Chapter 120 The Agreement...
After Xiao Jinghong left, things became much calmer in the Xiao residence.
The maids and servants in the mansion remained silent about the Baicaotang matter, as if someone had specifically instructed them to do so.
However, Chen Yi knew that although the mansion seemed peaceful, some strange things were actually hidden inside.
One reason is that those guards are still out there running around.
With Liu Si'er injured, the task of inspecting the pharmacies fell to Wang Lixing, who was also given several extra guards.
Several guards also went to the Criminal Investigation Department to assist in the investigation of the person who appeared outside Baicaotang that night.
Examples include Jia Laomo from the Illusionary Sound Sect, the four who escaped, and the man in black who injured Liu Si'er.
With this arrangement, including Xiao Jinghong's personal guards, the number of armored soldiers in the Xiao residence was significantly reduced.
It's normal for the Xiao family to be relatively quiet.
Another point worth noting is the Xiao family's punishment hall.
After two nights of interrogation, one of the martial arts practitioners who had been captured confessed and revealed that Linglanxuan was the organization that had ordered them.
Within half a day, Linglanxuan, which had been open for less than a month, was sealed off by the Criminal Investigation Department, and a seal was affixed to the outside of the door.
According to Liu Quan, the accountant at Jishi Pharmacy.
Many constables arrived at Linglanxuan in the East Market and arrested Qian Kuan and his men, taking them all to the yamen.
It was also said that that afternoon, Qian Kuan confessed that he and several other managers of Linglanxuan had conspired to scheme against the Xiao family's pharmacy.
Furthermore, the heretical sects of the Illusionary Sound Sect were also instigated by them.
First, they plundered the Xiao family's medicinal herbs, then they slaughtered the Hundred Herbs Hall in an attempt to obtain those tea recipes.
After obtaining this information through interrogation, Prefect Liu ordered his men to search for the medicinal herbs that had been lost from the Xiao family and return them to them.
He then sentenced Qian Kuan and the others to immediate execution.
Before the night was even over, more than a dozen heads had fallen to the ground outside the vegetable markets in both the east and west markets.
After hearing Liu Quan finish speaking with a smile, Chen Yi smiled back.
He knew very well that the person from the Liu family of Jingzhou behind Linglan Pavilion was still safe and sound.
Qian Kuan and the others were merely scapegoats pushed out by the Liu family.
"It really wasn't unexpected by Chen Yunfan. With the Liu family exposed, they abandoned their own forces to save the king and pushed Linglanxuan out to take the blame."
I wonder what has become of Liu Jing, the sixth son of the Liu family in Jingzhou.
It seems that Liu from Shuzhou and Liu from Jingzhou should give the old man an explanation regarding this matter.
After thinking about it, Chen Yi stopped paying attention to Linglanxuan and the Liu family.
In short, the Xiao family's pharmacy was safe and sound.
Not only have the lost medicinal herbs been recovered, but with the help of Baicaotang, they should not lack money for a while.
This can be seen from Xiao Wan'er's mood over the past two days.
It can probably be described in one word—a radiant smile.
Chen Yi saw this and was naturally in a good mood, at least he didn't have to see Xiao Wan'er take her jewelry to the pawnshop to exchange for silver.
Three days passed in this way, and his days seemed to have returned to the leisurely and carefree time before.
Playing chess, writing calligraphy, drinking tea, and fishing.
But only Chen Yi knew that he was spending much more time cultivating than before.
Although he couldn't go to the bamboo forest to practice his fist, spear, and footwork because Xie Tingyun and Shen Huatang were staying in the mansion, he could concentrate on practicing the Four Symbols Skill.
His cultivation progress is quite gratifying, and he is not far from breaking through.
Pei Guanli can also testify to this.
However, the little tiger girl's attention was no longer on cultivation.
Ever since she found out that it was Chen Yi who injured Liu Si'er, she has been annoyed that she missed out on many fun things.
In her spare time each day, she would constantly beg Chen Yi to see if there were any more fun things to do.
To this, Chen Yi replied, "Of course."
He hadn't forgotten that there was an even more pressing and difficult matter.
Pei Guanli immediately became excited, her big eyes filled with anticipation, "What is it? What is it?"
Chen Yi thought for a moment, "I can't tell you for now, but... starting tomorrow, you'll need to wander around Shuzhou City."
Pei Guanli's expression turned to confusion. "Brother-in-law, I don't need to wander around the city."
No, you need to.
Not only did she need to go for a stroll, but Ge Laosan also had to go.
Chen Yi hadn't figured out how to deal with Xiao Dongchen yet, so he could only find some things for Ge Laosan, the hidden guard silver flag officer, to do.
