Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside Chapter 1757: A Stern Reminder

“Xiong San, clean up this place.” Feng Jin ordered, then followed Qin San Lang.

“Yes.” Xiong San responded, instructing the indentured servants to take care of the dead bodies and clean the bloodstains on the ground.

Everyone, including the tenants, complied obediently, doing whatever was asked of them, and the place was thoroughly cleaned.

Feng Jin had caught up with Qin San Lang, but upon seeing Xia Zhang and Danian by his side, he felt apprehensive, already guessing something, but he was unwilling to accept it. Was he not loyal enough?

Danian could be excused, but what was Xia Zhang? Just a servant who joined the lord halfway, and Xia Zhang’s former master was Lu Chong!

Although unwilling, Feng Jin did not dare to make a fuss and instead followed Qin San Lang respectfully, working diligently.

But five days later, he could no longer hold it in and found an opportunity to see Qin San Lang, knelt down, and asked, “My lord, have I done something wrong? Please tell me, I will definitely change.”

He had heard about Ye Dakou’s matter and felt feverishly excited, thinking that if Ye Dakou could be placed in the military by the lord, then he definitely could too.

Yet he didn’t expect…

Qin San Lang was drafting plans for underground fortifications, intending to secretly expand them after they were assigned to the garrison. Upon hearing him, Qin San Lang lifted his head, glanced at Feng Jin, and sneered, “Do you still not know your shortcomings?”

He had not warned Feng Jin about it before, yet Feng Jin still couldn’t suppress his arrogance and contempt for others.

Feng Jin was not a fool; he thought for a moment and recalled Qin San Lang had previously advised him: those who boast of their talents do not end well, especially those in the military.

“I admit my mistake!” Feng Jin immediately admitted.

Qin San Lang remained unimpressed: “You’re quite skilled, but I don’t lack capable subordinates. Stay at Xing’an Prefecture first and thoroughly read these two books.”

With that, he tossed him two books.

If anyone else had thrown something at Feng Jin like that, he would have drawn his sword. But since it was Qin San Lang who threw the books, he didn’t dare.

“…Yes.” Feng Jin reluctantly agreed after a moment, finally picking up the two books. One was a military book, and the other was an introductory text for scholars, one he had seen Brother Cheng read.

Does this mean he’s not even as good as Brother Cheng?!

“I take my leave.” Feng Jin knelt in the study for a moment, and seeing Qin San Lang had no other instructions, left with the books.

Yet as soon as he left the study, just as he was about to close the door behind Qin San Lang, Qin San Lang said, “Your visit here today will be spread.”

Feng Jin paused, his face showing embarrassment, but finally he responded, “Yes, I understand… Thank you for your painstaking guidance, my lord.”

Having spent a few years with Qin San Lang, he had come to understand his temperament, knowing that Qin San Lang still intended to use him; otherwise, he wouldn’t go to the trouble of training and educating him.

He must endure this; otherwise, not only would his prospects be finished, but he might also be expelled.

And Qin San Lang would never let him leave safely. Given Qin San Lang’s ruthless nature, he would surely send You Ping to assassinate him, not letting him live to serve anyone else.

However…

Feng Jin was satisfied with this master; he considered himself very capable, stronger than 80% of people in the world, so he would only rely on someone stronger than him and was happy to be directed by someone stronger.

The next day, the entire Lei Family’s Courtyard was abuzz with the story of Feng Jin complaining about being left to watch over the courtyard and going to beg Qin San Lang, only to be scolded and punished harshly.

There were many women in the courtyard, and those scolding words were exaggerated, so by the time Gu Jinli heard about it, she was shocked and asked Qin San Lang, “Did you really scold him like that? Could he endure it without drawing his sword to fight you?”

Qin San Lang laughed, “No, the scolding is just a rumor spread by them, but this story will humble Feng Jin and can serve as training for him.”

Feng Jin’s biggest flaw was his arrogance, thinking he was number one after the heavens. Such a person is very useful, but if he cannot be tempered, he can be a big problem, so Qin San Lang would often chip away at his arrogance to show him his place.

Gu Jinli nodded, saying, “Handle it as you see fit; anyway, when he joins the military, he will follow you.”

