After rebirth, the Queen and I are on the run.

Chapter 873 One Blow Leads to Debt and Poverty
He stopped again in front of the small door leading to the back house and knocked on the door: "I am Jiang Dalang. I have returned safely from the capital. I have something to give to Xiaomi. Please help me pass it on."

Second Aunt and Younger Sister live in the back courtyard. If he dares to go directly into the back courtyard, Su Su will slap him a few times.

Click! A small opening, about the size of a bowl, appeared above the small door. The river maiden first introduced herself as someone given to her by the Guan family before saying, "Young Master Jiang, please wait a moment."

Jiang Dalang was satisfied and stood at the small door, waiting for Qin Xiaomi.

Seeing this, Grandpa and Grandma Qin were both satisfied and expectant. They kept Uncle Qin and the others in the front room, not allowing them to go back to the back house and disturb Jiang Dalang and Qin Xiaomi.

A quarter of an hour later, the small gate to the back courtyard opened, and Qin Xiaomi came out with Zhu Yiqing. She looked up at him and asked, "Did Master Xue ask you to bring me something? Here, thank you."

Truly, devoid of emotion, a complete tool.

Everyone watching the play felt sorry for Jiang Dalang.

But Jiang Dalang was very satisfied when he saw the lively Qin Xiaomi, who had grown taller and fatter. He took off the leather bag from his waist, took out a box, and handed it to Qin Xiaomi: "Here you go."

Qin Xiaomi took it and said, "Thank you, you've worked hard."

After saying that, he turned and left.

"Xiao Mi, your second uncle and the others just got back. They have a lot to say to us. Come out and listen too." Grandpa Qin called out to her, then hurriedly pulled away Grandma Qin's hand that was pinching him... He called out, he called out, stop pinching! If you keep pinching your wife, her hand will turn blue.

"Okay, I'll be out in a bit," Qin Xiaomi replied, taking the box back into the house. By the candlelight, she looked at the contents of the box.

The Xue couple were very helpful, helping her buy a one-and-a-half-courtyard house, a shop with a back courtyard, and a forty-acre farm in Dongfu Town at a low price.

Dongfu Town is located a hundred miles from the capital city and is a necessary stop on the way from Dongming Prefecture to the capital.

In such a location, houses, shops, and fields must have been divided up long ago. The fact that the Xue family could help her buy it at a low price suggests that they were transferring the resources in the Xue family's hands to her.

In addition, the Xue family also helped her buy a three-courtyard house with a well and a street-front shop in the southern district of the capital. They said that the Jin family had released the shop and she had managed to snatch it up.

In this robbery, Xue Jiading also sacrificed his reputation and connections.

However, because they are scarce resources in the capital city, they are relatively expensive, with houses costing 10,000 taels and street-front shops costing 15,000 taels.

Qin Xiaomi's silver notes weren't enough, so the Xue couple paid for them on her behalf.

This time, Qin Xiaomi, a wealthy woman, was turned into a penniless woman with a debt of 18,000 taels of silver.

They're dirt poor again!
And this debt might be incurred until the end of the year, simply because she needs to save money to purchase medicinal herbs...

Because families who sold medicinal herbs made a small fortune last year, this year families throughout the county and the two neighboring counties are harvesting medicinal herbs to sell to her processing workshop.

Without substantial capital, she couldn't have managed to keep it afloat.

After examining all the contracts, Qin Xiaomi quickly read the three letters the Xue couple had given her. Seeing that nothing serious had happened, she felt relieved.

"Xiao Mi, Xiao Mi, come out quickly! Listen to the amazing things your second uncle and eldest brother are doing in the capital!" Grandma Qin urged again.

"Okay, coming right away." After putting her things away, Qin Xiaomi went out of the room and to the front of the room. She saw everyone sitting around a large table, watching Jiang Dalang, Uncle Qin, Xiao Gu, Xiao Erlang, and Old Man Xun eat and listening to them talk about the Wuyuan Garden in the capital.

Old Xun has made something of himself; he's now in the main seat. When he saw Qin Xiaomi come out, he talked at length about how he reunited with Old Qiong, how he has a bunch of disciples and grand-disciples, and how he's been treated with great respect by all sides.

