After word spread that the devil's tongue on the mountain could not only be eaten but also sold for money, many people went to the mountain to dig for devil's tongue every day.
Shen Danru generously shared the process of removing toxins from the angelica root with the villagers, which further increased the villagers' goodwill towards her.
Anyone can go up the mountain. The devil's taro is wild, and the Shen family can't stop the villagers from digging it up.
Originally, the Shen family and Shen Dashan had already dug nearly half of it.
The villagers of Shangqing Village also wanted to make some taro-based foods to sell in town, just like the Shen family, but none of them were able to sell any.
Few villagers are willing to buy seasonings and chili peppers to make their dishes.
The villagers then asked Shen Cheng if he would buy konjac. Shen Cheng accepted it all at the price of one coin per pound, just as he had previously agreed.
Gradually, the taro on the mountain was almost completely dug up.
However, it also earned the Shen family their first pot of gold.
The Shen family had made a considerable amount of money from selling konjac snacks and braised meat, all of which was saved by Zhou.
Shen Danru kept all the money earned from Shenji's shop in Shengjing for herself.
No matter how good her parents are, she still needs to leave herself a way out.
The Song Danru who lived in the Marquis's mansion is dead. The current Shen Danru both longs for family affection and is somewhat afraid.
Shen Danru knew that this day would come sooner or later, and that the konjac snacks would sell out. This was not a long-term business, unless she started growing them herself.
She was thinking that it was time to look into making other dishes.
Since the household chores were handed over to Shen Dashan and his family, the Shen family has had a much easier time.
Orders for konjac juice have decreased, but orders for braised meat have been increasing. The Shen family's courtyard and kitchen are already small, and with the large number of orders, Shen Cheng is speeding up the construction of the house. The foundation has already been laid.
After discussing it with Shen Danru, they bought a plot of land, built ten brick and tile houses in the front, and a small workshop in the back yard.
"Miss, when shall we depart?"
"Let's do it now."
"Will the two of us be able to see Sister Yulan?"
After considering for a moment, Shen Danru said, "Let's give it a try. I've been there several times but haven't seen anyone. It seems that family is deliberately avoiding me. Why don't we go and inquire about them without revealing our identities?"
"Okay, I'll go prepare the carriage."
The horse was the same one Qingtan rode when she came back last time, and she also bought a carriage in town and harnessed it to it.
As the carriage traveled along the road, Shen Danru felt a strange unease in her heart. Was it because of her elder sister, whom she had never met?
My father told me that my eldest sister married into a village in the town. The town was just outside the village, located to the west of the town, and it was called Xishui Village.
This village is relatively wealthy, located near the dock, and most of the villagers make a living by fishing.
To get from Shangqing Village to Xijiang Village, you have to go through Sifang Town and head west.
"Miss, the road ahead is blocked."
Shen Danru poked her head out: "What happened?"
"It seems there's been an accident up ahead; a carriage has hit someone. Miss, please stay in the carriage while I go check it out."
Qingtan went for a while and then came back.
"Miss, we might not be able to leave for a while. We bumped into an old man ahead."
Hearing Qingtan's description, Shen Danru realized that the carriage in front had hit someone, and the old man had fainted. However, the girl in the carriage not only did not stop, but also ordered the servant to run the carriage over.
This aroused public outrage, and passersby surrounded her carriage, forcing her to stop.
Looks like I didn't check the almanac before going out today.
Going straight back is not an option, but the only way to Xishui Village is through here. What should we do?
Shen Danru was very agitated, so she instructed Qingtan to go back today and come back tomorrow.
"Miss, I'm afraid we can't go back. Look behind us."
Shen Danru lifted the curtain and saw that people were arriving one after another and blocking her carriage in the middle.
It seems she's stuck here today.
At this moment, a passerby cursed, "So what if you have a carriage? These days, who doesn't have a carriage? It's not wrong for you to have a carriage, but it's your fault if you hit someone."
"How dare you! Do you even know who our young lady is?"
"I don't care who you are, if you hit someone, get off the bus immediately. Human life is more important. We need to take the old man to the doctor right away."
"Yes, yes, why aren't you getting off the carriage?"
The others chimed in.
Forced into a corner, the people on the carriage lifted the curtain, and a young woman stepped out. She was dressed elegantly and was quite pretty.
"You unruly people, do you want to offend the Lan family?"
The Lan family.
Everyone took a breath and fell silent.
"Get out of my way."
Lan Bing'er frowned. Who told this old beggar not to watch where he was going?
She hadn't even complained about the man getting her carriage dirty.
The pedestrians blocking the carriage made way, and several people carried the old man to the side.
Seeing the carriage ahead move, Shen Danru felt much better; thankfully, the trip hadn't been in vain.
"Qingtan, is the Lan family very powerful?"
"Miss, from what I've heard, the Lan family was once a declining family, without any illustrious lineage, however..."
She changed the subject mysteriously, saying, "The Lan family once had two outstanding daughters who married into the Shengjing family. Now the Lan family is entirely supported by these two aunts. Coincidentally, you even know one of them, Miss."
In the few days since Qingtan arrived, she has already figured out the powerful clans in Sifang Town.
"Whom will she marry into in Shengjing?"
Shen Danru thought about it for a while, but couldn't come up with such a person.
"Madam Jiang."
"Ah, so it's her. No wonder the Jiang family is in Shengjing, and the old lady Jiang insists on coming to Sifang Town every year to recuperate. I was wondering about that at first, but I didn't expect Sifang Town to be her maternal home. It turns out she came back to take care of her maternal home. Isn't she being a 'brother-supporting demon'?"
Qingtan asked in confusion, "Miss, what is a 'brother-supporting demon'?"
Shen Danru: "Even after she got married, she still helps her brothers from her maternal family every day."
"Yes, I heard that Madam Jiang is the eldest sister. However, her younger sister died at a young age. I heard that Madam Jiang raised her from childhood until Madam Jiang married into Shengjing. Madam Jiang's younger sister cried and followed her to Shengjing and grew up in the Jiang family. Calling her a younger sister is more like calling her a daughter raised by Madam Jiang."
"After her sister died, Madam Jiang fell ill and has not recovered. She has to come to Sifang Town every year to recuperate."
"It's a pity, really. Madam Jiang's younger sister also married very well, just like her. I think it was to some duke's mansion in Shengjing. Alas, beauty is often short-lived..."
Shen Danru had no interest in listening any further. Gossiping about other people's business was fine; the priority was finding her sister as soon as possible.
"Qingtan, why aren't you leaving again?"
Qingtan said helplessly, "It's the same old story. Someone has blocked the carriage ahead again, and we can't get through."
Shen Danru had no choice but to get out of the car: "Let's go take a look ahead."
Qingtan followed.
When Shen Danru arrived at the front, she learned that a young woman had stopped the carriage and was forcing Lan Bing'er to get off and apologize. The two sides were on the verge of a confrontation.
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