Chapter 275 I'm Not a Frivolous Person
Gu Yuexuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smugness. Tu Subo smiled and replied, "Then, how about we open a tavern in the county town? After the tavern is completed, I'll invite a few eloquent storytellers to spread the stories of Xueyue carefully compiled by Third Uncle, and use them to create a trend. How about that?"
Gu Yuexuan nodded in agreement at first, then hesitated. "Opening a wine shop seems quite complicated. I know nothing about business, let alone running a shop. Do you understand this business?"
“I have never been there either.”
Tu Subo held Gu Yuexuan's hand tightly and said gently, "However, I know someone who is proficient in this art. This person is planning to open a shop in the city. I will invite him to meet with you soon. We will learn from him and study together."
Gu Yuexuan thought for a moment, her eyes firm: "I firmly believe this is a good idea!"
Her initial idea of digging a wine cellar and opening a wine shop made her very excited, as if she had already seen the moment when her dream came true.
However, this grand plan was forced to run aground before it could be turned into a blueprint on paper, in front of a bowl of black and foul-smelling tonic.
Tu Subo really brought back a bowl of tonic!
And he made it himself!
Gu Yuexuan was extremely sensitive to bitter tastes and felt aversion to the bowl of medicinal soup. She stared at the small bowl in front of her, which exuded a strange aroma, with a look of despair on her face, and her tone revealed doubt: "Isn't a doctor's diagnosis supposed to be meticulous and thorough? I've never met this doctor before. Are you sure this medicine is for me? Or is it for you?"
Tu Subo gently pushed a small plate of delicate crabapple cake in front of her, and said calmly and frankly: "First of all, I don't need any tonic."
"Furthermore, this prescription was written by Doctor Wen, who diagnosed my grandfather's pulse."
Gu Yuexuan still refused to give up, her voice revealing a hint of stubbornness: "Even if it was written by the imperial physician, prescribing medicine without my personal consultation is reckless!"
"Doctor Wen said that this prescription is mainly for nourishing Qi and blood, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and is suitable for anyone with a weak constitution."
Gu Yuexuan still disagreed, and said firmly: "This is still not allowed."
"I think it's not advisable to prescribe medicine without seeing the doctor in person, especially for me..."
"As long as you drink this medicine, I will show you a treasure."
Seeing that intimidation was ineffective, Tu Subo immediately changed his strategy and tried to bribe Gu Yuexuan, but she still had a face full of suspicion, with deep doubt in her eyes.
She narrowed her eyes slightly and asked doubtfully, "Could the treasure you mentioned be this plate of crabapple cake?"
"Of course not."
"If you drink it obediently, I promise you will be overjoyed when you see it."
Gu Yuexuan really didn't want to drink the medicine, but Tu Subo seemed really prepared to take tough measures.
This person is always pleasant on weekdays, but once the issue of medicine is involved, he will become ruthless!
In order to maintain the fragile trust and harmony between husband and wife, Gu Yuexuan pinched her nose and went through a long psychological struggle. Finally, at the moment before Tu Subo was about to take action, she resolutely picked up the medicine bowl, showing a courage to face death, and drank the medicine in one gulp.
Tu Subo finally showed a satisfied smile, but the wrinkles between his eyebrows became deeper.
Gu Yuexuan’s face turned pale because of the bitterness of the medicine, and her voice trembled: “Can I really not drink this bitter thing?”
"I'm fine, why do I need tonic?!"
Tu Subo gently put down the crabapple cake in his hand, picked up a soft handkerchief, and gently wiped the medicine stains from the corners of her mouth. Then he took out the candied fruit he had prepared from his sleeve and placed it into her slightly trembling mouth. His tone was gentle but with a hint of helplessness: "Take these two doses for now. After you finish, I will find a way to change the prescription for you to a more suitable one."
Gu Yuexuan's heart trembled after being fed a bowl of extremely bitter medicine. She felt like an eggplant hit by frost and her spirit was depressed.
When Tu Subo finished washing the dishes and came back, she still had a drooping brow and a dull look in her eyes.
Tu Subo softened his tone and soothed her softly, "Does your mouth still feel bitter?"
Gu Yuexuan raised her eyes slightly and glanced at him: "Why don't you try drinking this for three meals a day?"
“It’s not three meals a day.”
Tu Subo approached, squatted down facing her, held her hand, and patiently explained: "Just drink it once every three days."
"After you finish these two months of medication, I promise to find a way to change your prescription."
"Come on, no matter what recipe you use, you can't make this bitter potion sweet."
Gu Yuexuan was really puzzled as to why the medicine could taste so torturous.
Is this replenishing vital energy or accumulated resentment?
Seeing the unconcealable irritation on her face, Tu Subo gently took her hand and led it to his chest: "Feel it out and see what's hidden inside."
My fingertips lightly touched the fabric, and underneath was firm and warm skin.
Gu Yuexuan looked at Tu Subo guiding her hand inside her clothes, her cheeks flushed, and she stammered, "You...you don't have to be so selfless..."
Isn’t it just taking medicine?
How to seduce directly in this way?
She is not a frivolous person!
Tu Subo saw the evasive look suddenly in her eyes and chuckled to himself. Regardless of her resistance, he forcibly stuffed her evasive hand into his collar, with a playful smile on his lips and raised his eyebrows: "This is not self-sacrifice."
"If you could caress me a little longer, it would be a reward for me. But unfortunately, you are too shy and thin-skinned. I'm afraid you would rather endure the shyness than give me a moment of pleasure."
“No, you…”
"Did you feel it?"
Gu Yuexuan curled her fingertips slightly and touched the unique paper of the envelope. A trace of confusion flashed in her eyes: "What is this?"
"Why not take it out and find out?"
Tu Subo gently relaxed the strength in his hands, and Gu Yuexuan easily took out the hidden envelope from his lapel.
The familiar handwriting on the envelope came into view.
It was a letter from Kyoto.
Gu Yuexuan raised her brows slightly, revealing a happy smile. Tu Subo quietly breathed a sigh of relief, gently rubbed her hair, and said softly: "This is from your mother."
"I heard that your brother is doing quite well in Pei Family School, and the teachers have spoken very highly of him. The letter should be full of good news. Are you relieved to see this?"
Thanks to the road carefully paved by Tu Subo, even though she was in the far northwest, Gu Yuexuan could receive letters from home in Kyoto every once in a while.
Gu Yuexuan didn't notice for a moment, playing with the envelope in her hand. Suddenly, she looked up and asked doubtfully, "According to past patterns, this letter should have reached me a few days ago. Did you do this on purpose?"
Tu Subo neither admitted nor denied it. He just gently pinched Gu Yuexuan's bulging cheeks and said with a smile, "Take your time and watch. I'll go out and help Uncle San build the shelf."
The door creaked and the room returned to silence. Gu Yuexuan lowered her head and stared at the familiar handwriting on the envelope. She spat lightly, and the tip of her tongue touched the sweet candy in her mouth. The corners of her mouth involuntarily curled up.
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