Yun Jiao sat there, calmly saying, "Nanny Zhou, what is the punishnt for being disrespectful to the master?"
Nanny Zhou stepped in from outside the door, "Miss, for being disrespectful to the master, the punishnt is twenty lashes. The master’s mood may then dictate further action, such as being sent away, assigned to the manor, or relegated to nial work."
Yun Jiao nodded, calmly saying, "I noticed that Nanny Liu has a lot of strength for chores, so let her do the beating."
Nanny Zhou bowed her head respectfully, "Yes."
Nanny Wang looked at Yun Jiao in astonishnt.
She wants to beat her?
Is she really going to beat her?
A countryside girl relying on others for survival, isn’t she supposed to be trembling with fear in the Duke Mansion? Where did she get such courage?
Today, she originally planned to catch Yun Jiao’s mistake and exploit it, so she could have the say in Yun Gui Courtyard.
In her mind, wasn’t a girl from the countryside, lacking insight, bound to be manipulated by her? But she was wrong. This girl was so ruthless, determined to make an example out of her!
Nanny Wang looked at Jiang Youzhi desperately, "Young master, this servant—"
Before she could finish, Jiang Youzhi interrupted, "Add ten more lashes."
Nanny Wang’s mouth gaped open, unable to utter another word.
Nanny Zhou quickly brought several other won over, with Nanny Liu holding a board one foot wide and two fingers thick.
Two won ca and dragged Nanny Wang outside, pressing her down on the ground, and Nanny Liu swung the board in her hand.
The sound of "smack...smack...smack..." echoed in the courtyard.
The maids under the corridor were watching, their hearts trembling with fear, exchanging aningful looks with each other.
The few new masters who ca to the mansion are not to be trifled with, even Aunt Su and the second young master were punished, and today Nanny Wang was reprimanded as well. It seems that from now on, they all must serve with utmost caution.
After thirty lashes, Nanny Wang lay on the ground on the verge of death.
Yun Jiao calmly said, "Call her family to carry her back."
"Nanny Zhou, go report to Housekeeper Lin and let him assign another guiding nanny over."
"Also, regarding matters in this courtyard, from now on, they will be managed by you."
A barely suppressed smile appeared at the corners of Nanny Zhou’s mouth as she bowed deeply, "Yes."
She only turned around at the door, and as she walked away, she sighed inwardly, this Miss Gu is nothing like soone from a small family; her deanor as a master is indeed very imposing.
If Yun Jiao knew her thoughts, she would only find it amusing.
In her family before, there were many drivers, gardeners, chefs, nannies, and assistants. Her mother never cared for her; her grandmother found her a nanny who raised her and always followed her to take care of her. As for how to deal with these service workers, she naturally had her own ways.
Jiang Youzhi watched from the side as Yun Jiao handled matters adeptly, unable to help but smile.
His Jiao Jiao really manages to surprise him at every turn.
She killed two birds with one stone, then won over Nanny Zhou; her thods were remarkably mature, as if she were naturally suited for a prestigious household.
It seems there’s no need for him to worry too much about her from now on.
Yun Jiao didn’t know what he was smiling about and gave him a sidelong glance before turning to signal Hui Xiang to store away the headdress.
When Hui Xiang ca over to hold the box, her hands were trembling.
This item was too precious; she was truly afraid of accidentally dropping it.
Next, Yun Jiao instructed Cai Ping to grind ink, and she sat at the table to write a list of ingredients, which she handed to Cai Ping.
Cai Ping saluted and took the list to the kitchen.
The very next day was New Year’s Eve, and after having breakfast, Yun Jiao headed to the kitchen.
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