Chapter 285 Foreign Spy (4)_1
"Having such an accusation hanging over her head, even if Pei Qin’s guilt couldn’t be confirmed, she would first have to be thrown into jail and endure punishment. For a young girl, once thrown into prison, her reputation would be utterly ruined. And having suffered punishment, living to get out would be difficult!"
Pei Qin was at home, directing the workers hired by Sun Quanliang to use the newly made slicers to slice sweet potatoes, preparing them to be dried and ground into flour.
Those who were waiting to buy sesame paste pancakes couldn’t wait any longer; some were so unscrupulous that they rushed to Pei Qin’s stall as soon as it opened, buying an entire bag in one go, and by the time it was their turn, there was nothing left to buy. Unfortunately, these days Pei Qin was busy, setting up her stall three days out of five.
Lady Yu and Grandma Fang came to deliver winter bamboo shoots for them and asked about the cabbages in the field, "Didn’t you say you wanted to make spicy cabbage? With the snow coming soon, the cabbages will freeze; you should start now, right?"
"I’ve already ordered a batch of jars, and once the kiln delivers them, I’ll collect the cabbages and begin!" Of course, Pei Qin hadn’t forgotten this matter, she was counting on making a good profit with spicy cabbage next spring!
"It won’t be good if the cabbages freeze. Let us know when you’re starting, and your aunt and I will come help! That way you can hire two fewer people and save some money!" Grandma Fang grew cabbages every year and was worried her young distant relative, planting tens of acres at once, might not manage well and end up losing money.
"Sure! I’ll come over in a few days to invite Grandma and Aunt!" Pei Qin didn’t reject the old lady’s kindness.
However, Pei Qian didn’t like the idea much; even though they said they didn’t want money for their help, wouldn’t they end up taking wages and eating their food in the end?