Granny Qin flattered her relentlessly: "Oh my, as expected of you, old lady! When you first came to our house, I could tell you were no ordinary person. Look, you're just an old immortal who fell into trouble and was picked up by our Qin family!"

"This is pickled plum with perilla leaves. I know you love it, so I specially saved it for you. Please try it."

“Old Master Xun, I’ve heard that your grand-disciples are all sons of noble families, each one a scholar who has passed the imperial examinations. My daughter Meizi’s marriage is still unsettled. What do you think…” “Sixth sister-in-law!” Grandpa Qin’s face darkened.

Qin Laoliu immediately grabbed Qin Liupo: "You old hag, why are you bringing this up again? Shut up and don't say another word."

He then assured Grandpa Qin, "Fifth Brother, don't worry, my wife and I will definitely not be a burden to the family."

Qin Xiaomi wanted to slap them both: "How many times have you two acted out this kind of scene? Still acting?"

Seeing that Qin Xiaomi was angry, Old Man Xun immediately said, "Sixth Sister-in-law, you should mind your own business and not interfere with Meizi's affairs. The more you interfere, the more you will hinder Meizi."

The old man, feigning profound wisdom, began to swindle: "Your Meizi's fortune only increases with age; wherever she stays, that's where the good fortune resides."

"Is what the old immortal said true?!" Granny Qin's eyes lit up with joy, and she almost jumped up.

Old Xun's acting skills were superb. He put on a stern face and snorted, "Believe it or not, no matter how many old men there are, they won't say it anymore... Peeping into the secrets of heaven is a waste of my good fortune. I'm only giving you these few words because of the young master and your Meizi."

"My goodness, in your eyes, my Meizi's face is just as important as Xiao Mi's?" Granny Qin almost cried with joy: "I believe you, I believe you, I won't ask anymore. Don't worry, I will never urge my Meizi again, and I will definitely treat her well!"

"Yes," Old Man Xun nodded, and then said, "You and your husband should go home first."

"Yes, yes, old immortal, please rest. We'll go home first and come see you again tomorrow." Qin Liupo was afraid of angering Xun Lao, an old man with too many powerful backers, so she hurriedly pulled Qin Laoliu away.

Qin Xiaomi got up to close the shop door. With a loud bang, she slammed the door shut, startling Old Man Xun. He looked at Qin Xiaomi cautiously and said with a forced smile, "Young master, there's nothing I can do about releasing Liangshu. It's all the Duke of Yan's idea."

Go find the Duke of Yan, don't take your anger out on this old man.

"Ha," Qin Xiaomi sneered.

"Xiaomi, don't give your elders a hard time. Old Master Xun has helped our family a lot." Grandpa Qin said to Qin Xiaomi, and then said to Old Master Xun, "From now on, you are free to do whatever you want. If you have free time, you can teach the children."

Old Xun dared not reply and glanced at Qin Xiaomi.

"Why are you looking at me like that? It's like I've bullied you." Qin Xiaomi suspected that Old Man Xun was a scheming old woman, openly trying to sow discord between her and him.

“Since you’ve signed the employment contract, you have to continue working at the herbal medicine processing workshop. They’re busy right now and need experienced doctors like you.” Qin Xiaomi compromised.

However, she needs to get something out of it.

"I heard you got something good, something like a redemption document. You occasionally take it out and let our families redeem it. You don't mind, do you?" Qin Xiaomi asked.

Jiang Dalang informed her about the gold and silver exchange agreement in a letter.

Qin Xiaomi was almost overjoyed when she saw the letter.

With a thud, Old Man Xun patted his chest and assured, "As long as the young master needs it, I will do my best without hesitation."

"Thank you." Qin Xiaomi was happy, but said, "Words are not enough, let's draw up a written agreement."

Jiang Dalang had already written the agreement. He took out two copies and placed them on the table, saying, "Take a look at them. If there are no problems, sign and put your fingerprints on them."

Old Man Xun: "..."

You're such a sycophant to the young boss.

Grandpa Qin stopped him, saying, "Put the agreement away. You two are becoming more and more disrespectful to your elders as you get older."