Chapter 61 Climb the mountain of knives and descend into the sea of fire
"Tiantian, do you know where the Xiao family is from?" Mrs. Tang asked after leaving the Xiao family. When she talked with Old Madam Xiao before, even though Old Madam Xiao was smiling all the time, she still gave people a feeling of majesty.
Mrs. Tang was a worldly-wise person. When she went to the provincial capital before, she had even met the wife of the prefect of Hongdu. However, the oppressive feeling that the prefect's wife gave her was not as strong as that given by Mrs. Xiao.
"Shengjing?" Tang Tian said uncertainly, "Mom, don't you think the gifts we prepared are a little too light?"
"Silly girl, please remember this life-saving favor and repay it when you have the chance." Mrs. Tang looked at Tang Tian earnestly. She only had this one girl, and she had raised her a little spoiled. She said, "This little gift is just to express our gratitude."
"Oh." Tang Tian nodded, not quite understanding.
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"Grandma, I was wrong." Xiao Jiuyue admitted her mistake obediently.
Madam Xiao twisted her Buddhist beads and snorted softly, "I am an old woman of no use."
"Grandma, I didn't tell you because I was afraid you'd worry." Xiao Jiuyue squatted in front of Old Madam Xiao, looking up at her with admiration, and said seriously, "Grandma is the beacon that guides the Xiao family forward in the darkness. Without Grandma, we would have lost our way."
Madam Xiao almost laughed out loud when she heard her words. She was like a beacon pointing the way. Is this girl's mouth stained with honey?
Madam Xiao frowned and asked, "Where are you hurt?"
"Arm." Xiao Jiuyue pointed at her arm obediently. She replied, "Grandma, it's not as exaggerated as Tiantian said. It's just a small cut."
"A small cut, is it worth bringing so many gifts?" Old Madam Xiao raised her hand and gently poked her forehead. She pulled her hand up and motioned for her to sit next to her: "Yu'er, Grandma only hopes that you are well, but she doesn't want you to risk your life!"
"Grandma, this is all for the Xiao family." Xiao Jiuyue looked like she knew nothing from her grandmother. She smiled and said, "Tiantian is just like the girl next door. I can't just watch her get hurt, right? I only had a small cut. If I hadn't pulled her away, she might have lost her life."
"Didn't grandma always say that saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda?" Xiao Jiuyue's words were coherent, making Old Madam Xiao very happy.
Madam Xiao looked at her and said, "The weather is getting colder. Don't go out and take good care of your injuries."
"Okay." Xiao Jiuyue agreed readily. Old Madam Xiao looked at her doubtfully, her eyes seemed to be saying, are you so obedient?
"Grandma." Xiao Jiuyue smiled and spread her hands. "Grandma, I'm waiting to go to the county to buy some New Year's goods before the New Year. Is that okay?"
"Yes." Mrs. Xiao was relieved after confirming that she really would not go out again.
In the afternoon, Aunt He came.
"Miss Xiao, I'm willing to work in the workshop." Aunt He bowed to Xiao Jiuyue.
Xiao Jiuyue saw Aunt He, wearing a washed-out, pale dress that looked particularly light and flimsy, but her eyes were brighter than when she first saw her. She nodded approvingly and said, "Then starting tomorrow, you will go to the workshop and be responsible for purchasing oranges. I will also teach you how to can oranges."
"As for He Lian, when you go to the workshop in the morning, send He Lian to the mansion. I will ask someone to pick her up and give her a room so that she can rest in peace." Xiao Jiuyue directly solved Aunt He's worries.
"Thank you, Miss Xiao." Aunt He was relieved. Xiao Jiuyue gestured to Lianxin to take Aunt He to see He Lian's room. The south-facing room was not big, but warm sunlight poured into the house. Outside the window were some flowers and plants transplanted in the yard.
Aunt He was naturally very satisfied, and words of gratitude came out one after another. Not to mention picking oranges and managing the workshop for Xiao Jiuyue, she was even willing to go through fire and water for Xiao Jiuyue.
"Sister." Xiao Jiayuan was supported by Ji Fu into the house. Looking at the zither on the table, Xiao Jiayuan held the "Three Character Classic" in his hand and said, "Sister, I have memorized the Three Character Classic by heart."
"Recite it for me." Xiao Jiuyue held the book and motioned for Xiao Jiayuan to recite it. His voice was clear and he recited it fluently. After he finished reciting the whole article, Xiao Jiayuan said, "Sister, then I will learn "The Rules of Disciples" tomorrow."
"Practice the piano for an hour, then read a book." Xiao Jiuyue saw through Xiao Jiayuan's little thoughts at a glance. Xiao Jiuyue used the skill of teaching the piano to practice the piano with one hand.
After practicing for an hour, Xiao Jiuyue asked Lianxin to take out the prepared orange candy. The orange candy was like jelly, sprinkled with a layer of powdered sugar, sour and sweet. Xiao Jiayuan squinted his eyes while eating it.
"Tomorrow, there will be jujube flower pastry." Xiao Jiuyue's voice fell, and Xiao Jiayuan immediately said: "Sister, I will come to see you tomorrow."
Xiao Jiuyue looked at him happily returning to the house, and couldn't help but smile and shook his head. He had a good talent for studying and could learn characters quickly, but his temper was too impatient and impulsive, so he needed to work on it.
"Miss." Steward Jin returned in the dead of night and said, "I've already investigated yesterday's assassination attempt. Gan Zongyong had a crush on Miss Tang, so he orchestrated the assassination and wanted to be a hero and save her."
"Does the Tang family know about this news?" Xiao Jiuyue put down her pen. She was used to writing to calm her mind every day. Although her hand was injured, it did not stop her enthusiasm for writing.
"I don't know... I don't know." Manager Jin said uncertainly, "I found the person directly through Gan Zongyong. I don't think I found the Tang family."
Xiao Jiuyue looked at Director Jin and said, "Then find a way to reveal the news to the Tang family's second young master, Tang Jing."
"Yes." Manager Jin responded, and after going out, he immediately called his son Jin Wen over.
Upon hearing this, Jin Wen asked in confusion, "Dad, shouldn't we tell Master Tang? How do we tell Second Young Master Tang Jing?"
"The young lady has her own reasons for giving such an order." Steward Jin patted Jin Wen's shoulder and said, "If it were in the past, you would have no chance to be with the young lady at all."
"Xiao Wen, remember one thing and do as you are told!" Manager Jin specially called Jin Wu over and gave him some instructions. He felt that the eldest lady would definitely be extraordinary in the future!
In the room, Xiao Jiuyue had no idea what Manager Jin was thinking. She was lying on the bed sorting out some details. He Changqing was a brave man and had sneaked into the Gan family. After dealing with the Gan family's affairs, he resolved his worries.
With the orange workshop built, the villagers have an additional source of income, the Xiao family can also profit from it, and there is also 30% of the profit from the candy shop. As long as Tang Tian manages it well, it will be a hen that lays golden eggs.
I don’t know how the Xiao family members who were exiled to Lingnan are doing. I have to find a way to send another batch of cotton clothes, medicinal herbs and silver over there. Otherwise, how are they going to survive this cold winter?
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