Chapter 55 (1/2)

Chapter 55:  The Murderous Lord Li Hongtian

“Aunt Liu went out to search for a job while I’m here walking around,” Qingqing was obviously trembling, holding on Hong Xiaobao’s clothes with a pitiful look. She then said, “Aunt Liu and I somehow ended up staying here since we heard it’s rather safe. However we don’t have any money with us, so Aunt Liu had to find a job. I don’t know if she managed to get one yet or not…”

After listening to Qingqing, Fang Xinghan immediately understood the situation. It certainly seems like they have a plan. En, I’ll just go with the flow and act like I don’t know anything. He rubbed his nose and kept his mouth shut.

“Oh, erm…” Hong Xiaobao pondered. He then laughed and said, “Then Qingqing, I have a job to offer you. I don’t know if your Aunt Liu will be interested or not, since she might get a little dirty while doing it…”

“She’s not afraid of getting a little bit dirty,” Qingqing stared at Hong Xiaobao and did not ask what the job was about. “Then prince brother, can I help you out as well? Although I’m young, I can still help out. I don’t want Aunt Liu to exhaust herself.”

“Ah? You want to work as well?” Hong Xiaobao scratched his head. “En, this job is certainly not difficult. However your eyes may wear out. You must promise your Brother Xiaobao that you can’t work for too long, okay?” He nodded and said.

“Okay!” Qingqing nodded without hesitation.

At this moment, Jian Pu walking in from the entrance. Once she saw Hong Xiaobao, she wondered what happened and walked towards them. She then said anxiously, “The ninth prince, did Qingqing cause you any trouble?”

“Ah, no she didn’t. I’m quite short of manpower.” Hong Xiaobao chuckled and said, “I have a job to offer, I don’t know if Sister Liu is interested or not?”

“You have a job to offer?” Aunt Liu stunned for a while before jumping in joy and saying, “Thank you, ninth prince! Please forgive me for being rude earlier.” She was referring to when she first met Hong Xiaobao where Qingqing and her had not paid respect to him. It was natural for her to apologize this time.

“Keke, it’s okay,” Hong Xiaobao waved his hands which signified that he accepted her apology. “I’m going to buy a piece of land to build a factory. How about the two of you follow me from now on? I’ll pay twenty silver taels per month and cover your living costs. What do you think?”

Twenty silver taels was reasonable. It was even considered to be high for common residents. Since he was the ninth prince, he naturally could not be too stingy.

“Good, good! Thank you, ninth prince. I’ll pack my stuff right now.”

After a while, Aunt Liu walked and Qingqing walked out of a room with a small bag on their shoulders, “We’re done.” Hong Xiaobao clapped once to gather his men’s attention, “Let’s go.”

Just as they were going to leave, Fang Xinghan smiled and said, “Your Majesty, I saw an old pal here. I want to approach and talk to him for a while. You guys should leave first, I’ll catch up later.”