Yun Si Man saw this and quickly followed, afraid her sister might accidentally offend those women.
These women were not particularly attractive; they were older, all around thirty-five, with sallow complexions and rough manners. Xiao Jin Feng wouldn't have fancied such women even after drinking ten years of bad wine.
"Hello there!~" Xiao Xi Tian walked over, greeting them with a smile.
One of the women turned around and, upon seeing Xiao Xi Tian, exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, whose little girl is this? She's so pretty..."
"Yes, so fair and tender, like a porcelain doll!~"
One of the women crouched down and pinched Xiao Xi Tian's cheek, "What do you need from us aunties?"
Xiao Xi Tian, feeling pleased, said in a milky voice, "Aunties, I'm looking for some help..."
"What kind of help?" the woman in front asked.
Xiao Xi Tian exchanged a look with her fourth brother and explained her idea.
Upon hearing it, the women gasped and shook their heads repeatedly, "Oh dear, that won't do. That's a wicked thing to do!~"
"Indeed. My child is already over ten years old. I don't want to mess around outside. If my husband finds out, he'll skin me alive..."
"Right, right. Even if it's just for show, it's not fair to that young master. Isn't this just fooling around!~"
Yun Si Man: "..."
See, they would say that.
Sister, whether they can be persuaded to come to Dashui Village is all up to you.
Xiao Xi Tian, unperturbed, smiled and said, "Aunties, don't be afraid. When you get to Dashui Village, you just need to meet with Young Master Xiao and chat about anything..."
As she spoke, Xiao Xi Tian opened her small satchel and took out a string of copper coins, "And you're not helping for free. Once it's done, I'll reward each of you with a hundred copper coins, how about that?"
The women exchanged glances, their eyes fixed on the money in Xiao Xi Tian's hand, their Adam's apples bobbing...
Who doesn't like money these days? Besides, this job isn't tiring; it just requires a few words with that young master.
"I'll go!~" one woman jumped out, raising her hand to volunteer.
Seeing this, the others also crowded around Xiao Xi Tian, asking for details.
"Will there be transportation?"
"Yes, the days are short now. If I can't get home before dark, it'll be troublesome..."
"I've never been to Dashui Village. Is it far?"
"What does that Young Master Xiao look like? Is he disabled? Otherwise, why can't he find a wife?"
"..."
Xiao Xi Tian patiently answered every question, and as she spoke, she managed to persuade six or seven women onto the carriage.
Yun Si Man: "???"
Sister's tactics are quite deep. He hadn't even reacted yet, and the women had already become his sister's good friends...
Once everyone was seated, Yun Si Man flicked the reins, "Giddy up!~"
The horses neighed, and soon they left Heyang County, galloping towards Dashui Village.
Shortly after they left, another luxurious carriage entered the county town, with two burly men on horseback beside it.
"Damn it, I'm suffocating! Cough, cough!~" A large, fat hand reached out from inside the carriage and roughly pulled aside the curtain, revealing a chubby face. "I say, you two, hurry up and find an inn. Do you want this young master to spend the night on the street?"
The other two immediately asked, "Young Master, what kind of inn do you want to stay in?"
Alas, accompanying the young master on this search for relatives has been a disaster for them.
If you had come during summer to find your relatives, at least the weather wouldn't be so cold. But the young master just had to have his way and come to Heyang County in this freezing weather.
The胖 man inside the carriage said grumpily, "Of course, I want the most luxurious and comfortable inn..."
After speaking, he scanned the streets on both sides and muttered, "Tsk tsk, look at this county town's shabby appearance. Even if there are inns, they won't be much better. Old Ma, Second Ma, let's go to another county town to spend the night. This place is simply not fit for humans!~"
Old Ma and Second Ma exchanged glances: "..."
Young Master, look at the time. We probably won't find another county town before it gets completely dark.
The man called Old Ma glanced into the carriage and said helplessly, "Young Master, we must be more tolerant when we are out. Moreover, the snow outside the city is blocking the roads, and it's difficult for the carriage to move forward. Let's just make do with a night in this county town, and tomorrow morning we'll go elsewhere, alright?"
"Yes, Young Master. Didn't you receive news that your relatives are in the Heyang County area? It would be too hasty to leave before we've even inquired."
The man nodded slightly, "That seems to be the case..."
This man's surname is Chu, and his given name is Jiang Tun. He came from the capital to find his father.
Although Chu Jiang Tun is usually boisterous and very picky, he has a natural talent for business. He now owns two banks and several restaurants and inns in the capital, making him wealthy and successful at a young age.
Since he runs several inns himself, he is particularly demanding and has high standards for accommodation...
"Old Ma, do you think my father will be very happy to see me? Haha!~" Chu Jiang Tun had the coachman stop the carriage, then he lifted the curtain and clumsily jumped down.
The elastic fat on his body jiggled up and down. With every step he took, the accumulated snow crunched loudly.
Old Ma sighed softly, "Young Master, you don't even know what your own father looks like. And your father wasn't around when you were born. So many years have passed, what surprise can there be..."
More like a shock, right!~
"Bah, if you say that, then I shouldn't have come to find my father?" Chu Jiang Tun glared at Old Ma and snorted, "I'm telling you two, everything in the world can be broken, but the bond of kinship, thicker than blood, is the most unbreakable. When you think about it, my father must be quite old by now. As a son, I should be there to support him in his old age and see him off..."
Second Ma grinned foolishly, "What the Young Master says is very true. With your filial piety, your father can't possibly refuse to recognize you!~"
"Exactly. Filial piety is the foremost of all virtues. The success I've achieved today is because I know etiquette and understand the general principles. You two should learn from me in the future..." Chu Jiang Tun said smugly.
Old Ma and Second Ma responded in unison, "We understand, Young Master. You are our role model!"
As the three of them chatted, they walked towards an inn.