The matter of finding Zhao Yi a concubine was gradually put on hold due to Zhao Yi's firm stance.
Jiang Bai understood that the old lady never gave up easily.
However, after a while, they will be going to Jiangnan, and then they won't have to be so awkward in front of the old lady every day.
But every family has its own problems, and there are some things we always have to face.
Jiang Bai looked up and sighed deeply. How could this be even more difficult than doing business?
Suddenly, someone hugged her from behind, resting their head against her neck: "Why are you sighing?"
Jiang Bai shook his head: "It's nothing."
Zhao Yi played with her loose hair: "You know that your mother isn't an impolite person. I'm just afraid that since we went back to our hometown, someone has been whispering something in her ear."
“I understand. Mother is a good person. The Zhao family is much better than the people in my family.”
Thinking about this, Jiang Bai suddenly felt that it wasn't such a big deal.
The old lady is easily swayed, so this matter needs to be addressed at its root.
"Since we're heading south this time, we'll take the opportunity to visit our hometown and see who's stirring up trouble behind the scenes."
Their hands are incredibly long!
Jiang Bai turned around, his previous gloomy mood vanished: "The sun is about to set, let's go pick Le'er up from school."
Time flew by. Besides his daily visits to Yipin Pavilion and his own medicinal cuisine shop, Jiang Bai would spend his free time with Zhao Xile or visit Zhao Ping'an at the military camp.
Jiang Bai felt that if he could live like this every day in this new life, it would be worth it.
She didn't want to experience the suffering of the apocalypse again; any good thing she could have now would satisfy her.
However, life is always full of ups and downs, and an event made them accelerate their pace to head south.
The Lunar New Year had just ended, and Yipin Pavilion opened on the third day of the Lunar New Year. Shops on the street gradually began to open for business as well.
Jiang Bai received his first batch of medicinal herbs of the year, but was speechless when he received the goods.
Even the pharmacy staff were dumbfounded.
"How did all these medicinal herbs end up rotten like this?"
"Yes, they've been supplying us for almost half a year now. This time we offered them the highest price. If they had just delivered the goods, that would have been fine, but look at this, boss, it's all counterfeit!"
"Our medicinal herbs not only need to supply the First-Rank Pavilion, but also the Imperial Palace. The daily expenses are enormous. What should we do now?!"
The shop was in complete chaos.
Jiang Bai looked at the medicinal herbs that were either overgrown or rotten beyond recognition, and clenched his fists in his sleeves.
"Immediately send someone to contact Zhang Quan in Jiangnan and ask him what exactly happened. We always have enough money!" For the first time, Jiang Bai was also furious.
Zhang Quan clearly intended to betray those who had helped him, probably because he had made enough money and wanted to play some tricks.
If you want to show off your limited skills in front of her, you should know what the price will be.
The person in charge of the medicinal cuisine rushed to Jiangnan overnight.
Every extra day of delay results in a loss.
In addition, the Zhao family is now extremely large, and the daily losses are unimaginable for ordinary people.
However, three days passed, and when the steward returned, weary from his journey, he brought bad news.
The Zhao family drove them away, refusing to admit that there was anything wrong with the medicinal herbs they had given them, claiming that the Zhao family was intentionally trying to extort them.
Jiang Bai looked at the haggard-looking steward and felt even more furious.
Just then, Zhao Yi came from the south of the city. As soon as he stepped into the shop, he saw her with a long face and bulging veins on her forehead.
He had never seen Bai'er so angry.
Zhao Yi roughly guessed what it was about, and the steward beside him explained in detail what the Zhao family had done.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Jiang Bai's cold voice came: "Zhao Yi, it seems we need to get going quickly."
"You're going in person?" Zhao Yi asked, slightly surprised.
“That’s right, I want to see what Zhao Quan is really showing off.”
Zhao Yi agreed almost without hesitation; this was a major matter that could not be taken lightly.
On his way home, Jiang Bai carefully analyzed the whole situation.
Zhao Yi didn't disturb her; he just waited quietly.
After a long silence, Jiang Bai suddenly looked up: "There's something fishy about this."
"What do you mean?" Zhao Yi asked.
"If Zhao Quan wants to frame us, why doesn't he do it when the Zhao family is not yet powerful? Why choose now?"
"Perhaps it's because our Zhao family's business is booming right now, and he wants to make more money?"
Jiang Bai shook his head: "In the six months I've been working with Zhao Quan, he doesn't seem like that kind of person."
"This man is adept at business tactics, and is extremely cunning and treacherous. Doesn't he know how great the risks are?"
Jiang Bai paused for a moment: "I'm afraid there's someone behind this."
However, all of this is just speculation.
Jiang Bai frowned slightly: "We'll take a boat south and set off early tomorrow morning. We should arrive in Jiangnan the day after tomorrow."
"good."
That night, the two of them made all the arrangements in the capital. Yipin Pavilion still had some stock, and if Jiang Bai acted quickly, it should be able to hold on.
I'm afraid that the situation in Jiangnan is very complicated, which will delay things and cause Yipin Pavilion to run out of supplies. This will make those high-ranking officials and nobles dissatisfied, and in the end, Yipin Pavilion will suffer the loss.
That night, Jiang Bai slept lightly. She thought back on the events of the past few days but still couldn't figure out what had happened.
He finally fell asleep around midnight.
On a bright and sunny morning, the candles in the Zhao family's house were lit early.
The carriage stopped in front of the Zhao family's house, and the old lady, wearing a cloak, came to see them off.
Despite the slippery roads due to the snow, the old lady insisted on escorting the two to the dock.
Jiang Bai still felt a warmth in his heart; the old lady still cared about them after all, even though there had been some conflicts before.
"Be careful on your journey."
"Mother, don't worry."
The old lady said nothing more, watching the two board the boat, which slowly sailed south.
"Is everything done?" the old lady asked the maid beside her.
"Madam, it's all been arranged."
The old lady smiled with satisfaction, but a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes: "Yi'er, I'm doing this for your own good."
"My Zhao family cannot die out."
However, Zhao Yi and Jiang Bai were unaware of this, as their minds were currently focused on Zhao Quan.
The days at sea passed quickly, and a day later, the two disembarked at the dock in Suzhou, Jiangnan.
The customs in Jiangnan are different from those in the capital. Even in winter, it is still bustling with people, and the warm spring breeze seems to arrive sooner than in the north.
The willows on the branches have already begun to sprout, and the white walls and black tiles all around are reflected in the river.
Houses lined the riverbanks, a sight unlike anything seen in the capital.
But Jiang Bai was in no mood to appreciate these things.
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