Green clothes are not as good as red jade, whatever dissatisfaction is shown on the face at the scene.

  Song Chuyi smiled and looked at her: "If you continue with this temper, even I won't be able to handle you."

  She can't let them vent their temper just because of the green clothes and red jade, the tragic situation of her previous life is still vivid in her mind, she doesn't want to and can't repeat the same mistake.

  Lu Jing thought of Song Chuyi's repeated warnings to think thrice before acting, and she couldn't help but stick out her tongue in embarrassment: "I forgot again, but this Wang servant is really annoying. She dares to tell lies with her eyes wide open without fearing a slap on the mouth, I really can't swallow this."

  Song Chuyi put the ball of thread back into the basket, saying with a heavy heart: "Even if it's hard to swallow, you have to swallow. I'm not always able to protect you and smooth things over for you by your side. This house is still not a copper wall or an iron fortress, and Wang Yiniang has been looking at you with disfavor for a long time... Especially after today's events, the second wife will probably hate me like a thorn in her eye and a stab in her flesh, and she won't hesitate to take it out on you. If you're not more careful from now on, I'm afraid even your bones won't be left intact!"

  The girl in green was actually a very clever little servant, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to stay by Song Chuyi's side until the end of her previous life. She thought about the pros and cons and nodded heavily: "I understand, miss, I'll definitely change."

  Hong Yu put away the ball of yarn and the shoe pattern, then took over the conversation: "Miss, where is she?" She pointed out the window, clearly referring to Qing Tao.

  Qing Tao, this little girl is quite different from Huang Yao. In the past, she was diligent and worked hard with her head down, but after Song Chuyi fell ill and became different from before, she seemed to have become especially careful and sensitive, and even stopped going to the second courtyard.

  Such a clever and resourceful girl, if she can be won over to one's own side, is worth more than killing her with a stick.

  Just then, Xu Ayi had already entered the door, holding a bamboo basket in her hand, filled with fresh spring shoots. She smiled and handed the basket to Green Clothes, who was beaming with joy: "This year, Green Clothes' father went up the mountain to dig shoots, and he got a huge haul, digging out several large baskets of them. I brought some back for Old Lady to taste."

  Song Chuyi also smiled and said: "That's great, I'm sure the old lady will come to find you at most after a while, and you happen to bring this over."

  Mrs. Xü's face, which had been relaxed and cheerful, turned solemn, and she stared blankly for a moment before asking: "Did Miss Yùshū really tattle to the old lady? But can this be allowed to pass? Won't the old lady just fine that yellow jade a few months' worth of silver and consider the matter settled...? If so, won't our situation in the future be even more awkward?"

  "Mom, just do what I said and Huang Yao won't be able to get away with just a fine." Song Chuyi saw that she was still clenching her fists, seemingly still a bit uneasy, so she spoke softly: "Auntie, don't worry, I have confidence in handling this matter. You just need to do what I said and it'll be fine."

  Mrs. Xu instinctively felt that Song Chuyi's words were true, so she calmed down and carefully thought about what to say when the old lady asked her questions later, making sure there would be no mistakes or omissions anywhere. The old lady was a sharp person, and if there was even a slight inconsistency, she might become suspicious.

  As expected, soon Yulan came in with a smile, holding a delicate and exquisite lamp, and said to Song Chuyi: "Sixth sister, come and see this new and interesting thing!"

  She said, handing the lamp to Song Chuyi with a smile: "Look, this lamp is a sheep's horn lamp from Yunnan, and it can be replaced when the wax oil inside is burned out. It's seven or eight times brighter than ordinary lamps, and it doesn't hurt your eyes at night. The key is that it looks good, and the old lady only got two of them. She kept one for herself and asked me to bring the other one to you."

  Song Chuyi hastily reached out to take it and looked at it again, smiling: "It turns out that Yunnan has such good things, I really haven't seen them before."

  On the other hand, Yu Lan thanked him again and gave him a purse as a New Year's gift for running this errand.

  "This year's gift I received, but the girl took care of me a bit, and it would be good to help me with one more thing, otherwise it would be in vain for me to take on this task. Yulan and Song Chuyi's recent relationship has become increasingly good, and when speaking, they didn't have much restraint: "I need to borrow Xu Niangniang from your side for a while, I heard that her egg custard is extremely good, and today the big madam wants to make this dish to send to the old lady, so it's inevitable that we'll have to trouble Xu Niangniang again."

  "Of course." Song Chuyi hurriedly smiled and waved her hand: "What's the trouble, Auntie Xu loves to cook. Besides, I'll also have a share of fresh food tonight."

  Xu Ayi had also put down her work with a smile and accompanied Yulan out, chatting and laughing along the way.

  The main hall was quiet, the sun had already set halfway down, and from under the eaves, only a red fiery cloud could be seen.

  The old lady was leaning on the couch looking at something, saw them coming in, and first handed it to Huang Ayi. Pointing to the chair next to her, she said to Xu Ayi: "You sit down."

  Mrs. Xu was so shocked that she took a few steps back and repeatedly said "I don't dare".

  Mrs. Song did not force her anymore, but instead asked: "Who is in charge of Xiaoyi's room now?"

  Xu Ayi bowed her head and replied cautiously: "Nowadays, Wang Ayi is in charge of the affairs inside Sixth Miss's room, while I am in charge of Miss's daily life."

  "I remember that at the beginning, Tingting...the majority of things she left behind were all stored in the warehouse for everyone's income. The remaining jewelry, hairpins, clothes, fabrics, medicinal prescriptions, and snacks were all reserved for Xiaoyi to use when she grew up, and they were all left with you. Now, where are these things?"

  It's finally here!

  Mrs. Xue became even more cautious and almost without thinking said: "These things were originally all kept by me for the young lady, and the receipts are also here with me. It's just that later Mrs. Wang said it was inconvenient for her to take care of these things, so the second mistress handed them over to her to keep. As for the jewelry and hairpins, they were all locked in a box by Da Ya Huang, she kept the key."

  "How can a young girl who hasn't even gotten married yet be in charge of managing the family's finances?!" Old Lady Song's tone was somewhat unpleasant: "What does she know?"

  Xu Ayi lowered her head even further and didn't dare respond.

  Mrs. Song hesitated for a moment and ordered Zilan: "Go and bring over Old Lady Wang and Huang Yao."

  Xu Ayi looked somewhat embarrassed and opened her mouth: "Wang Ayi has already taken leave to go home... Huang Yao is still at the second lady's place and hasn't come back."

  Old Lady Song was truly furious at this moment. On New Year's Eve, the housekeeper in charge of the house asked for leave?! What kind of leave is she asking for? Serving which master?!

  These people are deceitful and cunning, not only do they embezzle their master's property, but they also take leave whenever they want and come and go as they please. What do they think the Bo Mansion is?

  Old Lady Song's chest heaved violently for a while before she let out a cold laugh.