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Suddenly, the gold phoenix on Chu Qingzhi’s arm flashed, and she tapped it, hearing Tang Jinghong’s voice.

Qingzhi, two things. First, about the ledger, it has been handed over to the

Emperor. Tell Li Hua not to worry anymore.”

“The second thing is about ‘Ming.’ My people have found out that ‘Ming’ is called Xing Jinming, from the Xing family in Yong’an City of the eastern border. He has a stubborn personality and has made significant mistakes repeatedly, leading to his expulsion from the Xing family. Later, he joined a mysterious organization and started engaging in murder and looting.”

“Xing Jinming offended many people and was deliberately harmed, becoming addicted to a disease that can only be alleviated with opium. Because of this addiction, the organization kicked him out.”

“Due to this, Xing Jinming fell into depravity, resorting to robbery by any means necessary, until he was caught by the magistrate of Yong’an City.”

“The magistrate sentenced him to death, but due to the negligence of the jailers, he escaped and has been missing since.”

Listening to Tang Jinghong, Chu Qingzhi thought, it seems Xing Jindong’s words were true.

Now they could confirm the person was indeed Xing Jinming.

Not long after, the Emperor and others sent letters to Chu Qingzhi with similar findings.

Chu Qingzhi waved her hand, turning all the letters into ashes. Even though they identified the person as Xing Jinming, no one had found out why he ended up deep in the mountains behind Yun Village.

Something was brewing behind the scenes!

Yun Village.

At the village entrance, Chu Xujin happily informed Chu Qingzhi, “Fifth sister, the epidemic in Yun Village has been virtually eliminated.”

Once cured of smallpox, one becomes immune for life, eliminating further

concerns.

“Let’s pack up and leave.”

“Okay.”

Then, Chu Qingzhi visited Xia Village, where the villagers had also mostly recovered, bringing the place back to life.

Riding her horse, she checked the surrounding villages one by one. The traces of the epidemic had faded, and smiles returned to everyone’s faces.

The villagers accompanied Chu Qingzhi to the village entrance…

“Lady, we owe you our lives. Without you, who knows how many more of us would have perished!”

“Lady, we can’t thankyou enough. You’re a good person and surely will lead a smooth and successful life.”

Soon after, many villages erected temples in honor of Chu Qingzhi, where young and old paid their respects.

This development made some immortal beings envious. Chu Qingzhi, still a half-immortal, was already being worshiped, promising a high immortal rank upon her return to the heavens.

After the epidemic’s end, the Emperor issued a decree, granting Chu Qingzhi a fiefdom and bestowing her the title of Marquis.

A Marquis, entitled to the produce and wealth of a thousand households, including the right to manage the local population, essentially controlled a small territory.

Centered around Chu Village, a thousand households became Chu Qingzhi’s private property, along with the right to collect taxes and govern the land.

Chu Qingzhi became the first female Marquis in history, a feat highlighted by the official gazette, making her famous throughout Daling.

Suddenly a prominent landowner, Chu Qingzhi saw an influx of gifts from smaller landowners, who now recognized her as their superior.

Chu Qingzhi graciously accepted these tributes, surprised by her rise to possessing a fiefdom in ancient times.

Friends and business partners also sent gifts, resulting in Chu Qingzhi receiving an abundance of presents once again.

As winter approached in November, everyone prepared for the colder months. Chu Qingzhi bought cotton from the northern borders to make clothes and quilts for her family.

Business stabilized, and thanks to Zhuang Ziqian’s support in Wan City, their products sold well, with many merchants seeking purchases, exceeding everyone’s expectations.

Tissue paper became a trend among the upper class in the capital. With a steady stream of old customers and new orders, Chu Qingzhi began expanding the paperworkshop.

The brick kiln was already operational, producing high-quality bricks under the guidance of master craftsmen and Chu Qingzhi’s advice, perfect for the expansion.

The small cakes became popular in thousands of households, loved by adults and children alike and becoming a new trend in pastries.

All the parakeets had hatched. Chu Qingzhi installed a long pole outside her window where the parakeets often perched, thankfully quiet and well-behaved.

To everyone’s delight, Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao passed the child scholar exam, both achieving first place. This accomplishment led to another grand feast in Chu Village, celebrated with three days of continuous banquets open to everyone.

The brothers received rewards from the school, including waived tuition fees and ten taels of silver each, becoming celebrities in both the school and

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The school’s principal even bragged about them in a letter to the national academy, making the Grand Scholar envious and wishing he could have such talents at the national academy.

After healing, Ling Yijiang, having nowhere else to go, joined Chu Village’s transport team, deciding to live a stable life for a while before considering his next move.

One day, Yuan Hongjun and Fan Yuru visited Chu Qingzhi’s home, with Yuan appearing slightly shy, “Master, I plan to take Yuru back to the capital and then ask General Fan for her hand in marriage.”

Chu Qingzhi was about to respond when Bao Linjiang and Rong Shiyu entered, “Master, we also plan to return to the capital.” He glanced at Rong Shiyu, “To ask the Prime Minister for his blessing.”

During the epidemic, they supported each other through various challenges, deepening their relationship.

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “Did you two coordinate this?”

Yuan Hongjun quickly clarified, “No, it’s just a coincidence. Master, we’ll return after handling our affairs.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Go ahead, matters of a lifetime are important.”

After formally bidding farewell, they each left with their beloved.

Returning to her room, Chu Qingzhi stood by the window facing Tianhe Peak, taking a deep breath. The weather was cool, and the birds were reinforcing their nests in preparation for winter.

Suddenly, the door was knocked, and Wu Yaqing’s voice came through, “Qingzhi, may I come in?”

Chu Qingzhi turned around, “Come in.”

Wu Yaqing entered and immediately hugged Chu Qingzhi tightly, “Qingzhi, I m going to miss you so much.”

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Chu Qingzhi patted Wu Yaqing’s back and said with a smile, “You can come back to see me whenever you miss me.”

“I definitely will. The time I’ve spent getting to know you has been the happiest period of my life. You’re my best sister.”

Wu Yaqing was preparing to return to Anhuai Country to wait for Lu Yichen, eagerly anticipating her return home every day.

Chu Qingzhi walked over to the wardrobe, took out a box, and said, “This is what you left here.” Inside was a million silver notes.

Wu Yaqing didn’t take it, “Give it to you, Qingzhi. It was meant for you from the start. Even though you don’t need money now, I still want to give it to you.”

Chu Qingzhi considered it for a moment and decided to return it to Wu Yaqing when she gets married. So, she put the box back, “Let’s keep it here for now. You can take it back when you need it.”

“Money isn’t important,” Wu Yaqing emphasized earnestly. “Qingzhi, can you take care of my bookstore for me?”

The Ya Qing Bookstore had been open for half a month. Its novel operation and the unique atmosphere drew many daily visitors. Even those who didn’t read books enjoyed spending time there, savoring the food and the comfortable ambiance.

Chu Qingzhi’s eyes curved into a smile, “Don’t worry, it’ll be just as it is now when you return.”

Wu Yaqing hugged Chu Qingzhi again, her eyes reddening, “Qingzhi, thank you.”

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Chu Qingzhi responded, “Have a safe journey. Write to me when you get home.”

Wu Yaqing’s eyes filled with tears as she nodded.

The next day, Wu Yaqing was taken away by Wu Wenyu, crying all the way. Chu Qingzhi’s mood was also affected, feeling a sense of separation sadness, which took her a while to overcome.

As a Marchioness, Chu Qingzhi issued her first decree to the people under her jurisdiction.

The decree encouraged villagers to clear more land for planting winter wheat, which could be used to pay taxes the following year. She offered free wheat seeds and tax exemption on the newly cleared land for three years.

This decree spurred the villagers’ enthusiasm for land reclamation. By November, most had finished their agricultural tasks. With winter wheat just planted and other crops waiting for the next year, reclamation for wheat planting became a novel way to earn money, and the villagers were highly motivated.

Based on the amount of cleared land, villagers could claim the corresponding quantity of winter wheat seeds. The land area had to be reported to the village head before collection.

