freenovelworld Chapter 218: Year-end bonus
Chapter 218: Year-end bonus
After seeing off the eunuch who came to announce the imperial decree, Pei Heng supported Su Li and stood at the door of the general's mansion.
The two of them snuggled up to each other, looking up at the golden plaque on the lintel of the general's mansion, "The First-Class General's Mansion Built by Imperial Order to Protect the Country", with mixed feelings.
"My husband, the emperor actually left you a title in the end. It's really rare." Su Li sighed.
Pei Heng smiled bitterly.
This time, he was so angry for the beauty he loved that he united so many people to bring Prince Jing down. He had already prepared himself to be suspected or even ignored by Emperor Jingde.
If Emperor Jingde had agreed to his request, he would have been able to rest assured, but Emperor Jingde reserved the title for him.
This made him think more.
He almost immediately confirmed that Emperor Jingde had already become suspicious of him.
However, he can just worry about these things himself and there is no need to tell them out loud to disturb A-Li.
He smiled and said:
"Yes, in this case, Ah Li is still the general's wife."
Su Li laughed and said:
"Power, money, and leisure are all part of a life of luxury."
This is the truth from the bottom of my heart!
Pei Heng smiled comfortably. As long as Ah Li was happy, he was happy. He hugged his wife. The dense and slippery fur collar on the collar of his outer robe made Su Li look as delicate and tender as a dough ball.
"Let's go, it's cold outside. I'll ask someone to send a few sheep from the farm, and I'll roast the lamb for you myself in the evening." Pei Heng helped Su Li walk back.
"Can you roast lamb?"
"My husband not only roasts lamb, but also makes noodles, cooks, weaves straw sandals, and sews clothes... When I was in the military camp, there was nothing I couldn't do."
"Then you must savor it well."
"Of course. I'll grill meat today, cook noodles for you tomorrow, and make you some braised food the day after tomorrow. Anyway, there's plenty of time."
"Excellent, excellent!"
The laughter and joy gradually faded away.
At this time, outside Shengjing City, a dozen people in cloaks stopped on the hill, pulling the reins of their horses.
The leader was wrapped tightly, with only a pair of snake-like eyes showing.
"Your Highness, it's getting late. It's time to set off."
Someone behind him said.
The leader pulled off the scarf covering his mouth and nose, exhaled white air and said:
"Today, I was defeated by Pei Heng and had to flee for my life, but he will eventually come back to kill me. Pei Heng, just wait! When the time comes, I will make you return double the humiliation you inflicted on me today!"
After saying this, he gave his horse a strong kick and rode north with his men.
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After Laba Festival, the festive atmosphere in Shengjing City becomes stronger and stronger.
The streets and alleys have begun to be decorated with bright red lanterns and fluttering colorful flags. In the streets, people are shoulder to shoulder buying New Year's goods, and the sounds of hawking and bargaining are heard one after another.
Every household in Daqi is busy preparing for the New Year.
Liancheng and Lianrong have been busy moving these days, so Su Li specially sent Songtao to help, and also asked Songzhi to open the warehouse and add a lot of furniture and decorations to Liancheng's house.
Captain Qian would come to the general's mansion every day for no reason. When he saw the servants of Nanshe, he would give them something and ask them to pass on a message to Songzhi, asking when she would be free to have tea with him.
As a result, the little girls in Nanshe shouted when they saw Songzhi:
"Sister Songzhi, someone's looking for you!"
"Who is it?"
Songzhi was helping Su Li with the accounts in the yard. When she heard this, she looked up and asked.
"Who else could it be?"
The little girls covered their mouths and laughed, looked at each other playfully and shouted in unison:
"Sister Songzhi, are you free for tea today?"
When she heard the word "drink tea", the abacus beads in Songzhi's hand became messy and her pretty face turned red with embarrassment.
"Go away, have you finished your work? If you have time to make fun of me here, I will deduct your wages!"
The little girls hugged each other and laughed. When they saw Songzhi holding up the abacus as if to hit them, they ran away with a bang, shouting:
"My dear sister is busy again today!"
Songzhi was at a loss for words. She glared at them and lowered her head to continue calculating the wrong account.
Su Li pinched the fruit and ate it, watching with a smile.
Seeing Songzhi's shy and coquettish look, she felt happy.
"What? Captain Qian is not good?" she asked jokingly.
"Madam!" Songzhi said angrily.
"Oh, that means Miss Songzhi doesn't like her. Well, in that case, I'll go to Captain Qian to report it for you, so he won't come to harass you every day."
Su Li pretended to call for help.
Songzhi was now anxious, and she paused on the abacus beads and said:
"It's not even considered harassment..."
Looking at her blushing face and shy expression, Su Li understood everything. She burst out laughing and said:
"Okay, the accounts are pretty much settled. I'll hand out the year-end bonuses to everyone in the mansion today, and I'll give you a day off tomorrow. Go out for a stroll and some tea with Captain Qian."
Songzhi was so embarrassed that she almost hid her head under the table, but her hands moved much faster.
In just one stick of incense, the year-end bonuses were calculated. After Su Li looked at the account book, he sent someone to notify everyone in the mansion to go to the accounting office to collect their year-end bonuses.
When the news spread, all the servants in the general's mansion were in an uproar.
I just received my monthly salary a few days ago, how come I'm getting another bonus? What is a year-end bonus?
The old people who had followed from Qingshan Courtyard before now all straightened their backs and explained to the newcomers in the mansion with a proud and superior look.
"If you follow our madam and work hard, not only will your monthly salary be 50% higher than that of ordinary people in the mansion, but those who perform well will also receive quarterly, semi-annual, and annual rewards." said Nanny Zhou.
Now she was one of the maids in charge of the general's residence. Madam had released her indentures and recommended her grandson to study at the academy. She was now enjoying a good life.
"That's right! My mother was sick before, and the lady gave me an extra ten taels of silver in addition to the reward for my mother's treatment. We will never forget the lady's great kindness in this life." Xiao Cui, who followed out from Qingshanyuan, said.
Now, she has become a first-class maid, in charge of the cleaning of the mansion, and she is very dedicated to her work.
"Wow, the Madam is truly beautiful, virtuous, and generous. Have you heard? The Madam even gifted Manager Lian a three-story house!"
"Wow!"
In front of the accounting office, the maids and servants all gathered together and whispered. They looked at the people who followed them out of Qingshan Courtyard, and saw that each of them had become a capable manager, with envy in their eyes.
They all made up their minds to work hard, and they would surely win the favor of their wives and get promotions and salary increases in the future.
"Look, look, there's something else besides money."
The people at the back of the line looked up and saw that the people in front who received the rewards all had smiles on their faces.
Not only did they get money, but each person also received a piece of fine cotton cloth and a big red gift package wrapped in red paper - it contained bacon, ham, dried fish, candied fruits, nuts and cakes, a big, heavy bag.
The general's mansion was bustling all day long, and everyone had a smile on their face.
This was the scene Xie An saw when he entered the general's mansion.
"There is such a good thing!"
Xie An casually grabbed a street boy who was laughing crazily and asked him. He then felt that he was a little late and had missed a lot.