Chapter 1332: Miao Lao Ye's Changes
"Someone with a grudge against young master Meng?" Qi Lie stood up, frowning as he pondered.
Shu Yu sighed, "Ah Yun has carefully considered all possibilities and ruled out those that can be excluded. The most likely person is Gong Qiu, but he was beheaded last year. Honestly, this matter has been weighing on our minds. If we can find the mastermind behind it and solve our doubts, we can finally be at ease."
Qi Lie pursed his lips. If t...
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Chapter 1331: Qi Lie's Purpose for Coming Here
Shu Yu made tea for him, "Is General Qi satisfied?"
"Not bad. In two days, have ten barrels of oil prepared, and I will take them with me," Qi Lie replied.
"In two days?" Shu Yu was surprised, "Is General going back to the capital already?"
Qi Lie nodded, "I was only temporarily assigned this task, so I can't delay for too long. Originally, the purchase of the sunflower oil should have been handled by the palace's proc...
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Chapter 1330: Out of the Ordinary
The workshop was quiet at the moment. The workers had just started their morning shift when Ruan Dalai informed them that someone from the palace was coming to inspect their sunflower oil today.
When the workers heard this news, they thought they must be dreaming, for their small workshop was actually doing business with the palace?
Seeing their reactions, Ruan Dalai thought to himself that it was a good thing he had informed them in the ...
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Chapter 1329: Regret in Vain
Shu Yu didn't mind the gossip and assured the coachman that such rumors couldn't stop her. She mentioned that when Zhou Qiao finished her confinement period and returned home with the baby, everyone would see how she was doing.
After dismissing the coachman, another person came in and informed Shu Yu that Manager Xu had arrived and wanted to discuss a trade cooperation tomorrow.
Shu Yu went to the front hall to meet Manager Xu in person and ap...
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Chapter 1328: Clumsy-mouthed Father Zhou
After discussing the sunflower oil, Shu Yu expected Qi Lie to bring up the next topic, but surprisingly, he didn't mention anything else.
Leaving the county government, Shu Yu was still puzzled. Hu Li had previously mentioned that Qi Lie had other matters to attend to, but since he didn't bring it up, she decided to pretend not to know.
Back at home, everyone had already returned. Even Lu Dasong was there, happily talking about the...
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Chapter 1327: Shu Yu Meets Qi Lie
Shu Yu suddenly realized and asked curiously, "Is the sunflower oil so important that the Emperor sent his trusted subordinate here?"
Hu Li lowered his voice, "According to Master Qi, it's not just about the sunflower oil. But he didn't say much, I believe he intends to talk to you privately, Miss Lu."
"Qi Lie had just arrived today, and he planned to meet Miss Lu personally, so he sent me to inform you."
Shu Yu got up, "Please wa...
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Chapter 1326: Ten Liang Red Envelope
Grandma Lu sat by the bedside, smiling at Zhou Qiao.
Zhou Qiao was covered in sweat, looking slightly uneasy. "Grandmother, the baby..."
"The baby is doing well." Grandma Lu knew what she was thinking. Li Shi had sought secret methods for conceiving a son, which must have put pressure on Zhou Qiao. In these times, having a boy as the first child was always good for a mother.
But Grandma Lu didn't mind that. She patted Zhou Qiao'...
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Chapter 1325: Gave Birth to a Daughter
Shu Yu knew that explaining with concepts like chromosomes and basic physics wouldn't work for the elderly lady and Li Shi. Even Zhao Xi might not understand it.
Well, then she should try a simpler explanation that they could grasp.
As expected, Grandma Lu and Li Shi were oscillating between sudden enlightenment and doubtful confusion.
After a while, Grandma Lu suddenly frowned and stared at Shu Yu, "Ah Yu, you're an unmarried...
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Chapter 1324: Shu Yu's Explanation
The old lady paused her steps, and Shu Yu's ears caught the faint sound of Li Shi praying with her hands clasped and eyes closed, "Bless me with a chubby grandson, it must be a grandson, a boy."
Shu Yu frowned, and the old lady was so infuriated that her exhaustion vanished in an instant.
She was about to scold Li Shi, but when she saw Zhou Father and Zhou Second Miss nearby, she forcibly held back her anger.
Instead, she reached ...
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Chapter 1323: Muttering Li Shi
At this moment, Zhou Qiao was about to give birth. Shu Yu, being a woman herself, understood that women during childbirth often longed for their family members to be by their side.
Even if this father and younger sister didn't understand such things and didn't like to talk much, they were still the closest people to her.