The winter wheat seeds provided by Chu Qingzhi were nourished with spiritual energy, promising at least double the yield next year, fuller and healthier grains.

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Chu Qingzhi, with a map in hand, prepared to inspect her fief.

Mounting her horse, she set off.

Arriving at Xu Family Village, she suddenly heard an argument.

Dismounting, Chu Qingzhi walked into the village and asked the gathered crowd, “What are you arguing about?”

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Seeing Chu Qingzhi, everyone immediately became respectful, lowering their heads, not daring to look directly at her. Chu Qingzhi was now their emperor, holding the power of life and death over them. No one dared to offend her. “Greetings, Marchioness!”

“Please, rise,” Chu Qingzhi addressed the nearest young man. “What’s happening?”

The young man quickly explained, “The old village chief passed away, and he had no sons, so we need to elect a new chief. Everyone has different opinions, leading to this dispute.”

Chu Qingzhi’s gaze swept over the two youths at the center of the crowd, “Who do you want to elect?”

Silence fell over the crowd.

The young man nervously said, “Please, Marchioness, make a decision.”

Chu Qingzhi looked at the two youths and asked softly, “Do you think you’re capable?”

The two, previously arguing fiercely, now looked like timid quails, not daring to speak.

Chu Qingzhi encouraged them, “Explain why you want to be the village chief, and I’ll decide who’s more suitable.”

After a long silence, one of the youths gathered his courage, “I believe I’m capable. Firstly, I’m literate, and I’ve worked with the old chief for years, so I know everything. If I become the chief, I’ll surely solve the villagers’ problems…”

Chu Qingzhi applauded, “Well said. Does anyone else want to speak?”

No one else came forward, and after waiting a while, Chu Qingzhi said, “This is your only chance. If you don’t speak now, I’ll appoint him as the chief.”

No one else stepped up.

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Chu Qingzhi declared, “Then, from now on, you’ll be the chief of Xu Family Village. If there’s anything you can’t resolve, come to Chu Village to find me.”

The youth was overjoyed, “Yes, thank you, Marchioness.”

Chu Qingzhi asked him to accompany her around the village to inspect the planting situation.

The youth eagerly agreed.

After touring Xu Family Village, where the fields were barren but planted with wheat and vegetables and many people were clearing land, Chu Qingzhi was pleased with the proactive spirit.

“For those smaller plots, you can plant sugarcane, fruit trees, and Sichuan pepper. You can sell them when they mature, which will be an additional income…”

As she walked, Chu Qingzhi shared potentially profitable planting methods with the youth.

After implementing her advice, the youth encouraged the villagers to take action, showing excellent initiative.

Chu Qingzhi inspected the entire fief, finding conditions similar to Xu Family Village, which was very satisfying.

Upon returning home, Chu Qingzhi was greeted by seven plump wolf pups. She picked up the one leading the pack and then headed to the brick kiln, followed by the other six pups in a line behind her, creating a charming scene that made the villagers secretly admire her ability to attract animals’ affection.

A two-meter tall wall now surrounded the walnut grove, brick kiln, cattle shed, horse pen, and pigsty, forming a pentagon with a forest in the center.

Next to the walnut grove, houses were being built according to Chu Qingzhi’s plan, resembling a small community. Although the aesthetic was not yet apparent, it would be once completed.

Wan Haonan and the others had settled into a routine, helping with animal care and construction, eager to move into their own homes soon. Their enthusiasm for their new lives was palpable, and they eagerly anticipated the future.

Having registered their households in Chu Village, they had become villagers under Chu Qingzhi’s jurisdiction, now officially part of her fief. This made them direct subjects of Chu Qingzhi, further integrating them into the fabric of the village.

As Chu Qingzhi entered, villagers greeted her respectfully, their tones filled with genuine respect and affection for her. Chu Qingzhi’s influence and the villagers’ reverence were evident in every interaction, showcasing the deep bond formed between them.

“Greetings, Miss Chu.”

“Miss Chu.”

Everyone paid their respects, their attitudes and tones conveying deep respect, stemming from a genuine fondness and admiration for Chu Qingzhi.

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Chu Qingzhi smiled and nodded to everyone, “I came to check on the progress of the house. You all continue with your tasks.”

“Okay.” Everyone resumed their work.

Wan Haonan approached Chu Qingzhi, “Miss Chu, may I have a word with you?”

“Sure.” Chu Qingzhi followed Wan Haonan to a birch tree, “What is it? You may speak.”

Wan Haonan wanted to discuss something about breeding, “Every day, we need to cut a large amount of grass to feed the pigs, horses, and sheep. With so much open space around here, I was thinking why not grow grass for livestock on these lands. Miss Chu, what do you think?”

Chu Qingzhi looked around and said, “It’s a good idea, the land is idle anyway.”

Seeing Chu Qingzhi’s support, Wan Haonan said, “Then, shall I start working on it?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded.

As Wan Haonan was about to leave, he stopped, “Miss Chu, we just fertilized the walnut grove. You might want to avoid that area for now, so you don’t dirty your shoes.”

“I understand.”

Wan Haonan then left reassured.

Chu Qingzhi looked around satisfied, then returned home with a group of wolf cubs.

At the county office.

The Secretary called Chu Xujin to the back hall.

In the back hall, the county magistrate was leisurely drinking tea, “Xujin, do you know why I called you here?”

Chu Xujin had no idea, “My lord, please speak directly.”

The county magistrate put down his teacup, looked at Chu Xujin, “In dealing with the epidemic, your fifth sister made a great contribution, and so did you. The county plans to reward your efforts.”

Chu Xujin stood there, quietly waiting for the county magistrate to continue.

The county magistrate, seeing Chu Xujin becoming more composed, was even more pleased with him, “Considering your excellent performance in handling the epidemic, the county intends to offer you the position of county sheriff.”

Chu Xujin was momentarily stunned, then revealed a big smile and bowed, “Thankyou, my lord.”

The county magistrate then handed a box to Chu Xujin, “There’s also some reward. Take it.”

Chu Xujin joyfully accepted the box, “Thankyou, my lord.”

The county magistrate then handed a larger box to the Secretary, “This is the reward promised to Chu Qingzhi. Deliver it to her later.”

The Secretary replied, “Yes, my lord.”

Chu Xujin hesitated, then asked in a low voice, “My lord, both of my younger brothers have passed the scholar examination. I was wondering if it might be possible to copy the exam questions from the past ten years for them?”

The county magistrate readily agreed to Chu Xujin’s request, nodding, “Go ahead, but keep it quiet.”

Chu Xujin bowed, “Thankyou, my lord.”

In Chu Village.

In the ancestral hall, the children were taking exams.

Halfway through the teaching period, it was time for a midterm examination to assess their learning.

Originally there were twenty-eight children, but after several were eliminated, twenty remained, including Chu Laner.

Chu Laner worked very hard, excelled in her studies, and was particularly capable in managing the workshop’s cleanliness.

With Ge Lihua, Chu Qingning, and Hong Yujun supervising the exam, and after Wu Yaqing left, Chu Qingzhi took over her responsibilities. If Chu Qingzhi was unavailable, it meant more work for Ge Lihua.

Chu Qingzhi greeted them and sat down to help supervise the exam. She had been running around so much lately that her shoes were wearing thin.

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After a while, Chu Junbao led the Secretary over, “Sister Qingzhi, the Secretary is looking for you.”

Chu Qingzhi got up to meet him, “Secretary, what can I do for you?”

The Secretary handed the box to Chu Qingzhi, explaining, “Thanks to Miss Chu for the epidemic, this is the lord’s reward for you. Please accept it.”

Chu Qingzhi took the box, glanced inside, and saw it contained silver notes worth ten thousand taels, “You’ve made a long trip here, Secretary. Would you like to have some water before you go?”

The Secretary laughed and waved his hand, “No need to trouble yourself.

There’s still a lot to do back at the county office. I must take my leave now.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Take care, Secretary.”

The Secretary courteously responded, “Miss Chu, please stay well.”

Half an hour later, the exam ended, and Ge Lihua collected all the papers, “Everyone, review your lessons in the classroom quietly. I will go over your exam papers.”

