Does the villain stepmother have a headache again today!

"You mean, Mrs. Wang is still with her mother?" Ruan Tao asked casually while flipping through the account book in his hand.

I haven't looked at the account books for a while.

At present, Fu Aoquan is in charge of the expenses and expenses of the Hou Mansion in Beijing.

There is also an eldest lady in the nearby mansion who is studying management.

But in the nearby mansion, the eldest lady mostly only needs to read the account books and do the accounting. The housekeeper and the housekeeper mother will help with the accounting and other tasks. She only needs to be able to read, be able to read, and be able to speak meaningfully after reading. Just ask a question.

But what Ruan Tao wanted Fu Aoquan to learn was to keep his own accounts.

With so many expenditures in the mansion, the accounting office in the mansion must be handling them. Those who can come to Fu Aoquan have already recorded them.

Most of Fu Aoquan's accounting was copied.

In Ruan Tao's words, you must first thoroughly understand the account books before you can really read them.

Ruan Tao does not want Fu Aoquan to copy all the records. The "balance sheet", "income statement" and "cash flow statement" are collectively referred to as the three major financial statements. Fu Aoquan only needs to understand the contents of these three statements.

She has the final say on what the account book will look like in the future.

Although it was left to Fu Aoquan to do it, Ruan Tao would still check it regularly.

Throw him out and leave him alone, not because he wants Fu Aoquan to meet him, but because he wants to crush Fu Aoquan to death.

But don't worry too much, just give her a hand.

Ruan Tao frowned and folded the corners of the page.

Such an obvious accounting problem was handled carelessly...

On the other side, He Ma was still talking to her. Multitasking was a common occurrence for Ruan Tao.

Regardless of the importance, it doesn’t mean that everything is unsuitable for multitasking.

For example, what He Ma said, "Didn't Dr. Wang go to the old lady for a follow-up visit? Since the last time the hospital asked Dr. Wang to come to the house to give the old lady a follow-up visit, neither the old lady nor Dr. Wang have done anything. It seems that I have found a confidant. Dr. Wang is an old man from Taiyuan Hospital. He has always been serious about his career and is unwilling to retire. However, because he is too old and has some old eyesight, it is difficult to send Mr. Wang to patients with more serious illnesses in Beijing. The imperial doctor is keen to go to the imperial doctor, just for some convalescent treatments that are not painful or itchy, so the prescriptions prescribed by the imperial doctor every time are mild and suitable for diseases that are not painful or itchy. The old imperial doctor himself also It was depressing to work. But if he didn’t go, and there was really no more work that could be assigned to him in the Tai Hospital, then he would have no choice but to retire. It is true that everyone in the Tai Hospital hopes that Dr. Wang will retire, but Dr. Wang doesn’t want to. Mrs. In fact, the hospital no longer pays Dr. Wang an on-the-job salary, but Dr. Wang is still willing to go. Sometimes they have to pay for the medicinal materials they don’t have. Doctors are paternalistic, but people like Dr. Wang are really rare... "

What can make He Ma, who has always remained rational and objective about unimportant people and things, say this, can only be said that there is no conflict of interest between Dr. Wang and her (Ruan Tao herself).

"Then what? Why does my mother seem to have found a soulmate?" Ruan Tao continued to ask while looking at the account book. When he asked, he did not forget to fold the footer.

He Ma sighed, "Other people think that Mrs. Wang's doctor Fang Zi is gentle. Madam, you also know that my hands and feet are very sensitive. She can eat, drink and sleep. She can also play shuttlecock with the gentlemen and ladies when she has nothing to do. The most annoying thing is that Drinking medicine. When Mrs. Wang told the old lady that she could be gentler, not taking medicine, and just use diet therapy, the old lady’s eyes lit up. She was more concerned about what to eat than what the diet would cure. When Mrs. Wang heard this, she said, Oh, this is the first time that someone not only doesn’t dislike me, but also takes it seriously. When I told him, he even called the kitchen chef and housekeeper. This kind of attention made Mrs. Wang’s vanity the greatest. Satisfied. No matter what Dr. Wang said, the old lady asked the kitchen to do it. After one or two visits, the old lady became familiar with Dr. Wang..."

