Chapter 63: Tailoring Clothes

  Lin was stunned for half a day before she finally understood the meaning behind Qin Dai's words. She couldn't believe what she had heard - could it be that Sanmei had a way to stop that woman from entering the Qi household? Later, as if thinking of something, she shook her head in self-mockery, and the fervent look in her eyes disappeared. She was really confused - after all, it was just a child's words, how could they be taken seriously? Although she had only been married for a short time, it was enough to understand someone. Her father-in-law was a man who prioritized profit above all else, and on the surface, he was the head of the household, but in reality, wasn't he still under the control of his wife?

  Lin thought to himself that this matter was probably not just the old man's intention, but also the mistress's intention. If it were really so, who could change the outcome?

  At this thought, Lin's eyes involuntarily drooped, and his face was filled with a distracted expression.

  Qin Dai Xin saw the changes in her facial expressions and guessed what she was thinking.

  I'm afraid it won't work out!

  "Sister, let me handle this matter! Maybe I won't be able to persuade Father, but it's worth a try!" She didn't have full confidence in persuading Qin Zongwen, after all, that person was profit-driven, and this matter might not be easy to discuss. However, the implications were quite significant, and she couldn't avoid talking about it. On the surface, it was for Lin's sake, but in reality, she was thinking of herself. She didn't want a day when the Qin family would be implicated, and then she wouldn't have any peaceful days left. She might even have to return to her old ways, going back to those bloody days.

  Now I just hope her cheap old dad is a bit clearer-headed and doesn't make too much of a fool of himself.

  Lin was not aware of her loss of composure until now, and seeing that Qin Dai's heart was not staring at her, she felt a little better in her heart, stabilized her mind and said: "Adults' affairs, Sanmei doesn't need to worry about it, everything has its fate, how can people fight against fate?"

  Qin Dai's heart sighed silently, ancient talented women were also ordinary people, believing in fate more than believing in oneself.

  "Third sister, rest well! Don't catch a chill. You people should also pay attention, take good care of your young lady's body, and be more particular about what she eats, or she'll come down with a cold." Lin said a few words, merely to change the subject, but Qin Dai'er saw through it clearly and naturally knew how to respond.

  "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I'll take good care of him as usual, and I'll also pay attention."

  "That's great." Mr. Lin said, "It's getting late, I still have things to do, so I won't bother you anymore." After finishing speaking, he called out to his servant and stood up to leave.

  Qin Dai Xin knew she had something on her mind, so he didn't keep her any longer. He stood up to see her off: "Sister-in-law, take care on your way back. If nothing's wrong, come visit me often."

  Lin smiled and said: "If you have nothing else to do, come sit at my place for a while!"

  Qin Dai Xin deliberately put on a childish look, "The book fragrance at sister-in-law's place is too strong, it makes people feel drowsy and sleepy, really boring."

  Lin's eyes swept over the bookshelf in Qindai Xin's room as if nothing was wrong, and he smiled: "In that case, it is indeed my fault."

  Two people came to the door, Lin Shi stopped Qin Dai Xin and said: "The cold air outside is heavy, be careful not to catch a chill when you go back, I'm not an outsider, who needs you to send me off."

  Qin Dai Xin had no choice but to let Ruyi send Lin Shi away.

  When he returned home, he saw his wife sitting on the couch, staring out of the window in a daze.

  "Miss, it's cold outside!" Ruyi rubbed her hands, which were slightly red from the chill, and brought over a cup of hot tea, handing it to Qindai and saying: "You're catching a chill, you should rest for a few more days. Besides, in a few days someone will come to the manor to take your measurements for new clothes, and with New Year's coming up, there's still lots to do!"

  Ru Yi is indirectly telling her not to go out these days!

  Qin Dai Xin understood her meaning, but because she had an appointment with someone and couldn't stay indoors, today was the eleventh day of the twelfth lunar month, two days later was the day she agreed to meet with Hei Da Ge and his men. How could she not go out and see them? The Zhuangzi she had extorted from Fang Shi at the beginning was just right for these people to settle down. Speaking of this small front village, Qin Dai Xin almost laughed so hard that her mouth couldn't close, this was a huge fortune!

  Xiaofront village is not a wealthy village, the village has many people but little land. Except for a few households with some thin fields, most are tenants of the Qin family. Due to the mountainous terrain, there were originally not many good irrigated fields, mostly medium and some sloping lands, and forested lands. Because the village is small and the land is scarce, the yield is not high, so the income is naturally not much. Fangshi may have given Xiaofront village to himself precisely because of these reasons.

