Besides morning exercises, Qin Susu also followed Qiu Yan every day to learn medical skills.

Studying medicine is not an easy thing; it requires long-term perseverance.

Qin Susu had only just started learning when she was already thinking about giving up...

With the arrival of herbs and jade, Qiu Yan's business in Baiyang officially commenced.

These days, not only Qiu Yanyou is busy, but Qiu Ling'er and Qin Susu are also extremely busy.

Qiu Yan always does a good job of pre-opening publicity.

As usual, Qiu Yan wrote a lot of flyers for publicity.

In modern times, this method might seem a bit outdated, but in ancient times, it was a precedent.

Moreover, the effect is excellent.

For propaganda purposes, she used Ling Qi and his group of four.

These four people have been living a retirement life ever since they came to Shangjin.

Ling Qi missed Ling Chuyi, and as soon as she arrived, she sent a letter to her aunt by carrier pigeon.

Now, the four of them have become Qiu Yan's followers.

Four men dressed identically, each with their own subordinates, were handing out flyers all over the street, attracting a lot of attention.

In the Hall of Forget-Worries, Qiu Ling'er, Qin Susu, and several maids and servants newly purchased by Qiu Yan began busily setting up the furnishings.

Sui Yu was at peace, and there were also several maids and servants.

Gu Qian went to the palace to discuss important matters with His Majesty, while Qiu Yan, accompanied by Feng Hua and Liu Sha, the maids in charge of the project, supervised the work at the jade shop.

On the way, Qiu Yan thought about Gu Qian's instructions to her, a faint smile on her face.

Gu Qian always wanted her to stay at home and be his wife, but she refused.

Gu Qian was very troubled by this; even though his wife was pregnant, he couldn't get any peace and quiet.

Whose wife or young lady doesn't live a life of luxury at home?

Qiu Yan said that she hasn't done anything yet.

In fact, she really didn't have to do anything.

Doesn't everything have servants?

Qiu Yan looked at the servants bustling around inside the jade shop and nodded in satisfaction.

In the blink of an eye, outside the shop,

Madam Qin, dressed in magnificent attire, appeared outside their jade shop.

Her arrival was quite sudden.

Moreover, behind him was a beautiful young girl dressed in a pale yellow dress.

Qiu Yan raised her eyes slightly, her gaze turning cold.

Why is she here?

Could it be that they've come looking for Gu Qian?

She found this Qin woman irritating.

Madam Qin smiled, her eyes crinkling. "You own this jade shop?"

Qiu Yan nodded. To prevent Qin Shi from disturbing the shop's preparations, she shook her head at Feng Hua and Liu Sha, who looked wary, indicating that they should stay inside and help.

Then, they moved outside the shop.

"Madam Duan, what brings you here?"

Her voice was cold, and at first, Madam Qin was neither angry nor annoyed.

"Qiu Yan, we're family, we can't be so distant. I've come to see you today to discuss important matters."

Qiu Yan shook her head, thinking to herself that Qin Shi must have come to upset her.

"I'm busy."

Qiu Yan refused outright, and Madam Ding's expression changed.

Then, she turned her gaze to the girl behind her.

Sigh, look at her niece Qin Man, so well-educated and reasonable.

Then look at Qiu Yan, she's cold and aloof.

She had some doubts about how Gu Qian could have taken a liking to Qiu Yan.

When Qin Man saw Qiu Yan, her eyes were full of humility.

She lowered her eyes, glanced cautiously at Qiu Yan, and then took her wrist in a conciliatory manner.

"This must be my cousin's wife."

Qiu Yan withdrew her hand in disgust and stepped back.

She perfectly captured the subtle hint of disdain in the girl's eyes.

Thinking to himself, could it be that the Qin family is planning to put women around Gu Qian?

Qiu Yan's actions made Qin Man feel wronged.

This caused Qin's liver blood to rush to his head.

However, she managed to control her emotions.

She smiled kindly, her eyes lingering on Qiu Yan and Qin Man.

She couldn't stand Qiu Yan no matter what.

"Don't take this the wrong way, but you and our Qian'er are currently in a precarious situation, which isn't a good solution."

Qiu Yan: "Isn't this a solution if the name isn't righteous and the words aren't proper?"

Good heavens, she and Gu Qian have been married for eight years, and they're still not officially married?

Qiu Yan was naturally not happy to hear Qin's words.

She sneered.

Honestly, she was so angry at Qin's absurd reason that she laughed.

What does she mean by this? Is she trying to drive me away from Gu Qian?

Just as he was about to retort, he heard Madam Qin continue:

"How about this, Qiu Yan? Go home and call Qian'er to come to the Prime Minister's residence. Let Qian'er and your father-in-law choose another auspicious day and hold a grand wedding for the two of you."

After Qin finished speaking, she nodded in satisfaction.

The pretty Qin Man beside her nodded in agreement.

"Aunt is so good to my cousin and his wife. Aunt, my cousin will definitely be grateful to you."

Having said that, she took Qin's wrist with one hand, and even glanced at Qiu Yan as if by accident.

Thinking to himself, if Qiu Yan didn't comply, then she would be ungrateful.

Madam Qin smiled and waved her hand.

"Sigh, as long as Qian'er stops holding a grudge against his mother, we will always be a family."

Qin Man nodded in agreement.

Qiu Yan... she's seen shameless people before.

"Madam Duan is very thoughtful. Brother Qian is truly honored to have a stepmother like you."

She clapped her hands together, making a "slap slap" sound, and a smile appeared on her face.

Seeing Qiu Yan's face change from cold words to a smile, Qin thought to herself that she must have agreed to her suggestion. "Qiu Yan, you don't need to thank me."

I thought it would be a tough opponent, but it turned out to be so easy.

Being from the countryside, he was obsessed with climbing the social ladder.

Qin coughed lightly, raised her head, and continued, "I was just thinking about fulfilling my responsibilities as a mother..."

As she was speaking, she noticed that Qiu Yan's expression suddenly changed.

Qiu Yan: "Madam Duan, Gu Qian married me with all the proper betrothal gifts and formalities, how is that not righteous or proper?!"

Is she trying to persuade Gu Qian to return to the Prime Minister's residence and acknowledge his ancestors through her?

Qin really overestimated her; she really didn't have that ability.

Qiu Yan really didn't want to explain that she and Gu Qian were already married.

She didn't expect to be able to reason with a woman like Qin.

However, the fact that she and Gu Qian had already married in Lingnan Village still needs to be made clear.

If she doesn't speak up, this woman will probably keep bothering her.

She didn't care what others thought.

However, we cannot allow this matter to be blown out of proportion.

In the future, outsiders will likely point fingers at me because of Qin's secret instigation.

Qiu Yan's words froze Qin's expression.

She saw Qiu Yan revert to her previous cold expression, her smile growing increasingly strained.

She turned around, her back to Qiu Yan, and pretended to be an elder.

"Since ancient times, children's marriages should be arranged by their parents and matchmakers. We, as parents, have no reason not to be present when Qian'er gets married." Madam Qin still smiled kindly, but her words contained a deeper meaning.

"So, Qiu Yan, I'm doing this for your sake too."

A marriage that is not approved by parents will not last long.

This was an explanation she had prepared long ago.

Filial piety is of paramount importance, and she refused to believe that Qiu Yan could have anything to refute her.

Ignoring Qiu Yan's further rebuttal, she assumed that Qiu Yan had come to a realization.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she turned around, she saw a face that made her somewhat afraid.