Chapter 6 — I Agree To Give Up The Marriage, But No One Knows I'm Smiling

Thanh Hoa has prepared hot water and new clothes for me. She served me, washed my face and combed my hair, and the corners of her eyes and eyebrows were filled with joy that could not be hidden.

"Owner, look, this fabric is Yen Ha La donated from Giang Nam. It's as soft as water. It's so beautiful."

I'm still a bit unfamiliar with this way of addressing myself. After changing my clothes, I had an exquisite breakfast. Phuc Bo immediately brought administrators from everywhere in the palace and respectfully waited outside the door. He presented before me a bunch of heavy keys and several thick books.

"Mother, this is the key to the mansion's warehouse, cards, and all the books from everywhere in the mansion."

"The Marquis has warned that from now on, everything in the palace will be managed by you."

I took the book and flipped through a few pages. The House of Ho Quoc Marquis's family had a huge family business, spread throughout the capital and outside the capital. Although there were many books, the records were clear and well-written. We have plans in our hearts, but on the outside we still don't reveal anything.

"Uncle Phuc has worked hard."

"It's just that I just arrived and am still not familiar with everything in the palace."

"In the future, we will still have to ask for the dedicated help of Phuc Bo and the managers."

Our attitude is moderate and humble, but still maintains moderation. There was a flash of appreciation in Phuc Bo's eyes, he bowed and replied.

"Master and mother are exaggerating. This is the old slave's duty."

After the administrators left, only one mother, wearing neat clothes and a solemn expression, remained. Phuc Bo introduced me.

"Master, this is Mother Ly, the person in charge of teaching the maids in the palace the rules."

"Also... the old man left by the Marquis's biological mother."

We immediately understood in our hearts. This is the old man in the palace. It's the same person who came to test the new master's position like me. Mother Ly bowed and bowed in half, her tone was neither arrogant nor flattering.

"The old slave pays his respects to his master and mother."

"The owner has just entered the palace. I'm afraid she still doesn't understand some of the rules in the palace."

"Yesterday, two second-class maids were just assigned to Thinh Vu Hien. While cleaning, an argument broke out, and they also broke a Qinghua porcelain vase from the previous dynasty."

"You stupid old slave, I don't know how to handle this matter. I respectfully ask master for advice."

Obviously this is a test. Treating lightly is not enough to establish prestige. Harsh punishment has a reputation for being harsh towards subordinates. I put down the tea cup and looked at her leisurely.

"Where are those two maids?"

"My mother-in-law is currently kneeling in the yard."

"Bring people in."

Very soon, two crying little maids were led in and knelt on the ground, their whole bodies trembling. I first asked the reason why you two quarreled. It's just a few insignificant things. I asked about the vase again.

"Is anyone injured?"

The two maids shook their heads. I nodded slightly.

"Since it was accidentally broken and didn't hurt anyone, then each person will receive twenty lashes and a fine of three months' wages as a deterrent."

"As for that broken vase, you guys are just second-rate maids, I'm afraid you won't be able to compensate."

"Then just write it down in my book and deduct it from my allocation."

As soon as my words ended, the whole room was silent. The two little maids stared at me with wide eyes, their faces filled with disbelief. Even Mother Ly's face showed surprise for the first time. Perhaps she thought I would be strict rule without mercy to establish the authority of the ruler. I didn't expect that I would proactively take responsibility for my subordinates. I looked at her, her tone still calm.

"Do you think my solution is satisfactory?"

Mother Ly was stunned for a long time, then bowed deeply.

"The master is kind and handled it properly. The old slave... is satisfied."

At that moment, Tieu Dien walked in from outside. Obviously he had heard everything that had just happened, his eyes looking at me were filled with laughter and appreciation. He gently waved his hand, signaling everyone to retreat. There are only two of us left in the room. He walked up to me and held my hand.

"My Thu Dien is certainly not an ordinary person."

"Just entering the palace on the first day, I was able to convince even Mama Ly, the most difficult person to deal with in the palace, to be convinced."

I smiled slightly.

"It's just a few little tricks, I'll make you laugh."

He shook his head, his expression becoming a bit more serious.

"This is just the beginning."

"Tomorrow, you must follow me into the palace and meet the Emperor and the Queen."

"The story of the Van family when the army committed blasphemy must come to an end."

"In the royal palace is where you need to muster all twelve points of your spirit to face it."

My heart trembled slightly and I nodded seriously. The real test... It's just begun.