Su Jinxiu didn't hear clearly whether Xiao Jingze meant to sit a little longer or watch a little longer.
Outside the restaurant there were lights and people buzzing.
In the restaurant, there is a sense of quietness.
Neither of them spoke, maintaining this rare silence.
But it makes people feel peaceful for no reason.
When Su Jinxiu finished settling the accounts and raised her head, she found that Xiao Jingze had left at some point.
She then collected the account book and closed the door.
I slept until dawn and heard early the next morning that the new county magistrate of Decheng had taken office.
The regent had left, and the people in the city breathed a sigh of relief.
Although there were some people who thanked the regent for helping them find their children, after seeing Xiao Jingze's ruthless methods in dealing with those patters.
Thinking of that person in my heart, fear overwhelmed everything.
Decheng is still lively without that person.
The turmoil left by the Paihuazi case has passed, and the business between Su Jinxiu Restaurant and Yue Ji has reached a higher level.
Soon, the reputation spread, attracting many people from nearby towns to try it.
Su Jinxiu counted the money in her hand and felt that it was time to open a branch.
She planned to expand from near Decheng first.
Just as she was thinking about it, she heard someone call her softly.
"Little Jinxiu..."
Su Jinxiu looked up blankly and saw a man wearing a bamboo hat and covering his face standing at the door.
He looked around furtively and waved to her when no one was looking.
"Come on."
He pulled off the cloth covering his face and quickly closed it.
Only then did Su Jinxiu see that it was Xiao Rui.
She felt a little strange, so she put down her work and stepped forward.
"Old Prince, what are you doing?"
Xiao Rui quickly made a silent gesture and pulled Su Jinxiu into the alley aside.
Only when he was sure that no one was following him did he dare to pull down the cloth and breathe a sigh of relief.
"I took advantage of Xiao Jingze's return to the capital and turned back halfway.
I have a few words that I want to tell you."
Su Jinxiu just thought it was something important and nodded quickly.
"The old prince needs help, just ask."
Xiao Rui looked at Su Jinxiu's appearance and felt that the more he looked at her, the more she looked like his imperial sister who died young.
My heart felt sour.
What if it is true? If it is true, she cannot be allowed to be deceived by Xiao Jingze in a daze.
Xiao Jingze was not a human being, so he had to protect Xiao Jinxiu.
"It's not a big deal, it's just that you should stay away from Xiao Jingze."
Su Jinxiu was startled, as if she didn't expect that Xiao Rui had spared such a large circle just to say this.
"However, a few days ago, the old prince persuaded me.
Let me help the prince more!"
Why, it just changed?
Xiao Rui quickly waved his hand and gave himself two slaps.
"What happened before doesn't count, now you just listen to me.
I'm not here during this time, so you try to avoid him.
Let’s talk about everything after I come back.”
He solemnly explained again and again without forcing Su Jinxiu to make a promise.
Su Jinxiu had no choice but to nod.
"knew."
Anyway, Xiao Jingze has returned to the capital, and he doesn’t know when he will meet again.
Xiao Rui got Su Jinxiu's guarantee and left with satisfaction.
Before leaving, he didn't leave a few banknotes for Su Jinxiu.
"Uncle Huang is buying you snacks, you can't refuse.
When I return to the capital, I will give you all the good things from the emperor's uncle's house."
Although there is no evidence yet, he already regards Su Jinxiu as his niece in his heart.
Su Jinxiu looked at the 10,000 taels of silver notes and estimated that they would be enough to buy a lifetime of snacks.
They are really not used to hitting people with banknotes at every turn!
However, the old prince is talking nonsense? Who is the emperor's uncle?
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A few more days passed, and it looked like the Mid-Autumn Festival was approaching.
Su Jinxiu was going to make some mooncakes again and send some to Xiao Jingze and the others later.
It can be regarded as a thoughtful thought.
Xiaoqi and Tianci can now stand up and sit for a while, but they are still unable to walk.
Watching Su Jinxiu making lotus paste in the yard, she looked surprised.
"Sister Su, is this delicious?
Can I give it to God to eat?"
The wounds on Tianci's face have scabbed over, and they look a bit scary.
But her eyes are bright and very cute.
Su Jinxiu gave him a spoonful of lotus seed and said with a smile.
"As long as Sister Su has it here, I can eat it as a gift from God."
Finally, I gave Xiaoqi another spoonful.
The sweet taste of lotus paste made the two little ones squint their eyes happily.
They couldn't wait to eat the mooncakes made by Sister Su.
When Granny Wu went out and saw the two of them like this, she couldn't help but laugh.
"Look at you two greedy cats, don't interfere with Shopkeeper Su's business."
Su Jinxiu raised her eyes and saw Granny Wu going out.
"Where are you going, mother-in-law? I asked Qiangzi to give you a ride?"
Grandma Wu quickly waved her hands, a little embarrassed.
"Don't bother, I'll go to the temple to fulfill my wish.
I guess I won't be able to go back until tomorrow, so I'd like to ask Shopkeeper Su to look after Xiaoqi for me."
Not long after Granny Wu left, Su Jinxiu's mooncakes were ready.
Let the two little ones eat it first while it's still hot, and I'm just about to ask Li Qiang to send some to Guancun.
Just listen to the sound of Deng's donkey's laughter outside.
"Oh, mother Jinxiu, we are lucky.
As soon as I arrived, I caught up with the Jinxiu girl to prepare some delicious food.
It smells like the fragrance of moon cakes!"
When Su Jinxiu heard this, she rushed out.
As expected, it was Deng Damu and the others who came.
Li Zhaodi held Su An'an and stood at the door with Su Shuanzi.
When he caught a glimpse of Su Jinxiu, his eyes turned red before he could say anything.
"Mom, look, Jinxiu is fine."
Su An'an hadn't seen Su Jinxiu for a long time, but she didn't recognize her at all.
When he saw Su Jinxiu, he stretched out his chubby little hand for her to hold.
Su Jinxiu felt soft in her heart and stepped forward to hug Su An'an.
"An'an misses sister too? Oh, sister is not here, and you have gained a lot of weight.
Come back, sister will prepare delicious food for you."
She motioned to Li Zhaodi and the others to go to the backyard and asked them to sit down first.
"Mom, Uncle Donkey, Brother Shuan, why are you here?
You didn't even say hello in advance. How hard is it on the road?
Eat some mooncakes first to cushion your stomach."
Su Shuanzi was already so greedy that she picked up the moon cake and stuffed it into her mouth.
Li Zhaodi and Deng Damu were also hungry and ate a piece of moon cake.
"You too, such a big thing happened, and you didn't say a word to your mother.
If your Aunt Shuangxi hadn't let it slip, I'm afraid your mother wouldn't have known about it, and you would have been arrested and taken to the cottage.
Although your Aunt Shuangxi said everything is fine, you still feel uneasy when your mother doesn't see you.
It just so happens that you, Big Donkey, said that you are coming to Decheng to get some noodles and rouge, and Brother Shuan also wants to come to Decheng to learn some new dishes from you.
Let’s just come together.”
Su Jinxiu had indeed kept this matter a secret, mainly because she had just thought about it.
Telling them won't help, it's just making them worry in vain.
"Thanks to your lord, I'm fine this time.
Once you're here, stay a few days, and when you come back, I'll take you for a nice tour."
When Deng Damu heard this, he immediately became alert.