Poor Lady

After half a month of marrying into the Gu family, Qi Surong basically recognized everyone in the Gu family. Combined with the memory of the previous life, she had a relatively comprehensive understanding of the situation in the Gu family's backyard.

The Gu family's house is only a medium-sized house in the capital, with 76 servants and 32 nurses. Several masters of the Gu family, including Gu Jinyun, are more lenient towards their servants, and they are not very particular about etiquette. As long as they do their jobs well, they don't steal chickens and dogs, and they don't cause trouble. Most of the small mistakes are usually closed eyes. One eye, so the inner courtyard of the Gu family does not have the strict grading and cumbersome rules like the famous families.

If the Gu family was just an ordinary businessman's family, it would be okay to keep the status quo, but now the Gu family has gradually begun to contact the powerful and powerful in the capital, and in the future, he may often have to entertain some people with status and status. In this way, the etiquette of servants will become especially important. If they are rude, they will lose the face of the Gu family. The guests may not reprimand them in person, but they will feel contempt, and may even stop being invited to the door.

Qi Surong came from a well-known family, and all the servants in the mansion had undergone strict training. They are generally good at observing words and expressions, adapting to changes, and have a certain understanding of the dress, hobbies, habits, taboos, etc. of nobles and nobles, and will not neglect others at will.

As for the servants of the Gu family, they only need to know the rules. For example, Fang He, the girl in Shuangshuang, saw Qi Surong for the first time, she was scornful, behaved casually, and did not know how to speak properly. Qi Surong's husband is the eldest young master of the Gu family. The old woman is no longer alive. She is the most important mistress of the Gu family, but Fang He treats this lightly. If he sees a distinguished guest doing the same thing in the future, the Gu family is afraid that he will be slandered and ridiculed.

Qi Surong has experienced a lifetime of hardships. Originally, there was nobility and standard manners and etiquette everywhere, but only the bones were left after being polished by time. After the rebirth, she is no longer proud of this, but the thoughtful etiquette is not only a manifestation of self-cultivation, but also respect for others.

After half a month of observation, Qi Surong finally decided to start rectifying Gu's inner courtyard. Of course, this matter must be reported to the father-in-law and husband first.

Gu Jinyun said, "You are the hostess, and you have the final say on how to manage the house."

Gu Chang was even more refreshing, and with a big wave of his hand, let her go and do it.

With the support of the two, Qi Surong no longer had any scruples.

The first step is to serve uniformly. The house is mainly divided into six parts: hall, inner room, study, courtyard, kitchen, and stables. Qi Surong planned to design six kinds of clothing, with the most particular about the costumes in the hall, the inner room and the study. The servants in the hall are mainly responsible for receiving guests. Their clothes must be kept clean and tidy, and their appearance must be correct. The inner room is mainly a maid, who often goes in and out of the bedroom to take care of the owner's diet and daily life. The servants in the study are responsible for sorting out books and letters. As for the servants who manage the courtyards, kitchens, stables and other places, all they do is rough work, and the servants should be mainly dark and resistant to dirt.

Qi Surong didn't plan to design clothes with too big differences in style. There are two styles for men and women. Then, according to different divisions, he makes slight changes in color, placket and some small accessories. The color of the male servant's clothing is mainly blue, and the color of the maid's clothing is mainly red, and then different patterns are embroidered to distinguish it.

"Shuangshuang, come and try it." Qi Surong picked up a skirt and gestured, "Your new clothes are ready."

Both of them touched their clothes with excitement on their faces.

"Sister-in-law, can you change your clothes?" Qi Surong said gently.

Shuangshuang agreed only after a moment of hesitation. During this period of time, they have been with Qi Surong, and both of them gradually developed dependence and trust in her.

Qi Surong smiled, motioned to Ping'er to stand guard at the door, and then pulled Shuang Shuang to her side, helping her to undress while talking to her to distract her.

After a while, only the apron was left on Shuangshuang's body. Qi Surong turned behind her, and at a glance, she saw that there were several bruise marks of different shades on her back, like the pinch marks of fingers. This kind of mark is not only on the back, but also seems to be on the front.

Qi Surong frowned, and touched the traces with her hands, her body trembled, she avoided the side, and said in a low voice, "No, both are afraid of the pain..."

"Shuangshuang, who did this?" Qi Surong stroked her hair and asked, "Is it Fang He?"

