All the government officials in the town have been withdrawn, but there have been more strangers coming to Fushui Town recently.
The residents in the town are naturally seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages. Those with fields in the countryside moved back to the countryside under the pretext of spring plowing, while some people went to the county town. Of course, most of them had nowhere to go, but they were much more cautious.
Children who were running around and playing around were also detained at home by their families. The entire Fushui Town suddenly became deserted and lifeless.
In the past, the town was very lively at night, but now it is much deserted.
In the afternoon of the same day, Liu Xi came and told Qin Xi: "Sister-in-law, someone came to Xuanmiao Temple today and said he was thirsty and wanted a bowl of water, but he asked questions and looked around. I think something is wrong. "
Liu Xi followed Qin Xiang for a few days and became cautious, so if there was any trouble, he would talk to Qin Xiang first.
Xuanmiao Temple is a little special, and most people don't dare to cause trouble, so Qin Xiang put all the valuable spices there. Although it is outside the Xuanmiao Temple, it is only separated by a wall, and people from the Taoist temple will also be watching over it.
The next day, people from the escort agency came to help with the move and rented ten oxcarts. Of course, Qin Xiang paid for the expenses.
The move went smoothly, and no one was intercepted along the way. Soon they arrived at Bieyuan in the county. Liu Xi went to inform the incense shop owner in advance, and they were already waiting at the gate of Bieyuan.
The Bieyuan was a bit ridiculously big, and not only was it big, it was also extremely exquisite and luxurious, which Qin Xiang had never thought of.
There is also a peach blossom forest in the garden, and the buds are densely growing at this time. It will only bloom in ten days, and it will be a grand scene then. Because of the plum blossoms, the garden is called Meiyuan.
After going around in a circle, even Qin Xiang was a little surprised, not to mention that Su and others only thought they had entered a fairyland.
The shopkeeper of the incense shop personally took everyone to see the other garden, and then pointed to a courtyard and said: "This is our boss's residence, and the door is usually locked here. He only comes to do accounts once at the end of the year, no more than one or two days." Then he will leave, and when the boss comes, he will enter and exit through a separate door, so you don’t have to worry about it.”
Qin Xiang and others naturally nodded in agreement, and then, leaving Su, Aunt Sang and others to pack their things, Qin Xiang followed the shopkeeper to another courtyard.
This courtyard is very remote, and there is a back door for entry and exit. There is no need to enter and exit through the main entrance or the east and west corner doors.
This is a courtyard with two entrances. The outside has been temporarily converted into incense rooms. The main room is the living room, and the room on the left is the incense making room prepared for Qin Xiang. The two walls are all empty shelves, which are installed near the window. The wooden couch was used by Qin Xiang to rest when she was tired.
The room on the right and the ear room are the bedrooms of Lian'er and Lanhua. Qin Xiang was afraid that someone would randomly run into her incense room and mess around at night, so she arranged it this way.
The backyard was occupied by the servants of the former county magistrate. The shopkeeper handed over the deed of sale to Qin Xiang. Qin Xiang also gave the purchaser's money to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper did not refuse and took the money.
Qin Xiang took the deeds of sale and compared them one by one and asked a few questions. She found that none of these people were qualified for the job of making incense. She had no choice but to arrange positions based on their previous work and expertise.
Later, Qin Xiang made a request to the shopkeeper: buy the necessary spices and utensils; and buy twenty young men and women aged twelve to fifteen or sixteen, who must have nimble hands and feet, be clean, have no body odor, no bad breath, and be in good health. That's fine. In addition, you need to find a master who is good at craftsmanship. After the gold ingot pendant is made, you need to embroider it with green ingots, stick mother-of-pearl, trace gold, color painting, connect silk threads, braid tassels, etc.
This incense pendant not only has medicinal fragrance effect, but also is exquisite and beautiful to be top quality.
