Chapter 744 746. Pulling Relations

"Soap shop?" Liang He breathed a sigh of relief. There was no conflict with the shop she was planning to open.

But this soap shop seemed to sound familiar. She turned to ask the girl beside her, "I think I've seen it on the gift list before?"

The eldest girl said quickly, "Madam, this item was indeed on the gift list sent by the Gu Mansion.

It’s just that you had everyone put everything into storage and didn’t use any of it.”

"What is that?"

"This servant did take a few glances at it," the little girl at the side said, "That day, Madam Gu also attached a sheet of instructions along with the gift list, which is used for cleaning.

And it is divided very carefully, there are areas for cleaning the face, cleaning the hands, cleaning the clothes, etc.”

"Then go back and find the thing and take a look," Liang He was reminded and suddenly remembered that this was the case.

But that day she thought they were all insignificant things, maybe just specialties brought by Jin Qianqian from somewhere, so she didn't take them seriously.

Until the next day, this soap factory quietly opened for business in East City. Some people bought some soap out of curiosity to try, and then the trend became unstoppable. The originally unknown shop gradually became lively.

"This place is still too remote. We have been selling soap for so many years, but it's unheard of here." Lichun looked at the account book and couldn't hide the smile on his face.

“The distance between the two places is too far, and some merchants are unwilling to go this way.

I think we need to add more people to our soap workshop, otherwise we will run out of supply soon."

Minghai reminded Lichun, "Ask the master later if he wants to buy a few more maids."

Lichun agreed with this and went back to the mansion with his men, holding the account book and the entire day's income.

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Gu Wenheng didn't expect to see Ning Yuchen as soon as he entered Hexi County.

"Master Gu, you have worked hard on the journey. Please come this way."

Gu Wenheng, "Where is your prefect?"

"Reporting to the Lord, Lord Luo went to inspect the terraced fields in various places a few days ago and accidentally sprained his foot. He is now recuperating in the mansion and is unable to come to greet you. I specially asked this humble official to welcome you here."

Ning Yuchenhui was here to welcome the guests on behalf of the prefect, but he was only relying on the fact that he had taken the imperial examinations in the same year as Gu Wenheng and had worked in the Hanlin Academy together with him, so he was able to bypass the co-prefect and be responsible for receiving Gu Wenheng and his party.

Gu Wenheng immediately asked with concern, "Sprained your foot? What did the doctor say? You must rest well."

"It's mainly because the mountain road is too rugged, and I sprained it without paying attention. But I've already asked a doctor to see it, and it's nothing serious. I just need to rest for a few days.

Lord Luo has already set up a welcoming banquet at the government office. My Lords, please come this way." Ning Yuchen walked to Gu Wenheng's side to show his close relationship with him.

"Master Gu, we haven't seen each other for some time. Are you doing well?"

Gu Wenheng, "Thank you for your concern, let's go see Lord Luo first!"

A flash of shame and anger crossed Ning Yuchen's face. He could feel the mocking expressions of his colleagues without even turning around.

He secretly hated Gu Wenheng for being so disrespectful to him, but due to his status, he could only swallow his anger and lead the way with a false smile.

"Lord Luo," Gu Wenheng saw Magistrate Luo being carried by several yamen runners at the gate as soon as he arrived at the yamen, "thank you for waiting here."

After some pleasantries, the two parties entered the county government office and took their seats.

The simple hospitality made the smile on Gu Wenheng's face even more sincere.

Prefect Luo had the food on the table removed, and then he moved the account books for these days onto the table. "My humble servant's body is really not up to the task, and I had to have an accident on this important day. I hope you will forgive me. These account books have been prepared, please check them."

Gu Wenheng asked the Gu brothers who followed him to move the account books aside to do the calculations, and then he started talking to Magistrate Luo about his family.

"I've heard that Hexi County has many mountains and few villages. I'm really shocked after coming all the way here."

Gu Wenheng recalled that when he came here, sometimes he didn't have the chance to stay in the village for two days in a row. They spent two days in a row wandering through the jungle, and he was deeply moved.

"Alas, this is also what worries me. Since the beginning of winter, wild animals have been running down from the mountains to harm the land. In previous years, at this time, government offices in various places were busy.

This year, thanks to your Excellency, we were able to find the border town commander to help clear out some of the rebellions, giving the people here a break."

Magistrate Luo spoke sincerely. This time of year was the most headache-inducing time for him in previous years, but this year it was relatively easy for him.

Gu Wenheng, "In that case, I will submit a memorial and ask the border city commander to help with the rectification every year."

Upon hearing this, Prefect Luo struggled to stand up and salute, "Master Gu is very kind. I would like to thank you on behalf of the people of this area."

Gu Wenheng quickly helped him sit down, "Lord Luo, please forgive me for my dishonesty. It is our duty to serve the people..."

Ning Yuchen glanced over here from time to time. Gu Wenheng really didn't give him any face at all. From the first time they met and greeted each other, to now, he treated him as if he were a stranger.

When I first started working, I mentioned to my local colleagues more than once that this Censor Gu Wenheng had worked with me before. How would he get along with these colleagues in the future with Gu Wenheng's attitude now?

He gritted his teeth and secretly hated her, but had to find an opportunity to move forward.

Seeing that they were chatting happily, he took the tea from the clerk and walked over to refill their tea himself.

Gu Wenheng thought he was just a minor official serving him and only talked to Lord Luo about the progress of the terraced fields.

Ning Yuchen took advantage of the opportunity and suddenly said when they paused, "Master Gu, I wonder if you have exchanged letters with Brother He Nan?

It's rare for us to be in the same place, and he seems a little lonely when he goes to the province alone."

Gu Wenheng's face flashed with displeasure, but he said, "In this world, separations and reunions happen every day.

Lord He is also serving His Majesty faithfully in the provincial capital, Lord Ning, please do not make such nonsense. "

Ning Yuchen didn't expect that he failed to build a closer relationship, but was scolded instead. The smile on his face was a little off. "Yes, I was talking nonsense."

Prefect Luo looked up at him and said, "Lord Ning, I am not feeling well. Please come and greet the other lords."

Ning Yuchen knew that this was a way for him to escape, so he lowered his head and quickly agreed.

After the people left, Prefect Luo said, "I heard that Lord Ning and you are both in the Hanlin Academy and you have a good relationship, so I thought of asking him to greet you."

"We are acquaintances," Gu Wenheng did not want to say more, and turned around to ask about the government affairs of Hexi County.

Magistrate Luo smiled and immediately understood the deeper meaning, and continued to introduce what Gu Wenheng had said.

Gu Wenheng stayed in Hexi County for a few days, and then took his men to the border town to express his gratitude to several border town defenders.

(End of this chapter)