If you really can't get by, then you will have to be reduced to the street field (jì). If it falls to that point, then it is really a woman who is under (jiàn).

Therefore, if you are kicked out, you might as well stay in the Red Sleeves Workshop and be a maid.

Thinking of this, Honghe lowered her head, nodded, and said, "Miss Ming, I know, I will do it with all my heart." ”

Miss Ming nodded at this time and said, "It's good to understand the reason, do things under me, I won't treat you badly, but I won't get used to you." The rules that Qi Niang set before are still valid, and you have to abide by the rules I set again. ”

After speaking, Miss Ming waved her hand and said, "Come in with me, just take advantage of today's juncture to set down all the rules." ”

Farewell

Miss Ming is busy with Liwei, and she wants to take advantage of the fact that she can collect all these girls in the Red Sleeves Workshop now, so that she can be the grandmother of the Red Sleeves Workshop smoothly in the future.

Su Jinyao no longer asks about the rest (qíng), she knows best when to let go. She and Ziruo went directly to the second floor to see Qi Niang.

As soon as Su Jinyao entered the house, she asked Qi Niang: "Auntie, did you hear the (rè) commotion downstairs just now?" ”

Qi Niang leaned on the side (chuáng), nodded with a smile, and said, "Jin Yao girl, your wrist is really hard enough, and you really don't leave it (qíng)." However, this is the same as what Qi Niang thought in my heart, sometimes I have to press these people down hard in order to keep my position. ”

Su Jinyao helped Qi Niang to lie down and said, "No matter what happened to them, I will give Qi Niang acupuncture again, and then we should go on the road." ”

"Yes, that's good." Qi Niang agreed, and it could be seen that she was really full of joy.

Su Jinyao knew Qi Niang's current (shēn) body (qíng) condition, and the treatment had no effect on her, so she could only try to alleviate her pain.

After the acupuncture, Qi Niang's spirit really improved a lot, and she seemed to have strength.

At this time, Miss Ming also finished handling the following things (qíng), personally came up with a bowl of porridge, and said to Qi Niang: "Qi Niang, this is what I boiled over slow fire when I went out in the morning, and now it is the time to be soft and fragrant." I'm not good at cooking, so I can't persuade you to drink anymore at this time, so I'll use this bowl of porridge for you to practice. ”

Qi Niang took the bowl and took a sip before saying, "It's delicious." Ming'er, you also have a heart. Qi Niang left today, and I don't know if I will have the opportunity to meet you again, I guess it is...... I can't see it. But fortunately, the things that should be done (qíng) have been done, and Qi Niang and I can go with peace of mind. ”

After speaking, Qi Niang drank all the porridge in the bowl, then handed the bowl over, and said to Su Jinyao: "Jinyao girl, let's go." Hasn't the car you called come yet? ”

Su Jinyao said: "It's here, it's early, wait outside." The car was also covered with the softest mats and thicker bedding. It's not a long way to go, you lie down and sleep for a couple of nights, and you're almost there. ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao said again: "Sister Ming, please call a guard to come up and carry Qi Niang into the car." ”

Miss Ming nodded, and was about to call someone. Qi Niang stopped her and said, "No need to scream, I can still go on my own." ”

"Aunt ......"

"Qi Niang ......"

Su Jinyao and Miss Ming both screamed in surprise, and wanted to persuade her again.

Unexpectedly, Qi Niang waved her hand and said, "When I step out of this door, I don't plan to turn back." But I've been here for so many years, and I'm inevitably reluctant. Let me go out on my own, and see where I usually teach the girls to dance, where I often reprimand you, and where I have locked up the girls. Look at them all, I don't want to think about it anymore, it has nothing to do with here. ”

After Qi Niang finished speaking, Zi Ruo walked over, hugged Qi Niang and said, "Let's go, I'll help Qi Niang to take a look." I have been here for so many years, from being an ignorant little girl at the beginning, to a girl with a red card, and then to the top card of the Red Sleeve Fang, there have been three ups and downs, but it is not easy. I'll take a look here too, and I'll never be back. ”

