Chapter 129 Lin Shiyuan picked her up
Yao Qingling frowned slightly and said slowly, "I've thought about this issue too..."
Even the ten fingers aren't all the same length. Some people are satisfied with the status quo, while others feel it's not enough, which leads to conflicts of interest.
Eighty-six people, eighty-six hearts, the days are still short, and they haven't yet become a united force.
Besides, were the original residents of the village without any problems? With so many people suddenly appearing, some people will inevitably become suspicious; these people will also feel that outsiders are taking away their jobs and will want to protect their own interests.
Inside and outside the city, reward notices were posted everywhere: five taels of silver for assisting in the capture of a bandit; ten taels of silver for informing others; and fifty taels of silver for making a significant contribution to the case.
They might not care about five or ten taels, but how could they not be tempted by fifty or one hundred taels?
Although Yao Qingling and Sheng Dahe both stated that whoever betrayed them would be hunted down to the ends of the earth and torn to pieces, people always harbor a sense of侥幸心理 (a gambler's mentality), and there will always be someone who wants to take the risk.
"...However, with so many people gathered together, they are all watching each other. If Yang Kuan and his men have contact with outsiders and leak the secret, they will not only be able to bully others within their own ranks. As for Sheng Dahe...although Sheng Dahe is rough and unruly, he is very fierce and everyone is afraid of him. Moreover, they are still in the village, making it even more difficult for them to contact outsiders than the people in the manor."
The government has been cracking down on bandits. If the secret were leaked, they would probably lead their troops to seal off the estate, and Yao Qingling wouldn't still be lying peacefully on her bed.
"In addition, these people are all wanted bandits by the government, and their lives are still hanging by a thread. They are more wary of the government than of fighting among themselves."
After much deliberation, Qing Ling realized that it would be too short-sighted to start a conflict over such a small immediate gain, disregarding the bigger picture.
Lin Shiyuan curled his lips slightly: "Shortsighted? Madam Yao, don't forget, they haven't read many books."
Even among those who have read books, how many truly possess "foresight"?
In this world, who knows how long we'll live?
Once you get the silver, indulge yourself and enjoy everything you've never experienced before; then you can die without regrets.
How many people's dying wish is simply to have a full meal before they die, so they don't die of starvation?
Yao Qingling fell silent.
Seeing her distress, Lin Shiyuan added, "There's another possibility: the people inside the original estate leaked the news. They didn't know the details about Yang Kuan and the others, so they talked about them with outsiders. The other side was skeptical of the information and, lacking evidence, didn't take immediate action."
"To test the veracity of the information, they were merely observing to see how the people in the village would react. If Yang Kuan and his group continue to cause trouble today, it will be difficult to control the situation, and they may even self-destruct."
That's the most dangerous part.
People who make mistakes don't even know where they went wrong, and they're all caught up in the chaos without even realizing it.
Lin Shiyuan reminded Yao Qingling not to underestimate the government's efficiency.
Although she made a deal with the prefect and acted as an "excellent merchant" by taking in refugees, the government was also keeping an eye on her.
It's important to know that the government keeps records of how many household registrations she obtained.
Yao Qingling's heart skipped a beat. How could she have overlooked this detail!
Yao Qingling broke out in a cold sweat and gave Lin Shiyuan a deep look.
He thought it through more carefully.
Qingling took a deep breath and nodded: "You're right... I'll have someone investigate this matter more thoroughly, so as not to leave any hidden dangers."
A fierce glint flashed in her eyes.
However, her body was very weak, and even when she showed ruthlessness, she could only maintain that fierce look for a moment.
Like a wounded wolf king, it remains fierce in front of its enemies, but ultimately it is exhausted.
Yao Qingling's body swayed slightly, and the teacup slipped from her hand.
Just as she was about to fall, Lin Shiyuan got up and caught her, simultaneously leaning half of his body against her.
Yao Qingling looked up at him, too weak to even speak.
She had reached her limit.
Lin Shiyuan frowned, looking at her pale face: "How come you're so weak? Let's see if you dare to indulge in cold food again."