Ruan Tao looked up at her.

That seems to make sense.

He Ma continued, "Old Madam is satisfied with Dr. Wang. I heard that Dr. Wang is not welcome in the Taiyuan Hospital, so Old Madam is just right. Didn't I meet a lot of old ladies when I went to the Plum Blossom Appreciation Banquet earlier? They have cards. Friends, if you are some theater friends who are a little familiar with it, the old lady will recommend it. If you are not familiar with it, just give me a few words. When people heard what the old lady said, they must be good, so they followed the old lady’s lead and made a special trip there. The hospital invited Dr. Wang to come over for dietary therapy. Others, just to curry favor with the old lady, also invited Dr. Wang to come over for dietary therapy. Then the topic came up when they came to see the old lady... Just like that, back and forth. , Mrs. Wang regards the old lady as her confidant, and the old lady is also very happy with her diet. Every time Mrs. Wang comes, the old lady will make appointments with some old ladies in Beijing, and the madam comes to keep her company. The key is that Mrs. Wang is still close to her. Close, neighbor! No, we are still in the old lady’s garden right now~"

Ruan Tao really didn't expect this.

However, it also shows that the old lady has the old lady's social circle, and the career of Dr. Wang has also been revitalized.

Win-win...

"Then let it go. Anyway, mother is happy and can take good care of herself. It's not a bad thing." Ruan Tao said warmly.

He Ma looked at her, she knew how to catch and let go.

In Ruan Tao's eyes, among the neighbors of the Hou Mansion, one is Hai Lingchen, a third-generation official; Mrs. Wang, the doctor, is a leader within the system who does not want to retire; and there is another one she has not met yet - a middle-level civil servant.

Ruan Tao asked, "Has the household next door not come back yet?"

Ruan Tao asked, and He Ma understood immediately, "After asking, it seems that he took leave to accompany his wife back to his parents' home. He must be back to celebrate the New Year. I'm afraid that's what happened."

Ruan Tao looked at He Ma - he was afraid that this was the up and down.

She seemed to recognize Yuzi's words.

When she asked about Fu Feitong, she didn't reply. Everyone who asked about him said so. After waiting for several months, no one came.

"Fu Yuxuan's place, he said a few days ago that he would ask someone to inquire. Is there any news?" Ruan Tao asked.

At this point, He Ma couldn't help complaining, "I said I'm on the way, I'm afraid it's just going to be up and down in the next few days..."

Ruan Tao also looked at He Ma. The expression on He Ma's face was the same as Ruan Tao guessed.

"Don't let anyone ask. Tell Ruan Zhao and ask him to take Ruan Qian and Ruan Sun. Where are they, what are they doing, and what delayed them on the way. It takes so long. No matter how many times I ask, I still can't understand. Let them Figure it out for me.”

Ruan Tao threw away the account book in her hand, she really didn't believe it!

What are the abilities of the demons and monsters behind this!

He Ma also meant the same thing, "Old slave, I know!"

*

"Madam is here." Fang Ma stepped forward to greet her.

Ruan Tao smiled and said, "All of mother's guests have left?"

"Everyone has left. I rubbed the horse crane with some old ladies today, and I am very happy now." Fang's mother said as she led Ruan Tao inside.

"My daughter-in-law is here~" The tone of the old lady's tone was different.

"I heard Fang Ma say that my mother won a great victory?" Ruan Tao stepped forward.

The old lady quickly waved her hands, "Don't let her talk nonsense! I listened to your words, and I can't do such a thing as a complete victory. If you win first, you have to say that the paper wins first, and the one who wins later is the paper." You need to find an opportunity to put some water back with the banknotes. Don’t worry, I’ll put them all back.”

The old lady was proud.

