As the New Year is approaching, the most expensive items in the capital are clothing and food, followed by medicinal materials. It’s freezing outside and medicinal materials from other places cannot be shipped in, so the price really changes every day.
If Chu Yunli wanted to open a medical clinic, she would have to spend at least twice the price to open it. However, she still hired a doctor and a shopkeeper. It didn't matter if she spent more money and opened it before the year.
On the twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month, Chu Yunli's medical clinic opened. As the owner, she could go or not, but since she married into the Duke's mansion, she hadn't really been out much. After reporting to Yao, she planned to see the doctor with her own eyes.
The museum is open, so you can go shopping around the capital.
As soon as I walked to the door, I heard someone calling from behind, "Sister-in-law."
There was only one person in the Duke's mansion who called her sister-in-law, and that was Xu Yan'er. Chu Yunli turned around and saw her running after her, "I'll go out with you."
Chu Yunli raised her eyebrows, "What happened to my brother and sister when they went out? Mother's side..."
"Mom agreed to let me go out with you." It was obvious that Xu Yan'er was very excited.
Yao agreed?
Seeing Yao's nanny not far away, she didn't refute. It seemed to be true.
The two sisters got on the carriage, and Xu Yaner asked with a smile, "Where are you going? I want to go to Buzhuang and Linglong Pavilion to see this year's new jewelry."
"Then go ahead." Chu Yunli responded casually.
Xu Yaner's original plan was to buy clothing materials and jewelry, and make two nice-looking clothes to go home for the New Year. Although she was the only legitimate daughter in Ding'anbo Mansion, there were several concubines, so she couldn't be outdone by them, right?
But seeing the indifference on Chu Yunli's face at this moment, she seemed to have no interest in clothing materials and jewelry, Xu Yaner was curious, "Where are you going?"
She asked again, and Chu Yunli looked away and finally looked at her, "My medical clinic is open today, I have to check it out."
Medical clinic?
Thinking of something, Xu Yaner's face turned uglier, "Which street is it on?"
Seeing that she looked unhappy, Chu Yunli suddenly felt enlightened and said with a smile, "Fengxian Street."
The shops on Fengxian Street are all owned by owners, and people with some background cannot get the land deeds at all. Even if Xu Yaner was overly pampered, she probably guessed that it should be her dowry shop, and her face became increasingly ugly, "I can see
Do you want to take a look?"
"Of course." Chu Yunli was in a good mood.
He said he was going to see the opening of the medical center, but he really just wanted to see it. Chu Yunli didn't go at all. He only went to the teahouse diagonally opposite the medical center. Looking down from the private room, it was very lively, and he even made cold-repelling soup outside.
, although there are many wealthy people in the capital, there are still many people wearing commoners queuing up to receive them. When another store opens in the outer city, more people should come to receive them.
Xu Yan'er stood in front of the window, looking at the bustle below with mixed feelings. "I want to ask you something," she raised her eyes and looked at Chu Yunli, "lend me some money."
Chu Yunli spread his hands, "I don't have much money on hand, so I spent it all at the medical clinic and bought medicinal materials."
Both of them were very confident. Xu Yaner's face turned red with anger, "All your money and shop belong to me."
"Maybe," Chu Yunli nodded, "but if you don't want it anymore, give it all to me!"
Xu Yaner was annoyed, "Did I give that to you?"
"Isn't it?" Chu Yunli looked at her with a smile, "You let me get on the sedan chair and marry into the Duke's Mansion with the dowry. If you didn't give it to me, why did you let me go?"
Xu Yan'er was furious. She asked to withdraw from the marriage several times, but her parents refused to agree. Seeing the wedding approaching, after thinking about it, she really didn't want to marry, especially Qin Shao, who was as confused as an ice cube. Then
At that time, she didn't think so much, she just thought that as long as she didn't go to the bride's house, the marriage would not happen.
Who knew that so many things would happen later. She accidentally hurt Qin Shao and pushed him off the cliff, which actually helped her. Otherwise, with her as a girl, if she hadn't saved Qin Shao's life, she would have knelt down and knelt down to worship the heaven and earth.
, the position of the prince's wife is not her turn. The Duke's Palace should be kind enough to let her be a concubine. If not, it is possible that she will die of illness.
Now that I think about it, the reason why she is where she is today is because of her pushing her step by step.
"How did you know that the Crown Prince was in danger?" Xu Yaner narrowed his eyes and looked her up and down suspiciously, "Do you know the person behind the scenes? Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?"
"Intuition!" Chu Yunli spread his hands. Xu Yan'er was right to question. Anyone who didn't investigate deeply would doubt her. Why did she know that Qin Shao would be in danger when he led his troops out of the city?
Either she got the news or she was involved.
However, Chu Yunli is not afraid of investigation at all. Before Zidie got on the sedan chair, she was just a second-class girl. She didn't even go out to the uncle's house. How could she have anything to do with Qin Shao's danger?
"What intuition? Are you lying?" Xu Yan'er said sharply, "I think the prince's assassination must have something to do with you."
What she said was true. Even the Duke's Office couldn't find out. She could guess it with just a few words?
Chu Yunli disagreed and looked at the medical clinic below.
Seeing this, Xu Yaner sneered, "Are you feeling guilty?"
Seeing her grasping the handle, Chu Yunli waved her hand, "Whatever you think, I'd like to remind you that I'm going back home in a while. If you don't look at your clothes and jewelry, I won't be able to buy them."
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Xu Yaner wanted to speak again, but when he heard her words, he turned around and left quickly.
