The merchant's rebirth led to the complete downfall of the Marquis's mansion.

Jiang Liu coaxed and tricked Liu and the others out of the house, and specially called a carriage to move all their belongings over.

Judging from Jiang Liu's behavior, Xia Qiutang thought that Jiang Liu had become successful and was going to take them to live a good life.

When the three of them got off the carriage and saw the dirty and chaotic street, they realized they had been tricked.

Liu and Jiang Xiaoxiao were unwilling and turned to leave.

Jiang Liu spoke coldly as soon as he told the driver to turn around.

"Madam has thought it through. This place is ready, and that place already belongs to someone else."

"You... Jiang Liu! How dare you!" Liu pointed at him, too angry to speak.

Jiang Liu ignored her and immediately ordered his men to start moving things.

The houses here are very small, and several families share a courtyard.

Jiang Liu only rented three of the rooms.

Jiang Xiaoxiao watched as her belongings and Liu's belongings were all moved into the same room, and she quickly stopped them.

"Stop! Stop! What are you doing! How can my mother and I live in the same room!"

“Why not? There are only three rooms: one for the young mistress, one for the servants, and only one room left! Does Miss want to sleep outside?” Jiang Liu retorted without any politeness.

Jiang Xiaoxiao's attention was no longer only on the three rooms, but she was pointing at Xia Qiutang.

Why does she get a room to herself?

Xia Qiutang wiped the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief, suppressing a smile.

Jiang Liu: "Miss, have you forgotten about the young master? Doesn't the young master stay with the madam when he's out?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao then remembered that she had an older brother.

Liu also looked embarrassed.

Jiang Su has been in jail for over a month. They've been so busy with their own lives that they haven't visited him at all, and they've almost forgotten about him altogether.

Because of her guilt towards her son, Liu, unusually, didn't get angry and pulled Jiang Xiaoxiao inside.

But once inside, complaints and curses are inevitable.

Because the environment inside was really bad, the servants had already begun cleaning in an orderly manner, and they didn't even have a place to stand.

Their swearing disturbed the neighbors, and an argument broke out between them.

Listening to the sounds inside, Jiang Liu sighed almost inaudibly.

Xia Qiutang, who hadn't gone in yet, spoke up to comfort her at the right moment.

"Don't worry, I believe things will get better."

Jiang Liu was deeply moved and bowed with his hands clasped in gratitude.

If Liu and Jiang Xiaoxiao were only involved because of Jiang Su, then Xia Qiutang was someone he did willingly.

Not only was she his savior, but she was also so understanding.

How could I not protect such a wonderful person?

At this moment, Jiang Liu felt full of energy.

Xia Qiutang entered with the help of her maid, while Jiang Liu stared at her for a long time behind her.

……

On the street, Qin Yao, sitting in a carriage, happened to witness this scene.

"Miss, shall we make another move?" Erjiu asked, rubbing his hands together outside the carriage, eager for a fight.

We're already on the outskirts of the city. As long as we divert the river out and let Xiao Wu cause some kind of accident, it'll be a piece of cake.

Qingzhi also looked at her young mistress with curiosity, hoping to hear the order to take action from her.

She had long disliked Jiang Liu, and the sight of him jumping around made her unhappy.

Qin Yao looked at Jiang Liu's fixed gaze and suddenly smiled.

"Perhaps we don't need to lift a finger?"

Wouldn't it be better to let them reap what they sow?

Jiang Liu's gaze was not that of someone looking at their savior. No wonder he was so ruthless to his true benefactor; it turns out... there was another layer of meaning behind it.

"Huh? Miss, you're not going to beat him up?" Qingzhi asked in disappointment.

Qiu Liu shook her head at her, telling her not to bother the young lady anymore.

Qiu Liu and Qing Zhi, with their simple minds, thought differently, but since the young lady had her own plans, she naturally supported them.

On the way back, Qin Yao suddenly remembered someone and asked:

"Where's Xiaoliu?"

Erjiu, who was driving the carriage, suppressed a laugh and replied:

“Miss, Xiao Liu was originally going to be sold to the Handsome Men's Brothel, but he stole the indenture that very night and ran away without contributing any money to the Jiang family.”

What is Junnanfang? If brothels are a paradise for men, then Junnanfang is a paradise for both men and women.

Qingzhi and Qiuliu were both shocked, and then their faces quietly turned red.

I never imagined that Xiao Liu was almost sold to the Handsome Men's Quarters. No wonder I haven't seen him...

When Qin Yao heard that he was alright, she didn't think much of it. She wasn't a young girl who had never been married, so she didn't feel much about it.

In her past life, the ladies and young women she knew well had discussed the top courtesan at the Handsome Men's Brothel, and one widow who had been widowed for many years had even been there...

Although she had never been there, she didn't shy away from it.

"Let him find a way to get back to Jiang Xiaoxiao's side."

After hearing Qin Yao's instructions, Er Jiu silently lit a candle for his brother in his heart.

Xiao Liu was mocked by them ever since he came back, and he got so angry that he went out and didn't come back for several days, which is why Qin Yao and the others didn't see him.

Thinking about it, it makes sense. He was just trying to be a spy, but he almost got himself into that situation. If the drug he was given hadn't been too strong, he probably would have woken up too late!

Xiao Liu definitely doesn't want to go back to the Jiang family. Damn it, it's already merciful of them not to kill them, and now they want him to serve them?! They're dreaming!

When he got back, Erjiu told him something, and he immediately became angry. But when he heard that it was Miss's order, he had no choice but to go.

He looked incredibly embarrassed, and Erjiu could only offer words of comfort.

"Miss told me that you must avenge yourself, right? So..."

In the evening, Xiao Liu arrived at the door carrying a bundle.

He used to be Jiang Xiaoxiao's bodyguard, and because he had protected her a few times, he still had some influence over her.

Xiao Liu went directly to Jiang Xiaoxiao and tearfully told her that he had finally managed to redeem himself and only wanted to stay by her side, which deeply moved Jiang Xiaoxiao.

Just as she was about to agree, Liu pinched her hard.

“It’s not that we’re heartless, but you’ve seen our current situation, so you still…” Liu refused.

"Don't worry, madam. I only ask to stay. I have strength and can work, and... I also have some silver..." Xiao Liu took out a few taels of silver from his bundle.

Although it's not much, for the Liu family now, even a mosquito bite is still meat.

Besides, he can make money!

Liu rolled her eyes, thinking that relying solely on Jiang Liu might not be enough. If Xiao Liu could also make money...

"Alright! Since you're so sincere, you can stay!" Liu took the silver from his hand and waved for him to leave.

Anyway, since the servants live together, it won't affect her.

Xiao Liu thanked him again before leaving.

He ran into Xia Qiutang as soon as he came out, and hurriedly bowed, "This humble servant greets Madam."

Xia Qiutang looked at the familiar servant in front of her, her brows furrowed. They had no money left, yet they still had one mouth to feed!

Has her mother-in-law lost her mind?

Xia Qiutang ignored him and walked towards Liu's room.

Xiao Liu raised his head, picked up his bundle, and went to the servants' quarters.

This is Xia Qiutang.

The young lady told him to start with her!

Hmph! Just wait and see what he'll do!