Chapter 1446: Intercept

Editor: Henyee Translations

Qiao Wei instructed, “Come with me; I still have some questions for you.”

The woman and Mianmian obediently followed her into a small parlor. Qiao Wei took a seat at the head of the room, while the woman and Mianmian stood in front of her.

As it turned out, when Qiao Xuan and Princess Shuangfu were shopping at a foreign vendor’s stall, they encountered a language barrier. While most shop owners in Huning City could exchange a few words, exceptions existed.

Mianmian, who happened to be selling food and carrying a large basket, had stepped in with a smile to assist.

Mianmian was a well-mannered and clever young girl who had been in the business for a long time, and she was adept at communicating. Both Qiao Xuan and Princess Shuangfu had taken a liking to her.

Originally, they had merely intended to support Mianmian’s business. Upon noticing her handling the massive basket, they purchased more than half of its contents, presenting her with five taels of silver without her noticing.

Mianmian was also a grateful individual and recognized that no one in her line of work could speak foreign languages. She proposed the idea of accompanying them around and assisting with translation.

After all, she had managed to sell many items that day, which would suffice to report to her aunt.

This arrangement suited Qiao Xuan and Princess Shuangfu perfectly.

Mianmian had spent many years in this street market and was intimately acquainted with it. Her presence significantly simplified their shopping experience.

Mianmian possessed proficiency in various foreign languages and could facilitate smooth communication.

Moreover, she excelled in haggling, consistently securing substantial price reductions, much to the amusement of Princess Shuangfu.

A thought occurred to Qiao Xuan: Even if she were to visit Qingdi, she wouldn’t understand their language. While Qingdi would arrange for a translator proficient in the Qin language, they were not aligned on the same side.

Consequently, he offered her a half-hearted smile and suggested, “Since we are heading to Qingdi, why don’t you join us? I’ll employ you for a few months. How does that sound? In terms of compensation, it will certainly surpass your current earnings. I’ll provide you with a hundred taels per month. Does that suit you?”

Mianmian readily agreed, displaying her happiness.

Fearful that Qiao Xuan might retract her offer, Qiao Xuan urged Mianmian to wait for her while they dined at the restaurant. Qiao Xuan hurried home to confer with her aunt.

Mianmian had already lost her parents and had been residing with her uncle and aunt for several years, making her life far from comfortable. She was more than willing to leave, even if only for a few months.

Mianmian’s aunt, Mrs. Mao, promptly consented upon hearing the promised monthly compensation of a hundred taels. She did not concern herself with the perils Mianmian might encounter while journeying to the distant Qingdi in the west.

Mrs. Mao, however, had one condition—she required a portion of the money upfront. At the very least, she insisted on receiving more than half of the sum in advance.

Mrs. Mao had calculated that even if they never returned the money…

Observing the situation and hearing Mianmian address her as “Aunt,” Qiao Xuan could deduce the circumstances surrounding Mianmian. She agreed to provide an initial payment of two hundred taels and the remaining amount upon Mianmian’s return. She instructed them to prepare for their departure, so they could meet with Madame Shao the following day or the day after.

Gratefully, Mrs. Mao accepted the arrangement.

Little did Qiao Wei anticipate that Mrs. Mao would be so impatient as to arrive early the next morning. She brought along both a gift and the money.

Upon hearing this account, Qiao Wei regarded Mianmian with a cold and disdainful look.

She mused to herself that a person of lowly status would remain just that, and such a girl was only appealing to her kind. Even if Mianmian were offered to her for free, she would never desire someone of her sort. Only Qiao Xuan would be willing to part with two or three hundred taels of silver!

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