Chapter 59 Borrowing People
“You really met some good people. Where is that family? You've survived such a disaster, you should thank them. We should send someone to deliver a token of our gratitude.” Mu Xi genuinely felt that Zhe Lan had met some good people, and then she remembered the farmhouse where she had pulled out the arrow. “By the way, did the farmhouse where I pulled out the arrow go to thank us again afterwards?”
Mu Xun said, "I already gave a lot of money at the time, but I didn't bother with it afterwards."
Zelan suddenly exclaimed, "Oh dear, Your Highness, this won't do!"
"What's wrong?" Mu Xi asked, puzzled.
Zelan said, "When I was recuperating at my sister-in-law's house, some people came sneakily to inquire about me. Luckily, my sister-in-law is kind and alert, and she took pity on me as an orphan, so she managed to fool them. I suppose those bandits were still after us then. Now that the young master has returned safely to the manor, we should not disturb my sister-in-law's family anymore. If the bandits are from that area, they will seek revenge if they find out about this."
"Is that so?" Mu Xi looked at Mu Xun.
Mu Xun was clearly surprised, and his brows furrowed.
Zhelan continued, "This servant also wanted to thank my elder sister-in-law, but I had nothing on me at the time, so I thought I would secretly return later if I had the chance..."
"We don't need you. We can secretly send someone to deliver some silver to that family without them knowing who sent it, as a token of our gratitude," Mu Xi instructed Mu Xun with her eyes.
Mu Xun had no reason to object: "Yes, I'll make the arrangements. But by the same token, we can't use too much silver, otherwise it will bring disaster, and we won't be able to reveal our identities."
As Zelan finished speaking, she suddenly remembered something else and took out a wooden brocade box from her bosom: "By the way, Your Highness, luckily I didn't lose this brocade box. The gold leaves inside are extremely valuable."
Upon seeing the brocade box, Mu Xi immediately remembered that she had previously befriended someone named Qi Yingyu.
Mu Xun took the brocade box and opened it. The contents were intact. After checking that there was nothing wrong, he handed it to Mu Xi. Then he asked Zhe Lan, "Since you had gold leaves on you, didn't you think of giving the farmer a few as a token of your gratitude?"
“How could that be? This is something the young master entrusted to me for safekeeping.” Ze Lan tilted her head. “Besides, although I don’t understand other reasons, I know that it’s not necessarily a good thing for us, who are poor and suddenly rich. Even a single gold leaf is too much; it might scare people away.”
I never expected that Zhelan, who usually seems so carefree, would actually be so cautious and insightful.
Mu Xi couldn't help but look at Zhe Lan with new respect.
Over there, Doctor Luo finished writing the prescription and handed it to Tao'er, and Mu Xun then sent Tao'er to take care of Zhe Lan.
After everyone had left, Mu Xi asked again, "How is Qi Yingyu doing? I've almost forgotten about her since I got injured."
Mu Xun has been leaving early and returning late these days, and some of his energy has been spent arranging this matter: "Everything has been arranged. After the residence where her daughter lives was rearranged, I ordered someone to send her daughter back. Her daughter is only seven years old this year and is still innocent. She probably won't even notice any changes."
Mu Xi examined the gold leaves in the brocade box: "What about Qi Yingyu herself? What has she been doing lately? You must have sent someone to monitor her, right?"
Mu Xun did not deny it: "She has been doing as usual recently. During the few days she disappeared, she claimed that she made a friend and, through that friend, got close to the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince also took a liking to her adopted son and took him in. In short, she is now spreading the word all over the world that she has become friends with the Crown Prince."
"Hehe, it's something she's capable of doing, so there's nothing wrong with saying that." Mu Xi looked at the box full of gold leaves and suddenly had an idea. "Where does she usually stay? If I want to find her, where should I look?"
Mu Xun asked, "What does brother want with her?"
Mu Xi closed the lid of the brocade box and placed it by the bedside: "It's nothing. Someone gave me a box of gold leaves, and I wanted to go and thank them in person."
“What’s the point? She’s just giving this to buy insurance for herself and her daughter’s lives.” Mu Xun immediately objected. “Besides, Doctor Luo just said that you should rest and recuperate, and it’s not advisable for you to go out at this stage.”
Previously, Mu Xi wanted to save Cao Pan'er, but she had no power, no people, and no money, so she could only rely on Mu Xun.
The matter concerning the Cao family mother and daughter has dragged on until now, and no matter how much they plead, Jin Fangjun, Mu Zhen, and Mu Xun will probably not come to their aid.
Since this matter was started by her, Mu Xi cannot stand idly by.
Zelan brought back a box of gold leaves, which reminded Muxi.
To get things done, both people and money are indispensable.
Gold leaves are money now, but as for manpower...
If she were to tell Mu Xun what she was planning, Mu Xun would definitely refuse to lend her the person.
Then why not borrow someone from Qi Yingyu as well?
So Mu Xi didn't waste any more words: "Anyway, I'm going to meet Qi Yingyu tomorrow, so please have someone arrange a carriage for me."
The original owner was a complete "homebody" who never left the house and had no one to rely on except for a few personal maids. She could hardly move an inch if she went out.
Mu Xun now knew he couldn't go against Mu Xi's wishes, so he had no choice but to agree for the time being.
The next day, Mu Xi washed and dressed, preparing to go out.
Mu Xun said, "Since the young master wants to see Qi Yingyu, there is no need to go in person. Just summon her. She is now spreading rumors all over the world that she has a relationship with the young master. It is not a big deal for her to come to the manor openly."
"This..." Mu Xi counted the days. Cao Mama's execution was scheduled for three days later. Yesterday was one day, today was another day, and tomorrow was the last day.
While hesitating, Mu Xun added, "I have already brought the person over. They are waiting in the front hall. If you want to see them, I will invite them in. If you change your mind, I will send them away."
"Then please come in." Mu Xi had no other choice.
Afterwards, Mu Xi also got up and went to the side hall where guests were to wait.
Once Qi Yingyu, beaming with joy, entered to pay her respects, the rest of the people were sent away.
Qi Yingyu, whom I hadn't seen for over half a month, had fully recovered her radiant, smiling Buddha-like appearance. She first presented a large brocade box: "Hahaha... It's good that Your Highness is well. I was truly terrified when I heard of Your Highness's assassination attempt. I wanted to visit Your Highness then, but alas, the Jun family is too noble for me to see you. Hahaha... Fortunately, Your Highness remembered me today. This is a top-quality thousand-year-old ginseng from the Nine Realms, something we on the Yan Sheng Continent cannot obtain. It will surely benefit Your Highness's health, hahaha..."
"You're so kind, please sit down." Mu Xi gestured for him to sit.
Qi Yingyu was also a very decisive person. As soon as she sat down, she asked, "Your Highness, your face still looks pale. Did you summon me here because you have something to tell me?"
Mu Xi didn't bother beating around the bush and went straight to the point: "I want to borrow two people from you for tomorrow. They need to be strong and burly, able to hold their own, and completely obedient without question."
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