Chapter 248 She's Amazing
gold?
Why is there gold?
The butterfly shook its head, looking as if it had gotten to the heart of the matter.
"You don't know this? Only the very wealthy and powerful can afford to build a fort. This fort looks very new from the outside, but it has actually been inhabited by three generations."
Song Chunxue looked around and couldn't tell. She thought it was new and probably repaired every year with a professional maintenance staff.
"It is said that the fort was built by their grandmother. Her father used to be a bandit who amassed a lot of gold and silver treasures. The dowry was so large that it filled more than a dozen carts. The warehouse couldn't hold it all, so they buried it in the courtyard at night."
"But strangely enough, when her grandson and son dug it up later, they didn't find much. Treasures are quite mysterious; they belong to whoever they're meant to have, and those without good fortune won't find them."
"Later, their family moved to Jincheng and lived in a big house, the kind with a garden and a pond. They gave up after digging twice. Anyway, they are making more money now than before."
Tian Jiahua lowered her voice and smiled obsequiously, "If you dig it up, I won't take advantage of you. Just give me a small piece so I can make a gold bracelet for my grandson."
"..." Song Chunxue turned to the side, "You really aren't greedy at all."
"Right, right? I think so too, hehehe."
Before he could finish speaking, there was a loud banging on the door, as if it was about to be kicked apart.
Flower Butterfly stood up instantly, "That heartless bastard, he still has the nerve to kick the door, why doesn't he just die on some woman outside?"
"Aunt Jiang, you're busy. I'm going back to check on that old geezer." Flower Butterfly waved to Song Chunxue as she walked away. "You're right, no man is any good. We're better off without him."
Song Chunxue stood up. "Hey, slow down."
Watching her large, embroidered skirt disappear through the courtyard gate, Song Chunxue thought to herself, "She's dressed so flamboyantly, probably trying to comfort herself."
After that, she planted a peach tree in the yard, and another peach tree and a jujube tree outside the fort.
This fortress wasn't adjacent to any other manor; a small path separated them. The fortress was very large, and there was a large open space behind the house. She chose to plant it next to the wall of the fortress.
Afterwards, thinking that Yao Man might curse, she returned to the tavern.
"Oh, Sister Song, you're here," Yao Man said with a smile when she saw Song Chunxue at the counter while she was doing accounts. "Did Mei Yang provoke you this morning? I thought you weren't coming."
As she spoke, she put down the ledger and came over, saying, "I'm so sorry, I was too busy at the time and didn't notice you left."
"Aren't you angry with me?" Song Chunxue asked. "Are you angry that I was disrespectful to your guest?"
“Hey, he was disrespectful to you and you didn’t give him a friendly look, isn’t that just reciprocating? What’s so strange about that? Besides, I know you’ve never liked associating with others. Mei Yang is a desperate man, and it’s terrible to get entangled with him. I was thinking of making a special trip to see you so that you can stay away from him in the future.”
Song Chunxue's expression softened. "That's good. With Sister Yao's words, I know what to do. I've decided to buy a short sword and practice at home. Next time I meet him, I can't let myself get so angry that I jump up and down."
Yao Man exclaimed in surprise, "You want to buy a knife?"
She pulled Song Chunxue to sit down in the empty seat next to her, and the guests drinking in the distance would occasionally look over.
Yao Man lowered her voice, "He's not someone to be trifled with. Don't provoke him. Just avoid him from now on."
“But last time he came straight to my door and stole two bowls of sweet fermented rice.” Song Chunxue said calmly, “He provoked me first. I bought a knife for self-defense, which doesn’t bother him. Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.”
Yao Man wanted her to stay for dinner, but Song Chunxue couldn't help and didn't want to cause her any trouble, so she exchanged a few pleasantries and went home.
She had only been out of the tavern for a short while when she heard someone following her out.
After walking about twenty steps, the man followed her at a distance that was neither too close nor too far.
Song Chunxue changed direction and went to the blacksmith's shop, where she bought a short knife with a sheepskin scabbard that felt very soft to the touch.
"How much?"
One tael of silver.
Song Chunxue looked up, "So expensive?"
"This short knife is exquisitely crafted. I spent five days forging it. It contains meteorite iron and can cut through iron like mud." The muscular blacksmith pointed to a dagger beside him. "There are also cheaper ones. That one costs three hundred coins."
Song Chunxue carefully examined the short knife in her hand; it was indeed far inferior to that one.
The gun I used to scare Chen Guangcai was given to Lao Si, so he could use it for self-defense on the road.
"One ounce it is fine, but could you please send me a kitchen knife?"
The blacksmith laughed, "You woman, forget it, a kitchen knife isn't worth much anyway."
He picked up a kitchen knife from the side; the handle, made of banyan wood, was smoothly and rounded, catching Song Chunxue's eye even more than a short knife.
"Thank you so much, this cleaver is beautiful. It's no wonder it was made by you, brother. Your craftsmanship is excellent. I'll come again next time."
Song Chunxue held the kitchen knife with great affection and praised the blacksmith's craftsmanship.
The blacksmith chuckled, "You don't know what you're missing. That short knife is better than a kitchen knife, but it's understandable that women prefer kitchen knives."
Song Chunxue was unhappy.
“Brother, what you’re saying is unpleasant. It makes it sound like we women are only fit to stay around the stove. I love swords too. If the world were any fairer, I would love to travel all over the country and roam the martial world. Whether it’s a school or a brothel, I’d want to go anywhere.”
The blacksmith smiled and shook his head. "What you said is true, but it wouldn't be appropriate if others heard you say that."
"I only said that because I thought my brother was very knowledgeable and experienced; I wouldn't bother saying it to others." Song Chunxue tucked the short knife into her waistband, picked up the kitchen knife, and left. "You go ahead and do your work."
"I can wrap up the kitchen knife for you."
“No need,” Song Chunxue said with a smile, staring at the furtive people not far away. “It’s more imposing to carry it like this.”
Song Chunxue, carrying a large cleaver, swaggered down the street. She recognized the person who had been following her, and with a slight smile, the person turned and ran away.
"Why are you running!"
Song Chunxue shouted, "Go ahead and follow me if you dare!"
The man took off running, losing one of his shoes in the process.
When he turned around to pick it up, his face turned red with fright.
Lord Xie, who was having tea with someone in the teahouse on the second floor, heard the commotion and saw Song Chunxue's arrogant appearance, and couldn't help but chuckle.
The person sitting opposite him followed his gaze and asked, "Does Your Excellency know that woman?"
"Yes, I know her. She's very capable."
"Oh?" County Magistrate Liang Xiao stroked his beard and smiled mysteriously, "She wouldn't happen to be the widow from the Jiang family that the magistrate saw being beaten by Cheng Yuan?"
Xie Zheng's gaze darkened. "I almost forgot, you are Cheng Yuan's cousin-in-law."
Liang Xiao shook his head and smiled, "My lord, please don't misunderstand. I have never helped Cheng Yuan. He is the one who is causing trouble under my name. I am just curious as to how she ended up in the county. Did you bring her here, my lord?"
Xie Zheng understood what he meant.
"It's none of my business. If I had that kind of ability, would I need to argue with you about three houses?" he said irritably. "I can just pay for them myself, why should I have to put up with your attitude?"
"But sir, you're not from a prominent family in the capital, how could you..."
"Is it wrong for me to be stingy?"
Although Xie Zheng is not short of money now, he only wants Liang Xiao to give back more of the people's hard-earned money.
Liang Xiao still has powerful connections; he can't bring him down.
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