“Yes, Sister Lihua.”

Ge Lihua, carrying the exam papers, said, “Let’s correct them together.”

“Okay.” The four of them moved to the next room with a table, sat on each side, and started marking the papers.

With two exam papers per student and a total of forty papers, each person corrected ten papers. They quickly finished marking and then compiled the scores into a spreadsheet.

Chu Qingning looked at the spreadsheet, “Who got the highest score?”

Ge Lihua answered, “Several of them, they all got full marks in both subjects.” “How many full marks?” Chu Qingning was surprised and took the spreadsheet to look, “Xu Songnian, Xu Wenlin, TianXiaoqiu, Xu Zeliang, ZengYiping, Chu Laner, Sun Tianyang, all full marks.”

Besides these seven, there were also ten others who scored over ninety in both subjects, making the results quite impressive.

After reviewing the spreadsheet, Chu Qingning handed it to Chu Qingzhi,

” What do you think, fifth sister?”

Chu Qingzhi glanced at it and said, “Not bad, these seven with full marks should be given special attention for future development.”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

After discussing, they distributed the exam papers without revealing the scores, only handing back the individual papers.

Ge Lihua instructed, “Look at your own papers, don’t peek at others. Reflect on your mistakes, I will review them later.”

Some were happy, some were disappointed.

Xu Songnian couldn’t help but smile, feeling his efforts were rewarded.

Xu Wenlin, being younger, couldn’t contain her excitement and immediately shared with her brother.

Xu Songnian pinched Xu Wenlin’s cheek, “Keep a low profile.”

Xu Wenlin immediately pursed her lips, trying not to laugh, “Brother, I can’t help being happy.”

Xu Songnian patted her head, “Alright, you’re allowed to be happy for a while.”

Tian Xiaoqiu, thrilled with his full marks, vowed to work even harder for the next exam.

Xu Zeliang sneakily checked Tian Xiaoqiu’s paper and feigned ignorance, “Tian Xiaoqiu, how much did you score?”

Tian Xiaoqiu instinctively covered her paper, “What about you?”

Xu Zeliangsmiled, “Guess?”

Tian Xiaoqiu, hesitating, asked, “Full marks?”

Xu Zeliang was surprised for a moment, “Did you peek at my paper?”

“No, I guessed.” Tian Xiaoqiu pointed at Xu Zeliang’s face, “Look at you, all smiles. It’s written all over your face.”

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Xu Zeliang candidly admitted, “Yes, I’m happy. Aren’t you?”

Tian Xiaoqiu, much cheerier now, clenched her fists tightly, “Of course, I’m happy. I’ll continue to work hard next time.”

Xu Zeliang nodded in agreement, “Yeah.”

The happiest among them was Chu Laner. For her, who started halfway, scoring so well was beyond her expectations. She thought to herself that her late-night studies were not in vain.

Zeng Yiping and Sun Tianyang were the dark horses. Usually unremarkable, no one expected them to get all the questions right. They were extremely surprised by their performance.

With the midterm exams over, the teaching would become more challenging, incorporating practical lessons like accounting, inventory, and warehousing.

Slowly but surely…

In the vegetable garden.

Li Zhangjie, looking expectant, found Chu Qingzhi feeding the fish, Sister

Qingzhi, I have an idea I want to share with you.”

Chu Qingzhi turned to look at Li Zhangjie, “Tell me.”

Li Zhangjie said, “Sister Qingzhi, I want to bring my parents and siblings here

to live. Can they move here?”

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“Of course, they can.” Chu Qingzhi asked, “Are you asking about household registration?”

Li Zhangjie nodded earnestly, “Since this land is under your domain, registering their household requires your consent, so I came to ask you.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “No problem, I agree.”

Li Zhangjie’s face lit up with joy, “Then I’ll write a letter immediately. When

they arrive, it will be just in time for the New Year.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Go ahead.”

Li Zhangjie returned to his room, quickly wrote the letter, and sent it off at the post station.

After mailing the letter, he walked out of the post station with a smile, thinking that the best decision of his life was to come and serve as Chu Qingzhi’s servant in gratitude. Otherwise, he might never have been able to earn so much money or bring his family to live near the capital.

So far, he had saved two hundred taels of silver, from wages, bonuses, and extra rewards from Chu Qingzhi. He had scrimped and saved every bit of it.

Next, he planned to spend fifty to a hundred taels to build a spacious courtyard

to provide a better living for his hardworking parents.

Then, he would use the remaining money to buy farmland or clear new land, which would exempt him from taxes for three years.

Life was looking up for him.

With a smile, Li Zhangjie returned to the village to start looking for a place to build a house.

At the Li Family Porcelain Workshop.

Li Shaoliang rushed to the kiln, his face beaming with joy, “Qingshuang, I have good news to tell you.”

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Chu Qingshuang was making porcelain and looked up at his words, “What s the good news?”

Li Shaoliang pulled out a stack of silver notes from his pocket and flaunted them in front of Chu Qingshuang, “I brought you some silver. Are you happy?”

Chu Qingshuang was thrilled, “All these silver notes are for me?

Li Shaoliang nodded, “Your porcelain sold very well. This is your share of the profits. There’s another batch of goods that hasn’t been paid for yet. Once we collect the money, you’ll get another share.”

Chu Qingshuang quickly washed her hands and took the silver notes, counting them. Two hundred taels of silver, “So much!”

Li Shaoliang, seeing Chu Qingshuang’s happiness, shared her joy, “There will

be more in the future.”

Chu Qingshuang was overjoyed, “I will work even harder in the future.

Li Zhenzong came over, looking at Li Shaoliang with satisfaction, then turned his gaze to Chu Qingshuang and gestured her over, “Qingshuang, come here.”

Chu Qingshuang quickly stored the silver notes and approached Li Zhenzong, “Master, what is it?”

Li Zhenzong led Chu Qingshuang to the reception room, “Young Master Zhang took a liking to the set of porcelain bowls with cat patterns you made. Speak well later and earn more money.”

Chu Qingshuang looked at Li Zhenzong and smiled slightly, “I understand, master.”

Li Zhenzong was hinting that Chu Qingshuang could set a higher price. She thought to herself how kind her master was, always making sure she didn’t lose out and always looking out for her.

Li Shaoliang followed, glaring at Li Zhenzong’s back with resentment. His father was becoming more biased, treating Qingshuang far better than him. To outsiders, it might seem like he was picked up from the streets.

Dark clouds gathered in the sky, signaling an impending heavy rain.

A raindrop landed on Chu Qingzhi’s nose, which she brushed away gently, quickening her pace towards home.

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After getting home, she hurriedly went to her room and set up a defense under the eaves where the parrots lived to prevent rain from wetting their nests.

In total, there were thirty-five parrots. Initially, they had flown inside to avoid the rain, but seeing the rain blocked outside, they flew out again, perching on the pole to enjoy the rain.

The rain intensified, hitting the roof, leaves, and creating mist. The distant mountains appeared shrouded in haze.

Shuang’er stood on the windowsill, and Chu Qingzhi gently stroked its head, watching the rain together.

After a while, she raised her arm and spoke to the Golden Phoenix, “Jinghong, it’s raining heavily here.”

Soon, Tang Jinghong’s voice came through, “Put on an extra layer of clothes. Don’t catch a cold. I had someone make you a garment from snow rabbit fur I received half a month ago. It’s on its way.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “I know. The border areas are even colder. Take care of yourself too.”

Tang Jinghong expressed his concern, “I know. Don’t worry about me. Just take care of yourself.”

The two chatted back and forth until Shuang’er, feeling jealous, interrupted,

“No more talking, no more talking…”

Chu Qingzhi chuckled and tapped Shuang’er’s head, “Don’t be naughty…” Shuang’er immediately told Tang Jinghong, “Don’t be naughty, don’t be naughty.”

Tang Jinghong couldn’t help but laugh, “The ‘don’t be naughty’ is meant for you, not me, Shuang’er. Are you trying to take my place?”

