He really doesn't know much about this little girl of unknown origin, otherwise Mr. Yan Hui would be willing to use his connections in Qingque Pavilion to find her a job worth fifty taels of silver a month.
In today's world, it's really good to have so much money.
The little girl smiled, opened the bag on the side, and took out a small item from it.
Mr. Yan Hui turned around and saw that it was a wooden box the size of the palm of his hand. It was not painted and the wood on the outside was still a little scratchy.
Xia Zhaoyi took a small wooden stick and gently poked it into the small hole at the top of the small box.
The small box was like a magic trick, with six or seven hidden cells popping up all around it.
Mr. Yan Hui was stunned, looked at the box, and then looked up at the girl.
"What I made today is a small mechanism." Xia Zhaoyi put down the small wooden stick, "Sir, you can check it. I haven't used a single nail, but you may be pricked by your hands."
Mr. Yan Hui raised his hand and picked up the wooden box. The workmanship was very fine, the edges of the wood were cut flat, and all the joints were made of mortise and tenon.
"You did it?"
The girl didn't answer and took out another object from the bag.
Mr. Yan Hui looked at it and saw that it was a music sheet.
He reached out and picked it up. It looked a little old on the outside, but when he opened it he found that it was new. The further back he went, the newer the pages became.
"I only have one day, and I don't have enough materials. I can only copy half of it," Xia Zhaoyi said. "However, I will not do such fake things in the future."
"You just want me to see that you have such skills?" Mr. Yan Hui raised his head and asked.
"Sir, do you believe I did it?"
Mr. Yan Hui was a little shocked and couldn't find words for a moment.
"Then, sir, take a look at this again," Xia Zhaoyi lifted the small bag, "But I'm afraid it will scare you."
"What is it?" Mr. Yan Hui looked at it. He didn't think there was anything in this world that could scare him.
"I have no choice but to make this decision," Xia Zhaoyi said, taking out another small bag from the small bag, and said, "But who made me think that I am small, sir?"
Mr. Yan Hui was looking curiously, but the next second he stepped back suddenly: "You!"
The little girl came out holding a snake. The snake was too big and its body was still moving, twisting and twisting, struggling desperately.
"I've disposed of the poisonous fangs." Xia Zhaoyi said.
"Put it back quickly!" Mr. Yan Hui waved his hand and said.
Xia Zhaoyi laughed and put the snake back.
Mr. Yan Hui made sure that the bag had been tied securely, and then he calmed down and sat up straighter.
He looked at the girl again, unable to laugh.
"Who taught you these?" Mr. Yan Hui asked.
"My master."
"Who is your master?"
Seeing that his expression was not good, Xia Zhaoyi said: "Mr. Yan Hui, please calm down a little."
Mr. Yan Hui nodded, but couldn't help but look at the girl.
There are so many geniuses in this world, and he has seen a lot of them, but the calm and calm look of this girl always makes him feel uncomfortable, and he always feels that such a calm, calm and self-possessed person should only belong to him.
The woman I admire, if other people have such an expression and demeanor, I really don't like it.
Unparalleled in the world, the most precious thing is the word "unparalleled". It is true that the girl in front of me cannot be like her at all, but Mr. Hui just feels overwhelmed.
However, this idea was not good. He felt that he was a little too narrow. After all, the girl in front of him was only a little taller.
"It turns out that you also have a master who is teaching you." Mr. Yan Hui said.
Xia Zhaoyi smiled, nodded and said, "Yeah."
"I now know that you have skills," Mr. Yan Hui's voice became slightly colder, "but it's really hard to take those big orders easily. You have to think clearly."
"I've thought it through."
Mr. Yan Hui glanced at the small bag containing the snake over there, stood up and said, "Then you come with me."
"Um."
Xia Zhaoyi packed up the things on the case and followed.
There are three buildings in Qingque Pavilion. The side door here is the southernmost one. The three front halls are opened up and are very spacious. They are usually used to entertain diners.
Mr. Yan Hui walked a little slowly, picked up a lantern at the corner, and turned around to go upstairs.
The large sleeves of the green robe blocked the orange light, leaving only a faint dim light to the girl following behind.
Going up to the second floor, a row of windows are open, and there is a pond behind. The night breeze brings coolness, accompanied by the faint scent of cinnamon.
When Xia Zhaoyi passed by, she turned to look out the window.
I'm not tall enough to see the pond, but there is a big tree that reaches the entire length of the house behind the house. The moonlight casts its shadow on the tree. Behind the branches, there are few moonlight stars, which makes the night more peaceful.
Mr. Yan Hui stretched out his hand and pushed open a door, which creaked softly.
Xia Zhaoyi followed and crossed the threshold.
"Just wait here." Mr. Yan Hui turned around and said.
Xia Zhaoyi nodded: "Okay."
Mr. Yan Hui left a lamp on the table and went inside.
This is a small side hall. There is a screen in front, embroidered with mountains, rivers and rivers. There are many books around, the windows are closed, and the room is filled with the fragrance of ink.
Xia Zhaoyi sat down next to the case and looked at the dancing flames on the candles.
It took a long time before Mr. Yan Hui came out.
Putting the small box on the table, he knelt down opposite Xia Zhaoyi and said, "Ah Li, this is a bit against the rules, but I saw that you have some connection with me, so I brought you here. Now let me ask you first,
Which orders can you take, and which orders are you unwilling to touch?”
"I will definitely not do murder, arson, rape, robbery, etc."
"Haha," Mr. Yan Hui smiled, "but these are the most popular ones in my Qingque Pavilion. Where are the evil people? Will you kill the evil people?"
Xia Zhaoyi shook his head: "If you don't kill, I'm not an executioner."
"Haha," Mr. Yan Hui laughed softly, pushed the small wooden box over, and said, "Except for murder, arson, rape, and robbery, these are the only ones left. Take a look and accept it if you think it is suitable. I will
I'll show you the details, but I've said it first. Once you accept it, you have to do it. Qingque Pavilion is not a place where you can come and go as you please."
"I know, sir." Xia Zhaoyi said.
The lock of the wooden box was unlocked. She raised her hand to open the lid, and there were rolls of flower paper inside.
Xia Zhaoyi took out a roll and slowly unfolded it. He was looking for his own flesh and blood, and the reward was five hundred taels.
Xia Zhaoyi handed the flower note to Mr. Yan Hui: "That's it."
Mr. Yan Hui looked at it lightly and said, "Do you want to pick it up?"
"Um."
"This is a wealthy family, and they are looking for an illegitimate child. Once this kind of thing is spread, the reputation will be ruined and it will be extremely unpleasant."
"I know, I won't tell."
Mr. Yan Hui smiled: "Drink this."
He took out a small blue and white porcelain bottle.
"If you drink it, you will accept this order. I will tell you which wealthy family it is from and the detailed clues."
