Traveling through time and space

"Is the Gao family going to cancel the engagement because my father passed away?" Shen Jieru stepped forward and asked.

"Yes, my old lady said that my young lady is old enough and doesn't want to wait another three years." The man who came was just a servant, but he was also very arrogant.

"Brother, why did Yuanyuan only observe mourning for one month when grandma passed away?" Su Yuanyuan asked curiously to her brother who was standing next to her.

"There is no hard and fast rule. One month, three years, ten years are all fine, but no more than three months. Besides, grandmother is grandmother. We are not her children, but her grandchildren. One month is enough. And Shen Mingxun is their father. They should observe mourning for three months. Our mother died, so we brothers should also observe mourning for three months. We just cannot get married within three months. The Gao family's three-year mourning period is just an excuse to cancel the engagement." The eldest brother explained. Su Yuanyuan nodded and understood. The mourning time for children and grandchildren is different.

"Go back and tell Madam Gao that the Shen family agrees to cancel the engagement. Once the marriage certificate arrives, they'll definitely cancel the engagement," Shen Jieru said. "You've come here because we've fallen on hard times, right? It's okay. The Shen family won't fall, and I'll revive it." Master Shen said seriously, "I hope the Gao family will send the marriage certificate soon so we can settle our differences." The servant, perhaps not expecting such an easy cancellation, turned and left, somewhat puzzled. "Grandma, I know I was wrong before. Now I know I am wrong, and I will work hard to make our Shen family better. Shen Xianqiao, my mother is my father's legitimate wife. Although my father said similar things when they quarreled, it was not written down in black and white. In short, we should keep out of each other's way in the future. Otherwise, you can let grandma and grandpa decide to divide our two rooms or divorce my wife on my son's behalf. The three of us, mother and son, don't have to stay in this Shen family. Grandma, grandpa, what do you think?" Shen Jieru asked the two old people. The two old people did not speak, but just lowered their heads.

"Okay, cousin Shen, it's time for you to cheer up and stop letting others bully your mother and your sister. This princess believes that you can take good care of you and your two children. I'm waiting to see what happens. If you have any difficulties, you can come to the princess's mansion to find me." If the brother and sister really change for the better, Su Yuanyuan really doesn't mind lending a hand.

"Yes, thank you Princess. Jie Ru understands."

"I know it too." The brother and sister stepped forward and saluted.

"Aunt, Yuanyuan has to take her leave first. Aunt is a blessed person. My cousin and sister will not let you suffer." Su Yuanyuan held the hand of Cai Baifeng who was very close to her.

"I'm sorry, Princess. I thought my aunt had misjudged me."

"Aunt, don't worry. Shaowu will also help my cousin. Shaowu has passed away today. Aunt, cousin, and sister, please also express your condolences. If Old Master Shen and the old lady are really willing to divorce their son's wife, the Cai family will also accept my aunt and her son. However, the Shen family will not lose a single cent of what is due to my aunt. Jieru, Jieyue, take good care of your mother. If you need anything, you can go to the Cai family or the princess's residence."

"Jie Ru, Jie Yue, thank you Princess, thank you cousin." The two bowed.

"Send the princess."

"Aunt, please stay. Let's handle the funeral properly and don't let people laugh at the Shen family." Su Yuanyuan didn't let her aunt see her off. "Why are you always talking about such a mess?" The eldest brother smiled and said nothing. "Brother, if you have anything to say, just say it directly." From the way he spoke, Su Yuanyuan could tell that he wanted to say something.

"Brother is old, and he has a lot of things to do. He doesn't have more energy to read and study." The two people sitting in the car were chatting.

"No, the Cai family has split up. You and your second brother should take part in the imperial examination together next year. Yuanyuan originally wanted to do so, but you can't force things. Just think it over carefully. Not to mention the entire Cai family, but even the main branch of the Cai family, there are only you, your second brother, and Shaochen. One of you has to hold up the main branch."

"The eldest wife has two half-brothers and one half-sister."

"Why haven't you seen this before?" Su Yuanyuan heard it for the first time.

"There are two concubines in the mansion. They were originally sisters, Concubine Li and Concubine Wang. At that time, Concubine Wang's father passed away, and the two concubines took their children back to their parents' home. Concubine Wang's mother also became seriously ill and then passed away. The two concubines and their families stayed in their hometown for a year. So my eldest brother has to work hard to make money to support so many people. Father has never been able to cheer up. I am afraid that one day he will get into trouble again and bring trouble to our family."

"Brother, what else do you want to do?" Su Yuanyuan asked curiously.

"Now the mansion has a cloth business, and my eldest brother also has his own private house, and there are several branch shops outside the capital. When these were divided, they were not taken out for distribution, and even father didn't know.

"Is Lanfeng Restaurant still open?" Su Yuanyuan asked.

"It's open, but the business is still lukewarm."

"There are quite a few high-end shops and restaurants in the capital. We might as well avoid the limelight and open a restaurant catering to the general public. The dishes don't have to be high-end or too expensive. As long as the portions are affordable and the quality is high, we should be able to attract business."