Qi Niang said with a smile: "At the beginning, Qi Niang was ruthless and asked you to pick up guests one by one, but I had no choice. In this line of work, you have to be ruthless to open yourself up in order to survive. When you're all beautiful, you won't resent me so much. I also rely on ruthlessness (bī) for you, but I also protect you with my conscience, and train you all well, so that the future (rì) children will be better. ”

Miss Ming also walked over, held Qi Niang's other arm, and said, "Yes, in the future, I will also be ruthless and go (bī) those girls." But since you have come here, you have to think about climbing to a high place, and one day you will be able to get out. It's better than being abducted by a kidnapper and being sold to the countryside to suffer. ”

Su Jinyao stood aside and listened, not knowing if this was the sorrow of Qi Niang or the sorrow of those girls.

But in my heart, Qi Niang is still good to these girls.

As long as they are obedient, they will never beat and scold, nor will they force (bī) them to receive guests they don't like, and will make new clothes and jewelry for them on time and season, and invite the master of Lile and calligraphy and painting to teach them often.

These skills may not be able to be learned in small households, and the masters invited are also very capable. Therefore, the girls of the Red Sleeves Workshop are all talented and have a superior appearance.

Imagine that such a woman can go out one day, her mood is high, her vision is wider, even if she doesn't rely on men, her life will not be too bad.

This may also be called "endure hardships and be a master".

In this way, Ziruo and Miss Ming left and right, helped Qi Niang to go downstairs slowly, and slowly walked out in this red sleeve workshop.

Whenever the girls below saw it, they would come over to say hello and say a word or two. But it won't be delayed for too long, and it won't be a long coming.

It's like sending a friend who is not particularly close to you (qíng) yet, and you can wave goodbye when you reach the point.

After turning the backyard and then to the front yard, Qi Niang was finally supported by Miss Ziruo and stepped out of the threshold. And Miss Ming stayed in the door and waved her hand at Qi Niang.

"Okay, Qi Niang, I'm leaving. You all have to be good, if you have a chance, go see me. I don't know...... I can't see you anymore. After Qi Niang finished speaking, her eyes turned red.

She hurriedly took Su Jinyao's hand and patted it again, and said to everyone: "Jinyao is my niece, so I'm going to enjoy the blessings." ”

When everyone heard this, their eyes turned red. But everyone was still smiling, standing inside the door and waving their hands at Qi Niang.

Su Jinyao personally helped Qi Niang get into the car, while Dongzi and Xiuning had already taken Qi Niang's things to the car.

Su Jinyao also waved her hand at Miss Ming, and said, "I'll come back when I'm settled, and if there's anything (qíng), go to Tongli Yinzhuang and say it, and I'll explain it there to help me spread the word." ”

Miss Ming nodded, indicating that she understood.

However, Miss Ming was also secretly surprised in her heart, Tongli Yinzhuang was able to help Su Jinyao spread the word? How powerful is this little girl Jinyao!

Because the city rules do not allow horse-drawn carriages, they can only pull horses all the way out of the city.

Su Jinyao said to Ziruo: "You follow the carriage and accompany Qi Niang to go first, and then I will go to Tongli Yinzhuang to explain something (qíng), and then go out of the city to find you." Don't worry, I've already arranged it, and Xiuning will always follow you. I won't be away for long, at most you will be two or three miles out of the city, and I will catch up. ”

A few treasures

Ziruo nodded and said, "Okay, let's go first, you go and get busy." Don't worry, I'll take care of Qi Niang. Otherwise, if you let Xiuning follow you, if you have something (qíng) temporarily, she can help you run errands. ”

Su Jinyao beckoned Dongzi over and said, "No need, he can follow me, this is my attendant, called Dongzi." If you have any errands (qíng) in the future, you can also find him. ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao went to say hello to Qi Niang again, and took Dongzi to Tongli Yinzhuang first.

