Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 294 - 186 Sold to the North_2

Chapter 294: Chapter 186 Sold to the North_2

Old man Qian grew alert upon hearing Lady Tang’s words, and when he heard Qian Sangui speak like that, he too became afraid. If the daughters-in-law in the family were clueless, not to mention the numerous clueless relatives, any foolish acts on their part could spell disaster for the entire household.

He first scolded Lady Tang, "Stupid woman with no sense, talking about returning your family’s lotus roots, looking for backers for your son-in-law. Pah!" Then he said to Qian Dagui and Qian Ergui, "Do you hear that? If you can’t control your own wives, can’t control your own relatives, you could drag the whole family down with you."

Lady Wang wanted to speak up, but Qian Dagui expressed his view, "If you ask me, it’s better not to grow the Gold Lotus Roots at all. The roots aren’t even harvested yet, and already so many relatives are asking for them. If we don’t give them, we offend people, and if we do, the nobles won’t allow it. Besides, among the relatives asking for the roots, there might indeed be some who are helping outsiders to ask for them, which would be even worse. Money is good, but you need the ability to earn it. The third branch has put in so much effort and invested so much money, yet in the end, aren’t we just handing over the majority of the benefits? Manchuan Mother, by following the third son, our lives are already much better. Let’s not cause trouble for our son and grandson; let them manage the shop smoothly, become scholars. Consider Auntie Die; she’s found a good family too. What else do we have to worry about? Once Gold Lotus Roots are no longer scarce, we’ll grow them again. By then, we won’t have to worry about people targeting us."

Lady Wang was somewhat stunned, as this was not what she had expected. But seeing that Old man Qian had made up his mind, and after thinking carefully about what her husband had said, it did seem there was some truth to it. Offending the third branch would mean not only failing to get the roots but also displeasing the in-laws and her husband, which wouldn’t be good for their children and grandchildren.

Once she understood, she felt relieved and said with a smile, "Isn’t there a saying, ’Long hair but short on sense’? It was only after listening to father-in-law, the head of the family, and the third uncle, that I came to understand. Gold Lotus Roots are good, but it’s best we stay clear of them. Getting involved might not be a good thing. Alright, I’m persuaded, let’s not want them."

Old man Qian nodded in satisfaction, "Hmm, the eldest daughter-in-law is indeed sensible."

Lady Tang didn’t expect this outcome and said, "How so, we aren’t going for it anymore? That won’t do."

Qian Ergui was slower to react, but after listening to his father and brothers, it became clear that he needed to be most cautious of his own foolish wife. He glared and said, "What nonsense! You clueless woman, if you get tricked and sold, you’d even help count the silver for them. If you insist on growing these rare roots, our family could be in big trouble."

Old woman Qian understood as well and cursed at Lady Tang, "It’s all because of you, this thoughtless stupid woman, that things got messed up."

Seeing that his relatives understood and were no longer causing him trouble, Qian Sangui was extremely happy and immediately asked Lady Wu to prepare dinner for them; they wanted to drink a few cups.

By the end of April, except for Master Lu’s screen stand which was still unfinished, all the furniture was ready, and both the yard and the house were tidied up. It was time to move.

Qian Sangui and his wife lived in the main courtyard, Cheng Yue lived in Wangjiang Building, Qian Manxia in Cuizhu Garden, and Qian Yixiu in Lianxiang Water Pavilion.

Lianxiang Water Pavilion was built on the east shore of West Lake, and one could see West Lake directly upon opening the windows of the west-facing rooms. The lotus leaves, already as big as bowls, carried bouts of fresh fragrance, providing immense comfort.

Although many of Qian Yixiu’s belongings were placed in Lianxiang Water Pavilion, she still stayed with her young mother in the Moon-viewing Building at night.

Qian Yijin and Mr. Yu lived in Hexi Garden, with Mr. Yu’s lecture hall and living quarters arranged in Linhe Garden, and Qian Yijin resided in Linfeng Garden. These names were all decided by Qian Yijin and Qian Yixiu.

Even the House of Animals was split up. Monkey Brother stayed with Qian Yixiu in Wangjiang Building, Dashan decided to stay with Qian Yijin in Linfeng Garden, and Benben and Tiaotiao followed as well.

With the house being so large, it was necessary to have enough people on hand, and Qian Sangui bought a few more workers. He wasn’t stingy about it, thinking of the precious pearls in his granddaughter’s possession, which were surely worth more than before. This thought consoled Lady Wu, who was so distressed that she was thumping her chest, "No worries, we will earn even more money."

He purchased a family of four, along with three maids and two old matrons.

The family was originally part of the workers in their household. Li Jinhu, facing his father’s favoritism towards his stepmother’s children, found that no matter how much money he earned, it was all taken away, and they were not allowed to split the household. His wife and son were not only starving but weren’t even given money to buy medicine when ill. Left with no choice, Li Jinhu proposed to sell his family to the Qian family, with the proceeds going to his father to fulfill his filial duty.

His parents actually agreed. Qian Sangui only gave his father ten taels of silver, saying that they were selling cheaply because of a sick member in his family, take it or leave it. The family needed the money to arrange marriages for their two younger sons and accepted the deal on the spot.