Both nodded and shook their heads.

"Nanny?"

Shuangshuang still nodded and shook his head.

"Who is it? Can Shuangshuang tell my sister-in-law? My sister-in-law promises not to tell anyone, and treat it as our secret."

Shuangshuang frowned and pouted, "Shuangshuang can't tell my sister-in-law."

"why?"

"Fangfang said that if she told others, Shuangshuang would be sold far, far away, and she would never see her father and brother again."

"Nonsense, who has the courage to sell Shuangshuang." Qi Surong touched her head and said, "Don't be afraid, tell my sister-in-law, it will be fine."

Shuangshuang flattened his mouth and cried, "Woooo, don't say it, don't say... woo..."

"Okay, don't say it, don't say it." Qi Surong quickly wiped her tears, "Don't cry, both of you will cry, let's wear new clothes?"

Both sobbed and nodded.

Qi Surong picked up the dresses and helped her put them on one by one. With tears in their eyes, they stared at her blankly, with a hint of admiration in their eyes.

"Okay, come and look in the mirror." Qi Surong pulled her to the mirror.

The dresses on both of them are made of light pink and dark blue. The front and cuffs are embroidered with a few dancing colorful butterflies. The sleeves are wide and the waist is thin, fresh and chic.

Qi Surong picked out a butterfly hairpin from the jewelry box, put it on both of them, and tied a butterfly tassel around her waist.

"Our pair is so beautiful," she complimented with a smile.

"Really?" Shuangshuang smiled brightly, "I'm going to show Daddy and them."

"Wait." Qi Surong grabbed her, pressed her on the chair, scratched her face and said, "The tears on my face are not dry, so your father and brother will not feel bad when they see it, sister-in-law will wipe it for you ."

Both nodded happily, shaking their legs, as if they couldn't wait.

Qi Surong wiped her face with a towel, then applied powder, thrush her eyebrows, and touched her lips... The movements were skillful and elegant.

Both of them stared at each other, their eyes full of admiration. Sister-in-law is so powerful, her fingers seem to be playing the piano.

"Okay, let Ping'er take you to find Daddy."

"Okay!" Shuangshuang jumped up, the pendant on his head swayed, then opened his hands and flew out like a butterfly.

"Miss San, slow down." Ping'er hurriedly chased after him.

At this time, Gu Chang and Gu Jinyun were entertaining guests in the courtyard. The person who came was Gu Jinyun's friend xx. They hadn't sent a greeting card before, and the servant didn't notify Qi Surong in time, so she didn't know, otherwise she wouldn't let Shuang Shuang to disturb.

"Daddy, big brother!" Shuangshuang's excited voices came from far away.

The three of them in the courtyard looked at the sound, and saw a pink-dressed girl happily running towards this side, with her long sleeves and belt swaying, she passed through the flower group like a dancing butterfly.

After getting close, a burst of floral fragrance came to the nostrils.

Gu Jinyun stepped forward to support her to prevent her from falling.

His cheeks were flushed, and his eyes flashed with brilliance and vigor, which made people smile unconsciously at first glance.

"How many times have I said that girls should be dignified and don't run around like crazy." Gu Chang scolded with a laugh.

Shuangshuang jumped in front of Daddy, turned around happily, and asked, "Daddy, look, does Shuangshuang's new clothes look good?"

"Good-looking." Although Gu Chang is rough, but seeing his daughter's dress, he also feels bright.

"Brother, what do you think? Does Shuangshuang's new clothes look good?" Shuangshuang turned to Gu Jinyun again.

Gu Jinyun nodded: "It looks good."

"Hee hee." Shuangshuang was in high spirits and looked at **** with a smile, regardless of whether they knew each other or not, they also asked, "Does the new clothes look good?"

"Good-looking." **** looked at her in a trance. "Clothes look good, and people look better."

Satisfied, they both flew away and danced lightly in the garden.

"She is Jin Yun's little sister, the third young lady of your house?" **** asked.

"It's Shemei." Gu Jinyun said, "I'm sorry, Shemei is like a child at heart and behaves erratically, don't take offense."

"No no." **** shook his head and smiled, "Miss San is lively and cheerful, very pleasant."

