Chapter 23
"grandmother."
When Lu Zhengliu heard that Lin Yunwan was at Yushou Hall, he rushed over immediately.
Mrs. Lu frowned and asked him first: "Did you ask someone to tie up Qiao Da and beat him?"
She really complained about everything.
Lu Zhengliu glanced at Lin Yunwan, walked in and said, "Yes, such a slave who deceives his master. If he condones it, outsiders will probably laugh at the fact that the Lu family has no one to run the family."
Lin Yunwan smiled.
He obviously meant this to her.
"Why are you laughing? Do you think I won't dare to touch him if you ask my mother to stop me?"
Lin Yunwan said lightly: "I think the prince has been away from home for a few years and has become confused by staying outside."
"Really? I'd like to hear the details."
Lu Zhengliu smiled coldly, obviously he didn't really want to ask.
"When the old man was here, Qiao Da followed him through life and death. How much the old man valued him in the past, has the prince heard about it? How his son died, the prince probably has not forgotten."
Lu Zhengliu was stunned for a moment and really forgot.
Lin Yunwan reminded him: "Seven years ago, Mr. Hou escaped from death, thanks to the protection of several loyal subordinates and Qiao Da's son Qiao Xiaoda. The subordinates of Mr. Hou were disabled, dead, and Qiao Da's My son was also one of them who died.”
However, because he was the son of a servant, Lu Zhengliu really didn't care too much. The Lu family was also in chaos at that time, and the emperor wanted to deprive him of his title in the Marquis Mansion, so he didn't worry about Da Qiao's affairs.
Now that the situation has calmed down, it is indeed difficult to ignore it.
Lin Yunwan continued: "Qiao's eldest son is dead, and his grandson also died early. He is lonely and helpless, and he also made contributions to the Wuding Hou Mansion. It doesn't matter if the prince wants to beat him, it doesn't matter even if he beats him to death."
"but……"
"If the old master were still alive, and if the Marquis was still conscious, he would never treat his loyal servant like the prince."
After understanding everything, Lu Zhengliu was speechless.
Even Mrs. Lu didn't say anything, not to mention that the Wei family would send someone to persuade him. Even if the Wei family didn't persuade him, she would still send someone to stop Lu Zhengliu.
"According to what you say, even if this kind of servant relies on his old man to betray his master, the master can only endure it?"
"The prince thinks that Qiao Da has deceived the Lord? Then let me ask, why does Qiao Da deceive the Lord? Does the prince know?"
Lu Zhengliu was speechless.
"I do not know."
Lin Yunwan said calmly: "His son and grandson passed away, and the government also gave him pension money, but after burying his children decently, there was nothing left. He is old and can't do anything anymore. The government I arranged an easy and profitable job for him, just to support him in his old age."
"But after my cousin came, the government laid off his original job. Of course he was angry."
Lu Zhengliu frowned: "If that's the case, you shouldn't lay off his job."
As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Wei also came. After hearing the last words, she came in and accused Lin Yunwan: "Well, why are you judging Mr. Qiao's errands? If the prince really breaks Mr. Qiao for this, do you know what's going on outside? How can one scold the Marquis and the Crown Prince, and how can one scold the Wuding Marquis Mansion?"
Mrs. Lu scolded her: "Shut up!"
"Old lady, I..."
Mrs. Wei was so angry that her face turned red and her neck was thick. She was even more angry when she received a blank stare for some reason.
Madam Lu said with a cold face: "His job was cut off by me."
Lu Zhengliu: "..."
Wei: "..."
Also, in seven years as housekeeper Lin Yunwan, when had he ever done such a bastard thing?
"Greetings to my mother-in-law."
Lin Yunwan slowly stood up.
Mrs. Wei said sarcastically: "Sit down." She stepped forward to greet the old lady.
The small hall suddenly became much quieter, and no one said anything wrong about Lin Yunwan.
"What's in the past is in the past, don't talk about it anymore."
Mrs. Lu looked at Lin Yunwan and said, "What your mother-in-law said makes sense. The Hou Mansion cannot have a reputation of being ruthless, and it is still necessary to properly arrange for Mr. Qiao. You can think of a way to make him more peaceful from now on."
"Old madam, my granddaughter-in-law has thought of a good place for him, but... we still have to wait for your decision."
"Where to go?"
"Qiao Da learned to be a carpenter and bricklayer when he was young, so why not let him do the work of repairing the house in the front yard. Since it is something he likes and he can get more money, he has been at peace since then, and everyone is at peace with each other. nothing."
Mrs. Lu did not nod immediately.
Lin Yunwan had reported this matter before, but to repair the house, tiles, wood, flowers and plants were needed, and there was a lot of oil and water in between.
It is unavoidable that the people below are trying to make money, and the master will turn a blind eye to it, but it must be left to those close to him.
The person in charge here is her husband and son who are staying with her.
Wei helped: "This is a good idea!"
Lu Zhengliu also nodded slightly.
Mrs. Lu said, "It's not good. He's old. If he falls down... think about it again and see if there is any other way."
"Old Madam, please give me some advice. Is there any other good way?"
"Let him no longer have to do any work, and he can live peacefully in the village for his retirement. Everyone will be happy."
Zhuangzi's world belongs to Zhuangtou. If people like Qiao Da go, not to mention taking care of the elderly. He is old and weak and has no children or grandchildren. It doesn't matter whether he will be bullied or not.
How could Qiao Da go there "in peace and quiet"?
After all, the old lady still wanted to force her to drive away Qiao Da.
Lin Yunwan nodded in agreement: "Okay, grandson's daughter-in-law will go and send a message right away, and you will give Qiao Da the honor to be raised in Zhuangzi."
Pretending to leave.
"Wait!"
How can it be said that she drove Qiao Da away? If Qiao Da hears this, won't he go crazy again?
Mrs. Lu had a dark face.
Lin Yunwan turned around and said, "Do you have any other instructions from the old lady?"
Mrs. Lu couldn't explain why, and after a long time she said: "Forget it, let him repair the house."
"yes."
"Wait a minute." Mrs. Lu stopped Lin Yunwan and said to Yan's mother, "Go and pass the message."
Yan's mother nodded.
Lin Yunwan didn't care about this.
It was getting dark, and Mrs. Lu asked everyone to disperse.
Lu Zhengliu's mood was a little complicated.
A small incident of being a naughty slave happened in full swing, but Lin Yunwan escaped unscathed.
And for some reason, he actually... didn't hate the feeling of being tit-for-tat with her.
Ge Baoer took a bath no less than ten times today, and all the skin was rubbed off. He kept asking Wuer: "Do I still smell?"
Wu'er smelled it and said, "No."
Ge Baoer felt aggrieved and asked Wuer to find out what happened to Qiao Da.
After Wu'er came back, his eyes flickered.
"How did the old lady and the prince punish that old thing?"
Wu'er: "...No, there is no punishment."
"What?!"
"Not only was there no punishment, but he was also transferred to repair houses. That was a fat job."
Ge Baoer's eyes widened.
how so?
It was completely dark.
Qiao Da was still whittling wood, and the people in the same courtyard advised him: "Go to rest early!"
Qiao Da chuckled: "Wait until I finish this maza."
He also has a pile of wood on hand. In addition to making a mat, he also plans to make a chaise longue for his wife and paint it with the most beautiful paint. When summer comes, the lady will soon be able to lie down on the chaise longue he made.
At dawn, Qiao Da made a pair of small horses.
Mr. Zhang Fengan Zhang also moved into the Wuding Hou Mansion and lived in the guest room. He met Lu Changgong head-on first.
