Fourth Master glanced at her and she quickly lowered her head.

  "Order food whenever you want. Is there no silver left?" Fourth Master didn't plan to break the rules, the concubines wanted to exceed their share of benefits and still had to spend silver.

  But last time Ye Zao refused her uncle's 5,000 taels, which also made Fourth Master feel more responsible for her expenses.

  This has nothing to do with favoritism, it's purely a matter of responsibility.

  After all, 5,000 taels of silver is approximately equivalent to 500,000 in modern times.

  "There is money, but the fish in the kitchen is not good to eat." Ye Zao was unhappy.

  The fish and shrimp in the cafeteria are mostly pickled, very few are fresh.

  "I don't like pickled ones," said Ye Zao.

  Fourth Master glanced at her again: "Alright, I'll have someone go buy it and make it for you tonight."

  This is what she's used to.

  "Just occasionally eat one... " Ye Zao also knew that nowadays it was the Qing Dynasty and the Manchu people didn't like fish and shrimp.

  Besides, it's winter.

  "Alright, let's eat. Rushing now won't make a difference." Fourth Master sat down: "Su Peisheng, tell the kitchen staff that from now on, they can just bring in some fish and shrimp."

  It's not just here, you can have it wherever you want.

  After lunch, Fourth Master felt a bit tired and Ye Zao was also feeling sleepy, so they took a nap together.

  In winter days, the day is short and the night is long, so I slept until it got dark.

  Fourth Master woke up and felt somewhat bewildered.

  People who take a nap are most likely to have this feeling. After waking up from a nap, it's dark outside and they're somewhat disoriented about the time of day.

  Ye Zao also opened his eyes: "This is called waking up from a nap, and it's already dark?"

  Fourth Master was amused by her and rubbed her face, then got up to wash his face.

  This will drive you crazy and you won't be able to sleep well at night either.

  Fourth Master did not stay for dinner.

  Because dinner had not been served yet, someone came from Mr. Li's side to invite Fourth Master, and Second Brother had a fever.

  The Second Brother mostly lived in the front yard and sometimes stayed at Li's house for a few days.

  The Chinese New Year is over, and Li's confinement has also been lifted. He just returned yesterday and got a fever today.

  Li's family was in a flurry and at their wit's end, so they asked someone to come and help.

  Fourth Master felt sorry for the child and hurried over.

  Li saw Fourth Master and was completely speechless, she knelt down and started wailing.

  Fourth Master said to her, "Can't say how much I love you, but at least you're the mother of one of my children, can't be heartless?"

  Helping her up: "It's okay, Second Brother has a lot of good fortune. Nothing will happen, where is the imperial physician?"

  "Speaking of which, the imperial physician hasn't arrived yet, I've already gone to invite him," said Zhao Fu Gui.

  Fourth Master nodded and went in to see the child.

  The situation is not as terrible, but children under three years old, with a bright red face from fever, are also quite pitiful.

  She saw him and called out "Ama" in a sad tone.

  Fourth Master was worried: "Auntie is here, don't worry, the imperial physician will come and take a look soon."

  The Second Brother nodded and murmured in agreement, while Da Ge also cried out "A Ma" (Mother).

  To this daughter, Fourth Master also showed great affection, stroking her head: "Da Gege don't cry, little brother is fine."

  "They... they spoke ill of my brother, or else why would he fall ill." Da Gege hesitated for a long time before kneeling down and saying.

  Fourth Master was taken aback: "What are you talking about? Speak clearly."

  "Yesterday... I heard someone say that after the birth of her third brother, Ama didn't like her second brother anymore, and from then on, her second brother was no longer favored." Da Gege cried.

  Fourth Master frowned: "Su Peisheng, investigate, who is the ringleader! Investigate thoroughly, severely punish without pardon!"

  Su Peisheng let out an "ai" and turned around to leave.

  "Alright, stop crying. How could Ama not love your second brother? However, third brother is also your brother, and you should be loving and helpful to each other. If anyone says these things again, come tell Ama." Fourth Master stroked Second Brother's head, but was actually speaking to Big Sister.

  Dà gé gé máng yìngle, xīnli hěn shǎo yǒu xiē gān gà. Gào zhuàng yě bù hǎo.

  Translation:

  Big brother was busy responding and felt a bit awkward in his heart, it's not good to report either.

  Li washed her face and came in, already knowing what had just happened: "Dagege doesn't understand things, Master shouldn't mind."

  "It's all right, kids are young. You don't have to worry too much either, Second Brother is fine." Fourth Master also knew it was nothing serious after taking a look.

  As they were speaking, the imperial physician arrived.

  After reading it, I said nothing was wrong and left after taking the medicine.

  Li's hanging heart fell, and he felt his whole body go soft.

  Fourth Master looked at her for a few moments and sighed inwardly.

  As for Gao's matter, she participated in a few parts that are still unknown, but it seems that she didn't take the initiative.

  Now she has been confined for a long time and her appearance has deteriorated a lot.

  Fourth Master didn't think of how to comfort her, she herself also had countless illnesses, and having a good memory was a good thing.

  But after all, I couldn't bear to say anything more about her.

  After all, there is still a pair of children at home.

  That night, Fourth Master naturally did not return to the front yard again.

  Li was worried about her son and didn't accompany Fourth Master, so she pushed him into Chang's house again.

  Mr. Chang was grateful to Mr. Li and spoke a good word for him.

  Fourth Master ignored her, and Chang Shi dared not speak again.

  Fourth Master was not angry, but just wanted to let Chang Shi know his place. He knew that Chang Shi had feelings for Li Shi, but as a member of the Chang family, he couldn't say anything about it.

  The next morning, Fourth Master got up early and went to see Second Brother. The fever had subsided, and Fourth Master felt relieved.

  The Second Prince is still asleep, and Fourth Master has ordered not to disturb him.

  Just then, Su Peisheng appeared outside: "Master, there are people spreading rumors in the main courtyard and Wu Gege's place. There is one person in the flower garden, I have caught them all. In the main courtyard, Fu Jin spread the word that those damned slaves do not need to be spared."

  "You deal with it, whoever dares to stir up trouble in the future, just beat them to death." Fourth Master said calmly.

  Fourth Master said, "The Wu family does not follow the rules, does not know respect for authority, and cannot control their own slaves. Give him ten slaps on the face, and have all the women in the back courtyard watch. Punish him by copying scriptures for half a year!"

  Su Peisheng was stunned for a moment and let out an "ai" sound.

  Got it!

  The master has been in a bad mood these days, and several ladies from the back house have also seen him, but nothing happened. It just so happens that Wu Gege ran into him.

  It's also a crime if one can't even control their own subordinates!

  As for those who don't follow rules and don't know their place, that's just how it is from the start.

  Alas, even the yellow flower vegetable is no match for this.

  Ye Guniang was incomparable in the past, now Chang Guniang is also incomparable.

  Yesterday, Master slept in Chang's daughter's room, and everything was fine.

  After hearing the news, Wu Gege's face turned pale immediately.

  In the main hall, all the ladies were astonished.

  Is this Wu family really teaching their servants to say such things?

  She is a rough housekeeper, no one tells her what to do, she says it herself, and she's already very annoyed.

  No one would think that Third Brother could surpass Second Brother, these are all nonsense words.

  How could the lady have come up with such a move?

  So, Fourth Master didn't suspect anything at all.

  Wu Gege and several slaves were taken to the main hall. Su Peisheng watched as other masters also arrived one after another in the main hall.

  Got up late, Ye Zao didn't have breakfast and came over.

  It's about time, Wu Gege has his day today, and it can be said that he avenged Yin Gege from back then, even if it was just a beating.