Yi Shuihan remained silent for a long while before saying softly, "In the end, you just want my body."

Xiao Qingyin: "That's not entirely true. You have a pretty good personality, and you're quite innocent."

Yi Shuihan: "..."

They talk as if they've seen it all.

Does she have more than just Bai Musheng as an old flame?

Yi Shuihan's brow twitched, as if he could see spring walking lightly toward him.

The phrase "remain faithful to one's husband until death" probably doesn't exist in this woman's dictionary.

"Is the social atmosphere this open in Yizhou?"

He probed.

He had been to all the prefectures of Xi Kingdom, so he knew the customs and atmosphere of Yi Prefecture well.

I just wanted to know what her country was like.

Xiao Qingyin was taken aback for a moment, and when she understood the implication of his words, she said jokingly, "Yes, our culture is very open. If we get along, we stay together; if we don't, we part ways. Even if we get married, we can still do our own thing."

"..."

No wonder she acts like a female hooligan all the time; apparently, in their country, sex is as common as eating and drinking tea.

Yi Shuihan suddenly became a little anxious.

"This is Da Xi, you'd better be a little more reserved."

Xiao Qingyin sighed.

“I’ve been very reserved. Look, I didn’t go to Qingfeng Pavilion, I didn’t watch the actors, and I didn’t throw handkerchiefs or fruits on the street. I just glanced at you a few more times.”

Now that you mention it, it does sound rather reserved... just kidding!

Yi Shuihan sighed, realizing it was best not to reason with this woman; she had countless twisted ideas in her head.

"It's getting late, I should go. Could you please arrange some English lessons for me? I can set aside an hour each day to study."

"This course is charged by the hour."

Xiao Qingyin reminded her.

"No problem, how much per hour?"

"One hundred taels."

"..."

Even though Yi Shuihan was not short of money, he still felt the pinch when he heard her quote.

One hundred taels a day, that's three thousand taels a month. Even the salaries of those court officials who toil from dawn till dusk don't amount to hers.

Xiao Qingyin raised an eyebrow.

"What? You think it's too expensive? You can also consider meat..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yi Shuihan interrupted him.

"It's not expensive at all. Unique knowledge is definitely worth the money."

At worst, he'll just buy fewer horses and drink fewer bottles of wine.

Out of caution, he asked one more question: "How long would it take to reach your level?"

"It's hard to say. If you're like me, with a talent for languages ​​and a diligent habit of memorizing words, two years should be enough. Otherwise, you might study for eight or ten years and still not be able to speak."

Yi Shuihan: "..."

Will he still have enough money to buy horses for the rest of his life?

...

After Yi Shuihan left, Xiao Qingyin did some calculations.

One student earns 3,000 taels a month, ten students earn 30,000 taels a month, one hundred students earn 300,000 taels a month...

There's more purpose in training programs.

Teaching one is teaching, teaching a hundred is also teaching, so why not just open a large class?

Then set up a training school, with a branch in each state, to create the number one training institution in Xiguo?

She got a little excited and then lost interest.

Few people in Xi Kingdom even know of the existence of Yi Kingdom, so who would spend a fortune learning English like Yi Jiu?

Let's just stick to selling medicine.

The pharmacy was renovated the day before the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Xiao Qingyin took Yun Zhao and Yun Shu to inspect the goods.

"The shop only sells prepared medicines. I have set up a separate courtyard as a workshop. The medicine-making master is already on his way to the capital and will arrive in a few days."

I also have a partner in Yizhou, who will come over to visit and mentor you all.

Yun Zhao and Yun Shu were finally at ease.

The shop's affairs are simple, except for the bookkeeping which is a bit troublesome. There are also people who teach you step by step, so it's hard to mess it up.

"We'll do our best," Yun Shu said energetically.

Xiao Qingyin smiled.

Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of a figure peeking around, but as soon as she looked over, the figure quickly retreated.

She recognized him as Doctor Gou.

The group of merchants who caused trouble last time were imprisoned in the Jingzhao Prefecture. The leader, a man with a mustache, confessed that it was Doctor Gou who instigated them.

Dr. Gou vehemently denied it, and with no evidence, the man with the mustache had no choice but to take responsibility himself.

Xiao Qingyin became wary.

If this Dr. Gou behaves herself, that's fine. But if she dares to cause trouble again, don't blame her for being ruthless.

"Sister Yin, there's a lantern festival tomorrow, let's go see it together."

Yun Shu said with a beaming smile.

"I'm afraid I can't go."

A hint of helplessness flashed across Xiao Qingyin's face.

"I have to attend the palace banquet."

She wasn't interested in these kinds of official banquets, but since the invitations had already been sent to her, she had no choice but to go.

"Is the palace banquet held at Yichun Garden?" Yun Shu suddenly opened her eyes wide. "I heard there's a chrysanthemum exhibition and a lantern exhibition there, it's so beautiful."

“Okay,” Xiao Qingyin nodded, “I’ll tell you about it later.”

"Very good!"

...

On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Xiao Qingyin arrived at Yichun Garden at the time written on the invitation.

This royal garden is located in the western suburbs of the capital, about fifteen li from the west gate.

The garden was crowded with carriages. After getting off the carriage, Xiao Qingyin walked slowly toward the entrance.

The garden was brightly lit, with fish lanterns of all shapes and sizes hanging above the passageway, and chrysanthemums of various shapes and sizes displayed on both sides.

Every few meters you can see a light display, featuring the Jade Rabbit, Chang'e, dragons and phoenixes, and so on.

The sound of phoenix flutes stirred, and the jade pot shone brightly, creating a lively and bustling scene.

Xiao Qingyin couldn't help but think of Yi Jiu.

If that person were standing here, under the lamplight, her beautiful face would surely be even more stunning.

However, it's highly unlikely that you'll ever see him, as he never appears in public.

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