Ch 108: Settle Accounts With Meng Mansion Later
Meng Tingyue nodded with a smile, “That’s right, I specifically added a few herbs that calm the mind, so that this scented ointment, while leaving a lingering fragrance, can also help people calm their minds and soothe their thoughts.”
Princess Luo Jia said joyfully, “This is a new way to make a fortune… What is the production cost?”
“It can target ordinary women,” Meng Tingyue was prepared.
Princess Luo Jia suggested, “The Crown Princess can also use expensive flower fragrances to make this scented ointment and sell it to noble women.”
“I also have this plan.”
“When does the Crown Princess plan to open the shop?”
“Once the effectiveness of these scented ointments is confirmed, we can hire people to produce them.”
Princess Luo Jia’s eyes twinkled, and she said with a smile, “Then, Crown Princess, give me a few boxes, and I will help you promote them.”
“I would be delighted,” Meng Tingyue smiled.
…
After Meng Dongliang was carried back to the courtyard, he lay on the bed for half a day, and the pain in his hand gradually disappeared. He believed Meng Tingyue’s words about her medical skills.
“Someone!” he shouted.
Immediately, a servant hurried into the room and bowed, asking, “Sir, what do you need?”
Meng Dongliang slightly raised his eyes, his gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny and dissatisfaction. He gently waved his hand, “No need, you may leave. Get someone else.”
Upon hearing this, the servant slowly exited the door.
Shortly after, another servant came in, but he also failed to meet Meng Dongliang’s approval. He frowned, and sent the person away again.
After dismissing four in a row, Meng Dongliang finally became impatient, his voice carrying a hint of displeasure, “I want a maid servant to attend to me.”
The servant’s expression turned troubled, “Sir, this is really difficult for us. In this courtyard, only the few of us serve you; there are no maid servants.”
“What? No maid servants? Where are the maid servants?” Meng Dongliang’s voice involuntarily rose, his face full of disbelief.
“Reporting to Sir, the maid servants are all diligently serving in the Crown Princess’s courtyard, and some others are on duty in the North Garden,” the servant cautiously replied.
Meng Dongliang wasn’t a fool; he instantly understood that this was the work of his good niece.
A surge of anger rushed to his head. He violently waved his hand, sweeping a decorative object from the table beside him onto the floor, and roared, “Get out! All of you, get out!”
The servant’s face turned pale with fright, and he retreated shamefacedly, not daring to say another word.
Meng Dongliang was still angry, and he smashed some things in the room.
After smashing things, looking at the mess on the floor, a hint of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.
He clearly went to complain today, but his good niece clearly intended to protect that maid servant. She didn’t even mention punishing the maid servant.
He must find a way to find that maid servant.
Meng Tingyue didn’t help him, so he would do it himself.
Thinking of this, he cleared his throat and called out loudly, “Someone.”
A servant hurried into the room, his expression respectful.
Lying on the bed, Meng Dongliang leisurely commanded, “Clean the room.”
He pointed to one of those cleaning, “You, come here.”
Holding a broom, the servant lightly stepped forward and bowed, asking, “Sir, what are your orders?”
Meng Dongliang’s eyes flickered, and he asked, “You mentioned the North Garden just now. What exactly is that place?”
“Reporting to Sir, the North Garden is a residence prepared specifically for the young ladies of the mansion.”
Meng Dongliang felt a little curious, “Young ladies? What kind of young ladies? Maid servants? Or the Crown Prince’s concubines?”
“None of the above. They are all distinguished guests temporarily residing in the mansion, distinguished guests of the Crown Prince,” the servant answered softly.
Upon hearing this, Meng Dongliang couldn’t help but let out a sneer, “Tsk, what is the Crown Prince doing keeping several young ladies in the mansion for no reason?”
He didn’t believe that there were innocent young ladies in the world who would live in an outsider’s mansion without reason. He didn’t believe there was nothing fishy about it.
“Sir, please don’t misunderstand. His Highness the Crown Prince has never been to the North Garden. Those young ladies are just guests of the mansion,” the servant said earnestly, not allowing anyone to slander the Crown Prince.
Hearing this, Meng Dongliang disdainfully glanced at the servant and didn’t bother to waste his breath with such a person.
“Where is the North Garden?”
As soon as these words came out, the servant immediately became silent, clearly determined to keep mum and unwilling to reveal anything to Meng Dongliang.
No matter how Meng Dongliang tried to persuade him, the servant still gritted his teeth and remained silent.
“Forget it, if you won’t say, get out.”
The man quickly left.
Meng Dongliang leaned against the bed, calculating in his heart to find an opportunity to explore the North Garden tomorrow.
Assuming his residence is located in the West Garden, then the North Garden is right next to it.
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Meng Dongliang’s face.
…
Meng Tingyue finished her dinner and slowly returned under the moonlight.
As soon as she entered the door, Yan Hong came forward and quietly reported what happened in the West Garden one by one.
After listening, Meng Tingyue’s expression did not change, and she gently opened her lips and said slowly, “How much silver is the total value of those broken objects?”
Yan Hong bowed her head and answered respectfully, “Following the Crown Princess’s instructions, the total price of the broken items in the room did not exceed thirty taels.”
Meng Tingyue nodded nonchalantly, her demeanor exuding an air of casual indifference.
“There’s no need to replace them. If he asks, just say that the mansion spent ten thousand taels of silver on disaster relief last time, and now the treasury is empty and cannot afford more expenses. Tell him to make do with it for now.”
“If he really can’t stand it, then let him pay for some objects himself. As for those that were accidentally broken, make a list of them. He can go to Meng Mansion to claim them later.”
Hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Yan Hong’s eyes, but she didn’t dare to say more, only silently nodded in agreement, “Yes.”
“He also asked about the North Garden, but no one told him the location of the North Garden.”
Hearing this, Meng Tingyue instantly guessed his calculations, a cold light flashing in her eyes.
“Have someone guard the North Garden and prevent him from entering. Then, send someone to inform the young ladies inside not to leave the North Garden for the time being. If any of the young ladies ask why…”
“…just tell them frankly. As for any other changes that may happen later, it will have nothing to do with us.”
“Go, make the arrangements immediately.”
Yan Hong received the order and left.
In a moment, Qinglan and Qingdian entered the room.
Qinglan’s movements showed she was slightly unwell.
Seeing this, Meng Tingyue’s face turned cold. She gently closed the medical book in her hand and said in a deep voice, “If you are injured, rest well before returning to work.”
Qinglan forced a smile, “I’m fine, servant girl.”
“If I were to encounter an accident while going out, in your condition, should Qingdian protect you or protect my safety?”
After hearing this, although Qinglan was unhappy, she had no choice but to leave resentfully.
Meng Tingyue turned to Qingdian and said softly, “Tonight, you should stay with her, and encourage her; don’t let her get into a dead end. I have other servants to attend to me here.”
However, Qingdian remained unmoved and firmly stated, “This servant will go after the Crown Princess rests.”
Meng Tingyue sighed and resumed reading the medical book.
Only after Shen Yunheng entered the room did Qingdian leave slowly.
Meng Tingyue told Shen Yunheng about what happened during the day in advance, to avoid any misunderstandings.