Yao Qingling: "..."
"Shall I carry you back to bed?" he asked.
It wasn't that Lin Shiyuan was being presumptuous; if she had the strength, she wouldn't have set up a bed here to see them, but would have gone to the courtyard to talk.
At this moment, she didn't even have the strength to speak, so it was probably impossible for her to go back to bed on her own; moreover, most of the people in her courtyard were maids, and the old women were clumsy and rough, so who could serve her well?
Yao Qingling lowered her eyelids and nodded gently.
Lin Shiyuan picked her up.
It was quite heavy, much heavier than when he carried her up to the roof, comparable to his heaviest crescent blade.
He was right. None of the maids in her courtyard could carry her; it would take two people to lift her.
The man carried her through the beaded curtain and into the inner bedroom, his brow furrowing slightly.
The medicinal smell here is strong, with a faint hint of blood.
When I put her on the bed, the smell of blood seemed even stronger.
Lin Shiyuan still thought it was because of her menstrual period. His ears turned slightly red, and he quickly said, "Madam Yao is not feeling well and should take better care of herself. You can delegate some tasks to your subordinates."
He paused for a moment, then added, "If those people can't handle it well, or if it's too difficult, you can have Lin Qiao pass on the message."
He said that if she found out someone had betrayed her or had ulterior motives, and she couldn't bring herself to do it, she could ask him to do it.
He has the blood of countless people on his hands and is not afraid of having nightmares about killing.
Yao Qingling forced a smile and nodded.
Lin Shiyuan didn't linger; he left after finishing his conversation.
Taoye came in and saw Qingling lying on the bed, her face as white as paper, and she was sweating profusely.
Qingling's voice was so soft it was almost inaudible. She said, "Give me your clothes—"
In just a short while, she started bleeding again.
“Miss…” Tao Ye carefully helped her change her clothes, her voice trembling with tears, “It’s all my fault.”
If she hadn't mishandled the carriage, the young lady wouldn't have bled.
Lou Yue and Xia Chan were talking privately just now, saying that although Miss was busy and worked hard, she had been taking care of herself. How come she started bleeding after just one trip? Tao Ye then realized that Miss hadn't said anything.
She kept this a secret from the two maids, preserving the dignity of her position as the head maid.
If this were any other master, he would have been beaten to death for such a serious offense.
Qingling's voice was so weak that only her breath could be heard: "What's the use of crying... I'm giving you a chance to redeem yourself... understand?"
Tao Ye nodded vigorously and secretly vowed that if she failed, she would kill herself to atone for her sins!
Xia Chan went out for a while, and when she returned, she brought Doctor He with her.
Looking at Yao Qingling again, Dr. He no longer wanted to talk to her.
It was still acupuncture.
The prescription was the same as yesterday's, and Xia Chan went to the pharmacy herself to get the medicine and prepare it.
Doctor He watched the little maidservant going in and out, stroked his goatee, and said, "Xia Chan is such a thoughtful girl."
Then he added, "It seems we need to send my distant niece over as soon as possible."
Qingling forced a smile: "I think so too."
From then on, Yao Qingling simply lay in bed every day to rest and prepare for childbirth.
Taoye began working on setting up a school on the estate, and to save time traveling back and forth, she simply moved to live on the estate.
Lin Shiyuan said that Lin Qiao should also study more, and sent her there as well. Tao Ye, however, felt that he wanted Lin Qiao to protect her.
Only Yao Qingling knew that there was another purpose behind this: to have Lin Qiao secretly monitor the people in the manor. As a child, she was not taken seriously by anyone, making her very discreet.
In addition, Xiao Pingfeng also took action at Huibafang.
Yao Qingling had informed everyone beforehand about his plan to set up a school. He told them that if they wanted to learn to read, they should first clarify their own aspirations.
In addition, Xiao Pingfeng also kept in mind what Qing Ling had said: to help the original shop assistants and the newcomers get to know each other and become like family.
To this end, Xiao Pingfeng spared no expense in using his own monthly allowance to treat everyone to meals and drinks, in order to build closer relationships.
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