Chapter 176 Ying'er has arrived
Fenglin County, Ganzhou.
Chunzhi pushed open the door and entered the room, where she saw her wife looking down at the account books in her hands.
Unlike her elegant demeanor in the pharmacy, she was dressed today in a begonia-red gauze dress, her hair styled in a high bun, with jewels hanging down and swaying around her neck.
Upon closer inspection, one could see that a beautiful peony was painted on her forehead.
Ji Shu looked up from the ledger, and in an instant, her captivating face appeared before her.
Her eyes, as clear as autumn water, looked at Chunzhi. Compared to three years ago, she was now almost twenty years old, and her beauty was so captivating that she seemed otherworldly.
Chunzhi's mind wavered. These days, her wife often went to see a doctor, and to make things easier, she never dressed up.
She would only take the time to dress up carefully when she was at home.
He couldn't help but think that if Magistrate Wen saw his wife like this, he would probably lose his soul. At the same time, he couldn't help but feel that...
Although Magistrate Wen was an official, how could he afford to pamper his wife with his meager salary?
Every item his wife carried was of ordinary quality, and any one of them was worth three to five months of his salary.
Although my wife never cared about these things.
Well then, she shook her head; this way it would be peaceful.
Ji Shu spent the whole day checking the accounts. Starting last year, she had been opening shops in various places one after another.
She specializes in all kinds of beauty and skincare products, including specially made facial cleansers and body washes. Because of her knowledge of pharmacology, she has added several tonic pills this year, which are selling extremely well.
From external use to internal consumption, the business has grown extremely large.
She stretched her limbs, walked to the window, and Chunzhi brewed a pot of flower tea, saying, "Madam, Miss Ying'er should arrive tomorrow."
Ji Shu immediately became interested, "Really?"
Since she was given a place to settle down three years ago by chance, and Mrs. Rui taught her the way of business, she has been able to stand on her own for more than three years.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was her right-hand man, but as the apparent owner of Qiu Man Lou, managing these affairs on a daily basis required a lot of effort.
It's not even the end of the year yet, why would anyone think of coming here?
She instructed Chunzhi, "That's perfect, let her stay in Ganzhou for a while longer."
Chunzhi smiled and responded.
He then relayed the rumors circulating outside: "I heard that Ganzhou is going to be taken over by the King of Qin. A lot of soldiers and generals came yesterday, so it seems to be true."
Ji Shu looked down at the flower tea in her hand. The roses that had been steeped were blooming beautifully, and their fragrance filled the air.
She asked, "What's the imperial court doing?"
Chunzhi thought for a moment and said, "I guess the court doesn't know yet. After all, the Prince of Qin has never overstepped his bounds in recent years. Even if he wants to take Ganzhou as his fiefdom, he probably won't say much."
Ji Shu smiled faintly: "It is precisely because he has never overstepped his bounds in all these years that this sudden incident has aroused suspicion, and I'm afraid someone will be removed from office soon."
"Never mind, these things are ultimately irrelevant to us ordinary people. Once Ying'er arrives, we'll go visit Old Master Sheng together."
She paused for a moment, then said, "Go and find those two old ginseng roots we received a few days ago, and bring them with you."
"Okay, sure."
The next day, after Ji Shu finished her consultation at the pharmacy, she noticed a gaze coming from the doorway. When she turned around, she saw a beautiful woman standing smiling in the light and shadow.
Ji Shu was pleasantly surprised and hurried over, "When did you arrive? Why didn't you say anything?"
Before Ying'er could answer, he said to Xiao De, who was filling out the medicine, "There are no consultations today. If you need a consultation, come back tomorrow."
Ying'er thought she had disturbed Ji Shu, so she quickly said, "It's alright, just wait for my wife."
Ji Shu winked at her and whispered, "I haven't had a moment's rest in a long time. With you here, I can finally relax."
He then smiled and said, "Wait for me, I'll be right there. I'll treat you to a welcome dinner tonight."
After saying that, he turned around and packed his medicine box, and told the bewildered Xiao De, "When Chunzhi comes later, tell her that I'm going back to the manor first."
Seeing his dazed look, as if everyone had abandoned him, she couldn't help but go up and pinch his cheek.
With that pinch, Xiao De's fair face instantly turned bright red.
Ying'er couldn't help but burst into laughter as she watched Xiao De's face change from fair to red like a bottom.
Only Ji Shu, whose back was to Xiao De, was unaware of the situation.
At the beginning of the 5-7 PM, in the largest restaurant in Ganzhou.
The waiter set out the wine and dishes and said respectfully, "Gentlemen, please enjoy your meal. If you need anything, please call me."
The three sat facing each other. Ji Shu picked up her chopsticks and said, "You never really get to taste the flavors of Ganzhou when you come here. Chunzhi and I often come to this restaurant. Try it. Their Dongpo pork and crab roe soup dumplings are absolutely amazing."
Chunzhi nodded repeatedly and said, "And their pastries are even more delicious."
Under their intense gazes, Ying'er picked up her chopsticks, took a bite of a crab roe soup dumpling, and the crab roe soup instantly filled her mouth.
Extremely delicious!
Ying'er nodded and praised, "It really is delicious, even better than what I've eaten before."
Ji Shu smiled smugly, "That's right, life is just like this. You should spend the money you earn on nice clothes and delicious food, so as not to waste your time in this world."
Chunzhi agreed repeatedly. Who would have thought that just three years ago, the three of them were living in constant anxiety and unease?
Now we can sit together freely, eat, drink, laugh, and talk about the future.
Ying'er filled her wine cup and sighed softly, "If it weren't for my wife pulling me out three years ago, I would never have thought that I, Chen Ying'er, would be in this situation today."
She raised her wine cup, looking at Ji Shu with gratitude in her eyes: "I no longer have to be like ordinary women, spending my days around my husband and serving my mistress, nor do I have to feel inferior because of my humble origins."
"My wife, I have never been so happy in my life."
As she spoke, tears welled up in Ying'er's eyes as she recalled returning to Kangzhou from Yanzhou three years ago.
Her parents and brothers refused to accept her, never imagining that the family's basic needs were met through their daughter's prostitution, and never feeling any guilt whatsoever.
Ji Shu took the wine cup and gently touched it to the glass, saying softly, "Ying'er, this is all you deserve. If you hadn't contacted me, we wouldn't be where we are today."
The trepidation and fear she felt when she first arrived in Ganzhou have shaped her into who she is today.
This is also what made Qiu Man Lou famous today. Who would have thought that Qiu Man Lou would be managed by two such young women?
When the night is still and quiet, recalling that year only feels like a lifetime ago, as if it were a thing of the past.
The three of them talked and drank, and all became slightly tipsy.
Unbeknownst to them, Pei Yanzhi was leading his young son and Wu Yang into the private room next door.
They arrived in Ganzhou near dusk and saw that Pei Qinghe showed no signs of fatigue and looked very happy.
He then said to Wu Yang, "Find a place to have dinner, then go back to rest."
"Yes, my lord."
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