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Chapter 671: Returning to the Village

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In the pavilion, they lingered for a while before the conversation turned to Chu Qingzhi's impending departure.

Tang Jinghong expressed his concern, "You're leaving tomorrow, and I suspect Lu Lizhang might make a move. I want to send someone to escort you."

Chu Qingzhi pondered. They would be traveling with Yuan Hongjun's medical volunteer team, which included many who were not skilled in martial arts. To err on the side of caution, she agreed, "Okay, but let's keep it discreet to avoid drawing attention."

Tang Jinghong agreed, "We'll do as you say."

After making arrangements, Tang Jinghong escorted Chu Qingzhi home before returning to his mansion to organize her escort for the next day.

Early the next morning, the volunteer team gathered at the gate of the Chu Residence. Chu Qingyue also arrived to see her siblings off, escorting them to the city gate as before.

After halting the carriage, Chu Qingzhi and her siblings said their farewells to Chu Qingyue.

Chu Qingyue hugged her sisters and then said, "Take good care of our parents and grandparents when you get back, and write to me if you need anything."

Chu Xujin nodded, "Okay." He then turned to Ning Yuting, "Brother-in-law, please take good care of my second sister." n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Ning Yuting replied solemnly, "I will take good care of Qingyue. You can head back without worries."

Chu Xujin said, "Second sister, we're leaving now."

"Take care on your way."

As the group walked further away under the watchful eyes of Chu Qingyue and Ning Yuting...

Ning Yuting remarked, "Qingyue, they're out of sight now. Let's go."

"Okay." Unable to hold back her tears, Chu Qingyue burst into tears as soon as she boarded the carriage, leaning on Ning Yuting for comfort.

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Ning Yuting soothed her patiently...

On the official road, a lone figure on horseback stood by.

Chu Xujin halted the carriage and greeted cheerfully, "Brother Jinghong."

Chu Qingzhi stepped out of the carriage, "I thought you weren't coming."

"I've been waiting here for a long time." Tang Jinghong took down two large bundles from his horse and handed them to Chu Qingzhi, "Take these for the road."

Chu Qingzhi, embracing the heavy bundles, questioned, "Did you come just to bring me food?"

Tang Jinghong leaned in and whispered, "I wanted to see you again."

Chu Qingzhi smiled, "We'll see each other again in a few days. Let's not delay any longer, we should go."

"Be careful on the way."

"Ok."

The convoy set off again, gradually disappearing from Tang Jinghong's view as he mounted his horse and headed back to the city.

As the convoy entered a densely forested section of the road, an eerie silence hung over the area, unusual for a place that should have been filled with the chatter of birds. The unusual quiet put everyone on high alert.

Chu Xujin turned back to the carriage, "Hold on tight!" Then he spurred the carriage forward at an increased pace.

Chu Qingzhi moved to the front of the carriage, extending her divine senses to survey the surroundings...

Soon, she spotted black-clad figures lying in ambush around them, with more ahead, directly in their path to the encirclement.

"Third brother, stop!"

Chu Xujin immediately halted the carriage, "What's wrong, fifth sister?"

"We're walking into an ambush. Take care of the rear," Chu Qingzhi instructed before flying to the front, shouting, "Come out!"

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Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang quickly joined her at the forefront, standing behind Chu Qingzhi with guarded expressions.

The covert protectors dispatched by Tang Jinghong braced themselves as the situation unfolded.

Initially, the woods were silent, but after a moment, two groups of black-clad figures emerged from either side, semi-encircling Chu Qingzhi and her companions.

The leader, a man wearing a half-mask, chuckled, "As expected of Chu Qingzhi, who becomes the center of attention wherever she goes. You detected us from such a distance."

Chu Qingzhi looked at the man in black opposite her calmly. "Who sent you?"

The masked man seemed confident, replying, "I don't know his identity. I only know he paid us a hefty sum to kill you."

It seemed the attackers were unaware of their employer's identity, typical for mercenaries concerned only with payment.

Chu Qingzhi inquired further, "Do you carry the money on you?"

Everyone was astonished.

The masked man hesitated, then lied, "The money is at my home."

"And where is that?" Chu Qingzhi pressed on.

"In the South Lane of the capital, at the Zheng family," the masked man revealed.

Chu Qingzhi nodded in acknowledgment, "Very well."

She then extracted a bell from her pouch, infused it with spiritual energy, and gave it a shake. The clear yet haunting bell sound spread, quickly seizing the will of all the black-clad figures, rendering them stupefied, like soulless mannequins.

Chu Qingzhi addressed the surrounding area, "Handle this, please. Inform Jinghong about the money these people mentioned; let him retrieve it. Also, investigate the person behind this assassination attempt."

There would definitely be a lot of money to hire people to kill her. It would be a waste not to take it.

As for the identity of the mastermind, employing killers from the capital suggested a local culprit. Currently unable to investigate herself, she delegated the task to Jinghong.

A voice filled with admiration responded through the air, "As you wish, Miss Chu."

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Chu Qingzhi returned to the carriage, "Let's continue."

As the convoy moved forward, the onlookers were bewildered, regarding the black-clad figures as if they had merely come to perform and donate money.

Normally, encountering so many assassins would inevitably lead to bloodshed, yet they passed through unscathed!

At that moment, everyone grasped an important lesson: the significance of whose company one keeps.

The remainder of the journey was peaceful, and they arrived in Shuiyun County by mid-afternoon.

Yuan Hongjun said, "Master, we'll head to Tongzi County first and come find you after settling in."

Chu Qingzhi nodded. "Okay."

The groups parted ways, with Chu Qingzhi and her family speeding towards

Chu Village in their single carriage.

In the Chu Village.

Chu Qingzhi's return stirred excitement, especially among the children. Every time she returned from a trip, she brought sweets for the kids, so upon seeing her carriage, the village children swarmed around.

"Sister Qingzhi, you're back?"

"Sister Qingzhi, we've missed you!"

Chu Qingzhi hopped down from the carriage, greeted by the excited faces of the children. Not wanting to disappoint them, she retrieved a large box of snacks from the carriage, "Junbao, distribute these to everyone."

Chu Junbao, beaming with joy, took the box, "Thank you, Sister Qingzhi."

"Thankyou, Sister Qingzhi."

The children's chorus of thanks filled the air, spreading happiness throughout the village.

The carriage continued on its way.

The cobblestone road led smoothly to the doorstep of Chu Qingzhi's home.

Li Qingyu and others, who had been preparing the soil for winter wheat, returned home upon hearing the news.

Chu Xuhua, Shen Ruyue, and others were busy and couldn't break away just yet.

After catching up briefly, Li Qingyu suggested they rest and continue their conversations later, understanding the weariness of a long journey.

Exhausted from the day's travel, everyone retired to rest.

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Chapter 672: A Piece of Silver

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Chu Qingzhi ventured to the barren land adjacent to the medicinal garden.

The three wolves followed her, their demeanor bold and majestic, yet when Da Bai, exuding an air of dominance, approached, the three wolves could only stand aside.

Da Bai glanced approvingly at his three underlings, content with their growing sense of subservience.

It then looked at Chu Qingzhi before lying down, lazily yawning and beginning to doze off...

The three wolves exchanged looks, then daringly started to massage Da Bai, who seemed to enjoy it, growing even more pleased with his minions.

Listening to the soft snoring, Chu Qingzhi turned to see the three wolves taking turns massaging Da Bai-a treatment fit for a king.

"You sure know how to enjoy yourself," she remarked, her gaze shifting to the now fully-grown wolves. "I've never seen wolves act so submissively. This is a first for me."

Remembering Ren Buqing's request to find wolf cubs, she said, "Da Bai, three wolves, go into the forest and see if you can find any unwanted little wolves. Bring a few back for me."

Da Bai stood up, rubbed against Chu Qingzhi affectionately, and then led his three subordinates into the forest.

After they left, Chu Qingzhi focused on the land before her.

What was once barren now thrived as a vegetable garden, transformed under Chu Qingzhi's nurturing. Seeds planted nearly a month ago, now under her spiritual care, flourished into a lush green carpet, brimming with life.

Turning her attention to the pond, Chu Qingzhi noted the water caltrops floating on the surface, their tender leaves reaching for the sun.

