"She is indeed a child of the Su family, filial and honest. Since the shop is busy, it is only right for your mother to help. If there is anything else, I will ask your second uncle to come and help as well!"

He sighed inwardly, thinking that Xiangming was good at studying and had the potential to take over the family business. With the current actions of the fourth son's family, the Su family was sure to prosper in the future.

Su Li secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

As I stepped out of the main hall, the sunlight bathed me, its warmth dispelling some of the gloom in my heart.

He, his sister-in-law, and his elder brother opened a shop in town. Since Asheng was young, he went to school to study hard.

Regarding the matter of digging up medicinal herbs, Su Li is considering trying to cultivate them.

The amount of herbs that can sprout in the fields is always limited. If you can cultivate your own herb field, you won't have to work so hard, and you'll also have a stable income.

My parents are taking care of the bean sprouts at home. Although my dad is a bit stubborn, he's really good at farm work. We can let him try planting medicinal herbs.

Oh, and we also need to buy a donkey cart...

But none of these are the most important things.

As winter fades and spring arrives, the snow melts and the weather warms up. The male protagonist in the book, Ninth Prince Zhao Junmo, is about to make his appearance.

In his previous life, Su Zhen saved him, but his entire family suffered the tragic fate of being slaughtered.

Since receiving Su Zhen's help, the Ninth Prince occupied the northern border in just half a year and even invented some novel crossbows, catching everyone off guard.

These things must be related to Su Zhen's space.

If I could find the Ninth Prince before Su Zhen, there would be much more room for maneuver in this matter.

But with the intervention of "Heaven's Will," how will she find the injured Ninth Prince...?

Su Li decided to focus on getting the business up and running first.

No matter what you do, everything is difficult if you don't have money in your pocket.

A while ago, in order to scare Granny Cai, Su Li arranged for people to put on a few plays near her second uncle's house, which cost a lot of money. Now she has bought a shop, and she has to spend money everywhere.

However, you reap what you sow; sharpening your axe won't delay your woodcutting.

Besides buying the shop, Su Li struck while the iron was hot and went to the livestock market in town early the next morning.

Before even stepping inside, one could hear the sounds of livestock calling out in unison.

Looking around, the market was dusty and bustling with people.

Su Li already had a plan in mind. Most villagers relied on oxcarts and donkey carts for transportation, but her own yard was small and the oxen were too big to fit in. Besides, oxen were related to farming, and buying and selling them was complicated.

Most importantly, the price of a cow is almost twice that of a donkey, which is somewhat unaffordable for Su Li.

With limited funds, every penny must be spent wisely.

She looked at several donkeys, examining them from left to right, but her brows gradually furrowed. These donkeys were rather thin and short, suggesting that their carrying capacity was limited and they might not be able to handle the workload if she were to expand her business in the future.

Just as she was worrying, the stall owner noticed what she was thinking and came over with a big smile:

"Young lady, how about taking a look at a mule? Mules are stamina-rich and strong! They're much cheaper than oxen or donkeys, and I guarantee you'll find them easy to use."

Su Li's eyes lit up, and she followed the stall owner to take a look. There were several mules in the circle, with agile bodies and glossy coats.

After some selection and negotiation, Su Li bought a mule and also provided it with a harness, frame, and other equipment.

All things considered, nearly fifty taels of silver were spent like water, leaving him with very little savings.

But it was worth it!

When Su Li slowly drove the mule cart back to the village entrance, the villagers instantly erupted in excitement.

His eyes were filled with shock and envy.

"Wow, this mule cart doesn't look cheap."

"I heard she runs a stall at the dock, and she must have made a lot of money. She's so young, yet she has such skills."

"Now it will be much more convenient for the Su family to travel. Look how strong this mule is..."

Su Xiangsheng had just returned from school, and before he could even put down his schoolbag, his eyes widened instantly.

Upon seeing his sister driving the mule cart, he jumped and skipped with excitement, rushing forward in a few steps.

But when they actually got to the mule, they stopped timidly, reaching out their little hands only to pull them back again, wanting to touch it but too afraid to.

The mule seemed to understand human nature. When it saw the little child in front of it, it lowered its head and affectionately rubbed its head against the child's, making him giggle.

"Sister, look, it's so smart!"

As everyone was discussing it with great interest, Aunt Zhang squeezed out from the crowd. The moment she saw Su Li and the brand-new mule cart, her face darkened instantly, her eyes filled with jealousy, and she gritted her teeth.

She felt a surge of anger when she thought about the soybean incident last time.

Seeing Su Li returning in her mule cart, looking all smug, she curled her lip and said disdainfully:

"Hmph, it's just a mule cart. Who knows what kind of shady way it was made of money? What's so great about it!"

However, most people around her thought she was just jealous and ignored her words, continuing to praise Su Li and the mule cart.

Su Li drove the mule cart to her doorstep, jumped off nimbly, and found the Su family members already waiting at the door.

“Grandpa, in the future, when it’s busy farming season, after the crops are harvested, we won’t have to carry them back home with all our might anymore. With this mule cart, we can easily make two trips and bring them all back.”

Old Master Su stood at the door, stroking his beard, his eyes narrowed into slits with a smile, nodding repeatedly with great satisfaction:

"Good, good! Our Li girl is so clever and farsighted. The future looks brighter and brighter!"

Regardless of how others felt, the old man was very happy.

Although none of the fourth son's family members were scholars, they were all exceptionally capable when it came to getting things done.

This is an omen of prosperity for the Su family.

Grandma Su stood to the side, glancing at the mule cart, pursed her lips, and muttered under her breath:

"Hmph, she doesn't even care about spending so much money, this brat is way too ambitious!"

At this moment, Su Zhen walked over gracefully, a seemingly gentle smile on her face, and said softly:

"Second cousin, I wonder if you've bought anything for Grandpa and Grandma now that you've earned so much money? Fourth Uncle has always been filial. As a younger generation, you can't just think about your own glory and forget the kindness of your elders in raising you."

As she spoke, she frowned slightly, looking worried, but her eyes were defiant as she looked at Su Li.

Upon hearing this, Old Mrs. Su's anger flared up. Just as she was about to scold Su Li, several aunties around her quickly stepped in to smooth things over, showering her with compliments:

"Oh my, old lady, your Li'er is so capable! With this mule cart, it'll be so convenient for delivering goods and transporting people. You can just wait to enjoy your retirement!"

Aunt Wang chimed in, "That's right! Li'er is a capable and hardworking girl. She'll definitely make a good living in the future. You should be happy for her!"

They had witnessed how Su Lao Si's family had come this far. Su Li was not only kind-hearted, but also exceptionally capable.

How could this old lady be so blinded by lard that she couldn't distinguish between good and bad?

Upon hearing this, Grandma Su's face instantly lit up with a smug look. She raised her chin slightly, and though somewhat reluctantly, she still went along with everyone's praise, saying a few words:

"Hmph, this girl can only do something worthwhile occasionally, and she hasn't squandered the family fortune."

Seeing that her plan had failed and everyone was on Su Li's side, Su Zhen knew that she wouldn't get anything good out of it no matter how badly she tried, so she turned around and left quickly.

Su Yao followed her out and saw Su Li jump down from the mule cart with swift movements, which made her even more contemptuous.

In her eyes, she was born a pampered young lady, while Su Li was just a maid, destined to toil in the fields and never amount to anything.

She crossed her arms, tilted her head slightly back, and wore a mocking smile on her face.

Maids are paired with servants, and princesses are paired with their husbands.

Su Li, I've found you a great marriage...

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