MTL - My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

The man probably sensed Du Jingyi's attitude, so he spoke in a hurry. However, his opening completely blocked his way.

Before Du Jingyi could say anything, Butler He started scolding him.

“It’s your turn to make irresponsible remarks in this house? Madam hasn’t even spoken yet. What are you being so weird about here?”

He was the person in charge of the outer house, so he certainly had power. He was so frightened that Deng Gong, who was still somewhat proud, took two steps back. He immediately knelt down and spoke.

　　"I'm just ignorant, I'm just ignorant. I'm just afraid that this guy has evil intentions and deceives my wife, so I opened such a mouth in a hurry."

He had done things in Sui'an City, so he naturally knew that if the people above him were unhappy, it would only take one or two sentences to talk to you, so he was very worried.

It was his behavior that made Master Na Cezhou feel a little embarrassed. Standing there, he didn't know whether to kneel or not. Finally, he looked at Butler He for help.

When Du Jingyi saw this, he smiled slightly and said calmly.

“Master Deng, don’t be too nervous. There is no cannibalism in the general’s palace. What do you call this master?”

“The younger one’s surname is Zhao, and his single name is Ping, which means Ping Ping.”

"Oh? Look, a nephew in my family also used this word. It has a very good meaning."

Zhao Ping didn't think it was a compliment, especially because it was backed up by what the person said before, so he could only smile and nod, and didn't dare to say anything else.

"Master Zhao, don't be nervous. It's just that I want to repair the yard, so I'm picky. I'm not from a wealthy family, so I've heard a lot about bathhouses. Young boys are at the right age, so there's no need to No matter how expensive it is, it just needs to be strong and durable, and the water outlet should be larger. The most important thing is not to slip."

"This is not difficult. Cezhou is rich in cobblestones. Just lay some on the ground and make them slightly raised. Even if you are barefoot, you will not fall easily."

Hearing this, Du Jingyi laughed.

"Master Zhao's method is to my liking. It sounds good to me. Let's do this. I'll get five hundred taels of silver from Butler He later. I'll first make a drawing according to the effect I want, and contact you as well. The master will also give me a drawing, and if I am satisfied with it, then I will leave the work to you."

Zhao Ping probably didn't expect to be able to take this order in the end, so he looked at Du Jingyi in surprise, but was reminded by the cherry next to him.

“Master Zhao was so happy that he forgot to thank Madam?”

With one sentence, Zhao Ping came to his senses and quickly thanked him.

“The drawings are not difficult, but the little one is illiterate, so when the time comes, I will have to use oral instructions. Maybe Madam can understand them.”

 “This is simple, as long as you can explain it clearly.”

"Okay! Let me give it a try when I get back, and I will keep the five hundred taels of silver. If Madam uses us tomorrow, we will put the discount on the materials. If she doesn't use us, we will definitely return them intact!"

 These last words touched Du Jingyi’s heart.

Being able to say this means that he is not a greedy person and earns the money he deserves. With this consensus, Du Jingyi feels much more comfortable.

 “Well, then the General’s Mansion is waiting for good news from you.”

"Don't worry, madam!" Seeing the matter being decided like this, Master Deng, who was kneeling beside him, was a little unhappy, with eyes full of unwillingness. However, since Du Jingyi and Butler He were still there, he could only endure it.

Du Jingyi disliked such arrogant people the most, so he sent away ten taels of silver and left the front hall. When he left, he glanced at Butler He, and after receiving a positive reply, he left with peace of mind. .

After taking the purse of ten taels of silver, Master Deng still wanted to talk more, so he pushed the silver back and spoke in a good voice.

"Please also ask Butler He for help. Even if a little bit can leak out from the cracks of Madam's fingers, it will be enough for us people to eat and drink for half a year. Such a big yard and so many things can only be done by a few country bumpkins from Cezhou. How can we do it well? I also worked as a supervisor in Sui'an City. Otherwise, if I come and watch them do it, I can do it more decently!"

Hearing what this man said, Steward He was very unhappy.

So he simply moved the general out and scolded him sternly.

"Master Deng's words and actions are unreasonable. My wife has chosen things. How can I, a manager, be my wife's boss? Supervisor? There are so many people in the family, do we need you as an outsider to be the supervisor? Also, don't move. Just talk about the Cezhou bumpkin, be careful to offend the wrong people, you still don’t know anything!”

 His words frightened Master Deng.

 “What...who did I offend?”

"Our general said when he first arrived in Cezhou, this is his second hometown. You are a person who wants to find a job in the government, and the one who talks and talks is a Cezhou bumpkin. How can my wife like this? This is also true. Even if we hear it, and the lady is kind-hearted, we can just give you a warning, but if the general hears it, watch your tongue!"

Upon hearing this, Master Deng quickly covered his mouth and shook his head.

Now he understood why he failed to accept such a good job, so he regretted it, but it was useless because he was soon invited out of the general's mansion.

Seeing Zhao Ping and the others leaving happily, Master Deng was naturally aggrieved.

But no matter how dissatisfied he was, he did not dare to say another word. He could only grunt twice before leaving, and then went straight to shopkeeper Yao's shop to discuss it.

 He walked in a hurry, but he didn't notice that there was a shadow following behind him.

 In the wine shop.

Shopkeeper Yao is calculating the accounts as usual. Now that the weather is getting hotter, the amount of wine consumed is also increasing, so he naturally has to bring in more.

 Because of the relationship between the Duke's Mansion and the General's Mansion, the goods they got from the Du family and the Han family were 20% cheaper than from outside, so what he sold was relatively cheap, so the business was booming.

Just when I was thinking that this year would be another good harvest year, I saw Master Deng walking in angrily, and complained when he saw Shopkeeper Yao.

“There are so many rules in the General’s Mansion, why didn’t you explain it clearly to me beforehand? Well, now that I have offended my wife, how can I still benefit from it in the future?”

"what happened?"

Shopkeeper Zhanger Yao asked confusedly, and Master Deng kept talking like he was pouring beans out of a bamboo tube.

　　After hearing this, shopkeeper Yao’s expression turned ugly and he complained repeatedly.