  As for the harvest in the fields, Qin Dai Xin wasn't too concerned about it. What she had her eyes on was an abandoned winery in the village. To say that Qin Dai Xin didn't understand farming, but brewing wine was something she couldn't be defeated at.

  At first, in order to assassinate a target, she followed the organization's arrangement and approached him as a wine brewer, spending a whole month memorizing those materials. Not only did she have to be familiar with ancient Chinese brewing culture, but also forced herself to memorize many medicinal wine recipes. It was precisely because of this preparation that she was able to successfully approach her target and ultimately kill him.

  Now those past events are getting farther and farther away from her, but the brewing methods have stayed in her memory. If she can make use of that small winery, won't wealth come pouring in? It's not that Qin Dai is overconfident, it's just that she knows too well the liquor of this dynasty - the alcohol content is too low and the flavor is too monotonous. If she brews herself, she can at least make dozens of different flavors of wine, which is a unique business in this great Yong country. It's likely that even if people are willing to spend money, it'll be hard to find!

  She was worried that she could only kill people, but now she realizes that at the time, in order to complete her mission, she had learned many strange and unusual things, such as winemaking, which is a good way to make a living.

  As long as she has her own garden, her own career, what if she doesn't marry in the future? Can't live without a man? Must endure men with three wives and four concubines watching them bring one woman after another into the house? The women in the mansion, who among them have clean hands? If one day she also has to do so, she's afraid she'll be more ruthless than others! Fang Wanru's words made her realize that her marriage was not under her control.

  Thinking of this, Qin Dai felt that she still needed to have a talk with her old father, so she asked Ruyi: "At this time, where would my father be?"

  Ru Yi was taken aback for a moment. The young lady had never asked about the old master's affairs before, what was going on today? "At this time, he's probably with Young Master in the shop!"

  Qin Dai'er nodded slightly and stopped asking, but then remembered another matter. That day, she had overheard the conversation between her wet nurse and Su Shi outside the window, and it seemed that she also had an older brother who was given away. However, his current whereabouts were unknown. If not for the Fang family's evil deeds back then, this brother of hers would not have been given away and would still be the legitimate heir. How laughable that Fang Shi, a Buddhist who abstained from meat and recited scriptures, had actually committed so many wicked acts!

  Now Su Shi is probably thinking of this son too! It's unknown whether he can be found, but it seems that Su Shi and the wet nurse want to keep it a secret from everyone, possibly even Qin Zongwen won't know he has such a son.

  For some reason, Qin Dai's heart suddenly thought of Pufa Temple, and thought of Su Shi's lotus bag. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration appeared in her mind, but before she could grasp anything, the flash disappeared quickly, making her feel lost for a while.

  Xiao Yatou came to report that He Dainiang from the needlework room had brought someone over, wanting to take Miss's measurements to make clothes.

  Qin Dai Xin had never been in contact with these things in the mansion before, and for a moment she was a bit confused. However, Ruyi quickly regained her composure, with a slightly surprised expression on her face, and hastily ordered a small maid to go and invite someone.

  "This needlework house's He Dama was originally working as a seamstress in a brothel in the capital, but later on, for some unknown reason, she stopped working there and returned to her hometown. Our mistress admired her skills and spent a lot of money to invite her over, and she has been working as the head seamstress here ever since."

  In the past, when young masters and misses needed clothes made, they would just send a servant woman to take care of it, so why did He Dama come personally today? Ruyi couldn't understand, but didn't dare to slack off either. Taking advantage of the brief moment before everyone arrived, she briefly told Qindai about He Dama's situation.

  Just then, Chunli's voice came from outside the door asking if everything was all right. Ruyi hastily stopped talking and personally went out to welcome them, drawing back the curtain to let in He Daxiu and a seamstress.

  In the past, the young lady at home was not favored and had never received clothes sewn by Mrs. He's own hands. Today, Mrs. He's sudden visit is an unexpected surprise, and I don't know what she has in mind, but my heart is racing with anticipation.

  "What brings you here today, Auntie He?" Ruyi hastily gave Auntie He a half bow and then instructed the young maids to prepare fragrant tea and dried fruits.

  While the two were chatting, Qin Dai Xin was also secretly sizing up He Da Niang. In her 40s, she had a figure like that of a young woman. The short jacket in celadon color didn't look impressive at first glance, but upon closer inspection, one would discover its extraordinary features - the three apricot flower buttons on her chest were actually made of white jade!

  Cutting these clothes isn't easy!

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