The four of them chatted for a while, and Mrs. Jing'an Hou suggested that they go to the garden for a stroll, saying that they had just bought some pots of fine peonies.
This was the elegance of ladies. Si Ning didn't quite understand it, but he still followed obediently.
