The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 868 - 187: A Big Gift_4

Chapter 868: Chapter 187: A Big Gift_4

"My lady, you need not doubt. The pine flower gentleman’s egg is already famous among scholars and students in the north and south of the Great River, and the common folk are also competing to chase after this delicacy. Not to mention the soy sauce you make, my lady. Although we may have some trouble, there is a profit to be earned! And the boatmen from various places will have an additional source of income!" Dan Yefei said with a warm and tender smile.

With such good news, Pei Qin would certainly not refuse. She might earn a little less, but the losses on the road would no longer be her responsibility, and she wouldn’t have to worry about the risk anymore. Turning to Dan Yefei, she said, "...then we will have a pleasant collaboration!"

"A pleasant collaboration!" Dan Yefei nodded with a smile.

On the other hand, Xiao Yi hadn’t woken up yet, which made Old Scholar Fang worried. "Should we call for a doctor to take a look?" he suggested.

Dan Yefei then apologetically explained, "After we revived him, he kept shouting that he wanted to go home. I allowed him to fall asleep both for convenience in bringing him here and to avoid being tracked. But don’t worry, I reckon he’ll wake up in another two hours."

Old Scholar Fang’s eyes flashed quickly, knowing those who conducted business on the run all had their own methods, so he did not say much more.

They stayed in Liu’er Alley until the sun began to set in the west and seeing no further issues, Old Scholar Fang, Grandma Fang, and Lady Yu finally left. Lady Yu still couldn’t help but quietly remind Pei Qin to stay cautious around Dan Yefei, as those who worked on boats were reckless.

Pei Qin acknowledged this and saw them out.

Turning her head, Pei Qian asked, "Should we send word to Jiang Benxin?"

"Send someone to deliver the message!" Pei Qin instructed Zhang Gengshan, who was always on the move with Jiujiu.

Zhang Gengshan obeyed and found someone to send word to the County Government Office for Jiang Benxin, telling him there was no need for him to turn heaven and earth over in search anymore.

By evening, Xiao Yi awoke and, seeing Manager Liao and his guard, burst into tears.

Manager Liao also held him and wept bitterly, "Young master! I have finally found you! If I had not found the young master, I would have taken my own life to apologize for my failure!"

Xiao Yi cried for a while and upon seeing Pei Qin standing in the doorway holding her arms, he wiped away his tears and then assumed the posture befitting a Junior Provincial Official. Pointing angrily at Pei Qin, he exclaimed, "My father entrusted you to take care of me, yet you let me be kidnapped! I will have my father behead you!"

"Hmm! Write to your parents and let them come!" Pei Qin responded.

Xiao Yi immediately ordered Manager Liao to send a letter to Xiao Guangbi to come and fetch him and behead Pei Qin. Saying this, he cried again, but then his stomach suddenly growled loudly.

Pei Qin signaled Xue Dong with her eyes to bring over some porridge and dishes.

Indeed hungry, Xiao Yi, mature beyond his years yet still but a six-year-old child, threw a tantrum but was then coaxed into eating by Manager Liao.

Pei Qin personally penned a letter of apology to Xiao Guangbi, expressing genuine concern for not having found Xiao Yi, as if she hadn’t eaten in more than ten days, and even sprinkled a few teardrops onto the paper. She urged Xiao Guangbi to take Xiao Yi away, explaining that the responsibility of caring for the Junior Provincial Official was too great for a simple village woman to bear. She added that she felt sorry for Xiao Yi, having been separated from his parents at the young age of six; it would be better for him to return to his parents’ side. Once the letter was complete, it was sent to Qingwang Mansion for delivery to Xiao Guangbi.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi, realizing Pei Qin did not dare to use him as a hostage anymore, eagerly awaited his father’s men to come for him, feeling more triumphant than ever. "You all just wait with your heads ready for my father to chop off!" he declared.

"Just go to sleep!" Pei Qin didn’t rush Manager Liao away but let him stay and guard Xiao Yi as he slept.

Manager Liao was more than happy to comply and stayed the night in Liu’er Alley, watching over Xiao Yi.

The next day, just as breakfast was being served, Jiang Benxin rushed over anxiously, "I found him! Where is he?"

"He hasn’t gotten up yet." Pei Qian replied, leading him to the backyard to Xiao Yi’s room.

The boy was still sleeping.

When Jiang Benxin saw him, he took several deep breaths of relief, exclaiming, "Oh, my heavens!" His own head was safe at last!

Upon seeing Pei Qin, Jiang Benxin immediately pressed, "Who exactly kidnapped him?"

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