Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Ji Shuang asked, âDo you know him?â
It was not just knowing him. Jiang Yechi was a scholar. During his time as an official, he was the most fair and honest. Bai Xianyu had only heard that his family was poor, but he had a clean background and could not stand the suffering of the common people the most. Later on, he became an official censor and was one of the few neutral parties.
Bai Xianyuâs gaze moved slightly. âHe looks a little familiar.â
After Jiang Yechi stood up, he was also in a sorry state. He said miserably, âThank you, Misses. If you hadnât saved me, I reallyâ¦â
Bai Xianyu wiped the little girlâs face with a clean handkerchief and smiled. âYouâre welcome. I see that the two of you seem to be in trouble. If you canât find a place to stay in the capital, why donât you come to my place?â
Jiang Yechi was a little embarrassed. âMiss, my sister and I are already penniless. How can we dare to disturb you?â Then, he said in a self-deprecating manner, âI donât have the fortune to go to the Qionglin Banquet, and I donât have the strength to even truss a chicken. I donât think 1 can even be a good servant. Iâve already decided to take her out of the capital and find some way to live.â
âIâm not asking you to be servants.â Bai Xianyu smiled and said, âI have a place that specializes in taking in scholars. If you donât mind, you can bring your sister there.â
Jiang Yechi sounded determined, but deep down, she still wanted to study. Hearing her say this, she thought of something. âWhere?â
âWhite Horse Post.â
Jiang Yechi and Jiang Liuâer were stunned at the same time. The latter said, âBrother, isnât the White Horse Post the place you mentioned before? Many officials have stayed there before they succeeded in the imperial examinations and it is very close to Qionglin Garden!â
Jiang Yechi was slightly excited, but he could not hide his disappointment. âWhite Horse Post⦠Iâm afraid I canât afford to stay thereâ¦â
There were only the few of them here. Although Bai Xianyu covered her face every time she went to the White Horse Post and even the supervisor did not know her true identity, she was very at ease with Jiang Yechi. Hence, she said, âThe current White Horse Post is different from the past. Even if I invite you there, I wonât charge you money.â
Jiang Yechi seemed to have thought of something and widened his eyes in surprise. âCould it be that the White Horse Post is yoursâ¦â
âYes.â Bai Xianyu smiled. âAlso, my name is Bai Xianyu.â
Bai Xianyu bade farewell to Ji Shuang at the fork in the road and called for a carriage to bring the two of them to the White Horse Post.
Jiang Yechi was extremely excited when he saw the golden signboard of the White Horse Post. When he looked at Bai Xianyuâs rear view, his eyes were filled with gratitude.
After Bai Xianyu greeted the supervisor, Jiang Yechi saw the scholars sitting in the spacious outer hall studying diligently and was very excited. He turned around and cupped his fists. âI will definitely remember Missâs kindness today. If you need me in the future, you must not stand on ceremony!â
After he finished saying that, he looked at the beautiful girlâs smile and instantly felt inferior.
He was just a poor man in dire straits. For someone like Miss Bai, it was obvious that she came from a good family background, so why would she need his help?
He could actually say such shameless words.
Jiang Yechiâs hands loosened slightly, but he heard the girl say solemnly, âXianyu will remember it. If I have a favor to ask in the future, please remember what you said today.â
Jiang Yechiâs heart skipped a beat, and the corners of his eyes turned red. âMiss, you trust me so much. How can I go back on my word? You saved my sister and saved me. Now, youâre still willing to take us in without charging a single cent and even let me prepare for the exam in peace. 1â11 never forget such a huge favor!â
If one day he succeeded in the imperial examination, the first person he would kowtow to was her!
Bai Xianyu also returned the greeting.
Vermillion Bird Street was the busiest street in the capital. There were pastry shops, bun shops, teahouses, restaurants, and shops on the street. When Bai Xianyu came out, she happened to encounter a camel caravan. The sound of bells could not be heard clearly, and it was very noisy.Not far away, there was a groom riding a bay horse and a porter carrying the brideâs dowry. Everyone was joyful.
âMiss, weâre here!â Green Pearl said, âThis is Second Young Masterâs shop.â
âYeah.â
Bai Xianyu got out of the carriage with a white cone hat on her head. The golden hair ornaments on her temples were dazzling.
A few days ago, she had asked Second Brother for a few stores. Bai Mohuai was naturally generous and directly gave Bai Xianyu a few clothing shops, spice shops, and so on, which had the best revenue. Originally, he was prepared to give them all to her, but he had too many shops under his name. He was afraid that he would tire her out, so he only gave her a few to play with for the time being.
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Inside the fabric workshop, the shop assistant was stunned when he saw a beauty alight from the carriage of the Generalâs Manor. He immediately bowed and greeted, âMiss, youâre here.â
Bai Xianyu nodded and went straight to the point. âIs the dress which I asked you to make that day ready?â
âYes, itâs ready. Iâll show it to you now.â
The shop assistant took out a wide-sleeved fairy dress from the inner room. It was glittering like scales and sewn with golden and silver threads. It was luxurious and eye-catching.
Bai Xianyuâs eyes lit up.
âMiss, the picture you drew is really beautiful. I made the embroiderer work day and night, but it was only made with less than a tenth of the charm.â
âThatâs enough. Go get your reward.â
The shop assistant nodded repeatedly. At this moment, another person came over and was in such a hurry that he almost did not see Bai Xianyu. After the shop assistant reminded him, the person stopped. âMiss!â
âWhatâs the hurry?â Bai Xianyu handed the dress to Green Pearl. Only then did she realize that there were so few girls working here. It was completely different from when she came here a few days ago.
âMiss, a big business has just come. A young master and his subordinates are choosing clothes there. They said that if they manage to choose the clothes that their young master likes today, all the clothes in the residence to be made will be handed over to our shop in the future!â
This person was the shopkeeper of the fabric shop. She was in charge of this shop and the hundreds of embroiderers behind it. Her surname was Sheng, and Bai Xianyu had known her since she was young.
Bai Xianyu said, âIsnât that a good thing? Why is Aunt Sheng frowning?â
âIt would be a good thing if the deal was closed, but itâs been almost an hour. Theyâve seen all the clothes in the outer room, but they have not found anything they liked. Iâm just afraid that this deal will not go through. I was just about to get someone to find more menâs clothes.â Aunt Sheng sighed.
Bai Xianyu frowned. âThen Aunt Sheng, go get someone to bring the clothes first. Iâll go see them.â
Could it be that they were deliberately looking for trouble?
âHey, hey, okay.â
As she was in her own shop, Bai Xianyu took off her cone hat and walked through the long corridor. In the spacious clothing hall outside, there was an extremely handsome man sitting under the painting of ten thousand ravines and pine trees.
Xie Xingyun held a white jade teacup in his well-defined hand. His posture was relaxed, and his black eyes were a little lazy. Every time he lightly knocked on the tea lid, Xiao Zheng, who was standing at the right, said, âThis one wonât do either.â
Hence, the girl in her shop blushed and put away the robe she had unfolded in frustration.
Bai Xianyu had not expected to meet him here. At this moment, Xie Xingyunâs gaze locked onto her. He raised his eyebrows and smiled. âWhat a coincidence..â