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Chapter 608: Chapter 612: Mind Your Own Business When You Have Time_1
Xuan Qing curled the corner of his lips, "They can have the person if they want, but I’ll leave them in Black Wind Valley. If they dare to come, let them come directly. Moreover, I haven’t stolen or robbed anything. If they want to take the person back, then it’ll cost Twenty Taels of Silver and not a single Wen less."
Elder Xuan pondered for a moment, "You must be careful in everything, don’t give Qin Longyun anything to hold against you."
Xuan Qing’s face beamed with joy, and he hurriedly expressed his thanks.
After leaving Xuan Qing’s room, Elder Xuan sighed, "Xuan Qing has been spoiled by us. Keep an eye on him when you have time."
"Didn’t you just agree to it? Third Boss isn’t young anymore, he’s definitely capable of handling this matter."
Second Brother Xuan said dismissively. He always felt that his third brother was the smartest among them.
Now it was just a matter of a few villagers coming over; how could that possibly be an issue for Third Boss?
Elder Xuan shook his head, "What I meant was something else. Third Boss wants to spring a jailbreak. Chu Sandao’s men came to report, but instead, they ended up getting killed by Third Boss. Just keep an eye on things; do not let him destroy the stronghold."
"Big brother, don’t worry, it won’t happen again."
Xuan Ling assured him with a serious tone, for this was no trivial matter!
He had long heard the servants complaining about Third Boss’s ruthless methods, but he never imagined he would be ruthless enough to kill the brother who delivered the message.
If this went on unchecked, the brothers would certainly lose heart. Then who would loyally protect Xuan Eagle Mountain Village?
Having taken only a few steps, Elder Xuan added, "You should also give some advice about buying maids. Pick one that Third Boss likes, and it doesn’t matter if she’s a bit expensive."
With a woman by his side, a man would naturally become softer.
"I understand what you mean, even buying a lookalike as his substitute would do."
Xuan Er committed to memory all the tasks he needed to do.
Meanwhile, Qiao Duo’er and Chen Yiling were discussing the Yin Family’s legal case in the inner chamber.
Since the case involved illegal salt and iron trades, the Magistrate Yin Gang was also implicated. It had to wait for the Imperial Envoy to close the case.
This back and forth would delay things quite a bit, but the Yin Family was doomed to not be able to turn the situation around.
"I’ve picked out three shops for you. Once the case is closed, I’ll send the deeds to your house. You need to get ready quickly; those shops lose money every day they sit empty."
Chen Yiling was serious for once, and it was a sight that made one unable to look away.
Qiao Duo’er bowed, "Then I thank you greatly, sister-in-law."
"What’s there to thank me for? I wanted to buy two more shops to give to you, but I’m almost broke now," said Chen Yiling with a mournful expression.
"Three shops are enough for me to work with. But have you run into some trouble?"
Qiao Duo’er asked with a worried look on her face.
When Chen Yiling married, her parents of the Chen Family had given her quite a substantial dowry, including farmsteads, shops, and lands with steady annual returns, all making for a generous dowry.
If nothing unexpected happened, Chen Yiling would remain well-off for her entire life.
One could tell from Chen Yiling’s previous spending that she was very generous.
Chen Yiling propped her chin, "Isn’t it all because of the Yin Family? My husband was worried about market instability, so I used my dowry to stockpile a lot of necessities like firewood, rice, oil, and salt. Ah, those things are so expensive!"
Her mother always used to say she didn’t know the cost of living since she didn’t manage a household; now, she finally understood.
She had been selling those items for several days already and still hadn’t broken even.
"The things you’ve stockpiled will always sell. Just watch over your little treasury and wait to make a tidy profit."
Qiao Duo patted Chen Yiling’s shoulder; in the long run, this business was bound to be profitable without a loss.
