After promoting Zhao Chunsheng, Yun Xi naturally didn't forget the other shop assistants.
She not only paid off their wages on the spot, but also promised them additional rewards if they sold goods to boost their morale. Just like Zhao Chunsheng, they would have opportunities for continuous promotion!
However, correspondingly, those who failed to make a single sale within three months would be dismissed and never re - employed.
Yun Xi's adjustments seemed to instantly bring vitality to the once - lifeless shop. Everyone cast off their confusion and was eager to try.
Learning that the former shopkeeper had woken up, Yun Xi immediately took the key to the warehouse from his hand. After checking the quantity of the goods inside, she sent the man directly to the yamen.
Since the damage to the antique items in the shop was also caused by this man, even if she couldn't hold Qi Rong accountable, she should at least find a scapegoat.
The shopkeeper would not be released from prison until he compensated for all the losses in the shop!
Watching Yun Xi's series of actions, Yu Zhu was extremely impressed and said happily:
"Miss, your move is so brilliant! You've not only punished the shopkeeper but also recovered the losses of the shop. It's truly killing two birds with one stone!"
After interrogation, it turned out that this shopkeeper was just as bad as Jiang Qing! Not only was he neglectful of his duties, but he was also bold enough to mortgage the shop deed to the gambling house.
No one would believe he was innocent!
He was so audacious. He must have pocketed a great deal of benefits in the past. Now, it was time for him to spit it all out!
"By the way, miss, what if he shifts the blame onto others and refuses to compensate?" Yu Zhu worried.
After all, the items were smashed by the order of the King of Xian. If the blame was shifted back to the king, should they still claim the compensation or not?
Seeing Yu Zhu's dilemma, Yun Xi tapped her forehead with a smile and said:
"Don't worry. He doesn't have the guts!"
Not only did she not want to provoke Qi Rong, but the shopkeeper was also more afraid of him. Unless he wanted to die!
Her ultimate goal in doing this was not to recover the losses. More importantly, she was using the shopkeeper as an example to intimidate others.
Let the other shops take notice!
Anyway, such a person couldn't provide any useful information and was of no use.
She would slowly gain experience. If this shop showed improvement within three months, the problems of the other shops would be gradually solved!
In short, she would never let the Jiang family get their way!
Dealing with the shop's affairs took a lot of time. By the time Yun Xi and her entourage came out of the yamen, it was getting late.
It was already winter. It was freezing cold. The cold wind blew open the carriage curtain, and Yun Xi couldn't help shivering. She wrapped the white fox fur around her tightly.
"Miss, warm your hands."
Yu Zhu handed her a hand warmer. Yun Xi immediately hugged it in her arms and huddled up contentedly.
Just as Yun Xi was about to urge the carriage to go faster, the carriage suddenly jolted and stopped.
Yun Xi leaned backward, and her head banged against the carriage. The beautiful scenery in her mind instantly vanished.
"What's going on?"
Yun Xi rubbed the back of her head and lifted the curtain discontentedly.
She didn't know how much more suffering her head would endure today. The place where she had bumped into Qi Rong still ached faintly, and now there was another bump on the back of her head!
"Miss, there's someone blocking the way ahead."
Before the coachman could finish his words, there was a sudden scream! Along with the sound of the long whip cutting through the air, the coachman rolled off the carriage. The horse neighed and reared up, and the carriage shook violently.
A cold gust of wind blew in. A tall figure suddenly walked in. Without hesitation, he grabbed Yun Xi around the waist and carried her out of the carriage.
"Why is it you again!"
The familiar smell of pine resin mixed with the smell of alcohol. After seeing Qi Rong's face clearly, Yun Xi's face fell, and she almost cried.
She struggled hard, trying to break free, but Qi Rong's arm was like an iron clamp, and his steps were as steady as a mountain.
"What on earth do you want!" Yun Xi roared angrily.
She should have known this man was vindictive. She shouldn't have bumped her head against him at that time!
It was he who smashed her shop first, and she hadn't even asked him for compensation!
Now he remembered to settle the score with her. What was this all about!
"Miss! Let go of our miss!"
Yu Zhu rushed out of the carriage in a hurry and tried to snatch Yun Xi from Qi Rong's hands. However, Qi Rong gave her a cold look, and Yu Zhu immediately turned pale and trembled. But she still clung tightly to Yun Xi's leg.
Feeling like she was about to be torn in two, Yun Xi was on the verge of tears.
Worried that Qi Rong would hurt Yu Zhu, she told her:
"Yu Zhu, go back with the coachman first. I'll return to the mansion later."
Seeing Yu Zhu shaking her head, Yun Xi comforted her:
"Don't worry. He won't do anything to me."
If Qi Rong wanted to kill her, she would have died many times already and wouldn't have lasted until now.
She just didn't know what madness Qi Rong was having at this moment. If she resisted him stubbornly, she would surely be the one to suffer.
As soon as her voice fell, as if deliberately going against her, Qi Rong lifted his hand and threw her onto the horse's back. The rough movement made Yun Xi dizzy, and she almost fainted.
"Miss!"
Yu Zhu exclaimed and quickened her pace to chase after them, but Qi Rong mounted the horse and rode away.
The biting cold wind and the bumpy journey made Yun Xi feel dizzy and as if her internal organs were shifting.
Her face was pale, and her fingers dug deeply into Qi Rong's calf. She gasped weakly:
"I feel so sick. Let me down quickly."
Sometimes, she really suspected that she had committed many evil deeds in her previous life or killed Qi Rong's whole family. Otherwise, God wouldn't have sent him to torture her like this.
He was more sticky than dog - skin plaster and couldn't be shaken off!
Qi Rong's eyes were cold, unmoved, and he seemed to feel no pain in his leg.
Yun Xi tried to raise her neck and took a look at him. She only saw his handsome side profile, like an ice sculpture, as if he was born cold - hearted.
Feeling more and more dizzy and her eyelids heavier, before long, Yun Xi fainted.
In the darkness, it seemed that someone was holding her in their arms. The warm breath made her unconsciously yearn for it, and she snuggled deeper into the person's arms.
The Mansion of the King of Xian
Hearing the familiar sound of horse hooves, the guard Zhan Feng immediately led several other guards out.
Seeing the woman in Qi Rong's arms, Zhan Feng's pupils constricted. He immediately knelt at Qi Rong's feet and said anxiously:
"My lord, people have come from over there and are waiting in the secret chamber. They hope you can go there quickly!"
There was bad news from the border, and the lord wasn't in the mansion. They had almost searched everywhere like crazy. Unexpectedly, the lord was drunk and brought this woman back!
Seeing Zhan Feng's gaze, Qi Rong's eyes sharpened. Then he flung his black cloak and covered Yun Xi tightly. He said coldly:
"Bind her up and lock her in the dungeon! Deal with other matters tomorrow!"
"My lord!"
Zhan Feng frowned and was about to say something more, but Qi Rong kicked him on the shoulder and shouted sternly:
"Get out of here!"
He hugged Yun Xi tightly and walked quickly towards the courtyard.