Chapter 331 She Almost Became His Wife
Jiang heard the noise and ran over from the backyard.
"Tang'er, isn't Miss Jiang at home for dinner? I see it's already dinner time, so I'm thinking of cooking her meal as well."
"Mom, my brother is still looking after me at home. Young ladies from wealthy families have many rules to follow. I definitely can't stay outside for too long."
Song Yuntang stood up, took Jiang's arm and walked towards the backyard.
"What did you prepare today, mom? I'll cook for you."
"Why do I need you to light the stove? Nian'er is helping me in the backyard." Jiang let her hold her arm. "I bought half a sheep from the market this morning. I plan to stew some mutton for you. I heard that mutton soup is very nourishing."
Song Yuntang nodded, "Then mother, make more, so that our whole family can have food."
Jiang patted her hands.
"We have food to eat, but the key is you. If you don't take care of your body soon, you'll have a hard time having children in the future."
Song Yuntang smiled and said nothing more.
She will be only seventeen years old next year. Xu Qingye has a heavy academic burden now, so he may not be in a hurry to have a child.
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Xu Wencheng, who lived next door, ran around the county town for three whole days, walked through every street and alley, and selected two suitable places to open a clinic according to Song Yuntang's requirements.
After staying at home for more than ten days, Song Yuntang could no longer sit still.
The next day after her period was over, she took Cheng Nian'er, Xu Wencheng and Cao Shun out.
Although she didn't go out these days, she taught Shunzi to recognize many medicinal herbs.
The child was quite smart. Whenever she asked him about something the next day, he could answer it fluently.
The four of them first went to the restaurant owned by Manager Miao and Chef Zhang. The restaurant was under renovation and it was estimated that it would take another ten days to complete.
"Ms. Song, you are the boss of our Mingyue Tower. You must come on the opening day of the restaurant." Manager Miao said after taking Song Yuntang around the restaurant.
Song Yuntang nodded, "Okay, when the restaurant's opening time is set, Manager Miao can have Erniu go to Liuqiao Street to let me know in advance."
Manager Miao smiled and escorted the people out of the restaurant.
"Then let's make a deal."
"It's settled."
After saying goodbye to Manager Miao, Song Yuntang followed Xu Wencheng to see the two places he had selected in the past few days for opening clinics.
One is located in the downtown area.
It's quite lively with people coming and going.
This was originally an inn, but business has been bad this year and the income has been insufficient to cover expenses in recent months. The owner wants to sell it out in time to avoid losing all his capital.
Forty-eight taels of silver is a half-year rent, which is indeed unaffordable for ordinary merchants.
However, Song Yuntang felt that this place was too noisy, so she asked Xu Wencheng to take her to another place.
The other shop is close to the outskirts of the city. It was originally a restaurant. It is said that someone died in the restaurant. The shop has been empty for a year and a half and no one dared to rent it.
Although it is only one floor, there is a large courtyard along the back of the front hall.
There are seven rooms in the yard, which were previously used as wing rooms. After a little renovation, they can be used as wards.
The kitchen is also very large, and with a few adjustments to the stove, it can be used as a medicine-making room.
The large yard is also convenient for drying herbs, which is quite what Song Yuntang likes.
"Wencheng, how much is the rent for this shop?"
Xu Wencheng raised his eyebrows and looked at her.
"Someone has died here, aren't you afraid, sister-in-law?"
"Everyone experiences birth, aging, sickness and death. What is there to be afraid of?" She has died once, so she naturally sees things clearly.
Xu Wencheng then said, "This shop has been empty for a year and a half. The landlord wants to rent it for thirty taels a year."
Song Yuntang nodded, "It's a lot cheaper than the one we just saw."
After all, that family needs forty-eight taels in half a year, which means ninety-six taels in a year.
The rent is more than three times higher than here.
The key point is that it is not really appropriate to open a clinic in a busy city.
It's pretty good here.
Xu Wencheng followed her all the time.
"The landlord also said that if I bought it directly, it would cost 420 taels of silver. He also said that in the past, the shop would have to be sold for at least 600 taels of silver."
After carefully looking around the shop, Song Yuntang said, "Go call the landlord for me now and tell him that I want to buy the shop. Ask him to bring the title deed as well."
In case an incident similar to Lin Zhaozhao smashing the shop happens again, it is safer to keep the deed to the clinic in one's own hands.
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Half an hour later, Song Yuntang came out of the yamen with the re-registered house deed.
Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly heard someone calling her not far away.
"Sister, are you healed?"
Looking back, it was Luo Gang.
She smiled brightly, "Everything is fine. Thank you, Brother Luo, for your concern."
A number of officers and soldiers gathered behind Luo Gang, and were driving one or two hundred people who were either chained or shackled from the direction of the prison.
There are some familiar faces inside.
The one walking in front was Zhou Juyuan from Funiuzhai.
"Brother Luo, what is this?" she asked in confusion.
During the interrogation these days, the bandits have told Song Yuntang everything about what he encountered in Funiu Village.
Therefore, the people in the county government knew that although Song Yuntang was captured by the bandits, he was not harmed.
"After you have counted all the crimes committed by these people, my lord, let us send them and the evidence to the nearby military camp. We will then receive a little training from the military camp and be sent directly to the front line."
People like this who have committed crimes usually rush to the front and act as meat shields in wars.
It can be said that it was a life-and-death situation.
After these people go, I'm afraid only a few will be able to come back alive.
Song Yuntang nodded, "Since Brother Luo still has things to do, I won't delay your business. Goodbye."
As he said this, he turned around.
But then I heard Zhou Juyuan suddenly raise his voice.
"Doctor Song!"
Looking at his calm face, Song Yuntang felt confused.
"What's up?"
Zhou Juyuan looked at her steadily.
"You have caused me and my brothers so much suffering."
Song Yuntang smiled faintly, as bright as a flower, "If you hadn't arrested me, you might still be the mountain king in Funiu Village. You can only blame yourself."
Zhou Juyuan nodded his chin in the direction of Xu Wencheng.
"The boy next to you is your husband?"
Xu Wencheng was shocked and hurried forward to explain.
"Don't talk nonsense, this is my sister-in-law."
Luo Gang knew Xu Qingye. After hearing Zhou Juyuan's words, he immediately whipped him.
"Stop talking nonsense here. Miss Song's husband is a scholar who is highly regarded by the adults. He will definitely have a bright future. You guys want to detain Miss Song on the mountain. Why don't you take a piss and look at yourself to see if you are worthy of her?"
When the whip hit his body, Zhou Juyuan seemed to be unaware of the pain and burst into laughter.
"No wonder, no wonder the officers and soldiers acted so quickly and efficiently this time."
In the crowd, Ping An stared blankly at the pretty girl in the distance, with reluctance and grievance on his face.
She almost became his wife.
Wouldn't it be nice if she was willing to live with him in the mountains? He will definitely treat her very well.
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