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Chu Junbao, accompanied by other children, ran over, surrounding her, "Sister Qingzhi, what are you looking at?"

"The pond," she replied.

"Grandfather Chu put many fish in there a few days ago," Chu Junbao n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

informed, pointing towards a corner, "Look over there, Sister Qingzhi, the fish are surfacing."

Chu Qingzhi saw them, estimating over a hundred fish. "Junbao, I have a money-making task for you. Interested?"

Sure!" Chu Junbao stood attentively, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Chu Qingzhi pointed to the distant grass, "Cut five pounds of grass every day and feed it to the fish in the pond. I'll give you ten copper coins. How does that sound?"

"Great, we'll start cutting grass right away." The children, undeterred by the modest sum, were thrilled at the prospect of earning money.

They excitedly ran off to cut grass.

Chu Qingzhi looked towards the long ditch that snaked its way to the foot of the mountain, next to the well.

The ditch extended into the mountain, ending at a small waterfall. With the pond already full and the fields not requiring water, the end of the ditch was blocked with stones. To use the water, one simply had to move the stones, allowing water from the waterfall to flow into the ditch and into the pond. Impressed with the meticulous work done by Xiao Chen and his team, Chu Qingzhi appreciated their diligence.

Heading back to the village, she made her way to Chu Lianghong's home, "Uncle Lianhong, I'd like to buy some lotus seeds to plant in my pond."

Hearing Chu Qingzhi's voice, everyone in Chu Lianghong's household came out to greet her warmly. "The lotus seeds we harvested have already been eaten. If you want some, we'll go to the pond and gather them right now."

With that, he led Chu Qingzhi towards the pond.

Arriving at the pond's edge, Chu Lianghong immediately rolled up his trousers, ready to wade into the pond to collect lotus seeds.

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Chu Qingzhi quickly stopped him, "Uncle Lianhong, let me do it." She raised her hand, and with an invisible force sweeping through the air, all the lotus pods flew to the shore.

Chu Lianghong, witnessing this spectacle, laughed and remarked, "You martial artists are truly remarkable, harvesting lotus pods without even entering the water."

The children watching Chu Qingzhi were filled with admiration.

Chu Lianghong fetched a basket, gathered the lotus pods into it, and handed it to Chu Qingzhi, "The lotus pods are yours, no need to pay."

Chu Qingzhi accepted the basket and headed home, "I've left the money on the table in your courtyard."

Everyone hurried to look, and indeed, there was a piece of silver on the table.

Chu Lianghong took the money and chased after Chu Qingzhi. "Qingzhi, wait."

Chu Qingzhi's voice drifted back from afar, "If you don't accept the money, I won't take anything from your home anymore."

Reluctantly, Chu Lianghong ceased his pursuit, "Then take more next time."

At the pond's edge, Chu Qingzhi sprinkled the lotus seeds into the water, "Next year, we can harvest lotus roots."

With some seeds leftover, Chu Qingzhi took them back home.

In the workshop area, Shen Ruyue's office.

Shen Ruyue had just finished teaching the two children for an hour, "Songnian, are you sure you don't want to study at the school?"

After returning from the capital, she had asked the children if they wanted to learn to read and write, potentially to assist her in the future. Both children readily agreed, and Li Qingyin was extremely supportive, even personally thanking Shen Ruyue.

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Xu Songnian earnestly replied, "Big cousin-in-law, I'm not cut out for school.

Right now, all I want to do is earn money to provide a better life for my mother and sister."

Xu Wenlin quickly added, "I'll work hard to earn money too."

Shen Ruyue smiled, "Then study hard with me. Once you can assist me, I'll pay you a generous salary."

"Thankyou, big cousin-in-law."

Clean up now. It's getting late; head home before your mother starts worrying."

"Ok."

Before heading home, Xu Songnian needed to prepare food for the three wolves and headed to the kitchen.

Just then, Chu Qingzhi, carrying the lotus seeds, entered the kitchen, where Xu Wenhn was waiting for Xu Songnian. Upon seeing Chu Qingzhi, her eyes lit up, "Fifth cousin."

Hearing her voice, Xu Songnian turned to look, "Fifth cousin."

"Wenlin, Songnian."

Wenlin eagerly took the basket from Chu Qingzhi, "Fifth cousin, do you need help shelling the lotus seeds? I can help you!"

Xu Songnian added, "Fifth cousin, after I finish preparing the wolves' food, I'll come help you with the lotus seeds."

This reminded Chu Qingzhi, "The wolves are grown now. Later, you can take one home."

"Can I really take one home?" Xu Songnian was thrilled; he had been looking forward to this day.

Yes, but you must take good care of it and never mistreat it."

Xu Songnian promised, "Don't worry, fifth cousin. I'll take good care of it."

Li Qingyu, carrying a basket of eggs, walked in, "Songnian, Wenlin, your cousins are back. We'll have a good meal tonight. You can go home after dinner."

Su Songnian shook his head, "Mother is waiting at home. If we're late, she'll worry."

Li Qingyu assured, "I've already sent someone to tell your mother. Don't worry."

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Xu Songnian relaxed and gratefully said, "Thankyou, Auntie Li."

Xu Wenlin, eyeing the eggs, was reminded of the surplus of uneaten salted duck egg whites at home. She hesitantly tugged at Chu Qingzhi's sleeve, "Fifth Cousin, I have a question for you."

Chu Qingzhi turned to her, "What's the question? Go ahead and ask."

Xu Wenlin blinked hopefully, "Besides frying, what else can we do with salted duck egg whites?"

After Chu Qingzhi heard this, she understood what the young lady was troubled with. Xu Wenlin's family provided salted duck egg yolk for making rice dumplings. There would be a lot of salted duck egg white left. There was so much that they wouldn't be able to finish it even if they ate it. It had been so long. She was probably tired of eating it and it would be a pity to throw it away, so she came to ask Chu Qingzhi.

"There are many ways to use salted duck egg whites. You can make salted egg white pancakes, salted egg white buns, stew tofu with salted egg white, stir-fry salted egg white with chili, or even use it in porridge..."

Xu Wenlin's eyes sparkled with stars, "Fifth Cousin, you know so much."

Chu Qingzhi thought of a method to utilize a large amount of salted egg whites, which required some experimentation, "Wenlin, bring some salted egg whites from home tomorrow. I have a plan for them."

Xu Wenlin nodded, "Okay."

Li Qingyu's voice called out, "Qingzhi, the fermented black beans and bean curd are ready. Come and check."

Almost forgetting about it, Chu Qingzhi set aside the lotus seeds and lifted two jars from below the chopping board, opening their lids.

She took a whiff. They were all fragrant and very successful.

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Li Qingyu asked Chu Qingzhi, "How is it?"

"I'll make something delicious for dinner tonight." Chu Qingzhi fetched a bowl and spoon, scooping some of the fermented black beans and bean curd...

Li Qingyu, concerned for Chu Qingzhi, said, "Let me cook dinner tonight. You rest."

Chu Qingzhi replied, "I've already rested enough. It's fine." n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Unable to persuade Chu Qingzhi otherwise, Li Qingyu agreed, "Then you can prepare these two dishes. I'll take care of the rest."

"Okay."

Chirping sounds filled the yard, followed by Da Bai entering the kitchen, tugging at Chu Qingzhi's clothes, leading her outside.

At the entrance, four newborn wolf cubs crawled shakily and squeaked. When the three big wolves saw that the wolf cubs had crawled far away, they hurriedly ran over and grabbed their heads to stop them from crawling. They looked weak and helpless.

Chu Qingzhi couldn't help but laugh. She picked up the four cubs and placed them in a chicken coop, then fetched goat milk from a neighbor to feed them.

When they were drinking milk, Chu Qingzhi injected some spiritual power into their bodies to make them smarter.

Xu Songnian, following closely, asked in confusion, "Fifth Cousin, why did you bring more wolf cubs?"

Chu Qingzhi explained, "These are for someone else."

Xu Songnian did not ask further. He did not know his fifth cousin's friend. If he asked too much, it would be annoying. He knew his limits.

He saw Chu Qingzhi squatting on the ground and watching the wolf cubs drink milk. He hurriedly ran back to the house and brought over a chair. "Fifth Cousin, sit."

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Chu Qingzhi was pleasantly surprised by Songnian's thoughtfulness, "I heard you've been learning to read with Ruyue. How's that going?"

