After Mingyu went out, he did not go straight to Hua'antang, but went back home first.
The eldest brother Qiu Jun just came home from a job a few days ago. He has nothing to do these days and is fast asleep on the bed in the inner room. His sister-in-law Liu is doing needlework by the window outside. When she sees Mingyu, she hurriedly puts down her hand.
The worker said: "My sister is back."
Mingyu took out two taels of silver and gave it to Liu.
Ms. Liu was startled and said: "Your eldest brother went out to make money this time and came back. The family has enough money, and there is no need for my sister to subsidize us."
Qiu Jun was woken up by the sound of talking, and when he saw the money, he said: "Yes, although the government takes care of food, housing, and monthly payments, it will take you several months to save two taels of silver! Now my father is almost well.
Yes, your second brother and I are settled, so you can keep your money alone and save it for yourself from now on!"
"I didn't give this to my family, it was because the eldest brother helped our girl do things, and the girl gave it to her eldest brother."
Upon hearing this, Ms. Liu immediately turned to look at Qiu Jun, thinking that this man had been sleeping at home every day since he came back, and he hadn't seen him doing anything serious. Why didn't he earn two taels of silver without saying a word?
"Miss Shen is too generous. I just helped to get some information." Qiu Jun knew what was going on, but it was just a casual thing. To be able to get so much silver reward was really a bit of a surprise.
I can't believe it.
"This news of yours has helped the girl, so just keep it with peace of mind." Mingyu said with a smile and a good mood.
Aunt Guo is the dog-headed strategist next to the Xu family. She used to bully many people in Shuangtangyuan. Now she has taken them away with the help of Shen Zhonglei, and it is impossible to come back for a while. Mingyu felt that
I couldn't be more happy.
"Brother, the girl asked me to ask you if you are willing to help her with work. I dare not say anything else. At least you will definitely earn more than you do now, and things should be much easier."
"this?"
Qiu Jun and his wife looked at each other.
Mrs. Liu smiled and stepped forward, pulled Mingyu aside and sat down: "Good sister, your eldest brother is not as good as the second eldest brother. He doesn't know a single Chinese character. He can't do anything except drive a carriage. Doesn't the eldest girl still need a driver?"
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"It is true that I want my eldest brother to be a coachman, but the main thing is to help inquire about some news in the city like this time." Mingyu said, "What our girl likes is the honesty and duty of our family."
"If that's the case, then I'm still qualified." Qiu Jun's eyes were a little more eager to give it a try. Not to mention how much he earned as a driver for Shen Tianshu, he could still earn more by running around for several months without having to work in one trip.
Take care of your home.
"Brother and sister-in-law, you are members of my family, and I won't come to you in vain." Mingyu said sincerely, "Our girls are so generous and don't need money. What we need is trustworthy subordinates. Now the eldest brother is out to drive a sports car.
I have been away for only three to five months. I can’t take care of the family and it’s still a small matter. The main reason is that it’s too dangerous to travel all over the world. If you work here for a few years for the older girl, you can save enough money to open a small business and live a good life with your sister-in-law.
Well, even if I can’t do it well, the worst I can do is go back to running a sports car, what’s the loss?”
Ms. Liu turned to look at Qiu Jun and said, "What my sister said makes sense, what do you think?"
"Thanks to the big lady, I'll give it a try!" Qiu Jun raised his hand and scratched his head. His wife agreed, so he had nothing else to say.
Hearing this, Mingyu said seriously: "Brother, although our girls are kind-hearted, we have to say ugly things first. First, do whatever the girl tells you, and don't pry around; second, keep your mouth shut.
, the girl’s affairs, let alone outsiders, even if it’s a family member, even if I ask you, you can’t reveal even a word..."
Hearing this, Ms. Liu said: "That sister has really found the right person. Your elder brother is as strict as a sawed gourd. As long as he doesn't want to say anything, no one can ask him!"
Qiu Jun also said: "Don't worry, sister, we grew up together. Don't you know my temper? I haven't been the kind of person who likes to gossip since I was a child."
