Good things come to those who wait Chapter 111: Snowy Delivery (Pink Ticket 240 + Extra)

  Chapter 111: Snowy Delivery of Charcoal

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  The accounting room of the kitchen was located in the northwest corner of Shen's mansion, where there was a small side door leading to a private alley outside. Next to the alley was a two-room wing house, and in the small courtyard, an old locust tree with branches like an umbrella stretched out, its lush leaves unfolding.

  Things sent into the palace from outside are all weighed under the tree.

  When Shen Mu Qing left, all the idle people retreated, leaving only a small room on the kitchen, a housekeeper and two people who came to settle accounts.

  Seeing Wang's mother accompanying Shen Muqing, the accountants and housekeepers of the Shen family all stood aside with their hands hanging down, only Fu Shi's two men who came to ask for accounts, one with his head lowered, not daring to raise his eyes, the other with his arms around his elbows, looking at Shen Muqing in a majestic manner.

  Shen Mu Qing looked over with a frown on his face.

  It's fine if she didn't look, but once she did, she stood there in a daze.

  Mrs. Wang saw Shen Muqing's expression dull and confused, and she followed her gaze to see the young man who came to collect debts staring at them rudely.

  A tiger fell into a plain and was bullied by dogs!

  Normally, it's not just about seeing the aunt, even wanting to enter this account room requires being a big boss in the shop.

  Mrs. Wang, who had been suppressing her anger all this time, suddenly burst out like a flood. She stepped forward and blocked Shen Muqing's path, shouting loudly: "Where did this stinky little brat come from? How dare you be so rude!" As she spoke, she yelled at the servants outside the courtyard, "Get me some sticks to beat him up! - Just now, who was it that said... our family's young lady won't come out to settle this account unless we go to report to the authorities. Fine, fine, fine. I'll sacrifice my dignity and go with you to see the Magistrate of Shuntian Prefecture. Let's see who gets punished..."

  Shen Muqing was drenched in sweat, but he hastily stopped Wang's mother: "Let's talk this through calmly!"

  Isn't it true that the girl took this thing worth 1,500 taels of silver?

  Wang's mother had doubts in her heart, but it was even more heartbreaking.

  She was choked with sobs, and said: "Don't be afraid, mistress - we're not short of this bit of money at home. If worst comes to worst, we can sell the front shop of the White Paper Workshop. We won't take their insult!"

  Still short of money!

  Shen Mu Qing was perplexed despite her calm demeanor.

  Shen Zhen has just been released from prison for a few days, how can his family be in such a difficult situation?

  But now she can't afford to think too much about it.

  "No, no!" Shen Muqing pulled Wang's mother's sleeve, her eyes staring fiercely at the young man standing with his arms crossed. "What's there to say that can't be said clearly - you don't have to cry!"

  "Yes!" The young man first stood up straight and then bowed, smiling at Mrs. Wang, "Don't be angry, ma'am. I'm inexperienced and have been rude."

  Wang's mother did not expect that young man to admit his mistake so easily and she couldn't help but look him up and down.

  He has a handsome face, with a refined and spirited appearance between his eyebrows. His skin is as smooth as honey, yet delicate and clean, looking very healthy. He wears a blue cotton short jacket, cow-nose pants, and grass shoes on his feet - but his toes are spotlessly clean without any dirt.

  She couldn't help but look puzzled: "I see you're dignified and majestic... how did you end up as a young shop assistant? What's your surname?"

  The young man looked at Shen Mu with a calm and serene expression, raised an eyebrow, and smiled: "My surname is Xiao. I'm the seventh in my family, just call me Xiao Qi!"

  Mrs. Wang saw that his eyes were only glancing at Shen Muqing, but Shen Muqing didn't seem to mind at all. She frowned and pulled Shen Muqing into the side room, separated by a bamboo screen: "You said the accounts weren't clear, now our lady has arrived, what's going on? Everyone can discuss it clearly. Don't shout in the street again, saying we borrowed things and didn't pay!"

  Shen Mu Qing suddenly cleared his throat and said in a low voice, "Mother, please step aside for now. Let me settle the score with this guy. If I can't even handle him..."

  "You can't talk things over with him, you'd better come and persuade him."

  Madam Wang felt more and more convinced that this fifteen hundred taels of goods had been taken by Shen Muqing.

  "She asked inexplicably: 'When did you take this goods, girl? Such a large quantity? What have you done with it?'"

  Shen Mu Qing coughed again and didn't respond.

  Who would have thought that Xiao Qi had already walked to the front of the bamboo curtain and said in a low voice: "Mom, I'd like to settle this account with your family's aunt privately, can you please keep an eye on us from the side - so as not to spread any rumors!"

  Wang's mother looked at Shen Muqing standing inside the bamboo curtain and then looked at Xiao Qi standing outside the bamboo curtain.

  Both of their faces showed a determined expression.

  Especially Xiao Qi, the heroic spirit between his eyebrows had turned into a chilling and harsh aura.

  Wang's mother hesitated for a moment.

  After all, it's at the Shen family's house, and I'm afraid that this Xiang fellow will make a scene!

  She retreated under the tree with her maid and the Shen family's kitchen accountant, but her two eyes were tightly fixed on Xiao Qi - as if she would immediately rush up to him and be rude to him if he dared to make any improper move.

