There is a god in the sky

Chapter 63 Leaving Jianzhou City 1

Back at the yamen, Sui Feng easily found out that Liu Zhuangtou had not yet processed the little girl's indenture, so she could not be considered a servant of the Liu family.

In this way, she wouldn't have to go back to Liujiazhuang.

However, when he sent someone to take the girl home, her parents refused to accept her, saying that she was already a member of the Liu family.

The constables had no choice but to bring her back.

Fu Qingyan was furious: "How can there be parents in this world who don't want their daughters!"

“Their family is just an ordinary farming household. If the Liu family makes a fuss, they won’t be able to protect their daughter.” Not only that, but it might even implicate them.

Xiao Ji looked at Shen Lan and said, "Let her live with you for now, and we'll talk about it again once things have calmed down."

"it is good."

Shen Lan took the little girl home.

"What's your name?"

"My father's surname is Lan, and they usually call me Lan Er."

"Second in the family?"

"Ah."

"How about I give you a name?"

Lan Er nodded vigorously; this older sister looked very knowledgeable.

She can even work with government officials; that's amazing.

Shen Lan is a pure science student and couldn't think of any meaningful words. Seeing her clear eyes and strong will, she thought of the word "萱" (Xuān).

"How about calling her Xuan'er?"

Live on as resiliently as grass.

"Xuan'er, Lan Xuan'er, that sounds so beautiful! Sister is amazing!"

Seeing her innocent smile, Shen Lan reached out and patted her head.

She was very fortunate that she had given Liu Zhuangtou an acupuncture needle when she last visited the village. As long as he was aroused, he would die regardless of whether he had taken aphrodisiacs or not.

This way of dying was her way of giving an explanation to Madam Wu, and it also happened to save Xuan'er's life.

She let Xuan'er stay in her room, and moved to the next room herself.

At night, she heard muffled sobbing coming from next door, but she didn't go over to comfort her.

Some wounds are best left to heal on their own, not to be shown to outsiders.

Shen Lan got up early, but she found that Xuan'er got up even earlier than her.

When she came out of the room, not only was the house cleaned inside and out, but even the pot of white porridge was already cooked.

When Lan Xuan'er saw that she was awake, she brought hot water over for her to wash up.

Shen Lan thanked her for her kindness, saying, "You're just staying here temporarily, you don't need to do these things."

Lan Xuan'er asked expectantly, "Sister, can I stay by your side forever? I'll do anything."

Seeing that Shen Lan did not answer, she said anxiously, "I can sell myself, I will be your slave!"

"I don't need anyone to wait on me." Shen Lan has always been very independent, and the things she does are not suitable for involving others.

Lan Xuan'er's face turned pale, and she retreated with a look of disappointment.

Shen Lan stir-fried a plate of eggs with dried radish and invited Xuan'er to have breakfast.

Xuan'er looked at the oily, golden-yellow scrambled eggs and swallowed hard.

It smells so good; she doesn't even know how long it's been since she last ate eggs.

Shen Lan picked up a piece and put it in her bowl. "Eat up. Keep breakfast simple. I'll make lunch."

Xuan'er ate the egg with tears in her eyes, reluctant to swallow it for a long time.

Shen Lan quickly finished eating and told her, "You can eat the rest. I'm going to the yamen. Stay home and wait for me to come back."

The government office was filled with a joyous atmosphere today.

As soon as Shen Lan entered the cell, she saw Qingfeng holding a box and distributing money.

"What are you doing?" Are the benefits in the government office really that good?

Qingfeng grabbed a string of copper coins and stuffed them into Shen Lan's hand, saying with a smile, "The imperial decree arrived this morning; my master has been transferred to the Capital Judicial Commission as a judge."

This is a great joy.

Lord Xiao may return to the capital.

Local officials are desperate to return to Beijing, but there are only so many positions available in the capital, and getting a seat there is no easy feat.

Of course, Xiao Ji had no such concerns. He was already officially registered with the Emperor, so his return was a certainty.

"Congratulations, Lord Xiao."

People are in high spirits when they have a happy occasion, and Shen Lan saw that Xiao Ji was particularly energetic today.

Xiao Ji gave her an extra reward and instructed her, "The journey to the capital is long. We will try our best to arrive before the winter solstice to avoid the roads being blocked by heavy snow. After you go back, pack your luggage. We will set off in three days."

We're finally leaving Jianzhou City.

Shen Lan's gaze was intense. She nodded and then asked, "What about the little girl who's staying with me?"

"Her family claimed that the person she killed was sold to Liu Ji, and that she was now homeless."

Seeing her hesitation, Xiao Ji made the decision for her: "Let's keep her with us for now. I think she's hardworking and capable."

"Okay, then the wages..."

"Of course it belongs to me." Xiao Ji simply didn't want to use maids, not that he couldn't afford to support them.

Shen Lan went to the backyard to help Qingfeng and Mingyue pack their luggage.

Xiao Ji spent three years in Jianzhou. Although he kept his food, clothing, and daily necessities simple, he still had a lot to take with him.

She noticed the ten boxes of account books Qingfeng had filled and asked curiously, "Lord Xiao, have you also acquired property here?"

Qingfeng said shyly, "My lord is too busy with official duties to deal with these things. I'm the one who has to handle them."

"Is it much?"

Looking at these ledgers, Shen Lan knew she had asked a foolish question.

"Generally speaking, farmland and shops are mostly dead assets; adults probably won't leave them behind once they leave. The main thing is the few shipping routes."

Shen Lan always believed that Xiao Ji's main source of income came from his official position and family subsidies.

Unexpectedly, he had his own secret stash of money.

There was also the gentle breeze and bright moon; she had thought they were just ordinary servants, but she never expected this.

If this were in modern times, wouldn't he be a business genius?

“Miss Shen has some money with me. I will manage it for you and give you a dividend at the end of each year. After Miss Shen gets married, it may multiply several times.”

Shen Lan knew he was referring to the fifty taels.

She thought Xiao Ji was joking.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Qingfeng. It's okay if you lose money; you don't need to subsidize me privately."

Qingfeng whispered, "It's a sure thing, a highly profitable business."

In recent days, people have been coming and going from the Judicial Commissioner's office.

Everyone knew that Lord Xiao was being transferred back to the capital, and people came to offer gifts and congratulate him, as well as to bid him farewell, one after another.

The families who had previously threatened to settle accounts with Fu Qingyan have also backed down.

Fu Qingyan deliberately invited them out again, and the beaten young masters had no choice but to put on smiling faces, which made him very happy.

Shen Lan took Xuan'er shopping on the street. It was already autumn, and the further north they went, the colder it got. They needed to buy some warm clothes.

"Are you willing to leave home?" Shen Lan asked her.

"I'm a little scared, but also a little excited. I have a feeling that I'll definitely make my parents look at me with new eyes in the future!"

The little girl is very ambitious.

Shen Lan encouraged her: "You're at the age where you learn things the fastest. It's good to go out and broaden your horizons."

Lan Xuan'er made up her mind to follow Shen Lan, who was the smartest and most capable woman she had ever met.

"Sister, let me carry the things, I'm strong." Lan Xuan'er snatched the package from Shen Lan's hand and ran ahead carrying both of their things.

She's so energetic!

Shen Lan looked on with envy, while she herself, at fifteen years old, was as composed as an old lady.

Although her mental age is long past her youth.