Shen Qingyu prepared one set of writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones for herself, plus two handwritten books, "The Thousand Character Classic" and "The Three Character Classic," which cost a total of eight taels of silver!
Seeing that Shen Qingyu's clothes made her look like a country woman, the shopkeeper advised her to buy a piece with uglier handwriting, as it would be cheaper.
But Shen Qingyu stubbornly chose the one with the most beautiful handwriting, which was naturally the most expensive.
Aesthetic appreciation needs to be cultivated from a young age.
As Shen Qingyu left the stationery shop, she was about to go home when she looked up and saw a crowd gathered by the wall next to the town hall, seemingly looking at some kind of announcement.
"What happened?" Shen Qingyu asked casually.
"Oh no! The world has changed..." the shopkeeper of the writing brush and ink shop exclaimed.
"What do you mean?" Shen Qingyu looked at the clear blue sky, indicating that she did not understand.
The shopkeeper looked around and, seeing that no one was paying attention, began to explain in a low voice.
Shen Qingyu was stunned after hearing this!
It turned out that the edict posted on the wall announced the new emperor's accession to the throne and a general amnesty.
According to a merchant from the capital, the late emperor suddenly passed away a month ago, the crown prince died, and the late emperor's younger brother, Prince Heng, succeeded to the throne as the new emperor.
As for why the emperor, who was perfectly healthy, suddenly passed away, and why the young and healthy crown prince died at the same time?
Anyone with a brain would agree that this is not a coincidence.
However, no one dared to say it.
"The late emperor was benevolent, and the crown prince was even more so. The people's taxes have not been high in recent years... I wonder what kind of plan this one has..." The shopkeeper muttered a few words, then waved for Shen Qingyu not to linger outside and to go home quickly if there was nothing else to do.
"Such a big thing, but I don't feel any changes here?" Shen Qingyu murmured.
"We're in a remote area with high mountains and long rivers, not some major transportation hub. What changes could there possibly be? Besides, do you even want any changes?" the shopkeeper retorted irritably.
That's true.
Feeling uneasy, Shen Qingyu went to the grain and oil shop and bought some glutinous rice, as well as some groceries nearby, before driving the donkey cart home.
The three children in the family were overjoyed to receive Shen Qingyu's writing set!
Wen Che couldn't help but glance at Xiao Yunqi: "Your child uses such substandard products?"
Xiao Yunqi lowered his eyes: Should I tell her my identity? And give her tens of thousands of taels to squander?
That's obviously not an option.
The risk is too great.
Wen Che then lowered his eyes and sighed silently.
Shen Qingyu took out a pair of cloth shoes from her bag and handed them to Wen Che: "Cousin, I don't really know what to give as a gift for becoming a disciple, so I bought you a pair of cloth shoes. See if they fit?"
Wen Che stared at the cloth shoes for a moment, then subconsciously glanced at Xiao Yunqi: "Thank you, cousin-in-law, you're too kind!"
"It's not that I'm being polite. This is the first time I've bought shoes for a man, and I don't know if they'll fit. You should try them on." Shen Qingyu said whatever came to mind.
Is this the first time I've bought shoes for a man?
Wen Che felt inexplicably guilty, but Shen Qingyu kept staring at him, waiting for him to try on the clothes.
He could only endure Xiao Yunqi's death stare and lower his head to change his shoes.
Surprisingly, the shoes fit perfectly!
Wen Che stood up and took a few steps, nodding repeatedly: "Very comfortable! These shoes are great!"
Suddenly, Xiao Yunqi said, "My shoes are coming undone."
Shen Qingyu was stunned: "Huh? Then how about... I'll nourish you?"
Wen Che reacted quickly, immediately taking off his shoes and handing them to Xiao Yunqi: "Why don't you try these on? I still have other shoes to wear anyway."
Shen Qingyu: "..."
Xiao Yunqi didn't take it, but instead looked at Shen Qingyu: "When you go to town again, bring me back a pair of shoes too."
Shen Qingyu waited until Xiao Yunqi returned to his room before asking Wen Che in shock, "What's wrong with him...? Is he jealous?"
How is that possible?
Weren't we discussing divorce before?
They're about to get a divorce, why would they care about who buys shoes for them?
Wen Che held the shoes in his hand like a bomb, wanting to throw them but unable to: "Sister-in-law, maybe I shouldn't take these shoes."
Shen Qingyu got angry: "Take it! Wear it with peace of mind. I'm going to ask him what he means by that long face!"
As she spoke, Shen Qingyu rushed towards Xiao Yunqi's room.
Wen Che was dumbfounded. Seeing that the three little ones were looking at the room where Shen Qingyu and Xiao Yunqi were, he could only suppress his thoughts and lead the three little ones to his room: "Come with me. From today onwards, I will teach you to read."
The three little ones were then distracted and went to Wen Che's room.
Shen Qingyu closed the door and asked in a low voice, "What did you mean just now?"
"My shoes are coming undone, and you only took a hundred taels from me. What's wrong with buying a pair of cloth shoes?" Xiao Yunqi said calmly.
Who wants to talk to you about shoes?
Shen Qingyu sneered: "Xiao Yunqi, do you not want a divorce?"
"Who said that?" Xiao Yunqi immediately denied it.
"Then why didn't you come to the town hall with me the other day?"
“Of course it’s inconvenient.” Xiao Yunqi’s expression changed slightly when he mentioned this.
"You're not..." a wanted criminal by the imperial court!
"Fine, just write me a divorce agreement first, leave it with me, and have your cousin be a witness. That will count as a divorce. Later, when it's convenient for you, I'll take it to the town government office to get it stamped and made it official."
Xiao Yunqi froze, looking at Shen Qingyu in disbelief.
Are you in such a hurry?
Do I absolutely have to get a divorce agreement?
Shen Qingyu sneered: "What? You can't bear to part with me? Or you can't bear to part with the child?"
“Our meeting was a twist of fate! What do I have to be reluctant about?” Xiao Yunqi immediately retorted.
"Okay! Then write!" Shen Qingyu took out paper and pen from her bag without saying a word.
"You actually prepared this a long time ago?" Xiao Yunqi asked in disbelief.
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