Hearing his mother say this, Gou'er realized that he was still a little burden. Last time when his mother went, she took him with her no matter what she did. Sometimes he didn't want to go, but he couldn't not go. As a result, he was not very happy, and it was also inconvenient for his mother.
Therefore, the best outcome is for him to stay.
So he answered decisively, "Okay, Mother, don't worry, I'll be a good boy at home. Mother, you must also take good care of yourself."
He Jiuniang rubbed his head and watched him get into the car and leave with his three older brothers before continuing to pack her own things.
She had important business to attend to in the prefectural city, so she called over several of her sisters-in-law and had them load a box of nightgowns and underwear onto the carriage.
Everyone immediately understood her meaning and asked, "Third sister-in-law, are you trying to open up the market in the prefectural city?"
Yu's eyes were shining. If he could make so much money in the county town, he would definitely make much more money if he went to the prefectural city to develop.
"Yes, I'll take it and give it a try. Maybe it'll work. We can also supply goods to the merchants in the prefectural city."
We need to buy this stuff ourselves and encourage other businesses to buy it wholesale. The more people know about it, the easier it will be to accept. Over time, the rumors and gossip will naturally dissipate.
"But it might be inconvenient for you to go alone. How about I go with you? Or I'm not good with words, so you can take Lotus or Little Lamb with you. They can help out a bit."
Ms. Yu genuinely wanted to help, but knowing she wasn't particularly capable in business, she refrained from trying to show off.
Lotus looked at He Jiuniang excitedly; she wanted to go too.
But He Jiuniang refused, saying, "This trip to the prefectural city might take a long time. If you come with me, what will happen to the family business? I can sell this box by myself without any problem, don't worry."
He Jiuniang knew, of course, that Lianhua longed to develop her career in the prefectural city, but this time she really didn't want to take anyone with her.
Firstly, she needed to investigate the owner of the "Ten Miles of Fragrance" restaurant and resolve the matter directly. She didn't want her family to know about this, because they wouldn't be able to help and would only worry unnecessarily.
Secondly, she needs to bring back some full-length mirrors and such, which is more convenient if she goes alone. If she brings someone with her, it would be hard to explain.
Seeing that Lianhua's eyes had dimmed noticeably, He Jiuniang comforted her, "Lianhua, your aunt knows you're capable. Our family will definitely go to the prefectural city to do business in the future, and we'll take you with us when we go to investigate. But right now, the family business can't do without you, so you have to take care of it, okay?"
"I know, Auntie, don't worry."
Encouraged by He Jiuniang, Lianhua felt much better. She did want to go to the prefectural city, but Aunt Jiuniang had told her before that her family hadn't even established themselves in the county town yet, so going to the prefectural city wasn't very realistic. Besides, traveling back and forth wouldn't be easy, so they should wait until the time was right.
He Jiuniang got into the carriage and left. The group of women in the Lu family sighed. She said that this trip to the prefectural city would take a long time. When would she be able to come back?
Everyone at home is used to her being there, so her sudden departure is really hard to bear.
Especially for Madam Sun, watching the carriage drive away, she instantly felt sad.
It felt like a wedding procession.
If the third son's wife really gets married in the future, she will truly belong to someone else's family. What should she do then?
I suddenly regret telling my third son's wife that I agreed to her remarrying...
He Jiuniang met up with Manager Ren at the entrance of the clinic, and then took two carriages to the prefectural city. They arrived at Yuyuantang in the prefectural city before noon. Instead of a young shop assistant, the young master Song Chi greeted them at the door.
"Dr. He!"
When Song Chi saw her, his eyes were clearly filled with joy. He even wanted to help her down from the carriage, but He Jiuniang jumped down and stood up calmly, giving Song Chi no chance to make a move.
Song Chi: ...Okay, if the girl he's interested in is better than him, he'll admit it!
"Dr. Song, we meet again."
He Jiuniang smiled politely, then turned to the coachman and said, "Brother coachman, please take my luggage to the inn first, thank you for your trouble."
As she spoke, she was about to pay the driver.
Song Chi hurriedly said, "Dr. He, I've changed your inn this time, but we can't find a coachman right now. Why don't we leave the carriage in the backyard of the clinic and I'll take you there in a bit?"
The incident at the inn last time had happened, and He Jiuniang had made a lot of money for their family, so he moved them to an inn with better facilities.
He Jiuniang thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Alright, thank you for your trouble, Doctor Song."
"Of course."
The group went in and greeted each other politely. Doctor Song then said that he had booked a table at a restaurant and they would talk while eating there.
Among the large group of people, He Jiuniang was the only woman. Doctor Song felt this was inappropriate, so he also invited his wife to join them.
Doctor Song's wife was dressed in fine silk and satin. She was fair-skinned and plump, and her smile was very kind. She looked like a blessed person.
Although Doctor Song's hair was gray, his wife looked much younger, but they didn't seem to clash at all; on the contrary, they were a very good match.
"This must be Dr. He, he's really handsome!"
Madam Song and Madam Hou had heard about He Jiu Niang and admired her greatly. As soon as they met, they pulled He Jiu Niang aside to talk.
Song Chi quickly pulled his mother away a little and whispered, "Mother, don't frighten Doctor He."
"Oh dear, I was just too excited to see Dr. He. Please don't take offense, Dr. He. I'll try my best to control myself."
Hou smiled so broadly her eyes disappeared, and He Jiuniang laughed and said, "It's nothing."
After the food was served, everyone ate and talked. Dr. Song said, "This illness may be a bit difficult. I don't know if Dr. He can handle it."
I said this on purpose so that He Jiuniang could be mentally prepared.
He Jiuniang said, "Doctor Song, please speak freely."
"That's right, that's right..."
Apart from his wife, everyone else here was a doctor working at the clinic, but he still felt a little embarrassed to talk about it.
"Oh dear! It's venereal disease!"
Doctor Song gritted his teeth and finally spoke.
Although the others already knew, their expressions were still somewhat unpleasant.
Many doctors are reluctant to treat this disease because it is easy to get infected, and moreover, it is very difficult to cure.
Doctor Song originally didn't want to take this patient, but the consultation fee offered was very high, and the patient came specifically because of He Jiuniang's medical skills.
Doctor Song was worried that He Jiuniang would be unhappy because he had taken in a patient with venereal disease, so the group of people watched He Jiuniang's reaction carefully.
He Jiuniang nodded with an unreadable expression, picked up a piece of meat, put it in her mouth and chewed it. It took her a while to meet the probing expressions of the group of people.
She instinctively wiped her face and asked, "Is there something dirty on my face?"
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