At this moment, the group of menacing people that Ye Lingxi had brought earlier, along with the imposing constables, were walking out of the village in a disheveled state, one supporting another.
When they entered the village, the once incredibly luxurious carriage was now reduced to a tattered deck and some scraps picked up by the servants.
The arrogant and haughty woman, with disheveled hair and rumpled clothes, was forced onto a cart and driven out of the village.
The villagers kept their distance from these disheartened people who left, and also from Cheng Qingyan and her group.
Because they know that even if these people leave in a sorry state, they are not the kind of people they can laugh at.
None of these people are people that ordinary villagers like them can afford to offend.
As for Cheng Qingyan, they have offended the government and powerful figures. Although they have the upper hand now, it is still unknown who will have the last laugh.
So they could only watch from afar, not daring to approach at all.
The village chief can manage the trivial matters in the village, but he wisely didn't get involved in matters concerning the county government.
After all, his relationship with Cheng Qingyan and the others wasn't close enough for them to risk their lives for each other.
After Ye Lingxi and the others left, the village chief and Meng Xinyu came over together.
They hesitated to speak, and finally the village chief sighed at the entrance of the courtyard.
"Cheng San, what kind of people have you messed with?!"
Cheng Qingyan smiled and said, "Village Chief, don't worry. You and Brother Xinyu don't need to take this to heart. When these people come in the future, you and the villagers can just continue to watch from the sidelines."
The village chief and Meng Xinyu thought Cheng Qingyan was being sarcastic, and their expressions turned rather unpleasant.
Cheng Qingyan explained, "Village Chief, Brother Xinyu, I'm telling the truth. My wife and I don't want to involve the villagers in this matter. So, if these people come looking for trouble again, you and Brother Xinyu really shouldn't step in to intervene."
"You brat~" The village chief sighed deeply. These days, when young people get into trouble, he really can't control them.
"Brother Xinyu, could you please take the village chief back for me? I have other things to take care of here."
Meng Xinyu nodded: "Brother Qingyan, go ahead and do what you need to do. Leave this little thing to me."
"Thank you, Brother Xinyu."
After Meng Xinyu and the village chief left, the people who had been watching from a distance dispersed.
Shen Ziyu stood in the courtyard, holding her sword. Her mission for the day was complete.
"I'll head back to Shuanghe Village now. Call me if you need anything."
When she saw Cheng Qingyan enter, she got up to say goodbye.
It took less than half an hour to ride here from Shuanghe Village at full speed.
These people went back in such a sorry state, and it will take them at least two or three days to return.
"You've been busy all day and your stomach is empty. Why don't you stay and have a meal before you go back?" Ye Lingyu said, urging her to stay.
It wasn't just polite talk; it was already past noon, and they hadn't eaten yet.
Shen Ziyu thought about Ruan Banxia's cooking skills. If she didn't go back, who knows what Ruan Banxia would make Jiang Jiang and the others eat!
"Sister-in-law, I'd better go back first. I'm afraid Ruan Ruan can't cook for so many people."
Cheng Qingyan laughed and said, "That's true. Doctor Ruan only knows how to make medicinal cuisine. If she were to cook, Jiang Jiang would probably cry her eyes out!"
“You know, Hongyu is over there, she’s a really good cook.” Ye Lingyu tapped Cheng Qingyan’s forehead.
Going back to cook was just an excuse for Shen Ziyu; her main concern was that Ruan Banxia would worry.
"Let's go back. Sister-in-law and Brother Cheng should also be careful these next few days."
Since we can't keep her here, let her go back as soon as possible, so that the medicine shop won't worry.
Cheng Qingyan called out to Ziyu, "Wait a minute, I'll get you something to take with me."
After saying that, he turned around and went back into the house.
Jiangjiang is staying there, but all the snacks she likes are here. If we don't bring some back for her, she'll probably make a scene when she gets home.
The pastries I bought earlier, some from the town and some from the county, along with some fruit, were all packed up, filling a whole basket.
Her basket was also designed with a lid, which, when filled, would close to resemble a round wooden bucket.
Startled by what Cheng Qingyan took out, Shen Ziyu asked in surprise, "What's in here?"
"These are just some snacks and fruits. Take them back with you. If Jiang Jiang is being fussy, try to coax her to eat something." Cheng Qingyan placed the basket next to Shen Ziyu's horse.
Even if it's for Jiang Jiang, this whole basket is a bit too much, isn't it?
Shen Ziyu didn't understand, but she respected Cheng Qingyan's approach.
After putting the basket on her back, she mounted the horse and headed towards Shuanghe Village.
They came and went in a hurry.
Ye Lingxi certainly wouldn't give up so easily; they still needed to expand their homestead first.
It's impossible to renovate a house in two or three days, but it's possible to build a new house next to the old one.
There is a large open space around their house, and there is a river behind the house.
Cheng Qingyan had a bold idea and discussed it with Ye Lingyu while making lunch.
"My lady, let's build a new house and reserve a room for Uncle Mu and Hongyu. Oh, and by the way, let's also reserve rooms for Chuying and Jiangjiang, and for Doctor Ruan and Shen Ziyu."
This definitely requires so many rooms, after all, we're practically a big family now.
"Have you decided where to build your new house yet?"
Cheng Qingyan added more firewood to the stove, pulled out a burning stick, and started drawing on the ground.
"Do you have any good suggestions for choosing a location for the new house, my dear wife?"
"These are mainly for you to like. I don't have any particular ideas. I'll be wherever you are."
"Then you can wait until we move to the new house, my dear wife. Leave the new house to me."
The thumping on my chest made a loud thumping sound, and I only felt a little pain after I finished.
Ye Lingyu smiled as she looked at her silly grinning face and shook her head.
The soap I promised to give Luo Ji is not in a hurry to be made yet, since Luo Ji went to Wanfeng County.
But it's possible to arrange it now, as ready-made soaps are quite expensive. The ones she made herself last time worked very well.
This time, you can add some herbal and floral flavors, or even fruit flavors.
She had to take responsibility for the soap business and the new house business, and suddenly she was busy again.
Fortunately, this time we can openly seek help without having to hide it anymore.
Meng Xinyu and Meng Pingkang were a great help, temporarily renting out Meng Xinyu's courtyard.
Their yard is quite large, and some of the houses are vacant, so it could be used as a small soap-making factory in the early stages.
Moreover, being in the center of the village, it was easy to find someone to help. Cheng Qingyan and Ye Lingyu were also able to enjoy some peace and quiet.
As the weather warms up, it's no longer possible to go down to the river to collect clams.
Meng Xinyu was responsible for purchasing everything that was needed, so Cheng Qingyan wouldn't have to travel back and forth between the two places.
In just two or three days, the soap-making technique was taught to Meng Xinyu, Meng Pingkang, and the other two.
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