Shuang’er tilted its head in thought, “Take your place, take your place…” Tang Jinghong playfully threatened, “If you dare to compete with me for Qingzhi, next time I go to the border, I’ll take you with me and never let you see Qingzhi again.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Shuang’er was startled, shrinking its neck, then jumping up and down, angrily callingout, “Meanie, meanie…”

Both of them were amused by Shuang’er’s reaction.

In this joyful atmosphere, a series of urgent knocks on the door interrupted them. “Sister, there’s trouble,” said Chu Xuhua’s anxious voice.

Chu Qingzhi immediately went to open the door, slightly frowning, “Brother, what’s wrong?”

Chu Xuhua couldn’t wait to explain, “Sister, the rain is too heavy, and our transport cart is stuck in the mud, unable to move. If we leave it like this, the horses might fall sick, and our goods could get soaked.”

Chu Qingzhi asked, “Where is the cart? I’ll take a look.”

Chu Xujin, wiping rain and sweat from his face, replied, “It’s on the road between Xu Family Village and Xu Family Village. I’ll take you there.”

The two donned raincoats and plunged into the rain, their figures soon swallowed by the curtain of rain.

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The road from Xu Village to Xu Village was narrow. When it rained, the ground softened, and the mud could reach up to the calves, allowing only one carriage to pass at a time.

Now, five cargo carts were lined up in a row, stuck on this road, with their wheels sunk a third deep into the mud. Despite the horses’ efforts, they couldn’t pull the loaded carts out of the mud.

The pouring rain drenched the horses, their fur completely wet, and they kept blinking to keep the water out of their eyes.

With no shelter nearby, the cargo team stood in the rain, looking like drenched chickens.

After arriving, Chu Qingzhi went to the back of the carts, lifted the cargo bay with her hands, and the wheels were out of the mud, allowing them to move forward easily.

Everyone, including Chu Xuhua, was stunned. How could Chu Qingzhi, with her slender arms, exert such tremendous force to lift the cart out of the mud?

With the help of her spiritual power, all five cargo carts were quickly rescued.

“Let’s go back!”

They hurried back to Chu Village and arrived at the pavilion outside the horse barn, where they unloaded the carts and let the horses rest. They then checked the goods.

Fortunately, emergency measures were taken before the rain started, so the goods weren’t wet.

Chu Qingzhi said, “You’ve all worked hard. It looks like the rain might last all day. Go back for now, and we’ll deliver the goods tomorrow.”

There was no choice but to return on a rainy day.

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Chu Qingzhi waved her hand, forming a transparent barrier around the goods to preserve them and block rain and moisture. Otherwise, the biscuits inside would soften quickly, and other food would also be affected.

Seeing Chu Qingzhi, Wan Haonan, wearing a raincoat, ran out of the horse shed, “Miss Chu, go back first. I’ll watch over here. There won’t be any problems.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Thankyou for your hard work.”

On her way back, Chu Qingzhi thought about road repair. As the saying goes, to get rich, build roads first.

At least within her domain and the routes frequently used for cargo transport, some roads should be renovated. Otherwise, each rain could lead to accidents, which would be exhausting.

With this idea in mind, Chu Qingzhi returned to her room to take out a map and start planning.

She had maps of her domain and the entire Shuiyun County. After careful consideration, she marked several routes with ink lines. These were the main routes used daily for cargo transport. Starting with these, she planned to repair the primary roads first, then secondary ones, and finally all roads within her domain. If possible, she would discuss extending the repairs with the county office.

She decided to use bluestone slabs for the material, as they are flat, quick to install, and more durable, avoiding the need for frequent repairs.

With the plan in place, Chu Qingzhi put down her pen and looked out the window at the heavy rain.

The rain continued until evening before stopping.

A knock on the door was followed by Li Qingyu’s voice, “Qingzhi, Wanwan is here to see you.”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “Got it, Mom.”

She went downstairs with Li Qingyu, moving quickly to the main hall.

Inside, a much slimmer Yu Wanwan sat quietly waiting for Chu Qingzhi.

Now weighing around 140 pounds, Yu Wanwan had undergone a dramatic transformation from when she first arrived. In another month, she would be back to normal.

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The slimmed-down Yu Wanwan began to show her beautiful features, looking quite pretty.

Chu Qingzhi entered the hall, “Wanwan.”

Yu Wanwan stood up immediately, smiling and politely said, “Qingzhi, sorry to disturb you.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled back, “It’s fine, please sit.”

Yu Wanwan sat down again. Now that the rain had stopped, Chu Qingzhi surely had many things to attend to, so she went straight to the point, “Qingzhi, do you remember the leading merchant of Wan City, the Qin family?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “I remember, what about them?”

Yu Wanwan seemed a bit embarrassed, “The young master of the Qin family is currently staying in my courtyard. He wishes to partner with your family.”

Chu Qingzhi responded promptly, “That’s fine. He can come to see me directly, or talk to Ruyue or my brother.”

Yu Wanwan nodded, “Alright, I’ll call him over right away.”

“Good,” Chu Qingzhi escorted Yu Wanwan out.

Qin Yunfei stood under the eaves, looking towards Chu Qingzhi’s home, his brows slightly furrowed, eyes filled with anticipation.

Zhuang Ziqian stood beside him, dressed in a white robe, emanating a gentle demeanor. He glanced at Qin Yunfei, “Why be so stubborn? He’s your father. Couldn’t you just give in? Now you’re driven out and homeless. What was the point?”

Mentioning this, Qin Yunfei grew angry, “It’s about standing up for myself. My father wanted to gamble with my marriage, and I simply couldn’t accept it. I’d rather be expelled from the family than compromise.”

Zhuang Ziqian patted Qin Yunfei’s shoulder, “I sort of understand you now.

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Don’t worry, there’s me and Wanwan. We’ll help you.”

Qin Yunfei gratefully said, “Thankyou, brother.”

Yu Wanwan quickly returned, “Yunfei, I’ve spoken with the divine doctor. You can go to her.”

“Did you tell her about my situation?” Qin Yunfei asked.

Yu Wanwan shook her head, “No, you should tell her yourself. I was afraid of saying the wrong thing.”

Resigned, Qin Yunfei said, “Fine, I can’t rely on you guys anyway.” They had been friends since childhood and were very casual with each other.

Zhuang Ziqian commented, “Look at you, we’re sheltering you, and you still talk like that.”

Qin Yunfei glanced at Zhuang Ziqian, “I’m off.”

Chu Qingzhi brewed a cup of tea, and just as she brought it to the main hall, she saw a young man in purple entering the courtyard. She put down the teacup and approached, “Young Master Qin?”

Qin Yunfei secretly admired Chu Qingzhi’s appearance and demeanor, and politely introduced himself, “I am Qin Yunfei, pleased to meet Miss Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi welcomed him, “Please, come in.”

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They entered the main hall, where Chu Qingzhi served tea to Qin Yunfei, then sat down across from him.

Chu Qingzhi got straight to the point, “Young Master Qin, please speakyour mind.”

“Miss Chu is straightforward.” Qin Yunfei liked Chu Qingzhi’s character, “I wish to discuss a business opportunity with Miss Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi was puzzled, “If I remember correctly, our Chu family already has a partnership with the Qin family.”

Qin Yunfei clarified, “It’s not about partnering with the Qin family, but with me personally.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “I’d like to hear the details.”

Qin Yunfei explained, “I’m branching out from the Qin family to do business independently. Moreover, my business focus will be on Peng City. Your family’s products are popular, and while the business opportunities in Wan City might be fully tapped, Peng City is still a fresh market for Chu Shi Yimao’s goods. It seems like a significant opportunity.”

Peng City and Wan City are brother cities, almost equidistant from the capital, differing only in their directional orientations.

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The Chu family’s products became wildly popular overnight. It seemed as though everyone in Wan City knew about them, especially after the epidemic.

Chu Qingzhi became famous throughout the land. Anything associated with her

was highly regarded by the people.

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself that the orders from Wan City were not yet fully processed. Accepting new orders would overload the workshop.

“Our workshop can only produce so much each day. Even if I wanted to expand the business, it’s not possible right now, Young Master Qin. I’m sorry.

Qin Yunfei didn’t expect Chu Qingzhi’s business to be in such high demand. Usually, it was the other way around, with others pleading for a partnership.