Gu Jinyun glanced at him and found that he was still looking at the direction where Shuangshuang disappeared. His eyes were dark, and his heart was reluctant. Although Shuangshuang was cute, her flaws meant that she could not be like an ordinary woman. I am afraid that no good family would be willing to tolerate her and love her in this life.

Although xx's character is good, it may not be able to accept Shuangshuang's defects.

"What? Dad and husband are meeting guests?" Qi Surong looked at Ping'er.

"Yes, the third lady ran too fast just now, and it was too late for the servant to stop her." Ping'er replied.

"Did that pair bother them?"

"It looks like it should be fine." Ping'er thought about it and said, "The guest seems to be familiar with the eldest young master."

"That's good." Then she frowned again. When a guest came to the door, there was no servant to report to her. It seemed that it was time for her to establish her prestige as the hostess. It would be her dereliction of duty if the same thing happened again.

In Qi's house before, such a thing had never happened, so Qi Surong was also negligent. Besides, she has just married into the Gu family, and she has not officially managed it yet.

"Ping'er, you help me draw up a list these days, and record the names and schedules of all the servants in the inner room." Qi Surong instructed, "I will ask Liuzi to assist you."

The sixth son is Gu Jinyun's personal servant.

"Yes."

The next day, Qi Surong called the housekeeper over.

The housekeeper of the Gu family, surnamed Li, is a middle-aged man in his forties and has been in the Gu family for seven or eight years.

"Butler Li, bring the account book of the inner courtyard, I want to check it."

"Madam, checking the account book requires the permission of the master and the eldest young master, and the young dare not make the decision."

"Since I said I want to look it up, of course, I have already obtained the permission of my father and husband. You can just do as instructed, and you don't need to ask more." Qi Surong looked at him with a cold expression.

"Yes, I'll do it when I'm young."

But for a moment, Butler Li brought the account book over.

Qi Surong said: "You go down, I will return it to you after reading it."

"Madam, don't you need to explain it to you?"

Qi Surong looked at him coldly, and Ping'er immediately said: "Didn't you hear what the lady said? Please leave the housekeeper Li first, and the lady will call you after reading it."

Butler Li retreated hesitantly.

Qi Surong took a deep breath and slowly opened the account book.

In the evening, when Gu Jinyun came back, Qi Surong didn't greet him as usual, so he couldn't help but be surprised.

Entering the house, she found her embroidering by candlelight.

"It's night, embroidery can easily hurt your eyes." Gu Jinyun said.

Qi Surong ignored her and continued to embroider.

Gu Jinyun walked up to her and asked, "Are you in a bad mood?"

"I'll tell you when I'm done embroidering, and that's all that's left." Qi Surong said.

Gu Jinyun then sat aside, drinking tea while waiting. Su Rong seldom treats him coldly, and his appearance now makes him a little uncomfortable.

"Okay." Qi Surong cut off the thread and handed the embroidered thing to Gu Jinyun, "A handkerchief specially embroidered for you."

Gu Jinyun's eyes lit up, he took the embroidered handkerchief over and unfolded it to see that there was a naive little pig embroidered on it.

He looked innocently at his wife, why did he embroider a pig for him?

"You're a fat pig who broke your promise." Qi Surong poked his chest with his fingers.

"When did I break my promise?" Gu Jinyun felt wronged.

"You said that I am the hostess of the Gu family and promised to let me be the housekeeper."

Gu Jinyun nodded.

"But these days, you haven't mentioned it to the servants to make them question my behavior." Qi Surong raised her eyebrows and said, "A questioned hostess, how to keep the house?"

Gu Jinyun touched his nose: "It's true that I didn't think carefully about my husband, and I ask my wife to forgive me."

"It's too late." Qi Surong stood up, raised her chin and said, "The lady is very angry, and asked her husband to lay the floor today."

Gu Jinyun stretched out his arms and hugged her: "Can I ask the lady to be lenient and spare my husband this time?"

"No, no punishment for small mistakes, big mistakes later. You have to lay the floor today."

Qi Surong pushed him away, took the table and bedding from the closet, helped him lay it out in a long-winded manner, then turned around on the bed, and draped the gauze curtain down.

Gu Jinyun looked at the hard floor and the soft bed, and felt a chill in his heart.

However, he is not so easy to pass. After Su Rong fell asleep, he sneaked back to the bed again. When he woke up in the morning, without waiting for Su Rong to go into a rage, Gu Jinyun preempted her and wiped her up.