Ren Yaoqi nodded: "I understand, Dad."
Shortly afterwards, Ren Shimao sent someone to tell Ren Shimin that he had captured Yu Qingniang through Hua Xiangrong's shopkeeper.
As for whether to report the matter to the authorities, Ren Shimao and Hua Xiangrong are still negotiating.
Ren Shimao had previously discussed with Ren Shimin whether or not to alert the government. The result of the discussion was not to alert the government for the time being, because this matter also involved a concubine of the Ren family, and if it were to be spread out, it would have a bad impact on the reputation of the Ren family.
Master Ren Wu had foreseen that his decision to take action against Concubine Fang would anger Master Ren. If the matter was blown out of proportion to the Ren family losing face, they would be in big trouble.
Hua Xiangrong naturally didn't want the matter to get out of hand, as it would have a significant impact on her business. Therefore, Hua Xiangrong cooperated with the matter of handing over Yu Qingniang. After all, she was also responsible for this matter. If someone could face and bear the wrath of the Ren family on her behalf, they would be happy to see it happen.
However, Yu Qingniang was only Hua Xiangrong's apprentice, and the contract she signed with her was not long-term. If Hua Xiangrong wanted to deal with Yu Qingniang directly, there would be many inconveniences, which is what Ren Shimao is currently negotiating with Hua Xiangrong. It is possible that the government will have to intervene in the end, but if neither the Ren family nor Hua Xiangrong wants to make a big fuss, the government has its own set of accommodative procedures.
Ren Shimao also sent someone to Sun Shiyi Niang's place, but the person who came back said that Sun Shiyi Niang had gone out to a wealthy family that morning to deliver a few custom-made plaques and had not returned yet. Ren Shimao asked someone to inquire at the calligraphy and painting shop and then sent someone to wait in front of the family's door.
However, Ren Shimao's men waited for a long time but did not see Sun Shiyi Niang come out.
After a long time, someone from Ren Shimao came to tell Ren Shimin that the young man who went with Sun Shiyi Niang had come out, but Sun Shiyi Niang was nowhere to be seen.
The clerk said the master was very pleased with the plaque they had brought, and had the housekeeper keep them for tea and snacks, and also gave them some work. Sun Shiyi Niang, however, had left earlier, saying she was going back to get something, but she never returned. Ren Shimao's men hurried to the calligraphy and painting shop and Sun Shiyi Niang's whereabouts, but still couldn't find her.
Ren Yaoqi heard the news but was not in a hurry.
Not long after, Apple returned.
Pingguo went to Ren Yaoqi and replied, "I did as you instructed, deliberately alerting Sun Shiyi Niang to the fact that the Fifth Master had someone waiting for her outside. She was very alert and sent a servant out to investigate. Then she sneaked into the neighboring house through the back door of the mansion and ran away through the back door of the neighboring house. Xia Sheng has already followed her."
Ren Yaoqi nodded: "Have you made arrangements for Zhu Ruomei as well?"
"Yes, miss, I have already given your instructions to Yuan Dayong." Apple looked a little uncomfortable when she mentioned Yuan Dayong.
Shortly after Third Master Ren arrived in Yunyang City, Yuan Dayong also arrived at the Ren Family Coal Depot in Yunyang City, once again serving as the second in command. This time, it wasn't Third Master Ren's invitation; Yuan Dayong arrived on his own merit. This was convenient for Ren Yaoqi, who had originally planned to find a way to get Yuan Dayong to Yunyang City, but she hadn't expected Yuan Dayong to be quite clever.
All the necessary arrangements had been made, so Ren Yaoqi calmed down and waited for news at home.
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