Although she didn't understand, Xie would not teach or demand that Su Jiaoniang maximize her profits.

She was very clear about her identity. She was a servant, and a servant should act like a servant. This choice would only cost her some money, but it wouldn't cripple her life in the courtyard, nor would it leave her without a way to make a living.

There's no need to offer any advice in this situation.

As long as the masters are happy.

She made jianbing guozi (Chinese crepes) for lunch, and also prepared some light dishes and two meat dishes.

Su Jiaoniang from next door glanced at Jiang Shi outside and asked, "We haven't received many persimmons these past two days. Is it because all the ones nearby have been picked?"

Jiang's lips twitched slightly.

He said, "It was acquired by the Cai family."

"The Cai family?" Su Jiaoniang's eyes flashed with suspicion.

This suspicion quickly dissipated. She sent Cai Runiang to prison. If the Cai family truly loved Cai Runiang, they would definitely take action against her.

Now we're buying a few persimmons.

It might escalate further in the future.

What was most important in ancient times? Food!

As long as there is food, we can stay put.

Su Jiaoniang thought for a moment and then told Old Man Guo to go buy grain, at least enough for the family to eat for a year!

Old Guo nodded and walked out of his house.

Su Jiaoniang stared at Old Man Guo's retreating figure, pondering her plan to sell the carriage.

If you buy a carriage, you have to keep horses!

That's really not worth it.

After much deliberation, Su Jiaoniang decided to buy a mule to pull the cart.

Mules are not as fast as horses, but they are strong. They can be brought home to help with the harvest in spring and autumn. If you want to make tofu, you can also use a mule to grind soybeans.

In short, you won't lose money.

Just as Su Jiaoniang was about to go out, several more people signed up to learn how to make jianbing guozi (Chinese savory crepes).

Su Jiaoniang greeted them and learned that the three Wus had set up a stall in the county town and earned 300 coins on the first day. After deducting costs, each of them earned more than 100 coins. Even if business was not as good as the first day, they would still be able to make a living.

That should keep it above 50.

This is more than what men earn working hard as day laborers for landlords. In fact, they can earn back their investment in just six months.

Who wouldn't want to do this kind of business?

Su Jiaoniang took out the draft document and emphasized, "The three of them were able to make money because they were the first to get a piece of the pie..."

What is a cake?

"That's not important!"

“If you learn how to sell in the county town, you will inevitably disperse the flow of people there, and everyone will earn less money. If you are ambitious, you can go to other places, such as the next county or the provincial capital, to do business!”

Su Jiaoniang explained the possible future situation clearly, and none of the people who came to learn left.

If you're going to the next county, go to the county seat.

A tree dies when transplanted, but a person thrives.

The neighboring county isn't that far away; I only need to be able to go home once a month.

Thus, after the agreement was signed, Su Jiaoniang brought the person to Xie Shi's side and arranged for Xie Shi to teach her.

Upon receiving another ten taels of silver, Su Jiaoniang vaguely felt that a life of wealth and luxury was within her reach.

She walked towards the county town.

The county town was still the same, except that the cake shop that had just opened was now closed, and Su Jiaoniang had a bad feeling.

As I walked towards the Cai family's house, I passed by the clinic and saw Granny Tang hurrying away.

At this moment, Granny Tang's face was not very good, and her clothes were a bit wrinkled. She carried a medicine bag in her hand and walked towards the Cai family.

Thinking of her cooperation with Madam Feng and the recent actions of the Cai family, Su Jiaoniang wanted to stop Granny Tang to ask her some questions, but she disappeared the moment she turned the corner.

Su Jiaoniang frowned; she keenly sensed that Granny Tang was avoiding her.

He stopped walking and headed towards the Cai family's house.

However, this time she couldn't even get through the Cai family's gate.

"I say, Madam Su, you'd better leave quickly. Our old lady has said that you are not allowed to go in..." The people standing outside turned pale when they saw Su Jiao Niang.

Just two days ago, the old lady brought Miss Cai Runiang home from prison.

It is said that a divorce agreement was also brought back at the same time, indicating that the marriage between the magistrate and the Cai family was no longer valid.

A woman who has been divorced by her husband's family has no face left to live on. The young lady hanged herself at night. If it weren't for the servants who discovered her in time, she would have died. The old lady was furious and put Feng Shi in solitary confinement.

Seeing Su Jiaoniang now, he panicked. He was just a gatekeeper. If the old lady took her anger out on him, he wouldn't even be able to find a job to earn money in the future.

Su Jiaoniang turned and left.

Using the main entrance can be frightening.

Then she'll go through the side door. Or she can simply skip the door altogether.

She reached up and touched her chest. Trespassing is only considered trespassing if someone discovers it. If she isn't discovered, she's still a law-abiding citizen.

Su Jiaoniang flipped over and leaped into the courtyard.

They found the courtyard where Madam Feng lived.

Apart from the servants, there was no trace of Madam Feng.

Su Jiaoniang frowned and slowly began to search, when she suddenly saw Granny Tang carrying a dark, murky medicinal soup.

She didn't rush to talk to Granny Tang; Granny Tang had clearly been avoiding her on the street earlier.

As they entered the cramped Buddhist hall, Su Jiaoniang heard a series of coughs coming from inside.

"My husband hasn't returned yet?" Madam Feng asked Granny Tang.

Granny Tang shook her head: "Young Master went to the capital with Prime Minister Jun. A man's ambition lies in all directions, so it may be difficult to contact him. Madam, please drink your medicine while it's hot. Only when you are well can you have the energy to deal with the following matters."

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