Liu Tián Qǔ sincerely felt as though she was caught being naughty by her dad and was being admonished by him. A warm but mirthful feeling flooded Liu Tián Qǔ's heart. Although Butler Zhou overstepped his boundaries. Never in a million years would she think about admonishing him.
First of all, Butler Zhou served the original owner's mother for many years with deep love and devotion. Upon the death of the original owner's mother, so deep was the Butler's distress. He almost committed suicide.
It was obvious to Liu Tián Qǔ that Butler Zhou cared deeply for her and considered himself to be her guardian. Deep in her heart, Liu Tián Qǔ had already accepted Butler Zhou, Housekeeper Gao, and Zhou Yù as family. How could she in good consciousness admonish him for caring, worrying, and treating her with such sincerity.
"Be mindful of biting off more than you can chew. Not many who have challenged an Emperor was lucky to walk away unscathed." Butler Zhou heavily scolded her as he glared at her.
Liu Tián Qǔ glanced at Housekeeper Gao face briefly. When she saw the deep worry and slight fear in the housekeeper eyes and on her face as the housekeeper eyes kept flickering between her husband and her master. Liu Tián Qǔ heavily admonished herself for forgetting that although she considered them family in her heart. Their relationship as master and servant was something she must also take into account lest she cause unintended harm.
"Okay, uncle, I will stop teasing the Emperor. The Emperor is a very intelligent man. The only reason I dared to tease him is because I am sure he understands that never will I truly overstep my boundaries. However, since it worries uncle when I do it, then I won't do it anymore." Liu Tián Qǔ said with deep sincerity and a serious face.
From the corner of her eye, Liu Tián Qǔ saw the deep sigh of relief the housekeeper gave. A glance at Zhou Yù and Commander Jiang allowed her to see their deep utter shock as she obediently listened to the Butler's admonishment instead of punishing him for overstepping his boundaries.
"Why create unnecessary negative feelings between you and the Emperor. Although the Emperor knows you won't overstep your boundaries, that won't stop him from feeling upset at your daring." Butler Zhou continued to scold Liu Tián Qǔ.
Liu Tián Qǔ watched everyone as their eyes continue to flicker between Butler Zhou and Liu Tián Qǔ as though watching an intense tennis match. However, Liu Tián Qǔ only sincerely gave the Butler a small bow and said, "There is much wisdom in Uncle Zhou's words, I have learned much. I will listen to Uncle Zhou and not teased the Emperor anymore."
It was Liu Tián Qǔ's small bow that made the Butler finally come back to himself. For the second time that night, he blushed a deep blood red. This time in embarrassment, however, before he could apologize, Liu Tián Qǔ very quickly changed the subject.
On the floor near where Liu Tián Qǔ was seated. Two money boxes sat near her on the floor. Picking up one of the plain wooden money boxes. Liu Tián Qǔ sat the money box on the table and slid it towards Commander Jiang. Commander Jiang was still staring at Liu Tián Qǔ with a deep perplexing, slightly confused stare. Liu Tián Qǔ snapped him out of his stupor when she said, "This money box contains five hundred gold certificates in the amount of one thousand gold each totaling to the equivalent of five hundred thousand gold. I am placing this money into Commander Jiang's care."
The Big strong man jerked in shock as he gaped at Liu Tián Qǔ. "First, I want you to buy yourself the best weapons, armor, and gear. You are my Commander, and you represent the House of Liu."
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"Thank you, Young Master Liu. I sold everything I had that was of any valve in a bid to keep my wife alive," The commander said in a hoarse voice full of thankfulness.
"I figured so, and you've done an admirable job. I sincerely deeply admire you for guarding your family with your life. However, as my Commander, you can't run around with no weapons, armor gear, or horse. Make sure you get the best of everything. Liu Residence is a new house that is just starting out. I don't want anyone looking down on my Commander or my residence because my Commander has no armor. Or because he is wearing cheap armor. So get the best of everything.
"I will do as Young Master Liu said," the Commander said as he gave a small bow.
"The Emperor just sent me over ten horses from his very own stable go pick you out one."
"Young Master!" Commander Jiang exclaimed in shock. "Those were the horses that the Emperor gave to you! You can't just give them away like that."
"Commander Jiang," Liu Tián Qǔ said with a firm voice. "I have only one butt, and I like my blind horse just fine, thank you. What? Am I supposed to let them stand around in my stable and die of old age?"
"That... That's not what I meant." Commander Jiang stuttered
"Good, then it's settled. Just know that I treat my people very well, so you better get used to it quickly. As my Commander, you will get the best of everything that I am able to give you. Is that understood?"
"I understand Young Master Liu, thank you," Commander Jiang said with slightly wet eyes. Butter Zhou and Housekeeper Gao nodded as they looked on in approval.
"Now, with that said, I want you to immediately start hiring house guards. Outfit them with the best weapons, armor, and gear. After you've done so, I want you to train them to the best of your ability to be the best damn house guard they can be. While doing so, I want you also to begin looking for the land for the garrison and start planning out the garrison. I already gave you the complete authority to hire whoever you wish to hire." Liu Tián Qǔ wanted her residence secured as soon as possible.
"If there is anything that you need, immediately let me know. When you need more money, let me know as well. Like I said, money is not an issue here, and I am aware that building a garrison will cost a lot of money. Now, do you have any questions you wish to ask?"
"No, however, I do want to mention that I am in the process of screening guards to hire. I had sent a call out into the martial world, but because the Imperial City is still sealed, I have yet to see the result." Commander Jiang said.
"Good, then I will leave it to you. Do not hire subpar guards in a rush. If you have to wait until the Imperial City is unsealed to begin hiring, then we will wait." Liu Tián Qǔ firmly said.
Picking up the next money box from the floor. Liu Tián Qǔ slid it across the table to Butler Zhou. "Butler Zhou, the Emperor, gave me my reward for contributing to the country. I must rightfully give you yours. It was your suggestion the made me seek out Wang Fèn Yǒng and in the process, caught all those treasonous bastards that would have gotten away." Liu Tián Qǔ knew for sure that they would have gotten away. In the past life of the original owner. They all got away. The crooked officials killed off a few small-time smugglers just t make it look good. And escaped with their lives and the ill-gotten goods they plundered.
"Young Master I...," The Butler began to say.
"Uncle, are you trying to make me a liar?" Liu Tián Qǔ said, allowing displeasure to show on her face.
When the Butler looked at her in confusion, Liu Tián Qǔ said, "I clearly said in our residence those who do good would be rewarded. Because of your suggestion, an infestation of treasonous bastards was caught in time. I don't need to tell you how serious things got because you already know. So just say thank and accept the reward." Liu Tián Qǔ made sure not to tell the Butler how much money was in the box.
If she told him that there was one hundred thousand gold in the box. Then she knew no matter what she said the Butler wouldn't accept it. She decided to let him discover how much was in the box later. Liu Tián Qǔ really wanted to give the Butler more money but she absolutely certain that if she did so the Butler would rebel.
Butler Zhou bowed deeply and said, "I will not be polite then. I will accept the gift Young Master Liu wishes to bestow. Thank you, Young Master."