The carriage was pulling Qi Niang, Zi Ruo, and Xiu Ning towards the outside of the city.

Coming to Tongli Yinzhuang, the guys here can be said to be very familiar with Su Jinyao. Even if Su Jinyao doesn't come much, but in the accounts of Tongli Yinzhuang, the silver has always been good.

Such a big customer, and the special explanation of the Beijing general number, so the reception is also on a higher level. directly led Su Jinyao into the big room where the guests were entertained.

Now the one who entertains Su Jinyao is no longer the shopkeeper of the original counter, but the big shopkeeper of the Tongli Yinzhuang branch in Anji City.

Su Jinyao didn't say much when she came, but just brought out the key that Qi Niang gave her yesterday, and said, "Excuse me, bring me the box that matches the key." ”

The big shopkeeper took it and took a look, then handed the key to Su Jinyao, and ordered the guy to pick up the No. 6 box with the word "land".

When the box was brought over and placed in front of Su Jinyao, Su Jinyao couldn't help laughing.

It can be seen that this is indeed Helian Ruo's idea. Only modern people would make the box that helps customers keep their finances in the style of a safe. It's just a combination lock, and it's a real safe.

The box is wooden, but the outside is wrapped in copper skin, and it is estimated that as long as the copper skin is not burned by the fire, the contents will be fine.

There is also a seal on the chest, and the (rì) period on it is not too long, that is, a few months ago. It was probably Su Jinyao's (rì) son before she went to the capital. The signature of the seal is the name of Qi Niang.

Su Jinyao reached out and removed the seal, and was about to open the box.

The big shopkeeper hurriedly stopped and said, "Miss Liu, please wait a moment, we have strict rules here, all guests with a sky and earth number must open the box, and everyone else must avoid it." I'll go out with this guy of yours first, and you can stay and unpack and check it yourself. As for what was originally inside the box, we don't know. After you open the box and look at it, if you want to keep it, you need to lock it and re-seal it. If you're planning to take the box away, don't do it. ”

Su Jinyao said: "I'll see it first." She didn't know what was in the box yet, so she didn't decide whether to take it.

The shopkeeper nodded, took two seals from the side, personally wrote today's (rì) issue on them, spread them on the table, and said, "When the girl decides to keep it, she will seal the box, sign it or affix a treasure seal, and then call us." Shake the bell on the table and we're in. ”

Su Jinyao nodded and said "thank you". The big shopkeeper went out with Dongzi and closed the door with his backhand.

made it so mysterious, Su Jinyao's curiosity was aroused, and she especially wanted to know what was in it.

However, judging from the fact that Qi Niang was able to save a box of gold and put it in the house, the value of the "land" safe in Tongli Yinzhuang must be only higher than those gold, not less than those gold.

Su Jinyao inserted the key into the keyhole, and with a slight twist, the lock opened. It's much easier than Qi Niang's box of gold.

Because the lid is covered with copper skin, it is also relatively heavy. But the fold is still very lubricated, so it is not a hassle to push it open.

Opening the box, Su Jinyao was stunned again. It wasn't the slow box pearl baby she remembered, but it looked a little empty and didn't fill the whole box.

Of course, there are still a few treasures, but they are all placed in one brocade box, so for a while, Su Jinyao didn't know what was in those brocade boxes.

She originally came to find the pair of jade bracelets that Qi Niang said, and what she wanted to give to Ziruo, she had to take it today and give it to Ziruo in front of Qi Niang.

Su Jinyao flipped a few times casually, took out a boxy brocade box and opened it. There are bracelets inside, but not a pair but one; It's not jadeite, it's white. Moist as clotted mutton fat jade, there is a trace of warmth when you touch it, this is an extremely rare warm jade bracelet, it is really a treasure.

