Chapter 107 Zhao Yu Declares Sovereignty, Xu Chumian Discusses Business
In the following days, Xu Chumian spent her days blending perfumes in the shop, occasionally looking at raw materials in the West Market spice market, and looking at houses in various parts of the capital. She didn't spend much time at Wenju.
On the morning of January 13th, Xu Chumian was about to go out when she unexpectedly ran into Zhao Yu.
From the seventh day onwards, Xu Chumian avoided Zhao Yu.
We avoided meeting each other whenever possible.
Zhao Yu has been recuperating at home for the past few days. Today, dressed in official robes, he must be going to the palace.
Xu Chumian pursed her lips. "I'm leaving now."
Zhao Yu's voice was calm: "I heard you've been looking at houses these past few days?"
Xu Chumian hummed in agreement, glancing at Zhao Yu without making a sound.
"Isn't it good for Wen to live here?"
Xu Chumian: "It's not a place to stay for long."
"If you don't want to see me, I can leave after the New Year."
Throughout the conversation, Zhao Yu's gaze never left Xu Chumian's face.
Facing Zhao Yu's blunt gaze, Xu Chumian pursed her lips: "That's not what I meant. My mind is made up, and you don't need to persuade me."
Xu Chumian didn't want to say another word to Zhao Yu, and she turned to leave.
Zhao Yu, standing behind her, casually uttered a sentence.
"Mumu's true identity will be revealed by March at the latest."
March... is the time when all things revive and spring begins.
Xu Chumian paused, stopped and looked at Zhao Yu, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, "I understand."
Zhao Yu's voice softened involuntarily, "Let's go."
The two walked side by side, Xu Chumian preoccupied with her own thoughts, and ignored Zhao Yu.
Since moving into their new home, the two have had a rare period of harmonious coexistence.
Their steps shifted, and their clothes mingled.
Xu Chumian was within Zhao Yu's reach.
He glanced sideways, his eyes filled with tenderness.
It snowed last night, and the snow melted this morning, leaving only slight watermarks on the ground.
With something on her mind, Xu Chumian almost slipped and fell to the side.
Zhao Yu grabbed her wrist, pulled her back forcefully, and dragged her into his arms.
Xu Chumian immediately crashed into Zhao Yu's chest.
On a cold winter day, Zhao Yu didn't even have a thick coat; beneath his clothes was a hard chest.
Xu Chumian's forehead throbbed with pain. She hissed and was about to look up when Zhao Yu suddenly whispered, "Don't move yet."
As soon as Xu Chumian looked up, she felt something was wrong with her hair; her black hair had gotten tangled in the tassels of her hair ornament.
"Don't move yet, let me tidy it up for you."
Xu Chumian frowned, her nostrils filled with the cool, forest-like fragrance emanating from Zhao Yu. She twitched her fingers slightly, "Xiao Tao, come here."
Just as Xiao Tao was about to step forward, she felt Zhao Yu's intimidating and cold gaze.
Zhao Yu's voice was soft, and he didn't move his hands, "It's inconvenient to do Xiao Tao's thing, I can do it."
Xu Chumian frowned, fully aware of Zhao Yu's intentions.
She bit her lip: "Then hurry up."
Zhao Yu's eyes were filled with doting affection, a smile appeared on his lips, and with a flick of his long fingers, he untied Xu Chumian's hair.
Although it hadn't been long, Xu Chumian felt as if each day was an eternity.
Once her mind was finally cleared, Xu Chumian said "thank you" and hurriedly left with Xiao Tao.
Zhao Yu stood there, watching Xu Chumian's figure disappear for a long time.
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All the way there, Xu Chumian felt as if a raging flood was following her, and she only breathed a sigh of relief when she got into the carriage.
Xu Chumian looked at Xiao Tao with a deep gaze.
Xiao Tao touched her nose. "Miss, I was about to go forward, but Lord Zhao's eyes were too frightening..."
Forget it, Xu Chumian didn't want to argue with Zhao Yu.
The more she thought about it, the more Zhao Yu distracted her.
Upon arriving at the shop, I was surprised to find Qin Hua waiting inside.
Xu Chumian asked in surprise, "Young Master Qinhua, what brings you here?"
Xu Chumian hadn't seen Qin Hua since the girls' school had closed for the Lunar New Year.