Songnian modestly shook his head, "I can't say how well I'm doing, but I've been listening attentively, and I'll keep trying."

Chu Qingzhi patted his shoulder encouragingly, "Effort always pays off. Believe in yourself."

Xu Songnian nodded heavily.

A servant delivered a letter to Chu Qingzhi.

The letter was from Xing Jindong, who had previously paid one hundred taels of silver to learn how to draw Q-Style paintings from Chu Qingzhi, but the lessons were interrupted when she had to go to the capital.

In the letter, Xing Jindong mentioned he had to urgently return to the eastern border and would seek further instruction upon his next visit, thanking Chu Qingzhi for the lessons he had received so far.

Chu Qingzhi put the letter away, telling the servant, "Inform your young master that I can continue teaching him when he visits Shuiyun County again, for up to a month."

"Yes, Miss Chu." The servant bowed and left.

Turning to head home, Chu Qingzhi heard a faint voice behind her, "Sister Qingzhi?"

Chu Qingzhi turned around. "Chu Lan'er?"

The little girl looked thinner, her hair unkempt, her face pallid, and her clothes patched, clearly indicating extreme poverty.

Chu Lan'er smiled. When she returned to the village, she found out that Chu Qingzhi was the most powerful person in the village. Seeing that Chu Qingzhi recognized her, she was very happy. "I'm Chu Lan'er. I want to ask when Sister Qingyue will be back."

"She won't be back for a while. You can tell me if you need anything." The girl looked too pitiable for Chu Qingzhi to ignore.

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Chu Lan'er was very disappointed. Herbright eyes quickly dimmed. "I, I..."

Chu Qingzhi softly encouraged, "It's okay, you can tell me."

Chu Lan'er fumbled with her hands, tears falling, "The new manager at the shop won't let me sell handkerchiefs anymore, 1,1..."

The shop and paper mill, under temporary management by someone Ning Yuting appointed, had forgotten to make special arrangements for Lan'er, leading the new manager to bar her from selling handkerchiefs.

Chu Qingzhi handed Lan'er a handkerchief, "Don't cry. Would you like to work in the workshop? Are you interested?"

Lan'er was stunned, her tears forgotten, "Really?"

Chu Qingzhi nodded, "Truly. We're planting wheat soon. You could have your father help us. How about that?"

Lan'er felt as if pies were falling from the sky, overjoyed, "I'll work hard, and so will my dad."

Chu Rong, returning from the fields and seeing Lan'er's disheveled state, went home to fetch some rice and flour for her, "Take this home to eat."

Lan'er stepped back, refusing, "Thankyou, Uncle Chu Rong, but you've already helped us a lot. I can't accept more from you."

Chu Rong insisted, pushing the basket forward, "Take it."

"I can't." Lan'er turned and ran off swiftly.

Chu Rong was speechless.

Chu Qingzhi smiled, "Dad, I've offered Lan'er work in our workshop. Could you get two sets of small work clothes from Ruyue for her, and ask her to see Ruyue first thing tomorrow?"

"Sure." Chu Rong went to the workshop area to get the clothes from Shen Ruyue and then headed to Lan'er's home.

Xu Songnian watched Lan'er's departing figure, feeling a deep empathy. His family had once been in a similar situation.

Chu Qingzhi's gaze fell on Xu Songnian, pausing before calling the three wolves over, "You three figure out who will go with Songnian."

The wolves exchanged glances, puzzled about going to Xu Songnian's home.

Chu Qingzhi added, "If you haven't decided by dinner, Songnian will choose himself. Discuss it well."

With that, she went inside, leaving the wolves in silent contemplation.

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Chapter 674: Would You Stay?

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Chu Qingzhi prepared a dish of fermented black bean pork, which filled the kitchen with a tantalizing aroma, drawing everyone in.

She also made a dish of red-braised pork using fermented bean curd, which left everyone drooling in anticipation.

In comparison, Li Qingyu felt her own cooking paled in comparison.

During the meal, the dishes of fermented black bean pork and red-braised pork were quickly devoured, leaving everyone wanting more.

Xu Songnian praised, "Fifth Cousin, your dishes are the best I've ever eaten."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah." Xu Wenlin nodded vigorously in agreement, "Me too, Fifth Cousin. Can I learn to cook from you?"

Chu Qingzhi replied, "Sure, but I don't cook often. You'll have to catch me when I do."

"Got it," Wenlin acknowledged.

Wu Yaqing and Ge Lihua exchanged glances, realizing that after tasting Chu Qingzhi's cooking, everything else seemed less appealing.

Before Chu Qingzhi went upstairs, she stopped the two of them. "Xuyuan, Xuyao, when you go to the school tomorrow, tell Yan Yixian that he can come for his leg treatment."

Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao immediately responded, "Understood, Fifth Sister."

Chu Xuhua, along with Xu Songnian and Xu Wenlin, approached the old house and beckoned them onto the carriage, "Come on up."

Songnian and Wenlin, their eyes gleaming with excitement, examined the spacious and beautiful carriage before climbing aboard, taking a seat.

The smallest of the three wolves jumped onto the carriage, snuggling into Songnian's lap, accompanying Songnian and Wenlin home.

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Songnian looked around, even patting the horse's behind, joyfully asking, "Big Cousin, what made you decide to send us home in a carriage?"

"It's faster by carriage," Chu Xuhua explained, checking on the children, "Hold tight."

"Ok."

Chu Xuhua drove the carriage towards Xu Village.

Songnian, cradling the little wolf, felt an instant bond, "From now on, you're part of my family. I'll treat you well."

Chu Xuhua glanced back at the little wolf, "Have you named it yet?"

"Can wolves have names too?"

"Sure, Da Bai is a tiger's name, isn't it?"

"Oh, right. Let me think..." Songnian pondered for a while, unable to decide, "Big Cousin, you help me think of one."

After a moment, Chu Xuhua suggested, "You brought it home at night. How about calling it Xiao Ye (Little Night)?"

"Xiao Ye?" Songnian asked the wolf, "How about that for your name?"

The wolf howled softly, as if in agreement.

"Alright, your name is Xiao Ye from now on." Songnian wrapped his arms around Xiao Ye's neck, nuzzling its head with affection.

Wenlin petted Xiao Ye's head, "When we get home, we'll make you a cozy bed so you can sleep well."

With such love and care, Xiao Ye's initial reluctance to part from its siblings gradually faded.

Chu Qingzhi returned to her room and used a cleaning spell to tidy up a bit.

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The room was already spotless, but she preferred to clean it herself, considering it was just a matter of a simple spell.

The flowers Tang Jinghong had given her were still vibrant in the vase, filling the room with a subtle floral scent.

Sitting down, Chu Qingzhi took a piece of candy Tang Jinghong had given her and then continued writing her story.

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

Wu Yaqing entered, placing a thick stack of papers in front of Chu Qingzhi, "Qingzhi, take a look at this and give me your feedback."

Chu Qingzhi was initially puzzled but quickly understood.

The papers contained a novel written by Wu Yaqing, her first volume. Yaqing had been writing for a while and was unsure about the quality, hence she sought Chu Qingzhi's opinion.

Curious, Chu Qingzhi asked, "What made you think of writing a story?"

Wu Yaqing explained somewhat helplessly, "I enjoy reading stories. I've always been a fan of others' works, but often found aspects that didn't suit my taste or updates too slow, so I decided to write my own."

"I'll take a look and let you know."

"Okay." Wu Yaqing picked up a book from Chu Qingzhi's desk and started browsing through it.

Chu Qingzhi read quickly, taking only a short time to finish Wu Yaqing's story about a princess forced into a political marriage.

She escapes and encounters various interesting people and events along her journey...

Yaqing's writing was engaging, earning a score of eighty-five in Chu Qingzhi's heart, "Yaqing, your story is quite good."

Wu Yaqing, excited, asked, "Really? It's good?"

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Chu Qingzhi said pertinently, "It's true. Besides, no one has written something like this before. If you sell it in a bookstore, you should be able to sell it for a good price."

Wu Yaqing was even more excited. "Really? Really?"

"Try it tomorrow. Believe in yourself."

"I'll go tomorrow morning." Wu Yaqingwas overjoyed. "Qingzhi, I'm going back to my room and tell Lihua the good news."

