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Chapter 874 The Test: A Gold Leaf Falls in Front of Us

Butler Chai listened and nodded, "I understand."

She added, "Does Princess Zhenguo still not trust Wang Fu and Li You?"

He observed them for a while but couldn't see anything wrong with them. If there was anything different about these two, it was that they could eat a lot. Every time food was served, their eyes would light up, and they would eat faster than others.

But this isn't really a flaw. Some people have experienced hunger in their early years, so they exhibit food-guarding behavior when they see food.

“They want to sign a life-or-death contract; their thinking is different from others, so we should pay more attention to them,” Qiao Lian’er said.

She never takes the slightest abnormality lightly.

Moreover, she has visited the Song family more than once in the past month.

She noticed that the Song family was unusually calm compared to the previous group.

It seems they no longer wanted to claim any kinship with her; the whole family seemed to have changed their ways and stopped scolding her.

This is even more bizarre than Wang Fu and Li You signing a death contract.

Moreover, after visiting several times, she discovered a common point.

That means Song Guangdi and Song Qijin have disappeared. It's normal for them to disappear once or twice; they've probably gone somewhere to carry sacks.

But since she never saw him, she couldn't help but have doubts.

Qiao Lian'er had a bold guess.

When Song Guangdi and Song Qijin returned from shopping, Steward Chai was inspecting every corner of the courtyard with two servants.

With his back to the two men, he directed his servants. As the two men passed by, a gold leaf clattered out of the steward's pocket.

Song Guangdi and Song Qijin's eyes lit up immediately. They looked around, but no one noticed this good thing.

Almost instinctively, Song Guangdi stretched out his foot and stepped on the gold leaf.

Then he squatted down, pretending to check his shoes, and quietly slipped the gold leaf into his sleeve.

"Once we're done with these things, go check all the servants' rooms to see if they've hidden or taken anything from the manor without permission," Steward Chai instructed the two servants.

Song Guangdi felt a pang of panic. If they really investigated, this gold leaf couldn't be hidden. These people had eyes sharper than eagles and noses more sensitive than dogs.

Noticing that Butler Chai was about to turn around, he quickly stood up and casually patted the corner of his clothes.

He bowed to Butler Chai.

"Hello, Butler Chai."

Butler Chai glanced at the baskets the two were carrying, which were full of fresh vegetables, and said something indifferent.

"The shopping is done."

"Yes, I was just about to report to Butler Chai."

Butler Chai casually picked up two bunches of vegetables and glanced at them. These two were in charge of purchasing, and they were very careful, always ensuring that the price and weight were in accordance with the market.

"Send it to the kitchen."

The two left quickly.

Butler Chai watched their figures, his expression somewhat complicated.

It was definitely not a good thing. He wanted to see where they would hide that gold leaf.

"What should we do? If we get caught, it will be us who stole it," Song Qijin said.

"It seems we have no choice but to risk going back," Song Guang said.

"There's another shopping trip coming up later. It's close to the inn, so hurry up and deliver the items. Come back as soon as you can and don't miss the deadline."

After thinking it over, Song Qijin realized that this was the only way.

They had been in the Qiao residence for over a month, proceeding with extreme caution, as if walking on thin ice, waiting to gain Qiao Lian'er's complete trust.

So much time has passed, Qiao Lian'er wouldn't still be focusing her attention on those two servants who are like ants.

They should have passed the test.

In another month or two, we'll introduce the Song family members in, one by one.

They put a basket of vegetables in the kitchen and then went out again.

Qiao Lian'er followed them, and when they saw the market, Song Qijin walked through another alley and headed towards a simple inn.

It's noon, and the Song family is gathered together for lunch. On the table are rice porridge, coarse flour steamed buns, burnt fried dough sticks, and a couple of pickled vegetables floating on top of the porridge.

This is the Song family's lunch.

"Eating this every day, I don't know when this miserable life will end." Wu took a bite of the coarse flour bun, her brows furrowed in bitterness.

"It'll be quick soon. Be patient, you can't rush things." Song Guangtian glanced at her.

"Hmph, I'm afraid those two are living the high life and have long forgotten about us. They wouldn't care if we're suffering," Song Qimu said.

Song Fusheng tapped the table with his pipe, his face cold.

"Quiet down, everyone. This kind of thing can only be accomplished if the whole family works together and trusts each other. If you doubt them here, they'll be heartbroken if they find out."

The Song family members stopped complaining verbally, but they were still harboring resentment in their hearts.

Song Dujuan said, "The fact that the two of them successfully infiltrated shows that my plan is working. It's a good start. Those of us outside need to be very patient. Sooner or later, more people will go in, but we need to do it one by one. Sending several at once would attract too much attention."

The Song family never mentioned the Qiao family or Qiao Lian'er when they spoke.

Song Dujuan felt that Song Guangdi and Song Qijin had already disguised themselves. Even if Qiao Lian'er had some kind of special ability to hear what they were saying, she wouldn't have suspected that the two had already infiltrated the Qiao residence.

However, after hearing these things, Qiao Lian'er was already somewhat convinced.

A person hurriedly entered the inn.

Upon seeing him, the Song family felt both excited and nervous.

"What are you doing back in broad daylight? Aren't you afraid the Qiao family will suspect something?" Song Fusheng asked.

“I had to come back, otherwise this thing would have nowhere to hide.”

Song Qijin took out a gold leaf from his sleeve and showed it to the Song family. The Song family's eyes lit up immediately.

"Is this a reward? What a generous gift!" Madam Wei exclaimed.

Song Qijin snorted: "Do you really think the manor is so generous that it just gives out gold leaves and at most a little bit of silver? Rewarding gold is only given to stewards, especially servants like me who have just joined. A couple of copper coins would be enough."

"This gold leaf was dropped on the ground by the butler, and I picked it up quickly."

"However, the steward said he would take people to check the rooms where all the servants were sleeping to see if they had stolen or hidden anything, so I quickly brought the gold leaf back. Otherwise, if I were caught, I would definitely get a good beating."

Song Fusheng nodded, took the gold leaf, and held it contentedly in his palm.

“It’s safer to bring him back. You should go back quickly. Staying out for too long might arouse suspicion.”

Song Qijin left quickly again.

The Song family was overjoyed.

"You've gained quite a bit of weight; it seems the food inside is pretty good," said Madam Wei.

Song Qijin is her husband, and she will definitely be the next person to enter the Qiao family mansion.

Song Dujuan quickly chased after him and stopped Song Qijin.

"Big cousin, let me ask you, did this gold leaf just happen to fall right in front of you?"