When I opened another box, there was a pair of jade bracelets inside. The water is full of head and feet, and the color is emerald green, as if it is a pool of blue water that is about to flow, and it is cool to the heart. What is rare is that this pair of bracelets is almost the same, and there is no obvious difference. That is to say, this is a pair of jadeite bracelets carved from a whole piece of material, and the value of such a large piece of green jadeite is really incalculable.

Su Jinyao couldn't help but take a breath. This white jade and a pair of jade bracelets alone are worth almost as much as that box of gold. I really don't know how popular Qi Niang was back then, and she saved such a rich family foundation.

The other two brocade boxes are also treasures, one brocade box is more beaten, and after opening it is a fist-sized bloodstone rough. It has not been polished and carved, the color is bright red like blood, and it is still a landscape when you look closely.

Bloodstone has been a rare and expensive gemstone since ancient times, not to mention a fist-sized piece, even if it is a stone that can only carve a small seal, it can be sold for a sky-high price. This piece of bloodstone can be said to be also available but not sought.

The other box was the smallest, and when opened, it contained a jade blood clam pendant. Tridacnus is the fossil of a large shell in the deep sea, and the jade clams are more translucent and beautiful, with layers of pearlescent.

Organic gemstones such as coral and clams were more valuable than jade in ancient times, because the ancients had limited knowledge of the deep sea, and they really don't know if it was out of luck or how many people's lives had been sacrificed.

Therefore, from the current point of view, the value of this piece of blood clam is higher than that of several other treasures.

Su Jinyao took a deep breath, only took the pair of jade bracelets, and put the others back as they were. She doesn't have much of a liking for these things outside of shēn, so it might be useful to keep them, or maybe she's waiting for someone to do it.

Flipping through it again, there was a large brown paper envelope and a pamphlet stapled from sheepskin.

Su Jinyao opened the envelope first, and it contained the house deed and land deed. The top two are from the land outside the city, and the other is from a house in Anji City. It is estimated that Qi Niang bought it in the early years and prepared to retire in the future.

Parchment Register

Su Jinyao looked at the following property deeds again, and couldn't help but take a deep breath again.

It turned out that in addition to the land outside the city and the house in Anji City, there were also seven other real estate deeds that were paved.

Five of them are shops on the main street in Anji City, and the address written on it Su Jinyao knows, but she has not been there. Looking at the area written on the deed, it is estimated that the annual rent recovered is also a large amount.

The deed of the other two shops turned out to be shops in the capital. In other words, Qi Niang is silent, and has already purchased industries in the capital.

It seems that Qi Niang is really a caring person, even if she didn't say to pick her up at the beginning, if she (shēn) is still in good shape, relying on the rent of these shops, she can live a rich and prosperous life without worrying about food and clothing.

However, there is no lease contract for these shops in this envelope, and it is estimated that Qi Niang received it separately, or paid a long-term lease contract for several years at that time (xìng). According to the regulations at that time, if the lease contract was more than five years, it was necessary to file it with the government, and it is estimated that those contracts could also be found in the government.

Su Jinyao doesn't plan to move these things now, after all, Qi Niang is still alive, she can't take a stack of house title deeds one by one to talk about the change of ownership of the house (qíng), right?

In the end, Su Jinyao flipped through the sheepskin booklet. This booklet is the most inconspicuous, only the size of a palm, but only seven or eight pages, and the front and back covers are less than ten pages.

Su Jinyao just flipped through it curiously, but was immediately attracted by the content above.

On this parchment booklet, it is the name of the old man who has always been in Anji City.

How many terms has each Fu Yin done, have you ever been to the Red Sleeves Workshop, and which girl has you ordered to accompany you after you came. The amount of "private tax" paid by the Red Sleeve Workshop every year is clearly recorded.

The private tax is the so-called one-percent dividend placed in the government, which is something that everyone knows (qíng). But how much was given, no one really knows, and no one dares to pursue it. And in Qi Niang's booklet, it is clearly recorded year after year.

In addition, there is a record of whether the governor of the first office has been promoted, delegated, or leveled. So much so that the track record is still a long time away.