ars, it felt different. He only felt that his father didn't look down on him and had no confidence in him, thinking he would definitely fail.Gu Xiuming slowly tightened his grip on the book scroll, a...Gu Jingxi saw the little girl's radiant smile, her eyebrows curved into a crescent moon, and her clear eyes sparkled with light, lively and bright. The corner of his mouth twitched slightly upwards, and he said softly: "Madam, I still have something to deal with. You play by yourself."

Hearing this, Meng Jinyang almost couldn't help but give him a withering look. The way he said it made it seem like he was willing to play with her.

"Although that's what she was thinking, she still spoke softly and considerately: “Since my husband still has things to do, then go ahead and get busy. Will you be back for lunch If you are, I’ll tell the kitchen to make two of your favorite dishes.”

Gu Jingxi thought for a moment and replied, "I won't have time to come back at noon, Madam, you don't have to wait for me."

He stopped, seeing the young girl about to speak, and added, “I will be back earlier tonight to have dinner with my wife.”

Meng Jinyao: "..."

It's not necessary to come back early especially to have dinner with her. She can eat alone, but she didn't say it out loud so as not to dampen the mood.

After Gu Jingxi left, she instructed Qingqiu to bring over the unfinished ledger. Some accounts were reconciled monthly, some quarterly, and those outside the capital city were reconciled annually.

Looking at the thick stack of account books, Meng Jiny Yao sighed softly and said, "Fortunately, I was clear-headed today and didn't get myself into trouble."

Qingqiu asked, "Madam, what's wrong"

Meng Jin Yao tapped on the stack of account books and replied, "Fortunately, I didn't agree to take charge of Zhongfei. Otherwise, I would be busy, just these account books are enough to give me a headache, after taking charge of Zhongfei, they would multiply several times, even more headache."

Qing Qiu smiled and said, "Madam, I estimate that only you would refuse such a good opportunity. If it were someone else, they would definitely agree without hesitation. This kind of trouble is something others can't even beg for.

Meng Jinyao waved her hand dismissively and said, "So, I'll leave this kind of trouble to those who like it."

Qing Qiu worried, "Although that's the case, wouldn't it be better to split the family later You would also have to take over then. Without experience, wouldn't you be overwhelmed"

"Aren't I accumulating experience now"

Meng Jinyao lightly patted the ledger beside her left hand and added, "As for the banquet, just wait until there is a banquet in the mansion, and learn from your elder sister-in-law and second sister-in-law. There are also records of gift lists for relatives and friends during festivals, which can be used as a reference. Don't worry, let me relax now."

Qing Qiu was slightly stunned, then immediately said: "This slave forgot about this."

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This afternoon.

Gu Jingxi came back from outside.

At this moment, Meng Jinyao had just finished checking all the accounts. She twisted her neck and stretched languidly, preparing to lie down for a while's rest, when that figure as graceful as orchid and jade appeared before her eyes.

She softly called out, "My husband, you're back."

Gu Jingxi gently nodded, strode towards her, and said softly: "Madam, please give me the key to the storehouse."

Meng Jin Yao was taken aback, and then asked him, "What is your husband looking for"

Gu Jingxi nodded and said, "We need to get a painting."

Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyao did not ask any further questions and softly replied, "I have rearranged those paintings and calligraphy in the storeroom. I'll have Ningdong go find them for you." She then went to retrieve the key and instructed Ningdong to help her look.

Ning Dong took the key and followed Gu Jingxi to the storeroom. The paintings were arranged by Ning Dong, with different types of paintings categorized.

Níng Dōng asked Gù Jǐngxī what he needed and soon helped him find it.

Gu Jingxi took the calligraphy and painting, just about to leave the warehouse, his gaze inadvertently swept over an inconspicuous corner, seeing a somewhat familiar red wood box, his eyes paused.

Then, Gu Jingxi strode forward. After seeing the whole box, he confirmed that it was the one the little girl had shown him a few days ago, containing a set of jade headwear customized with sheep fat white jade.

Ning Dong saw this and thought he was still looking for something else, so she followed him. Unexpectedly, she saw the red sandalwood box and was immediately taken aback, muttering to herself in annoyance.

Soon, Ning Dong came to her senses. Afraid he would reminisce about the past, she quickly diverted his attention and said, "My lord, is there anything else you need I'll go find it for you."

"No need, I only wanted to find a painting, and now I have found it."

After Gu Jingxi had finished speaking, he glanced at the mahogany box again, hesitated for a moment, then bent down and picked it up to take it away.

This action caused Ningdong to widen her eyes in surprise. She stared intently at the rosewood box, her mind going blank for a moment.

If she remembered correctly, this was the box that held the set of jade headdresses. That set of headdresses was most likely intended as a gift from the Marquis to his beloved, but it was never sent out in the end and could only be stored in the warehouse without being recorded.

Now that the Lord is taking this set of headdresses, what does it mean

When she came to her senses, Gu Jingxi had already started walking away. She hurriedly followed, locking the storeroom door. Her thoughts were in disarray as she chased after Gu Jingxi's figure with her eyes. Seeing him go to the study in Weiruixuan, she quickly went to the main house to find her master.

When Ning Dong entered the house, he closed the door.

Qing Qiu saw this and asked in confusion, "Ning Dong, why are you shutting the door for"

Ning Dong didn't answer but asked, "Qing Qiu, where did Madam go"

I had just lain down.

Qing Qiu said, and looked towards the soft couch by the window.

On a soft couch, a beautiful young girl was lying on it with her eyes closed as if napping. Hearing the noise, she slowly opened her eyes, propped up her head with one hand, and looked in their direction.

When Ning Dong saw her, he hurried forward and lowered his voice, "Madam, something terrible has happened."

Meng Jin Yao saw that she was frowning and her face was grave, thinking something big had happened, so she immediately sat up and asked anxiously, "Ning Dong, what's wrong"

Qing Qiu also looked at Ning Dong nervously.

Ning Dong frowned: "Madam, when I went to find paintings for the Master, something happened. What do you think"

Meng Jin Yao was slightly startled, then shook her head, looking at her with a puzzled expression and smiling, "What could possibly happen in the storeroom Could it be that the calligraphy and paintings the Marquis is looking for have been nibbled by mice"

Ning Dong let out a light hum: "I'd rather the calligraphy be chewed up by mice."

"What's wrong" Meng Jinyao saw the anger in her eyes and said softly, "Was it the Marquis who made things difficult for you If so, I'll go talk to him. You are my person, even if you did something wrong, it should be me who deals with it, not him interfering."

Ning Dong shook her head and replied, "Madam, do you still remember the jade headdress made of mutton fat jade"

Meng Jinyáo was astonished and asked, "Naturally remember, what's wrong"

Thinking back to the situation just now, Ning Dong became angry. She gritted her teeth and huffed: "Just now, in the storeroom, the Marquis saw the set of headdresses tucked away in the corner and took them away. Afterwards, I saw the Marquis go to his study, that is, the study in Wei Rui Xuan. That set of headdresses must have been taken into the study by the Marquis as well."

When the words fell, Meng Jin Yao was startled again, her face unreadable.

Qingqiu's expression was subtle.

That set of headwear was kept well in the storeroom. Now that Gu Jingxi took it out from the storeroom, it became rather intriguing. It had originally been left to gather dust in the storeroom, but now it seemed like he couldn't bear for it to be covered in dust anymoreter had said, don't be polite to Mrs. Sun. If they don't cooperate, use force. They were only following orders.Otherwise, if they fail to complete the task, those who will be punished are them.Even if...