The ancestor is here, she is here with space

According to the original owner's memory, almost half of the servants in the general's mansion did not have indentures.

Including Nanny Bai who was standing next to her, she also did not have a contract to sell her body, because Nanny Bai's husband was originally a soldier following the general. Later he died in the battlefield, leaving behind an orphan and a widow who were left in the general's mansion.

In order to express her gratitude to the General's Mansion for taking in her and her widow and orphan, Nanny Bai offered to sell herself into slavery. The original owner did not agree at first, but Nanny Bai was very strong-willed and insisted on making this decision, so the original owner had no choice but to agree.

However, the original owner did not ask Nanny Bai and her family to sign an indenture to sell themselves. They only signed a contract to be long-term workers helping the general's mansion.

There are also many old soldiers who have returned from the battlefield in the general's mansion. They do not have indentures and are willing to stay in the general's mansion to help with work.

Now Nanny Bai’s two sons are working in the general’s mansion. The eldest son has been promoted to a small manager, while the younger son works on the farm.

"Mammy, which shop does your eldest son work for?" Lin Congyun picked up the indenture on the table and asked casually.

Upon hearing this, Aunt Bai smiled and said, "Thanks to our ancestors, Qing is working in the miscellaneous store!"

"A miscellaneous shop?" Lin Congyun was stunned for a moment, wondering what this shop did?

But after thinking about it, I understood.

Originally, the plan was to arrange Bai Shiqing, the eldest son of Nanny Bai's family, to be with the original owner's third son Fang Deyong. But at that time, Bai Daqing was a little young, so the plan was to arrange him to work in the miscellaneous goods shop first, and then arrange him to be with Fang Deyong when he was older.

Unexpectedly, Bai Daqing showed great talent in the shop, and he also enjoyed working in the shop very much, so he was allowed to stay in the shop.

Moreover, Bai Daqing’s personality is very likable. He is neither arrogant nor impatient. Not only is he hardworking, he is also very polite, which makes people feel very comfortable.

"Yes, the eldest brother works in the sundry shop. If the old ancestor has any instructions, I will go and call Qingwazi." Nanny Bai said with a smile.

"No need today. Ask him to come over early tomorrow morning." Lin Congyun said here and asked about Bai Shiqiang, the second son of Nanny Bai.

Nanny Bai replied respectfully, "Qiang is upstairs in the manor. If the old ancestor has any instructions, please call him over tomorrow morning."

"Well, go get busy!"

Aunt Bai retreated.

The big box that Lin Congyun wanted was also brought over at this time.

Lin Congyun took a look at the things in the house, and a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes.

Lin Congyun quietly took out the blue jade, wrapped it casually with a square towel, and gently put it into a large box.

As she moved, she seemed to be completing a solemn ritual. When she was done, she clapped her hands gently with a hint of satisfaction on her face.

However, this tranquility did not last long.

Suddenly, there was a burst of hurried footsteps outside the door, and then the maid Lu Zhu hurriedly rushed into the room.

"Ancestor, something terrible has happened!" Lu Zhu shouted as she entered the door, her voice full of tension and anxiety.

Lin Congyun looked up and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Luzhu has always been a steady and reliable maid by her side, and it is rare for her to panic and lose her composure like this.

Even Nanny Bai, who had been guarding outside the door, couldn't help but scold: "Luzhu, what's wrong with you? You are so unruly and shouting!"

However, Lu Zhu did not seem to hear Nanny Bai's rebuke. She walked straight to Lin Congyun and said breathlessly, "Grandfather, it's bad. A lot of officials suddenly came outside..."

"What?!" Lin Congyun stood up suddenly with a look of surprise on his face.

Why would the officials come here at this time?

Moreover, in the original owner's memory, there were no officials appearing at this time in the previous life?

Could it be that this change was caused by her time travel?

Lin Congyun was flustered for a while, but she quickly calmed down. As the ancestor of the Lin family, she had experienced many ups and downs, so she naturally knew that she should not lose her composure at this time.

She took a deep breath and said to Lu Zhu, "Don't panic. Talk slowly. What are the officials here for?"

Lu Zhu swallowed, tried to calm his breathing, and said, "The officials held a token and said... they came to confiscate the property..."

Lin Congyun's heart sank suddenly, and the word "house seizure" sounded like a loud thunder.

Search your home?

Aren’t there still two days left?

Why is it so early?

However, she had no time to think deeply at this moment. Lin Congyun quickly stuffed the banknotes and the indenture on the table to Nanny Bai, and said with an unquestionable firmness in her voice: "Mammy, take these and leave quickly!"

Nanny Bai was stunned, her eyes full of confusion and worry: "Grandfather, what are you doing..."

"Be smart, I believe you. Now is not the time to ask too many questions. Let's go!" Lin Congyun interrupted her, his eyes firm, but he could not hide his inner worry.

Seeing this, Nanny Bai knew that this was not the time to ask further questions, so she quickly hid the banknote in her arms, looked at Lin Congyun deeply, then turned around and left quickly.

Lin Congyun watched Nanny Bai disappear from his sight, feeling a little comforted.

Aunt Bai was one of the original owner's most trusted people, and they had been like sisters for many years.

She had not sold her indentures to the general's mansion, so letting her escape first was considered as a way of repaying the original owner's trust in her.

Now that disaster is imminent, Lin Congyun doesn't want anyone to be implicated.

After Nanny Bai's figure completely disappeared, Lin Congyun turned around to face the coming storm.

But Lu Zhu beside her was not so lucky. Her indenture was still in the general's mansion. Once her house was confiscated, she would have no choice but to be sold again.

"Lüzhu, go and see where the official has gone." Lin Congyun ordered, and at the same time quickly put the cash on the table into the space.

There was only one piece of blue jade in several large boxes, so Lin Congyun had to put some ornaments in the house into them to make up the number.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside the yard, getting closer and closer. Lin Congyun's heart tightened, but his face regained its calm.

The door was thrown open, and a group of people in official uniforms rushed in. They had no expression on their faces, and their eyes were filled with indifference and a businesslike attitude.

The leader was none other than Zhao Tianqian, who had a smug look on his face, holding a token high in his hand, looking very aggressive.

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims that Fang Dazhong and his gang have formed a clique with evil intentions. Their property is confiscated and all the people in the palace are arrested. This is my decree!" Zhao Tianqian read out the imperial edict loudly, and every word was like an icy arrow, shooting at Lin Congyun.

Lin Congyun stood in the house, facing this group of uninvited guests. Although his heart was turbulent, he remained calm on the surface.