He took it upon himself to sell off the vast majority of the maids and servants, leaving only a few elderly manual laborers at home. This way, having fewer people would reduce the chances of trouble arising.
Reading this, Xu Suying couldn't help but smile. Seeing her reaction, Chen Wanqing leaned over to take a look and instantly understood her father's underlying implication. "Does this mean some maids were getting out of line?"
"That's for sure," Xu Suying said. "Your father is tall and martial-looking, and definitely a handsome figure. Furthermore, he is a Sixth Rank Salt Transport Officer, which makes him quite a catch in a place like Xinghuai Prefecture."
This situation was entirely within her expectations, but fortunately, she was very satisfied with how her husband handled it. Therefore, she would have to go back and write him a letter to put his mind at ease.
Xu Suying rose gracefully and walked away, humming a little tune.
