Zhou Anran and Xiao Yuxi were startled. Although they were currently still having doubts, they still perked up to listen to Xiao Qingya's inner thoughts more.
After all, it was better safe than sorry.
[Hmm, let me read it… Oh, the family that had put an order to buy my sisters' scented sachets does not show up, so in order not to disappoint Mother and eldest sister, my second brother and second sister stay in the village market to sell the scented sachets.]
The scented sachets made by Xiao Yuxi and Xiao Yuyan were popular because they were quite effective, so many people often buy them.
[The first buyer who bought the scented sachet is a maid from a travelling merchant family who has been suffering from insomnia. But because the merchant's daughter is interested in the scent, she tried to sniff it. In the end, she developed rashes.]
Xiao Yuxi bit her lip, unconsciously inspecting the scented sachet in her tray. They were just freshly made from the dried herbs she and her sister found in the back mountain.
Is there something wrong with the herbs?
Before she could open and check on one of them, her little sister's next words made her face turn pale.
[The merchant's daughter is enraged and orders her family's guards to beat up my brother and sister. They have to stay in bed for days after that.]
"Mother…" Xiao Yuxi called out. She already couldn't wait to rush over to the village market and stop the plot in her little sister's words from happening.
"I suddenly remember that Second Brother and Yan'er still lack a few scented sachets from the number that a customer had ordered. I will go and deliver the rest."
Before Zhou Anran could respond, Xiao Yuxi already ran toward the village market, stuffing some scented sachets roughly into her pocket.
[Huh? My eldest sister is fierce, but I hope that she won't get beaten too…]
Clearly, Xiao Qingya was still feeling lethargic because she had just recovered from her fever. She soon fell asleep again.
Zhou Anran adjusted her daughter's sleeping posture and glanced in the direction where her eldest daughter had left thoughtfully.
What if it isn't only her who can hear little Ya's thoughts? She needed to confirm it. Her eldest daughter's panicked expression was too strange; she clearly wasn't the greedy type who would worry about missing a little bit of money.
So, she must have heard little Ya's inner thoughts, too.
At this moment, she was really praying that her guess was correct. Xiao Yuxi was a brave girl, and Xiao Yuyan had a sharp mind but lacked courage. If these two could work together, they wouldn't suffer much, even with the impulsive Xiao Fenghao around.
Zhou Anran had been pacing back and forth worriedly. Unfortunately, she could neither bring Xiao Qingya nor leave her behind. Otherwise, she would have gone to the village market herself to prevent the bad plot from happening.
Meanwhile, at the market, the Xiao siblings' stall had its first customer just as Xiao Qingya had described.
The girl was wearing a plain cotton outfit, definitely better quality than an ordinary farmer's best clothes. Only a merchant family could afford to give such fine clothing for their maids.
Xiao Yuxi's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. Before the customer could finish the transaction, Xiao Yuxi appeared with a disheveled appearance, panting.
"Second Brother, Yan'er…" She paused to catch her breath. "Miss Wang is going to be a bit late in picking up the order, but her guard will come to pick it up later. I almost forgot to tell you two about this."
"Then this…" Xiao Yuyan was at a loss.
The customer already wore a displeased expression. Xiao Yuxi turned to the maid and said unabashedly, "Pretty sister, I am sorry, we can't sell the scented sachets to you."
She had an apologetic expression on her face. "But if you are still interested in our scented sachets, we will reserve one for you, with some discount too!"
The customer's annoyance faded slightly. She had heard people talking that the scented sachets from this stall were effective for insomnia, so she went to try one for herself. She just didn't expect to encounter such an unprofessional thing today.
"Can't you really sell one for me today?" She asked with a tone of disapproval, but there was no longer any anger on her face.
"I am really sorry." Xiao Yuxi shook her head. "You can come back tomorrow, pretty sister. We will definitely compensate for it."
Her business mind was suddenly online. She understood deeply that preserving the customer's trust was more important than petty gain.
"How about this? If you come again tomorrow, we will give you one free sample. For the next transaction after that, we will also give you a discount." Xiao Yuxi was quite eloquent.
The customer stole a discreet glance at Xiao Fenghao, still indecisive whether she should kick up more fuss or stop there. Xiao Yuxi kicked her older brother's feet under the table, and the latter widened his eyes in disbelief.
Before he could protest, Xiao Yuxi gave him a look.
Xiao Fenghao understood that they were in tight funds after they called Physician Li last night, so he could only begrudgingly do what his sister wanted.
"Miss, I can guarantee that what my sister said is true." He smiled a little stiffly.
The customer's annoyance completely faded, and she nodded. "I will come back tomorrow. Don't forget your promise!"
Anyway, the merchant family she served would still stay in this place for a while.
"Of course, you are so pretty, Sister. We will definitely remember you and your beautiful face." Xiao Yuxi cracked a grin.
Her other two siblings just realized how shameless their sister could be. Their mouths twitched, and they had to resist the urge to walk away and pretend she wasn't their sister!
Once the customer walked away, Xiao Yuxi heaved a sigh of relief. She grabbed one scented sachet from the box and tore it open.
"Elder Sister, what are you doing?" Xiao Yuyan was shocked.