Chapter 267 Selling good ones?
"The third wife is really capable." Aunt Lan said modestly. She had been in the Xiao Mansion for so many years. As a concubine, she had a second wife who looked down on her. It was a blessing from God that she could give birth to Jiachen safely.
Every time there was a family gathering, Aunt Lan wished she could become invisible. If it weren't for the old lady's kindness, she, as an aunt, would have had an even more miserable life.
Whenever Aunt Lan caught the Third Lady and the Madam, she would praise them over and over again, and her words were never repeated.
The matter of the two hundred acres of land came to an end. Xiao Jiuyue took over Xu Yuanwai's two hundred acres of land with swift and decisive action, right at the entrance to Fu'an Village.
"Miss, Yang Ling said that they have already rehearsed the five girls' birthday celebration. Do you have time to go and see it today?" Hua Qing had just returned from the opera troupe and brought the words of the troupe leader Shang and Yang Ling to Xiao Jiuyue.
"Tomorrow." Xiao Jiuyue stretched her neck and asked, "Have you changed the troupe's feng shui? Have you recognized Yang Ling?"
"The feng shui is fine. I've already taken care of everything. When the troupe reopens, it will definitely make a lot of money for the young lady." Hua Qing patted his chest and promised, "I told her about it today. I also saw the birthmark on her body. Yang Ling was very happy."
Hua Qing was extremely happy when he mentioned his niece Yang Ling.
"In the future, I have to save more money and give it to Yang Ling as a dowry. The Shang family is quite good. Not only did they adopt Yang Ling, they are also going to marry her soon."
Hua Qing muttered, "It's a pity that I can't go back to the Hua Clan now. Otherwise, I would bring Yang Ling to my sister's grave. My sister would rest in peace in peace."
"Miss, you promised me that you would follow me back to the Flower Clan in the future, right?" Hua Qing squatted down and looked up at Xiao Jiuyue. In the moonlight, her eyes were extremely serious and expectant.
"Of course, as long as the Xiao family is safe and settled, I will go back to the Hua clan with you." Xiao Jiuyue nodded affirmatively. Since Hua Qing was willing to protect her at the risk of life and death, she would agree!
"Okay." Hua Qing was instantly happy.
The next day, Xiao Jiuyue took a carriage to the county. His grandmother's birthday was coming soon, so it was a good opportunity for him to see the play that the troupe was rehearsing. He would definitely make his grandmother happy on her birthday!
"Whoa."
The carriage suddenly stopped. Hua Qing stood up and looked at the people in front of him and said, "It seems that the beating I gave them that day wasn't enough. You still dare to come today!"
"Miss Xiao, our master wants to see you." Manager Liu dismounted and spoke respectfully towards the carriage.
"My eldest daughter is someone that a noble can see whenever he wants?" Hua Qing put down the reins and pressed his wrist joints. The sounds were like the sound of bones being broken. Manager Liu thought about the broken bones and the master's words, and decided to be respectful to Miss Xiao.
Steward Liu took out a deed from his bosom and said, "Miss Xiao, my master said that if Miss Xiao is willing to see it, these fifty acres of land will be hers."
"Hmph." Hua Qing snorted. She was just about to listen to the eldest lady's opinion when she heard Xiao Jiuyue's voice say, "No reward without merit."
"Did you hear me? Let's go!" Hua Qing raised the whip and swung it into the air, brushing past Manager Liu's face. Manager Liu, holding the deed, could only watch the carriage leave.
Steward Liu stamped his foot, turned around, and ran towards the Xu residence. Mr. Xu was walking in the courtyard. Seeing Steward Liu coming back alone, his brows furrowed instantly. "What's going on? Where's Miss Xiao?"
"Miss Xiao said she's busy." Manager Liu lowered his head silently, fearing that he would be kicked away by Mr. Xu. He handed the deed back and said, "Miss Xiao said that no reward can be accepted without merit."
"Fifty acres of land, and I can't even see it once." Mr. Xu looked at the deed, his brow furrowed so tightly that it could have killed a mosquito. He said, "You didn't go there in a rage, did you?"
"It's unfair, Master! You said I had to be respectful, and I am so respectful, my waist is almost broken." Steward Liu bent his waist so much that it was almost folded. He said, "The maids around her are particularly fierce. Once they get close to me, they want to eat me alive!"
"Alas." Xu Yuanwai paced back and forth. When he came back and found out where the land he had sold was, his heart was bleeding. The land near Fu'an Village! All of it was fertile land, paddy fields, good fields!
He was also thinking that since the land was close by, he would go to Fu'an Village next year to learn how to grow a good harvest of crops. But who knew that before he could even make any plans, the land was sold!
Mr. Xu used his connections, spent money, and made inquiries. He initially learned that the Xiao family used to be high-ranking officials, but their property was confiscated and they were exiled, and the women returned to their old home. He even had some unfaithful thoughts, but his wife soon discouraged him!
Miss Xiao, who was protected by the county magistrate, was nothing to him as a mere official. What's more, the two maids beside Miss Xiao were more powerful than the thugs beside him. Moreover, if the evidence in Miss Xiao's hand was sent to the county government, he would probably go to see the King of Hell, not to mention being an official!
Mrs. Xu's words made Mr. Xu toss and turn. He thought about giving some land to her to curry favor with her, but this didn't work. What should he do then?
"Miss, that Manager Liu is not as arrogant as before. He even gave away land. Is there any trick going on?" Although Lianxin didn't see it with her own eyes that day, Luokui had told her many times after returning to the room!
"Not that stupid." Xiao Jiuyue's lips curled slightly.
Lian Xin's eyes flickered slightly as she asked, "Mr. Xu, it seems like you're here to sell something good?"
"See how sincere he is." Xiao Jiuyue opened the curtain. The Shang family troupe has arrived!
"Boss." The troupe leader, Shang, had arrived early with Yang Ling to greet them. Upon seeing Xiao Jiuyue, he immediately arranged for them to sit in a private room on the second floor. He said, "Boss, this private room is reserved just for you. You can come to the opera anytime you want!"
"Of course, Lord Rong also reserved a private room." Boss Shang added.
"Well, the theater looks much better after the renovation." Xiao Jiuyue looked at the garden after the renovation. Although it was not quite the same as she had imagined, it was much better than the messy theater when she first saw it.
The boxes on the second floor are built around the stage, and you can look down at the stage from a high vantage point and see it particularly clearly.
Obviously, Mr. Shang listened to the suggestions she gave to him and put a lot of effort into renovating the stage of the theater. Even the lighting effects looked beautiful to her!
"Miss Xiao, the five ladies are about to start celebrating your birthday." After having snacks served, troupe leader Shang said, "Miss Xiao, these are snacks sent from the candy shop. Opera singers love them."
On the stage, the performance of "Five Daughters Paying Homage to Their Grandmother" soon began. Xiao Jiuyue watched it very seriously. Whether this birthday play could make her grandmother happy depended on how well Yang Ling and the others performed.
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