Gu Lili's family's land was gradually planted, and the workshop gradually returned to normal. Gu Lili even selected several reliable people from those who helped with the planting and added them to the workshop.
The reputation of the soap gradually spread, and the workshop now needs to increase its manpower in order to supply the merchants who come and go to pick up the goods.
Because several apprentices learning mother-of-pearl inlay received monthly stipends, the number of people coming to learn gradually increased.
They even rushed to sign contracts that they were initially extremely reluctant to sign.
Everything is proceeding smoothly.
However, occasionally, Gu Lili would stare blankly at the courtyard where Yin Jiuchen used to live.
She would occasionally take out and read the letters Yin Jiuchen wrote to her.
I don't know what Yin Jiuchen meant when he asked me to wait for him.
The things she had Uncle Fa Cai deliver had already helped Yin Jiu Chen repel the enemy.
Gu Lili asked Uncle Facai to send over a batch of Kongming lanterns and anesthetic.
Taking advantage of the wind blowing towards the Japanese army camp, they released Kongming lanterns containing anesthetic.
Therefore, Yin Jiuchen defeated the enemy army of Fusang Kingdom with almost no effort.
According to Uncle Facai, the Fusang Kingdom eventually surrendered and agreed to submit to the Nanyue Kingdom.
After defeating the enemy, Yin Jiuchen should have returned to the capital to deal with the affairs of Fusang.
Gu Lili waited for several months without receiving any news.
Of course, Gu Lili didn't want to receive it either; she felt it was fine this way.
The snow came early this winter. Just as the first snow fell, Li Ershu returned from Jiangdu with Liu Miaoyin and Madam Liu.
Li Ershu and Li Tiansheng were already of marriageable age. After discussing it, the three elders decided to finalize their marriage during the New Year.
Since Gu Chenxi was an orphan, Liu Ying generously decided to adopt her as her goddaughter.
It's perfect timing; they can both marry into the Li family.
Li Ershu had already arranged for Old Man Li and Old Lady Li to build three courtyards, one for each of the three brothers.
Each of the brothers' families specially set aside a room for Old Mrs. Li and Old Mr. Li.
The Li family is having a very lively day today, as they are welcoming two daughters-in-law together.
Red silk ribbons were hung on the gates of all three courtyards, giving them a festive look.
Gu Lili also prepared a generous dowry for Gu Chenxi.
Zuo Xiuhong's belly is already quite large, and judging from this, she should be giving birth soon.
At this moment, he was sitting at a table with Gu Lili, watching the ceremony.
After the ceremony, the newlyweds were escorted to their bridal chamber, and everyone began to eat.
This meal was prepared by Zhang Dahua and several of her female students, and it was truly a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate.
Seeing her two uncles get married, Gu Lili was very happy.
"Lili, your aunt is offering you a toast with tea instead of wine. Thank you for not holding a grudge and for helping me and your uncle," Zuo Xiuhong said with a smile.
Seeing that Zuo Xiuhong had completely changed, Gu Lili gave them a clear path forward.
This braised pork intestines and blood tofu, along with braised meat, can be sold to various restaurants.
Baiweixuan already has many signature dishes, so these few are not a problem.
Having learned from the previous experience, Zuo Xiuhong worked very diligently and never again failed to clean the surfaces properly.
Through their own efforts, they also bought a horse-drawn carriage.
This will make it convenient to deliver goods to the surrounding towns.
The braised dishes and spicy blood curd were indeed very popular. Although Li Qingshan and his wife were a bit tired, they still earned a lot of money.
Although they may not earn as much as Li Ershu and Li Tiansheng, they have learned to be content.
After all, Li Qingshan was really not good with words.
Recently, Zuo Xiuhong's pregnancy has progressed further, and they even hired people from the village to help with the work.
Life is getting better and better.
Gu Lili smiled and shook her head, then raised her glass and drank it all in one gulp.
Gu Lili was naturally happy that her family was doing better and better.
After attending her two uncles' weddings, Gu Lili went home.
Because she had drunk some alcohol, Gu Lili felt dizzy.
Back home, Gu Lili spotted the gyrfalcon that she and Yin Jiuchen had found in the mountains earlier.
At this moment, he was squatting on his own stable.
If Gu Lili hadn't been so sharp-eyed, she almost wouldn't have noticed the gyrfalcon, which blended almost seamlessly into the snowy landscape.
"Hey, look! That gyrfalcon from before has flown back!"
Gu Lili pointed to the gyrfalcon on the stable and said.
Everyone looked in the direction Gu Lili was pointing, and sure enough, it was so.
“Isn’t this His Highness the Crown Prince’s Snow Tiger?” Wei Yin said.
Recently, the bodyguards also went to the banquet with Gu Lili, so they returned together.
"Snow Tiger?"
Gu Lili almost burst out laughing. "Your name, Bai Feng, sounds better than Bai Hu, doesn't it?"
Bai Feng and Hai Dong Qing are at least the same species, right?
Yin Jiuchen is a genius at naming things. If Gu Lili knew that "Chasing the Wind" was originally called White Wolf, she would probably laugh her head off.
However, since the gyrfalcon belonged to Yin Jiuchen, Gu Lili wasn't curious at all.
"Yes, His Highness Haidongqing has been raising this gyrfalcon for three or four years specifically to deliver messages," Wei Yin explained with a smile.
Gu Lili's lips twitched involuntarily.
"Shouldn't it be used for hunting?"
This is such a waste of talent!
Wei Yin scratched his head and said, "We do hunt, but most of the time, we use it to deliver messages."
Okay, sending a letter will do.
After all, birds have an excellent sense of direction.
Speaking of delivering messages, Gu Lili seemed to have thought of something and curiously walked up to the gyrfalcon to take a look.
There was indeed a small bamboo tube tied to the gyrfalcon's ankle.
“This seems to really be a letter,” Gu Lili said, pointing to the bamboo tube.
Wei Yin quickly stepped forward, took down the bamboo tube, opened it, took out the letter inside, and handed it to Gu Lili with both hands.
"Is this a letter for me?" Gu Lili asked curiously.
Gu Lili couldn't help but wonder to herself, how did Wei Yin know to give it to her without even looking at it?
Wei Yin said earnestly, "We have other channels to contact His Highness, and we don't need Xuehu to deliver messages."
"Fine," Gu Lili nodded helplessly.
Since it was written to herself, Gu Lili simply opened it and started reading.
After reading it, Gu Lili couldn't help but frown.
"Sister, what did Brother Chang'an write?" Gu Huanhuan asked curiously.
Having not seen Chang'an for a long time, Gu Huanhuan also missed him.
Gu Lili sighed and said, "They told me to go to the capital immediately."
The letter stated that Fusang had already submitted to the Southern Yue Kingdom and had sent envoys to the capital to discuss the specific details.
However, among the officials in the capital, very few were fluent in the Japanese language, so Yin Jiuchen thought of Gu Lili.
They wanted Gu Lili to go to Beijing to help them complete the negotiations.
"Are you going to the capital for a trip, sister? Can you take me with you this time?"
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