I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

The sudden influx of customers made it impossible to move around inside the store.

Fang Xiaoxiao was surrounded and squeezed out of the store by a group of people.

She looked at Li Renyi and the others who were busy in the store and wanted to go up and help, but there were just too many people, so she had no choice but to give up the idea.

It was already noon, and since she had nothing else to do at the moment, she thought of the two people in prison who hadn't been brought home yet, and decided to take this opportunity to bring them back.

Fang Xiaoxiao left quickly, heading towards the yamen (government office).

The procedure for retrieving the person this time was very simple; she simply took out the money and handed it to the bailiff.

The bailiff looked up at the person coming down and led him to the prison cell.

The cell remained dark and foul-smelling.

The constable said with a grin.

"Madam Fang is indeed a capable person. She managed to raise the money in such a short time. It is truly admirable."

Fang Xiaoxiao returned the smile.

"Thank you for the praise, Brother. I just don't want to be beheaded, so I have to work harder."

"Don't mention it. The Lingxi Pavilion that my wife runs now is one of the top shops in Changle County. It is said that its daily income is more than our lifetime salary."

Although the yamen runner seemed to be praising someone, the meaning behind his words was not so.

Fang Xiaoxiao understood the unspoken meaning behind his words, knowing that he wanted to ask her for more reward money.

It is true that all crows are black.

In her previous life, she had experienced something similar.

However, that was a year after she entered the hospital. Due to her outstanding performance, she gained the appreciation of her superiors and was promoted to attending physician in less than half a year.

Her colleagues who had worked at the hospital for many years all outwardly flattered and praised her, but inwardly they were all criticizing her.

It bears some resemblance to the current situation.

The bailiff rubbed his palms together, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Seeing that the woman in front of him did not make any move, he spoke up.

"Madam Fang, hurry up and take your husband away. Don't miss the opportunity. Someone as insignificant as me would never dare to make exceptions for you like last time."

"You'd better hurry, we're just small fry, we can't take on any more responsibility."

He said that, but the greed in his eyes was already obvious.

Fang Xiao glanced at the other person and took out a silver ingot from her sleeve, about the thickness of a thumb.

This will cost one or two taels of silver.

She handed it to the yamen runner and whispered.

"Brother Cha, you've worked so hard. This is just a small token of my appreciation. Please don't find it offensive."

The constable took it in his hand and weighed it, his face clearly showing his disdain.

He said in a sinister tone.

"It is indeed just a small token of my appreciation. You are so generous, Madam Fang. I heard from my wife that your shop gets a lot of customers every day."

"The items they sell are ridiculously expensive, but people still buy them."

"Alas, it's a pity that our salaries are too low, and we can't afford to buy anything for our wives."

They really eat people without spitting out the bones.

Fang Xiaoxiao took out another silver ingot from her sleeve and said apologetically.

"Brother Cha, you're too kind. If my sister likes it, she can come to the store to choose something next time. As for the money, let's not talk about it. Consider it a gift from me to my sister."

Human relationships and social dynamics are the same everywhere.

As she spoke, she handed the silver ingot she had just taken out to him.

"I hope Brother Cha can help me spread the word and introduce some of my friends' wives to come and have a look at the store."

Seeing that he was very cooperative, the constable did not hesitate and quickly stuffed the money in his hand into his pocket.

Keep in mind that their monthly salary was only four taels of silver, and that was only for those with sufficient seniority.

As for those who have just arrived, they certainly won't receive any salary, and they'll have to pay the head constable 500 coins every month.

The constable called the five hundred coins "tuition fee," claiming it was for the new recruits' future benefit.

"We're all family here, no need to be so polite. Quickly take your husband away so I can hand over this job."

"Thank you very much. I look forward to Brother Cha having time to visit my shop."

"It's easy to talk about."

……

Leave the government office.

Fang Xiaoxiao couldn't help but spit on the ground, her expression filled with dissatisfaction.

Zhou Wenjian followed behind him.

Seeing that the woman in front of him was angry, he took the initiative to step forward and speak.

"My lady, please don't be angry. I saw everything that just happened. Just consider it as paying for a dog!"

Fang Xiaoxiao looked up at the person speaking in front of her.

He has a quiet appearance and speaks slowly and deliberately, bearing a resemblance to Murong Changqing. Both of them have the appearance of a pale-faced scholar.

However, there are differences, such as him being more handsome.

"Alright, let's hurry up and go. There are still many things waiting for everyone's help at the shop."

As she spoke, she turned to look at Ouyang Tuoba, who had been keeping his head down and remaining silent.

"Tuoba, is something on your mind?"

After he came out of prison, I noticed that he always kept his head down and remained silent, giving the impression that he was preoccupied with something.

Fang Xiaoxiao was very observant and understood that he must have some troubles on his mind.

Ouyang Tuoba remained silent with his head down.

resignedly.

She had no choice but to lead the group toward her own shop.

Fortunately, the shop was not too far from the government office; it only took about fifteen minutes to walk there.

Fang Xiaoxiao led her people to the store entrance and found that the store was packed with people.

She had to wave to Li Renyi, who was busy inside the store.

"Renyi, I'm going home now. Come back when you're done. I've saved the Black Horse for you!"

Li Renyi was surrounded by a group of women, but fortunately he was very tall and could spot his wife waving at the door at a glance.

He responded with an "eh," indicating that it was no problem.

Seeing this, Fang Xiaoxiao turned around.

"Let's go home first. That thin man from earlier is called Li Renyi. From now on, we're all family."

As she walked, she talked to the two of them, telling them about the current situation at home.

Zhou Wenjian listened very carefully, constantly analyzing the personalities and preferences of the people in his mind.

As the son of the Minister of Revenue, he could have lived a very comfortable life. Unfortunately, due to the Crown Prince's affair, his whole family was implicated. If he hadn't faked his death to escape, he probably wouldn't be where he is today.

He didn't think it was the Crown Prince's fault; he only lamented his own inability to protect his family.

He naturally believed that the culprit was someone who had framed the Crown Prince.

In order to clear his family's name, he had no choice but to live under an assumed name and eke out a living.

Fang Xiaoxiao had just introduced the situation of everyone in her family when she noticed that Zhou Wenjian was standing still.

She had no choice but to stop and call out to the other person.

"Wenjian, hurry up and go! What are you standing there for?"

"Oh, oh, I'm sorry, my wife. I was so engrossed in listening that I lost track of time."

Are you listening intently?

Fang Xiaoxiao didn't believe it; she was sure this guy had something on his mind too.

Based on her understanding of the people around him, she knew without guessing that this guy must have something on his mind.