Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

"Dong'er, remember this, auntie. After I leave, you must take good care of yourself. If you have a headache next time, ask your cousin's wife to rub her palms with wine to warm them up, and then massage your acupuncture points. It will be more effective than taking medicine directly..."

After all, it was a wedding, and Song Dong'er burst into tears.

Mother Gu held her hand tightly and was reluctant to let it go. Only after the matchmaker's repeated urging did she finally let go.

Song Dong'er got on the carriage, drums and music sounded, and the wedding procession gradually went away.

Everyone in the Gu family had different feelings, but with Song Dong'er getting married, the things she had caused could finally come to an end.

Life seemed to be back on track. Gu Yichuan went to the county town to study as usual. Shen Nankui came back from the private school every day. When she had free time, she would do some needlework or talk with Liang. She lived a peaceful and harmonious life.

Time flies, and it is already the end of September.

The weather has turned completely cold, and Gu Qingrong has not sent any news home for nearly two months. Liang couldn't help but get anxious.

"Second sister-in-law, why has Qingrong been delayed for so long? Could something have happened to him?"

"Sister-in-law, wait a little longer and maybe there will be news."

Liang was still worried, "Qingrong has never been far away, and now he has gone to such a far place like Jiangnan, where he is unfamiliar with the place. I am really worried that something might happen to him..."

Shen Nankui comforted her, "Brother has been an accountant for many years. He is smooth and can handle most things. There won't be any problems. Sister-in-law, you have to trust him."

"I want to believe it, but I am always feeling anxious."

Shen Nankui thought for a moment and said, "Wait a little longer. If Big Brother hasn't sent me a message before the end of the month, I'll ask someone to get some information."

Liang nodded and said, "It can only be done this way."

She clasped her hands together towards the sky and said, "God bless us, and let Qingrong successfully complete the tasks assigned by my second brother and his wife, and return safely from Jiangnan."

"Ah! Ahh!"

Two sneezes were heard in succession outside the yard.

A voice rang out, "Tsk! It's really colder in Cang County. I caught a cold right after I got back. Yongzhou is still as warm as spring at this time. It doesn't look like winter is coming at all. If I had known earlier, I should have brought two more sets of thick clothes before leaving... A-choo!"

Hearing this familiar voice, Liang's worry turned into joy in an instant.

Sure enough, the next moment, Gu Qingrong's figure appeared at the gate of Gu's courtyard.

Liang was overjoyed and hurried over to greet him. She looked Gu Qingrong up and down before saying, "You are such a person who cannot stand being talked about. I was just talking about you to my second brother and his wife, and you came back!"

Having not been home for a long time, Gu Qingrong couldn't help but smile when he saw his wife.

"So it was you who was talking about me behind my back. I thought I had just come back and you told me I had caught a cold!"

Seeing that he was wearing thin clothes, Liang said with concern: "Go inside and put on some clothes first, don't catch a cold. I'll make you a bowl of ginger soup to warm you up."

"Thank you for your hard work, Chunlan."

Liang's cheeks flushed and she glanced at him, "Why are you saying these things!"

Gu Qingrong bowed to Shen Nankui, then went into the house to put on his clothes. When he came out, he smiled at her and said, "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for a long time. Your sister-in-law loves to nag. If I don't listen to her, I'm afraid she will have more to say to bother us."

Although he was complaining, he had a smile on his face and his eyes never left the figure busy in the kitchen.

Shen Nankui smiled knowingly and said, "Sister-in-law also feels sorry for brother."

Gu Qingrong looked at Liang with longing for a long time before looking away.

"Second brother and sister-in-law, let's talk business," he said with a hint of excitement, "I finally fulfilled my mission during this trip to Jiangnan and completed this business!"

He took out a piece of paper from his pocket and said, "Look, this is the deed."

Shen Nankui was already familiar with the contents of the contract. She glanced at the name on the far left and murmured, "Tao Ru?"

"It was Miss Tao's signature herself, second sister-in-law, you are truly a god! After I went to Yunxi Ancient Town, I found Miss Tao after some inquiries. She was in the same predicament as you said. Her mother was bedridden and she had no money to treat her. She made Chixia rouge but could not sell it. When I first found her, her rouge stall had been overturned."

"The reason why it took so long was because her mother's illness had not been cured. Finally, I went to Yongzhou City to invite a doctor to stabilize her mother's condition. Later, when I discussed the business with her, she agreed without much consideration."

Shen Nankui asked: "Didn't she say anything?"

Gu Qingrong scratched his head. "She did agree to the business deal, but she asked me two questions. She asked why we were helping her since we were not related at all. I said that my brother and sister-in-law knew about her and couldn't bear to see her lose her money, so they asked me to come here to find her."

"At first she didn't believe it. She touched the birthmark on her face and asked me if she was still a pearl. I told her what you said. I said that beauty and ugliness in appearance are the most superficial. Although her appearance has flaws, she created a unique Chixia Rouge, which brought comfort and beauty to countless women. All the women who like Chixia Rouge will sincerely thank her."

Gu Qingrong smiled and said, "This girl is also very straightforward. After hearing this, she cried for a long time. I didn't know what to do. I finally waited for her to calm down, but she said she wanted to see you again."

Shen Nankui also smiled, "There will be a chance in the future. I also want to meet this Miss Tao."

"Yes! That's what I told her, too."

Shen Nankui looked at Gu Qingrong and said, "Brother, you must have worked hard on this trip to Jiangnan."

Gu Qingrong smiled and waved his hand, "It's not hard, second sister-in-law, to be honest with you, if you hadn't asked me to go to Jiangnan to discuss business, I don't know how I could accomplish such a big thing."

"Brother, you are smart and capable. These things are not difficult for you."

Gu Qingrong chuckled and couldn't help feeling a little dizzy.

Liang came over with the boiled ginger soup and rolled her eyes at him when she saw his look.

"Second sister-in-law is being polite to you, don't really think you are so capable. You should be more careful and cautious in the future and don't ruin Second sister-in-law's plans."

"Know, know."

Gu Qingrong drank the ginger soup in big gulps, and suddenly took out a small porcelain box from his arms. He handed it to Liang and urged, "Second sister-in-law has a unique vision. This Chixia Rouge is really beautiful. Chunlan, go and try it!"

Liang was both embarrassed and happy, and spat at him with a red face.

"My second brother's wife is still here! I saw a carriage parked outside. Why are you teasing me instead of talking about your business?"