Ruan Tao looked at Fang's mother, who coughed slightly.

Ruan Tao understood immediately and put some away, but there was still a bunch left.

"Oh, who made me feel so lucky today~" The old lady was still immersed in joy and kept looking at her hand, unwilling to put it down.

Mother Fang serves tea.

Ruan Tao picked up the tea cup and thought about what to say.

The old lady asked, "Daughter-in-law, what's wrong? Did you come here specially for something?"

The old lady spoke, and Ruan Tao naturally answered, "I was drinking tea with General Yun's wife two days ago. General Yun's wife mentioned something that I didn't know very well, so I didn't answer much for fear of making a mistake. I'm currently in Beijing. , many people will bring up the old affairs of the Hou Mansion, especially the earlier things, I want to ask my mother about it, so that I can know better in the future and know how to do it properly."

The old lady was stunned, "What's the matter?"

Ruan Tao took a deep breath and said softly, "That's right, wasn't my father still there at that time? With my father in the house, how could he let the Marquis go to the army, fight in blood, and almost lose his life at the border?"

At this point, the old lady froze.

Ruan Tao knew there was a connection.

The old lady is really taboo, "Did General Yun's wife ask?"

Of course Ruan Tao knew what to say, "General Yun's wife said that Mr. Hou was sensible at a young age and struggled alone in the army, which is rare among aristocratic families... So, I thought about it, how could Mr. Hou do it at that time... "

Before Ruan Tao finished speaking, the old lady sighed, "You are not forced!"

Ruan Tao smelled something different: "..."

The old lady knew it.

Even if it’s not the whole picture.

But the old lady also had taboos, "Daughter-in-law, I tell you today that you must not tell anyone. This is what the old Marquis told you when he was still alive."

Ruan Tao nodded.

The old lady waved her hand, and He's mother and Fang's mother retreated, taking the others with them.

"The Nanping Marquis Mansion is located in a corner, is that what you say..." the old lady asked.

Ruan Tao nodded.

The old lady continued, "At that time, the Marquis Mansion in Nanping was a peaceful place with a prosperous land. During the inspection of disaster relief and water conservancy, the late emperor asked the old Marquis to go. At that time, I heard from Uncle Song that the old Marquis must have tampered with the interests of others. Before there was even a chance to figure out many things, the person was secretly escorted to Beijing, and was never mentioned to the outside world. At that time, the Nanping Marquis Mansion was the same as before, in turmoil and everything. Other fiefdoms were not rich, but Nanping Wealthy, many people have set their sights on Nanping. The life or death of the old marquis is uncertain, and the fiefdom is also coveted. Boyun entered the capital as soon as possible and didn't let me follow. I don't know anything in the house. I'll wait and wait. , the news I was waiting for was that he had gone to the army. I had seen the scene in my house falling from the sky to the ground. I cried every day and couldn't do anything. Boyun had no choice but to stay in the army. He fought a bloody battle in the middle. He had never even touched a fish on weekdays. I really don’t know how he got here at that time..."

When talking about what happened at that time, the old lady was filled with sadness and tears filled her eyes.

Secretly escorted to Beijing, Fu Boyun entered Beijing immediately, and then went to the army...

This is someone threatening the old Marquis with his life.

Or, I wanted to get rid of him, but I didn't expect him to come back alive...

Also has military merit.

At that time, Fu Boyun had the halo of the main sentence, which was not difficult to understand.

There are too many things to say, but the old lady probably doesn’t know them all. The old Marquis and Fu Boyun protected the old lady very well.

The old lady said everything she could, but the old lady herself didn’t know the whole story...

Ruan Tao could only choose another path, "Did mother see Princess Zhuang when she followed her father to Beijing earlier?"

Just now she was still talking about Fu Boyun, but now she was suddenly transferred to Princess Zhuang, and the old lady almost didn't react.

