Chapter 17 She formed a caravan for me?
Big red "囍" characters have been hung everywhere in the Xuanping Marquis Mansion, and the atmosphere is festive everywhere.
Zhao Shuning was not good at needlework and did not have enough time to embroider her wedding dress herself, so she gritted her teeth and went directly to Jinxiu Pavilion to have a wedding dress custom-made.
Jinxiu Pavilion is the best embroidery shop in the capital. The embroiderers' skills are impeccable, but the prices are also very high.
But when Zhao Shuning thought of Lu Zhiran's beautiful and bright face, he suppressed his heartache and paid the money decisively.
With the wedding dress, she also needed a headpiece, so she went to Ruyi Pavilion to order one.
She is now a well-known person and cannot be outdone by Lu Zhiran.
After deducting the expenses of the banquet and buying everything from head to toe, she had very few good things left.
Zhao Shuning comforted himself that money is external to the body and is just dead money if held in the hand. Its true value can only be realized when it is spent.
Once the money is spent, she can earn more. She has the ability to do so.
Everyone thought that Lu Zhiran must be hiding in Yushengju and feeling sad at this time, but in fact, Lu Zhiran was in a very good mood.
Tan Xuwen brought good news again. He had figured out the accounts of several shops and had all the evidence against those corrupt officials in his hands. He only needed her to give an order and he could take action to deal with them.
This time, things went unusually smoothly, and he was certain that there was indeed someone helping behind the scenes.
Lu Zhiran knew very well that there was no kindness without reason in this world.
The other party may have some ulterior motive in helping her.
But Lu Zhiran was not overly worried. Since the other party was unwilling to reveal his identity, she would not deliberately investigate. She would just let things take their course and respond to each move as it came.
Emperor Defeng issued an edict to bestow a reward on all the staff of Taicang Commercial Bank. The reward was quite generous and the ceremony was grand, attracting countless people in the capital to watch.
After hearing this, Lu Zhiran was greatly encouraged.
Emperor Defeng did not forget his original promise. The reason why he delayed until this point was probably that he was preparing rewards. His own divorce decree would surely arrive soon.
Chu Yunqing was shopping outside during the day and happened to witness the entire process of the announcement of the imperial decree and the awarding of rewards. She narrated the story eloquently, her eyes filled with envy.
"The rewards were box after box, opened and displayed in rows, glittering with gold, almost blinding the eyes."
Chu Yian was not jealous of this, but said: "They have saved the world, and this is what they deserve."
As an eyewitness of the Battle of Xiping, no one knew better than him the crisis at the border at that time. Without food and medicine, everyone could only wait to die.
The righteous act of Taicang Trading Company saved tens of millions of soldiers and civilians at the border.
Zhao Shuning, who was standing aside, had a dull expression on his face.
If Taicang Trading Company did not have its own prescription, no one would use the medicine even if it had it.
My contribution was primary, but now, all the limelight fell on them.
Jiang seemed to recall something and spoke casually, "Come to think of it, the Lu family also has a caravan that specializes in the Xiping trade route. Unfortunately, their caravan was a bit unlucky and didn't make any contribution in this war."
There was regret in Jiang's tone.
If her caravan performed a great deed, their Xuanping Marquisate would receive a reward.
Chu Yian didn't know about Lu Zhiran's industry, but this was the first time he heard of this.
But he didn't care. He just looked indifferent and said, "She doesn't have that kind of courage. Even if the opportunity is in front of her, she may not be able to seize it."
Chu Yunqing also looked disdainful. "Yes, she is so petty that she would definitely not be willing to donate the food and herbs for free. She might even sell them at a high price to make a profit."
Zhao Shuning didn't say anything, but someone had already said what she wanted to say.
Chu Yian's face was full of annoyance. "Don't mention her. It's a spoiler."
Jiang Madam looked helpless. "An'er, don't be too harsh on her. She formed the caravan for you and is truly loyal to you. She's just being a little bit petty now because she cares about you too much."
Chu Yian was stunned.
"What did you say? She formed the caravan just for me?"
Jiang nodded. "Xiping is poor, and that trade route isn't profitable. If it weren't for the convenience of bringing you things, why would she have formed a caravan and maintained it for three years? Every time she sends you something, it's all hand-picked by Lu. Everything is the best."
When Chu Yian heard about this for the first time, his face was filled with shock.
In the past three years, he did receive gifts from the Marquis' Mansion every year, and they were not just a few items, but several carts full of them.
Not only him, but also his comrades have a share.
His portion is always the best.
Compared with her mother's thick and lengthy letters home, Lu Zhiran's letters were always simple, with a sense of strangeness and indifference between the lines.
Therefore, he always thought that those things were prepared by his mother and sent by the caravan.
Ever since returning to Beijing in triumph, he and Lu Zhiran have never sat down and had a good talk, so he had no chance to know about this matter.
Now, when he heard it suddenly, the shock on his face was hard to conceal, and an indescribable complex emotion surged in his heart.
Zhao Shuning looked at Chu Yian who suddenly lost his mind, and the depressed emotion spread in his chest like vines, and the hands in his sleeves couldn't help but clench a little.
Last winter, she saw with her own eyes the large carts of goods brought by the caravan, including food, clothing, and daily necessities of all kinds.
Chu Yian's face was full of pride and he was as happy as a child.
Those things became a symbol of his identity and gave him bargaining chips to win people's hearts.
It was also those things that made Zhao Shuning think that the Marquis' Mansion was wealthy and rich beyond words.
Zhao Shuning suddenly remembered that Chu Yian had picked out a number of exquisite items from the pile of things and gave them to her, including an exquisite fox fur scarf.
She was so happy that she wore it almost every day that winter and never took it off.
Now that I think about it, it was probably something prepared by Lu Zhiran himself.
Thinking of this, Zhao Shuning wanted to burn the scarf immediately!
Chu Yian was still immersed in his own thoughts and didn't notice the change in Zhao Shuning's expression at all. However, Jiang saw it all and the corners of her lips curled up silently.
In this inner house, the art of balance is also important, and no one family can be allowed to dominate.
Zhao Shuning felt depressed and had an ugly look on her face. Just as she was about to say goodbye, a nanny came in with a message.
"Madam, someone has come from the palace. Concubine Li is suffering from her old illness again. Please ask Madam Ning to come to the palace as soon as possible."
Jiang immediately stopped poking Zhao Shuning's feelings and instead put on a gentle expression.
"Shuning, go quickly, don't delay."
Zhao Shuning took a deep breath and adjusted his state.
"Concubine Li's old illness has been greatly improved. As long as she continues to persist in acupuncture and medication, she will definitely be completely cured."
Lu Zhiran only has a few bucks, but I have the medical skills to make a living. She can never compare to me.
As expected, Chu Yian looked at her with a look of pride, "I know that your medical skills are extraordinary. This little thing will definitely not be difficult for you."
A smile appeared on Zhao Shuning's face again.
She didn't bother to say anything more and left quickly.
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