Just as Jiang Yuwei was thinking of a solution, Officer Huang saw her and quickly waved to her:
"Manager Jiang, I heard that Moxianzhai was on fire while I was out patrolling the streets today, so I thought I'd come and take a look."
When Jiang Yuwei saw that he had come because of this matter, she was relieved and got off the oxcart with a smile.
"Thank you for your concern, Officer Huang. Fortunately, the neighboring shops were not affected; only our shop suffered a loss."
Officer Huang nodded and said:
"By the way, the people in your shop said you went to report to the authorities, but I haven't seen you."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuwei quickly waved her hand and said:
"Sigh, I was just angry and said those hurtful things. Now I've figured it out. Fires happen every year in Ping'an Town. My shop is full of flammable things. Maybe I forgot to put out the fire when I was boiling water yesterday, and that's how it caught fire. Who can I complain to?"
As she spoke, Jiang Yuwei smiled at Constable Huang again.
"You know, the officials in your yamen are all so busy these days, how can I keep bothering you with these trivial family matters?"
Hearing this, Officer Huang nodded approvingly and said:
"Alright, it's good that you've come to terms with it. As long as everyone's alright, we can just reopen the shop. What's done is done, so don't be too upset, Manager Jiang. Since everything's alright here, we'll be leaving now."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuwei quickly nodded in agreement:
"Alright, thank you very much, Officer Huang. You don't need to worry about my affairs here. Please go and get back to work."
Seeing this, Officer Huang led his men to continue patrolling the streets.
Seeing that Jiang Yuwei wasn't going to take the matter to the authorities, Ning Qiu felt indignant and quickly pulled Jiang Yuwei aside, asking in a low voice:
"Sister Yuwei, when you left you said that our shop was set on fire by bad guys and that you were going to report it to the authorities, so why aren't you reporting it now? Are you just going to let the bad guys get away with it so easily?"
Jiang Yuwei patted Ning Qiu on the shoulder and comforted her:
"Don't get involved in these things. I have my own plans. Alright, hurry up and pack up and close the shop. We're going back to the village."
After saying that, Jiang Yuwei called Ning Daya to come out and close the door. The shop door was now partially burned and could not be closed, so Jiang Yuwei went to find some pieces of wood to prop it up.
Fortunately, the shop was burned to the ground, leaving nothing behind, so there was no need to worry about thieves anymore.
Jiang Yuwei and her group boarded the oxcart and headed towards Ningjia Village.
As soon as I arrived at the entrance of the courtyard, I saw Chen Guixiang holding Wang Ma's arm and talking warmly.
Jiang Yuwei frowned upon seeing this. How did these two meet? If they get along so well, why not just let Wang Ma stay at the Ning family's house? Our own courtyard is already full.
"Yun Qing, what are you doing lying there like that? Come and help me up!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuwei turned to look at Ning Zixuan and couldn't help but facepalm. It seemed that this person was also difficult to please.
Yun Qing, who was standing in the courtyard, heard Ning Zixuan call her name and rushed out, tears streaming down her face, excitedly saying:
"Your Highness, you remember me?"
Ning Zixuan nodded impatiently.
Hearing Ning Zixuan's voice, Wang Ma quickly let go of Chen Guixiang's hand and ran out, looking at Ning Zixuan with concern and asking:
"Your Highness, what happened to you? Who hurt you?"
Ning Zixuan ignored Wang Ma, glared at Yun Qing, and cursed:
"What are you standing there for? Don't you understand what I'm saying?"
Seeing this, Yun Qing quickly picked up Ning Zixuan and carried him into the room, carefully placing him on the bed.
At this moment, Chen Guixiang wanted to grab Wang Ma's arm and ask her something more, but Wang Ma shook off Chen Guixiang's arm and impatiently replied:
"I'm busy right now, Granny Chen, let's talk about it another time."
With that, she followed Yun Qing into the side room to serve Ning Zixuan.
Seeing this, Jiang Yuwei glanced at Chen Guixiang indifferently.
"What's wrong, Mother-in-law? Are you asking Wang Ma to come and stay at your house?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Guixiang glared fiercely at Jiang Yuwei and said warily:
"I didn't say that! I think Wang Ma and the others are doing quite well staying with you! I have to go now! I'll come see Wang Ma again tomorrow!"
As she spoke, Chen Guixiang lifted her leg and walked out. When she passed Ning Huaizhi at the door, she seemed to glance at him guiltily before hurriedly leaving.
Jiang Yuwei didn't have time to care about Chen Guixiang's little schemes right now. She needed to hurry up and prepare to leave Ping'an Town. She absolutely couldn't stay here and take risks.
Right now, the best option is for my family to go to the capital with Ning Zixuan. They can look out for each other on the way, and once they arrive in the capital, Ning Zixuan, being the heir apparent, can help my family settle down there.
Living in the capital will be a great opportunity for Ning Zhao and Ning Wan's future development.
Jiang Yuwei figured that Ning Zixuan's health wasn't good enough for long-distance travel right now, so she should let him rest and recover first. She would then arrange the marriage between Ning Qiu and Ning Wu and sell the shop on North Street.
That way, I can leave Ping'an Town with peace of mind.
Thinking this, Jiang Yuwei instructed Liu to prepare dinner. She then went inside to change her clothes and took a bath in the spiritual spring water before coming out and saying to Ning Qiu:
"Ning Qiu, come on, I'll go home with you. I need to see the village head about something."
Ning Qiu nodded in agreement and took Jiang Yuwei's arm as they left.
When the two arrived at the village head's house, Aunt Ning was cooking. Seeing her daughter return, she hurriedly told Ning Qiu to start a fire.
When the village head saw Jiang Yuwei arrive, he came out of the house to greet her and said:
"Yuwei, you're here! Come in and have a seat!"
Seeing this, Jiang Yuwei smiled and entered the courtyard. She first went to Aunt Ning's side, took Aunt Ning's arm, and said with a smile:
"Aunt Ning, I've been so busy these days, we haven't seen each other in a long time. Come over and talk to me for a while. Let Ning Qiu cook dinner."
Seeing that Jiang Yuwei had spoken, Aunt Ning naturally felt embarrassed to refuse. She quickly put down her work, wiped her hands on her apron, took it off, and smiled:
"Yes, yes, it's been a long time since Yuwei came over for a visit. Aunt Ning has been missing you too. Come on, let's go inside and chat for a while. Stay here for dinner tonight, and don't refuse!"
Jiang Yuwei laughed after hearing this:
"Alright, then I'll gladly accept your offer."
As they spoke, the three of them went inside. Aunt Ning took out tea leaves and started brewing tea for Jiang Yuwei and the village head.
Jiang Yuwei looked at the village head and said:
"Village head, I heard Ning Qiu say the other day that you're looking for a husband for her, and you want to marry her off?"
The village head rinsed the teacup in his hand, then handed it to Jiang Yuwei with a smile:
“Yuwei, to be honest, your Aunt Ning and I are also worried about this. I’ve asked around among the men of the same age in the surrounding villages, but there isn’t a single suitable one.”
Seeing this, Jiang Yuwei covered her mouth and laughed:
"Village head, did you not miss anyone?"
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