Forced to be a concubine, I went to my husband's place to become a wealthy merchant

Pei Zhu definitely didn't want to do that. Which man would want his wife to be out in the open? "Xi Niang, do you think the household allowance is not enough?"

Ye Xi knew Pei Zhu was resisting, and quickly explained: "Husband, don't think too much. Xi Niang just thinks that husband is too hard-working. Xi Niang happens to know a few words, so occasionally going to the bookstore to help earn some money can help pass the time. I heard that the owner of that bookstore has opened several bookstores and is often not in Guanqian Street, so the bookstore in Guanqian Street is managed by his wife. Other people's wives can manage a bookstore, and I think I can do something."

Pei Zhu hesitated for a moment: "But after all, it's something that needs to be exposed to the public."

Ye Xi quickly explained: "No, the boss lady said that I only need to work in the workshop behind the bookstore. I basically don't see outsiders. I am mainly responsible for checking whether there are any typos in the plate. Only after there are no mistakes will it be printed. I can do this job. What do you think, husband?"

Pei Zhu knew that Ye Xi liked to read books. Ladies from scholarly families were usually like this. He thought about it and thought that it was okay to do it occasionally. Besides, he was always busy with business outside, so it was okay for Ye Xi to find something to do. But going out at this critical moment...

"My dear, I will have to take a closer look at the bookstore in the next two days. If it is not suitable, I will reject her proposal. If I really accept it, I will go only when your injury is almost healed. The boss lady said that such temporary stays are only half a day, and no longer than a day."

Pei Zhu thought about it and thought it was okay. After all, it wasn't going to be a long-term thing, so doing it occasionally wouldn't be a big deal. He finally nodded. Ye Xi was relieved, but there was no joy on her face.

Two days later, Liusu met Ye Xi at an ancient bookstore on Guanqian Street. As planned, Liusu bought the bookstore and arranged for a "boss lady" who was nearly 40 years old to stay here as a disguise. In order to make it realistic, the front half of the bookstore was open to welcome customers to buy books or read books, and the back half was naturally the so-called workshop, which was equipped with tools such as engraving and rubbing. Behind the bookstore was a small courtyard, where Liusu's carriage was parked. After Ye Xi arrived, he went to the workshop, passed the workshop and got on the carriage in the courtyard, and Liusu let the carriage drive out from the back door.

As usual, Ye Xi was blindfolded after getting on the carriage and driven to the destination. As expected, Liusu took her to a room as requested and asked Ye Xi to change her clothes and put on the clothes prepared here. When changing clothes, Ye Xi was allowed to not blindfold herself, but when she opened her eyes, she found that the changing room was actually a small compartment surrounded by solid wood screens, and the clothes were neatly placed on the tray on the chair.

Ye Xi wanted to peek at what was going on outside, but the screen was so well made that there was basically no hollow design. The seams between the two doors seemed to have been specially treated, and there was no gap at all. She heard the sound of tassels lingering outside, and she thought it was staring at her, so she gave up the idea of ​​making small movements and changed her clothes obediently. As soon as she touched the clothes, she found that the material was very good. This kind of texture must not be something that ordinary people can afford. She couldn't help but feel depressed. Could such a person be an assassin who assassinated a senior official? No, she was thinking wrongly. The real assassin should be the subordinate of this nobleman. The subordinate lost something, and the master came to the door.