Chapter 27 Ji Zixuan is not a thing in the pool

Since so many doctors say so, this medicine may not be a product of the Tang Dynasty at all.

Shen Junheng crushed the medicine, dipped a little bit of it in his mouth and tasted it. It was a little sweet, neither the sweetness of sucrose and honey, nor the sweetness of industrial saccharin.

Shen Junheng felt that this was most likely not the medicine she brought from the 21st century.

Even if it was something from the 21st century, how did she get it to Tang Chaolai? Could it be a portable space? Or perhaps a system mall? Shen Junheng suddenly realized that it was very likely that the medicine came from a space or system mall. After all, many male and female protagonists in time-travel novels have systems or space, so this is not uncommon.

A time traveler, possessing a space or system, proficient in medicine and medicine making, Ji Zixuan actually had such a powerful cheat code, no wonder she was so bragging about it. Shen Junheng remembered that those with such cheat codes were usually protagonists in online novels.

Why does a character like Ji Zixuan appear in the world of the book?

Shen Junheng was confused.

At dawn the next day, she went back to her parents' home.

When Meng Zhaoniang and Hou Yufen saw her coming, they were overjoyed and hurriedly called Chen Yaochai to play leaf games with them.

The way to play Leaf Game is a little bit similar to the Mahjong she played in her previous life. In the Tang Dynasty where there were no mobile phones or other electronic products, Shen Junheng still liked this entertainment very much and often came to play with them.

Shen Junheng felt that such days were quite comfortable. It would be wonderful if he could lie down like this forever.

When Shen Xiu returned from court, she went to the study to find him.

After a few pleasantries, Shen Junheng asked, "Dad, I heard that an official named Ji came to the Ministry of Revenue recently. He was transferred from the local area."

Shen Xiu put down the scroll in his hand and said, "The new noble in the Ministry of Revenue is in the limelight. Why are you asking him?"

"I met her daughter, Ji Zixuan, at the Princess's residence yesterday. She's a talented writer, and I'd really like to get to know her, so I asked Dad about her family background."

Chen Xiu pondered for a moment and said, "His father's name is Ji Zheng, from Heyang. He served as the eighth-rank county magistrate for thirteen years, always working diligently and without any mistakes. Last year, when Ji Zixuan came of age, the county magistrate's son took a fancy to her and proposed to her. The magistrate's son was not only unattractive, but also spent his days in prostitutes. Ji Zixuan refused to marry him. But the magistrate's son was a powerful figure, so his father didn't dare to offend the county magistrate. How could he refuse to marry her just because she said so? Ji Zixuan, however, was a strong-willed person and committed suicide by jumping into the lake."

"Jumped into the lake?" Shen Junheng couldn't help but ask, "Was he rescued?"

Chen Xiu shook his head and continued, "No one rescued her. When she was pulled ashore, she was already dead. Strangely enough, the Ji family even prepared a coffin, but just as they were about to close it, she suddenly sat up and opened her eyes."

"It's so weird, is it haunted?"

"The Ji family believed the same thing at the time, and immediately invited a master to perform a ritual at their house. However, after two rounds of the house, the master only caught two Huang Daxians and found no demons or ghosts. After Ji Zixuan woke up, she went to the county magistrate alone. Somehow, she managed to get the magistrate to agree to cancel the engagement. From then on, the Ji family's fortunes turned, and good things happened one after another. In just one year, Ji Zixuan not only made the Ji family wealthy, but also promoted her father to the position of county magistrate. Not long after her father was promoted to county magistrate, he was rewarded by the emperor for his outstanding political achievements and transferred to the Ministry of Revenue. From then on, the family moved to the capital. Because the Ji family's newly purchased house was adjacent to the princess's palace, Princess Chenghuan invited Ji Zixuan to a banquet."

"Dad, why do you think Ji Zheng was able to be transferred to the capital because of Ji Zixuan?"

"Ji Zheng is a cautious and careful person, but he lacks ability. He often fails to respond to tasks assigned to him promptly, and only completes them the next day. If he were truly capable, how could he have served as a mere county magistrate for thirteen years? I've already sent people to investigate, and all his achievements in his hometown were achieved with the advice and counsel of Ji Zixuan. Ji Zixuan is truly exceptional, and truly a rare talent."

Shen Xiu's words showed some praise for Ji Zixuan.

Shen Junheng mentally analyzed that the original Ji Zixuan must have died when she jumped into the lake, and the current Ji Zixuan had traveled through time. This time traveler immediately sought money and promoted her stepfather, clearly possessing both ambition and considerable ability.

Her father could see that she was extraordinary, so she must have come to Beijing to achieve great things.

But the wealth and luxury of the capital are so dazzling, and I wonder how high she will eventually fly.

Shen Junheng smiled and said, "Dad, do you think Ji Zixuan is more talented, or is your daughter more talented?"

Chen Xiu said with a doting look in his eyes, "No matter how good other people's daughters are, they are not even a fraction as good as my Ah Heng. Ah Heng doesn't need to compare with anyone, nor does she need to be particularly talented. Dad has only one hope for Ah Heng."

"What is it?"

"I only wish Ah Heng a safe and smooth life."

When Shen Junheng heard this, the corners of his eyes couldn't help but turn red.

She thought that this was the love that all parents had for their children. In her previous life, she had never felt any affection from her family, so whenever the Shen family treated her well or expressed their love, she would be deeply moved and feel incredibly happy.

After chatting with the Shen family for a long time, Shen Junheng left after dinner.

Shen Junheng had already won a lot of money playing leaf games, and when she left, Meng Zhaoniang had people stuff a lot of things into her carriage, including food, toys, and daily necessities.

Even when Shen Junheng casually mentioned that the lotus flowers in the pond were so beautiful, Meng Zhaoniang had someone go down to the pond to pick a dozen branches and put them in a porcelain vase, and let her take both the flowers and the vase away.

Every time they came, they would eat and take things with them. Shen Junheng smiled very happily and never exchanged pleasantries with them.

On the way home, Liu Xiaodie looked at the carriage filled with goodies and joked, "Miss, if you come a few more times, you'll empty the house."

Shen Junheng smiled and said, "With my father's strength, I wouldn't be able to move all of them even if there were ten of them."

Liu Xiaodie smiled and said, "That's true. With the master's support, Miss will have a life of luxury and no worries."

Shen Junheng's eyes turned slightly, as if he was thinking about something.

After Shen Junheng returned to Fanshuiju, he took out a list and counted her dowry and the things that the Shen family usually gave her.

No matter how good the Shen family is to her, and how warm her heart is, she will not pin her hopes of getting by on them. No matter how powerful and wealthy the Shen family is, it is not the foundation of her life.

After all, in the original plot of the book, the Shen family was eventually ransacked.

According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, only the dowry belonged to her own private property. Although her dowry was generous, there were many places to spend the money, and it was inevitable that she would spend all the money.

Her dowry originally included nine shops in a prosperous area, but because the original owner had no interest in running them, they made almost no profit.

If she applied modern business concepts, it would not be difficult for her to turn those nine shops into profitable ones or even make a lot of money. However, doing so would destroy the original owner's reputation as a poor manager, which would simply arouse suspicion and jealousy.