The general kneels on the washboard again

It’s early June, the time when the heat is rising.

Yu Sui came to see Yue Niang again and started asking, "What exactly do you want us to do in exchange for letting the Ding family go?"

Yue Niang was speechless: "Don't I have to ask you when you will let me go?"

Chalcedony was full of suspicion: "What do you mean?"

"Boss Yu, you're really good at playing dumb. My attitude is that if you're willing to stop, then we'll stay out of each other's way."

From being first in Qingshi Town to second, the Ding family has indeed not recovered from the disparity so quickly.

Chalcedony said bitterly: "From the beginning I never intended to hurt you."

Yue Niang suppressed her anger: "But you did it, and I will never forget that scene."

Yu Sui suddenly said, "Don't forget that I also have a stake in Pin Ming Ju. I want to withdraw my investment."

"Hmm? I couldn't ask for more." Yue Niang hadn't expected Yu Sui to bring this up. She smiled and turned away, "Do you think I need your three hundred taels now? You've forgotten that I never needed your three hundred taels from the beginning."

As he said this, he threw a bag of silver to Yu Sui. Yu Sui opened it and saw that there were eight hundred taels of silver notes inside.

Then he said, "Here are the account books for the past few months. There are a total of 800 taels in this bundle. You paid 300 taels back then, and I will now pay you 600 taels, double."

"The plot started with me, so why don't you start with me?" Yu Sui asked Yue Niang anxiously. It turned out that this was the purpose of her coming here today. She was afraid that she would be the next one.

Yue Niang said sincerely, "You were the first person to take my business when I first arrived. I've always remembered that. It was also thanks to you that Pin Ming Ju was able to gain a foothold in the beginning. However, this relationship ended the moment you started plotting against me."

After saying this, Yue Niang left in a leisurely manner.

Yu Sui walked on the street in a daze, moving slowly step by step towards Ding Mansion.

The Ding family should not be able to cause any more trouble.

Yue Niang can finally start taking care of the branch and barbecue restaurant.

Before I even put pen to paper, I saw Erya running in rashly: "Yue Niang, Yue Niang, I have good news for you."

"What's the good news?"

"Brother Li An has won the first place in the imperial examination."

"what?"

Erya repeated, "Brother Li An has won the first place in the imperial examination and is now in the Hanlin Academy. Look, this is the letter he sent."

Li An sounded sincere in the letter. Since Yunzhou was remote and he had no relatives left at home, he planned to return home to worship his ancestors after completing his studies in Kyoto.

In modern terms, this was just an internship period in the Hanlin Academy, a transition period.

Erya was grinning from ear to ear, and Yue Niang jokingly said, "Congratulations, sister. Congratulations, sister. You've finally overcome all the hardships and finally found happiness."

Erya forced herself to smile. "Yue'er, thank you. Otherwise, Brother Li An and I wouldn't be where we are today. I've been taking the medicine you gave me a few days ago. Yesterday, I asked Doctor Mo to check my pulse. Doctor Mo said there's hope."

A few days ago, Yue Niang remembered it and sent Erya's pulse to her uncle. She didn't have much hope at first, but unexpectedly, her uncle prescribed a prescription.

Yue Niang smiled and said, "That's good. I'll be waiting to drink in your wedding wine."

But as I thought about it, my eyes became a little lonely. I wish my grandmother was still alive.

Looking at Erya who was still immersed in joy, he said softly, "Sister Erya, I will return to Nanshan Village today. I will cook and invite Master Ruoyan and Wen to join us."

Erya also noticed Yue Niang's change of mood: "Okay, call everyone."

"Manager Fu, there's a letter for you."

This letter was intercepted by Fu Shichuan, and Yue Niang already knew the contents.

The content is that Jiang Yunxiao's mother used the perfume sent by Yue Niang and wanted to ask for some more for a friend of hers.

It is not difficult to imagine Fu Shichuan's shock when he saw the letter. After all, he had already begun to take anxious action.

