allonlinenovel Chapter 132 The matter was successfully resolved and returned to the capital
Chapter 132 The matter was successfully resolved and returned to the capital
Song Qingwan's plan was simple, which was to establish Huai Wang Mansion's own intelligence network, and the best place to collect intelligence was the brothel.
In general, brothels are frequented by all kinds of people, but Song Qingwan's brothel only receives high-ranking officials and dignitaries.
This task cannot be accomplished in a day or two, it needs to be done slowly, so Song Qingwan asked Yancai to go back to Baihua Tower first.
On the tenth day, Xiao Hechuan came to the door on his own initiative. He brought boxes of gifts, all of which were gold, silver and jewelry.
When Lord Liu heard the news, he rushed over happily. When he saw these things, he smiled so much that his eyes widened. Xiao Hechuan was indeed a man of his word.
'"I heard that Mr. Xiao's mother has recovered. Congratulations."
"I haven't fully recovered yet. Today I want to ask the princess to come for a follow-up visit. These are a total of 10,000 taels. Sir Liu, please check them."
"No, no, given Mr. Xiao's character, I believe you will not default on your debt."
Xiao Hechuan rolled his eyes. If he owed this Liu guy even a tael of silver, he would be scolded to death by him.
When Song Qingwan heard that Xiao Hechuan was coming, she took the initiative to go to the front yard to greet him.
"Mr. Xiao finally arrived, faster than I thought."
"I dare not keep the princess waiting for too long. I am here today to invite her to come for a follow-up visit and to discuss in detail."
"It's time to go check on the old lady. Mr. Xiao, please lead the way."
"Princess, please."
Song Qingwan still went to the Xiao Mansion alone with Xiao Hechuan, which made Xiao Hechuan admire her even more.
She is brave, resourceful, and efficient. She is truly a heroine.
After arriving at the Xiao family, Song Qingwan went to Old Madam Xiao's yard first. After all, the illness was serious and she couldn't make any mistakes.
Song Qingwan took off the gauze on Old Madam Xiao's eyes and tried to get her to open her eyes. The old lady opened them and quickly closed them.
"This, won't be a problem, right?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Xiao. This old man will be a little uncomfortable seeing the light for the first time. Just close the doors and windows."
Xiao Hechuan quickly ordered the servants to close all the doors and windows and draw the curtains. At this time, Old Madam Xiao slowly opened her eyes again.
"Mother, have you seen your son?"
"Chuan'er, I see you, I finally see you, my son!"
Xiao Hechuan hugged his mother excitedly. Over the past few years, the mother and son had endured countless tortures.
"Madam, please don't overuse your eyes to prevent visual fatigue. Close your eyes and rest for a while. Repeat this for a month before you can recover to your previous state."
"The Xiao family thanks the princess for her kindness. I, Xiao Hechuan, will do my best to repay her."
"Mr. Xiao, let the old lady rest. Let's talk in the front yard."
"it is good"
Xiao Hechuan controlled his excitement, settled his mother down, and then went to the front yard.
"Princess, please forgive me for making you laugh. I was so excited that we all thought that mother would never see again in this lifetime."
"Mr. Xiao's filial piety is so touching, how can it be a joke?"
"Your Highness Princess, can you tell me now? What does Prince Huai's Mansion want me, Xiao Hechuan, to do?"
"Sir, do you know about the miasma in Fangling Yazhou?"
"Yeah, I know."
"I came to invite you personally this time because I want to cooperate with you to cure the miasma of the house age generation.
Although Xiao Hechuan found it a little unbelievable, he did not interrupt Song Qingwan. Song Qingwan continued to talk about her and Zhao Huaijin's plan.
They planned to ask Xiao Hechuan to invest in the house for a generation, cut down all the trees that were an obstruction to planting, and then reclaim the land into fertile farmland. Then all the reclaimed land would belong to Xiao Hechuan for a period of ten years.
During this period, the Xiao family was responsible for ensuring the local residents' food, clothing, housing and transportation. That is, the insufficient food was borne by the Xiao family, and then the cost could be recovered after the fertile land was reclaimed.
The Xiao family can hire those farmers to work for them. In simple terms, they will provide them with food and accommodation, and then return the land to the farmers after ten years.
"Ajin and I have calculated that the food and money invested by Mr. Xiao can be recovered in three years."
"Then what do I need to give to the Bad Prince's Mansion?"
"The Prince Huai's Mansion will not charge you a single ounce of silver. Just go ahead and do it. I believe that with your talent, you can do it."
Xiao Hechuan stood up and bowed deeply to Song Qingwan. He was narrow-minded, but King Huai and his wife had the talent to govern the world.
"The princess and the prince care about the people. Xiao Hechuan is just a mean person."
"Sir, please get up quickly. I'll leave Fang Ling and the people of Yazhou in your care."
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty and Princess, I will do my best to do it well."
Now that everything has settled, Song Qingwan is ready to return to the capital. She has been out for more than two months.
Qiantang prefect Liu and Xiao Hechuan accompanied Song Qingwan to the city gate, and Yancai also followed to see them off.
"Miss, you must write to me."
"Don't cry, Awu will help you well. I will send someone to help you when I return to the capital."
"Yes."
Yancai returned to the team, and Lord Liu and Xiao Hechuan also wished Song Qingwan a safe journey.
"Please take good care of Yancai, Master Liu, and look after Baihua Tower."
"Well, I obey your order."
Lord Liu was secretly complaining in his heart, the princess came all the way here just to buy a brothel? She really has nothing to do.
Song Qingwan guessed what he was thinking but didn't bother to pay attention to him. After all, what she did was confidential, so she let him think whatever he wanted.
Then Song Qingwan took Arong and Chunya on the journey back to Beijing. Arong was unhappy all the way, and Chunya found it very strange.
"Arong, what are you thinking about?"
"Master stayed in Qiantang and is still with Sister Yancai. With Mei by his side, he will surely forget me soon."
"Puchi, what are you thinking about? After Miss Yancai has made arrangements, your master will be back.
"Really, Princess?"
Song Qingwan narrowed her eyes and nodded. Ah Wu was Zhao Huaijin's personal bodyguard, so he naturally couldn't stay in Qiantang all the time.
Besides, Yancai is such a beauty, there is no guarantee that Awu would want to seduce her away, and she doesn’t want to waste all her efforts.
Seeing that Arong was still worried, Chunya began to persuade him.
"Now that your master is gone, this is a good time to test you. You have to protect the prince for him."
"Sister Chunya, you are right. When I return, I will move into the prince's room and guard him day and night."
Chunya choked and looked at Song Qingwan with some apology. She really meant well.
Song Qingwan smiled and didn't care. Chunya and Arong were a pair of funny guys. It would be nice if they could be a couple in the future.
When they were going back, Song Qingwan told them to take the main road. One reason was that Awu was not there, and she was worried about Chunya and Arong's safety.
Besides, the work has been done, so there is nothing to be afraid of.
The carriage traveled day and night, and fifteen days later Song Qingwan and the other two arrived at the gate of the Bad King's Mansion.
Zhao Huaijin had received the news and was waiting at the door early. As soon as she got off the carriage, Zhao Huaijin rushed over and hugged her.
"Awan, I miss you so much."