Chapter 218 - 156: Proposal_2
Qian Yixiu also felt that it would be a good idea to go to the provincial capital to sell the pearls, since there was a place called the Treasure Silver Building there with both strength and reputation. Besides, she had long wanted to visit the provincial capital for fun.
She wrapped her arms around her grandfather’s neck, acting spoiled as she said, "Yixiu wants to go sell the pearls with Grandpa in the provincial capital."
With a hearty nod, Qian Sangui agreed, "Okay, let’s take Jinwa too." Thinking about how it had been over a decade since his last visit to the provincial capital, he felt quite sentimental.
Qian Yixiu went on to say that creating such fine pearls meant the lotus seeds that Monkey Brother liked to eat must also produce exceptional roots. She then shared some of her plans for buying land and digging ponds.
Having seen the quality of these pearls and considered the tea leaves worth a thousand liang, Qian Sangui was convinced that the place Monkey Brother took his granddaughter to was nothing short of extraordinary. The fact that Monkey Brother also liked those lotus seeds could not be a mistake.
Qian Sangui was an adventurer at heart, and with a bold character, he wouldn’t otherwise engage in the dangerous job of escorting valuables. After some thought, he agreed to the idea and then said, "Don’t say those lotus seeds were picked up by Yixiu from the mountains. Just say..."
Grandfather Sangui was an old fox indeed, thought Qian Yixiu, nodding her head enthusiastically as she chuckled.
Feeling that Lady Wu was about to return, Qian Yixiu left the main room. As for Qian Sangui, he went to his bedroom, leaning on his cane. He opened a large chest at the bedside and took out a small bundle that had been packed away for Yijin seven years ago. Sitting on the bed, he unwrapped the bundle and found a small baby boy’s garment inside. Seeing the delicate buttons on the garment, he got an idea...
Back in her small room, Qian Yixiu locked the door behind her and then crawled under the bed. In one corner of the wall under her bed, there was a small hole hiding a small chipped bowl that held her "map." She took the bowl out, stuffing the pouch containing the pearls inside.
After crawling back out, she dusted off her clothes and noticed mud stuck to the hem of her skirt and on her little shoes, which would surely displease her foster mother. She went to the kitchen to scoop water, washing her face and hands clean, then changed into a set of newly-made bean green silk clothes and embroidered shoes. In front of the mirror, she tidied up her hair, pinning two small yellow flowers into it.
Seeing the little beauty in the mirror, Qian Yixiu couldn’t help sending a flying kiss and a couple of coy glances to her reflection.