However, Ge Lihua hadn't returned to her room yet; Chu Xujin had taken her for a walk by the river.

They walked side by side under the starry sky, a cool breeze from the river and the sound of insects making for a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Chu Xujin's hand tightened and loosened; he wanted to hold Ge Lihua's hand but retracted nervously every time he reached out.

Attempting to distract from his nervousness, he spoke, "Lihua, my mother likes you a lot."

Ge Lihua was puzzled.

Feeling the conversation turn awkward, Chu Xujin blurted out, "Lihua, do you like fish? I can catch some for you from the river."

Embarrassed by his own words, Chu Xujin regretted it immediately.

Ge Lihua was even more puzzled.

She stopped walking and turned to Chu Xujin, noticing his unusual behavior, "Xujin, if you have something to say, just say it. It's okay."

Chu Xujin struggled to speak, "Give me a moment to collect my thoughts." He turned to face the river, taking deep breaths.

Ge Lihua was stunned. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

After composing himself, Chu Xujin finally faced Ge Lihua again, "What I meant was, do you like it here in Chu Village?"

At last, he managed to articulate his thoughts.

Ge Lihua paused before answering sincerely, "Ido. The beauty and kindness of Chu Village have healed my heart."

Initially heartbroken upon arriving in the capital, Ge Lihua found renewal in the village, feeling alive once more.

Chu Xujin, lips twitching nervously, asked, "Would you like to stay in Chu Village?"

Ge Lihua understood what Chu Xujin meant. She smiled faintly and said, "This is not my home. I can't stay here just because I want to."

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Chu Xujin mustered all his courage and swiftly asked, "If I asked you to stay, would you want to?"

Ge Lihua's heart skipped a beat, and she lowered her gaze. In the tense moment before she responded, Chu Xujin was practically holding his breath. Then, Ge Lihua nodded, saying, "I would."

The moment he received affirmation, it was as if fireworks were set off in Chu Xujin's mind, his eyes shining brightly, "Really?"

"Yes," Ge Lihua nodded again, then shyly moved forward. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Chu Xujin watched her back, entranced. From the first moment he saw her, he was deeply drawn to her. He always thought of her as out of reach, but now he finally had a chance to get closer.

He chuckled to himself and hurried after her, "Lihua, wait for me."

Ge Lihua stopped and turned back, smiling softly, her face reminiscent of the ink orchids that bloom in early winter, just as Chu Xujin first saw her.

Chu Xujin quickly walked forward and asked expectantly, "Lihua, can I hold your hand?"

Ge Lihua reached out and took Chu Xujin's hand, "Let's go."

Chu Xujin's lips curled into a satisfied smile, his heart brimming with contentment. Silently, he vowed, "Lihua, I won't let you down."

At Chu Shi'an's house.

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Chu Lan'er, donning her new work clothes, twirled in front of her father, "Dad, do I look good?"

"You look beautiful in anything," Chu Shi'an said, his eyeswelling up with tears, filled with self-reproach. It was the first time his Lan'er had ever worn new clothes. Previously, she had only worn discarded or altered clothes from her brothers.

Sniffing the fresh scent of her new clothes, Chu Lan'er beamed, "Dad, I'm heading out now."

Chu Shi'an escorted her to the door, advising, "Work hard and don't be lazy."

Chu Lan'er, treasuring this opportunity, assured, "Dad, I won't be lazy. Don't worry. Once I earn some money, we won't go hungry anymore."

Chu Shi'an nodded approvingly, "Go on, don't be late."

"Yeah, I'm off." Chu Lan'er waved goodbye and fluttered away like a joyful butterfly.

Chu Shi'an watched her leave, then readied himself to see Chu Rong.

Not long after Lan'er left, she saw many villagers wearing the same uniform as hers, heading towards the workshop area, their faces brimming with smiles and hope.

Among the crowd, she saw a beautiful white figure that she admired.

"Sister Ruyue," she called out as she caught up.

By the time she reached her, several people had already gathered around Shen Ruyue. Chu Lan'er couldn't get close until they reached the workshop area, "Sister Ruyue."

Shen Ruyue turned around to see a thin, small girl. Chu Qingzhi had already informed her about Lan'er's situation, and she sympathized with the young girl, willing to lend a hand.

"Lan'er, the workshop area needs someone for cleaning. Would you be interested?"

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There were cleaners inside the workshops, but the communal areas outside were neglected. It wasn't suitable to have the workers clean these areas as well.

"I'm willing. I'm willing to do any work," Lan'er replied crisply.

Shen Ruyue nodded affirmatively, "You're still young, and can't do the work inside the workshop yet. Once you're older, you can join us. But for cleaning, I'll pay you seventy copper coins a day. How does that sound?"

Lan'er was thrilled. Seventy copper coins a day would amount to over two taels of silver a month, "Thankyou, Sister Ruyue. I'll make sure the workshop area is spotless."

"Good," Shen Ruyue gestured for Lan'er to follow her to the office, where she explained the rules and other details about working in the workshop area.

Chu Qingzhi prepared to leave her room after tidying up.

By chance, Wu Yaqing was also heading out, "Qingzhi, let's go together."

Walking side by side, Chu Qingzhi inquired, "Why are you heading out so early?"

Wu Yaqing brandished the stack of papers in her hand before Chu Qingzhi, "I'm off to the bookshop to see if there's anyone who knows a good story when they see one."

Chu Qingzhi smiled, "There will be."

The pair chatted and laughed as they left the village, parting ways at the crossroads-Chu Qingzhi towards the paper mill, and Wu Yaqing towards the county town.

At the paper mill.

It had been over half a month since Chu Qingzhi's last visit. She had left the mill in the care of Chu Feng and wondered if he was managing well.

At the entrance, a seven or eight-year-old girl played with a bamboo dragonfly, occasionally glancing into the distance as if waiting for someone.

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Li Changjiang came out of the mill, advising, "Yunqing, dad's going to be busy in the mill. You play here and don't wander off, okay?"

A gatekeeper was on duty, so there was no worry about the child playing there.

Yunqing obediently responded, "Dad, I know. You go ahead."

Li Changjiang ruffled his daughter's hair affectionately before heading back to work.

After a while, Yunqing looked up again and this time, she saw someone. Startled, she ran towards the figure, excitedly calling out, "Sister."

Chu Qingzhi studied the small girl with fair and tender skin before her, "Are you... Yunqing?"

The girl looked completely different from when she was ill, having grown taller and fleshier, even her hair appeared more lustrous. Her skin was fair and tender, making her look adorable.

"Yes, it's me, sister. I've been waiting for you for a long time." Yunqing opened her backpack and handed Chu Qingzhi a delicately sewn purse, "Sister, this is for you. I made it myself."

Chu Qingzhi's gaze fell on the purse, light green with brightly embroidered begonia flowers. It was very well made.

Appreciating the girl's thoughtfulness, she accepted the purse, "Your craftsmanship is excellent."

Yunqing shook her head modestly, saying it was the best she had ever made, "This is the best one I've done."

Chu Qingzhi smiled, "Thankyou, I really like it."

Li Yunqing was relieved. "Sister, go ahead. I won't waste your time."

Chu Qingzhi pulled out some candies from her bag and gave them to Yunqing, "Here, eat these. I've got to go now."

Yunqing sweetly thanked her, "Thank you, sister."

As Chu Qingzhi entered the mill, she scanned the entire facility with her divine sense, seeing everyone earnestly at work, which reassured her.

She then headed to the office.

Inside, Chu Feng was fretting.

In the workshop, Li Changjiang's main focus was the printed hard paper, which required neither purchasing nor worrying about sales. However, he needed to sell the Xuan paper produced by others. Since nobody recognized him, they simply didn't buy from him. Moreover, having offended Tao Zhenfeng, who had made sure to spread the word, Li Changjiang received even less respect and cooperation from others.

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Just as he was having a headache, Chu Qingzhi sauntered in through the door, morning sunlight draping her in a glow that seemed to grace her with an ethereal light, catching Chu Feng off guard with her luminous presence. Approaching Chu Feng, Chu Qingzhi inquired, "How's the workshop doing

Snapping back to reality, Chu Feng hurriedly replied, "The workshop's fine, but, but no one's buying the paper we've made."

