The eldest young master of the Xie family, Xie Xianyu, was like a spring breeze and a graceful orchid—refined, elegant, and, rarest of all, blessed with a compassionate heart.
A year ago, h...
She looked at him suspiciously, but didn't ask any more questions: "Oh."
"You run such a big shop, and you only do business with the rich. Aren't you afraid of exposing your identity?"
She has changed her nationality now, and still uses the name Bai Wei, but her face cannot be hidden after all. If her business really grows, people who used to know her will naturally recognize her.
She didn't even raise her head: "I haven't done anything wrong, what am I afraid of?"
The worst that could happen is that the ugly things between her and Xie Xianyu would get out. It doesn't matter. She has no plans to get married, so how could she be killed by the chastity arch?
Xie Xianyu felt uncomfortable because of her indifferent attitude.
His face darkened for a few seconds. Wanruo sensed a gloomy aura in him and looked up at him, wondering if he was going to look for her again.
Instead, he took out a carved pearwood box and handed it to her.
"What is this?" she asked blankly.
"Opening ceremony."
He stuffed it directly into her arms and left.
Wanruo opened the box, and inside lay a jade hairpin quietly. The hairpin was transparent and shone with a bright luster. A lifelike crabapple flower was carved at the end of the hairpin.
She frowned. What kind of opening ceremony was this?
Three days later, Jin Shang Tang officially opened. Several firecrackers went off at the door of the shop, attracting many passers-by.
Su Yue struck the gong, "Jin Shang Tang is opening today. All medicinal herbs are discounted, and you can also get a free medicine sachet for a variety of benefits, including refreshing, sleeping, and deworming! We also have a doctor on duty who will provide free consultations. Please come in and buy."
People passing by were amazed: "This herbal medicine shop is so lively and impressive, it's as good as a restaurant."
"There's a menu hanging up there. Are these all medicinal dishes? Wow, they look pretty fresh."
"Can I really see a doctor for free today?"
Su Yue smiled and said, "Of course, but it's only available during the first three days of the opening. First come, first served."
As soon as these words were spoken, a swarm of people rushed in, some to join in the fun, some to take advantage of the situation, and soon the shop became bustling.
"Why is it a female doctor? Are her medical skills good enough?" Some people couldn't help but question when they saw that it was a female doctor.
Wan Ruo said, "It's free for the first three days. If you don't see me, it's a waste. If you feel that my diagnosis is wrong, you won't suffer any loss."
“That’s right!”
Since it’s free, everyone enjoys the fun.
I had only come to join in the fun and take advantage of the situation, but I never thought this doctor was really capable. He could diagnose the root of any illness at a glance, and the prescribed medicine would always cure the disease after a few application. Even a stubborn back pain that had lasted for years could be relieved a lot by a few application of plasters.
Jinshangtang became famous in a short time, and people came to seek medical treatment and medicine in an endless stream.
The shop was bustling with activity, but a little maid hurried back to Xie's house.
"Is it really Xu Wanruo?!" The third lady's face changed.
"I can definitely see that it is my cousin! She is an expert in pharmacology and medical skills. The medicine bags sold in that shop are exactly the same as the ones you gave me before."
"How is it possible that she is still alive and has the money to open such a big shop!" Xie Xiuyun screamed.
Such a big shop, and in such a good location, must have cost thousands of taels of silver to buy, and she still relies on a monthly allowance of twenty taels of silver to survive!
Xu Wanruo, that poor orphan, actually hid so much money!
The Third Madam sneered, "I guess the First Madam probably didn't allow her in, so she staged a show to drive her out of the house."
Xie Xiuyun said anxiously, "Mom, this little bitch has been eating and drinking for free for a year, and she hasn't paid a penny! Now she casually takes out so much money to open such a big shop, we can't let her go like this!"
"Let her go? If it weren't for her, how could I have offended Master Yuan and the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion?" The Third Lady looked at him with resentment.
Originally, he thought that by using the horse bandits to kill Xie Xiuzhu, he could also make way for Xie Xiuyun, but now Xie Xiuzhu is also alive and well.
The eldest lady and the eldest master were determined to arrange Xie Xiuzhu's marriage to pave the way for the Xie family, and they carefully selected among the wealthy and noble families.
As for their three rooms, they are completely transparent.
No one was interested in Xie Xiuyun's marriage, how could Xie Xiuyun not feel resentful?
"Anyway, she is a homeless dog now. What's a mere merchant? It would be better to hand her over to Mr. Yuan to make amends and take away her hidden money." Xie Xiuyun's eyes lit up.
The third wife's property was pitifully small, and the third master loved gambling and whoring, so he had squandered the little property long ago.
The old lady knew the virtue of the third master, and ordered that he should not be given any extra property, and only be allowed to receive a monthly allowance.
Therefore, even the dowry of the eldest wife's concubine was more decent than Xie Xiuyun's.
The Third Madam said coldly, "That damn girl is very cunning, I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with her."
Last time, she bit back and hurt the Third Madam badly. She is still frightened.
Xie Xiuyun sneered: "Mom, you forgot, isn't there Xie Xiulin?"