But with Chu Qingzhi, the situation was reversed. “May I ask, Miss, how long before you have goods available?”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “We need to wait until the business in Wan City stabilizes.

It’s only been a month or two, so it’s hard to say right now.”

Qin Yunfei felt a sense of regret. He had come with high hopes, only to leave disappointed. “Miss Chu, is there really no way?”

Seeing Qin Yunfei’s sincerity, Chu Qingzhi did not outright refuse him. “We do have a business in medicinal products. I wonder if Young Master Qin would be interested?”

Qin Yunfei responded, “Please elaborate, Miss.”

Chu Qingzhi explained, “My fourth sister can prepare a cream that removes stretch marks. It can also heal scars and such. Qingyan can prepare a freckle-removing cream and a whitening cream. All three creams are very effective and have become widely popular among the noble ladies in the capital, to the point where supply can’t meet demand.”

“Currently, only my fourth sister and Qingyan are preparing these creams, so production is limited. If we turn this into a proper business, we could hire help and produce in larger quantities.”

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“Young Master Qin might want to consider this.”

Qin Yunfei was unfamiliar with this area, but hearing that it was popular among the picky noble ladies of the capital intrigued him. If the capital’s noble ladies used it, the products must be good.

“Miss, could you provide some samples for me to try?’

“Just a moment.” Chu Qingzhi went upstairs and returned with a bottle of each cream, “Young Master Qin, these are the creams I mentioned.”

The bottles were custom-made.

The stretch mark cream bottle had a water ripple pattern.

The freckle cream had a black little bird.

The whitening cream featured a fair-skinned young gill.

The bottles were small and distinctive, each appealing in its own right.

Qin Yunfei smelled the creams. They were fragrant, and just smelling them was quite soothing. “Miss, may I take these to try?”

“Of course, these creams are a gift to Young Master Qin, as a token of our potential partnership.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“Thank you, Miss.”

Qin Yunfei took the creams and left. He then returned to Wan City to try the products.

Half a month ago, near the village that lies on the path from Chu’s village to

Xu’s village, Chu Qingning opened a medical clinic.

The clinic saw an increasing number of patients seeking help, making it inconvenient to treat them at the old residence due to space constraints. Thus, the clinic was established.

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The clinic was rather large, constructed with bamboo. It had areas for consultations and for dispensing medicines. Now, patients could receive their prescriptions directly without needing to go to the city, which was very convenient.

Chu Qingning couldn’t manage alone, so she chose two apprentices from her students, a boy and a girl, both twelve. The boy was Ye Qingfu, and the girl was

Sun Xiaolan.

Both had excellent characters, were quiet, and meticulous in their work.

This midterm, they were at the bottom of their class, feeling out of place in academic studies. So, when Chu Qingning mentioned needing apprentices, they were the first to volunteer.

Opportunities come to those who are prepared. Thus, they became Chu Qingning’s apprentices.

They still attended morning classes to learn more characters, but no longer needed to study mathematics in the afternoon.

At the clinic, Chu Qingning diagnosed a young woman, “Congratulations, you’re pregnant, about a month and a half along. Just be careful.

The young woman was overjoyed, “Thank you, doctor. This is my first pregnancy. Is there anything I need to be cautious about?”

Chu Qingning advised, “Avoid heavy lifting. Light activities are fine. Also, eat more meat to ensure good nutrition.”

The young woman cautiously asked, “Do I need to take any medicine to ensure the pregnancy?”

Chu Qingning assured, “Your pulse is steady; you don’t need any medication.

Just follow my advice.”

The young woman thanked her and left, happy and hopeful.

Soon after, a well-dressed woman approached the consultation desk. Her skin was sallow and dull, and she was thin. She looked around hesitantly, as if hiding something, “Miss, can you check me? I don’t feel well, but I’m embarrassed to see a male doctor in the county.”

Chu Qingning reassured her, “Don’t worry, let me check you.” After a thorough examination, Chu Qingning softly asked, “Madam, did you have a miscarriage about six months ago?”

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The woman was shocked, “How did you know?”

Chu Qingning nodded, “It’s clear.” She continued, “Since then, have you had continuous spotting, a feeling of heaviness, and occasional pain?”

From shock to disbelief, the woman replied, “Miss, you’re exactly right. I’ve seen some midwives and taken some medicines, but nothing has improved.”

Chu Qingning reassured, “I’ll prescribe you some medicine. You’ll feel better in three days.”

“Thankyou, doctor.”

The woman took the medicine, paid, and left, hopeful for relief.

At home, she brewed the prescribed medicine. Shortly after drinking it, she expelled a mass of unknown substance and felt instantly lighter.

Three days later, she was completely healed.

She later returned with generous gifts to thank Chu Qingning.

Chu Qingyan arrived at the clinic with three young women. One was Xu Xiqin, the daughter of a neighboring village landlord; the others were her cousins, Xu Ximin and Xu Xishuang.

Xu Xiqin had used Chu Qingyan’s whitening cream, and her complexion had improved remarkably, making her cousins envious. They also wanted to buy some.

“Fourth sister,” Chu Qingyan glanced at the queue inside the clinic and thought, “So many people.”

Chu Qingning looked up, “Why are you here?”

“To see you and buy some creams.”

Chu Qingning directed them to the adjacent room for the creams.

“Okay.”

Xu Ximin and Xu Xishuang followed Chu Qingyan, while Xu Xiqin approached Chu Qingning’s desk, hesitating.

Chu Qingning finished writing a prescription for a patient and asked, “Is there something you need?”

Xu Xiqin whispered, “Can we talk privately?”

Chu Qingning nodded and they moved to a private room.

Once inside, Chu Qingning closed the door, “Go ahead.”

Xu Xiqin lowered her voice, anxious, “Sister Qingning, every time I menstruate, my stomach hurts terribly. Do you have any way to help ease the pain?”

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Chu Qingning likely knew the reason already and said, “Let me take your pulse before saying anything.”

Xu Xiqin hurriedly stretched out her wrist, then looked somewhat anxiously at Chu Qingning.

“It’s alright, don’t worry.” Chu Qingning placed her fingers on Xu Xiqin’s wrist, carefully took her pulse, and said, “There’s no serious issue. I’ll prescribe you ’ some medicine. Drink it for three days, and you’ll be better by next month.” Xu Xiqin happily said, “Thankyou, Sister Qingning.”

Qingning!” The voice of Jiang Zhaoyong came in, causing Chu Qingning to smile involuntarily. She quickly walked out while responding, “I’m here.” Jiang Zhaoyong was waiting at the entrance of the medicinal herb shop. He was tall and lean, wearing a black robe with gold thread edges, exuding a narcissistic personality. With his handsome features and extraordinary presence, he was very attractive to young girls.

Chu Qingning approached Jiang Zhaoyong, “Why are you here suddenly?”

Jiang Zhaoyong looked directly at Chu Qingning, “I’m going to the capital city, just wanted to tell you.”

Chu Qingning was puzzled, “Why are you suddenly going to the capital city?” Jiang Zhaoyong, with mixed feelings, said, “I took two exams a few days ago, one on scholarship and the other on guqin skills. I passed both, and the emperor has summoned me to return to the capital immediately. The dean said the emperor might have some tasks for me.”

Chu Qingning looked reluctantly at him, “What tasks would the emperor have for you? Will you come back?”

“I’m not sure,” Jiang Zhaoyong was uncertain, “No matter what task I’m assigned, I’ll come to see you before I leave. If that’s not possible, I’ll send you a letter.”

“Wait a moment.” Chu Qingning pulled Jiang Zhaoyong back into the house and took out a box from her room, “This is a life-saving pill given to me by my fifth sister, along with many wound medicines. Take them with you just in case.”

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Jiang Zhaoyong took the box with one hand and embraced Chu Qingning with the other, “Qingning, take care of yourself. I’ll come back to find you as soon as I can.”

Chu Qingning’s eyes reddened, “Mhm.”

Chu Qingshuang returned home with a happy face and immediately went to find Chu Qingzhi, “Fifth sister, I have good news.”

