Chapter 1414
Jin Yue 15
Chapter 1414 Jin Yue 15
"I see," Tan You said, fiddling with the lid of the teacup. "Your father's concubine is pregnant. Tell me, what should be done about it?"
Cheng Qian felt a chill run down his spine. On one side was his mother, and on the other was his father. He was also angry that his father had taken a concubine, who had even fathered a child. But at this time, filial piety was paramount; how could a son interfere in his father's private affairs?
Hoping for help from Tan You? She's even less likely to help Wei Shi. She's more interested in killing Wei Shi than just watching the show; she has no intention of helping her.
After much deliberation, Cheng Qian decided to "settle her in Shuiyun Pavilion and assign a few steady maids and servants to take care of her personally."
Wei wanted to object, but Cheng Qian stopped her, saying, "Let's leave it at that for now, Mother. Let's go inside and talk."
The mother and son went into the inner room to talk, and Shen Lian was also taken away by several maids and servants, leaving the main hall empty. Cheng Sui sighed like a little adult: "Mother, what do you think he was thinking when he did this?"
Tan You: "It's nothing more than taking care of the dignity of a large family, but it's like putting a pig in the yard. The only difference is how you kill it."
"The ways this woman in the backyard tortures people aren't limited to physical violence. Just think about how she treated you and your mother before, and you'll understand."
Cheng Sui rested her chin on Tan You's thigh: "Mother, aren't you going to do anything about it?"
"Why should I care?" Tan You pinched his little cheek: "Everyone has their own destiny, and it was all her own choice. She won't live long. The moment Shen Lian stepped into the Duke's mansion, I saw an endless aura of death spreading across her face."
"If she hadn't entered the Marquis's mansion, she could have lived a peaceful life until she was 50 without any problem. But since she wants to enter the Marquis's mansion, will Madam Wei let her go?"
"The number of concubines, maids, and servants who died at the hands of the Wei family, not to mention the unborn children, was not small."
"This child cannot be born."
Cheng Sui was puzzled: "The daughter of a military commander should be doing quite well, right? Why would she become my father's concubine?"
Tan You: "She's deeply in love with your dad. Since she can't win him over, using your grandpa as a substitute isn't a bad idea."
"However, this Shen Lian is no pushover either. She looks gentle and weak, but she actually has three lives on her hands."
Cheng Sui was stunned, as if struck by lightning. He stood up abruptly: "You can do that?"
Tan You: "That's right, young man. You're still young and haven't seen enough of the world."
Cheng Sui was in a daze. He looked at Gu Yu and asked, "Sister Gu Yu, have you ever seen anything like this before?"
The head maids, including Guyu and Shuangjiang, all looked dazed and shook their heads.
Cheng Sui realized what was going on: "So her desire to enter the Marquis's mansion isn't necessarily because she can't bear to leave her father; she actually wants to see my father?"
"Hmm, the young man is quite clever." Tan You scratched his chin, just like teasing a cat.
Cheng Sui immediately laughed: "That's so interesting! We can watch a show now!"
It's said that you learn from those you associate with, and Cheng Sui clearly picked up Tan You's detached, detached attitude. That was Cheng Kun's concubine, none of their Qinglanggan's business. If someone from their own faction were in trouble, Cheng Sui would definitely step in to protect them.
Instead of standing idly by, knowing full well that Shen Lian is about to face disaster, we should let them fight like dogs. Ultimately, neither Shen Lian nor Wei Shi are good people; let them fight it out.
Inside the room, Madam Wei looked exasperated: "Why did you arrange for her to be placed in Shuiyun Pavilion? That's one of the finest courtyards in the manor!" Cheng Qian said softly, "After all, she's Father's concubine. If we mistreat her, Father will be unhappy. If you don't want to see her, Mother, then you can spare her the daily morning and evening greetings."
"When her father goes to war in the future, it will be inconvenient for her to go with him. Childbirth is like going through the gates of hell for a woman. Whether she can get through it or not is up to her fate."
Madam Wei was persuaded by him. She held her handkerchief and said, "You're right. It's a matter of life and death. Let's do as you say. Tell the servants to take good care of her and also call a doctor to take a look."
Cheng Qian smiled knowingly. As long as he didn't cause trouble in front of Cheng Kun, there would always be a way to deal with him in the future.
Upon entering the main hall, Tan You and Cheng Sui were eating fruit together. Cheng Sui was holding a plate of lychees. In the dead of winter, there were still lychees; even the imperial palace wouldn't have such a luxury.
Upon seeing Cheng Qian, Cheng Sui turned around, presenting only his backside. Tan You was giving him special treatment; how could he possibly share it with Cheng Qian? Did he deserve to eat lychees?
He doesn't deserve it!
Tan You gave Gu Yu two chestnuts. "I heard your mother wasn't feeling well recently. These chestnuts are good for regulating the spleen and stomach. Go to the small kitchen and make some chestnut porridge for your mother to take in the courtyard."
Gu Yu happily accepted the chestnuts and carefully wrapped them in a handkerchief: "Thank you, Miss. You are so busy, yet you still remember this little thing at my house."
Tan You smiled and said, "It's nothing serious. I'll remember it once I hear it. You serve me, so I'll naturally take good care of you. It's about benefiting the people here."
"I remember Xiaoman's younger brother wants to learn a trade now?" Tan You patted Cheng Sui's head and asked casually.
Xiaoman hurried over: "Yes, my parents want Dashu to learn a skill to support himself. That's how ordinary people like us live."
Tan You pondered for a moment: "I remember there was a restaurant in the shops that the Wei family compensated. The head manager of the restaurant is very capable and shrewd. If Da Shu is willing, he can go to Wuweiju. How much he can learn depends on his own fortune."
Xiaoman happily replied, "I'll go home and tell them the good news after I finish my shift tonight! You're so kind, Miss!"
Tan You patted her hair: "They are all people around us. You have done your best, so I will definitely take good care of your families. Only when we benefit everyone can we work together."
Cheng Sui looked up at Tan You, watching how she won over her employees, and silently memorized what she had learned. For Tan You, what she offered was minimal. But for Gu Yu or Xiao Man, what she gave was crucial.
That concerns the future of their loved ones.
Managing subordinates is not solely about using harsh methods; it also requires a warm and gentle side.
The other maids and servants were not envious. If their families encountered difficulties or troubles, they would come to the young lady for help, and she would never sit idly by and would help them in any way she could.
This made everyone even more devoted to her, and some people even secretly set up a longevity tablet for Tan You, all of which Tan You knew about.
Perhaps she only befriends insignificant people whom others look down upon, but ironically, it is often these insignificant people who accomplish great things. Tan You doesn't need others to fight for her; all she needs is to bring these "insignificant people" under her control and make them work wholeheartedly for her.
As for those "big shots," I can handle them myself.
The title of "Lady of the Heir Apparent" is prestigious, but there are certain rules to follow when she appears in public, given the harsh realities of the world on women. Therefore, she needs her own people to ensure she remains perfectly hidden behind the scenes.