The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 114 - 96:

"Alright."

Chun Ning knew that his sister was recently developing some kind of potion; the fragrance could be smelled from a distance from the pharmacy.

He also knew that his sister collaborated with Old Master Zhang on herbal tea; with Zhao Minghua on pastries. So, who was she collaborating with for this other item she made?

"What do you want to say?"

Seeing Chun Ning hesitate, Chun Nuan asked directly.

"Sister, the perfume you made..."

"It’s essential oil," Chun Nuan corrected, "It’s a type of skincare product for women."

"But aren’t you planning to use it in Changzhou, sister?"

"That’s right, once it’s ready, I’ll send it back to the Capital for our eldest sister’s shop."

"Sister," Chun Ning looked around in the new room, seeing no one else, he asked straightforwardly, "Sister, has something happened to our eldest sister?"

Chun Nuan... For all my efforts to hide it, this child found out?

"Sister, I’m the eldest son of the Xiao family, I have the right to know these things, and I’ll bear my responsibilities. I won’t let my eldest sister, my sister, or other siblings suffer any grievances."

"Just those words are enough," Chun Nuan said with a heavy heart, "Since you’re asking, I’ll tell you the truth. Our eldest sister’s life wasn’t as good as we imagined. On the contrary, she has died twice already."

Once, it was when she gave birth to Panpan. If not for that midwife and my past encounters with her, and teaching her all my skills, my eldest sister and Panpan would no longer be alive.

Another time was when she was abandoned by the Wu family, she went directly to file a complaint and was implicated heavily.

"Our eldest sister has suffered," Chun Ning said, his voice choked, eyes reddening, "She never mentioned it in her letters and even sent us so many gifts for the New Year."

"The Xiao family has always been stubborn, they won’t tell family even when they’ve suffered greatly," Chun Nuan said, "Our eldest sister doesn’t have it easy in the Capital; father and them in the Northern Desert are no better off. Relatively speaking, we are lucky, surviving without starving is a miracle."

When they first arrived in Shu City, they had to dig for wild vegetables and grass roots, forcing Chun Yan and Chun Shu out of the comfort zone.

The hands of the Xiao family, once used for writing, now wielded sickles and hoes.

Unlike the days when clothes and food came easily, now they could grow crops, fruits, and vegetables.

"Concerning our eldest sister, keep it to yourself, do not let anyone in the family hear a word,"

"I understand, sister," Chun Ning said with a gulp, "Our eldest sister truly has a tough life." 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

The daughter of the Xiao family, brought up with care, sought after by the Wu family, only to be mistreated in the end.

Moreover, the Wu family shamelessly attempted to seize all of our eldest sister’s dowry using the excuse of abandonment.

What’s more surprising is that, although our eldest sister has always been gentle and weak, when pushed, she dared to file a complaint against them.

"Our eldest sister was ostracized by the circle of noble ladies and girls in the Capital. She now lives on a property granted by the Empress Dowager, ensuring her safety," Chun Nuan said, "She established the Treasure Pavilion, selling skincare products exclusively used by noble ladies and girls; this essential oil is among them and will have a great effect, enhancing the business of Treasure Pavilion especially well considering how well it is already doing."

"Did our eldest sister open a shop in the Capital too?"

"Yes, she enlisted the help of Nanny Ma and others, no one knows that Treasure Pavilion is her business."

Even if they knew, it might not stay safe, after all, those people thought Doctor Xiao was gone, and the Xiao family was confiscated, anyone could rush to grab a piece of it.

"That’s very good."

As long as it’s safe, sister doesn’t have to show herself.

"Brother Chun Ning, Brother Chun Ning..." Luo Xiaogang called from outside.

"Coming, come in," Chun Ning was wary of everyone, but friendly towards the Luo family.

"Sister Chun Nuan is here too."

"Yes," Standing in front, luckily he still greeted her.

"Do you have something to ask me?" Chun Ning asked.

"My father said Brother Chun Ning built a large study, is it to hire a teacher for Chun Qiang and the others?"

This was something Chun Nuan hadn’t thought about because their third uncle’s wife was a talented woman, more than capable of teaching the children how to read.

"Not for the time being, but our siblings should take learning seriously," Chun Ning said, "Why do you ask?"

"Brother Chun Ning, is it possible for me to join in during those lessons?" Luo Xiaogang suddenly remembered, "San Ya also wants to learn, could we come and learn together? Don’t worry, we can also offer compensation for the lessons."