"Let's check out the storeroom," Chu Qingzhi suggested, turning to leave.

Chu Fenghurriedlyfollowed. "Qingzhi, our paper is so white and doesn't blur the ink at all. It's top-quality and should have fetched a handsome price. But, because of Tao Zhenfeng's meddling, we haven't sold a single sheet." Nodding, Chu Qingzhi acknowledged his concerns, "Has anything out of the ordinary happened at the workshop during this time?"

"Nothing at all. Everyone's been sticking to the rules, going about their daily tasks. It's been peaceful," Chu Feng reassured her as they reached the storeroom.

Fumbling for the keys, he unlocked the door, "Qingzhi, all of our paper is stored here."

The storeroom was spacious, airy, and dry, with stacks of pristine white paper laid out on wooden tables and covered with cloth to keep the dust away.

Chu Feng unveiled the paper, presenting it for Chu Qingzhi's inspection.

After examining the paper, Chu Qingzhi could tell it was indeed superior to most on the market, "Were these produced under Xiao Zongchao's guidance?" Chu Feng said, "Mostly, though Master Li occasionally chipped in with advice." This reminded Chu Qingzhi of something, "Where's the hard paper made by Master Li?"

Pointing towards a wall, Chu Feng said, "In the next room. His paper is different, so I've allocated a separate room for storage." "Well organized," Chu Qingzhi praised as they moved to the adjacent room, which was set up similarly to the storeroom, with many sheets of paper labeled with numbers from one to four.

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Chu Qingzhi approached the first set, noting that it was the first batch of hard paper developed by Li Changjiang, tougher than the usual but not yet suitable for packaging.

However, the patterns printed on them were exquisite.

Following the sequence, she examined the fourth batch, which had the rigidity of a cigarette box, meeting the requirements for packaging paper.

Seeing Chu Qingzhi silent, Chu Feng grew anxious, "Qingzhi, Master Li is the hardest working among us, arriving at dawn and leaving only after dark." As he finished, Master Li himself walked in with a stack of paper, surprised, "Miss, you're here?" n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Turning with a smile, Chu Qingzhi greeted, "Master Li, you've been working hard."

"It's just my duty, no hardship involved," Li Changjiang replied, placing the paper next to number four and marking a new number, "five," on the table, "Miss, this paper is even harder than number four. Does it meet your requirements?"

Folding a sheet, Chu Qingzhi found it to be perfect, "Master Li, this is exactly what I wanted."

Relieved, Li Changjiang finally relaxed, "So, what's next..."

"Hold on a moment," Chu Qingzhi interjected, leading him to the study where she handed him a box of ground pearl powder, "This is pearl powder, already ground. Add some of this to the paper next time."

"Okay."

Chu Qingzhi then pulled out some paper and a pen, sketching a design, "Master Li, could you please make some molds based on this design for the paper?" This was a packaging paper custom-made for apple pies, featuring not just specific dimensions but also a unique printed pattern that looked exceptionally distinctive.

Li Changjiang studied the blueprint closely, "Give me three days, and I'll have it done."

Thank you, Master Li," Chu Qingzhi said graciously.

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"There's no need to thank me, miss," Li Changjiang responded, asking a few more detailed questions to solidify his understanding before hurrying off.

Chu Feng expressed his concerns with a sigh, "Qingzhi, while Master Li's problem is solved, what do we do about the stockpile of unsold paper?" "Just sell it," Chu Qingzhi replied casually.

Chu Feng looked at her, feeling helpless. He knew that selling was the solution, but the real challenge was finding buyers.

Reading his thoughts, Chu Qingzhi said, "I'll handle the sales. You just focus on managing the workshop."

"How, how will you do that?" To him, selling their paper seemed as daunting as scalmg the heavens, but to Chu Qingzhi, it appeared to be no big deal. Chu Feng was curious.

"Do you want to come and see?" chu Qingzhi asked.

Without hesitation, Chu Feng replied, "Yes."

"Then get the workshop in order. I'll wait for you at the entrance," she instructed.

"Yes, right away!" Excited by the prospect, Chu Feng dashed out of the storeroom.

Chu Qingzhi also left the storeroom and had only taken a few steps when Xiao Zongchao approached.

He was still lean but no longer looked like the stick figure he had been upon first arriving, now dressed in a tailored white work uniform, standing tall with a newfound confidence and brightness in his eyes that lent him an air of handsomeness.

"Miss Chu!" he greeted with a broad, somewhat goofy smile.

"How have you been? Is anyone bothering you?" Chu Qingzhi asked.

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Shaking his head, Xiao Zongchao replied, "No, my parents came looking for me

a few times, but Chu Feng sent them away. I'm doing well now."

"Do you need money?" she inquired, noticing a shadow cross his face.

He nodded slightly, "Yes."

"Next time they come looking for you, tell me. I'll help you solve this problem once and for all," chu Qingzhi offered, tired of the harassment.

Xiao Zongchao looked incredulous, "Can this problem really be solved completely?"

Chu Qingzhi whispered a plan into his ear, "Remember this, and say exactly that next time. Understood?"

With gratitude, Xiao Zongchao thanked her, "Thank you, Miss Chu."

Chu Qingzhi saw Chu Feng walking over and said, "Go ahead. I have something to do."

"Ok."

Together, Chu Qingzhi and Chu Feng left the workshop for the county town, browsing through stationery shops before arriving at Yunfei School.

Chu Feng looked up at the school's gate with awe,

"Qingzhi, are you planning to sell our paper here?" His tone reflected disbelief.

Chu Qingzhi nodded. "Let's go."

Chu Feng grew nervous, "Qingzhi, how could the school possibly buy our paper? Let's leave before we're ridiculed."

"You'll see in a moment." Chu Qingzhi quickened her pace towards the school. Watching her confidently navigate her way, Chu Feng grew even more admiring. Women were typically not allowed in the school, yet Qingzhi not only entered but did so unimpeded.

The person in charge of managing paper and other supplies at Yunfei School was Wei Yanqi, a man in his forties, currently overwhelmed with work in his study.

A knock on the door was followed by Chu Qingzhi's voice, "Is Third Master Wei in?"

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Chu Qingzhi once treated Wei Yanqi for an illness, and he had always been grateful for that. Hearing her voice now, he hurried over to open the door, beaming with a smile, "Miss Qingzhi, what brings you to grace my doorstep today?"

Both being straightforward people, Chu Qingzhi got right to the point, "I have a small favor to ask of Third Master Wei."

Welcoming both Chu Qingzhi and Chu Feng into his study, Wei Yanqi offered them seats, "Please, sit. Miss Qingzhi, speak freely. I'll help however I can without any hesitation."

"I own a paper mill that has accumulated five hundred sheets of xuan paper. I was wondering if you might need some here?"

After explaining, Chu Qingzhi pulled out a few sample sheets from her bag and handed them to Wei Yanqi, "This is the paper produced by our workshop. Please, have a look."

Having dealt with stationery and the Four Treasures of the Study for years, Wei Yanqi could instantly tell the quality of the paper Chu Qingzhi offered him, "There's no need to speak of the quality of your paper. The question is, how do you intend to price it?"

With paper prices in the county's workshops on the rise, and Wei Yanqi himself feeling the pinch, Chu Qingzhi's timing couldn't be more perfect.

"The going rate for retail paper in shops is a hundred copper coins per sheet, with a wholesale price of eighty copper coins. If you buy them all, I'll charge you seventy-five copper coins per sheet."

Wei Yanqi thought to himself, not only is there no price increase, but it's also five copper coins cheaper per sheet with superior quality. He found no reason to refuse, "Deal. I'll take all five hundred sheets. Let's go get the merchandise."

If the paper turned out to be as good as the samples, he was prepared to sign a contract for a long-term purchase.

"Please, after you, Third Master."

Chu Feng was astonished. Despite numerous rejections, Chu Qingzhi had clinched a deal in no time. He was utterly surprised.

Back at the workshop, Chu Qingzhi led Wei Yanqi to the storeroom to inspect the goods, "Third Master, the quality is consistent across all sheets. Feel free to examine them."

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The workshop produced large sheets of paper, measuring one and a half meters each way, requiring cutting before use.

Wei Yanqi carefully inspected the paper, growing more pleased by the moment, "Miss Qingzhi's goods are reliable."

