After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

Chapter 661 Great Harvest

"Mingfei! What brings you here?"

"Is the young master off today?"

Xiao Ming and Lin Feng put down the wooden crates they were carrying and looked up at the same time.

"Haha, yes, I happened to be on my day off and went to the county government to find my father, but I didn't find him there."

Even with close relatives, the strategy previously discussed with the Second Prince was used to gradually diminish his involvement in the ship incident.

"I see. My father-in-law arrived early this morning. He probably informed us of our arrival today through Lord Qiu."

The handsome Xiao Ming got a tan, which made his teeth look even whiter, and his smile resembled a crescent moon, almost dazzling.

"How was the trip? Was it smooth sailing?"

Although everyone returned unharmed, Jiang Xiaoqi couldn't help but ask a question, fearing that some danger might have occurred, leaving behind any hidden dangers or ailments.

It is absolutely necessary to arrange another medical check-up for everyone on board after they disembark; this must be done.

"Don't worry, there were no major incidents. We just almost got lost, but we brought plenty of supplies, and someone is very good at sea fishing, so we didn't lack food or water."

Lin Feng was a little embarrassed because his misjudgment had led everyone astray.

"Yes, yes, we've soaked all the yellow fruit and dried fruit you brought for everyone in water and drank it. It tastes even better with a little sugar, otherwise it's too sour."

Xiao Ming didn't understand why he had to soak yellow fruit in water every day. At first, he used fresh fruit, but later he soaked dried fruit. Although it wasn't bad to drink, it was a bit sour. Fortunately, there was plenty of sugar on the ship.

"Well, I forgot to mention at the time that it was to prevent a common disease at sea. Once it strikes, there is no cure, so prevention is the only option."

These lemons are specifically for combating this strange disease at sea; you should drink them every day.

"Haha, luckily we were obedient enough to drink every single day, and eventually we got used to it. But the most useful thing was that big guy you pulled onto the boat."

Jiang Xiaoqi understood; it must have been because the fresh water supply was running out later, and the seawater-to-fresh water device he had sent had come in handy.

"We're reluctant to take a bath, but we have no shortage of water for eating, drinking, and making tea. Mingfei, you've really been a great help!"

Xiao Ming gave an exaggerated thumbs up, and Lin Feng also looked on with admiration. If it weren't for the young master's thorough planning, they might not have been able to return safely.

He had always thought that the young master's abilities were extraordinary and his knowledge was boundless, but he never expected that the young master would still manage to shock and surprise him every time.

He studied that seawater-to-freshwater device for a long time but couldn't figure it out at all; he just found it amazing.

"It's better to be prepared than not. The amount of fresh water on board is limited, so I thought of this filtration device."

Actually, it doesn't require much technology, and it's useless for people who don't live at sea, since well water and spring water still taste better!

Both of them knew that Jiang Xiaoqi was being modest and deliberately downplaying her own contributions.

Regardless of what others think, the young master/brother-in-law is the most powerful person!

"Alright, I won't disturb your business anymore, I'm going to find my dad."

"Young master, wait a moment. The boxes that were unloaded over there are for you. Please remember to take them with you when you leave."

Lin Feng pointed to a box stacked up separately not far away, covered with a thick tarpaulin.

"Okay, thank you!"

Jiang Xiaoqi didn't ask any more questions; this was probably the tacit understanding he and Lin Feng had developed after working together for many years.

He entered the office with practiced ease, where only the clerk, Mr. Qian, was present.

"Master Qian, where are my father, Lord Qiu, and Lord Dong?"

"Young Master is here! The Master and the two other gentlemen have gone to the back. A lot of things have been unloaded from the ship and are being stored away now!"

"I see. Then I'll wait here."

Jiang Xiaoqi did not go to the warehouse at the back dock. After all, Qiu Cheng would make a list of everything, and he would take it back to the Second Prince.

Even if I went to the warehouse now, it would be a mess, so I'd better not go and make things worse.

Just as he was about to untie the water pouch tied around his waist, Master Qian handed him freshly brewed tea.

Jiang Xiaoqi raised an eyebrow; this Master Qian was still as good at handling things as ever.

"Thank you, Mr. Qian. Please go about your business. There's no need for you to sit here with me."

Jiang Xiaoqi wasn't oblivious to the thick stacks of ledgers on the desk; he figured Master Qian would be working until dawn to finish reading them.

If I were to take up someone else's work time for nothing, it would seem rather unethical.

"Yes, young master, please make yourself at home. If you need anything, please call me anytime."

It's not wrong for Master Qian to refer to himself as a subordinate, since his and Master Xing's monthly wages have always been paid through Liuxiang Pavilion's accounts, and Jiang Xiaoqi is their real boss.

After drinking a cup of tea and waiting a while, Lord Qiu led Dong Jin, Jiang Wenqing, Master Xing, and others out of the storeroom and headed towards the office.

"Hahahaha, what a bumper harvest! What a huge harvest! I never expected that this trip would not only not result in a loss, but would actually make a considerable profit!"

Before he arrived, his voice preceded his arrival; it was Qiu Cheng's laughter.

Jiang Xiaoqi stood up and went out to greet everyone before they entered.

"Lord Qiu, what makes you so happy? I heard you laughing heartily from afar. Did you find some gold?"

"Hahaha, almost there, almost there. It's almost the same as not finding any gold!"

Before entering the house, Qiu Cheng kept everyone in suspense, but he didn't keep it a secret for long, since he was accompanied by the man's father, brother-in-law, and trusted advisor.

Hey~ So Qiu Cheng is the only outsider in the whole house?

Qiu Cheng wasn't one to dwell on things. After sitting down and drinking several large gulps of tea, he finally explained the situation regarding the warehouse's inventory.

"Anyway, these are pretty much all the items. I'll make a list later, and Lord Jiang can take a look at it then."

"Then I'll trouble you, Lord Qiu. I happen to have a letter from your family here, so I brought it over on my way."

Qiu Cheng knew, of course, that his family wouldn't write to him; if his wife missed him, she would naturally come to visit him by carriage.

As for that brat Qiu Feng, he probably won't even remember his father.

That leaves only the Second Prince; it's not hard to guess at all.

"Very well, thank you for making this trip, Lord Jiang."

"It was just on my way. I happened to be off today and went to the county government to visit my father, but I didn't expect to find him there."

Jiang Wenqing turned to look at his son, his face showing surprise.

My son's grown up, and he's starting to value his father more? Hmm, I'm a little overwhelmed by this.

"That's the principle. It's my fault. I called Magistrate Jiang here early this morning to help, and we've been busy until now."

“It’s alright. My father is a local official, and matters within Tongzhou are matters of the Tongzhou County Government. Besides, my father is quite capable and needs an opportunity to demonstrate his abilities.”

Qiu Cheng was also a little surprised. Could it be that he was really on the way? He really did come to visit Magistrate Jiang on purpose. Sigh, look at the relationship between father and son. His own son is also off today, why doesn't he know to come to the dock to visit his old father?

Hearing his own son say that he was quite capable, Jiang Wenqing was somewhat dazed.

Me? Jiang Wenqing, not bad at all? Am I not bad at all?

My son praised me! He praised me! He praised me in front of so many people!