"Lady Su is mocking me. So what if I'm a merchant? So what if I'm a lady from a respectable family?"
What's the use of a reputation if you can't even protect your own family? You might as well go into business; at least then you can live a comfortable life wherever you go.
With her wife and children separated and her family broken, Xie Wanwan carries the burden of hatred. One day, she will definitely clear her father's name and restore the innocence of the Xie family.
However, before that, she must have a certain level of strength; without strength, how can she seek revenge?
"We'll see. If you want to learn, you can follow me in the future."
Su Luo could only use the word "future" to describe it, since women in this era entrusted their lives to marriage.
If Xie Wanwan ever meets someone she likes, Su Luo will support her.
"Well then, Wanwan thanks Madam Su in advance."
The two tidied up for a while longer. Su Luo accompanied Yi Huan to review what she had learned that day, and then went to see Yan Chuan one last time before going back to rest.
...
The next morning, Qiuyue and Suzuo led the carriage out and waited for Su Luo at the door.
Su Zuo was a servant bought by Steward Shi. His original name was Gouzi, and there was another one named Niuwa.
Since they had a dog at home, it didn't sound very nice to call them that, so Su Luo gave them new names.
They named her Su Zuo and Su You using her surname.
"Autumn Moon Su Zuo, let's go."
"Yes, madam."
Zhao Ruyun personally put the luggage upstairs, bringing everything she could, especially clothes, which filled several bundles.
If Su Luo were alone, she would definitely put all of these into her space to avoid it being as crowded as it is now.
"Madam, the journey is still long. Why don't you get some more sleep?"
Qiu Yue was worried that Su Luo hadn't had enough sleep since she got up so early.
"No."
The carriage was too bumpy, and Su Luo couldn't sleep, so she might as well look at her project plan and check what needed to be changed.
A gift is essential when meeting someone.
There's nothing else on this truck to deliver besides herbal oil.
After pondering for a while, Su Luo said to Su Zuo, who was driving the carriage outside.
"Su Zuo, before we enter Anchangzhou tonight, let's rest at the post station for the night, and buy some tea at the tea shop tomorrow morning before we enter the city."
"Yes, madam."
Su Zuo flicked the reins, and the horse sped up again.
The official road was relatively safer, and there were a few horse-drawn carriages traveling along it.
They let the horses rest several times along the way, and it wasn't until dusk that the three of them arrived at the post station near Anchangzhou.
"Madam, we have arrived at the post station."
"Um!"
Su Luo got off the carriage. They were covered in dust from the journey and had only eaten the dry rations given to them by Zhao Ruyun.
Now that they've arrived at the inn, the group can finally get some rest.
There were two people guarding the gate of the inn; it wasn't a place where just anyone with a little silver could stay.
This place was built by the imperial court, and only officials' families and those with official credentials are allowed to enter.
Before Su Luo even reached the gate, she was stopped by someone who came out.
"Madam, please show me your credentials."
Su Luo reached into her sleeve and took out the jade pendant that Ah Xu had given her from her spatial storage.
This jade tablet belongs to Nangong Qing. He used it when he went to see the county magistrate, and with it, he could move freely in the county government office.
When he said he would return it to Nangong Qing, he told her to keep it so it would be convenient for her to stay at the post station in the future.
When the man saw the sign in Su Luo's hand, he was startled and immediately bent down, not daring to meet Su Luo's gaze.
"So you're an important person. Please come in."
The other person standing at the door, with keen insight, came over to help Su Zuo lead the horse.
"Please rest assured, sir, entrust the horse to me. I will make sure to feed it well."
Seeing the reactions of the two people, Su Luo repeatedly examined the jade tablet in her hand, wondering what kind of identity Nangong Qing had, and why a jade tablet could have such great power.
Following the young postmaster into the post station, Su Luo gave instructions.
"Arrange two superior rooms for us."
"Yes, sir, I will arrange it for you immediately."
As soon as the group stepped into the store, a familiar voice rang out.
"Shouldn't we have a proper meal before arranging the rooms?"
Turning to look at the source of the sound, Nangong Qing was playing with his fan as he sat at the dining table, while A Xu stood behind him, gripping the sword at his waist.
"You? What are you doing here?"
The two were settling accounts at Fumanlou last night, and they arrived here early today.
They were there even earlier than her; did they set off in the middle of the night?
She walked to the table in front of them and sat down; tea had already been prepared for her.
Su Luo kept her eyes fixed on the two of them.
"Tell me, what decisions have you two made behind my back this time?"
"Luo Luo, you've misunderstood us. We were also on our way to Anchangzhou and just stopped by this inn to rest for the night. Who knew we'd be so lucky to run into each other on our way out?"
Su Luo would be foolish to believe him.
She had just told Nangong Qing yesterday that she was going to Anchangzhou, and she couldn't believe it was such a coincidence.
"Why aren't you staying at Fumanlou? What are you doing following me?"
Did we follow you?
The two of them stared at each other, feigning ignorance: "Luo Luo, we were the ones who got here first. You should be the one following us."
"If you don't believe me, go ask the innkeeper; haven't we arrived here a while ago?"
The young postmaster was waiting to take Su Luo and the others to their rooms, and when he saw them looking at him, he hurriedly said...
"The two gentlemen arrived here at noon, which is indeed an hour earlier than you, esteemed sir."
Is that what she wanted to ask? Talking to someone who doesn't tell the truth is a waste of time.
Su Luo stood up and said to the young postmaster, "Brother, please make us some simple food, not the same as what they have. It doesn't look appetizing."
"yes!"
The three of them went upstairs, put their bags away, and then came downstairs.
The food wasn't ready quickly, so Su Luo asked Qiu Yue and Su Zuo to sit down and wait.
Seeing that Su Luo was not dining with them, Nangong Qing closed his fan, got up and sat down at Su Luo's table.
"Luo Luo, actually, when A Xu and I went to Anchangzhou, it was indeed with you, but then we thought about it again."
Since we're already there, why not take the opportunity to do some research? We're opening a branch in Anchangzhou this time, haven't you been hoping we could open one soon?"
"Was this a spur-of-the-moment decision between the two of you, or was it premeditated?"
"I swear, this was really a spur-of-the-moment decision. We deliberately waited for you here so we could have a proper discussion with you."
It will take another two hours to get from this post station to Anchangzhou, and we won't arrive there until late at night. It will be difficult to find an inn then.
Therefore, Nangong Qing was certain that Su Luo would rest at this post station and then proceed to Anchangzhou the next day.
"Opening a branch is my wish, but you are the major shareholder, so your words carry weight."
Su Luo's previous idea was to wait until the soy sauce was made before opening a branch in Changzhou, which would be a more prudent approach.
However, Fu Man Lou is not something she can decide on her own; it requires the consent of three people to be successful.
Opening a branch store is the most important thing. Su Luo called Ah Xu over, and she didn't care why they followed her.
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