Chu Qingzhi replied with a smile, "We aim for long-term business and value our reputation highly."

"Very wisely said, Miss."

"If there's no issue, I'll arrange for the delivery right away," Chu Qingzhi offered.

"That would be much appreciated, Miss Qingzhi."

With a polite smile, Chu Qingzhi signaled to Chu Feng, "Please take Third Master to settle the account."

"This way, please, Third Master." Selling something for the first time filled Chu Feng with joy.

Wei Yanqi nodded at Chu Qingzhi before following Chu Feng.

Chu Qingzhi called the delivery workers into the storeroom, "Be careful when counting the sheets. Bundle every twenty with a paper strip and then load them onto the cart."

"Yes."

After loading the paper onto the cart, Chu Qingzhi added an extra five sheets for good measure, aiming to leave a positive impression on their first sale.

Following the payment, Wei Yanqi immediately signed a contract to deliver a thousand sheets of paper monthly to the school, leaving Chu Feng so overjoyed he couldn't contain his grin.

Impressed, Chu Feng praised, "Qingzhi, you're incredible. You cleared the stock in one go."

"Learn well, and if you make a deal in the future, I'll give you a bonus."

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"Oh, okay."

In the workshop dedicated to papermaking, Chu Qingzhi was tackling the challenge of leftover scraps from the paper production process.

These scraps were essentially the bits of pulp that couldn't be transformed into paper and remained in the vats after the bulk of the paper was made.

Having gathered half a barrel of these scraps, Chu Qingzhi brought them to an empty paper finishing room. Once inside, she shut the door to ensure she wouldn't be disturbed and began her solitary experiment.

Xiao Zongchao, lingering at the door, offered his assistance, "Miss, may I come in and help you?"

Chu Qingzhi declined, "No need, please attend to your tasks."

Reluctantly, Xiao Zongchao left.

Chu Qingzhi waved her hand and closed the door. She didn't want anyone to disturb her.

She meticulously cleaned the room with a cleaning spell, then poured the scrap pulp into a vat, diluting it with a bucket of water and stirring until evenly mixed.

From her bag, she took a vial containing a clear liquid, adding it to the mixture and stirring thoroughly.

On a wooden rack in the corner were numerous small, square-shaped paper making screens, each about a foot long on each side. Chu Qingzhi used one to scoop up the pulp, gently shaking it to form a thin, wet layer of paper pulp on the screen.

She smoothly lifted the screen from the water, and with a gentle pass of her hand over it, the paper dried instantly.

The paper was very soft, but it was relatively rough. With a gentle tug, it would easily crack. It was not tough and did not meet the requirements.

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Chu Qingzhi collected the paper and sat pondering by the vat.

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She needed to solve the issues of roughness and lack of durability to create the paper towels she envisioned.

After some thought, Chu Qingzhi left the finishing room, locked it, and headed to the county town.

There, she visited several pharmacies, purchasing various medicinal herbs before returning home.

In the Chu Village.

Jiang Zhaoyong arrived at the Chu residence with a freshly hunted deer, calling out, "Uncle Chu, Aunt Chu, and Qingning..."

With everyone busy outside and the house empty, it was Shen Ruyue, visiting the old house for errands, who greeted him, "Zhaoyong, they're not here."

Jiang Zhaoyong placed the deer at the entrance and turned around to call out, "Sister-in-law."

Shen Ruyue approached, noticing the still-bleeding neck of the deer, "Did you just hunt this?"

Jiang Zhaoyong smiled brightly. "Yes, I heard that you guys are back, so I specially went to the mountains to hunt a deer to nourish your bodies."

Shen Ruyue thought to herself that it had been several days since their return, and Jiang Zhaoyong had not visited until hearing of Qingning's return. She informed him that Qingning was weeding in the medicinal garden and went to call her

"Thank you, sister-in-law."

Shen Ruyue first informed Li Qingyu, as it was inappropriate without an elder present, and then fetched Chu Qingning.

Touched by Jiang Zhaoyong's gesture, Chu Qingning hurried back, coincidentally meeting Chu Qingzhi on her way.

When Chu Qingzhi heard this, she smiled and teased, "Jiang Zhaoyong is very well-informed."

Realization hit Shen Ruyue, "I hadn't thought of it until Qingzhi mentioned it. Qingning only returned yesterday afternoon, and Jiang Zhaoyong shows up today..."

Chu Qingning blushed. "You all are married or engaged, it's time I caught up."

Chu Qingzhi and Shen Ruyue smiled. "Indeed."

Shen Ruyue added, "Your elder brother and second sister are married, and now it's just Xujin and Lihua, who seemed quite smitten this morning. It seems their good news is imminent. Now, it's your turn."

Chu Qingning whispered, "Zhaoyong is still confined to Yunfei School, and my medical skills have just begun to improve. There's no rush."

Shen Ruyue smiled. "There's no harm in getting engaged. In fact, it tends to bring peace of mind."

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Chu Qingning, glancing between Chu Qingzhi and Shen Ruyue, found logic in their conversation, "But getting engaged isn't something I can decide on my own. If Zhaoyong doesn't speak up, I..."

Shen Ruyue confidently interjected, "Don't worry about that; I'll handle it for you."

Chu Qingning smiled gratefully, "Thankyou, sister-in-law."

On the other side, when Li Qingyu heard from Shen Ruyue that Jiang Zhaoyong had brought a deer, she quickly returned home. A fresh deer was worth a lot of money. Jiang Zhaoyong was too generous.

Back home, Li Qingyu saw Jiang Zhaoyong drenched in sweat and promptly asked him to wash up before offering him a glass of water, "Take a seat and rest for a while."

"No need to sit," Jiang Zhaoyong insisted, carrying the deer into the kitchen to bleed and gut it, demonstrating his proficiency with the task.

Li Qingyu, surprised, asked, "Do you often handle deer?"

"Not really," Jiang Zhaoyong replied, "but when I was home, I used to go hunting in the mountains quite frequently, and I always dealt with the game myself."

Li Qingyu was impressed, "That's amazing. No wonder you managed to handle the deer meat so cleanly."

Jiang Zhao Yong modestly praised, "These are just small tricks. Aunt Chu is the real expert here."

As Shen Ruyue entered, she asked, "Mom, what are you all happy about?" "Zhaoyong was complimenting me," Li Qingyu said with a smile, then took the knife from Jiang Zhaoyong's hand, "Go talk with Qingning. Aunt Chu will take care of this."

When Jiang Zhaoyong saw Chu Qingning, his heart was attracted. He stared at Chu Qingning with burning eyes, making her feel embarrassed.

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Chu Qingzhi nudged Chu Qingning and whispered in her ear, "Fourth sister, don't you have a gift for Jiang Zhaoyong..."

"Let's talk outside, Zhaoyong," said Chu Qingning, feeling shy, and quickly left.

"Qingning, wait for me," Jiang Zhaoyong hurriedly washed his hands and followed her.

At that moment, Shen Ruyue mentioned to Li Qingyu, "Mom, someone was asking me again if Qingning is engaged. People keep inquiring. Shouldn't we just pick a suitable match and settle it for her?"

Li Qingyu, who had been hoping for Chu Qingning and Jiangzhao Yong to finalize their marriage, agreed, "It should be settled. Qingning isn't getting any younger."

Chu Qingzhi smiled at the side.

Suddenly, Jiang Zhaoyong approached with urgency, "Aunt Chu, I want to ask for Qingning's hand in marriage."

Li Qingyu was dumbfounded.

Jiang Zhaoyong continued, "I'll write a letter right away to have my brother and sister-in-law come over. I've already prepared the betrothal gifts." "Are you serious?" Li Qingyu asked, surprised.

"Absolutely," Jiang Zhaoyong affirmed, "I've wanted to ask for her hand for a while now but delayed out of fear that Qingning might not agree."

"Then you..."

"I'll write the letter immediately," he said, unable to wait any longer. "Qingning, I'll come find you after I send the letter."

Watching Jiang Zhao Yong's hurried departure, Chu Qingning felt a surge of happiness.

Li Qingyu whispered to Chu Qingning, "There's still room to change your mind. Take your time to think it over. If you regret it later, regardless of whose fault it

is,? people will blame you." Society was harsh on women.

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Chu Qingning nodded earnestly, "Mother, I'll think it through carefully."