Chu Qingzhi was designing new products. With the New Year approaching, she planned to launch some seasonal items to promote their family’s products.

After hearing Chu Qingshuang’s words, she asked, “What’s the good news?” Chu Qingshuang took out a banknote, glowing with excitement, “Fifth sister, this is the dividend from selling the porcelain. Impressive, right?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “More and more impressive.”

Chu Qingshuang handed the money to Chu Qingzhi, “Fifth sister, without you, I wouldn’t even know what I’d be doing now. So, I want to give this money to you as a way to thank you.”

Chu Qingzhi pushed Chu Qingshuang’s hand back, “Keep the money yourself. There are many ways to thank me. If you really want to thank me, how about you cook dinner for me today?”

111 get started right away.” Chu Qingshuang stuffed the money into Chu Qingzhi’s hand and then hurried off.

Chu Qingzhi looked down at the banknote in her hand, smiled, and thought the young girl was quite grateful. It wasn’t a waste of her affection.

She stood up and went to Chu Qingshuang’s room, putting the banknote under her pillow as savings for her dowry.

In the workshop area, all food products that could change packaging had been repackaged. Shen Ruyue had to deal with a lot of feedback letters every day.

Today, she received ten more letters, each stating that after changing the packaging, the products became more popular, especially as gifts, due to the exquisite packaging which added prestige.

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After reading the letters, Shen Ruyue was finally relieved.

Xu Songnian glanced at the letters. He had learned most of the characters and could read a letter without much problem, “Big sister-in-law, the delivery of packaging boxes has arrived. They’re asking for you to receive it.”

Shen Ruyue nodded, “Come with me. You’ll handle the receiving, and I’ll oversee.”

Xu Songnian became nervous, “Big sister-in-law, I’m not yet skilled.”

Shen Ruyue patted Xu Songnian’s shoulder, encouragingly saying, “I believe in you.”

Xu Songnian took a deep breath, “Then I’ll give it a try. Big sister-in-law, if I make a mistake, please remind me immediately.”

Shen Ruyue reassured him, “Don’t worry, I’ll be right beside you.”

The two, along with Xu Wenlin, went out to the front door.

Shen Ruyue handed the receiving form to Xu Songnian. It was a form to fill out during the receiving process, to be compared with the planned delivery list. If there were no discrepancies, the form would be handed over to the other party as a receipt to acknowledge the goods.

Xu Songnian was very nervous during the receiving process, sweating profusely.

The delivery was for small cake boxes, totaling one thousand, a significant amount requiring weighing. Before the weighing, a random inspection of the boxes was necessary to prevent any defective ones from being mixed in.

Random inspections were required for a certain quantity, e.g., thirty inspections for one thousand boxes, taken from different positions.

If any defective products were found, there were two options: either receive each item individually, which could delay the delivery time, or negotiate compensation. All these were regulated.

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Xu Songnian was highly focused, recalling the steps for receiving goods, his palms sweaty…

The goods from their own people wouldn’t be defective, so the receiving went smoothly.

Xu Songnian looked at Shen Ruyue, then signed the receiving form and handed it to Chu Feng, “Brother Chu Feng, the receiving form.”

Chu Feng checked the form, finding no issues, and praised, “You did well, learning to receive goods.”

Xu Songnian finally relaxed and smiled, “Thanks to the big sister-in-law’s teaching.”

Chu Feng encouraged, “Keep it up. Let’s go.”

“Take care.”

Watching Chu Feng and others leave, Xu Songnian turned to Shen Ruyue, smiling broadly, “Big sister-in-law, I’ve learned it.”

Shen Ruyue nodded with a smile, “Practice more in the future.”

Xu Songnian happily agreed, “Mhm.”

After dinner, Chu Qingzhi called Hong Yujun, “Yujun, come here for a moment.”

Coming.” The second batch of yellow rice wine and grape wine were ready to be brewed, just in these two days, at a critical time, Hong Yujun was extremely busy. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

In the room, Chu Qingzhi handed a letter to Hong Yujun, “The young master has replied to your letter.”

Hong Yujun was both shocked and overjoyed, tears welling up in her eyes, “I thought the young master wouldn’t reply to me.”

Chu Qingzhi defended herself, “That’s not the case. It’s just that he’s in a far place, so the reply took some time. Hurry and take it back to read.”

Hong Yujun nodded, “Yes, Qingzhi, I’m going back to my room.”

Chu Qingzhisaid, “Goahead.”

Back in her room, Hong Yujun immediately opened the letter to read it and couldn’t help but exclaim in joy, “The young master will attend my wedding. That’s wonderful, truly wonderful!”

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Everyone came out of their homes to see, and upon hearing Hong Yujun’s words, they were all puzzled. Who was this young master?

Hong Yujun clearly had no intention of explaining and threw herself onto the bed, laughing joyfully.

Listening to Hong Yujun, Chu Qingzhi silently thought it seems she did the right thing to make Yujun so happy!

The dawn was as usual.

Today was the official start of training the parakeets.

Chu Qingzhi’s lips moved slightly, making a sound similar to that of a chickadee, using this method to summon all the parakeets to her.

“From now on, when you hear this sound, it means to assemble. Do you understand?”

All the parakeets raised their heads and looked at Chu Qingzhi in unison, turning their heads from left to right in a straight line.

Then she began numbering them…

“Shuang’er, from now on, you’re number one.” The parakeet next to Shuang’er, “You’re number two.” Then next to it, “You’re number three…” continuing up to number thirty-five.

“You need to remember your numbers.” Chu Qingzhi then wrote the numbers on the underside of the parakeets’ claws with a transparent medicinal liquid. The writing was very small and not noticeable unless looked at closely, making it very discreet.

If they wanted to see the numbers, they just had to wet it with water, and the numbers would reappear.

After all, with thirty-five of them looking quite similar, it would be hard to differentiate without marking them.

“When I call out the numbers, you respond with ‘present’.” Chu Qingzhi then tried calling, “Number one.”

Shuang’er, very clever, immediately responded, “Present!”

“Number two.”

The second parakeet, also an adult and quite smart, responded, “Present!”

“Number three.”

The third parakeet, the husband of number two and very close to her, quickly replied, “Present!”

The rest were all young parakeets.

“Number four.”

The young parakeets had been nurtured with spiritual energy even inside their eggshells, so their intelligence was not low either, responding, “Present!”

One by one, she called their numbers, and all accurately responded.

“Today, I’ll give you a task. Pick anyone in the village to follow, and report back in the evening.”

“If you understand, answer ‘yes’!”

Shuang’er was the first to reply, “Yes!”

Then, one after another, “Yes” responses followed.

Chu Qingzhi rewarded each parakeet with some spiritual energy, then sent them off to complete their task.

In a flash, all the parakeets flew away.

Under the eaves, there was also a young eagle, which had watched the entire training process, tilting its head curiously.

Chu Qingzhi patted the young eagle’s head, “You don’t need to do surveillance. You’re in charge of delivering messages.”

The young eagle flapped its wings, indicating it understood.

Chu Qingzhi turned and picked up the blueprints before heading downstairs.

The blueprints were for the road construction, a task she planned to entrust to Chu Rong. For such a project, a trustworthy person was needed, and Chu Rong was the best choice.

Chu Qingzhi shared her thoughts with Chu Rong, “Dad, that’s the plan.”

Chu Rong agreed without hesitation, “Qingzhi, what should I do now?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “First, gather some reliable and capable people who can work daily. We need to fix the road quickly.”

Chu Rong nodded, “I understand. How many people do we need?”

“Twenty or thirty, but if we can recruit more, that’s also fine. We can start repairing several roads simultaneously.”

“Alright, I got it.”

The father and daughter split up to take action. Chu Rong went to gather people, and Chu Qingzhi headed to the county office to discuss road construction with the magistrate. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

At the county office.

Upon hearing Chu Qingzhi had come, the magistrate hurriedly came out to meet her, “Miss Chu, what brings you to see me?”

Chu Qingzhi explained her purpose to the magistrate.

The magistrate thought to himself that this was indeed a good deed for the country and the people, but how much money would it cost? Shuiyun County wasn’t that wealthy, especially since they had just paid the national tax, and the county office had little money left.

