Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 584 - 296 Joyful Event_3

Chapter 584: Chapter 296 Joyful Event_3

Qian Yixiu had previously warned Monkey Sister not to go too far unless she commanded otherwise. As a result, even though Monkey Sister did show some mercy, she still left deep scratches on the faces of those maids.

Luo Susu screamed in fear at the sudden turn of events.

Huang Jinyu rushed over, excitedly proclaiming, "Beautiful! Like a dragon emerging from the sea, clean and neat. Young Master likes this monkey."

Qian Yixiu snorted, "Miss Luo caused trouble out of jealousy for Young Master Huang, and you do not even go to comfort her, instead you talk like this. Really..."

After shaking her head, she took Monkey Sister and the maids and left. Then, she said to the manager of Liancourt Boutique, who had come upstairs upon hearing the commotion, "Go tell Shopkeeper Qian, if anyone dares to cause trouble here, report it directly to the mansion."

Though she said this, Qian Yixiu was certain that the Fengyang Princess Residence wouldn’t dare to make a fuss.

Qian Yixiu had already descended the stairs but still heard Huang Jinyu going on about something. She rode in her carriage back to the mansion and entered through the Jiaomen directly into Xiangxue Courtyard. There she saw that Monkey Brother had already returned and was informed by Bai Zhu that the master wanted to see her because someone from Plum Court had come.

When she arrived at the outer courtyard, she saw Pan Shoufu and Huang Tie reporting something to Qian Sangui. Huang Tie had returned for the New Year festivities, while Pan Shoufu had come to deliver vegetables from the farm and had also bought quite a few game delicacies from the Hunter’s place to express filial respect.

Qian Yixiu asked, "Where is Jack? Didn’t we ask him to come back to the mansion for the New Year too?"

Huang Tie chuckled, "Jack is now too reluctant to come back." After saying this, he exchanged a laugh with Pan Shoufu.

Pan Shoufu blushed, bowed to Qian Sangui and Qian Yixiu, and said, "Master Jack has proposed to my daughter Yingzi, and I, considering his sincere heart and good character, have agreed. I would like to ask for the master’s permission to hold their wedding in February. As Master Jack is a Foreigner, he doesn’t understand the customs of the Great Qian Kingdom, so I am not too particular about them."

He was really in a hurry for a good reason; Jack had been tirelessly courting Cui Ying, and if they didn’t get married soon, he’d have nowhere to put his face.

Qian Sangui was clueless about this, caught in his reverie while Qian Yixiu laughed and said, "This is a joyous occasion, of course it’s possible." She added, "Jack can’t stay in the servants’ quarters behind the court, so for now, clean up the west wing room of Plum Court’s front courtyard for them as a bridal chamber. And build a small annex next to Plum Court for their new home."

She then ordered someone to bring Three hundred taels of silver, giving Fifty taels to Pan Shoufu to reward Pan Ying with a dowry. The remaining Two hundred and fifty taels were given to Huang Hua, with Two hundred taels for Jack to buy necessities and Fifty taels to help with the engagement gifts.

Pan Shoufu was overjoyed, never having imagined his daughter would have such fate, and he quickly knelt to express his gratitude.

Qian Yixiu continued, "The matter of making glass should currently be known only to us few, to ensure Jack’s safety, let him stay in the farmstead and not wander around."

After Pan Shoufu left, Huang Tie quietly spoke to Qian Yixiu, "Eldest Miss, Prince Ning Mansion has bought the Dan family’s separate courtyard, which is a mile east of Plum Court. General Liang, in the Peach Court north of the lotus pond, less than half a mile away, also bought more than ten acres of wasteland to build a garden. Moreover, both households have bought some of the surrounding wasteland, all planning to dig lotus ponds."

The Dan family was also an official’s family, and what Qian Yixiu disliked the most previously was having a pair of eyes, friend or foe unknown, watching her own family nearby. She was not afraid of anything else, mainly worried about the Glass Factory matter being leaked. But her family had no power to buy the Dan family’s garden; now with Prince Ning Mansion purchasing it, it couldn’t be better.

But what was Uncle Liang up to by getting involved?

She frowned and said, "Prince Ning Mansion buying the Dan family’s separate courtyard is good news, but I don’t know what Uncle Liang is up to. Eh, no matter what he is plotting, as long as the well water does not interfere with the river water, let us just mind our own business. The Glass Factory matter must be kept even more secret."

Huang Hua nodded, saying he would hurry back after the third day of the Lunar New Year.

Qian Yixiu returned to Xiangxue Courtyard and as if possessed by a demon, took out a set of miniature silverware. Staring blankly at the tiny bowls, dishes, pots, and the pair of silver chopsticks only as long as her fingers, she remembered Uncle Liang had gifted them to her when he still treated her as a child, and they had a friendship despite their age difference. Enjoying each other’s company, they got along well. Now, perhaps they could not even be friends anymore. After fiddling with them for a while, she sighed and put the silverware away.

Suddenly it was New Year’s Eve. This year was Father Jiang’s first New Year at home and Zhu Sujin’s first New Year away from home. With Old man Qian and Old woman Qian, the family gained three members and lost one.

The Little Monk had returned to Baoguo Temple the day before, saying he wanted to spend the New Year with his master. Qian Yixiu had the kitchen prepare some vegetarian pastries for him to take back.

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