Chu Qingzhi arrived at her ancient version of a medical laboratory at Chu Qingning's place, ready to concoct "softeners" and "tougheners" for the paper-making process.

The ingredients were a combination of herbs she had purchased and those she had gathered from the medicinal garden, all prepared and ready for use. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Creating these solutions from medicinal herbs ensured they would meet her goals without harming humans or polluting the environment. Cherishing the natural beauty of her surroundings, Chu Qingzhi was keen on preserving it.

She needed to grind all the herbs into powder. With no one around, Chu Qingzhi used spells to expedite the process before starting on the medicinal combinations.

First up were the "softeners."

As it was her first time concocting such medicines, the optimal ratios were unknown, prompting her to test ten different combinations.

At this moment, Chu Qingning knocked on the door and walked in. "Fifth Sister, let me help you."

Chu Qingzhi divided the ten different medicinal ratios into two sets, each taking five, planning to test each solution to find the one that met their requirements.

An hour later, all ten solutions were ready.

Chu Qingning, curious, asked, "Fifth sister, what are these solutions for?"

"I'll tell you later." Chu Qingzhi then started on the "tougheners," again preparing ten different combinations with her sister's help over another hour.

The sisters then joined the family for a delayed dinner. They had all been waiting for the two of them to finish their work.

After quickly finishing her meal, Chu Qingzhi, armed with her concoctions, left for the county to buy ten basins and then headed to the paper mill.

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Diving into her experiments in the paper finishing room, Chu Qingzhi set out ten basins in a row, adding a scoop of paper pulp and one-tenth of each "softener" into them, followed by a "toughener" in the same measure, mixing each thoroughly.

Since a "softener" was already in the pulp, she didn't add more.

Using a paper-making screen, Chu Qingzhi formed the paper, magically dried

it,? and laid them out on the table, secured with wood, in a row of ten sheets.

She then tested the paper for softness, pliability, and toughness, taking notes and scoring each out of a hundred to determine the best combination.

After a hundred experiments...

Xiao Zongchao and Li Changjiang wandered outside the house a few times out of worry, but they were all persuaded to leave by Chu Feng, who was guarding outside the house.

As Xiao Zongchao left, he kept looking back. "Master Li, what exactly is Miss Chu doing in the room?"

If only he knew. Li Changjiang shook his head. "I don't know either."

Xiao Zongchao suddenly stopped in his tracks. "Master Li, you can leave. I'll wait here for Miss Chu to come out."

Li Changjiang looked at Xiao Zongchao and asked, "Are you done with your work?"

Xiao Zongchao lowered his head and replied in a low voice, "No."

Li Changjiang reached out and patted Xiao Zongchao's shoulder. "Then go to work. Worrying about the miss is fine, but only if your work is done. Otherwise, you're just causing trouble."

"That's true." Xiao Zongchao took his words to heart. "Then I'll go to work."

"I'll go too."

The sun was setting in the west, elongating the shadows of all objects on the ground.

The door opened, revealing Chu Qingzhi's tall and slender figure. She was in a good mood now. After a hundred experiments, she had obtained the ideal tissue. It was delicate, flexible, and resilient.

She had made ten sheets of paper using the optimal mixture of solutions, feeling a strong sense of accomplishment.

Upon seeing Chu Qingzhi, Chu Feng eagerly approached, "Qingzhi, what were you doing in there?"

Handing him a piece of the paper towel, Chu Qingzhi asked for his opinion, "Take a look at this paper. What do you think?" She was curious about ancient perspectives.

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Holding the paper in his hands, Chu Feng's first impression was its softness. "This paper..." He hesitated, then expressed his confusion, "This paper is so soft, it can't be used for writing. I can't think of any other use for it."

Chu Qingzhi casually explained, "It's for wiping hands, cleaning your mouth after meals, wiping sweat, cleaning dirty things, and even for toilet use..." Toilet use? Chu Feng's eyes widened in shock. Paper, especially of such quality, was expensive. Using it for such purposes seemed wasteful!

He stuttered, "That's... that's too extravagant."

Seeing Chu Feng's reaction, Chu Qingzhi explained, "This paper isn't expensive. It's made from scraps and only requires some medicinal solutions." "Are the solutions not costly?" Chu Feng questioned further.

Chu Qingzhi replied, "They're made from common herbs. Overall, the cost is very low."

"How much exactly?" Chu Feng persisted.

After a quick mental calculation, Chu Qingzhi responded, "The cost for a hundred sheets of paper is around fifty copper coins. If we sell them, it would be one hundred copper coins per hundred sheets if sold bare. If we add packaging, it could go for two copper coins per box, each containing a hundred sheets."

Considering the potential of producing packaging paper on a large scale, the daily scraps alone could yield tens of thousands of sheets. Assuming fifty thousand sheets, that would equate to seventy-five taels of silver a month, more than enough to pay all the workers. If not utilized, these scraps would go to waste.

Chu Feng expressed his concern, "But at such a price, would anyone buy it?"

"Trust me, they will," Chu Qingzhi confidently assured. Familiar with the extravagance of the upper society, she was certain her paper would not only sell well but might also be in high demand. "Let's go home."

"You go ahead. I still need to notify everyone to finish up, check the tools, and lockup."

At the gate, a seemingly impoverished middle-aged couple sneakily peeked inside the workshop, their actions and shifty eyes betraying ill intent.

Upon reaching the gate, Chu Qingzhi recognized them as Xiao Zongchao's parents, whom she had seen in an alley when visiting Li Changjiang.

"What are you doing here?"

Chu Qingzhi's tone was cold and unwelcoming, her presence intimidating enough to make the couple reconsider their intentions, though they were reluctant to leave without achieving their goal.

Xiao's mother defensively said, "We're here to see Xiao Zongchao, our son. I don't think that's any of your business."

Chu Qingzhi smiled. They had come at the right time. After settling the problem, Xiao Zongchao could work in peace. "You'll soon find out if I have a say in this."

She said to the old man guarding the door, "Please call Xiao Zongchao out."

"Okay." The old man walked quickly into the workshop.

The couple watched Chu Qingzhi warily, uncertain of her intentions.

When Xiao Zongchao heard his parents were looking for him, his heart sank.

He really didn't want to face his parents, but thinking that Chu Qingzhi was still at the door, he mustered his courage and went to the door.

Meekly, he greeted, "Father, Mother."

His mother, seizing the opportunity, pulled him aside, "We haven't come to bother you for a month. You must have saved up quite a bit by now. Give it to us; we're struggling to make ends meet at home."

Xiao Zongchao felt sad. He quickly looked at Chu Qingzhi. "Mother, I don't have any money..."

Before Xiao Zongchao could finish speaking, his mother erupted in anger, twisting his ear forcefully, "What do you mean you have no money?! Have you been working for nothing over a month?"

Chu Qingzhi, seeing Xiao Zongchao in pain, stepped forward to intervene, "Indeed, he has been working for nothing these past months. In fact, he'll continue to work for nothing." She then instructed Xiao Zongchao, "Show them the deed of sale."

His mother's voice became shrill, "What deed of sale? We never agreed to this. Who allowed him to sell himself?"

Chu Qingzhi looked at Xiao's mother with annoyance, "When he was gravely ill and had no money for treatment, he sold himself to me for ten taels of silver, which was used for his medical expenses."

His mother scolded him, "Ten taels of silver! You used it all for treatment? Is your body made of gold? You should have sent the money to us. Why bother with treatment? Better dead!"

She then became belligerent, shouting at Chu Qingzhi, "We don't care. We didn't agree to this, so the deed doesn't count."

Chu Qingzhi calmly replied, "If it doesn't count, then return the ten taels of silver to me. It wouldn't be fair to let me suffer the loss."

"Don't even think about it. Selling himself without our consent is unreasonable to begin with. We definitely won't pay you back."

"Then don't think about taking him away. Moreover, now that he has sold himself, any silver he earns is mine, so forget about getting anything."

"You're up to no good!" Xiao's father suddenly picked up a wooden stick from the roadside and charged at Chu Qingzhi.

Xiao Zongchao, already distressed by his parents' words, was frightened and instinctively ran to protect Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi was surprised by Xiao Zongchao's act of bravery, given his usually timid and self-deprecating nature.

