After Qin Yi was sent to the border of Datong, the elders in the Taifu Pavilion were very worried, but he himself thought that it was better to turn a blind eye. He was really fed up with that pair of dogs.

The border was hard and the guards could not relax for a moment. Qin Yi also led his men out of the border several times to chase the Tatar cavalry. In the first month of the year, the Tatar bastards harassed the people again, robbed things and ran away. He led his men to chase them for five hundred miles. When they surrounded the Tatar cavalry and planned to wipe them out, he was not paying attention and something unexpected happened.

Qin Yi felt that his injury at that time should be quite serious. He was not afraid of no help later, because the Datong general was not so brave. What he was afraid of was that the news of his coma would be reported back to the imperial city.

The queen must have dreamed of this day. When she was able to hook up with her brother-in-law when her sister was seriously ill, Qin Yi knew that he should not have any illusions about this couple.

After Chu Jinyao finished teaching her jade pendant, seeing that the other party seemed to have listened, she said: "You have helped me a lot, now it's my turn to help you. Don't worry, leave your things to me, everything will be fine. I guess the key lies in this kind of jade. I once heard Su's mother muttering that the Taoist priest was supernatural, put the jade pendant next to me, and then sang some poem and left. When my parents chased them outside, they could only Seeing the vast snowfield. I guess this piece of jade must have some magical power, why don’t we look for it again? Maybe, there are people selling this kind of jade in other places. No matter how much it costs, we will buy it back and try to move you to another place. "

It sounds quite reasonable. Qin Yi didn't think Chu Jinyao could help him at first, but after hearing her sincere plan for him, Qin Yi couldn't say no. Qin Yi had to perfunctorily say, "Okay." But

in his heart, he was thinking about finding a way to contact his confidants in the East Palace and let them find this soul-nourishing jade for him.

Chu Jinyao racked his brains, where are there a lot of jades? Or find someone who has seen the world and ask him about the news of this jade. The Taoist priest gave her a piece of jade. Logically, jades always come in pairs. This one can't be a single copy, right?

As for how to buy it after finding it... Chu Jinyao refused to think about this problem. There will always be a way.

Chu Jinyao sighed silently. Qin Yi heard it and asked, "What's wrong? You're sighing again."

"I'm worried about my future livelihood."

Qin Yi chuckled. Chu Jinyao glared at him and said seriously, "Don't laugh. I'm thinking seriously. I have to help my sister, buy jade for you, and plan for the future. The expenses in a wealthy family are not small. It is said that money can make the devil work, and some people say that poor couples have many worries. I know how hard it is to have no money. I still have a long way to go. I can't always rely on the two taels of monthly salary and the thirty taels of silver to live. I have to find a way to make money for myself. As for the other people in the Su family... I can't bite back, nor can I be like a saint without resentment or hatred. From now on, we will go our separate ways. We will not bother each other and never meet again."

"So what do you want to do?" Qin Yi asked with interest.

"I don't know. It is said that giving people fish is not as good as teaching them to make a net. I can give money to my sister once, but I can't give her money for a lifetime. It's better to find her a job and let her family take care of it. After all, it would be great if I had a shop. It would kill two birds with one stone. But I heard that only when they get married, the elders will give girls a shop as a dowry. I can't get married right away, right? Hey, what are you laughing at?"

Qin Yi stopped laughing and deliberately said, "You want to get married now, isn't it too early?"

Every man likes to tease girls. Even if Qin Yi is the prince, he can't get rid of this bad habit. Chu Jinyao was annoyed by what he said. She picked up the jade pendant and pretended to throw it. Qin Yi quickly said, "Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore. I think you are more suitable to be in charge of the satin shop."

His voice was still smiling, and it was obvious that he was forcing himself to hold back his laughter. But when he said this, it made people feel inexplicably serious, and people always wanted to believe him involuntarily. It seemed that whatever he said would come true.

Chu Jinyao trusted Qin Yi involuntarily. After Qin Yi's words, Chu Jinyao felt that it seemed to be really possible. She was familiar with clothing craftsmanship, and she had no opportunity before, but now she can come into contact with various expensive satin materials on a daily basis. With the satin shop, she will definitely be very prosperous when she cuts clothes for others. And this way, my sister can also go to the shop, which means I can help her and make money... Chu Jinyao suddenly felt something was wrong. She looked at the jade pendant helplessly: "I have been led astray by you. What do you mean I am suitable to manage a shop? I think I am suitable to manage a money shop! Someone has to let me manage it."

Qin Yi was amused again. Chu Jinyao wondered in her heart why this man was like this. She spoke from the bottom of her heart, but he kept laughing. Finally, Qin Yi laughed enough. He said with a happy smile in his voice. His voice was careless, but his pronunciation was calm: "It will happen."

She liked to hear this. Chu Jinyao chuckled: "Okay, I'll borrow your good words. When such a sucker really appears, I will definitely change your gold silk for you."

"How dare you!" Although Qin Yi said this, he couldn't hide the smile in his voice.

The sun shined into the house through the window, illuminating the west room with a golden color. Chu Jinyao sat in the warm sunshine, smiling and skillfully sewing lace on her clothes. On the small table next to her, a white jade pendant with red floating on it was lying flat.

A few days later, when Chu Jinyao was paying her respects to Madam Chu, she heard Madam Chu say, "Zhu'er wrote to say that her mother-in-law knew she was coming back, and was considerate enough to give her a day off early. The Huailing County Prince's Mansion is only a day's journey from Taiyuan. If she walks faster, she should be there the day after tomorrow evening."

