Chapter 104 Suffering
"Okay, okay, just for this medicinal wine, I have to protect Shen Yatou's family no matter what."
Broken Tooth clenched his fist, which was as big as a sandbag, and looked serious.
"Then I'll ask Brother Broken Tooth to take good care of me." Shen Jinan returned the greeting and smiled gracefully.
They chatted for a few more sentences, and then Duan Ya couldn't stand the sleepiness anymore, so he said goodbye and went to bed.
Shen Jinan returned to his room and Gu Yanqing was sorting out the children's calligraphy work from the day.
Seeing her come back, his eyes suddenly softened.
"My wife is exhausted today. You should rest early."
After he said that, Shen Jinan actually felt some pain in his body, so he sat aside and pressed his acupoints.
Seeing her like this, Gu Yanqing quickly put down his things and walked quickly towards Shen Jinan, and a pair of big hands with distinct joints touched her delicate shoulders.
"How is it? Is this strength good?"
His movements were gentle and just right, and Shen Jinan was surprised to find that Gu Yanqing actually had a talent for massage.
"Yes, my husband is very kind."
Shen Jinan leaned slightly into Gu Yanqing's arms with satisfaction. After Gu Yanqing massaged her shoulders, he loosened her hair and combed her long black hair.
After this operation, Shen Jinan tilted his head and fell asleep comfortably.
Gu Yanqing was stunned. An expression of disbelief appeared on his handsome face, which soon turned into heartache.
If she hadn't worked so hard for the family every day, she wouldn't have fallen asleep now because of exhaustion.
"My lady, let me help you to bed."
He gently lifted Shen Jinan's body, let her lie flat on the bed, and carefully tucked the quilt for her.
Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, Gu Yanqing's eyes almost softened into a pool of spring water. His bony fingers gently stroked her fair cheek, but he was afraid of waking her up, so he let go reluctantly.
Shen Jinan, who was fast asleep, knew nothing about it. She was mumbling in her sleep like a child.
Gu Yanqing quietly lay down beside her, with his long arms resting on her slender waist. He smelled the faint soapberry scent on her body and fell asleep peacefully.
In the early morning, the sound of boxing in the yard woke Shen Jinan up.
She got up and couldn't remember when she fell asleep last night.
She only remembered that Gu Yanqing was giving her a massage, and she seemed to be so comfortable that she fell asleep on him.
Shen Jinan suddenly felt a little embarrassed and covered her slightly red face with her slender fingers, but she couldn't be blamed, she was really tired yesterday.
"Ma'am, come and have breakfast."
Gu Yanqing suddenly walked in with a bowl of hot noodles in his hand. He rolled up his coarse sleeves, revealing half of his strong forearms.
"Why are you up so early, husband?"
Shen Jinan lowered her head and didn't dare to meet his eyes, and was afraid that he would mention that she slept in his bed yesterday.
"Mingzi came at midnight this morning. I gave him homework and then made breakfast, so you can sleep in a little longer."
Gu Yanqing placed the bowl on the table and poured hot water into the wooden basin for washing, looking like a virtuous young wife.
Shen Jinan glanced at him secretly, but unexpectedly Gu Yanqing suddenly turned around. The two looked at each other, and Gu Yanqing's eyes were unspeakably gentle.
In an instant, the air suddenly became ambiguous. Shen Jinan was afraid that he would blush again, so he quickly took the bowl and started eating noodles in big mouthfuls.
"Husband, you are a good cook."
Shen Jinan was suddenly pleasantly surprised to find that Gu Yanqing's cooking skills were not worse than hers.
Hearing the compliment, Gu Yanqing raised his eyebrows, and a glimmer of light appeared in his starry eyes.
"Before, I was the only one in the Gu family, so I cooked for myself. I almost got sick from eating too much, but after cooking for two or three years, I got better and I didn't have to cook for myself anymore."
Gu Yanqing said it lightly, but Shen Jinan seemed to have a glimpse of the hardships Gu Yanqing had experienced from these few words.
Gu Yanqing's parents died early and the Gu family had no relatives to help. Before he became the top scholar on his way to the capital, he must have had an extremely unhappy life.
Thinking of this, Shen Jinan’s eyes turned red, “You have suffered.”
Seeing the tears in her eyes, Gu Yanqing was a little bewildered and surprised, "What, what's wrong? Don't cry, did I say something to make you sad?"
Shen Jinan bit her lip and shook her head, “I feel sorry for my husband. With me in the future, my husband won’t suffer so much.”
Hearing this, Gu Yanqing was stunned, and then his heart warmed up. He smiled and walked forward to hug the sobbing Shen Jinan, comforting her softly.
"Okay, my lady, all this is in the past. With you and Sui Sui Huan Huan, it's not really a hardship now."
Gu Yanqing's words were like a soft feather, gently sweeping away the pain in Shen Jinan's heart. She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and swore secretly.
We must make sure that Gu Yanqing and Sui Sui Huanhuan live a good life.
But a good life requires money, and without money, everything is in vain.
Shen Jinan suddenly remembered what Hongniang had told her before about doing business, and she had to think about it carefully!
"Husband, I'm done eating. I have to go to town today, so I'll leave the house to you."
Shen Jinan quickly ate the noodles, tidied his clothes and hair, turned around and walked out the door.
Gu Yanqing held the empty bowl and stared at his wife's fighting spirit from behind for a moment, then he smiled dotingly.
Shen Jinan still took the ox cart to the town today. After arriving in the town, she first greeted Boss Wen of Chunhetang, and then went to the carpenter.
When the carpenter saw Shen Jinan coming, he greeted her loudly, “Miss Shen is here! Everything is ready, just waiting for you to come and see it.”
"Okay, then I'll leave it to you, Master." Shen Jinan nodded politely and followed the carpenter to the back hall.
In the back hall, an exquisite but not luxurious empty carriage stood there quietly. Shen Jinan's eyes lit up and he ran forward to observe the quality of the carriage.
After some observation, Shen Jinan felt that it was great value for money. He also remembered the cart he had asked the master to make before. Just as he was about to speak, the carpenter immediately understood and led Shen Jinan to the side.
The cart has been painted according to her requirements, making it eye-catching and bright. There is no other one like it in the county, let alone the whole country.
"Master, your craftsmanship is truly amazing."
Shen Jinan praised generously, and the carpenter's honest old face blushed, and he patted his chest proudly.
"That's right. I, Wu Yang, used to make tables for the emperor. Unfortunately, I got into trouble and now I can only work as a carpenter in this remote place."
A trace of loneliness flashed across his eyes, and Shen Jinan patted his shoulder with sparkling eyes.
"Master Wu, I believe in you. You will achieve great success in the future."
Seeing that someone appreciated him, Wu Yang felt happy and warm in his heart, and nodded vigorously.
"This is the final payment. Master Wu has kept it."
Shen Jinan generously took out the silver and stuffed it into Wu Yang's hand.
"I'll come back this evening to get my things."
Seeing her leaving, Wu Yang realized that he had given her an extra tael of silver.
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