"Well, since the eldest brother agrees, the girl just has something for you to inquire about.
Mrs. Liu stood up knowingly and said, "While you are chatting, I will go to my mother's house to see if the two children are awake."
After Mrs. Liu left, Mingyu said: "The eldest brother went out to inquire about the family that came back with my adults this time. I can get all kinds of information. It is best to find out what is wrong with the old lady and what she is like now.
The situation is over.”
Qiu Jun subconsciously asked: "What are you doing asking about this, young lady?"
"Brother!" Mingyu said with a pretty face, "I just said everything in vain, right?"
"Didn't I just go along with my words? Don't ask, don't ask, remember." Qiu Jun begged for mercy with a smile, "I'll send my sister back, and then I'll go find someone to inquire."
In the evening, Mingyu went to Xu Yihao's courtyard to deliver medicine, but it took a long time before he came back.
When she came back, she said to several people in the room: "You go to eat first. I will wait on the girl here. After you finish eating, come and replace me."
After all the maids had left, Mingyu stepped forward and said with a smile: "Young girl is really clever. I have a brother who makes a living by running a sports car, but I didn't know that the driver could find out so much information.
"Looks like we got some clues?" Shen Tianshu put down the medical book in his hand, looked at Mingyu and said, "Car drivers have their own channels for information. Even if they don't know each other, it's easy to feel friendly as long as they are traveling together.
Sit together and smoke a pack of cigarettes on the way, and you can unintentionally reveal a lot of information that others want to know during the chat."
"Isn't that right? Hua'antang closed its doors at noon to thank guests, and there was really no information inside. My brother slave found a temporary driver hired by the company among his colleagues, and then he found out some information."
Mingyu told Shen Tianshu exactly what he heard from Qiu Jun.
"This Mr. Zhao is the prefect of Chengdu. He is traveling with his family and his family this time because he has outstanding political achievements and has been appointed by the emperor to return to Beijing to report on his duties. Everyone says that Mr. Zhao is expected to be promoted this time and his future will be limitless.
"As for Mrs. Zhao, she had some phlegm and cough problems. The driver said that she could always be heard coughing in the car. Then it suddenly snowed on the road, so the team had to find the nearest town to rest for two days. There was an inn in the town.
It was dilapidated, and the old lady accidentally contracted the cold. She went to see a doctor at that time, but no one knew that it didn't work, and instead it got worse and worse.
"Mr. Zhao didn't dare to delay, so he let the luggage cart and the servants walk slowly behind. He took a few cars and drove to Huguang in the snow. He happened to meet the master returning home halfway. Since they have the friendship of classmates, he must have taken them with him.
Let’s go back to Yongzhou together.”
Shen Tianshu listened carefully to Mingyu's description of the disease, and subconsciously flicked his fingers on the table.
Having a phlegm cough and catching wind and cold is not a serious problem. Normally, it should not become more serious.
Could it be because of old age and frailty?
Shen Tianshu flicked his fingers on the table a few more times, thinking about how he should come up with ways to contact the patient.
The patient whom Gong Lihua was helpless about was a good opportunity for her to become famous in Yongzhou Prefecture.
Just when Shen Tianshu was thinking about how to find an opportunity for himself, the guards who had returned from Yongzhou Mansion to Prince Rui's Mansion were kneeling in front of Li Zian to apologize.
"My subordinates have disgraced their mission and have lost Lady Tong."
A cold light flashed in Li Zian's eyes, and he asked sternly: "How can you lose a pair of ordinary women who have no skills at all?"
The guard looked ashamed and said: "Mrs. Tong stayed in Yongzhou Mansion, and her subordinates stayed up all night to guard her. However, the next morning, someone from the Yongzhou Mansion suddenly came to take the eldest daughter of the Shen family back to her home. At that time, there was a commotion at the inn.
There was a lot of noise in the house, and my subordinates were careless for a moment. When I went back to look for someone, I found out that Lady Tong had already left."
"Go down and receive your punishment yourself!"
The guard apologized and left, but Li Zian didn't think it was a coincidence.
This Lady Tong is by no means as simple as she appears.