But because of the old lady’s absolute trust in Ruan Tao, the old lady didn’t think too much and knew everything, “I don’t go to the capital very often because there are so many rules and etiquette in the capital. . At that time, I heard that Princess Zhuang's son died in infancy, which was taboo. I heard that Princess Zhuang's son was very smart, but it was a pity. Later, the emperor came to the throne and treated Princess Zhuang like his own mother. The emperor had the same position as Princess Zhuang. It has nothing to do with it, do you think Princess Zhuang is powerful?"

Ruan Tao blinked and looked at her, "Mother doesn't care about the affairs of the court, so how come she knows so much about this matter?"

The old lady had a big head and didn't want to say anything at first, but when Ruan Tao asked, the old lady couldn't help but sigh softly, "Think about it, these two people come and go together every day, and they often talk about Princess Zhuang, how much more do I have?" The young master also listened to some of it."

Ruan Tao understood that the old Marquis and Fu Boyun often mentioned Princess Zhuang.

Especially between father and son.

Ruan Tao understood.

But the old lady didn’t know more about it.

Ruan Tao knew who knew.

*

On the second floor of the garment shop, Zeng Er looked surprised. He never expected that Ruan Tao came to ask Princess Zhuang, "Madam, what do you want to ask Princess Zhuang about? There are many rumors in Beijing. Madam will know after a little inquiry."

Ruan Tao glanced at him and said leisurely, "I'll inquire a little bit, what else do I want from you? Huh?"

Zeng Er’s pupils were so swollen!

Especially the word "um" at the end...

Zeng Er just wanted to slap himself twice!

"Madam! That's not what I mean! What I want to say is that we only know so much about the rumors in the market. Madam, you have asked the right person! There is nothing in the capital that I, Zeng Er, don't know. You can ask the right person. I know sixty-seven percent of it. If you don’t ask, it’s only 12%, but if you ask me, it’s at least 80%!”

"All ears." Ruan Tao got to the point directly.

"Madam has been in Beijing for some time. Of course she has met Princess Zhuang herself. Madam must be more familiar with Princess Zhuang than me, so I won't say more. As for Princess Zhuang having a son earlier, Madam must also know about it. , then I will talk to Madam about the things that the public is not clear about and dare not say. If Madam does not understand something, Madam will interrupt me. "

Ruan Tao nodded.

Zeng Er began, "Princess Zhuang did have a son earlier, and it was difficult to deliver..."

Ruan Tao looked at him in surprise.

Zeng Er could tell from her expression that she really didn't know.

Zeng Er said carefully, "I don't know the details, but I heard that Princess Zhuang had been pregnant for a long time and couldn't give birth. Princess Zhuang fainted several times and almost couldn't save the adults and children. The imperial doctor, Po Wen is here. There were a lot of ginseng slices in his mouth, but the person passed out and the imperial doctor Wen Po could not do anything. The child just could not be born. It lasted three days and three nights. At that time, it was time for Prince Zhuang's palace to prepare for the funeral. "

"What happened next?" Ruan Tao was surprised.

Zeng Er came closer and lowered his voice, "Prince Zhuang's Mansion has indeed prepared funeral arrangements, and even asked Taoist priests to go to the mansion to perform rituals, etc. But it is true that after the Taoist priests performed rituals, the child was born... "

Ruan Tao: "..."

Zeng Er also slowly turned around and regained his normal distance, "Maybe this is how he survived the catastrophe. After the child was born, his appearance, knowledge, talent, everything, he gradually became rare in Beijing, a dragon and a phoenix among men, the pride of heaven. ! Alas, it’s a pity that he died later.”

"How did you die?" Ruan Tao added, "I want to listen to you."

Zeng Er sighed, "Epidemic."

Ruan Tao is slightly stagnant, is there an epidemic?

"There are so many servants in Prince Zhuang's palace, how could they be infected with the disease?" Ruan Tao felt strange.

Zeng Er came closer and said subtly, "I went to a village with an epidemic."

Ruan Tao stopped talking...

