The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 423 - 245

Chun Nuan’s son’s full moon banquet was quite lively, far exceeding the expectations of the Zhao family. Luckily, Zhao Minghua was prepared and everything went smoothly.

For the first time, he received praise from the entire family.

"Third son really took things seriously this time, even arranged for a banquet."

Zhao Chengxun seldom praised this son, but this time he looked at him with renewed respect. If he hadn’t instructed the chef to prepare the banquet as per the standards for a flowing banquet, the Zhao family would have become a laughing stock.

The liveliness of the Zhao family was unexpected, but being able to handle such hustle and bustle was indeed a skill.

There was a feeling that the third son had truly grown up and was capable of shouldering responsibilities.

The father’s heart was filled with comfort.

"Father, mother, Nuannuan is out of confinement, and I want to take a trip to the Capital."

Zhao Chengxun...had just praised his stability, and with this, he promptly lost his edge. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Your second brother has just arrived in the Capital, why do you want to go there?"

If you were to go, you should go together, right?

Or not, since at that time your wife was still in confinement, how could he immediately leave without care?

"I want to see how Second Brother is doing, and take the opportunity to see if there’s any business to be done." Zhao Minghua directly named Xia Guangcheng: "Last time I talked with General Xia about doing business in the Capital, he invited me to visit."

"What business can you do with that little mind of yours?" Mrs. Zhou did not believe her son could do business: "The people in the Capital are either rich or noble, anyone you run into might be royalty. How can you do business without some support? I think you’d better try some small trades in Changzhou, where the family can support you."

A mother worries a thousand miles when her child travels; even before he set out, Mrs. Zhou’s concerns began.

"With the land so far and wide, if something happens we wouldn’t even know." Mrs. Zhou said: "You’ve never done business before, it’s not something you can just do because you want to. Losing money is a small matter; I’m afraid you’ll get hurt without knowing what’s happening..."

Chun Nuan listened to her mother-in-law’s words and glanced at Zhao Minghua.

He was really quite the performer; his image has always been one of failure and first-rate eating.

In the eyes of his family, he was just a spendthrift.

This sudden talk of wanting to do business made no one believe him.

He had no credibility, which was rather pitiful.

"Precisely because I don’t understand, I need to learn. Now that I have a son, I have to build a family business for him." Zhao Minghua pretended not to notice Chun Nuan’s look and continued to lie seriously: "I have backing too! General Xia personally promised that once I reached the Capital, he’d back me up."

Honestly, once in the Capital, that imperial red seal establishing the "Righteous Merchant" would be here.

He had to make a trip to the Capital.

Otherwise, if it were sent to Changzhou, the impact would be too great.

He hadn’t thought of profiting by providing Xia Guangcheng with grain at fair prices, and had offended several major grain merchants in Changzhou.

They were a bit gleeful when Xia Guangcheng meddled in these matters in Changzhou.

Thinking Xia Guangcheng had underestimated the complexity; they felt fair price grain wouldn’t last beyond three to five days.

No one anticipated Xia Guangcheng could hold on for over two months, until autumn harvest when families had surplus grain, and prices couldn’t rise.

Initially hoarding grain to sell at high prices, deliberately holding off during the chaos.

Expecting another period of turmoil to increase prices several times over, they never expected Xia Guangcheng to intervene.

With one move, he defeated the rebels: spreading the word that grain could be bought at fair prices.

Successfully swaying grain-starved soldiers to his cause, opening the city gates to welcome him.

Upon his arrival, he disrupted the grain merchants’ plans, leaving their stock unsellable.

Cutting off the source of wealth is like killing one’s parents; blocking their profits meant dealing with a General holding great power.

In earnest, if accused of profiteering during national crisis or disrupting public morale, punishment could be severe.

Each one could only swallow their grievances quietly, daring not to voice objections.

But if the Royal Family’s "Righteous Merchant" title was displayed at the Zhao’s residence, its origins revealed, it would provoke a crowd.

Not fearing thieves stealing, but fearing they linger.

His actions exposed would surely invite retaliation.

Therefore, the plaque could only be claimed in the Capital, once news reached Changzhou a month or two later, they wouldn’t know what was done in the Capital, ensuring safety.

Undeniably, Zhao Minghua had considered all possible scenarios.

This trip to the Capital was necessary.

"By the way, Nuannuan, ask your aunt if she wants to send anything to Mrs. Xia. I’ll bring it with me on my trip to the Capital."

"Alright, I’ll ask my aunt later."

Chun Nuan was planning to write to her elder sister, to tell her she had given birth.

She didn’t dare touch those medicines after getting pregnant, so she hadn’t been making perfumes or essential oils.

She estimated that her sister’s Qingyan Pavilion was eagerly awaiting new products.

Now that she was out of confinement, it was time to get back to work.

She promised to create new products each season, already owing quite a bit.

Chun Nuan wrote to her elder sister and also to her good friend Qiu Yan.

Not forgetting to tease her about arranging a husband: It’s time to find a husband, otherwise her children could be buying soy sauce, while she’s yet to find the father!

Qiu Yan happened to meet Zhao Minghua at the Xia Mansion.

Even though the Capital was prosperous and teeming with good men, the first time Qiu Yan laid eyes on Zhao Minghua, she instinctively felt he matched Nuannuan.

Hmm, who says boys from the countryside are not good?

Isn’t he far better than the young man from the Zhaang family?

Besides, when the Zhaang family withdrew their proposal from Chun Nuan, thinking they could find a better match, real issues emerged that eventually allowed a cousin from the family to rise, even causing a scandal.

It wasn’t that Chun Nuan was unsuitable, but that the Zhaang family wasn’t fit!

Zhao Minghua, though from a small place, carried himself with more grace than young lords from the Capital.

After meeting him, Qiu Yan was genuinely happy for Chun Nuan.

"Sister Yu’er, Nuannuan’s husband is nice."

"Yes, very nice. I heard he’s very good to Nuannuan as well." Chunyu recalled: "By the way, her husband is the third in the family. There’s an older brother who’s married, and a second brother who went to the Capital for exams and hasn’t settled yet."

When Qiu Yan heard this, her heart suddenly skipped a beat.

Am I developing a ridiculous crush?

It’s really troublesome, seems I’m at marrying age, even daydreaming during daylight.

"Yan’er."

"Sister Yu’er, please go ahead." "Why don’t we go see Nuannuan’s second uncle, if he passes the exams he should have a promising future, don’t you think..."