The girls were all surprised when they heard this: "Aunt is coming so soon?" It's ten days earlier than originally agreed, and their clothes and hair accessories are not ready yet!

"Yes." Madam Chu nodded, "Your aunt is coming back. If you have anything you want to prepare for your aunt, go back and get busy now. I won't restrict you. If you need anything, just come and tell old Madam Gu."

Madam Gu was Madam Chu's concubine and was deeply trusted by her. Even Mrs. Zhao had to give Madam Gu respect. The girls agreed one by one, and then hurried back to pack their coats for meeting the guests.

The ladies' daily affairs were just a few things, and the return of their aunt was a big deal. As Chuzhu said, on the evening of the third day, her carriage stopped outside the second gate.

Chuzhu was the only legitimate daughter of Mrs. Chu. She was treated like a jewel when she was at home, and she married very well after she got married. Her husband's family was the Huailing County Prince's Mansion, one of the few kings of a different surname in Dayan. Although the Huailing Prince's Mansion was not a formal royal family, it was still a prince's mansion after all. Even though they, the Changxing Marquis' Mansion, were a prominent family in Taiyuan, they were still common people after all. When they met people from the prince's mansion, they still had to be awed and respectful to greet them.

Chu Zhu sat in the Rongning Hall of Old Madam Chu, and her laughter could be heard from far away. Several daughters-in-law, including the Zhao family, stood on the ground, chatting and laughing with the old lady and the aunt. Aunts and daughters-in-law are different. Young girls who have not yet married are guests, and aunts who have married are guests of honor when they return to their parents' home. They must be treated well, but daughters-in-law are different. Daughters-in-law must serve their parents-in-law and educate their daughters. In such occasions, Chu Zhu was surrounded by stars and sat on the side, while the Zhao family and others had to stand aside and set rules.

Madam Chu asked her daughter, "Why did you come back so soon? Did your mother-in-law say anything to you? You can come back anytime, but don't let your mother-in-law have any opinion about you."

"I understand. My mother-in-law sent me back this time." Chu Zhu said, and turned to look at Zhao and others. "The complexions of the sisters-in-law are getting better and better."

Zhao smiled and said, "How can you compare to me. You have maintained a good figure and your complexion is clear. People who don't know you would think you are our daughter!"

Everyone laughed, and Chuzhu laughed especially happily. All women like to be praised for their youth and beauty. Zhao only gave birth to one son, and he was weak since childhood. She was always very careful in front of her mother-in-law. Now in front of her mother-in-law, she must flatter her sister-in-law.

Chuzhu laughed and said, "Sister-in-law is really good at talking. I am almost an old woman. How can I compare with the young girls at home?"

The second wife Yan said, "What are you saying, aunt? Ning'er is about to get married. Aren't you going to be called grandma?"

Oh, these words made Chuzhu laugh even more. She has always been proud of marrying into a high-ranking family. Among so many famous official families in Shanxi, she is the only one who married into the palace, and her son is her greatest pride. Old Madam Chu also loved her only grandson very much. She asked, "Where is Ning'er? Why didn't he come in?"

Outside Rongning Hall, Chu Jinyao was walking back and forth in a courtyard. She lowered her voice and asked Qin Yi, "How did you get out?"

Just now, Chu Jinyao and Chu Jinxian were in the old lady's room, talking to the old ancestor, and suddenly the servants sent a message saying that the aunt was coming soon. She hurriedly got up and prepared to greet her aunt. In a hurry, the seventh girl spilled a cup of tea on Chu Jinyao. Chu Jinyao had no choice but to hurry back to change clothes.

The old lady had been giving instructions for several days, but she was late on the day Chu Zhu came back. Chu Jinyao didn't dare to think about what would happen next. After she changed her clothes, she hurried to Rongning Hall. In order to take a shortcut, she did not take the main road she was used to, but planned to cross the yard and take a shortcut. However, this time, something went wrong.

Chu Jinyao got lost.

Following Chu Jinyao was Yueji, a newly bought girl who didn't know the way here. This area was full of empty yards, dark and looked the same no matter how. The two of them wandered around for a long time, becoming more and more confused.

Chu Jinyao took advantage of Yueji's inattention and quickly whispered to Qin Yi for help.

"Go out from the corner gate of this courtyard, walk north along the alley, turn west at the corner... In fact, you can walk forward one corner and then turn west, enter the courtyard from the stairs, cross it and then walk two steps south, and you will be on the road you often walk."

Chu Jinyao was stunned for a moment: "Ah?"

"You didn't remember?" Qin Yi was very surprised and could only say, "Go north first..."

"Where is the north?"

Qin Yi was speechless: "You don't even know the north?"

"I know. But the houses and courtyards around me are all the same, how can I tell them apart?"

"I don't think you know." Qin Yi was so angry that he lost his temper. He couldn't find the north when he changed to a new place. How can this be called knowing the direction? He had no choice but to say, "See that corner door? Yes, it's behind the ear room. Go straight along the road after you go out..."

Chu Jinyao slowly explored the building under Qin Yi's intermittent instructions. She would send Yue Ji away after walking a distance, and then talk to Qin Yi secretly. Chu Jinyao herself felt like she was a thief.

"How do we go next?" Chu Jinyao asked Qin Yi secretly when no one was paying attention.

"What are you doing?" A voice suddenly sounded behind her. Chu Jinyao was startled and let go of the jade pendant in surprise.

The author has something to say: Chu Jinyao's diary:

Today, I encountered the first difficulty on my way to becoming a rich woman, #how to distinguish between east, south, west and north#. I think I can do it, but I was ridiculed mercilessly.

North is up, south is down, west is left, east is right, isn't that right?