“Miss Qingzhi, I’d love to support your decision, but the county office doesn’t have that much money. Even if I wanted to, I couldn’t help.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “There’s no need for the county office to spend money; we just need the magistrate to show support.”

Interested in such a proposal, the magistrate immediately perked up, “I’m all ears.”

Chu Qingzhi calmly proposed, “Call on the wealthy merchants in the county to donate and make the donation amounts public. During the road construction process, we’ll also publicize the expenditures. I believe many people will be willing to donate.”

Not all businessmen are greedy; there are those who wish to do good for the country and its people. The problem is, in the current environment, most of the money ends up in the pockets of corrupt officials, so who would want to donate?

The magistrate stroked his beard and thought for a moment, “I’m willing to do my part for the people of Shuiyun County.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “Everyone will surely appreciate the magistrate’s efforts.”

With the support of the magistrate and Chu Qingzhi’s own influence, the news of the road construction gradually spread.

Several shopkeepers sat together, drinking tea and chatting.

“Have you heard that Chu Qingzhi is collecting donations from merchants to build roads for everyone?”

“Isn’t she just finding an excuse to make money?”

“Others might, but I trust Chu Qingzhi. Even if she did, I’d still give her my money.”

“That’s true. Without Chu Qingzhi, our entire Shuiyun County would be doomed.”

“I’m planning to donate later, to contribute to the community.”

“I’ll join in, however much or little, it’s the thought that counts.”

“Count me in.”

At the county office’s entrance, a red banner for fundraising was placed to the left, with a table set up in front. Chu Qingzhi sat behind the table, personally overseeing the fundraising.

A large red donation box was on the table, labeled “Donations.”

Next to it stood several small placards, each with a red paper attached. Whoever donated had their name and donation amount written on it, clear and transparent.

The placards could list fifty people, and thirty were already filled. The first was Chu’s Trade, with a donation of one hundred thousand taels.

The second was the Tan family from the west of the city, donating one hundred thousand taels.

The third was the wealthiest Xu family, donating two hundred thousand taels.

A series of donations amounting to one hundred thousand taels each.

In less than half an hour, Chu Qingzhi had collected several million taels of silver. The magistrate was amazed at the donations, marveling at how no one else’s appeal could match Chu Qingzhi’s. Even if the emperor himself had asked for donations, he might not have been able to collect as much.

Yunfei Academy sent Xu Guannan as a representative to donate, contributing one hundred thousand taels and expressing the hope that the road would extend to the vicinity of the academy to facilitate travel for the students.

“Rest assured, all the money will be used for road construction. There are many important traffic routes around Yunfei Academy that I will not overlook,” Chu Qingzhi reassured.

Xu Guannan smiled, “We naturally trust Miss Chu.”

Following that, more wealthy merchants came to donate, quickly filling up the first placard.

In the afternoon, some villagers came forward.

“Miss, we also want to donate.”

“Yes, we might not be able to donate much, but it’s the thought that counts.”

“Even though it’s a little, it adds up. Miss, don’t disdain our small contribution!”

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Chu Qingzhi quickly said, “I won’t think it’s too little, but if your family really needs the money, don’t donate. Keep it for your own use.”

“Miss, rest assured, this is just surplus money from our household. It won’t affect anything.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Then please tell me your names. I’ll also write them on a small plaque so that everyone knows.”

“There’s no need for that. We didn’t donate much.”

“It’s necessary. As long as you’ve donated, your name should be written.”

“Alright then.”

The donations from the villagers were quite substantial, with contributions of one hundred taels, ninety taels, eighty taels, ninety taels…

As Chu Qingzhi made the records, she thought to herself that every era has its patriots and people who love their community. This is great!

When the county magistrate heard that the villagers were donating money, his admiration for Chu Qingzhi knew no bounds. In his heart, getting a single coin from the villagers was harder than reaching the sky, yet now they were willingly offering their money!

After a day of fundraising, more than two hundred people donated, gathering over ten million taels of silver.

The county magistrate was incredulous, “Miss Qingzhi, I have the utmost respect for you. It’s unbelievable.”

“It’s nothing. You flatter me, Magistrate,” said Chu Qingzhi modestly, then got straight to the point.

“We’ll start construction tomorrow, and I’ll personally manage the accounts.” Chu Qingzhi knew that people trusted her, which is why they were willing to donate so much. If there were any discrepancies in the accounts, it would be hard to rebuild trust later. Moreover, managing this project well would greatly benefit Chu’s Trade.

“That sounds great,” agreed the county magistrate, wholeheartedly. With such a large sum of money, entrusting anyone could lead to problems, but Chu Qingzhi was the most reliable.

Under Chu Rong’s arrangement, the main roads in all four directions from Chu Village had begun construction.

The road towards Tongzi County had the most workers. That was the road that had trapped the horse in mud, which became extremely muddy on rainy days. Chu Shi’an also came to help. Chu Rong arranged a relatively easy position for him with comparatively higher pay, taking care of his childhood friend.

Chu Shi’an was immensely grateful to Chu Rong. Without the help of Chu Rong’s family, his and Chu Lan’er’s life would have been much harder.

“Chu Rong, is this road being repaired all the way to Tongzi County?” Chu Rong nodded, “Yes. We sell a lot of goods to Tongzi County. Once the road is fixed, it will be much more convenient to transport goods, even at night.” Chu Shi’an thought about it and agreed. He pulled Chu Rong aside and whispered, “I saw someone from the quarry talking secretly with Chu Mingyuan just now. Be careful.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Chu Mingyuan was the village chief’s son.

Chu Rong became secretly vigilant, “I understand.”

Before long, Chu Qingzhi came over, “Dad.”

Chu Rong went up to Chu Qingzhi, asking with concern, “How’s the fundraising going? How did it turn out?”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “It went smoothly. Everyone supports the road construction.”

“That’s good,” said Chu Rong. “You’ve been working hard all day. Go rest. I’ll take care of things here.”

“Alright.” Chu Qingzhi checked the other three directions before heading home.

In the workshop area.

Hong Yujun prepared a cup of red wine and a cup of yellow wine, placing them on the table, “Qingzhi, try these.”

Chu Qingzhi sat down, picked up the grape wine, and noticed its deep ruby color. It had a rich fruity and alcoholic fragrance. After taking a small sip, she found it slightly sweet, with a smooth and elegant taste, truly top-notch.

Hong Yujun watched Chu Qingzhi nervously, “Qingzhi, how is it?”

She hadn’t tasted grape wine before and didn’t know what good grape wine should taste like.

Chu Qingzhi reassured her by patting her shoulder, “It’s excellent. I haven’t had tribute grape wine, but I imagine it would be similar.”

Receiving such high praise, Hong Yujun was thrilled, “Then it seems I’ve succeeded.”

Chu Qingzhi sincerely said, “It’s truly exceptional.”

Feeling relieved, Hong Yujun’s face lit up with a smile, “I’ve been worried about failing. Now, I can finally sleep well.”

Chu Qingzhi expressed concern, “It’s getting late. Have dinner and rest early.”

Hong Yujun nodded, “Mhm.”

Grape wine was highly sought after in Dalin, yet impossible to buy. Now that Hong Yujun had brewed over five hundred kilos, it was a significant fortune.

Chu Qingzhi wrote a letter to Zhou Xiangfu, inquiring if he wanted the grape wine. Selling it herself would require finding buyers, but handing it over to Zhou Xiangfu would settle everything in one go.

She only wanted to earn the amount she aimed for. How much Zhou Xiangfu sold it for was his business, not hers.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Xiangfu came in person after receiving the letter.

Grape wine was invaluable, and he was eager to see the quality. If it was good, he planned not only to buy it all at once but also to seek long-term cooperation.

“Miss Qingzhi, how much do you plan to sell it for per kilo?”

“Ten taels per kilo.” The cost of making grape wine was only about one tael of silver. Selling it for ten taels meant making a substantial profit.

“Deal!”

Chu Qingzhi casually mentioned, “Old Master Zhou, we’ll also be brewing medicinal wines and fruit wines in the future. You might want to take a look then.”

