Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 270 - 177 Like My Own Mother_1

Chapter 270: Chapter 177 Like My Own Mother_1

Qian Sangui again had people pick some lotus leaves to deliver ten each to Master County Magistrate Sir Wong and County Magistrate Sir Hu, as well as five each to several officers who had been of great help to the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop. He also gave five each to Steward Wong, Landlord Li, and other township Kun. He even told Steward Wong that if he planned to go to the provincial city, he should stop by their home first, as they had some to deliver to Song Mansion.

All these people were masters, and the leaves had to be delivered to each and every one of them.

Qian Sangui sent Huang Tie driving to the county town, and on the way, he was to pass a message to Shopkeeper Cui— if anyone else had the idea of picking lotus leaves, could Shopkeeper Cui please help ward them off.

Qian Sangui also withheld Su Sanwu’s salary for three months and had Old man Cai hold a meeting with the servants. He told them that only those within this courtyard were their true masters, and outsiders were forbidden from taking anything from the house without permission, not even relatives.

Old man Cai, while scolding Su Sanwu, said, "You fool with a rotten brain, you just let people take things from the house. Being in charge of this lake, don’t you know the value of lotus leaves? The master is truly kind. If it were any other master, you’d probably be beaten half to death and sold..."

Knowing he had caused trouble, Su Sanwu was both angry and frightened, his mouth gaping open as he cried nonstop. When his father, Su Ming, came back and learned about the incident, he beat him again.

Qian Sangui then had the elderly couple come over, to whom he relayed the chain of reactions and losses. Hearing this, the old couple was also filled with regret. Qian Yixiu, distressed, continued to cry, disregarding Old woman Qian, who fruitlessly tried to speak to her, leaving the old lady feeling snubbed and discontent.

After returning to the village, the elderly couple first went to Er Gui’s household to scold Qian Ergui.

Lady Tang was still not convinced, she retorted with a pout, "What’s so special about it? Our pond is full of lotus leaves, and anyone can pick them. Are his possessions really that precious? "

Right now, Old man Qian had no desire to speak to Lady Tang and did not acknowledge her, only saying to Qian Ergui, "You worthless fool, allowing that stupid wife of yours to disgrace us everywhere. If it weren’t for the sake of Manhe, my grandson, and De Wa, I wouldn’t even bother visiting your home."

He then took Old woman Qian and returned to the main courtyard. There, he pointed at Qian Dagui and Lady Wang, berating them furiously. He said that the lotus seeds in West Lake were bought from foreigners, precious and scarce. Yet they had taken advantage of the situation by picking so many leaves and then boasting about it, putting Qian Sangui in a difficult position, forcing him to pick even more leaves to give away, resulting in many lost lotus roots, among other losses.

Lady Wang had never been scolded to such an extent before and felt so wronged that tears flowed from her eyes. She said to Old man Qian, "I have been wronged to death. Qian Sangui’s household bought so much land and built such a big house and has so many fine things; I have never once envied them. I am a strong-willed person and never think to take advantage of others. I simply thought lotus leaves were worthless, so I allowed Duo Duo to go and ask for some, and father-in-law agreed as well. If they did not want to give them, they should have just said so—why begrudge us afterward? It’s as though I’ve taken significant advantage of them and they’ve lost a lot of money..."

Old man Qian did not offer her any face as he usually might and responded with a cold sneer, "You haven’t taken advantage of them? The nerve you have to say such things! Who earned the money to build this big courtyard you live in? Don’t tell me Da Gui contributed money; whatever he digs up from the ground isn’t even enough to feed you and your children. How did you become the owner of Dessert House, and how did Manchuan become a shopkeeper in the county city? How did Shan Wa manage to enter Wong family’s private school? All of this was because Qian Sangui pulled strings for you! Without Qian Sangui’s help, even if you invested half of your assets, Auntie Die could never leave that hellish place..."

Seeing Lady Wang about to retort, the old man waved his hand and continued, "Don’t tell me about the little help you once provided for the third household. Everyone’s no fool, and everyone can keep score. You did help, but what you offered was only worth a handful of coins. But how much have they helped you? The wife of my eldest son, you ought to be grateful. Only then will you have better days ahead, and people will willingly help you. I’m only advising you for the sake of my great-grandson and great-great-grandson. If you were Lady Tang, I wouldn’t even bother speaking..."

Upon hearing this, Lady Wang wiped her tears and did not dare to speak.

Qian Dagui tried to calm his father down, repeatedly saying, "Dad, we remember the favors from the third household. These women lack experience; please don’t let it upset you."

It was not until the evening that Huang Tie returned from the county town. He relayed the message to Shopkeeper Cui, who assured him by thumping his chest, "If anyone has designs on it, send them to the Duke Mansion. Just say that I was the one who forbade the picking of lotus leaves because the Duke Mansion is also waiting for these lotus roots. Once harvested, we at the Duke Mansion will take charge of the northern market. Let’s see who still dares to be greedy and hatches ideas!"