Chapter 15 Mr. Shen Offers to Help
"Lord Shen."
After being tormented by Wei Lingze and Zhou Qin one after another, Chunxi became more and more aware of the importance of finding a backer.
Seeing Shen Qingyuan appear at the door, Chunxi was surprised and then only felt happy.
She generously invited Shen Qingyuan into the yard, and then quickly swept the melon seed shells on the ground into a pile. Fortunately, there was water boiling on the stove, so Chunxi brewed another pot of tea.
In order to entertain the "relatives", the tea was newly bought, but it was not a good tea.
But Chunxi subconsciously felt that Shen Qingyuan would not despise her.
After placing the poured tea next to Shen Qingyuan, Chunxi politely said, "Brother Qingshu can handle such a small matter as delivering the food box. Why did you come here in person?"
"I just happened to be off duty, so I stopped by."
The tea was boiling hot, steam rising from it, but it would take a while for Shen Qingyuan to finish it. He lowered his eyes with an indifferent expression.
Chunxi nodded in understanding.
Of course he came here on the way, otherwise would Lord Shen have made a special trip to see her?
The dried meat wasn't ready yet, and Chunxi was searching hard for something to give to Shen Qingyuan at home. She was lost in thought when she suddenly heard Shen Qingyuan ask, "Have you resolved your brother's problems at the academy?"
This question hit Chunxi's heart, and she quickly told her how Wei Lingze inexplicably came to the school to support the bully kid, how the school teacher ignored right and wrong in order to please the Wei family, and how she finally decisively expelled her brother from school.
"My son Awen isn't exactly bright. I support his education not with the expectation that he'll achieve academic success and bring honor to our family, but simply with the hope that he can understand the teachings of the sages and become someone who can distinguish right from wrong. Qingsong Academy can't even achieve that. Continuing his education there will not only be useless, but I'm afraid it will even lead Awen down the wrong path."
Chunxi thinks clearly and acts decisively.
Just like after Wei Lingze recovered, Yun asked her what reward she wanted, and she asked for her freedom without hesitation.
"You did the right thing," Shen Qingyuan first affirmed Chunxi's actions, and then asked, "Young Master Wei helped me to withdraw the salary, and he didn't say anything to you again?"
"Your Excellency is truly foresighted. The eldest young master did indeed approach me and even promised to let Awen study in the Yun clan. However, upon returning home and discovering someone had come to propose marriage to me, he left with a sullen face. He probably doesn't want to see me again."
Shen Qingyue and Shen Qingyu were both studying at the Yun clan school. Shen Qingyuan knew how much weight Wei Lingze's promise carried, but Chunxi spoke of it in a normal tone, not feeling that he had lost anything.
Shen Qingyuan's eyes lit up slightly, while Qingshu's attention was on the fact that someone had proposed to Chunxi.
"Miss Chunxi is getting married so soon?"
Qingshu was a little disappointed. He had only tasted a small piece of rabbit meat last time, and was hoping that he could get some of the food when Chunxi sent it to his master in the future.
Chunxi guessed what Qingshu was thinking and said softly, "I am indeed discussing marriage, but I am not in a hurry to get married. All the betrothal gifts today must be returned. Besides, I plan to open a shop to sell food. Master Shen has been very kind to me. Even if we get married in the future, I will often send him delicious food."
Qingshu felt relieved, but then frowned. It was not easy for women to do business in this world. Would her husband agree to let her show up in public?
Qingshu subconsciously wanted to dissuade him, but his master beat him to the punch: "I can ask Qingshu to help you inquire about the school and the shop."
"Really? My Lord, you are so kind, you are like the reincarnation of a living Buddha!"
Chunxi gave a thumbs up.
She had originally thought about sending food a few more times before asking Shen Qingyuan for help, but she didn't expect Shen Qingyuan to be so kind-hearted and actually offered it on his own initiative.
Chunxi was not shy. She took advantage of the opportunity to call Cao Wen to let Shen Qingyuan know about his academic progress, and then told Qingshu in detail about her requirements for the shop.
