Chapter 210
210: Picking Up a Bargain (5 Updates)
Because they shared a secret.
Later, Li Hengyi mostly listened to Xie Zhinuan speak, when she suddenly stopped and said, “The pawnshop man said yesterday that the manor I want is not easy to find, yet in just one night, such a good manor has come knocking on our door. Don’t you think it’s strange?”
Li Hengyi smiled without a word.
Xie Zhinuan suddenly widened her eyes, “It couldn’t be like what I’m thinking, could it?”
The owner of this manor had come for Li Hengyi.
“It should be just like what you’re thinking!”
“…”
Xie Zhinuan let out a sigh, “Then I must bargain well and buy this manor at the lowest price, using the fifty thousand tael of silver you gave me. When that person surely wants to see you, I’ll set up a banquet. You can show up and meet them!”
When it came to utilizing Li Hengyi, Xie Zhinuan was utterly relentless.
Li Hengyi was also happy to be used.
“Hmm, at your service, Miss Xie!”
Descending from the mountain, both were in quite a good mood.
Li Hengyi once again pushed the painful memories deep into his heart; his face became somber, neither smiling nor sorrowful.
Xie Zhinuan, on the other hand, wore a smile, as if she had stumbled upon something fortunate.
Seeing the three animals playing in the creek, thoroughly drenched, Xie Zhinuan watched helplessly, fetched a towel from the mule cart, and wiped them down one by one.
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“…” Yin Suwen, Yin Zhe, and the Liang Family saw such animal affection for the first time.Li Hengyi stood by Xie Zhinuan’s side, lending a hand.
Xie Zhinuan muttered her reproach, “You can’t bathe in cold water again; the weather has already cooled down. If you catch a cold, I’ll have to pour Rhizoma Coptidis decoction down you-let it be bitter enough to serve you right!”
The three animals were sensible, allowing Xie Zhinuan to fuss over them like a mother.
It took three towel changes before Xie Zhinuan finished with them.
They prepared to head back to Fengping County.
At the city gate, Xie Zhinuan spoke to Mrs. Liang, “That manor is very nice; I like it a lot. Speak with the owner about the price. We can negotiate when we meet, or they can also come to the posthouse!”
“Yes!” Mrs. Liang acknowledged.
They went their separate ways home.
Upon returning to the pawnshop, the Xu Family’s envoy was waiting. Mrs. Liang relayed Xie Zhinuan’s words, and the page hurried back to inform Xu Xuanjin.
After pondering for a moment, Xu Xuanjin immediately had a carriage harnessed and headed to the posthouse.
Before leaving, he asked, “Go inquire with the Xuan Family, see if Xuan Mu wants to come with us!”
“Yes!”
But as it happened, Xuan Mu had fallen ill since returning home the night before.
He was feverish, crying out for Nuannuan with every breath.
Mrs. Xuan was so worried her mouth broke out in fever blisters, and only after punishing Xuan Mu’s servant did they find out Nuannuan was a maid of the Liang Family. The two had met by chance and had developed deep feelings. Now, Lady Nuannuan’s whereabouts were unknown.
“…” Mrs. Xuan’s expression grew colder.
The Liang Family next door was by no means a family of good repute.
Being neighbors for many years, Mrs. Xuan was aware when Mrs. Liang gave birth to a daughter, even sending gifts, and knew for sure the girl was Mrs. Liang’s own flesh and blood. Yet now, that girl had become the legitimate young lady of the capital’s Marquis; it was too curious…
She didn’t dare to speculate about any trickery nor offend the Liang Family, knowing the legitimate young lady of the Liang Family had occasionally sent gifts back, maintaining ties with them, and so the Liang Family had leapt to become one of Fengping County’s three wealthiest families.
Xu Xuanjin came over, calling out, “Auntie!”
Upon learning of Xuan Mu’s illness, Xu Xuanjin was filled with self-reproach, “It’s my fault; I shouldn’t have taken him out yesterday!”
Mrs. Xuan didn’t dare blame Xu Xuanjin.
Though Xu Xuanjin had a reputation for being a playboy, he had real talent; most of the Xu Family’s business affairs were now in his hands, and it was clear he was leading the Xu Family.
Him going to the posthouse was an act of genuine consideration; Mrs. Xuan thought it rare saying, “How can I blame you for this!”
“Auntie, since my cousin is feeling unwell, I’ll go ahead to the posthouse. Should I get the chance to see Prince Han, I will surely not forget my cousin!”
Mrs. Xuan smiled and nodded, praising Xu Xuanjin before sending him out of the manor.
Then, thinking of her own son, who was head over heels in love, she heaved a silent sigh.
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