In the carriage going back, the atmosphere was dull. Xu Yan'er looked depressed and a little angry, and kept tugging at the handkerchief in her hand. Chu Yunli looked at her a few times, but didn't ask her why she was angry.
She didn't ask, but Xu Yan'er couldn't hold back her anger, "Why are the clothing materials so expensive? Better materials cost dozens of taels per piece, let alone jewelry. Transparent jade bracelets cost hundreds of taels.
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The price increase of clothing materials in the capital is only for ordinary materials. These expensive clothing materials will actually increase slightly during the Chinese New Year, which is normal. Chu Yunli opened his eyes, "Isn't it like this in previous years? These things are already expensive.
"
After saying this, Chu Yunli suddenly realized that in the past, it was not Xu Yan'er's turn to worry about the price of these things. The Yu family in the uncle's house prepared them for her. Besides, Xu Yan'er had never worried about money before.
Xu Yaner fell silent, and the handkerchief in her hand tightened. It was originally made of silk, but when she twisted it like this, it was completely out of shape.
As far as Chu Yunli knew, after returning that day, the maid next to Xu Yaner came back to the uncle's house, and then two days later, Qin Qiyi had time to take her out and came back with jewelry and clothing materials.
Then she became silent for a lot of time, and until the end of the New Year, she never made any trouble again.
Of course Chu Yunli didn't think she was that honest. This girl had been secretly trying to ask her for money, thinking about the dowry that should belong to her.
In the first month of the year, Chu Yunli followed Yao family to visit everywhere, and got to know many people, including the ladies from various families who came to visit the Duke's Mansion. Yao family would also take her to receive them.
This was because he valued her, but some heart-breaking things also happened during this period.
For example, the lady in front of me is said to be a distant relative of the Yao family. She came with Mrs. Yao. She has a smile on her face and is a bit flattering. "My daughter is usually the most well-behaved. She is good at cooking. She has the same interests as Rouwan.
The sisters often talk together."
The meaning of sales was obvious. Chu Yunli glanced at the blushing girl behind the lady, and happened to meet her timidly looking over her. The two looked at each other, and the girl was stunned at first, and then smiled sheepishly.
He smiled and lowered his head again.
Xu Yan'er was also there, looking at Chu Yunli with a hint of schadenfreude.
"It's really good." After sizing it up, Mr. Yao said with a smile, "It's the fifteenth year this year. It's time to discuss marriage. If you meet the right one, don't delay."
The lady's smile was a little stiff, and the blush on the shy girl's face, with her head lowered, faded, and she became slightly pale.
Yao's words were obviously a rejection. She had no intention of giving her son a concubine.
Xu Yan'er was also stunned, and looked at Chu Yunli again. Yao already smiled and said, "The scenery in the garden is nice. You young people who are not afraid of the cold, go and have a look."
Chu Yunli took a few girls out, and Xu Yaner naturally followed.
When I walked outside, I heard Mrs. Yao's confused words, "Don't you think about it? Shao's daughter-in-law's background is too low. From now on..."
The next words cannot be heard.
Xu Yan'er sneered, "The eldest grandson of the Duke's palace crawled out of the belly of a girl, I'm afraid it will make people laugh to death."
Chu Yunli looked her up and down, "You look down on the children born by the maid?"
Xu Yaner raised his eyebrows and wanted to say more. When he met her interested gaze, his face suddenly turned pale and his lips trembled.
Could this man have just discovered now that Qin Qiyi was born by a maid?
The shy little girl's name was Yu Xi. She looked as if she had been hit hard after going out, and her face was pale. Yao Rouwan supported her and comforted her in a low voice. The two of them were whispering, and they didn't know what they said. Yu Xi seemed to be crying.
Already.
Chu Yunli ignored Xu Yan'er, whose expression changed, and took a few steps forward to greet these little girls. Behind him, Xu Yan'er made a "wow" sound and vomited out in disgust.
Vomiting again, Chu Yunli looked at the girls who were looking over there curiously, turned around and asked her, "How are you? Do you want to call a doctor?"
Xu Yan'er waved his hand and said, "I've been suffering from cold these days and feel unwell, so I'm going back first." After that, without looking at the people over there, he covered his mouth and left.
Chu Yunli took a group of little girls around the yard twice. It was really cold outside, so he took them to the pavilion. In winter, a brazier was lit in the pavilion, and a warm feeling hit them after entering.
She then ordered someone to bring tea and snacks. When she turned around, she heard someone calling, "Sister-in-law."
It's Yao Rouwan.
Chu Yunli was deeply impressed by her. On Xu Yan'er's wedding night, the girl was slapped for talking nonsense. Later, she even heard her say that if her second cousin was willing to come to ask for help, she would be willing to become a concubine.
"Is something wrong?"
Yao Rouwan looked at her and said, "Sister Xi, she is obsessed with the prince, can you let her in?"
Unexpectedly, he could actually say it. Chu Yunli's teeth ached for a while, "No."
Yao Rouwan was stunned, "You are too jealous."
She spread her hands and said leisurely, "My mother-in-law rejected her just now, didn't you hear? If I agreed, I would be disobeying my mother-in-law. I have no reason to agree. Besides, if I am deeply in love with the prince, I will tolerate it. I'm afraid this country
Even the government can’t accommodate it.”
"Also," Chu Yunli raised his eyes and looked at Yao Rouwan, "I will truthfully tell Mrs. Yao what happened today."
"No!" Yao Rouwan's face turned pale.
If you say no, I won’t, I’ll get used to you!
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