Chapter 164 Thoughtful
Song Huaichang said, "I have only secretly asked people to investigate in the past two years, but I haven't found any clues. Does the young lady know the inside story?"
“Only a few were found.”
Song Jin told what he had found out. "Father and his team lost all clues when they entered the East China Sea. I have asked people to keep an eye on the medicinal herbs on the market. If any medicinal herbs unique to the Song family appear, they will send a message to me immediately."
Just as previously speculated.
If the people behind the scenes came for the Song family's skills in preparing medicinal materials, they might use it to make a profit. Then Song family medicinal materials might also appear on the market.
As long as it was not sold from Jifang, it could have come from the hands of the missing Song family members.
Song Huaichang said solemnly: "Then I will also tell people to keep an eye on it?"
"Thank you, Uncle Huaichang." Song Jin said gratefully.
"You are being unfaithful. I am also a member of the Song family. But should we inform the Song clan members in other states about this matter?"
"I don't think so."
Song Jin rejected Song Huaichang's proposal, and then said sincerely, "I want to be honest with Uncle Huaichang here. In the past, I knew very little about the family's secret business, let alone getting involved. But I think sometimes when too many people know about it, it is easy to cause trouble. If the investigation is leaked by accident, I am afraid... I will be silenced by the people behind the scenes. And the power that can make Huizhou Governor Yang obey orders is not something we can contend with."
Song Jin did not dare to act rashly.
Afraid of implicating more tribesmen.
You have to know that the people behind the scenes are very cruel and they kill people and wipe out families at will.
What Song Jin said.
This includes the inside story of how the Song family was framed.
These were things Song Huaichang didn't know before.
Unable to find out the depth of the person behind the scenes, and the Song family is still in the hands of the other party, Song Jin has to be as cautious as possible.
Next, Song Huaichang and Song Jin talked about many things.
The power behind the Song family is actually the power and wealth developed by the side branches with the support of the main line.
The Song family of Huizhou Prefecture has always been the majority.
Now that the direct branch of the Song family has suddenly encountered trouble, the most likely possibility is that each of them will become their own master.
If Song Jin wanted to make the branch families in various places obey her orders as a woman, the possibility was very small.
In this world where men are respected, it is impossible for them to accept a female head of the family. If you try to control them by force, it will most likely lead to internal strife.
Song Huaichang analyzed the pros and cons to Song Jin.
When Song Jin talked with him, he always seemed to be able to see into people's hearts and gave Song Jin the greatest respect and warmth.
"I will still hand over the property in Huaiqing Mansion to the eldest lady. I think from the original intention of the head of the family, he probably wants to see you safe and sound."
Song Huaichang is also a father and understands this mentality best.
If Song Jin wanted to gather the power of the family, he would encounter a lot of intrigues and might put himself in danger. After all, human hearts are unpredictable and desires are hard to satisfy.
The time when the two were separated.
Song Huaichang handed another box to Song Jin.
Inside the box are the properties of Huaiqing Prefecture, such as the deeds to shops, fields and farms.
"Huichuntang is opened by me. If the young lady wants to find me, she can send a letter to the owner of Huichuntang." Song Huaichang has been in the town for two years.
After Song Jin thanked him again and again.
Go out and leave in Old Li’s mule cart.
Song Huaichang stood at the door and watched her leave.
The shopkeeper of Huichuntang was beside him, and he said curiously, "I heard before that the master of the family has a daughter who is as beautiful as a fairy. Is this the one? She is pretty, but not stunning."
"It's strange to see something new."
Song Huaichang did not say that Song Jin should have covered up her appearance, otherwise if she walked around outside with that appearance, she would probably get into trouble.
As the confidant of the head of the family.
Song Huaichang had naturally seen Song Jin's true appearance.
Even though I only saw it once from a distance.
It was also very stunning at that time, just like a stunning figure in the world, or a fairy in a painting.
At this time, Song Jin didn't know what others said about him.
My whole mind was focused on the two boxes.
This is another difference from the previous life.
When she returned to Qinjiagou, Song Jin still felt like she was dreaming. She didn't even hear Qin Chi calling her twice. She went straight back to her room with the two boxes.
The ignored Qin Chi's mouth twitched slightly.
Old Li said cheerfully, "Sir, the lady is thinking about something."
"Um?"
Qin Chi raised his eyebrows and looked at her, "Who did you go to see?"
"Song Huaichang, the owner of Huichuntang." Old Li recognized Song Huaichang. "This man came to the town two years ago and opened a Huichuntang. His business has a good reputation."
"My last name is Song."
Qin Chi immediately thought that this person might be related to the Song family. Without asking any more questions, he turned around and went back to his room.
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I saw Song Jin sitting at the desk.
There were two boxes on the table. Qin Chi recognized one of them. It was the same as the Lu Ban box in the Song Dynasty brocade box, but the difference could be seen upon closer inspection.
The reason is quite big.
Rich people usually use this kind of box to store valuable things.
Song Jin raised his eyes and glanced at Qin Chi.
She quickly looked away, making it clear that she didn't want to talk right now.
Just want some quiet time.
Qin Chi was tactful and did not ask anything on the spot. Instead, he went to the tea room, personally brewed a pot of ginseng tea for Song Jin, and brought it back to the room.
Gently placed it in front of Song Jin.
"Madam, have a cup of ginseng tea to replenish your body." Qin Chi's eyes were full of concern.
When he came back, the corners of Song Jin's eyes were slightly red.
Even though she looked the same as usual, it was not difficult for people who knew her to see that she had cried before returning to Qinjiagou. Otherwise, Qin Chi would not have asked Old Li who she had met.
Song Huaichang is most likely a member of the Song family.
What can make Song Jin sad or make her cry is most likely related to her relatives.
Song Jin took a sip of the ginseng tea as if in a trance, "Thank you for your kindness, sir."
"You and I are husband and wife, so there's no need to thank me." Qin Chi pulled a chair and sat down next to Song Jin, his eyes falling on the two boxes on the table again.
He was like a gentleman and did not touch the box.
Qin Chi asked, "Is there any news about my father-in-law?"
Song Jin shook his head gently, with a smile on his face, but no smile in his eyes. "I just know some things, some of the arrangements made by my father before he was taken away by the officials."
Just this sentence.
There is no more to say.
Qin Chi sensed a hint of her wariness.
This kind of defense is not directed at him.
It is an instinctive alienation formed over a long period of time, and it is also a reservation towards others.
After Song Jin finished drinking the ginseng tea, Qin Chi picked up the empty tea bowl and made an excuse to go out.
When he stepped out of the room, he considerately closed the door.
This is a space left for Song Jin to be alone.
Hearing Qin Chi's footsteps gradually fading away, Song Jin looked at the half-open door with a slightly dazed look on his face.
Ever since I read my father's letter.
This mood has never been calm! After returning home, she felt a little more at ease.
Let that floating heart gradually settle down.