Travel to the mountains and make a fortune in silence

Shang Congwen was poisoned by a Gu poison, and when it took effect, he suffered unbearable pain, which could only be relieved by a woman.

However, on these occasions, thanks to Wu Buhui's skillful intervention, the poison could be controlled without a woman when it flared up.

Wu Buhui developed some medicines to suppress Gu poison. Each time it flared up, the medicine, combined with acupuncture, could suppress the Gu poison.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window onto Shang Congwen's desk. He sat upright in his armchair, summoned the steward, and called all his concubines to the hall.

The concubines filed in, some delicate, some beautiful, and some dignified.

Shang Congwen looked at them expressionlessly and slowly said, "Today, I have decided to set you free."

The concubines were taken aback when they heard this, but then they understood.

Although they felt a little reluctant, they knew it was inevitable.

Over the years, they have sensed that the adults have no feelings for them.

Furthermore, before each of them came to the manor, the adults told them that they would be released from the manor in the future.

Shang Congwen returned the indentures to each of his concubines and ordered someone to bring silver and distribute it to each of them.

This money was enough for them to live comfortably for the rest of their lives.

Furthermore, Shang Congwen also gifted them a small farmhouse for them to stay in.

Although the farm was not large, it had more than a dozen houses and a fertile field.

The concubines had a very good relationship and often ate, drank, and had fun together.

Now that they've left the business, they've moved to a farm together and continue living a leisurely life.

At the farm, they could still chat together, enjoy delicious food, and be served by maids.

As for the future, they are free to choose. If they want to get married, they can find their ideal husband; if they don't want to get married, they can get together, support each other, and spend the rest of their lives together.

In the early morning, sunlight streamed through the window into the room, and Wang Qing'er leaned against the bed, looking at her youngest daughter with a loving expression.

The little one was lying on his side, his little hands clenched into fists and placed in front of his chest, fast asleep, with a smile occasionally appearing on his little mouth.

Wang Qing'er's heart melted at the sight.

After having breakfast, Mu Qin went to visit Wang Qing'er in her room.

"Sister-in-law, are you feeling better?" Mu Qin asked softly as soon as she entered the room.

Wang Qing'er smiled slightly, pulled her to sit on the edge of the bed, and said softly, "Sister-in-law is fine, but you weren't scared, were you?"

Mu Qin quickly shook her head, but her eyes gradually welled up with tears: "Sister-in-law, I'm fine. I'm just sorry to have worried you. Because of me, you had a premature birth."

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face like beads from a broken string.

Seeing this, Wang Qing'er quickly reached out to wipe away her tears, smiling as she said, "Silly girl, why are you crying? This has nothing to do with you, so don't take it out on yourself. Besides, your sister-in-law and your niece are both fine. I want to ask you, are you truly willing to marry into the Shang family?"

Mu Qin's face flushed instantly. She lowered her head shyly and whispered, "Sister-in-law, I really want to."

Wang Qing'er nodded, indicating that she understood, and then instructed, "I know. Since you're willing, then wait until Grandma and Mom and Dad come back before we talk about it. These next few days, just stay in your own courtyard and don't run around, okay?"

Muqin obediently replied, "I understand, sister-in-law. You rest well, I'll go back to the courtyard now."

Wang Qing'er smiled and waved her hand: "Okay, let's go back. I'm tired too, I want to sleep for a while."

Mu Qin gently closed the door and left the room.

Wang Qing'er leaned against the pillow, feeling a wave of fatigue wash over her.

She doesn't even have breast milk right now, but luckily Mu Xiao found a source and got formula.

The little guy finally has food.

After Zhou and her family returned, the old lady of the merchant family learned the news and couldn't wait to personally visit them the next day to propose marriage.

When the Mu family saw that Shang Congwen had indeed dismissed all his concubines, coupled with the rumors circulating outside, they found it difficult to refuse and had no choice but to agree to the marriage.

Meanwhile, Wu Zixuan's wedding date was also set.

After Wu Zixuan got married, Mu Qin's wedding day followed immediately.

Muqin's wedding day was a day of unparalleled glory.

The ten-mile-long street was adorned with red dowry, the sheer amount of which was astonishing.

The dowry in front has already entered the Shang mansion in a grand procession, while the dowry behind has not yet left the Mu mansion!

The Mu family doted on this daughter and gave her all the respect she deserved.

Not only was her dowry incredibly generous, but Wang Cuiying also didn't keep a single betrothal gift from the merchants; she added them all to her dowry and had Muqin take them back to the merchants.

……

Time flies, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

In these three years, Princess Jinxuan gave birth to a son and a daughter. Her son is over two years old and her daughter is almost one year old.

Wu Zixuan also had a daughter, who is now over a year old.

However, Shang Congwen was unable to conceive due to the persistent poisoning from the Gu poison.

Mu Lin and Wu Zihao both passed the county-level imperial examination and became scholars. They are just waiting to take the provincial-level imperial examination next year to show their talents.

……

"Doctor Wang, His Majesty hasn't attended court for over a month. We don't know what's going on."

"Who says otherwise? Alas! I wonder how His Majesty's health is? I'm so worried that I can't sleep at night."

"I wonder if Lord Shang and the others will be able to see His Majesty today."

"Lord Wu, you are on good terms with Lord Shang, why don't you go and ask him?"

"Oh, Lord Liu, you overestimate me. Lord Shang would never say such things to me."

"Not only His Majesty, but the Crown Prince has also not shown his face for many days."

"In the past few days, I've only seen a few princes running around aimlessly, and I don't know what they're up to."

"Keep your voice down."

……

In the main hall, the ministers who had rushed to the morning court session did not see the emperor and were driven away by the eunuchs.

This situation has continued for more than a month.

Initially, a few key ministers were able to see the old emperor regularly.

Later, even they could hardly catch a glimpse of the old emperor's true face; even when they did see him, they were separated by a screen.

For a time, all the civil and military officials in the court were filled with fear and unease, and people were filled with anxiety.

The princes, meanwhile, were secretly employing various methods to try and win over the ministers and bring them into their camp.

As night fell, the Mu residence was filled with peace and tranquility.

Mu Nan gently embraced his wife as they lay on the large bed, while their little daughter on the smaller bed was already fast asleep.

Mu Nan said, "Wife, you haven't been back to your hometown for the Spring Festival for several years. Why don't you go back with Grandma, Mom and Dad, and the children this time?"

Wang Qing'er squinted her eyes slightly, leaning lazily into Mu Nan's warm embrace, like a docile cat.

"Why did you suddenly decide to send us back to our hometown for the Chinese New Year?"

While playing with his wife's slender hand, Mu Nan said, "You haven't been back for so many years, and your mother-in-law has only visited the capital once. Don't you miss them?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Qing'er couldn't help but feel a surge of longing in her heart.