Chapter 160 - 160 What Are You Doing?
160 What Are You Doing?
With someone taking the lead, the servants became bolder and chimed in.
“That’s right. If the rules can be easily changed, what’s there to be dignified about…”
“First Madam is too rash…”
“At the very least, we have to discuss a protocol with the stewards. After that, we’ll report it to Old Madam and let her decide. How can it be decided with just a word from First Madam?”
“Back then, when Eldest Miss set up the new rules, she also made the rules first. After receiving the approval of the stewards, she asked Old Madam for permission to implement them.
“Even if First Madam is in charge again, she can’t be so reckless.”
Hearing these dog slaves call her “First Madam” and Yu Youyao “Eldest Miss”, it was as if they were doing a comparison.
Seeing that Yang Shuwan was trembling with anger, Nanny Li knew that something was wrong. She hurriedly took a step forward and shouted, “How can you interrupt when Eldest Madam is talking? Hurry up and…”
Unfortunately, it was useless.
In the past, Yu Youyao was in charge of the submissive and obedient slaves for more than half a month. They all became accustomed to her and respected her.
Yang Shuwan was also furious. She immediately pointed at Old Madam Ma. “You old woman, you keep talking about your third generation servants. Which servant in this world talks back to their master like you? I’m afraid you’re relying on your relationship with the residence as the third generation of servants to take advantage of your status and not take your master seriously. If I don’t punish you today, won’t everyone in the residence learn from you in the future?”
After saying that, she turned around and instructed Nanny Li, “Go, slap her 20 times so that she can remember who’s the master and who’s the slave in this residence!”
It had been a day since she had regained control of the household, so how could she let these servants climb all over her? She naturally had to punish someone and show off her authority as the mistress of the household.
Hence, she punished the old servant whose family had served for three generations to establish her authority.
Nanny Li agreed and took a step forward, reaching out to slap Old Madam Ma.
Old Madam Ma was not someone to be trifled with. She sat on the ground and slapped her thigh as she wailed, “This is bad. First Madam is going to hit someone. First Madam is going to hit someone…”
Nanny Li’s raised hand froze. She didn’t know whether to hit her or not. She turned to look at First Madam.
Yang Shuwan, who was still feeling smug, was stunned by Old Madam Ma’s earth-shattering shout.
Old Madam Ma was crying profusely. “It’s really unreasonable. During the past few days when First Madam was recuperating, Eldest Miss often told us that First Madam fell sick because she worked too hard regarding the matters in the residence. She told us to work hard and not let anything go wrong. If anything goes wrong and First Madam worries, she won’t even be able to recover…”
“During this period of time, we’ve been doing our best. For a long time, there haven’t been any mistakes in the residence. However, when it comes to First Madam, we’re the ones who don’t have any rules. We have no respect for our superiors, and us servants are bullying our masters. Even if First Madam is the master, she can’t be like this. It’ll disappoint us servants…”
Old Madam Ma’s cries were shrill, but it also made the servants present feel sad and angry.
In the past few days, Eldest Miss had never troubled the servants. Even when she dealt with Mother Yang and Zhou Yongchang previously, it was because they made a mistake.
But what about First Madam? On the first day after she regained control of the family, she started putting on airs without even asking about what had happened in the residence recently.
Wouldn’t they be disappointed?
“Shut up.” Yang Shuwan gritted her teeth and grabbed the teacup in front of her. With a clang, it hit the ground, and fragments flew everywhere, splashing onto Old Madam Ma’s face.
“Ah…” Old Madam Ma cried out in pain. She covered her face and howled even louder. “Oh, it hurts so much. First Madam doesn’t know how to judge people…”
Yang Shuwan was also shocked. She was so angry that she smashed a teacup. Unexpectedly, these fragments did not have eyes and splashed all over Old Madam Ma’s face, injuring her.
This scene further agitated many people. “First Madam doesn’t have the final say in the residence’s rules. First Madam can’t punish others because of a disagreement, and she even threw a teacup at someone’s face. It’s really unreasonable. We’ll go look for Old Madam to reason it out. If it doesn’t work, there’s still Eldest Master in the residence…”
“Yes, look for Old Madam…”
“To the Old Madam’s house…”
This commotion caused Yang Shuwan to panic completely. She subconsciously glanced at Nanny Liu. This old thing had helped Old Madam manage the house for most of her life, but the servants were willing to listen to her.
However, Nanny Liu lowered her eyes and pretended not to see Yang Shuwan’s gaze.
Yang Shuwan was so angry that her mouth twisted. Seeing that the servants were really about to enter Old Madam’s house, she was shocked and furious. “What are you doing? Stop right there. Do you still have any respect for me, the mistress of the household…”
The servants gathered to cause trouble. This was something that could not be found in the entire capital.
If she really allowed it, where would her dignity as the mistress of the household go?
All her pride would be lost!
How was she going to live in the residence in the future?
If news of this got out, everyone would probably know that Eldest Madam Yang did not manage the household well. If a fire broke out in the Yu Residence, how could she still have the face to go out? She would probably be laughed at by Master.
Where was Master’s dignity and face?
Where was the reputation of the Yu Residence?
Master had also been dissatisfied with her recently. She had been recuperating for a few days, but Master had never visited her in the main courtyard.
Fortunately, Concubine He was still grounded and the guards had locked her door. Otherwise, Master would have spent all his time with that slut.
It was also because she had acted humbly to please him and mentioned their loving relationship from time to time that Master had thought of the past and put more heart into their relationship.
However, she couldn’t possibly lower herself and apologize to these lowly servants!
Yang Shuwan’s mind raced, and she quickly gave Nanny Li a look.
Nanny Li understood and hurriedly stepped forward to stop them. “How can you make a fuss in front of Old Madam? Old Madam is old and wants peace in the house. You’re not taking her seriously by making such a fuss.”
There were also a few people who used to be Yang Shuwan’s capable subordinates. They also stepped forward to help. “Nanny Li is right. First Madam has been sick for a few days. It’s the first day of her being in charge again. Let’s talk slowly…”
The courtyard was in a mess.
At this moment, an old but dignified voice suddenly came from the moon door. “What’s going on?”
The scene immediately turned solemn.
Everyone looked at the door and did not dare to continue making a fuss. They quickly retreated to the sides and bowed. “Old Madam!”
Outside the Moon Gate, Old Madam Yu’s face darkened as she let Yu Youyao help her into the courtyard.