Transmigration: A Farm Girl's Brocade-Chapter 101 -
Chapter 101: 101
Chapter 101: 101
More? Qian Yixiu excitedly took the silver note, which was worth a hundred taels.
Struck it rich, truly struck it rich.
Qian Yixiu’s excited little heart was fluttering wildly, yet she feigned calm as she stuffed the silver note into her purse.
Liang Jinzhao was an aristocratic family’s son, but definitely not a profligate playboy. When he was in the Capital City, he often followed his grandfather in caring for Jun Zi Lan flowers and naturally knew the varieties and their prices.
This famous breed would indeed be worth five hundred taels in Capital City. But he also knew that in Ji’an Province, this flower would never sell for that much.
The reason he had given so much silver was partly because he wanted to help the little girl, feeling that orphans of soldiers who died for their country and disappeared without a trace should not be ignored by the Imperial Court. Another reason was that he wanted to see what this little wily girl, who got excited just holding small silver ingots, would look like holding so much in silver notes.
Yet he saw the girl calmly stuff the silver note into her purse, which was somewhat disappointing. He then realized that perhaps the girl could neither read nor recognize the value of what she was holding.
He then said, “It seems that the little one doesn’t like those pieces of paper much. My lord had made a mistake, give the paper back, and this young master will give you a few big silver ingots.”
Do you really take your aunt for an illiterate?
Qian Yixiu quickly clenched her purse tightly behind her back and said, “A gentleman’s word, as fast as a mustang, and besides, something that has already been given.”
Her nervous manner actually made Liang Jinzhao burst into laughter, this was her true nature.
Liang Jinzhao laughed heartily, “It seems the little one does recognize the goods after all, clearly delighted yet stubbornly pretending nothing’s amiss. I was teasing you, how could I possibly take back something that’s already been given?”
Having said that, he walked away with a wide smile.
Qian Yixiu looked at Liang Jinzhao’s retreating figure and rolled her eyes dramatically, thinking that adolescents going through voice changes are truly annoying. Teasing people like that!
Afterward, she and Liang Gao placed the flowers in a shady spot. Liang Gao also instructed Steward Wong to transport the flowers to Wuxi Tea Building with a covered carriage the next day and hand them over to Shopkeeper Cui, being careful not to damage them or expose them to the sun.
Steward Wong promptly nodded his head in agreement.
Meanwhile, Qian Yeejin felt somewhat uncomfortable. She found Young Master Liang to be a decent person, though somewhat lacking in dignity. Men and women shouldn’t be too familiar, was my sister someone he could just tease? Although she appeared indifferent on the surface, she made Qian Yixiu run around in circles, not allowing her to get too close to those young masters.
As dusk approached, the Little Monk and the young masters had their fill of fun and it was time to leave.
“This young master had a great time today and the food was good too. Next year, when I return to Xizhou Mansion, I’ll visit your place again.” After saying that, Liang Jinzhao waved to Liang Gao.
Liang Gao then gave a purse to each person from the Qian family and Wong family, with everyone present getting one, even Cheng Yue was not left out, as he asked Qian Yixiu to hand them over on his behalf.
Song Huaijin and Zhang Yang also had their boy servants give each of them a purse.
Song Huaijin also said, “Remember, little girl, next year when we come, prepare more honey-glazed lotus roots filled with sticky rice, the lord likes to eat them.”
Qian Yixiu readily agreed to everything.
Qian Yixiu then made an impolite request, asking them to ride horses with Qian Yeejin around Huaxi Village and Darong Village, subtly hinting that there were some hoodlums in those villages who, seeing that her family was weak, bullied them from time to time.
Song Huaijin, upon hearing this, cursed heartily, “Which family is so despicable? I’ll directly raze their nest.”
Zhang Yang chuckled and said, “Once we leave, what if they take revenge on the Qian family? We better take our little brother for a round and just let them learn the word ‘fear’.”
