When Xia Tian and the others packed up and prepared to go back, the guards who were sent to report to Chen Nian last night also rushed back.
Fortunately, Mu Feng sent someone to tell Shen Nian yesterday, otherwise he would have thought that something had happened to them and was about to bring people over to look for them!
After listening to what the guard said, seeing that he had come so early in the morning and had not yet had breakfast, he sent him to eat first.
After the guard finished his meal, the group walked down the mountain.
After what happened yesterday, Xia Tian and the others had no mood to continue enjoying the scenery.
When they returned to the governor's mansion in a carriage, Shen Nian happened to be at home.
"Master, Madam and the others are back." Butler Chen walked in with a smile on his face to report.
"Let's go and take a look." Shen Nian put down the work in his hands and quickly walked to the gate with Uncle Chen.
As soon as Xia Tian’s carriage stopped, she lowered her head and got out of the carriage, and Shen Nian’s hand reached out, “Are you back?”
Xia Tian just raised her head to look at him, and before she could say anything, Shen Nian directly carried her out of the carriage.
"Brother Shen, you didn't go to the yamen?" Xia Tian asked happily.
She thought Shen Nian was still in the governor's office and hadn't returned yet!
"Well, it's almost noon. I wonder if you're back?" Shen Nian walked into the house holding Xia Tian's hand as if no one was around.
"Then it's a good opportunity to have dinner together." Xia Tian felt sweet in her heart when she heard that Chen Nian came back just to wait for her.
"Yeah." Shen Nian hummed, and seeing that she was in good spirits, he felt relieved.
Since she didn't come back yesterday, he has been a little worried. He doesn't know if she is used to staying in Guangfu Temple.
The guard came back last night and gave a brief account of what was going on. He became even more worried when he heard that there were some unidentified people there.
Fortunately, Xia Tian specifically instructed the guards to tell Chen Nian not to worry, that they would stay inside Guangfu Temple and nothing would happen.
Otherwise, I’m afraid Shen Nian would have come to pick her up last night!
After the two of them finished lunch together, Xia Tian carefully told Shen Nian about the situation in Guangfu Temple.
"Don't take risks in the future!" Shen Nian gave a warning after hearing the last sentence.
"I know!" She quickly agreed with a smile. "I knew it was dangerous, so I didn't go there alone. Don't worry, I won't put myself in danger!"
She quickly gave the promise, fearing that she would not be allowed to go out alone in the future.
After saying this, Xia Tian thought of the people who were chasing Bai Wan, and muttered to Shen Nian, “Brother Shen, I think those people must not be good people, otherwise why would they chase Bai Wan and her maid?”
“Well, I’ll send someone to investigate later. The behavior of those people is indeed suspicious.” Shen Nian nodded.
He had been thinking about this problem since the guard said that yesterday, and since it was dark, he didn't arrange for anyone to check it out.
They were coming back today, so they thought they might as well wait until they got back to find out everything before going.
Xiatian was tired, so he talked for a while and then went to rest.
Shen Nian went to find Mu Feng and Mu Chen.
After hearing the details again, he became even more certain that the men's behavior was suspicious, so he returned to the governor's office and sent people to investigate.
On the other side, Mrs. Bai performed a ritual for A Tao at Guangfu Temple. After burying A Tao, she took Bai Wan back to the Bai Mansion when it was getting dark.
After she came back, she didn't tell anyone about it. She only told Mr. Bai Er, her husband, about Bai Wan and A Tao.
"Master, I think we must prepare a generous gift to thank the Governor's wife. Not to mention that she is the Governor's wife, she saved Wan'er yesterday and helped find someone, so we should thank her properly."
"Well, I have to come and thank you for this." Master Bai Er nodded continuously, "How about I go and talk to my eldest brother about this?"
The second master of the Bai family thought that no matter what, the eldest master of the Bai family was the head of the family, and they were merchants, but because of this matter, the governor's wife was implicated. This was a major event for their Bai family, and the head of the family had to step in.
"Well, you can tell Big Brother." Mrs. Bai also agreed with her master's suggestion, "But it was because of Wan'er that we met the Governor's wife, so I want to take Wan'er with me when I go to thank her tomorrow.
Also, I see that the Governor's wife, though young, is a woman of great character. We shouldn't have any second thoughts and should just go and express our gratitude."
Mrs. Bai Er didn't want to make the governor's wife unhappy again because of their flattery.
She had realized yesterday that the governor's wife didn't like those roundabout ways. It was not easy to get to know such an important person, and she couldn't let them displease her by getting too close to her.
Being able to meet the Governor's wife can be considered a blessing in disguise.
"I know, don't worry." Master Bai Er responded and went to the front yard to find his elder brother.
"You mean Wan'er knows the governor's wife?" The eldest master of the Bai family was also surprised.
The new governor has been in Linzhou for less than a year, but he has already done several good things for the people of Linzhou.
Moreover, since the governor came, the governance and public security in Linzhou have improved. Many people praised the new governor and said that Linzhou has a good official who serves the people.
For merchants like them, if the officials are honest and serve the people, their business will be much better.
"It was also a coincidence that the Governor's wife saved Wan'er." Master Bai Er corrected.
"That's even better!" Master Bai laughed happily, "You don't know how many people want to talk to the Governor, but they don't have the chance.
I didn't expect Wan'er to get in touch with the governor's wife. This is a great thing for our Bai family.
Regardless of whether we need help or not, the fact that we know the Governor's wife means others won't dare to mess with us."
When Mr. Bai thought of another company that had been competing with him for business recently, he felt a little upset.
It’s not that the Bai family doesn’t have a backer, but that their backer isn’t as strong as others, so they are constrained in every way when doing business.
"Brother, although you have met the Governor's wife, you still need to be careful when dealing with her. The Governor is said to be the heir of the Marquis of Wu'an in the capital. You must not bribe him with money, or you will end up losing more than you gain!"
Master Bai Er was afraid that his elder brother would become too proud of himself, so he quickly gave him a reminder.
This governor is very honest and incorruptible. If you dare to offer bribes to him, your path may be blocked.
"Don't worry, I know my limits." The eldest master of the Bai family waved his hand. He has been doing business for so many years and has seen all kinds of human relationships and social practices. He will definitely not mess this up.
"Tomorrow I'll have your sister-in-law prepare a thank-you gift, and then have her take my second brother's wife and Wan'er to thank the Governor's wife."
"I understand, big brother." Seeing that the matter was settled, Master Bai Er went back.
"How is it? What did the eldest brother say?" Mrs. Bai Er saw her master coming back and hurried forward to ask.
"My eldest brother said that tomorrow my eldest sister-in-law will take you and Wan'er to thank the Governor's wife."
"Well, that's good." Mrs. Bai Er felt that her sister-in-law's visit would also show that the Bai family valued the governor's wife.
There is nothing wrong with her elder brother's arrangement.
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