Country Maiden: Fields and Fortune-Chapter 136

135, Wishful Thinking (1 more)

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Yuan Liuwang smiled.

He thought of going to the town first to rent or even buy a shop; the silver he had could be used as capital. Many cloth shops in the city had an oversupply of fabric, and since he was going there anyway, he’d negotiate to get it at the lowest price…

After dinner, Yuan Liuwang gave five taels of silver to his mother, who was delighted, her eyes crinkling with joy.

His sisters-in-law shared in the happiness.

“Oh, Liuwang, do you know about the incident with the neighbors?” Liuwang’s mother asked in a low voice.

“Not too clear, I haven’t been to Zhao’an County!”

He didn’t have a good opinion of Yuan Cheng and the rest.

In the past, he thought they were not bad, but thinking about it now, they’re no better than despicable wretches.

“The imperial examination is coming up, should we socialize with them?” Liuwang’s mother asked again.

Yuan Liuwang frowned, “There’s no need. In the future, apart from Uncle and Aunt, let’s associate less with the others!”

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Liuwang’s mother nodded in agreement repeatedly.

Thinking of what Yuan Cheng did to Xie Zhinuan, Liuwang’s mother really looked down on him.

He made money in the county and then thought little of others.

It’s true there was a life-saving grace, but to treat a clean and innocent young lady as something to be given away, was truly vicious.

Xie Zhinuan, however, was unaware of the thoughts of Yuan Liuwang’s family, as she was busily preparing for the opening of her business.

Though it was just a small shop, it was her first one, and whether or not she could make a splash in the future, the starting point was very important.

The city

Marquis Xuanping Residence

Gai Ke returned with the chili sauce and immediately reported back to Gu Yichen.

“Crown Prince, I’ve brought back the chili sauce!”

“Hmm, send a jar to each of these families, and also…” Gu Yichen carelessly gave some more instructions.

Seeing that Gai Ke had not left yet, he frowned in confusion, “Anything else?”

Gai Ke leaned in, “My lord, do you know what the young lady who makes the chili sauce looks like?”

“…” Gu Yichen raised an eyebrow, “What does she look like?”

“She’s a few levels above the rouge ladies at Piaoxiang Tower!”

Gu Yichen’s eyes instantly lit up.

He adored beauties.

All the concubines in his courtyard were great beauties, and of course, he had long coveted the painted girls at Piaoxiang Tower.

Firstly, Piaoxiang Tower wasn’t willing to let them go, and secondly, the price for their freedom was exorbitant, beyond what he currently had.

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“Really?” Gu Yichen asked eagerly.

“My lord, once you see her with your own eyes, you’ll know that I haven’t lied. That Xie young lady is incomparable to the rouge ladies!”

Gai Ke spoke and then added, “I’ve inquired; that Xie young lady is all alone, with no one to rely on. With your wisdom and valor, you only need to sweet-talk her a bit, and you’ll surely win the beauty’s favor!”

Gu Yichen smiled.

He had Gai Ke personally deliver the chili sauce immediately, and made other preparations; he wanted to meet this beauty.

If he used force, he feared the beauty would be unyielding, and it would take stratagem to have her.

A village girl, he thought, wouldn’t have much experience, and just a little sweet-talking would be enough to capture her.

After Gu Yichen made his preparations, he set off overnight with his entourage for Xiaohe Village.

The first day of August

The grand opening of Xie Zhinuan’s Xieji Braised Delicacies.

The news had been released early. Today, on the opening day, braised meat and marinated meat tastings were free of charge-if it wasn’t tasty, no payment was required.

Early in the morning, the aroma of the braised meat had already spread, and a crowd was already gathering at the door.

In the pot, the meat was already cooked, and its flavor had permeated throughout. Xie Zhinuan plucked out a piece and sliced it to taste.

Upon entering the mouth, the meat was fragrant but not greasy.

Perfect!

“Let’s start slicing!”

Xie Zhinuan told Shaniu and Aunt Chen to lift the braised meat out of the pot and put it into a basin. Once it cooled down a bit, she sliced it into one-inch-thick pieces, drizzled some broth over them, and Shaniu carried out a terracotta basin to serve.

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Chapter 137