kvmb Chapter 167 The incident happened
Chapter 167 The incident happened
Boss Qin frowned: "If a storm hits, you'll be in trouble."
Having said that, he quickly slapped his mouth and spat out several times.
"Look at my foul mouth, I can't say anything nice." Boss Qin said timidly, "I will go to the temple to donate some money for incense oil to you, so that I can clear my mouth of bad karma."
Gu Zongci was somewhat speechless and said perfunctorily, "Remember to donate more money for incense oil to ward off disasters and evil spirits for me."
Mr. Qin was a businessman and was very particular about such taboos, so he took it to heart.
He said seriously, "You are Tan'er's richest man. If my loose tongue is wrong, then I will be a sinner."
Gu Zongci didn't care at first, but when he heard Boss Qin mention Shen Qingtan, he became superstitious for once.
After Boss Qin left, he specially ordered his servants to prepare mugwort for fumigation, and also broke off a bunch of willow branches to whip his whole body, then stepped over a brazier to get rid of bad luck.
That night, as Gu Zongci was about to lie down, he received a pot of incense ash water delivered by someone sent by Boss Qin.
Gu Zongci is an atheist, but it's rare for him to be superstitious like this because of his niece.
Seeing the layer of black ash settled on the porcelain-white kettle, he finally couldn't hold back anymore.
Gu Zongci's face darkened: "Take it away."
The servant stood still, holding the kettle in both hands: "Master, Boss Qin said he also sent two kettles to Second Madam Zhao."
Gu Zongci: "..."
Seeing that Gu Zongci had no intention of drinking, the servant took two steps back and was about to turn and leave.
"Wait." Gu Zongci called out to him, holding out his hand: "Give it to me."
The servant respectfully handed the water jug to Gu Zongci.
Gu Zongci's brows furrowed, his face tense, as he gulped down the contents of his mouth. The strange taste made his face twitch slightly.
Thinking of Boss Qin, who was unreliable, he slammed the kettle down on the table.
It would be best if nothing happened during this boat rental.
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The next morning, after Shen Qingtan finished her breakfast, she saw Tingxue bring Qin Yao in.
"Yaoyao!" Shen Qingtan stood up in surprise and went to the door to greet her: "When did you return to the capital?"
"I came back yesterday." Qin Yao threw herself into Shen Qingtan's arms and said in a sticky voice, "Sister Shen, I missed you so much. I heard rumors about you while I was out of town, so I rushed back to the capital. Luckily, you were alright, it was just a false alarm."
Shen Qingtan patted her head: "Yaoyao, I'm sorry to have worried you."
“I treat you like my own sister, so of course I’ll keep you in my heart. If something happens to me, you’ll also think of me.” Qin Yao put the two jugs of sweet spring water she was holding into Shen Qingtan’s hands: “My father said that there is a spring in the temple, and the water in the spring is particularly clear and sweet. When pilgrims go to offer incense, they will drink a few mouthfuls of the sweet spring water.”
"He went to donate incense money to Boss Gu this time and personally fetched two jugs of sweet spring water for you. He said that you have been going through a lot of trouble lately, and this spring is located in the temple. Drinking it will help you get rid of bad luck." Qin Yao said with a smile, "I went to the Guosi Temple before and tasted the water from this spring. It is particularly clear and sweet."
Shen Qingtan was stunned and subconsciously hugged the water bottle she had stuffed in her arms. She really didn't expect that Boss Qin would be so thoughtful as to bring her spring water from the temple.
The most famous feature of the temple is its spring, which attracts many pilgrims. No matter how early they arrive, long queues of pilgrims are already forming, waiting to collect the spring water.
Liu Yue once gave her a sip of water from this spring, and it was indeed very sweet.
She lifted the lid of the kettle; the water was clear and free of any impurities.
Shen Qingtan poured two glasses, handing one to Qin Yao.
"Sister Shen, this is what my father asked for for you. You can drink it yourself." Qin Yao said sadly, "Now that you've severed ties with the Marquis's mansion and started a new chapter in your life, I hope you'll live a peaceful and safe life from now on, and that nothing like what happened before will ever happen again."
I still remember when I first heard the news, I was anxious and angry, but I couldn't help at all.
Looking back now, I still feel very discouraged.
Shen Qingtan pinched her round cheek: "What are you thinking about?"
"I'm thinking about how to keep you from being bullied." Qin Yao said dejectedly, her round face drooping. "I've been thinking about it for half a month, and I've realized that besides earning money for you to spend, I can't help you in any other way."
"It's enough that you can make money," Shen Qingtan laughed. "I live a life of luxury, spending money like water. I'm living a carefree and happy life."
"That's what I think too." Qin Yao took out a plaque and placed it in Shen Qingtan's hand, chuckling, "Sister Shen, why don't you be a little more carefree and happy?"
Shen Qingtan: "..."
She thought that she would have trouble in the future, the trouble of not being able to spend all her money.
Shen Qingtan held the sign in her hand and watched as Qin Yao, no longer looking dejected, became full of energy again.
With gentle eyes, she asked, "Did you have any other adventures while away from the capital?"
Shen Qingtan couldn't let her go, fearing that she would follow the same path as in her previous life, so she couldn't help but ask her every time she saw her.
Qin Yao opened her mouth as if to say something, but finally shook her head. "Sister Shen, I didn't encounter anything fun, but I almost got swindled in business."
Seeing this, Shen Qingtan was about to ask more questions.
"Sister Shen, I'm so hungry! I haven't had breakfast yet, and my dad made me come here." Qin Yao clung to her arm and said coquettishly, "What good food do you have here?"
Shen Qingtan paused for a moment, then asked softly, "Tell Liuyue what you want to eat."
Qin Yao said she was hungry, but only ordered a bowl of wontons.
Having known Qin Yao for several years, Shen Qingtan could easily see through the young girl's thoughts.
She clearly didn't want to say more.
Shen Qingtan took note of this and didn't ask any further questions, but instead considered arranging for someone to investigate.
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In the evening, Zhao Yi returned from the government office with news that Emperor Jing'an had agreed to transfer the stored grain from Qingzhou granary to Guanzhou.
The Marquis of Chengen was the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Canal Transport, and he was in full charge of this matter.
Upon hearing this news, Shen Qingtan knew that it was Marquis Chengen who needed to clean up the mess.
Qingzhou has no grain at all, so how can grain be transported to Guanzhou?
Looking at the dark, heavy clouds in the sky, she said cryptically, "It's June now. This month is usually the flood season, and there will be big floods. They're transporting grain to Guanzhou; they can make a big fuss about it there."
Zhao Yi said indifferently, "They either use this upcoming heavy rain to erase the traces of Qingzhou, or they dig their own graves."
The couple looked into each other's eyes, understanding each other without words.
The next few days were filled with continuous rain, which grew heavier and heavier. After about ten days of rain, the water level of the moat had risen.
Shen Qingtan looked out the window at the continuous rain, feeling extremely annoyed.
Just then, Liuyue rushed in: "Second Madam, something has happened."