She left it at that and continued calculating on paper. Once she computed the good numbers, she laughed secretly as if she had picked up Silver.

Qin San Lang watched her silly joyful expression, smiling as he hugged her, asking, “Did you earn a lot?”

Gu Jinli nodded, “Yes, Chief Ruan took a liking to the snake ointment grass juice. He said there would be many in the northeast and Dongqing fighting over it, so he bought all our stock.”

On the way to the Northwest, she had people search for medicinal herbs along the way and found snake ointment grass. Using its juice, along with a certain ratio of saline, she made a medicine to suppress the pain and itching of frostbite.

Qin San Lang knew about the snake ointment grass: “It’s a good thing, especially in winter battles. With it stopping the frostbite pain and itch, soldiers can hold their swords.”

He added, “The northeast and Dongqing are very cold places; it could snow as early as September, and the ice and snow won’t fully melt until April next year. Xiao Yu made a good deal, you’ll make large money.”

Gu Jinli was pleased but said, “Wild snake ointment grass can’t be sold like this. I kept some seeds and had Jingzi and Feng Jin plant the snake ointment grass in the mountains.”

The manor they purchased had mountains, which could be used to plant medicinal herbs.

Qin San Lang nodded, “Just instruct them to do it; Xiao Yu doesn’t need to worry too much.”

However, not worrying wouldn’t do. These were all Silver, after all.

In the subsequent period, Qin San Lang and Gu Jinli remained busy.

By the end of August, Chief Ruan finally found enough vehicles and departed Xing’an Prefecture with snowdown quilts, snake ointment grass juice, and other goods, heading to the Capital.

Qin San Lang and Gu Jinli went to see him off, saying to him, “Uncle Ruan, Silver is not worth much these days. Think of a way; if you can exchange the dividends for grain, it would be best to transport it.”

The price of grain was high, and the year’s crops had failed. Next year, a famine was expected, so from this moment, they needed to start stockpiling grain.

“Alright, this old servant and the young master will try, but with the scarcity of grain, we might not be able to exchange much.”

Gu Jinli: “Exchange as much as you can.”

Chief Ruan nodded, agreeing, and left with the vast convoy of goods.

After seeing Chief Ruan off, Gu Jinli packed up the quilt workshop and had their relatives begin gathering their belongings. After the Double Ninth Festival on the ninth of September, they would set out for Daokou Gully.

“Alright.” Everyone responded, beginning to bust around.

Before departing, Gu Jinli and Qin San Lang went to dine with Ms. Gao Lei, asking her, “The Lei Family’s Trading Team has holdings in Long’an Prefecture; will you be visiting Long’an Prefecture again in the future?”

Ms. Gao Lei nodded, “Yes, once those unfortunate people are settled well, I will lead people to Long’an Prefecture. The unfortunate people there need someone to lend a helping hand too.”

The unfortunate people Ms. Gao Lei referred to were the female slaves from the Rong people’s camps and the women who had lost their families due to the chaos of war.

Ms. Gao Lei didn’t let her take care of those female slaves, fearing that in her youth, she might be harmed by those female slaves driven mad by their torment. However, Ms. Gao Lei couldn’t bear it and had always been risking herself to help those female slaves.

“Granny Lei…” Gu Jinli’s nose felt a bit sour. She wanted to say something but was interrupted by Ms. Gao Lei, “Fine, cut the sentimental talk, you’re about to set off, so leave in high spirits. I can’t stand the sight of you lot bawling, it’s bothersome.”

Gu Jinli hadn’t had the chance to start crying, and that bit of sadness was already smacked back: “…Alright, then let’s not get sentimental, and part ways happily.”

“That’s better.” Ms. Gao Lei nodded in satisfaction.

But before the journey began, someone did cry; it was Ji Zhenniang, scolded into tears by Ms. Gao Lei.

Ji Zhenniang felt very wronged, crying as she said, “Granny Lei, I’ve improved a lot recently, and haven’t made a single mistake in half a month. Why are you scolding me just before we leave?”

Ms. Gao Lei glanced at her indifferently, “I’m giving you a scolding before you leave to remind you of how fierce I am, so you don’t forget yourself after you leave and drag everyone down.”

Ji Zhenniang: “…”

Wuwuwu, she cried even harder. She just wasn’t welcome, was she!