Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

Chapter 376. The Butler
The accountant was almost in tears. "I know you've suffered, Miss, but this is what Master specifically requested, he just hasn't come to collect it yet."

Madam Bai glanced at him and said, "Master has been in high spirits lately and has taken two concubines. There's no need for this."

The accountant dared not say much. The master's most favored concubine this year was already six months pregnant, and this was specially reserved for her.

Madam Bai smiled dismissively, "I'll take this. If your master asks about it, just tell him to come find me."

If the matriarch of the family can't even make this kind of decision, then there's no point in the Bai family existing.

With that, he stuffed the item into Granny Wu's arms and continued his treasure hunt.

As the accountant watched the valuable items being carried out of the storeroom one by one, cold sweat poured down his forehead. This time, he might not only get a scolding, but also a beating.

After much calling, the butler finally arrived in a hurry.

Who knew that when the housekeeper arrived, he would happily start helping to move things, and occasionally give some suggestions, which led the lady to move out even more things.

After seeing the person off, the accountant looked distressed. "Steward, look at this..."

These records have gone on for several pages. Is this really a good idea?
The steward glared at him and said, "You've only been here a short time. There are some things you should observe and talk less about."

Within this manor, only the master and mistress, along with the several legitimate sons and daughters, are the true masters and mistresses. Don't worship the wrong family.

The butler left in a hurry after finishing his sentence. He had just taken so many things from the storeroom and he needed to find a way to replenish them, otherwise it wouldn't be so convenient for Madam to come and move things next time.

With the eldest young master and the second young master about to get married, the storeroom's contents are becoming insufficient.

He had just reached the second gate when he saw the lady returning. He quickly bowed and greeted her, wondering what she had forgotten this time.
Madam Bai said, "Butler, I need to go and take a look at the master's private treasury."

The butler hesitated for a moment, then immediately took out the key from his waist and respectfully presented it. "Madam, would you like this old servant to accompany you?"

Madam Bai glanced at him and said, "You're an old hand in the household, so come along."

The steward followed respectfully, and Granny Wu gave him an approving look. No wonder the madam had kept him in the steward's position all these years; he certainly had a good eye for people.

When Madam Bai arrived at Bai Jingwen's private treasury, even with a steward accompanying her, things didn't go smoothly this time. Two guards blocked the door and refused to let her in no matter what.

"I am the lady of the household, am I not allowed to be seen here?"

"No, this is the master's private treasury. We haven't received any orders."

Madam Bai said, "I won't make things difficult for you. Just send someone to tell the master that I want to go to his storeroom to take a look, so that we can prepare the betrothal gifts for the two young masters."

The two guards dared not delay; one stayed behind to keep watch, while the other quickly left.

Madam Bai: "Butler, what use do you have for this key?"

The steward said, "...Madam, please understand that this was entrusted to me by the master. I haven't been inside this storeroom many times."

"What about the others?"

The butler's expression turned serious. "Master did not allow anyone else to approach."

Madam Bai then let him go. The guard who went to report the news quickly returned. "Master is not in the manor." Madam Bai knew this, of course. "Then open the door first. If you delay important matters, you will be held accountable."

"But..." The two guards were in a dilemma. They had to offend people from both sides of the two most powerful masters in the mansion. What should they do?

Madam Bai said, "I don't want to make things difficult for you. I just want to go in and see what items are there so that I'll have a clear idea of ​​what's inside."

You can follow along and watch; I won't take anything.

The two guards immediately and without hesitation stepped aside, "Madam, please..."

If they don't take anything, then it'll be fine. Anyway, the whole mansion belongs to the couple, so they shouldn't end up pleasing neither side.

The butler was very perceptive and stepped forward to open it. This place was said to be a private storeroom, but it was no smaller than the main storeroom.

The room was filled with boxes of all sizes, but each box had a list on it, making it easy to find what you were looking for.

The Bai family's wealth is not just talk; they truly have a solid financial foundation.

The private treasury of this one head of the family alone is enough to equal the entire wealth of those princes and nobles.

If something is put into the private treasury, it must have been carefully selected by Bai Jingwen. After looking around, Madam Bai had a good idea of ​​what was going on, so she didn't make things difficult for the others and turned back to the courtyard.

After sitting down to rest for a while, she fell into deep thought. She also had her own private treasury, which contained her dowry and the wealth she had accumulated over the years, no less than Bai Jingwen's.

But it's different. She only has these three children, while Bai Jingwen has so many illegitimate children. Even if she gave them 10%, Madam Bai would still feel it was a loss.

She didn't use any underhanded tactics in the inner quarters over the years, so the Bai family had more than a dozen illegitimate children, many of whom died young for various reasons.

"Madam, what brings you to the master's private treasury today?" Granny Wu brought over tea and snacks. Madam must be hungry after all this work.

"I haven't interfered all these years because I know him. Even if he's a bit biased, he still has a good sense of the big picture."

But as the children in the backyard grew older, their mother began to scheme.

Madam Bai controls the entire Bai family, with spies everywhere. Since her daughter was exiled, she hasn't focused on the inner quarters, causing some people to gradually become complacent...

"Madam, should we have them come to pay their respects tomorrow? Could you give them a little warning?" Wu Mama's eyes flashed with ruthlessness. She had already told the madam not to be so kind to these people, lest they take advantage of her kindness. It seems she was right.

“No need for that,” Madam Bai tapped her fingers on the table. “Jiannan and Jianbei are of suitable age now, and it’s time to start talking about marriage. Have someone thoroughly investigate the good daughters from the families I’ve previously chosen. If there are no problems, send the list to the master.”

The marriage of the eldest son represents the continuation of the entire family, and Madam Bai believes that, given Bai Jingwen's character, he will certainly do his best.

Thinking of this, she had several maids prepare writing materials for her. She needed to carefully consider the two perfect betrothal gift lists, and she couldn't treat her soon-to-be daughter-in-law unfairly.

Bai Suihe was unaware of these changes that had occurred in the Bai family. She now had a few friends in the county town and would occasionally visit other families.

Although her fabric shop's business had gone through a novelty period and declined somewhat, its daily turnover was still astonishing.

"The magistrate has been gone for so long and hasn't returned yet. I hope things won't get chaotic in Zhang County." Bai Suihe caught up with Gu Kaiyuan and started chatting as soon as she returned from outside that day.

(End of this chapter)