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Chapter 185 Makeup Techniques

Xu Qing comforted Xu Gong and then went to the workshop.

She needed to prepare things to take to Haiqu.

She didn't actually go to the Haiqu trade market to buy rubber tree seedlings.

Even with her excellent planting skills, the saplings wouldn't survive if they were transported from such a far place.

She went there for two reasons, firstly, to find an excuse for her rubber seedlings.

She hadn't expected Cui Han to know about rubber trees. If she hadn't gone to the trade market, she wouldn't have been able to explain how she could conjure up so many rubber tree seedlings.

Secondly, it was to take out and use some items from the mall that couldn't be used before, under the pretext of trading with the British market.

Once she goes there, she can blame any strange or unusual things she brings out on that market.

Anyway, no one knows what she bought there except herself.

She can say whatever she wants, which is why she didn't take Xu Gong and the others with her.

Xu Qing prepared a large bundle and bought several sets of thick cotton-padded clothes from the mall.

The weather is gradually getting cooler, but since they are in the south, the weather is still relatively warm.

Cui Han said that Haiqu is in the north, and it might only be around ten degrees Celsius now, so bring some warm clothes, just in case.

Don't ask her why she doesn't buy it when she can't get it. Cotton-padded clothes were extremely expensive in ancient times, and even though she has money now, she still tries to save money wherever possible.

She should bring a few bottles of pepper spray for self-defense. Although she has a shopping cart to put things in, it's better not to use it while traveling with Cui Han.

Cui Han is not her two mentally challenged brothers or her mentally challenged mother.

After thinking about it, Xu Qing bought a set of special effects makeup products from the mall.

After fiddling with the bronze mirror for a while, he came out of the room looking like a completely different person.

Aunt Zhao, who had just come out of the milk tea shop, saw a stranger in the courtyard and warily called out to Xu Qing:

"Hey, stop right there! Who are you? How did you get in here?"

Aunt Zhao's voice was deafening, immediately attracting everyone else in the workshop.

When Madam Sun saw that Xu Qing was still carrying a large bundle, she immediately shouted:

"It must be a petty thief who broke in to steal things. I don't know how the guards in the yard could have missed the intruder?

"Help! Help! Another thief has broken in! Catch her quickly!"

Aunt Zeng felt that this person looked somewhat familiar. She kept thinking about it, but couldn't remember where she had seen him before, so she didn't say anything.

Xu Qing was satisfied with her makeup skills; as expected, no one recognized her.

The guards quickly rushed in with wooden sticks and surrounded Xu Qing.

The head of the guards was Cui San, who said sternly:

"You audacious little thief, you've really got some nerve, sneaking in to steal things in broad daylight! Put the stuff down right now and surrender!"

"Stealing is one thing, but she even dared to steal our master's clothes. Don't waste words with her, arrest her first."

Sun said angrily from behind the guards.

"Pfft."

Xu Qing smiled happily when she saw that her makeup skills had fooled so many people.

The expressions on the faces of Aunt Zhao and the guards grew increasingly grim.

Xu Qing wiped his face a few times, then looked up at the people in front of him and said, "Take another look at me and see who I am?"

"Master!"

Aunt Zhao and the other two cried out in surprise.

"It's you? We thought a thief had broken in! We were terrified!"

Cui San maintained his stance as if facing an enemy, and cautiously said:

"Is she really Madam Xu? Does she have any proof of her identity? Please understand, protecting the workshop is my job."

Xu Qing was very satisfied with the meticulous Cui San. She took out her personal jade pendant, and after Cui San confirmed that it was correct, he led the guards away.

Sun rushed to Xu Qing like a whirlwind: "Master, how did you do that? It's amazing! And why did you make yourself look like that? It's so ugly!"

Sun looked at Xu Qing's face with a complicated expression.

She applied special effects clay to both sides of her oval face, turning it into a square face.

She had thick, black, straight eyebrows, her face was covered in freckles, and a large black mole on the corner of her mouth with a few thick, long black hairs on it.

"I'm going on a long trip, so I'll dress up ugly to avoid anyone eyeing my good looks. You all work hard, and if you need anything, go to the Cui family and find Young Master Cui."

After experimenting with her makeup skills, Xu Qing stopped wandering around with that ugly face.

The next morning, Xu Qing went to the yamen.

Ye Wushuang arrived earlier than Xu Qing, and even brought his parents along.

"Aunt Xu, you've finally arrived. We've been waiting for you for so long."

These are my parents; they agreed. You can ask them if you don't believe me.

Prefect Ye remained silent with a stern face. Ye Wushuang nudged his father with his elbow, but Prefect Ye still didn't budge.

Ye Wushuang looked to his mother for help.

Lin Yuyou gave Xu Qing an apologetic look, and then said:

"Madam Xu, please don't mind us. We did agree to let Wushuang travel with you. It's just that his father is too strict with the child. Please ignore him."

Xu Qing nodded in understanding.

After finishing discussing Ye Wushuang's matter, Prefect Ye placed a stack of silver notes on the table.

"This is the compensation that Master Cai is giving you."

Xu Qing picked up the silver note, which had a face value of 1000 taels.

One tael of gold can be exchanged for five taels of silver. There are a total of 50 silver notes here.

She took out 20 bills and pushed the rest back to Prefect Ye: "Prefect, please donate the rest to the disaster victims for me."

Prefect Ye's stern face softened somewhat.

Although he had heard from Shuang'er that Xu Qing intended to donate 8000 taels to the disaster victims.

But he didn't believe it at all.

Xu Qing is asking for so much compensation, isn't that what he wants for himself?

Having finally obtained it, how could I possibly be willing to donate it?

Prefect Ye carefully observed Xu Qing's expression and, seeing that she showed no reluctance whatsoever, believed that she was truly willing to donate so much money.

"It's good that you have this intention."

On behalf of the disaster victims, I want to say thank you to you.

Xu Qing thought the prefect's next sentence would be, "There's no need to donate so much."

She chuckled and said, "You're welcome, Your Excellency. I have another matter to discuss today, which is to obtain the necessary permits to travel to the British trade market."

"Sure, I'll have my clerk take care of it for you. Let's talk some more."

Xu Qing waited for Prefect Ye's next message.

Seeing that Xu Qing did not respond, Prefect Ye continued:

"Wushuang has never traveled far before, so please take good care of him along the way. I've brought 20 guards with him to protect your safety."

Xu Qing: "..."

Bringing so many people would ruin my plans!

"No, I can't take good care of him, you should not let him go."

The journey is long, and I can't guarantee what might happen along the way.

"Wushuang is still young, let him stay at home. He can go out and play when he's older."

Ye Wushuang immediately became anxious:

"Auntie, didn't you promise me? How can you go back on your word!"

I want to go! I really want to go!