Transmigration: A Farm Girl's Brocade-Chapter 109 - Sending Someone Off_1

Chapter 109: Chapter 109 Sending Someone Off_1

Chapter 109: Chapter 109 Sending Someone Off_1

Qian Yeejin had always harbored some concerns about this family’s past and asked, “Who was your former master, and how did you end up in this state?”

Qian Hua said, “Our original master was the Vice Minister of Justice, Sir Lian, from the Lian family, and we were part of the dowry of his first wife…”

Qian Hua’s family was originally from Huguang. They followed their grandmother, who married into the Lian family, to Capital City. The grandmother bore a daughter but fell ill and died soon after. The master then married his cousin as his second wife. This second wife was shrewd and vicious; to monopolize the grandmother’s dowry, she found various excuses to kill those loyal to the old mistress or sell them off.

He was the shopkeeper and far removed from the inner house, not considered a thorn in the side of the second wife. Although their family didn’t escape the fate of being sold, they were much better off than those who were beaten to death, or sold to salt mines or brothels. Who would have thought that, even after coming here, a trader would want to sell his daughter to the brothels? She refused and took her life by crashing into a wall…

Qian Yixiu couldn’t help wondering, “With the second wife being so audacious, wasn’t she afraid of trouble from your grandmother’s family?”

Qian Hua sighed, “Our original grandmother’s family was a merchant family; they helped Sir Lian during his most difficult times, which led to their marriage. Commoners cannot contend with officials; how could we dare provoke his family?”

After hearing what Qian Hua said, Qian Yixiu felt a little elated. Their loyalty to the former master showed their sincerity. He had been a shopkeeper before, which was perfect for being of use to her in the future. Although the Vice Minister of Justice was a fourth rank officer, he was far away in the Capital City, and since they had only offended his daughter-in-law, it was unlikely his reach extended here.

Qian Sangui and Qian Yeejin, thinking that their problem was not as big as they had initially thought, breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Shopkeeper Cui came again, this time with a youth of about seventeen or eighteen years old. The young man was tall, strong, and quite handsome.

Shopkeeper Cui pointed at him and said, “His name is Huang Tie. He’s one of my servants, and I’m giving him to you.” Seeing Qian Sangui trying to refuse, he added, “Brother Qian, hear me out. I’ve heard from my young master about your family’s current situation. Huang Tie knows some martial arts; he can take on three or four men with his bare hands. Having him around will give you some peace of mind.”

He went on to say that Huang Tie had been sold as a servant at a young age and had specifically been sent back to his estate to be trained by a Protector for several years, resulting in outstanding martial skills.

Qian Yixiu was secretly thrilled, feeling like her family had stumbled upon a treasure again. She didn’t know exactly what position Liang Jinzhao held, but when she learned that Shopkeeper Cui was his servant, she knew the official couldn’t be of low rank. Because when she had visited Shopkeeper Cui’s home before, she had seen the Master County Magistrate, who had shown much courtesy to Shopkeeper Cui.

As a servant of Shopkeeper Cui, Huang Tie would certainly know some government officials and clerks, so they would have even less to fear from Yama Raja Xu in the future.

However, becoming a servant in their household, she wondered if Huang Tie would feel resentful. They would have to find a way to win his loyalty in the future.

Qian Sangui hesitated to accept Huang Tie, troubled, “My family is poor. He has been living in comfort with Shopkeeper Cui, and I can’t bear to have him suffer with us.”

Shopkeeper Cui chuckled, “With your two smart children, your family’s rise is only a matter of time. Following you might give him a better future than staying with me. No matter how good I am, I am still a servant.”

Shopkeeper Cui handed the deed of servitude to Qian Yeejin. Aware that their family indeed needed such a person and guessing that Shopkeeper Cui was trying to make amends for worrying Qian Sangui, Qian Yeejin gratefully accepted the deed of servitude after thanking him for his kindness.

