Chapter 127: Gathering the Treasures

  Zi Baozhu was thinking of helping Qin Dai'er deceive the heavens and cross the seas, and she slowly came up with a plan in her room. Although she was simple-minded, she wasn't stupid, and before long, she thought of a clever plan.

  "Good sister, why don't we just... " Qi Baozhu whispered in Qin Dai's ear.

  Qin Dai Xin listened and repeatedly praised, and couldn't help but thank Qi Bao Zhu again. The two of them talked for half a day and were already tired, so Qi Bao Zhu went to rest in the guest room arranged by Qin Dai Xin, while Qin Dai Xin had someone call the "Brewing Master" to ask questions.

  The courtyard where Pei Hu and others lived was a small, secluded yard that branched off from the main courtyard. It was Qin Dai's intention to arrange for these dozen or so people to live here, mainly in order to let everyone live more comfortably and avoid being disturbed by others. The original bandits who had eaten one meal but not the next were now living a stable life, although it wasn't luxurious, it was very secure. Everyone came from poor backgrounds, even as bandits they were poor, never having lived like this before without worrying about food or clothing. They spent the year together, bustling with activity, just waiting to help Miss Qin do something, to repay her kindness! It didn't seem right to just eat and drink for free every day, it also made these people who were used to being active feel idle and uncomfortable. Suddenly hearing that someone had come to report that Miss Qin had arrived, the crowd still didn't quite believe it. Not until Pei Hu, Zhao Shu, and Xu Daichuan saw Qin Dai in the hall did they finally believe it.

  "Miss Three, we just met two days ago, how come you're here at this time?" As soon as Zhao Shu's words fell, Pei Hu and Xu Dakuan on the side nodded in unison, apparently they were all surprised by her sudden appearance.

  Qin Dai Xin said: "I was thinking of the wine workshop, so I asked specifically."

  Miss Zhao said, "Don't worry, Third Miss. I'll do everything according to your instructions. The construction of the wine workshop can start in a few days. This old site is still usable, but it needs to be renovated as per your orders, which will take some time. As for the cellar mud, I've already sent someone to look into it and we have a rough plan. The only problem is that no one here has heard of the mother-child stove you want, and we haven't found a suitable craftsman yet."

  She's got a clear mind, is well-organized and would make a good housekeeper.

  Qin Dai Xin knew that this mother-child heaven pot was the most difficult to make, and it was expected that no craftsmen could be found. She suddenly remembered the craftsman who made her hot pot at the beginning, and heard that the young man said he was from the palace, maybe he had a way!

  "You had Zheng Jiufu find this person, and carefully asked about the craftsman's residence. It was said to be in another village. First, give him two drawings to look at, and if he can do it, then hand over all of them to him."

  Zhao Shu heard that there was a skilled craftsman who could make this mother-child pot that had been giving him the most headaches, and his spirits lifted immediately. He hastily said, "Don't worry! I'll definitely handle this matter properly."

  "If there is a shortage of silver money, a small amount will be drawn from the account on the Zhuangzi. I have already explained this to Zheng Guan in my letter. If a lot of money is needed, someone will be sent to deliver a message to the Qin government and I will send it over."

  Three people nodded in agreement, saying that the silver money in their hands was enough to use, and told her not to worry.

  Qin Dai'er thought for a moment and said to Pei Hu, "I think you're idle anyway, why not let the brothers practice and not lose their old skills."

  Bai Hu couldn't understand her meaning for a moment, and exchanged glances with Xu Daichuan and Zhao Shu. The three of them were all confused and didn't understand.

  Qin Dai thought for a moment and found a credible reason, "This villa is backed by mountains and water, it's a elegant and good place, the water quality is clear and sweet, most suitable for brewing wine. Once our winery is built, it will soon become famous, do you know why?"

  Three people seemed to have rehearsed beforehand, all silent, just shaking their heads in unison.

  "Because our wine is in such high demand, the entire Da Yong Empire, apart from our winery, no one else has the capability to produce such fine wine."

  Three people listened and were overjoyed. Pei Hu and Xu Dakuan even gave each other a punch, just like they did when their brothers celebrated before.

  "It's precisely because our wine is good that we've made a fortune, but this also inevitably attracts envy and jealousy. I want you to train the brothers, mainly so that in the future the winery will have something to rely on. If there are people who come looking for trouble, we can resist them, especially protect the ordinary villagers in the workshop who are unarmed and just trying to make a living. They're only working for their daily bread, if they get beaten up because of this, it's not worth it."

  "Third Miss, rest assured, I'll take care of this." Pei Hu's eyes shone with excitement, and his voice involuntarily rose. This man was born to be a good fighter, even on peaceful days, his hands would still itch for action.

  Qin Dai'er was also delighted and said, "I'm also tired, you all go back now. If there's anything, have Zheng Jiufu send someone to deliver the message. If it's a major matter, then trouble Military Advisor to disguise himself as a servant and personally go to the Qin Manor!"

  They went down happily and excitedly.

  Qin Dai Xin indeed felt tired, so she leaned on the couch in the hall and closed her eyes to rest.