Liang Jinzhao then addressed Steward Wong, “The father of these two children died in service to the Imperial Court but did not receive the proper consolation. You must help take extra care of them in the future. If there’s something you can’t handle, go find my fourth uncle. He’ll help you take care of it.”
Steward Wong immediately bowed and said, “Yes, yes, I’ll remember.”
Afterward, Liang Jinzhao left with the Little Monk in his arms, and Song Huaijin left with Qian Yeejin, followed by Steward Wong and his son behind them on horseback.
As soon as the Little Monk and the several masters left, Qian Mandie hurriedly opened her purse to find inside four small silver ingots, weighing two taels each, and all three purses were the same. She didn’t expect that by helping for just half a day, she would earn more than two taels of silver, and even the small silver ingots from a wealthy family at that. She knew her own mother had envied Grandmother for having a small silver ingot for a long time, and now she had twelve to her name.
She was thrilled, and with a beaming smile, she said, “Xia sister, remember to call me again for such good fortunes in the future.”
Qian Manxia smiled and nodded her head.
Lady Wu packed some of the leftover snacks into a bowl, giving one to Madam Wong Liang and one to Qian Manxia to take back with them.
After their departure, Qian Yixiu first pulled her young mother out of the small room, then told Qian Sangui and Lady Wu about Zhang Yang treating Cheng Yue. The old couple was overjoyed, and Lady Wu said she would go to the county town to fetch the medicine the next day.
Qian Yixiu then took out the three silver notes from her purse. Apart from Cheng Yue, who seemed rather calm, the mouths of the old couple and Qian Manxia formed ‘O’ shapes, and their eyes widened into ‘⊙’s. Quick-witted Qian Yixiu couldn’t even put into words their expressions at that moment, only expressing them through these special characters.
Only after their mouths and eyes had returned to normal did they burst into a delightful, hearty laughter.
Auntie Qian Manxia quickly shushed them with her finger on her lips, whispering urgently, “Dad, mom, keep it down. Do you want to attract the bad guys over here?”
Qian Sangui and Lady Wu immediately covered their mouths, resisting the urge to laugh out loud.
Qian Manxia whispered in utmost happiness, “Our family now has so much silver. My God, I never even dared to dream of this. Aren’t we richer than Wang Lizheng’s house now?”
Lady Wu also laughed and said, “Hmm, I think so too.” She then added nervously, “Head of the household, when Jinwa comes back, make him quickly hide the notes under the jar beneath the bed. Also, we can’t let Dashan and Monkey Brother go to the mountains anymore; we have to keep a good watch on the house.”
Qian Sangui nodded repeatedly, “It seems we need to buy more fields quickly, to spend some of this silver. With so much silver on hand, we won’t be able to sleep peacefully.”
Lady Wu repeatedly agreed with him.
Qian Sangui continued, “Those who visited today, they are all benefactors to our family, and we must remember their great kindness. Our family is poor and has nothing much to offer. Your sweet liquor is good; make a few more jars of it, and send two to each family, including Young Master Liang who is returning to the Capital City. Although it’s not worth much, it’s still a token of our appreciation… ”
As they were talking, a knocking sound came from the door. It was Old woman Qian’s voice, accompanied by many others. Lady Wu, frightened, hurriedly took the silver notes into the bedroom cabinet and locked them away, then also locked the bedroom door.
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Only after Lady Wu had secured the locks did Qian Manxia run to open the door.
It turned out that the masters and boy servants riding horses through the village that morning had already caused a stir amongst the villagers. It was the first time they had seen so many people on horseback in their village, and among them, a few were dressed and carried themselves in a most extraordinary way.
The villagers were intrigued to see them heading toward the Qian’s third wife’s home on the west end of the village, and before long, Father and Son of Old Wong also headed to their house.
Many people gazed from the entrance of the village, wondering how Qian Sangui had come to know such distinguished guests.