Huang Tie then kowtowed to acknowledge his new masters and pledged his loyalty.

Afterward, Zhang Zhongkun’s family and Shopkeeper Cui’s family organized a charity event and donated some of their servants’ old clothes and quilts to Qian Hua’s family, along with two old cabinets. Zhang Zhongkun also allowed them to clean themselves in a room behind Baohe Hall and put on clean clothes.

By the time Huang Tie drove the ox cart back to Huaxi Village, the sun was setting in the west.

The ox cart and ox were purchased in the afternoon on Qian Xiu’s suggestion; the ox cost nine taels of silver, and the cart, two taels. Adding to the six hundred and fifteen taels spent on the land, and forty for the servants, they had spent a total of six hundred and sixty-six taels of silver today.

Qian Yixiu’s reasoning was, “Which landlord doesn’t have their own ox cart? Having already spent over six hundred taels of silver, an additional eleven taels didn’t amount to much, especially since both the ox and cart were useful.”

She had longed to be among those with a carriage, and now that the household had its own dedicated driver, surely they must acquire a cart.

Qian Sangui thought it over and agreed, finding the ox much more practical than a family of five. The family had spent forty taels, while the ox and cart only cost eleven. It was worth it.

Although Qian Sangui was not entirely pleased about spending the extra money, when they passed through Mengxi Village and saw the vast land laden with heavy rice, his heart felt somewhat better.

He envisioned this fertile expanse of fields as his own in the future. Life would go on, what was there to worry about?

Qian Sangui lay on the bedroll with his eyes closed, while Qian Xiaofeng held an umbrella to shade him, and Qian Xiaolei fanned him. Initially, the siblings Qian Yeejin had been doing these tasks, but the brothers took over with great willingness.

The ox cart was crowded with nine people, along with two chests and several beddings, making it almost airtight.

The summer sun was still intense even as dusk approached, and the heat was oppressive. Qian Yixiu felt drowsy and ready to sleep, so Lady Wei let her lean on her and fanned her.

It was only when they reached Huaxi Village that Qian Yixiu woke up fully.

It was the time when farmers were having dinner; many sat squatting at their doorsteps, holding big bowls and chatting while they ate.

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Seeing the Qian family with a few unfamiliar faces, they curiously asked, “Jinwa, your family has so many guests?”

Qian Yeejin chuckled, taking it as an acknowledgment.

Lady Tang was standing by the hedgerow nibbling on a large flatbread when she saw Qian Yeejin leading several people dressed in silk clothes on an ox cart towards the west of the village. She automatically assumed that they were heading to his house looking for lodgings, which surely meant paying silver. Envious of the small silver ingots the men brought back, she too wanted to earn some.

So she said, “Jinwa, your house is small and run-down, how could you think of inviting them to stay there? The second wife’s house is big; let them stay at my place instead.”

Qian Ergui, who was nearby, pushed her in annoyance and rebuked, “What nonsense are you spouting, woman?” He then looked up to Qian Yeejin and said, “Don’t listen to your second mother; she’s just joking.”

The ox cart rumbled past the village and onto the bumpy road to the west.

Sitting in the ox cart, beyond a stretch of wild grasses and flowers, they could see a beauty leaning against a door, gazing into the distance.

Qian Yixiu was filled with deep emotion. Having arrived at this home nearly four months ago, she had repaired the house, earned silver, and now with a servant purchased, fields bought, and an ox cart acquired, she could finally ensure a good life for a family of decent people, and protect that beautiful mother eagerly awaiting her husband and children’s return.

Her luck was incredibly good.

At that moment, Cheng Yue stood by the door, looking into the distance. Although she knew her younger siblings had gone out with their father-in-law and had grown accustomed to their frequent outings, the fact that they hadn’t yet returned that late made her anxious.

Lady Wu and her daughter were also worried; it was already dinner time, and they hadn’t returned. Thinking of the substantial amount of silver Qian Sangui had taken with him, they felt even more uneasy.