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Li Mintian was taken aback for a moment, then laughed happily: "Don't you know whether there are treasures under the tea fields?"
Qin Sang was too lazy to waste words with him, and stood up by supporting herself on her knees: "Alright, I won't make things difficult for you. Just stay here for a few days and wait for the person behind you to come find me."
After saying that, he led Jinyun out of the woodshed.
Qin Sang was furious. Although she really wanted to stab him to death, he was just too much trouble. She angrily threw the fly swatter away and then walked out of the backyard.
The shop facing the street sells writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones. When Qin Sang came out, Xie Sui'an was looking down at the inkstones on display.
Qin Sang walked over, picked one without thinking, and then picked a fine wolf hair brush to wrap together, stuffing it all into Xie Suian's arms: "This is a thank-you gift. You can go now. Let's pretend that today's events never happened, so as not to implicate you two."
Xie Sui'an laughed and said, "Miss Sangsang, you're too kind. Actually, I'm a chivalrous person... Hey, where are you going, Miss Sangsang?"
Qin Sang went out onto the street without looking back, waved for a sedan chair, and went home.
Seeing that the person had left, Xie Sui'an's smiling face suddenly showed a hint of melancholy. Jin Yun, who was used to reading people's expressions, said, "Young Master?"
Xie Sui'an sighed: "If she doesn't have a powerful background, it's not so easy for her to fight against those in power."
Jinyun said, "Didn't you say she was the person the Prime Minister wanted to take in? Aren't you and the Prime Minister her backers?"
Xie Sui'an tossed the things in his arms to Jinyun: "That has to be on the condition that she really is the person Grandpa is looking for!" After saying that, he also stepped out of the shop.
After walking a few steps down the street, Jinyun asked, "Where are we going now?"
Xie Sui'an said listlessly, "This young master is tired."
Jinyun, understanding the situation, replied, "Understood, let's go back to the inn to rest."
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On her way home, Qin Sang planned to first pick up Qin Yue and detain her at home. She estimated that the fat man could hold out for two days. After two days, Qin Baoyun would be back by then. After clarifying the situation, they could discuss it further.
When they arrived home, thankfully Qin Yue was already back. Although the bone had been set, she shouldn't move around too much. Her leg had obviously been re-bandaged, and she was now sitting under the eaves embroidering.
Seeing Qin Sang return, she hurriedly asked, "Sang Sang is back. How is Old Master Tang? What exactly happened? I heard that two groups of troublemakers came to Renxin Hall recently. Did they offend someone?"
Qin Sang picked up her teacup and took a sip, then heard Qin Yue continue, "Also, Brother Feng didn't abandon us yesterday. He went down the mountain to find help, and he searched for us for a long time when he came back up..."
Upon hearing this, Qin Sang gently slammed her teacup onto the table, startling Qin Yue into immediately shutting up.
Qin Sang said calmly, "Is that so? How long have you been looking? If you've been looking for so long and can't find it, why didn't you come to the tea garden to take a look?"
Qin Yue opened her mouth, and finally asked cautiously, "Grandpa Tang, is he very ill?" Before Qin Sang could answer, she sighed to herself, "Alas, what's been going on lately? It's been such a bad year. Just now, when Mother went to the market to buy groceries, she saw a lot of thugs running around with knives and sticks. I wonder what happened."
Qin Sang took another sip of tea: "Things are really chaotic outside these days, so you shouldn't go out anymore. Also, I didn't mean to be so blunt and hurt your feelings, but you're too soft-hearted. Your good friend Su Qingyan has already admitted to having an affair with Han Feng, and the two of them have already been kissing and hugging. Give up on that idea as soon as possible. You'll be easily fooled by sweet words!"
Qin Yue's hand, which was embroidering, was pricked by the needle, leaving a bloody hole. She was stunned again.
Just then, Ying'er, the mute girl, rushed over from the front yard and gave her a series of sign language gestures.
Qin Sang's face lit up with joy. She said, "Uncle Qin is back," and then went to the front yard.
As soon as she stepped into the front hall, she saw Qin Baoyun and her grandmother sitting in the main room talking. Both of them looked rather serious. When she saw her come in, her grandmother showed her usual smile: "Sangsang is back?"