At night, the small courtyard in Nanshan Village was filled with a table of people.

Yue Niang sipped tea instead of wine: "Thank you all for your care for so long."

This opening line was caught by the attentive Wen Shu: "Yue Niang, what's wrong with you?"

Yue Niang wiped the tea from her lips and said, "I might have to go on a long journey. I'll have to rely on you all for the matters in Qingshi Town."

Ruoyan was also anxious: "Yue Niang, where are you going? I want to go with you."

Yue Niang shook her head and refused, "Qingshi Town can't do without you. Sister Erya will soon be the wife of the top scholar, so she will definitely go to Kyoto."

Ruoyan asked again, "What? You won't come back for Erya's wedding?"

"If everything goes well, I will come back naturally."

It always felt like they were arranging funeral affairs. Seeing that everyone looked heartbroken, Yue Niang winked at Wan Cheng.

Wancheng then went out of the courtyard.

Only then did Yue Niang boldly tell everyone: "You all know my life experience. Now that my grandmother has passed away, the Fu family will definitely not let go of such a large property. They have been circling around us for a few days, and it seems that they will make a move in the next two days.

As a member of the Fu family, my father is still alive, and I've borrowed their name a lot. I also have some things I want to clarify, so I have to go back."

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle. It would be a good idea to go back and find out the enemy's strength.

After hearing Yue Niang's words, everyone understood her difficult situation.

Zhao Xiaoming was the first to express his opinion: "Yue Niang, you can go back without worry. We are here for you to rest assured."

Ruoyan still looked unhappy. Yue Niang came to Ruoyan and said, "You should take better care of Ruoyan."

Ruoyan finally spoke: "I don't deserve his care, but you, in a place like Kyoto, with a bunch of people eyeing you covetously, you have to be extremely careful."

"Have you forgotten? There is also the young master. Given our friendship, he will definitely take better care of me." Yue Niang brought up Jiang Yunxiao, and finally Ruoyan's concern faded a little.

It was Erya's turn again: "Yue'er, if they really want the property, then give it to them. Life is paramount. Brother Li An and I will definitely be waiting for your return for our wedding."

Yue Niang said playfully, "Sister Erya, don't worry. If you have to choose between life and money, I will definitely give them the money. After all, you are the wife of the top scholar now, so it will be no problem for you to support me."

Erya blushed: "You naughty girl, you always make fun of me."

Yue Niang denied it: "No, but they haven't made any big moves yet, so let's just carry on as usual and rest assured."

After finally calming everyone down, Yue Niang looked at Yan Qi and the others who were stern-faced and indifferent.

He planned, "Yujian and Manyue, you two will stay behind and listen to Ruoyan's orders. Yanqi and the other three will follow me."

Several people said in unison: "Yes, Master."

They toasted each other for a few more rounds.

Wan Cheng also came back: "Master, there are no people from their group within a ten-mile radius."

"Where is Pinmingju?"

"There are two people on guard outside Pinmingju."

"Well, come on, sit down and eat more. I'm afraid you won't be able to eat so much when you get to Kyoto."

While everyone was still trying to figure out the meaning of showing off her food, Yue Niang had already picked up several pieces of food with her chopsticks.

As they were eating, Yue Niang remembered the most important thing, so she took out a piece of paper from her bag: "Oh, by the way, you guys should take care of these teahouses first. As for the selection of people, let Man Yue do it."

Zhao Xiaoming took the responsibility himself and said, "We'll help you build the house too. We'll wait for you to come back."

Yue Niang looked at the crescent moon in the sky and looked around the yard.

She said lightly, "No need, just keep it. This is what home looks like."

Tightly clasped in his sleeve was the letter from Old Lady Fu.

For no apparent reason, I just felt my eyes a little sore, and I lay down on the table and burst into tears.

The night wind blew through the leaves of the pear trees above, and the crying sounded a little sad in the dark night.