Traveling back to ancient times to get rich

The next morning arrived quickly. Ye Qingchen had gone to sleep late that night and slept soundly without any dreams. She wasn't a morning person, and it wasn't until late morning that she got up. Gu Changfeng should have already left and wasn't there at all. So she decided to make herself something to eat, but when she opened the pot lid, she found some rice porridge inside. She hadn't seen rice before. Upon closer inspection, she noticed that there was more than just rice; there were also lily bulbs. As for the lily bulbs, Ye Qingchen thought it was normal; she could understand what herbs a doctor might have. She tasted it, and it was indeed quite good. The porridge she had left was just enough for her.

Ye Qingchen thought for a moment. With nothing else to do, and the two fish from yesterday still soaking in the basin, she could make a stew for lunch, and then cut off the heads and tails to make fish soup. For staple food, she could only have cornbread, as she couldn't find anything else. Although the seasonings weren't complete, there were medicinal herbs. Ye Qingchen picked out one or two herbs that could be used as seasonings, added some spring water from her space, and after a while, a fragrant aroma filled the air. Using this stove today was much better than yesterday. At this moment, Gu Changfeng returned, carrying a lot of things. Ye Qingchen helped him take off his basket and then asked, "Where have you been? I just finished cooking the fish, let's eat together! This basket is quite heavy, what's in it?"

Gu Changfeng looked at the woman before him and said softly, “Qingchen, look, didn’t you give me a gold hairpin, a pair of earrings, and a pearl flower before? I pawned them. Also, I found a hundred-year-old ginseng that I had found before and sold it for five hundred taels of silver! I used that money to buy some clothes, food, and a few pieces of jewelry and cosmetics to make myself look younger. In addition, I also pre-ordered some other items from the merchants, and they said they would be delivered to the village entrance tomorrow. Now, there are four hundred and fifty taels of silver left. Here, take it all. You can buy whatever you want. In a few days, I will take you to the market in town. By the way, if we want to go to the market but don’t want to walk, we should go to the village early to take an oxcart. Otherwise, should we consider buying a horse-drawn carriage?”

"No need, don't waste money, let's just take the oxcart." Ye Qingchen immediately stopped Gu Changfeng's wasteful spending. She could only go out a few times, so she only needed a carriage. Besides, if she'd already been once, with her martial arts skills, would she really need a carriage? She was just a little hesitant now, wondering whether to tell Gu Changfeng that she knew martial arts. If she told him, would he be afraid to marry her? Oh well, she didn't need martial arts anyway, so she decided not to tell him for now. However, Ye Qingchen also admired Gu Changfeng quite a bit—a hidden tycoon! A single ginseng sold for 500 taels of silver. She also had ginseng in her spatial storage, all plump and healthy, but she didn't dare take it out! It seemed Gu Changfeng's little thatched hut was quite valuable! There might even be other precious medicinal herbs there.

Ye Qingchen secretly pondered, "Gu Changfeng is truly a man of hidden depths! I never expected him to possess so much wealth." She couldn't help but feel a surge of curiosity and admiration for him. At the same time, she realized she couldn't easily reveal her secrets, especially regarding her martial arts skills. Although she trusted Gu Changfeng, she still needed to remain vigilant in this unfamiliar world. After all, human nature is unpredictable; who knew if someone might try to harm her out of jealousy or other motives?

With this in mind, Ye Qingchen decided to keep her secret to herself for the time being, waiting for the right opportunity to tell Gu Changfeng. In the meantime, she would continue to observe Gu Changfeng's character and personality to see if he was trustworthy. If he was truly a reliable person, then she might consider sharing her secret with him. But if he was not trustworthy, then she would not hesitate to leave him and seek her own life.

Looking at Ye Qingchen's miserly appearance, Gu Changfeng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile, and he said softly, "Take a look first and see if these clothes and accessories suit your taste. I don't have much experience, I just picked and bought them based on my intuition, and I'm not sure if the sizes are right."

Ye Qingchen took out the items one by one to examine them. She found that the clothes were made of ordinary material, but the color was very beautiful and elegant, and the size was surprisingly perfect. She couldn't help but look up at Gu Changfeng, only to see him awkwardly turn his gaze away.

Then, Ye Qingchen carefully examined the jewelry. Among them was still a gold hairpin, this time a plum blossom hairpin. Although not particularly eye-catching, its unique design possessed a distinctive charm. In addition, there were some silver ornaments, and a jade magnolia hairpin. There were also earrings and beaded flowers, each piece exquisitely designed and very beautiful. It had to be admitted that this man had a truly discerning eye for choosing things.

Ye Qingchen glanced at Gu Changfeng and said gently, "Alright, hurry up and eat, it'll get cold." Her voice revealed a hint of concern and anticipation. The stewed fish in an iron pot that she had prepared today smelled wonderful, the cornbread was golden and crispy, and there was also a pot of rich and delicious fish soup, exuding an enticing aroma. All of this made Gu Changfeng's mouth water, but when he saw the medicinal herbs in the fish soup, a question arose in his heart.

Gu Changfeng asked in surprise, "You know traditional Chinese medicine?" His gaze was fixed on Ye Qingchen, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and delight. Ye Qingchen smiled and nodded, answering frankly, "Yes, I know some traditional Chinese medicine. Moreover, my medical skills might be quite good, and I can help you make a living together." Her tone was firm and confident, as if she were full of confidence in her abilities.

Upon hearing this, Gu Changfeng smiled indulgently. He gently stroked Ye Qingchen's long hair and said tenderly, "Great! It's so wonderful to have you by my side. We can work together to create a better life." Ye Qingchen's eyes were filled with anticipation and happiness for the future.

After the two finished eating, Gu Changfeng went to wash the dishes again. Ye Qingchen noticed that there was still a lot of rice, noodles, seasonings, and some meat. It seemed that Gu Changfeng usually lived alone and therefore did not pay attention to his diet. No wonder he was so thin. Little did she know that Gu Changfeng had deliberately eaten these things to maintain his pitiful figure.

In the evening, a horse-drawn carriage and an oxcart returned to the thatched hut with even more things: new bedding, a new double bed, some furniture, pots and pans, and so on. Not only that, but a matchmaker and a village chief also arrived. The matchmaker helped the two exchange their betrothal gifts. There's an old saying: "Three matchmakers and six betrothal gifts make a wife, elopement makes a concubine." Gu Changfeng had thought things through; thus, she would be his wife. Gu Changfeng often helped others, so the village chief specially came to officiate their wedding. They set the wedding for the 10th of the lunar calendar, ten days from now, and the wedding attire was also purchased along with the other items.