Qin Sang bowed to Qin Baoyun with the courtesy due to a junior and said, "Uncle Qin."
Qin Baoyun has aged a bit compared to seven years ago, but his charm remains. He is tall with broad shoulders and a straight back, and even in a small county town, he can't hide his impressive military bearing.
Qin Sang guessed that he must have been a soldier, and in a high position. She wondered what connection he had with the original owner's grandfather that made him willingly stay in this small county town and protect her day after day for years.
"Uncle Qin went to Quzhou Prefecture to gather information. Did you come to any conclusions?" Qin Sang asked bluntly.
Qin Baoyun's expression darkened slightly, as if he were in a dilemma. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Sangsang, you should sell the tea fields you have."
Qin Sang was quite surprised: "Sold it? Why? Did you find out who's behind Manager Li? Is it a very high-ranking official? Someone you can't afford to offend?"
Qin Baoyun: "Not too big, not too small, but he recognizes me."
After a moment of silence, Qin Sang understood what he meant.
Qin Sang's identity is a secret, and Qin Baoyun's identity is also a bombshell. Since he came from the capital, he naturally has many old acquaintances. Most of those acquaintances may still be in the capital, but some are officials who have been sent down to the provinces. It's possible that once he makes his appearance, Qin Sang's identity as the orphan of a disgraced official will be uncovered through the clues.
It will be much more than just a tea plantation; the implications behind it are immeasurable.
So Qin Baoyun meant that they should keep a low profile and try to avoid these plagues.
Qin Sang remained silent for a moment, unable to respond.
Her chest heaved twice as she recalled Old Master Tang lying pale-faced on the couch, Tang Zi'an's face covered in bruises, and Yun Gu carrying her baby while crying and picking tea. She felt that it would be hard for her to swallow this anger.
Qin Baoyun knew she was furious, but what could he do? He could protect her, but he couldn't protect what she wanted to protect.
If the two sides were to clash over such a trivial matter as money, their years of forbearance would be wasted once their identities were exposed. Besides, he had already received news from the Prime Minister that the troops who had taken Qin Sang away had already left the capital.
Seeing that Qin Sang remained silent for a long time, he had no choice but to continue, "I have already had all those who caused trouble at Renxin Hall arrested and imprisoned. Miss, you know your own identity, we should act carefully..."
Qin Sang said, "I understand."
The atmosphere in the hall became somewhat somber for a moment. Grandmother Qin advised at the right time, "Nothing is more important than your safety. If they want the tea fields, just give them to them. When we return to the capital, we will always have a chance to get them back with interest."
Qin Baoyun: "That makes sense, there's no rush."
Qin Sang understood perfectly well. At that moment, a commotion suddenly came from outside the courtyard, followed by a series of impolite knocks on the door.
The group heard someone shouting outside: "You little hussy, come out here! Hand over our Manager Li!"
"Stop hiding! If you dare to do it, then you should dare to admit it! Where did you take our Manager Li? Hand him over right now!"
"That's right! Is there no law anymore? Kidnapping someone in broad daylight! How dare they! Hand them over!"
"Stop wasting your breath on them, bang on the door! Bang on the door!"
Qin Sang thought to herself that these people were quite quick, actually coming to her door so soon.
Qin Baoyun and her grandmother looked at Qin Sang together. Qin Sang pursed her lips, and the two of them understood.
Qin Baoyun sighed: "I'll deal with the people outside. Once you've vented your anger, release them to avoid any further complications."
As he spoke, the young man stood up, gripping the hilt of his knife, and calmly walked to the courtyard gate. In no time, the commotion subsided.
It's unclear whether they ran away or were all taken down.
Qin Sang guessed it was probably the former. Although Qin Baoyun's martial arts skills were unfathomable, he almost never revealed them to the outside world. Even so, as the bravest constable in Li County, he still had a lot of intimidating power.
Over the years, Qin Sang had learned some fancy martial arts and self-defense techniques from him, and had personally witnessed his fierce swordsmanship that left him completely unscathed.
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