She Miao guessed correctly, there was indeed someone who found Zhao Pingan annoying. On this day, not only was half of the kitchen burned down by the fire in his home, even the Yan Family Shop that he had just been sent to do some work had been targeted by the attendants.
Although Zhao Pingan felt wronged in his heart, it was just that he had seen a lot of faces when he was taking the responsibility to be a lackey. He did his job. If someone else didn't tell him how to do it, he would grope them himself, observe them carefully, and then ask the shopkeeper. He would always be able to figure it out.
Yan Family benevolent, he rented a house in the alley behind the shop as his temporary residence, and was also surrounded by shop assistants who mixed together with the owner of the house. Since the business was different, there were no conflicts between them, and A Xiang had a good relationship with the women in the neighboring houses, so he was able to find out where to buy more vegetables and rice, and where the grocery store was.
Their son, Ah Yuan, had also been brought over. A Xiang had been busy at home for two days, cleaning and arranging the rooms. Besides going out to purchase things everyday, he actually didn't have the time to visit the streets filled with Prefecture City.
When she was free, someone from the village came to her door with the latest news: her family was in need of water.
A Xiang was so shocked that she broke a porcelain cup. She didn't even have the time to clean up before she held Yuan Zi to prevent him from touching the broken glass. "Is my mother-in-law well?" she asked in a trembling voice. Are the sister-in-law hurt? "
The townsman said: "All is well. The house is not in danger, and the damage to property is not great. But the kitchen is half destroyed, and when the farming is done, someone will have to go over the new ones. " After speaking a few more words, he took out a letter and passed it to A Xiang. It was written by the young master of the He Miao Family, and he said it's for Brother Ping An to see. "
She took the letter and treated the villagers to lunch.
Zhao Pingan returned after getting the letter, and the two chatted for a bit longer. Finally, Zhao Pingan tidied up the etiquette and let this old friend bring you back, and requested this old fellow to pass on a message to his family.
After sending him off courteously, Zhao Pingan did not even bother to read the letter, and ran back to the shop after finishing his meal.
Seeing him come and go in such a hurry, A Xiang felt both heartbroken and helpless. It would be cheaper than being in the countryside! Although her husband's monthly salary was much more than when he was picking up goods and his income was stable, the price in the city was also expensive! During this month, he had only saved a bit more money than before, but he was not free. Every day, he had to work with a time limit. The advantage was that as long as he didn't make a big mistake, he would be able to keep everything under control. It was said that he would occasionally celebrate the main family's New Year or the wedding ceremony.
A Xiang tidied up the house, but she couldn't come up with a solution no matter how much she thought about it. It was impossible for her husband to not ask her about such a big matter in the family. When he gets off work, should he invite himself back to his hometown?
When Zhao Pingan returned in the evening, he first opened the letter and read it.
At the side, A Xiang set up a table to serve some food. Seeing her husband's serious expression, she considered for a moment before speaking up. "How about, I go back to visit our mother?" If the family is lacking a backbone, mother and sisters don't know how to panic. "
Zhao Pingan put down the letter. His eyes were a little cold, and his face still carried a trace of anxiousness. He was so shocked that he almost slipped on his chopsticks.
"S-Brother Ping Ang?" Ashie called to him carefully. But the family was not well? She only dared to think about the last sentence in his head.
"I can't go back." Zhao Pingan said stiffly.
A Xiang had a puzzled look on her face.
Zhao Pingan took a deep breath, and the corners of his mouth twitched, revealing a smile that was uglier than a cry.
Just stay in the city peacefully, keep an eye on Yuan Zi, and don't go out for the time being, and don't go to remote places or places you don't recognize. And don't deal with strangers. If someone from Yan Family asks you to come over and talk, you can come to the shop and ask me first.
A'Xiang blinked. "But …" Which noble is my husband not happy with? " When she was chatting with her neighbors, she also knew that Yan Family was a big business and had raised many people. They rarely recruited workers from outside and would only hire servants to take care of their jobs if they were lacking. At that time, she had said that her family wasn't a servant bought by Yan Family, but they were able to get a position in the Yan Family Shop. That neighbor had a face full of envy, saying that her family had definitely met a noble and received help.
Now that he thought about it, her husband should have been replaced by someone else. Where did he get the jealousy from?
Zhao Pingan did not hide anything and briefly explained the general situation of the Yan Family.
"Now that I'm someone of the eldest young master, wouldn't that be annoying?" "Maybe the position I have taken previously is to arrange for the lady's side."
A Xiang covered her mouth in surprise. Does this madam still want to meddle in the business of the shop? "
Zhao Pingan nodded, "Then shouldn't Madam Ji and her two biological sons fight for them."
A Xiang looked at her son, who was eating the delicious steamed bun, in her arms and muttered, "Fortunately, we don't have such worries at home." Then he looked up at his husband and scolded him, "You're not allowed to do this in the future!"
Zhao Pingan wanted to say a few words of teasing, but he couldn't bring himself to do so.
Because Ren Ang had said in the letter that he had to be careful of people giving him girls! He had to be on guard against anyone who would harm his wife and children, and he had to be cautious when entering or leaving the house! He even gave him a detailed analysis of his possible actions, such as using his family to force him to reveal what happened to Yan Zheng …
Zhao Pingan wiped his face, suddenly feeling that, even if there was a mountain of gold and silver waiting for him to climb, he would not be happy at all.
It was just a simple task to earn him a future, who would have thought that there would be so many things involved in the future! This was truly a battle between deities, causing mortals to suffer!
Now that he was on the young master's boat, even if he surrendered to his wife, wouldn't he anger the young master and the old master?
No matter what he did, it was like walking on thin ice, not even a single inch could be taken!
As for Imperial Commissioner, who was acting as Prefect's representative, he also received a letter. He received the letter a few days earlier than Zhao Pingan.
It was a strange letter from an unremarkable bird.
The little bird flew in through the hole in the window and landed on the desk. It tilted its head and looked at him. With a cry from the bird, the bird lowered its head to peck at the bamboo tube tied to its feet, before throwing it on the table and flapping its wings as it flew away.
Ren Zihua was confused, but he still called for the guards and opened the bamboo tube with an unknown origin.
He was also worried that someone had intentionally tried to poison him.
In the end, there was only a single page of letter inside the bamboo tube. The page was blank without any words.
Assistant Minister Ren, his aides and guards were all confused. The guards wanted to burn the paper down, but Assistant Minister Ren stopped them.
After that, he roasted it over the fire and then tried to wet the letter with water, but to no avail.
When it was deep into the night, Assistant Minister Ren was preparing to rest. He was about to extinguish the candle flame when he saw words slowly appearing on the blank letter laid on the table! He was extremely shocked as he read through the letter without blinking. It was as if his heart had been turned over; he was extremely conflicted.
This was a letter from his cheap son!