As Xiao's father was about to strike, Chu Qingzhi grabbed Xiao Zongchao's wrist, pulling him aside, and then kicked.

Xiao's father was sent flying, hitting Xiao's mother with the stick, which was too forceful and caused her to fall backward, sprawling on the ground.

Xiao's father also fell, unable to get up from the pain that felt like his body had fallen apart.

Xiao Zongchao, coming to his senses, realized he had lost all hope in his parents. His primary concern was Chu Qingzhi, "Father didn't hit you, did he?"

Chu Qingzhi's mood was completely ruined, "No, I'm fine."

Chu Feng, along with villagers from Chu Village, rushed out, shouting, "Assaulting someone unprovoked, take them to the officials."

Hearing this, Xiao's father was infuriated to the point of nearly fainting, "You..."

His protests were drowned out by the crowd's condemnation, and they were taken to the county government.

The charge of assaulting a commoner was serious, and the county magistrate sentenced them to seven years in prison. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Chu Qingzhi hadn't expected the matter to be resolved so easily.

Xiao Zongchao felt as if a nightmare had faded away with this news.

His parents had been a psychological shadow over him, and now he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

In the Chu Village.

Chu Qingzhi took the salted duck egg whites given to her by Xu Wenlin to the workshop.

Her idea was to incorporate the egg whites into the sausage mix.

Considering that salt was already a necessary ingredient for sausages, replacing it with salted duck egg whites could save a significant amount on salt expenses, which was as costly as iron.

Furthermore, adding salted duck egg whites could enhance the texture and flavor of the sausages, making it a win-win situation.

The challenge now was to determine the appropriate amount of salted duck egg whites to use, and Chu Qingzhi's taskwas to experiment to find the optimal ratio.

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Chapter 680: Best Ratio

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With three pounds of meat per test batch, Chu Qingzhi prepared ten batches, each with a different ratio of salted duck egg whites to experiment with.

As she busied herself in the workshop, Chu Xuhua, Chu Qingning, Chu Qingshuang, and Wu Yaqing came to assist.

Seeing Wu Yaqing, Chu Qingzhi recalled her earlier visit to the bookshop and asked, "Yaqing, how did your story go?"

The others, intrigued by the mention of a story, looked on with curiosity.

Wu Yaqing, who had faced rejection at the bookstore, shook her head in dejection, "Don't mention it. The shopkeeper wouldn't even look at my book, dismissing me as a troublemaker."

Chu Qingzhi comforted her, "Don't worry, we'll think of another way."

Wu Yaqing was visibly disheartened by her experience, lamenting the lack of recognition for her talent and wishing she were a man to at least have her stories considered before being rejected.

Chu Qingzhi then suggested, "If it really doesn't work out, we can open our own bookstore. What's there to fear?"

This idea sparked a light in Wu Yaqing's eyes, and she quickly embraced the suggestion, "Right, why should I wait for others' approval? I'll start my own store."

Everyone agreed that this was a direct solution to the problem.

Wu Yaqing glanced at everyone. "I'll go find a site tomorrow and open the bookstore."

Chu Qingzhi suggested, "Before opening a shop, go and take a look at someone else's shop. You can open it after you know what to do. Don't be rash. Otherwise, it will be very troublesome to clean up the mess."

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Wu Yaqing nodded. "Qingzhi, I'll listen to you. I want to go and take a look, but I'll definitely open the bookstore."

"We all believe in you."

Chu Qingning asked with interest, "Yaqing, what story did you write? Can you show it tons?"

Wu Yaqing agreed readily. "I'll show it to you when we get back."

Chu Qingningnodded, "Okay."

With the discussions and laughter, Chu Qingzhi's ten batches of sausages were ready.

She scooped up the sausages from the pot and placed them on a plate that was numbered. Then, she brought the sausages home and cut them into pieces. She placed them on the table for everyone to eat and choose the best one.

The plates were placed on the table in a row. Chu Qingzhi asked everyone to eat them all first. Then, they could place the chopsticks in front of the dish that they felt was the best. The dish with the most chopsticks was the best.

After explaining the rules, Chu Qingzhi had everyone taste test the sausages.

The unanimous choice was the third batch.

This batch had the perfect balance of flavor, unlike the others, which were either too salty, too bland, or looked unappealing due to excessive egg white.

"Ruyue, could you ask Fourth Aunt to send over the whole salted duck eggs tomorrow? We'll replace the salt in the sausages with salted duck egg whites as soon as possible."

"Alright, I got it."

The matter of the salted duck egg white was easily resolved.

"By the way, I have something else to say." Chu Qingzhi took out the tissues and distributed one to everyone. "Everyone, look at the tissues in your hands. After listening to me, tell me your opinions."

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Everyone did not quite understand. They held the paper and looked at Chu Qingzhi in confusion.

"This is the paper I made from the scraps of paper pulp. This paper is not used for writing and drawing, but for daily life..." Chu Qingzhi explained the use and benefits of the tissue in detail.

Everyone had different reactions.

The elders, much like Chu Feng, reacted similarly to the concept of paper towels-seeing them as extravagant, wasteful, and impractical. They expressed their opposition in an euphemistic manner.

Chu Xuhua, having grown up in the village, was open to the idea but still felt it was somewhat luxurious.

Wu Yaqing, Ge Lihua, and Hong Yujun, however, were enthusiastic about the paper towels, eager to purchase them if available.

Li Zhangjie, often quiet, suddenly suggested, "Sister Qingzhi, if these are intended for ladies' use, perhaps we could add some fragrance to the paper. Scented paper would surely be more appealing."

Chu Qingzhi praised, "That's a good idea. I'll consider it."

After receiving confirmation, Li Zhangjie smiled shyly.

Wu Yaqing thought for a moment and said, "Qingzhi, this tissue is suitable to be sold to rich people. There are many people in the capital. It will definitely sell well."

Ge Lihua nodded. "I want to use it now."

When Chu Qingzhi heard everyone's words, she had an idea. "Everyone, let's have dinner. I'll think about it and prepare to try it out."

At Chu Shi'an's house.

Chu Lan'er changed out of her work clothes and put on her usual old clothes. She came out of the room and prepared to cook. Unexpectedly, her father had already finished cooking.

She walked towards the table and widened her eyes in shock. "Father, there's meat to eat?"

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Chu Shi'an smiled and said, "This is a gift from your Uncle Chu Rong."

Jiang Zhaoyong's deer was too big. Everyone ate a lot, and the rest were stuffed into the fridge. However, the fridge could not hold so much, so Chu Rong gave the excess to those close to him.

Chu Lan'er said enviously, "Uncle Chu Rong's family is too rich. They can eat meat casually."

Chu Shi'an responded, "Lan'er, their wealth was earned with hard work, not blown in by the wind. All we can do is work hard and earn money honestly, understand?"

Chu Lan'er nodded, "Dad, I understand."

Chu Shi'an, concerned that Chu Lan'er might harbor improper thoughts, added, "While I work, your Uncle Chu Rong discreetly pays me two hundred copper coins a day. Once I finish planting their wheat, we'll earn quite a bit. Then, our family won't lack food or clothing."

Hearing this, Chu Lan'er suggested, "Dad, why don't we also clear some wasteland to plant wheat?"

Chu Shi'an was inspired, "That's a good idea. We have a large piece of unused land behind our house. Let's clean it up after dinner. Once we're done with Chu Rong's wheat and have the money, I'll buy some seeds to plant."

Chu Lan'er responded eagerly, "Mhm, mhm, let's hurry and eat then."

"Okay." Chu Shi'an felt a spark of hope for their lives.

In Chu Qingzhi's room.

Chu Qingzhi locked her door and drew the curtains before lying on her bed to communicate with Tang Jinghong through the golden feathered phoenix.

Tang Jinghong's deep voice reached her via the golden feathered phoenix, always making Chu Qingzhi's heart flutter, "Qingzhi, have you gone to bed yet?"

Chu Qingzhi looked up at the golden phoenix, "Not yet, what about you?"

"I'm outside, about to put an end to Lord Zhang's salt smuggling."

"Are you confident?" n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"I've been tracking them for many days; they won't escape this time."

"Be careful, let's leave it here for now. Contact me again after you've dealt with it."

"Ok."

Chu Qingzhi beckoned the golden feathered phoenix closer with a hook of her finger, and it returned to her arm.

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