"I just happened to be passing by, so I thought I'd come and see if you were here," Qin Hua said with a smile. "However, I do have something important to discuss with you."
Xu Chumian paused slightly, "Could it be Liu Da's side—"
Qin Hua interrupted her: "No, you don't need to be anxious."
"It just so happens that a merchant in Fuzhou has inadvertently smelled your Molin Fragrance and wants to buy some to try it out in Jiangnan?"
Xu Chumian's eyes widened slightly. "Ink Fragrance? How much do you want?"
Seeing Xu Chumian's stunned expression, Qin Hua herself didn't realize the smile that couldn't be contained on her face.
"Two hundred boxes, expected by the end of March."
Fuzhou...
Xu Chumian understood immediately. She quickly realized what was going on and smiled, "In that case, thank you very much, Young Master Qinhua, for making the connection."
Fuzhou was an important commercial port in Daliang. Every year from spring to summer, many overseas ships would come to Fuzhou to trade and purchase goods.
If Xu Chumian's spices are well received, they will firstly make a name for themselves in the Jiangnan port of Fuzhou, and secondly, they will be able to test the waters in overseas countries.
In this way, Qin Hua, to some extent, facilitated a long-term relationship for Xu Chumian.
Qin Hua raised her eyebrows: "The manager of the Fuzhou trading company happens to be in the capital recently. I met with him yesterday. If you are free today, you can have lunch with us."
Xu Chumian nodded, "Thank you."
Qin Hua: "You're welcome."
Xu Chumian always kept several sets of clothes in the courtyard behind the shop, just in case of an emergency like today.
Xu Chumian changed into a slightly more formal dark-colored long dress, which was both composed and neat.
Qin Hua was waiting for her in the shop.
When Xu Chumian came out, she was surprised to find that there was still someone in the shop.
It is Zhao Yu.
Both men were men of remarkable bearing. Qin Hua was ethereal and graceful, while Zhao Yu possessed a fierce and cold aura. They both stood in the shop, their gazes fixed on Xu Chumian, who was walking into the courtyard.
Xu Chumian looked at Zhao Yu, her brows furrowing slightly.
Zhao Yu was supposed to go to the palace, so why did he come here at the last minute?
Qin Hua said gently, "Lord Zhao has come looking for you."
Xu Chumian hummed in agreement, then glanced at Zhao Yu: "Why are you here?"
The atmosphere around Zhao Yu suddenly turned cold. He pursed his lips, his eyes filled with displeasure, and tried to speak in a gentle tone: "Doctor Chen has prescribed you new medicine."
Guan Yan immediately handed over the item in his hand, "Miss Xu, Doctor Chen said that this medicine pack can be tied to the leg and will generate heat on its own, so you won't be afraid of the cold even when you're outside."
She frowned slightly: "I understand, you can go ahead and get back to work."
Zhao Yu then glanced at Qin Hua leisurely and asked Xu Chumian, "Do you have something to do later?"
Xu Chumian nodded, "I need to meet a businessman from Fuzhou."
Zhao Yu remained standing there, wandering around the shop for a while longer.
Xu Chumian ignored him and said to Qin Hua, "Let's go."
A chilling glint flashed in Zhao Yu's eyes.
Guan Yan rubbed his arms.
It's so cold today.
Just as Xu Chumian was about to leave, Zhao Yu called out to her, "Wait."
Xu Chumian stopped in her tracks.
Zhao Yu came to her side and naturally straightened his hairpin, which was already in a neat position.
He said softly, "Be careful when you walk, lest the hairpin get tangled in your hair again."
Xu Chumian: "..."
She opened her mouth, thinking to herself that Zhao Yu was being silly and childish.
Even Mu Mu is more sensible than him.
Seeing the emotion in Xu Chumian's eyes, Zhao Yu's mood suddenly improved.
He smiled and said, "Go ahead and get busy."
The meeting place was a restaurant by the moat.
The trading company, located in Fuzhou, was called the Min Family Trading Company. It had a good relationship with local officials in Fuzhou. The Min family manager was very decisive, and with Qin Hua acting as guarantor, he immediately paid a deposit of one thousand taels to Xu Chumian.
"It is expected that Mr. Xu's spices will be transported to Fuzhou by mid-February at the latest."
"Two hundred boxes, not a single box less."
Xu Chumian raised her glass: "Of course, it's a pleasure to work with you."
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