Chapter 223 Acquired

He pointed at Xie Qi and said in an accented tone, "Isn't Xie Qi highly regarded by Eunuch Yuan?"

"Have Xie Qi go to Eunuch Yuan and file a complaint, so that the eunuch can throw that scoundrel into jail."

Xie Jingyuan frowned: "Don't talk nonsense. Yun Zheng is the one who has caught your eye, Father-in-law. What can Xie Qi do?"

"And when dealing with them, it's hard to know if the Xie family's remaining assets are enough to bribe officials at all levels."

Xie Jingyuan stopped paying attention to Xie Chengzhi and instead said to Xie Boyu, "Although he's gone, we still have the foundation. Given time, we'll definitely be able to turn things around. Brother, there's no need to worry."

"What foundation do we have left?"

Xie Chengzhi said, "Now we have no reputation, no people, the warehouse has been burned to the ground, and even the brothel machines are gone..."

"No, brother, you have to report that guy surnamed Yun..."

Xie Boyu was exhausted. He patted Xie Jingyuan's hand and choked out, "That's enough. We can't get it back. Even if the yamen is in the right, we can't get away unscathed. Let alone the fact that you sold your foundation in black and white."

"In this situation, even if you go to the capital to appeal to the emperor, you won't get anything back."

Xie Boyu looked at Xie Qi and said, "You... go, live your life well, and don't pay attention to Cheng Zhi's words."

Xie Qi pulled Shen Yuanzhu along, nodded to Xie Boyu, and then told Xie Jingyuan that the two of them were moving out of the Xie family home before turning to leave.

Shen Yuanzhu turned around and heard Xie Chengzhi cursing loudly behind her.

"Xie Boyu, you good-for-nothing! You can't manage the family business properly, causing the Xie family to be ruined and destroyed. I can't stay with you anymore, I want to separate from the family..."

In the courtyard, several people were arguing noisily. Before long, Xie Xuchuan arrived, his face pale.

He walked hurriedly, his face blank, seemingly lost in thought, as if he had no soul.

Even when he brushed past Shen Yuanzhu, he didn't see her.

As Xie Qi led Shen Yuanzhu out of Xuanji Courtyard, the two exchanged a glance.

"Let's go to the new house."

Shen Yuanzhu nodded and followed Xie Qi away from the Xie family.

The new house is in a good location. Although it is not as big as the Xie family's house, it is very quiet and peaceful.

When the two of them arrived, Luo Shi, Ling'er, and Xiao Zhi were sweeping away the dust, and Wei Hu was chopping firewood in the yard. The four of them were laughing and joking, which was much more relaxed than when they were at Xie's house.

Upon seeing this scene, Shen Yuanzhu felt as if the heaviness in her heart had been swept away, and she felt extremely relieved.

"Miss, sir, I've cooked some mung bean soup. Would you like a bowl?"

Shen Yuanzhu nodded and pulled Xie Qi inside.

Osmanthus blossoms were drying in the courtyard, their fragrance carried on the breeze. Shen Yuanzhu watched, a smile creeping onto her face.

“Miss, I just found a stone pond in the corner. Mama Luo and I cleaned it up and put a few fish in it.”

Xiaozhi, carrying a broom, pointed to a corner of the yard.

Shen Yuanzhu walked over and watched the fish swim quietly.

Xie Qi also squatted down to sit with her.

The silence and suffocation I felt at the Xie family's house, as well as the lingering sense of decay that seemed to be constantly weighing on my mind, gradually disappeared after I entered the small courtyard.

The courtyard was filled with sunshine, which warmed the water in the stone pond. Shen Yuanzhu couldn't resist reaching out to scoop up the reflection in the water, which attracted fish to rise up and peck at her fingers.

Fearing the fish would bite her, Xie Qi reached out and grabbed her wrist, pulling her back.

The fish thought they had lost the food they were about to eat, so they chased after it relentlessly.

Even after Chen Yuanzhu withdrew her hand, it still foolishly jumped out of the water.

Seeing this, Ling'er chuckled behind them, and Wei Hu cheered loudly. It seemed that since leaving the Xie family, the children had become much more lively.

However, Shen Yuanzhu looked at the fish tail that refracted colorful halos in the sunlight and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"What's wrong?"

Xie Qi pulled her hand into his arms and carefully examined her from head to toe.

"Did it bite you?"

"without."

Shen Yuanzhu beckoned with her finger and tapped his palm.

The ticklish sensation felt like it was scratching his heart, and Xie Qi couldn't help but smile faintly.

Shen Yuanzhu noticed the blush on his face and couldn't help but find it strange.

This person...

She turned her head, her voice cheerful: "I caught a glimpse of that fish just now, and I noticed that its tail had a dazzling, iridescent sheen. It was so beautiful."

"I have never seen such a color before."

Shen Yuanzhu stared intently at the surface of the small pond, as if waiting for the fish to leap out again.

Seeing her dazed expression, Xie Qi found her incredibly adorable.

He stared at Shen Yuanzhu's profile, as if he couldn't get enough of looking at her.

It wasn't until her legs got so weak from squatting that she couldn't help but move that Xie Qi realized the two of them had been huddled there for quite some time.

"What are you waiting for?"

Shen Yuanzhu asked, "Why aren't the fish jumping anymore?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Qi chuckled and reached out to scoop fish from the water.

What are you doing?

Shen Yuanzhu stopped his hand. Xie Qi said, "I'll fish it out and show it to you."

"don't want."

She slapped Xie Qi's hand away and chuckled, "There's really no need to pull fish out of the water for your own selfish reasons. We can just wait here."

Shen Yuanzhu squatted in front of the pool, but her mind was still on that fleeting glimpse she had just caught.

The colors were so vibrant and beautiful; she had never seen anything like it in her life.

If she could dye that color onto the fabric, she might have a better chance of winning this year's dyeing competition...

Xie Qi was unaware of her thoughts and only wanted to stay by her side.

The two waited for a long time but could not see the beautiful scenery again. It was not until Shen Yuanzhu lost feeling in her legs that she pulled Xie Qi up.

On their first night in the courtyard, Shen Yuanzhu and her husband, along with Luo Shi, Wei Hu, and a few others, sat together in the courtyard and enjoyed a good meal.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they lay down on the bamboo chairs and looked at the full moon overhead.

Mrs. Luo was in an exceptionally good mood and began to sing the little lullaby she used to use to lull Yuanzhu to sleep.

And so, Shen Yuanzhu spent her first night in the small courtyard.

The next morning, after eating, Xie Qi instructed Ling'er not to disturb Shen Yuanzhu and to let her get a good night's sleep before going to Jixia Manor.

The new house was not far from Jixia Manor; he arrived in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Upon seeing him, Yun Zheng couldn't help but call out, "Thank you, Boss."

Xie Qi nodded upon hearing this and sat down at his desk.

Yun Zheng said, "From today onwards, you are officially the Xie Dongjia."

“Our weaving and dyeing workshop is now operational, and the embroiderers have woven the first piece of brocade. I saw it, and the quality is absolutely superb.”

After saying that, he took out a stack of notes and said with great emotion, "Everything you want is in there."

Xie Qi gently placed his hand on it, without turning it over.

He thought this was what he had longed for all his life, but after it was realized, he showed no excitement whatsoever.

"Aren't you going to open it and take a look?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Qi began to look through them one by one.

After a long pause, he said, "With this, Jixia Manor can be considered complete."

"yes."

Yun Zheng sighed as well, and after a moment he said, "Although the weaving and dyeing plantation can now operate, there is still a problem that has not been solved..."