A baby that makes people forget about food and sleep

Xia Xinyi dodged her gaze and tried to keep a smile on her face: "Just sell it, it's just some personal belongings, why bother?"

"How can I not care?" Qin Huairou asked in a low voice, "I've heard that my eldest sister's dowry can't be spent in one or two years? Besides, any item in this house is worth hundreds or thousands."

"Huairou."

Xia Shang shouted with a gloomy face, and Qin Huairou restrained his emotions and let go, sitting down again, but the confusion and shock in his eyes did not diminish at all.

"Sister, last time I told you not to give money to your brother-in-law, didn't you do it?"

Xia Xinyi didn't say anything, but her expression had proved Xia Shang's guess.

The atmosphere in the hall became a little heavy. Xia Xinyi sorted out her thoughts, cheered up, and pointed at the table: "Okay, okay, you rarely come here, so don't say those annoying words. You also know that I am a woman living alone at home, without children, parents, and nothing to do.

These days are really a grindstone. After grinding and grinding, even my sister's chatterbox is almost worn out. Today, it's like talking with my brother and sister-in-law, chattering about family matters, which is also a consolation. As for other things, sister can handle it."

That's right, family, family affairs.

Xia Shang himself didn't figure himself out, so how could he have the mind and qualifications to manage others?

No matter what, it was Xia Xinyi's own choice, and she had to walk the road ahead by herself.

"It's best if you can calm down, sister. No matter what, we are a family. If you have any difficulties in the future, remember to come to our house and tell us. Brothers here will help you. Let's eat."

...

"No! No! Take it all away!"

"Junior sister, this is the walnut cake that my senior brother brought from Shanxi. It's your favorite."

"I said! Get out!"

"Okay, okay, junior sister, don't be angry. I... I'll leave now."

"Get out! I said get out!"

"Okay, okay, get out, get out..."

Outside Yangzhou City, in an unknown posthouse, several people of different appearances were guarding the door of a guest room, their ears pressed against the door, not daring to make a sound.

Hearing the movement from the inner room, they all stood up straight.

After a while, the door of the guest room opened, and a young man in a goose-gold brocade dress and a light green long gown crept out in a half-squatting posture. He stood up only after the door was closed again, shook off the biscuit residue on his body, and tried to remain calm.

"Ah! I haven't seen you for two months, and your temper has become more fierce than before."

"Yes, yes... Miss Xian'er is indeed a little bit willful. However, with the Young Master's meticulous care and concern, he will be able to win her heart sooner or later."

"My Junior Sister and I have always been good friends. Who can't see that we are in love? My Junior Sister is just unwilling to admit it now. But then again, what kind of obstacles did my Junior Sister encounter on this trip to Yangzhou that she messed up the things arranged by the sect. If I go back here, it will be difficult to explain to the Sect Master!"

As he spoke, the man pinched his chin and fell into deep thought.

"Young Master, I will report the matter of Junior Sister Xian'er to Master truthfully. Please let me know what arrangements the sect has made this time."

When it comes to business, the man's expression became a little serious.

"Master has heard about Junior Sister's situation in Yangzhou. Master wants her to go back and face the wall immediately. I can't do anything about it. As for the first step of our sect in Yangzhou, we have also adjusted it. We will not contact King Yong for the time being. According to the latest news, there seems to be a force secretly supporting King Yong. This King Yong is actually far less mediocre than we imagined.

Except Junior Sister, you guys are still on standby in Yangzhou. Collect the list of all the wealthy merchants in Yangzhou's one city and thirteen counties within two months. This is Dahua's treasure pot. As long as we catch one or two wealthy merchants, we can provide silver for our sect continuously."

...

Looking back.

Xia Shang had already eaten, and it was getting late, so he started to pack up and prepare for bed.

But Qin Huairou did not go to the guest room with Xia Shang, but stayed to help Xia Xinyi clean up the dishes and chat from time to time.

This is what Xia Shang meant. He felt that this sister had been alone for a long time, and it was always a good thing to have someone to talk to her.

Xia Xinyi also cherished this opportunity and carefully put away her past mercenary attitude, fearing that she would get angry and leave with a wrong word.

After the two of them cleaned up the house, Qin Huairou was about to leave when Xia Xinyi took out a book mysteriously.

"Sister-in-law, I'll show you something good."

"Huh?"

Qin Huairou took a curious look and found that Xia Xinyi was holding a handwritten copy, with three big characters on the cover that surprised people.

Dream of the Red Chamber!

Qin Huairou had copied the first few chapters and knew that it was her husband's handwriting, but somehow it fell into Xia Xinyi's hands.

"Big sister, where did you get this?"

"I bought it from Miss Xue yesterday. I spent fifty taels of silver. I felt bad for a long time. But the story inside is really interesting. I stayed up all night after buying it. I read it seven times and still felt unsatisfied. The words and sentences are exquisite and the meaning is profound. The characters are like living people. I can't stop reading it. I just hate that the author has not given a sequel. I am waiting for it!"

"Big sister, you said that this handwritten scroll cost fifty taels of silver?"

"Yes! Sister-in-law, you don't know that since yesterday, several young ladies in Yangzhou City have been selling this thing privately. If you were not well-informed, you would not be able to buy it! Now it is priceless. If you want it, you can only copy it by hand."

Strange!

This was written by my husband, but he didn't sell it. How did it spread outside?

Qin Huairou was a little worried, afraid that her husband would make a wedding dress for someone else, so she asked hurriedly: "How many chapters have you written?"

"The eighth chapter."

"The eighth chapter? Shouldn't it be the fifth chapter?"

"Well? Have you heard of "Dream of Red Mansions"?"

"No...no. Sister, you go to sleep first. I have to go back to accompany my husband."

"Okay, okay! Look at you, you can't bear to leave after just a few minutes? Go, no matter whether the man is good or bad, it's good to be with you."

Qin Huairou didn't say anything else, and hurried out of the main hall to the guest room where Xia Shang slept.

The light was still on in the guest room, but Xia Shang was asleep.

Qin Huairou was anxious and didn't care about much, so she woke Xia Shang up.

"Husband, husband, wake up quickly..."

"What are you doing?"

Xia Shang was sleepy, very unhappy.

"Something happened."

"Madam, please tell me slowly."

"Does my husband still remember the "Dream of Red Mansions" he asked me to copy?"

"I remember."

"Did my husband spread the manuscript?"

"No."

"That's strange! I just saw the manuscript at my elder sister's place! It has been written to the eighth chapter. Moreover, my elder sister spent fifty taels of silver to buy it. Could it be that a thief stole your manuscript?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Shang was also frightened and broke out in a cold sweat, but then he knew who was behind it and smiled faintly:

"Madam, don't panic. You must know that the mantis stalks the cicada, while the oriole is behind. Who laughs last is still unknown! It's getting late, let's go to bed."