Zhou Qiao's father and Zhou Qiao's second sister stood there anxiously, and despite Shu Yu's repeated insistence f...
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Chapter 1322: Zhou Qiao's Complication
Hu Li left through the side door, and outside the county government office, there were quite a few people gathered, causing a crowded scene.
However, even though Ren Huai and manager Xu wanted to inquire about Qi Lie's situation, the guards stationed there looked solemn and wouldn't let anyone get close.
Seeing this, the two of them had to give up and planned to return later to observe the situation from afar.
Unexpectedly, as...
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Chapter 1321: Qi Lie
Manager Xu wanted to ask further but noticed that Ren Huai's expression wasn't right, so he paused and asked, "What's wrong?"
"That person, isn't he the new emperor's personal bodyguard?"
Manager Xu raised his head, following Ren Huai's gaze, and indeed saw a familiar figure beside Weinan.
Indeed, it was Qi Lie, the inconspicuous prince before the Fifth Prince ascended the throne. He occasionally appeared in the market, always accompanied by a ...
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Chapter 1320: Visitors from the Palace
After leaving the workshop and getting on the carriage, both Ren Huai and Manager Xu looked mentally exhausted.
Even though the weather wasn't hot, both of them were sweating on their foreheads.
Manager Xu whispered, "Young Master, it seems like we can't push the price down."
Ren Huai gritted his teeth, "I really misjudged her. This Lu Xiangjun is not an easy person to deceive. Look at what she said every time, she precisely s...
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Chapter 1319: Accommodation Environment
Ren Huai looked around and couldn't find anything to criticize. Although this workshop was newly built, it was much better than the workshops of the Liao family.
In comparison, he felt embarrassed to nitpick.
However, as a businessman, his expertise lay in speaking without thinking.
"Lu Xiangjun, this workshop is indeed good, but you seem to be short on manpower, and it seems like the workers lack experience. If our two famil...
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Chapter 1318: Our Costs Are High
Churning sunflower seeds wasn't considered a highly skilled task. Other roasted snacks like peanuts, chestnuts, watermelon seeds, and so on had similar processes in their production. Therefore, there were no secret techniques to be hidden, and it didn't require avoiding people's gaze.
Especially for someone like Ren Huai, who came from a family that specialized in nuts and dried fruits.
However, the five-spice flavor that Shu Yu used was u...
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Chapter 1317: Is the Luji Workshop Like This?
On the second day, Shu Yu appeared early in the morning at the entrance of the inn where Ren Huai and the others were staying.
Ren Huai arrived quite quickly. He politely greeted Shu Yu and then got into his carriage, following behind her as they left the city.
The carriage stopped at the entrance of Luji Workshop. Shu Yu said to Ren Huai, "This is our Luji Workshop. It was just built not long ago, and many things inside are s...
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Chapter 1316: Exclusive Sale, Impossible!
After pondering for a moment, Ren Huai looked up and smiled at Shu Yu, "Lu Xiangjun, this matter indeed came up a bit suddenly. We still need to consider it because the current situation with the main family is a bit different. Can you give me some time, how about that?"
"Of course, no problem. I'm very sincere about cooperating with the Candied Fruit Shop."
Shu Yu stood up, "Then, master Ren, you consider it fir...
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Chapter 1315: A Slight Thought
Ren Huai spoke with difficulty, "You've considered Linzhang Prefecture and Changjin Prefecture, but have you never thought about the capital?"
"The capital?" Shu Yu blinked, then sheepishly pinched her little finger, "Well, I did have a slight thought about it."
"A slight thought?"
Shu Yu nodded solemnly, then said seriously, "But I immediately dispelled that thought without hesitation. After all, that's the ca...
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Chapter 1314: You're Too Late
Ren Huai quietly took a sip of tea and leaned forward slightly, "We hope that all the sunflower seeds produced in your workshop will be sold exclusively by our Candied Fruit Shop."
Shu Yu was taken aback, and inwardly sneered at his wishful thinking.
Seeing her silent, Ren Huai's voice became low, with a hint of temptation, "Lu Xiangjun, this proposal is beneficial to both parties. We can have sufficient supply, and you can ...
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Chapter 1313: Meeting with Ren Huai
After leaving the house, what Shu Yu didn't know was that manager Xu, didn't actually leave after delivering the invitation. He was still outside the Lu family's gate.
Seeing Shu Yu coming out, he was a bit surprised and subconsciously followed her.
Then he witnessed Shu Yu happily shopping, seeming to be in a very good mood.
manager Xu couldn't understand. Wasn't her fiancé just gone? He ha...