This kept him busy from morning till night, thus delaying his plans for the Dingyuan Army's grain depot.
Pei Guanli was full of questions, but after receiving his promise that it was to prepare for something more fun, she agreed.
"Brother-in-law, don't let me down."
"Otherwise, I won't play with you anymore."
Chen Yi chuckled, nodded, and offered no further explanation.
He understood the principle that "things are accomplished in secrecy".
Especially for a headstrong girl like Pei Guanli, it's best to keep her from knowing too much.
The next morning.
Pei Guanli followed his instructions and pretended to "beg" to go for a stroll in Shuzhou City.
Chen Yi naturally agreed.
However, he didn't go himself, but only let Xiaodie go with him.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Wan'er from next door heard about it and asked Shen Huatang to bring Xie Tingyun along.
It is said that Xie Tingyun has been in the manor for some time and should see the prosperity of the manor city.
Therefore, she specifically asked Shen Huatang to bring more money.
Looking at the four girls in front of him, Chen Yi couldn't help but feel worried for Ge Laosan.
If it's just Xiaodie and Pei Guanli, he should be able to find some free time to do his own things.
With Xie Tingyun and Shen Huatang around, he probably wouldn't be allowed to show any unusual behavior.
After everyone had left.
Chen Yi sat in Jiaxing Garden for a while and chatted with Xiao Wan'er about the pharmacy.
"Liu Quan came over the day before yesterday. Everything was fine at Jishi Pharmacy, and the daily income had increased considerably."
Xiao Wan'er knew that he had been staying at home these past few days, and smiled, "Fortunately, you still know to inquire about the pharmacy."
Chen Yi said without batting an eye, "With Liu Quan here, and a renowned doctor from Baicaotang overseeing things, my absence from the pharmacy won't have any impact."
"If everyone thought like you, my Xiao Family Pharmacy would probably be close to closing down."
This was said in jest and should not be taken seriously.
But Xiao Wan'er remembered the rumors she had heard before, and looked at him with her bright eyes:
"I've heard that everyone in Shuzhou City is saying that a certain shopkeeper said that he needs to rest for ten days every month."
"Brother-in-law, do you think what you're saying is right?"
Chen Yi, with his thick skin, laughed without hesitation and said, "This shows that under the leadership of our eldest sister, everyone in our Xiao Family Pharmacy is united."
"The booming business of pharmacies now is proof of that."
Flattery will get you everywhere.
Xiao Wan'er found it quite agreeable.
However, the etiquette and rules she had learned since childhood were not enough to accept Chen Yi's fallacies.
Of course, she didn't blame Chen Yi; she just joked around and let it go.
However, thinking back to the difficulties the pharmacy had faced, Xiao Wan'er couldn't help but sigh:
"Thanks to Wang Ji and Baicaotang for their help, otherwise the manor wouldn't have been able to scrape together next month's allowance."
"The clouds part to reveal the bright moon; just look ahead, elder sister."
"That's what they say... but do you know that when Wang Ji came to ask for help before, he brought a sum of money with him?"
Chen Yi pretended to shake his head, "I've never heard you mention it."
Xiao Wan'er naturally understood, and lowered her head slightly to inquire:
"Since Baicaotang has been so helpful to us, shouldn't we give Wang Ji some money as compensation, or something else?"
Seeing that she was serious, Chen Yi thought for a moment and said, "It's fine as long as it's your decision, whether or not you give him compensation won't make a difference."
The eldest sister is still too kind-hearted; a proper businessman wouldn't care about other people's lives.
Xiao Wan'er thought for a moment, "Let's give them some money. The household income is quite substantial every day, and it would be a shame to take too much."
Just as Chen Yi was about to chime in, Xiao Wan'er said, "I've heard that Baicaotang has a mysterious big boss."
"Wang Ji mentioned it before, saying that the boss is very strict. I wonder if the money given to Wang Ji by the mansion will offend him."
Chen Yi mumbled, "Probably not."
Seeing him say that, Xiao Wan'er couldn't help but scold him, "I wanted you to go to Baicaotang and make an appointment with the owner of Baicaotang for me."
"That won't be necessary..."
"Why not? Baicaotang has helped us so much, we should give them some gifts to thank them."
"this……"
"Manager Chen, would you please listen to me?"
Faced with Xiao Wan'er's delicate and beautiful face, Chen Yi couldn't bring himself to refuse.
"Okay, I'll go find Wang Ji."
If we meet, we will.
However, he needs to find a way to conceal his identity.
(End of this chapter)
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