Farmhouse life after traveling back to ancient times

"Although I don't know what's bothering you, sister-in-law, your shop is indeed not ready for someone to use. That's why Xinghua asked you to come and ask for clarification. If there's anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to do it. It can be regarded as your help to me at that time, so let me pay back some of the interest."

She said so many words in one breath that Du Wenxiu didn't know how to respond for a moment.

After all, this was a family scandal, but her heartfelt words did move Du Wenxiu.

Moreover, since she knew Zhang Yapo, she must have dealt with her before and had bought or sold people from her. In any case, she was better than a commoner like herself who was willing to fight with her.

After thinking about it, she decided not to hide it from Yulan and confided her troubles to her.

After hearing this, Yulan said that only she could accomplish this task.

"Sister-in-law, you don't know that this concubine of the Du family was brought to my courtyard by Zhang, the matchmaker, when she was accepted. It was only because she didn't choose the right one that she was allowed to take away. Sister-in-law, you are being so evasive in asking people. If she brings the wrong person again and again, I'm afraid you will offend a matchmaker for nothing."

"Why not leave this matter to me and say that I don't have enough people in my courtyard, and find a few maids to take turns to watch at night. When people come, I will send her to my sister-in-law and take her to the government to sign the deed and exchange the property. After a few days, just say that Master Bi took her to the capital. This is in accordance with the rules."

Hearing her explain everything in such a clear and logical way, Du Wenxiu couldn't help but show her joy.

"It would be great if Sister Yulan could lend a helping hand. It's hard for you to come up with such an idea. I would like to thank Sister Yulan on behalf of my sister."

Yulan looked melancholy, gently pressed her arm, and said quietly: "Now in this world, besides sister-in-law, who else can be treated sincerely by me. Sister-in-law, please don't be so polite to me."

The two talked for a while and then Du Wenxiu wanted to go back. Yulan held her hand, reluctant to let her go.

"Sister-in-law, do you recognize Xinghua? Every time I specifically let her go to buy pickles, just to let you recognize her face. If you have any problems in the future, you can ask the doorman of this house to come and ask Xinghua to find me."

Du Wenxiu smiled and said, "You have helped me a lot now. I don't need you to do anything important. But every time you buy pickles from me, I am afraid that you will not be able to finish them and leave them here because there are so few people here. You can go and get them next time you finish them. Don't make things difficult for yourself just to take care of my business."

Knowing that she was embarrassed, Yulan smiled and shook her head:

"Sister-in-law, please don't say that. My pickles are very good. Mr. Bi gave them to others as gifts, and they have gained a good reputation. It's not all for the sake of taking care of your business. He also said that he wanted to find a way to make this pickle business a success. If he succeeds, you won't have to worry about it in the future."

Du Wenxiu was even more delighted after hearing this. Mr. Bi was a native of the capital and had a big business. If he could help his family once, he wouldn't have to worry about his future.

Thinking of this, he quickly squatted down to thank Yulan, but was blamed again.

"My sister-in-law is so polite to me. Next time he comes over, I will ask him to ignore my sister-in-law, so as to avoid any estrangement between you and me."

Hearing her say this, Du Wenxiu had no choice but to respond: "First you said that I made good pickles, and now you say you don't want him to manage my family. It's really hard for you."

After a while of laughter, it was getting dark, so Du Wenxiu didn't want to stay any longer. She just said that Du Wenchan had just visited the store today, and it was almost sunset, so she was worried that Du Wenchan didn't know how to put up the door panel, so she hurried back.

I went to the store and told Du Wenchan about this and told her not to worry. Du Wenchan burst into tears again and said that God had good will. She packed her things and said she would come again tomorrow, then went back to tell A Luo the good news.

Now that the troubles had been solved, Du Wenxiu was in a good mood. When Lu Fanghai returned from his mission, he told him the story again and sighed that Yulan finally had a good ending.

However, Lu Fanghai frowned slightly and reminded:

"Bi Fengyou came to visit the county magistrate a few days ago. The county lieutenant looked down on him and said he was an unscrupulous businessman. It's hard to say whether it's a good thing or a bad thing for Yulan to follow him."

Du Wenxiu hurriedly asked what was going on. What did the county lieutenant hear?

Lu Fanghai sat there soaking his feet while talking to her.

Since they had met once before, Lu Fanghai couldn't help but ask a few more questions. The county lieutenant was quite disdainful of this man.

It was said that he was only relying on his uncle from his mother's side, but that uncle was actually the uncle of the eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department. He got in touch with the eunuch in charge and supplied goods to the imperial city several times before he came into the public eye.

However, he relied on eunuchs to rise to power, but was not liked by people of integrity.

Du Wenxiu curled her lips and said sourly:

"Only those wealthy scholars who have no worries about their livelihood talk about integrity all day long. Common people like you and me, who can barely even get enough to eat, what's the point of talking about integrity? Integrity can't fill your stomach."

Lu Fanghai wiped his feet with a towel and washed his hands before coming over to hug Du Wenxiu and jokingly said, "Xiuniang must be hungry following me? You are so resentful."

Du Wenxiu raised his hand to push him, but he was not as strong as him, so he couldn't push him away. He kept avoiding the big face that came up to him and said with a smile:

"I don't have any complaints. I just feel sad that Yulan looks like a concubine. Her food, clothing and daily expenses are extremely luxurious. We have worked so hard to save up such a fortune, but in the eyes of those rich people, we are probably poor and can barely make ends meet."

Lu Fanghai chuckled.

"Who cares what they think? As long as you and I live comfortably, who cares what others think? We all have our own way of living..."

Yulan really kept her word. A few days later, she sent someone with a message saying that A'luo's affairs had been settled. She asked her to stay in her own house for a few days and then take her to the county government to go through the procedures for her release.

Zhang Yapo also brought a few people to see it. Du Wenxiu was not satisfied with any of them and kept saying that she was picky.

If I hadn't spent a lot of money, I would have offended the matchmaker just like Yulan said.

Now that A'Luo had left the Du family, Du Wenchan felt relieved. As long as she continued to help in the Lu family shop and took home her wages every day, she would not have to worry about Le's selling her out.

After a few days, Yulan sent her housekeeper to take A'luo to the county government to get him released, and then sent him to the Lu family shop to reunite with her daughter.

After the matter was settled, Du Wenxiu made a special trip to thank her, but was stopped at the door and not allowed to enter.

The housekeeper came out in person and said that the master was at home these days and the young lady was not in a position to see guests. He took the money for buying A Luo and sent Du Wenxiu away.

Du Wenxiu thought to himself, how come Bi Fengyou is so young, but he is called Master? Maybe the elders in the family are not here, so the servants call him that.

But this is not something for people like me to worry about. Since Yulan has helped my family, I should find an opportunity to thank her, but it is not a good idea to pry into other people's privacy.

A Luo stayed in the inner courtyard of the Lu family. He was afraid of being seen by the Du family and causing trouble, so he did not come out at all. After a long time, the neighbors did not even know that there was an extra person in the Lu family.

Du Wenxiu felt that she was bored at home and asked her to go out for a walk when she had nothing to do, but she refused.