Qin Xiang and the shopkeeper reached an agreement, and Qin Xiang was responsible for the shipment and promised to release a new fragrance every month. Xiangpu provided the house and materials, and was responsible for the sales, and both parties split the money 30/70. Of course, Qin Xiang only has three.
Three days later, Qiao San sent Li Siniang and Hu Zi back.
Qin Xian asked Li Siniang to change her clothes first, and take a look at the child before replying. Huzi was also taken away by Zhou.
After Li Siniang saluted, she hurriedly followed a maid named Xiaomei.
All she saw along the way were old servants. Xiaomei told Li Siniang happily: "The current master is very kind-hearted and the whole family does not torture anyone. We just need to do our job conscientiously."
Li Siniang knew that Qin Xiang was not someone to be trifled with. She was just too lazy to argue with others about such trivial matters, but if she was offended, the consequences would be disastrous.
So, she whispered to Xiaomei: "My master is kind-hearted, and we must be more careful. Don't let the slaves bully the master. If we make the master unhappy, this good life will come to an end."
Xiaomei stuck out her tongue and said she understood.
The further Li Siniang walked, the more frightened she became. This villa was much larger than her previous master's house in the capital. What on earth could Qin Xi have done to obtain such a residence?
Qiao San reported the trip to Qin Xiang. He was only responsible for concealment and protection. He didn't know exactly what Li Siniang had done. After saying a few words, Qiao San returned to Fushui Town.
After Li Siniang saw her son, she changed her clothes and came to see Qin Xiang.
She took out a purse from her body and handed it over. Qin Xiang opened it and looked at it. It was three thousand taels of silver notes. Qin Xiang stuffed the banknotes back into her purse with an expressionless face and put them casually into her cuffs.
Li Siniang was secretly shocked: This is a three thousand tael of silver notes. Even her former master's eyes were shining brightly. He was so excited that he couldn't sleep. However, the lady in front of her was just a hairpin. She looked at the house in Fushui Town. How can someone who is used to living a wealthy life be so calm?
"You have done me a big favor, and I promise you something." Qin Xi said calmly: "If you want to take the child back to find Bao'er's father, I can let you go, and I will give you your bond of sale immediately. You, and I will give you a payment and arrange for someone to take you back."
Li Siniang was stunned. She didn't know what expression to make at this moment of conflict between heaven and man.
She didn't know whether Qin Xiang was testing or telling the truth, so she raised her eyes and looked into Qin Xiang's eyes.
The two women looked at each other, both seeing temptation and distrust in each other's eyes.
Qin Xi said calmly: "To be honest, you have a lot of hatred in your heart, you are also very smart, and all the servants in the family are trained by you, so I don't trust you to stay with me."
Li Siniang breathed a sigh of relief when the words were spoken. She also said bluntly: "Madam, it's a dead end for me to go back now. I hope my wife will take me in for a while. Madam, don't worry. I will never do anything to harm my wife and her family." If my wife doesn't believe it, I will..."
Li Siniang bit her lip and swore: "I swear on the life of my son Bao'er, can you trust me, madam?"
Of course I believe it. The most precious thing for Li Siniang is not her own life, but Bao'er.
"You can stay, but the deed of betrayal must be left with me first. When you want to leave, just tell me and I will let you go at any time. My promise is always valid."
Li Siniang knelt down, kowtowed respectfully, and shouted: "Madam!"
Qin Xiang knew that she had recognized her master. Although Li Siniang would leave sooner or later, it did not prevent her from being Qin Xiang's servant now.
Li Siniang then told her about her trip to Fucheng. Qin Xiang listened carefully and admired Li Siniang's amazing luck. She completed what Qin Xiang asked her to do without encountering any obstacles or difficulties.
"Is there any movement in the Qin family?" Qin Xi asked.
"My servant deliberately avoided the Qin family. However, after some inquiring, I found out that Master Qin Si returned to the city on the first day before we left. He also brought back an outhouse and a pair of children."
Qin Xiang raised his eyebrows and finally asked with some urgency, "Do you know who you brought back?"
"I don't know!"
(End of chapter)
