My rigid, jealous husband has fallen for me, even though I'm a hopeless romantic.

Chapter 26: Startled twice in one day

"Whether you have made contributions or worked hard, the Gu family has never shortchanged you by a single penny. Now that you have committed insubordination, the Gu family will absolutely not allow you to stay."

Wei Dongning rejected her attempt to elicit sympathy.

She's making an example of someone today.

If she softens her heart and lets the man stay this time, the servants will only see her as an easy target in the future.

She must be crazy to do something like that.

Xiao Wu, who had disappeared for several days, reappeared and shouted in Wei Dongning's mind, "Well done, Ningbao!"

Wei Dongning was startled by the sudden sound. After realizing what was happening, she chuckled to herself and muttered, "So you do know how to come back, huh?"

"Hehe, I'll tell you what I've been up to these past few days in a bit."

Xiao Fu quickly found a matchmaker, who also brought along a middle-aged woman who looked to be around thirty years old, and a little boy who looked to be about three or four years old.

"Miss, this is Zhang Shi. She was brought by the matchmaker to take over Sun Da Niang's job."

Wei Dongning raised an eyebrow at her.

She could understand having someone come to take over her work, but it was rare to see someone with a small child.

Especially since the person she was with was a boy.

"Please introduce yourself first."

Aunt Zhang pulled the little boy forward, bowing her head and stammering, "This servant is Zhang Shi. My family is from Xi County. My husband passed away from a serious illness, and my son has some problems with his legs, so my in-laws kicked us out."

The matchmaker added obsequiously, "We've already investigated Zhang's situation thoroughly; she's completely innocent. She's hardworking and an excellent cook."

so poor.

This was Wei Dongning's first thought.

After a moment's thought, she nodded and allowed the person to stay: "Stay, Butler Chen."

After all, with Granny Sun being sold off, Zhang could fill the manpower shortage in the kitchen.

"Yes, young lady."

"Then I'll take Madam Sun and leave first."

The matchmaker accepted her reward and dragged the struggling Granny Sun away.

Pan Yue Xuan returned to tranquility.

Wei Dongning glanced at the group of people with their various expressions and then took the opportunity to give them a warning.

Seeing that he had achieved the desired deterrent effect, he waved his hand and said, "Alright, it's getting late, so I won't keep you all from having dinner. Everyone, you can go home now."

The servants filed out, while Zhang stayed behind with her youngest son.

Butler Chen stood aside, waiting for her to finish talking with Wei Dongning before taking her to her workplace.

Zhang's voice trembled as she spoke: "This servant has come to thank the young mistress, to thank her for taking us in."

After saying that, Zhang wanted to kneel down and kowtow to Wei Dongning.

Xiao Fu stopped him with lightning speed.

"You don't need to do that. Staying here and working hard is the best way to repay the young lady."

"Yes. This servant will do her best." Tears welled in Zhang's eyes as she repeatedly bowed with her son to express her gratitude.

Then he left with Butler Chen, who was standing to the side.

After they left, Wei Dongning did not rush to get up and leave, but instead sat there in a daze.

Xiao Fu sat on the ground next to her, propping his chin up and looking at her curiously: "Miss, what are you thinking about?"

Xiao Wu was jumping around in Wei Dongning's mind: "I know, I know! Ningbao is regretting that she didn't perform well just now!"

They completely forgot that Xiao Fu couldn't hear what it was saying at all.

Wei Dongning pouted and muttered, "I should have cursed her a few more times to vent my anger."

"My dear lady, the person is already gone, we can't bring them back."

"That's why I'm angry." Wei Dongning clicked her tongue. "Forget it, let's go back to our room. It's too cold outside."

"It's alright, Miss, let's just consider it as gaining experience."

Wei Dongning couldn't help but roll her eyes: "Thank you, haha."

When Gu Peiyan returned home, Wei Dongning was carefully reviewing the account books.

In his other hand, he was rapidly calculating with an abacus.

I didn't hear any of his footsteps as he returned.

She listened all afternoon to Xiao Wu's description of how enjoyable her holiday was, so much so that she didn't even have time to check the account books that were delivered.

She now feels like a student who, on the last day of her vacation, creates a miracle with a pen and in one night.

Although these ledgers don't need to be checked tonight.

Gu Peiyan sat down next to Wei Dongning, poured a cup of tea and placed it beside her: "Take a break, Xiao Fu said you've been watching for a long time."

Wei Dongning was so startled that her hand trembled, and a drop of ink fell onto the white paper, instantly blurring into a mess.

"Gu! Pei! Yan!" Wei Dongning slammed the calligraphy brush on the table, clutching her chest and glaring at him: "Don't you know that scaring someone can kill them?"

Luckily, the drop of ink landed on the white paper; if it had landed on the ledger, she would have cried.

Gu Peiyan hadn't expected Wei Dongning to be frightened, and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you."

"I don't care, you've scared me. What are you going to do about it?"

"As you command, Madam."

Xiao Wu was playing some relaxing music for Wei Dongning, but immediately stopped it after hearing her get angry.

Sigh, just watching the show.

It's said that they had a fight during the few days it was away playing.

Although the records it retrieved showed that Ningbao unilaterally declared the Cold War.

That's because Gu Peiyan's words were unpleasant to hear first!

Now that there's a live show to watch, she wants to cheer for Ningbao!

"Ningbao! You must punish him severely! Don't go easy on him."

Wei Dongning pushed the ledger in front of him: "Finish these, and you can sleep in the study tonight."

Xiao Wu jumped up and down in a panic: "That's it? Isn't it a bit too light?"

"I can't think of anything else!"

Wei Dongning was also anxious, but she was just startled and couldn't find any reason to start an argument!

"Tell him about that insolent cook from today!"

“Oh right!” Wei Dongning’s eyes lit up.

Continuing from what I was saying earlier: "Your Gu family is really something else. The young master always says things I don't like to hear, and even a cook can point at my personal maid and say what I am."

"What's going on?" Gu Peiyan frowned and looked at Wei Dongning.

The servants of the Gu family have always been very dutiful.

However, Wei Dongning had no reason to lie.

Wei Dongning waved to Xiao Fu, who was standing in the outer room: "Xiao Fu, tell him what happened today."

Xiao Fu recounted everything that happened in the kitchen that day.

But it only talked about the kitchen part.

After hearing the story titled "Because of a pancake, the entire Marquis's mansion was scolded," Gu Peiyan frowned even more deeply.

Wei Dongning was afraid that he would have a face full of wrinkles before he even reached middle age.

Where is Granny Sun now?

"Sold. What? Don't I have the right to deal with my servants' mistakes?"

"Yes, you are the mistress of the Gu family."

Wei Dongning snorted coldly: "From my deceased grandfather to my father and then to my brother, everyone in the Marquis of Zhongxin's family fought on the battlefield and served the country. She didn't even have the slightest respect for them. Selling her off would be too lenient a thing."

"I'm sorry you had to go through all this trouble..."

"Stop with the formalities. The fact that a servant would treat me like this only proves one thing."