  "Xiao Xiao, what are you up to?" Shen Muqing saw Wang's mother leading people to retreat under the tree and shouted in a low voice, "Still shouting on the street that our family doesn't pay back debts?"

  Xiao Xiao frowned: "You think I'm willing - I've been guarding you near your home for many days, and I haven't seen you. Hey, something big happened in your family, what have you been doing? Don't even come back to your mother's house to take a look!"

  His accusatory tone made Shen Muqing very sad. She couldn't help but mutter: "You think I don't want to come back! But how can I just go out now!"

  Xiao Xiao heard her tone was very wronged, his heart softened, and he said softly: "Okay, okay. I didn't say anything about you?"

  Shen Mu Qing listened and felt even more heartache - Xiao Xiao was just talking about her guilt.

  She lowered her head, covering up the moisture in her eyes, and changed the subject: "Do you have something on your mind?"

  Xiao Xiao suddenly remembered his mother.

  "Is the Liang family asking Old Man Wang to help investigate Mr. Shen's affairs?"

  Thinking of Liang Shu's words about that Wang wanting to take Xiao Sa as his godson... it's not surprising that he knew this news.

  Shen Mu Qing lightly murmured "en".

  Xiao Xiao sank into thought for a moment, then asked: "Is it because of the Yu Yao governor's corruption case that Lord Shen was imprisoned?"

  Shen Mu Qing was taken aback for a moment.

  How did Xiao Xiao know? Was it from listening to Wang Gonggong again? If so, why couldn't the son-in-law find out? Or was it that the person who inquired didn't put in enough effort?

  All sorts of thoughts flashed through her mind.

  She thought again and remembered the proud Xiao Xiao dressing up like this to see herself, if it wasn't for concern about the Shen family's safety, why would she humble herself... So she couldn't hide it, and replied in a low voice: "I heard Mr. Min say that it was indeed so!"

  Xiao Xiao asked again: "Liu Jun committed suicide, did your family know?"

  Shen Muqing was even more unexpected.

  I didn't expect Xiao Xiao to know about this too...

  "She couldn't help but say: 'We heard it from Wang Gong lao, how did you know?'"

  "After all, it's a provincial matter, and this thing has gradually spread in Jiangnan - our family has business in Jiangnan." Xiao Sa's voice was very low, almost whispering, "A third-grade official committing suicide for corruption, since the founding of Da Zhou, it's still the first. Mu Qing, this matter is not simple!"

  That faint worry, calling her nickname with affection, made Shen Muqing's heart warm and heavy... The restless emotions suddenly calmed down.

  "I know." Her voice also dropped several degrees, "But I don't understand why Wang Ge always helps us? What is Liu Jun afraid of? He would rather die than be tried by the three courts, knowing that the Emperor is not pleased with Liu Jun's affairs. How could he make such a low-level mistake and offend the Emperor in his words?"

  Xiao Xiao listened, nodded slightly: "I thought you didn't know about Liu Jun's suicide. Unexpectedly, it was Wang Ge Lao who informed your family...". His voice gradually sank to silence, looking at the purple spots on the bamboo curtain with a frown, deep in thought.

  Shen Mu Qing felt that Xiao Xiao's words had a deeper meaning, and didn't dare to disturb her. She stood quietly beside the bamboo curtain, gazing at her.

  For a moment, the whole courtyard was quiet, after the cicadas on the trees finished their cries, it was time for them to die...

  Shen Muqing couldn't help but shiver, her body leaning weakly against the door frame beside her.

  This family won't fall apart like this, will it?!

  She looked up nervously, but what caught her eye was the blue chin under Xiao Xiao's hanging mustache, the slightly rolling Adam's apple, and the skin that had been sun-kissed to a honey color...

  In the midst of the flashing lights, Shen Mu Qing suddenly realized that Xiao Sa was no longer the arrogant young man she remembered.

  Time changes everything!

  Including herself, she is no longer the carefree and detached woman who observes the changes in the world.

  Xiao Xiao came back to her senses from deep thought, raised her head and saw the slender figure leaning lazily on the door frame behind the bamboo curtain.

  A moon-white camisole, a lake-coloured jacket, and the hem of her skirt scattered like clouds around her feet, shone brightly in the dim light indoors, revealing her slender chest and delicate waist to his gaze...

  He suddenly felt his eyes sting and was on the verge of tears!

  In the silence, Shen Mu Qing heard Xiao Sa's breathing gradually becoming heavier. She stood up straight and asked with concern: "Xiao Sa, are you okay?"

  "I'm fine!" Xiao Sa heard her own voice with an inexplicable bitterness, "Is Mr. Ouyang in? I want to talk to him about something!"

  "I don't know! The mistress doesn't let me interfere with this matter." Shen Muqing smiled wryly, "I also dare not ask more - can only raise questions but can't find a solution, what's the use of asking. Otherwise, I'll call Wang Mama to ask."

  Xiao Xiao stopped her.

  "It's the same if I tell you anyway." He looked serious, "You remember to convey my words to Mr. Ouyang without missing a single word, got it?" The last question was filled with doting love, as if she were a mischievous little kid who would only listen obediently when coaxed in a soft voice.

  Deeply shocked and saddened.

  When did Xiao Xiao become so clear-headed?

  Before she could think deeply, Xiao Xiao's words made Shen Muqing's spirit lift. Chapter 111: Snowy Delivery (Pink Ticket 240 Extra)