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Chapter 1312: Invitation
Shu Yu tilted her head and looked up at the sky, "So, the main purpose of your master's return is to make medicinal food?"
These days, Old Doctor Zhao spends more time outside, not only him but also Ah Ning as well. After Ah Ning became Old Doctor Zhao disciple, she began formal medical studies. After chatting with Ah Ning, Old Doctor Zhao discovered that this young girl had extraordinary talent in medicine. He was overjoyed and wished to pass on all hi...
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Chapter 1311: Triumphant Old Lady
When the carriage stopped at the entrance of the Lu family's house, Shu Yu was the first to jump down and directly went inside.
Zhao Xi supported Shu You and walked slowly from behind. By the time they passed the gate, Grandma Lu had already heard the news from Shu Yu and eagerly greeted them.
"Oh, Ah You is back. Take your time, no need to rush," Grandma Lu said with a smile, supporting Shu You's other hand and attentively staring at her...
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Chapter 1310: Shu You's Pregnancy
Shu Yu hurriedly walked over to the two of them, supporting Shu You as he asked, "How is she?"
Zhao Xi's expression was quite complicated. He seemed somewhat excited yet also somewhat incredulous. After finishing the pulse check, he withdrew his hand and wiped it on his clothes before placing it on Shu You's wrist again.
Shu Yu: "..." Say something, won't you?
Zhao Xi remained silent for a while this time before slowly raising his ...
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Chapter 1309: Meng Yunzheng Participates in the County Exam
However, Ren Huai smiled, "Meng Yunzheng? Don't forget the information we learned, he is about to participate in the county exam."
Manager Xu's eyes brightened, "Then shall we wait for him to leave Jiangyuan County before approaching Lu Xiangjun?"
He frowned again after speaking, "But he will come back sooner or later, and when he returns..."
"What's the matter if he comes back? We only need Lu Xiangjun to...
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Chapter 1308: Is Lu Xiang Jun a Simple Person?
Upon arriving at Shishi Village, Ren Huai used a similar excuse to inquire about Shu Yu's situation.
Unlike Ruan Village, the villagers of Shishi Village praised Shu Yu without reservation.
Not to mention other things, just the conditions in Shishi Village were much better than in Ruan Village.
Although Shu Yu didn't often appear in Shishi Village, she indeed brought benefits to the village.
However, when she hi...
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Chapter 1307: Ruan's old lady Current Situation
Ren Huai looked at the collapsed ruins, which seemed untouched for repairs, and couldn't find words to say.
Half of Ruan Family's courtyard wall, including the kitchen, was smashed by Lord Yu.
Now that the kitchen was unusable, Ruan Family had set up a makeshift stove on the side of the wall that was still intact, with a small shed above it, making the place look very shabby.
At that moment, old lady Ruan was cooking ...
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Chapter 1306: Going to Ruan Family Village
Ren Huai pondered for a moment, "Let's go to Ruan Village and see if these rumors are true."
He found the rumors about Lu Xiangjun carrying an axe to chop her maternal grandmother too exaggerated. It would be an extremely unfilial act, and if she had really done it, she would be heavily criticized.
So, he decided to visit the place where the incident supposedly happened.
Manager Xu had no objections. Both of them c...
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Chapter 1305: The Rumored Shu Yu
Shu Yu smiled and said, "That's normal. If I were in their shoes, I'd take the opportunity to wander around the workshop area too. Don't worry, since they've come, they'll eventually come to find me. We'll just wait for them."
"Alright, then I'll go back to the workshop."
"Sure... When you go back, ask Old Yang to keep an eye on the gate. If anyone inquires, just handle it like he did today, steer the conversation away from the worksho...
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Chapter 1304: Da Niu's Speculation
Da Niu knew about the treatment that Shu Yu had given to Old Yang. Seeing Old Yang's admiring gaze and energetic spirit, he couldn't help but admire Shu Yu's capabilities.
He had encountered many workshop owners and stewards, some with good temperaments, but he had never seen anyone value the gatekeeper as much as Shu Yu did.
In many workshops, the gatekeeper was not only a decoration but could even be the source of trouble.
<...
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Chapter 1303: The Importance of the Gatekeeper
Ren Huai felt puzzled, "So, what exactly do you do?"
Old Yang seemed in high spirits and, seeing their keen interest, he brought out two chairs for them to sit.
"You said our workshop is quite big, right? Speaking of which, I am particularly proud of it. At my age, this is the largest workshop I've ever seen, and our master is the owner," he said, giving a thumbs up.
Then, he continued with emotion, "In the past, I...
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