The Duan family left several servants, and together with the servants, they sent the picked-up children to Fuyin to report the crime.
Because it was getting late, Qiao Lan felt a little sleepy, so she asked the servants in the mansion to leave messages for her sons. She took the Wang family back first.
On the carriage back, Duan Sitong told what happened.
First, Feiyan noticed the child crying and took Duan Sitong's hand and said she wanted to take a look. Then she discovered the clues and rescued the child.
"...Grandma, if it weren't for Feiyan, I definitely wouldn't have found out that those people were kidnappers!" Duan Sitong happily took credit for Feiyan.
Feiyan sat aside and was very well-behaved and said very little.
"It's good to be my sister!"
Qiao Lan, as a master of water transfer, naturally praised the two girls, "You two are good boys! Grandma is very happy! I will give you an extra thirty-two months of money this month! Let the kitchen cook some dishes for you two in the morning."
Favorite dish!”
In Qiao Lan's view, money is the most real reward. You can buy whatever you like.
Duan Sitong and Feiyan both received twelve taels of silver per month, and the prizes were given out for three months at a time, which was a lot of money.
The two of them were very happy to receive the reward from the old lady, and quickly thanked them in unison, "Thank you, grandma!"
"There are rewards and punishments! Don't just remember the rewards. If you do something wrong impulsively in the future, I will also punish you!" Qiao Lan reminded.
The two girls nodded and kept it in their hearts.
The matter of rescuing the child was not going smoothly. If the kidnapper changed the child's clothes, the dirty water of bullying the people in the street might be poured on the head of the female monarch's house.
Fortunately, Duan Sitong had quick eyesight and quick hands and reversed the situation in time.
Duan Sitong kept it in his heart and dared not forget it.
After returning to the house, Qiao Lan rested directly. When she woke up the next morning, she only heard the maid waiting beside her say that a guest came to the house, and it was the house where the child was lost yesterday.
Qiao Lan had just woken up from sleep and her mind was still groggy. She casually responded, "It's good to find a home."
"Old Madam, the gift is from the residence of Grand Master Pei!"
Qiao Lan turned over, closed her eyes and rested for three seconds before getting up again.
When guests come, they are guests of high status. As the mascot of the family, she always has to go out and see the guests to show respect.
"Get water!"
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When Qiao Lan rushed to the front yard, the bustling sound of Wang and others entertaining guests could be heard.
"The old lady is here!" the woman waiting at the door announced loudly.
"Ah, the old lady is here!"
About a dozen people saluted Qiao Lan in unison, some old and some young, men and women.
"No need to be too polite, no need to be too polite!" Qiao Lan said quickly, sitting on the main seat while looking at the family of Academician Pei.
The person standing in front is an old woman. Judging from her dress, she must be the head of the Pei family. Behind her are four slightly younger women. The youngest of them is holding the child and must be the mother of the child.
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There are also four men wearing hair crowns, all of whom are of outstanding temperament, and the rest are servants.
Without Qiao Lan opening her mouth, the old lady introduced her family.
Just as Qiao Lan thought, the old lady was the head matron of the Pei family, the three women following her were the three daughters-in-law of her family, and the woman who lost the child was the third wife of the family.
The lost child is the third wife’s eldest son.
As for the few people next to them, they are the second and third masters of the Pei family, as well as some of the third wife’s natal family members.
The third lady, whose maiden name is Ning, is the eldest son of the Ning family, the eldest wife of the Ning family, and a young master of their family.
Qiao Lan followed Mrs. Pei's introduction and looked at them one by one, and her eyes paused for a moment on the young master of the Ning family.
The young master looked like he was in his early twenties and looked like he had read poetry and books. He just kept his head down. But was he the one who made the mistake and lost the child?
Qiao Lan thought in her heart without showing it on her face.
Then I heard Mrs. Pei explain the reason of the matter.
Yesterday, during the lantern festival, the Pei family went on an outing. The third wife of the Pei family took their one-year-old boy, Pei Xiaolang, out to play. There were too many people on the road, and they suddenly became crowded, scattering the wet nurse and Mrs. Pei who were holding the child.
When the nanny was standing on the roadside waiting for someone with her child in her arms, she was swept away by the kidnapper's drug. She was stunned for a moment, and the child was snatched away from her hands.
Then there was the incident where Duan Sitong happened to meet the kidnapper as he left with the child in his arms.
The people in the Pei Mansion were so anxious that when they went to Fu Yin to report the case, they turned around and saw their young master in the Yamen. They were really moved.
Mrs. Pei said as she wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief: "If it hadn't been for your help, I might not have found my grandson again! It's a great kindness that the Pei family will never forget! My husband should have come to thank me."
, but I have a court meeting this morning, so I can only wait until I am free one day, and then come to my house to say thank you..."
The Pei family brought people to the door early in the morning to express their gratitude, which shows their sincerity.
Although this act of bravery was not done by herself, Qiao Lan still had to say a few polite words, "Mrs. Pei, don't be sad. Just find the child. The fact that the child was found as soon as he was lost means that he will be very lucky in the future!"
Mrs. Pei wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, "It's all thanks to your family. The children in your family are well-educated..." As she spoke, her eyes glanced at Duan Sitong next to her.
Duan Sitong and Fei Yan stood obediently behind Wang. They only spoke a few words and sat very dignified.
Mrs. Pei secretly looked at the Duan family, feeling satisfied.
Mrs. Pei had heard the name of Lady Huitian earlier from her husband and praised her abilities. However, in Mrs. Pei's opinion, when there are men in the family, a woman who stays at home can support the glory.
The children in the family are definitely not talented.
Later, I heard some rumors about Lady Huitian coming to the capital, saying that none of the men in her family had joined the officialdom, so I was convinced that there were no men in the Duan family who could support the family business.
After losing her own child, Mrs. Pei no longer thinks so!
Hearing is false, seeing is believing, and most people in the world are deceived by rumors! The fact that the granddaughter of this family can identify the kidnapper from the crowd and save her grandson speaks volumes.
My granddaughter is so well-educated, let alone my grandson!
It was late at dawn in winter, and we sat and chatted for a while until noon.
At the strong invitation of the Duan family, the Pei family sat down for dinner at the Duan family.
Since there are guests at home, the dishes are quite prepared today.
The Pei family was secretly surprised by the rare fresh mushrooms and green onions in winter, paired with the white fungus and pear soup after the meal.
Looking at the stir-fried bean sprouts on the plate, they suddenly remembered that the new bean sprouts this winter came from the Duan family. Since they can sprout bean sprouts, growing some green vegetables in winter is not a big deal.
Some wealthy families will grow vegetables in their greenhouses for winter consumption, but the dishes produced are not as good as the vegetables in season.
Now that I have tasted the food at this lady's house, I don't know whether it is because the food is delicious or because the chef at the house is so skilled. The taste makes me miss spring for no reason.