"It's time to replace the staff at Lanfenglou. You've been using some people for a long time, and they don't think you'll rely on them that much."

"Brother, Su Yuanyuan has a business. Why don't we do it together? It will definitely make money."

"What's your business?" The two were chatting animatedly in the car.

"Yuanyuan knows there's something that can be squeezed to produce edible oil. Right now, we only have lard and sesame oil, but some dishes don't taste good with those."

"What ingredients are used?"

"Soybeans, the kind used to make tofu. They can be used to make tofu, dried tofu and many other things, and you can also extract oil from them." Su Yuanyuan originally wanted to do this herself, but she has had too many things to do recently.

"Do you really want to do this?"

"Yes, I really want to do something that benefits the country and the people, but I have a lot of things to do right now. I just got a batch of vegetable seeds, some of which we don't have in Qingyang. Father asked me to try various things at the nameless farm, so I will be busy for a while. If you are interested, we can do the oil pressing together. If not, I will do it myself after I finish the things I have on hand."

"Okay, let's do it together. I'll go to the Princess's Mansion to discuss it with you some other day."

"Princess, we've arrived at the Luyin River."

"Okay, stop the car, big brother, let's walk over, so that we can be sincere." Su Yuanyuan got out of the car and walked in front, Xiao Maozi, Dongmei and others walked behind with offerings in their hands, "Put down the things, and step back fifty meters." Su Yuanyuan sat in front of her grandmother's grave and told her everything that had happened in the past few days, happy and sad, good and bad. After sitting like this, about an hour passed. After everyone returned to the city, the eldest brother also returned to his house. "Yulin, let's go to the largest grain store in the capital." Su Yuanyuan wanted to know what was in this Da Qingyang. Su Yuanyuan waved her hand and asked them to wait outside and not to follow them in, otherwise they would really block the house. In front of them was a two-story building.

It is called Huimin Granary. When you enter, you will see grids filled with goods.

"Miss, what do you want?" Someone came over to greet her as she entered the house. "Just tell me what you want, young lady." A boy of about thirteen or fourteen came out from the side and stood in front of Su Yuanyuan. Su Yuanyuan nodded and said, "Miss, our Huimin Granary is the largest, best, and most comprehensive grain store in Qingyang. Is there anything you need?"

"The mansion needs to make some purchases and wants to find a more honest shop for long-term supply. Let's come and see what they have today." Su Yuanyuan stopped Nanny Shang who wanted to speak. Nanny Shang and Dongmei came in together.

"What does the girl want? Rice, flour, or any other needs? We have everything here." He said this proudly.

"Changsheng, I have to know what you have here before I can make a choice," Su Yuanyuan asked back, and the two people following behind her burst out laughing.

"Yes, Changsheng, our girl wants dragon meat. Do you have any here?" Dongmei stepped forward and said jokingly.

"This sister is joking, young lady, please feel free to look at it."

"Okay, please give me a detailed introduction."

"Miss, this is rice. It comes in three grades: top, middle, and bottom. Top grade is eight cents, middle grade is six cents, and bottom grade is five cents. Flour is ten cents, the lower grade is seven cents, millet is ten cents, sorghum is eight cents, and corn and sorghum are both five cents."

"What kind of food do we grow the most in Qingyang? What are everyone's favorites?"

"Girl, we're in Qingyang. The climate is different in every place, and people eat different things too. For example, people in the south like to eat rice, while people in the north like to eat noodles and steamed buns. Food prices in the south are higher than in the north because the south has more rain, while the north is more mountainous. Only one crop of wheat can be grown each year, and the north can't produce much crops, so food prices are naturally higher than in the south. The overall standard of living in the south is also better."

Unexpectedly, the first floor of the Huimin Granary was quickly crowded with people. It was said to be very fast, and it was really sudden. Facing the sudden influx of people, Dongmei protected Su Yuanyuan to the side and said, "Miss, be careful." The guests upstairs were also standing on the stairs, unable to go up or down, feeling very embarrassed.

"Miss, our store..." A person came down from upstairs and hurried to the middle of them, greeting one of them politely. Su Yuanyuan looked up. It was a woman. She had met her once before. She waved, and the people around her quickly bowed and politely retreated. This person was indeed the one. "Miss, you are in our store, but what can I do for you?"

"Why, you have to buy something when you come in? You can't just look around." Unexpectedly, the woman made a joke, "I have to see what you have in your shop first, so I can know what to buy."

Unexpectedly, Changsheng burst out laughing, "Manager Qiu, these two girls actually said the exact same thing, what a coincidence."

"Girls, the child can't speak, please don't blame me. Changsheng, you are rude." Manager Qiu scolded Changsheng.

"Ladies, I'm sorry for being rude. Please forgive me." Changsheng bowed deeply.

"It's okay. It was just a joke. I just didn't expect that there would be someone as interesting as me. Miss, may I ask his name?" The man had been staring at Su Yuanyuan.

"Miss, we just met by chance, so there's no need to announce your name. Besides, haven't your followers guessed who I am?"

"Greetings, Princess Anle." The attendant opposite bowed and saluted.