  The distance from Xiaofront Village to Taizhou City is only 50 or 60 miles, and the messenger rushed along the way, arriving at the Qi family's mansion in Taizhou by noon.

  Qifugui and Qimeng were in the hall, throwing a tantrum over Qibaozhu's matter, chasing away many people, but without any clues, not even finding a single person alive. Qifugui felt that he had raised a group of useless freeloaders.

  "Dad, we can't delay any longer, let's report to the authorities! Let's find some officials with connections to intervene and I'm sure the case will be solved soon. We can't just let her disappear like this for the sake of our sister's reputation, if the Chu family finds out, they'll also want to call off the engagement." Qi Meng now hated himself so much he wanted to knock his head against something until it cracked, all because he didn't send more people to follow her. Now his mother still doesn't know the news, if anything happens to his sister, he's afraid his mother will also...

  "Alas." Qi Fugui sighed, and it seemed there was no other choice. Just as he was about to order someone to prepare the sedan chair for him to go to the yamen in person, someone suddenly rushed in from outside the door, shouting "Master, Master!" while running.

  Qī Fù Guì furrowed his brow, at this critical moment, shouting blindly would only cause trouble for him.

  The man approached and hastily handed over a letter, saying: "Sir, Miss has a letter."

  Qī Fù Guì and Qī Měng exchanged a glance, and Qī Měng quickly snatched the letter from the man's hand. Seeing that it was written with the words "Father's personal seal", he said: "It's Father, and it's Little Sister's handwriting."

  The two of them did not know whether the letter was bearing good or bad news, and they hastily asked: "Who delivered this letter? Where is that person now?"

  "Right outside the door, a self-proclaimed servant of the Qin family said that the young lady was safe and sound, and was waiting for Master to send someone to pick her up!" The servant quickly conveyed several key pieces of information.

  Qifu Gui unfolded the letter and smiled as he read it. "Quickly, prepare horses, I'll personally go to pick up Big Sister and Little Sister."

  "Alas!" The man hastily went down to make arrangements.

  Qifugui handed the letter in his hand to his second son, saying: "Your sister is indeed a lucky person with a noble appearance, and she has a noble person helping her!"

  Zi Meng looked at the letter and was also delighted for his own sister's safety. "No wonder the Chu family insisted on marrying my younger sister. The Chu family is not prosperous, and after several generations, only Chu Tianheng is left as a single descendant. Indeed, it takes someone with good fortune like my younger sister to help the Chu family branch out and continue their ancestral line. Others might not have this ability."

  Zifu Gui nodded repeatedly after hearing this. Chu Tianheng was not young either, and the people of the Chu family hoped that he could have an heir as soon as possible to break the curse of the family's rumors. No matter whether it was a legitimate or illegitimate child, as long as it was a male descendant, it would be fine. But in the end, how did it turn out? There were people in his house, but until now, not even a daughter had been born?

  Only Baozhu married, the Chu family will drive away bad luck, and only Baozhu can continue the descendants of the Chu family. After being tied to the Chu family, she also climbed up to King Qing'an, and the Qi family can be assured!

  What's going on with the Qin family, how did they suddenly appear? Is Baozhu's disappearance related to the Qin family? Could this be a play staged by the Qin family themselves? This matter doesn't need to be pursued urgently, wait for Baozhu to return and ask her carefully, we'll definitely get some clues. If it's really the Qin family playing tricks, even if it means offending the face of King Qing'an and breaking off the engagement, he'll have to find another way to make things right, let the Qin family know that Qi Fugui is not someone who can be manipulated by anyone.

  A glint of sharp light flashed in Qi Fugui's eyes, and he ordered his second son, Qi Meng, to gather some of your sister's clothes, add two maidservants, and take them with you.

  Zhi Meng thought, it's still his father who thinks more thoroughly. His sister was kidnapped this time, who knows how miserable she is! He agreed and arranged for someone to go, not long after he turned back, "Father, the carriage has been prepared, I've asked people to prepare the things Baozhu usually wears and uses, and also let two maids follow along. You're tired from a day of work, why don't you let me take your place to pick up sister?"

  Qifugui thought for a moment, feeling that this was also good. After all, he had aged and his body was fat, coming back and forth to deal with things would only make him tired and sick. Mao'er did things in a steady manner, more intelligent and sensitive than his older brother Qizheng, and more mature and stable than his younger brother Qixuan. He was the best candidate for inheriting the Qi family business. With him around, he could rest assured.

  "All right, bring more people, come and go quickly, don't stir up trouble." As long as Baozhu can return safely, it's a blessing in disguise. He just hopes that there won't be any more unexpected twists and turns.

  "Father, just rest assured, I will definitely bring my sister back safely," he said, then turned around and walked out, gesturing for several tall house servants to follow him. He also brought along some of the Qin family's servants and Qi Baozhu's maid, while he himself rode a majestic sorrel horse with a white mane and hooves. A rather inconspicuous carriage was arranged, and the group set off towards Xiao Qian Zhuang in a grand procession.

  Outside Qifu Gate, beside a high wall in a small alley, a yellow skirt corner lightly moved until it disappeared from view.

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