Zeng Er didn't point it out, "So, God is jealous of talents. Later, Princess Zhuang began to eat fast and worship Buddha. Princess Zhuang had no children, so gradually the current emperor and the then prince got closer. The emperor became the crown prince, There is no help from Princess Shaozhuang behind her."

Ruan Tao knows this.

To this day, the emperor still listens to Princess Zhuang's wishes when it comes to matters in the palace. The emperor respects Princess Zhuang very much.

Zeng Er continued to sigh, "In addition to eating fast and worshiping Buddha, Princess Zhuang also likes calligraphy and painting."

painting and calligraphy?

coming……

Ruan Tao glanced at Zeng Er without interrupting.

Zeng Er crossed his arms and lowered his voice again, "What's behind this is something that Madam will definitely not be able to hear in the public. If Madam hears it here today, this matter will be stopped. It is good for me and Madam."

Ruan Tao calmly said, "Okay."

Zeng Ercai said with confidence, "After Princess Zhuang started to like calligraphy and painting, or maybe before, in short, Princess Zhuang had a maid who was proficient in calligraphy and painting."

Ruan Tao held his breath.

——I once met Princess Zhuang’s favorite maid in Princess Zhuang’s house, who looked very similar to the eldest lady.

--maid?

——Yes, but the maid is not an ordinary maid.

——Why is this an unusual method?

What came to mind was Xu Jinan's words on the day he left Beijing, which coincided with what Zeng Er was saying now.

The truth should be getting closer.

Zeng Er's voice continued in her ears, "Princess Zhuang rarely takes this maid out. She is like a canary, kept in a cage in the palace; but she likes it very much. She likes to take it with her even when eating fast and chanting Buddha. The servants in the palace Here, the only one."

Ruan Tao looked at her, "Where is this maid?"

Zeng Er came closer again, with a subtle tone of inquiry, "I heard that this maid eloped with someone one day and was caught by Princess Zhuang..."

"Elope?" Ruan Tao frowned.

"Elopement, as the name suggests, means that the same person ran away and left the capital. Anyway, Princess Zhuang was furious and has been looking for the person. After several years of searching, the person was still captured. But who knew about it at the time, seven or eight Badu was silenced..."

Zeng Er himself took a breath when he said it, and Ruan Tao also felt a chill running down his spine, "Where is the person?"

Everyone who knew about this was silenced.

Zeng Er's voice could no longer be lowered, "I heard that he was killed with a stick. He was right in front of Princess Zhuang. Princess Zhuang watched as he was killed with a stick."

Ruan Tao took a breath of cold air.

Reminds me of the kind-hearted Princess Zhuang at the plum blossom appreciation banquet...

"Madam, I have already told you about this head-turning incident. You must keep it to yourself in the future and don't mention it. Princess Zhuang is not a kind person. In this capital, the more vicious people are, the more vicious they are. Wearing a mask of kindness..."

Ruan Tao said nothing.

Xu Jinan's voice sounded in my ears again——

A few years ago, I owed a lot of bad debts and was being chased by people from the gambling house. I happened to pass by Prince Zhuang's Mansion, and Prince Zhuang's Mansion was hosting a banquet, so I got in. How dare the people from the gambling house pursue me? So I wanted to stay in Prince Zhuang's Mansion for the whole day, so I looked for a quiet place, but I didn't expect that I went to the wrong place and entered a place without guards on duty. I saw a garden. The double reeds were not luxurious. There was a young girl lying on the recliner, she must have been asleep. I thought to myself, this was definitely not an ordinary maid, but when there were footsteps, I could only hide, and then I saw Princess Zhuang.

Princess Zhuang stepped forward, took the cloak from her body and put it on the maid, then leaned down, caressed the maid's forehead in an unusually doting manner, and spoke gently. She was too far away to hear everything, but she could vaguely hear some words. , my child, stay here well, I will pay you back whatever I owe you, be obedient...

Ruan Tao's face turned slightly pale.

——He was killed with a stick, right in front of Princess Zhuang, and Princess Zhuang looked at him.