Chapter 128 When the Wind Scattered Its Ashes
Chen Cuihua was greatly shocked, and she never expected that the Lu family had already started doing business with the magistrate's son.
She slept in the same room with Lu Qingqing that night.
During their conversation, Lu Qingqing said, "Aunt Cuihua, you are actually very suited to doing business."
Chen Cuihua has many shortcomings, but in Lu Qingqing's view, those shortcomings can all be corrected.
If it weren't for the burden of Lu Xingde's family, she might not have become so mean and opportunistic.
Just based on her diligence and competence, she has supported her family all these years by raising pigs and chickens and doing odd jobs, which is better than many men.
"Me? I can't."
"You can learn if you don't know how. What do you think you're best at?"
"All I know how to do is raise pigs."
Okay, Lu Qingqing doesn't know how to raise pigs.
Raising pigs well is also a skill.
"Besides raising pigs, all I do is cook. Isn't that all a woman can do? People who do embroidery are skilled, but I can't do that."
Chen Cuihua actually didn't have time to do those meticulous tasks; even sitting down was a luxury for her.
"By the way, the stewed meat today was really delicious. I've never tasted anything like it before. What was it made of?"
"We use our homemade seasoning packets, which are now sold at my older brother's grocery store. They're a bit pricey, so only families with a better standard of living buy them. To be honest, the market for them is a bit limited in our town."
Lu Qingqing asked, "Aunt Cuihua, would you be willing to go out and discuss business, selling spices?"
"I...I...I...I'm an illiterate old woman, how can I talk business!" Chen Cuihua was so frightened that she stammered.
Qingqing thinks too highly of her!
She just farms and raises pigs.
"Heroes are not judged by their origins, and learning is not limited by age."
“If you don’t know how, you can learn. We’ve never done business before, but we’ve started now.”
That night, Lu Qingqing and Chen Cuihua talked for a long time, until midnight.
This was the most restful sleep Chen Cuihua had had in all these years.
Although Lu Qingqing said she didn't need to get up early in the morning, she had already made it a habit and still got up very early.
I get up and start sweeping the yard.
Then she heard the child crying in Lu Feng's room. She couldn't bear to listen and quickly asked if she needed help.
In short, she was never idle.
Then he went out to find someone to build a thatched hut.
As the sun rose, the Wan family hurriedly came to invite someone, saying that Madam Wan was unwell and they needed to bring Lu Qingqing over.
A short while later, Xu Rui arrived again.
With everyone in the family out busy, Feng Xiaowan put down the spices and stood up to greet them.
Actually, it's about keeping an eye on him and preventing him from doing any work.
She had no idea that he could burn himself even while starting a fire.
This young master is quite capable.
"Hey, sister-in-law, I've brought some things over," Xu Rui said.
Every time he called her "sister-in-law," Feng Xiaowan felt something was off.
But since the other person was so kind and had such a pleasant voice, she couldn't help but speak softly and slowly as well.
"What are you sending? She's gone out to see patients."
"Here's the thing, I found some medicinal herb seeds, but they seem to be quite rare. I'll ask her if they can be planted?"
Oh, so it's important business.
Feng Xiaowan said, "Let's leave it here for now. She went to the Wan family's house and we don't know when she'll be back."
Ten thousand families...
"Alright, thank you very much, sister-in-law. I'll take my leave now."
I must say, this young master walks with such grace!
I don't seem as thin anymore!
Ten thousand families.
Lu Qingqing hadn't expected Madam Wan's condition to be so serious this time.
For some unknown reason, his blood and qi surged upwards, causing his face to turn red and triggering a heart ailment.
After Lu Qingqing administered acupuncture, Madam Wan woke up.
"Miss Lu."
Because of her weakness, Madam Wan appeared exceptionally frail.
She had a dignified and blessed appearance, but at this moment her face was full of sorrow.
Like a peony that was growing vigorously, suddenly losing its moisture.
This is clearly a result of psychological trauma.
"Madam Wan, please relax. Nothing is more important than your own health."
"Miss Lu."
Madam Wan believed that family scandals should not be aired in public, but at this moment, she really wanted to confide in Lu Qingqing.
Perhaps it was her calm and composed demeanor that made it impossible for people to see her as a teenage girl.
From the moment Lu Qingqing cured her dizziness for the first time, she trusted her and felt that she was no ordinary person.
"If your husband, with whom you've shared decades of life, suddenly betrays you, what would you do?"
Lu Qingqing glanced at Madam Wan.
I see.
After so many years of relationship, this is indeed a heavy blow.
"Me? I can't tolerate any imperfections. If you are heartless, then I will leave."
"Since it has been betrayed, it's like a piece of porcelain with a crack; no amount of repair can bring it back to what it was before."
"But everyone has their own helplessness and perspectives. I'm just saying that this is my personality."
Regardless of the relationship between Madam Wan and Master Wan, they have such a grown son, and she is a young lady raised in ancient times; it's unlikely she could bring herself to break ties.
Lu Qingqing thought she would be surprised or disagree.
After all, she looked like a wealthy lady who had never experienced any setbacks in life.
Aside from continuing to rely on her husband, she probably wouldn't have any other choice.
But Madam Wan pressed on, "What if he doesn't want that, and wants to have his cake and eat it too, while also wanting more, and enjoying the blessings of having two wives?"
ha!
Lu Qingqing almost laughed.
sneer.
That scoundrel is dreaming.
All she has is...
"Do not dwell on longing; cut the Gordian knot with a swift stroke!"
"Burn the mixture and scatter the ashes in the wind!"
...
The sky outside grew overcast.
When Lu Qingqing left the mansion, Wan Yuting caught up with her.
He wasn't in good condition either; he had dark circles under his eyes.
He must feel very sorry for his mother.
"Miss Lu, this is a new material I recently purchased. It's waterproof, so you don't have to worry about rain. Please keep it!"
Thank you so much for today.
His mother doesn't accept treatment from others, and if Lu Qingqing can't cure her today, he doesn't know what will happen to her.
Wan Yuting was truly grateful to Lu Qingqing.
"It's nothing, it's just a doctor's duty."
Spend more time with your mother these next few days. She suffered severe trauma, and her heart meridians are damaged. If she doesn't receive proper care, she may suffer long-term consequences.
Lu Qingqing took the raincoat.
The raincoat is made of a material similar to oilcloth, but it is lighter and softer. It is made into the style of a cape, and it is indeed more convenient than a raincoat when it rains.
"Xiangzi, drive carefully and make sure you get Miss Lu home safely."
"Yes, young master."
Xiangzi jumped off the carriage and was about to put down the footstool when another carriage stopped beside him.
The driver was a young man dressed as a yamen runner.
"Qingqing, get in the car."
The carriage door opened, and a young man with a veil covering his face sat upright inside, nodding to her.
This carriage is large, and the interior is very spacious.
Lu Qingqing thought she needed to talk to Xu Rui, so she declined the Wan family's carriage and got into Xu Rui's carriage instead.
It happened so fast that Xu Rui didn't even see his outstretched hand.
Wan Yuting watched the carriage travel quite a distance before frowning and turning back to his residence.
I will go back and visit Madam Wan.
Unexpectedly, Madam Wan was already sitting at the table eating. Apart from looking haggard, her demeanor and expression were the same as before.
"Mother, have you thought it through?"
I've figured it out.
Wan Yuting breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.
“Then I’ll have Dad move back. If he’s always out there, wouldn’t that just be letting someone else benefit?”
"Is it something good? This cheap stuff is for anyone who wants it."
Wan Yuting was stunned. "What did you say?"
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