The shop doesn't need to be too big, and the location doesn't need to be too good. It's best to be in a place where merchants pass by. Her budget is within three hundred taels, and the rest of the money has to be used to prepare ingredients and cover initial losses.
It was almost dark when Shen Qingyuan got up and left. Chunxi respectfully sent him to the entrance of the alley.
After the carriage drove a distance, Qingshu couldn't help but ask Shen Qingyuan, "A woman who shows up in public will definitely be criticized. Your Excellency, do you really want me to help Miss Chunxi find a shop? What if Miss Chunxi's husband doesn't allow her to open a shop in the future?"
Shen Qingyuan said, "Even if she doesn't open a shop, she can still use it to collect rent. Having a shop is better than having nothing."
Qingshu suddenly realized.
That was true. They had seen too many women in the office whose dowries were eaten up by their in-laws and who were then ruthlessly rejected and despised, with no place to seek justice.
As long as you buy a shop, it will always be there.
Qingshu was determined to help Chunxi choose a good shop with excellent value for money. After a while, he heard his master's voice coming from the carriage: "She is a smart person and will not marry someone who does not allow her to run a shop."
Qingshu looked up at the sky.
It was getting dark soon and the sun hadn't risen from the west yet. How come he heard his parents praising others for being smart?
Chunxi walked back only after Shen Qingyuan's carriage had gone far away.
Passing by Aunt Li's house next door, I happened to hear Aunt Li's gossiping voice: "Tsk tsk tsk, this is the third person to come to the door. I didn't realize that Cao's Ah Xi is really capable."
“…”
It’s better not to let Lord Shen come here in the future. It doesn’t matter what others say about her, but it would be a great sin to damage Lord Shen’s reputation.
As soon as Chunxi returned home, Wang rushed over and asked anxiously, "Who asked you to open a shop? You don't have any business sense. The worst shop in Hanjing costs dozens of taels of silver. What if you lose money?"
Wang originally wanted to wait until Chunxi got married and was bullied by her husband's family before taking the money from Chunxi. But when she heard that Chunxi wanted to buy a shop to do business, she could not wait any longer.
This money must be kept with her for safekeeping.
"No business is guaranteed to make a profit. I don't know how to do it now, but I'll learn it in a year or two," Chunxi said without a care. Wang Shi found it increasingly unbelievable. However, before she could speak, Chunxi continued, "I don't necessarily have to buy a shop. What if the eldest young master really lets Awen enter the Yun clan school? This salary will be much more expensive than before."
When Cao Wen was mentioned, Wang's attention was immediately diverted.
She had only thought that she could make friends with noble children by joining the Yun clan school, but she forgot that she had to pay tuition. By then, Cao Wen would have to pay for his food, clothing, housing and transportation. It was naturally great that Chunxi was willing to pay for Cao Wen.
But this is all based on Wei Lingze's agreement to let Cao Wen enter the Yun clan school.
What if the engagement with the Zhou family is cancelled and Wei Lingze disagrees?
Chunxi left Wang alone and went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.
At the same time, in the Xiao family's backyard.
Second Miss Xiao Qingyue placed her hands on her hips and cursed, "That maid named Chunxi is truly scheming. She seemed determined to leave the Wei family, but she repeatedly created encounters with my brother-in-law. Now, she's even deliberately arranged for someone to stage a marriage proposal for my brother-in-law to see. She's truly shameless."
Hearing Wei Lingze angrily return to the Wei family and smash a lot of things, Xiao Qinghe was stunned for a moment, and then sternly taught him: "It's just a coincidence. Don't say such things again in the future. And, Ah Yue, you shouldn't send people to monitor Wei Lang."
Xiao Qingyue wanted to explain herself, but when she saw her sister's eyes were red, she softened her tone and admitted her mistake: "Sister, I'm sorry, I was wrong. I won't do this again."
Sister has to consider the overall situation, but she doesn't need to.
She must have that vixen taught a lesson!
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