Zhou Xiangfu assured, “Don’t worry, Miss Chu. Everything from your family is of high quality. If you brew it, I’ll definitely support it first.”

Chu Qingzhi thanked him politely, “Thank you, Old Master Zhou.”

From brewing to selling the grape wine, it only took three days. Apart from the five kilo Chu Qingzhi kept for herself, everything was sold, totaling five thousand five hundred taels.

Chu Qingzhi gave Hong Yujun a bonus of five hundred taels just from the grape wine sales.

Hong Yujun was quite happy and started preparing tools to brew bayberry, Chinese date, pear, and cherry wines. With experience, this time she did everything at once to save time.

Her apprentices, Lin Wanning and SiYuheng, who initially helped Hong Yujun, became interested in winemaking and officially became her disciples.

However, there was too much to do this time, so Chu Qingzhi also came to help occasionally.

In the evening.

Thirty-five parrots lined up in order from “one” to “thirty-five” on a long perch, gazing eagerly at Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi called roll, “Number one.”

Shuang’er responded, “Present!”

“Number two.”

“Present!”

“Number three.”

“Present!”

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“Number thirty-five.”

“Alright.”

Chu Qingzhi was satisfied with the training results. She looked at Shuang’er and asked, “Who did you follow today? What did they do?”

“Chu Junbao. Ate breakfast, moved stones, ate lunch, moved stones, and went home.”

Chu Qingzhi, “…”

Shuang’er was definitely slacking!

She asked number two, “Who did you follow today?”

“Chu Rong. Meeting people, repairing roads, counting money,…”

The more Chu Qingzhi listened, the more satisfied she became. Number two parrot roughly narrated Chu Rong’s entire day’s schedule, “Very good, I’ll reward you with three small caterpillars later.”

Number two parrot cheered, “Great, great…”

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Chapter 780: Where Lies the Dignity

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Shuang’er’s eyes widened for a moment, and then, tilting her head, she excitedly called out, “What about me? What about me?”

Chu Qingzhi responded coldly, “You didn’t complete the task, so there’s no reward.”

Shuang’er flewto Chu Qingzhi’s arm, trying to argue for some benefit, “That’s not fair…”

Chu Qingzhi hadn’t expected Shuang’er to go to such lengths for food, which was a surprise. “If you want a reward, then complete your tasks properly tomorrow, or you’ll get nothing.”

Rules had been set and had to be followed; otherwise, if indulged once, how would she manage the thirty-five parrots in the future?

After awhile of sulking, seeing Chu Qingzhi’s firm stance, Shuang’er reluctantly retreated, but its eyes bore a look of grievance towards Chu Qingzhi. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Chu Qingzhi told it, “You can’t blame me for this; who asked you to be lazy?”

It was a good opportunity to make an example out of one to caution the others!

Seeing Chu Qingzhi’s strictness, the other parrots completely discarded any thoughts of laziness, and none slacked off for the rest of their lives.

Shuang’er felt extremely wronged.

Chu Qingzhi didn’t bother with it any further and continued to ask the other parrots about their tracking tasks for the day.

Except for the overly clever Shuang’er, the other parrots all excellently completed their tasks and were rewarded with little caterpillars.

These caterpillars were snacks that Chu Qingzhi had made for the parrots, created from a mixture of chicken, pork, duck, and greens shaped into caterpillars and then fried. The parrots loved them.

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Shuang’er watched enviously as its companions ate the caterpillars, silently vowing never to be lazy again.

After the parrots had their snacks, Chu Qingzhi set up a new task. Besides gathering intelligence, they also needed to maintain stealth. So, the next mission was…

Within the village’s bounds, parrots numbered one to ten were to hide somewhere the next day, and the rest would search for them. Whoever was found would fail, with the challenge lasting one day.

The food for the failed would be halved until the next success restored it.

The successful ones would be rewarded with ten caterpillars.

Chameleons, being best at hiding, were excited by this task, eager to try their hand at it.

“Alright, everyone rest up and think about where to hide tomorrow. For those who fail, be prepared for your food to be halved.”

This warning quieted the parrots a bit, and after a while, they all flew back to their nests, ready to give it their all.

Chu Qingzhi mused to herself that well-trained animals could be just as useful as humans.

Leaning on the window, she shared the day’s training progress of the parrots with Tang Jinghong.

Tang Jinghong quickly replied…

The two chatted back and forth as usual. After a while, Chu Qingzhi sat down on a chair and continued writing her autobiography.

She had already written more than half of it and would likely finish it in about a month.

Dipping her pen in ink, Chu Qjngzhi pondered what Tang Jinghong’s reaction might be to her story.

With the charity funds in place, Chu Qjngzhi immediately organized people to start constructing roads near Shuiyun County. She publicly announced the daily wages and material expenses, earning widespread praise.

The road construction began on the west side of the city towards the capital. Although it was an official road, it was full of potholes and had not been maintained for nearly a decade.

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Chu Qingzhi, with her commanding influence, merely mentioned hiring workers for road repair, and in less than half an hour, enough people came forward to help, showing great enthusiasm.

With both manpower and funds available, the project progressed very smoothly.

Even a mine owner sponsored bluestone slabs for the road.

While paving the road with bluestone slabs, Chu Qingzhi also took measurements, setting milestones every mile and direction stones at crossroads, doing her best to ensure the project’s success.

Her method of road repair was later imitated by almost everyone, spreading throughout the entire Dalin region.

In the Anhuai Kingdom, capital city, Xun City.

A maid, Fangruo, entered the room and added a rabbit fur cloak to Wu Yaqing, “Princess, be careful not to catch a cold.”

With snow beginning to fall in Anhuai Kingdom by November, the weather turned exceedingly cold.

Standing by the window, Wu Yaqing, now dressed as a princess and adorned with precious jewelry, appeared both cute and dignified, creating a sense of distance.

She wrapped herself in the cloak, asking with a hint of anticipation, “Has Yichen sent any letters?”

Fangruo shook her head, “I’ve been vigilant both inside and outside the palace, but no letters have arrived.”

The disappointment in Wu Yaqing’s eyes was palpable. She sighed and gazed into the distance, “Why hasn’t he written to me for so long? My letters seem to have vanished into thin air. Where has he gone?”

Fangruo, unable to answer, remained silent with pursed lips.

After a while, Wu Yaqing sniffled slightly from the cold, “Go call golden guards.”

Fangruo whispered, “The golden guards were sent away by the queen.”

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Wu Yaqing didn’t know what to say.

The queen disapproved of Wu Yaqing’s relationship with Lu Yichen, thus cutting off all possible means for Wu Yaqing to contact the outside world.

Frustrated, Wu Yaqing stomped her foot, “Why would mother do this?

Saying so, she headed outside to find the queen.

Coincidentally, the queen came to see Wu Yaqing, and the two met at the palace gate.

The queen, in her thirties but well-maintained, looked like a woman in her mid-twenties, very young, dressed in palace attire, and behaving very gracefully, appearing sweet.

But her appearance was deceptive. Although she seemed gentle and beautiful, her personality was fierce and strong-willed. When angered, the queen herself was a queen.

“Mother,” Wu Yaqing quickly stepped back two steps and respectfully performed a courtesy.

The queen slightly frowned. Having been away for so long, it seemed she still hadn’t learned to be steady, “With such a rush, where were you planning to go?”

Wu Yaqing, upset with the queen, replied somewhat sharply, “Mother, did you send golden guards away?”

The queen calmly looked at Wu Yaqing, “I did. What about it?”

Wu Yaqing softened her tone, not daring to confront the queen directly, “Can you return golden guards to me?”

“Why do you need golden guards if you are to stay in the palace?” Suddenly, the queen seemed to realize something, “Packyour things. From today, you will live in my side palace.”

Hearing this, Wu Yaqing dared not cause any more trouble, “Mother, I’ve already grown up.”

The queen sternly said, “Are you not listening to me now?

Wu Yaqing pouted unhappily, “Mother, how will others view me if I, at this age, still live in your palace?”

The queen insisted, “Others are others, you are my daughter, I have to protect you.”

Wu Yaqing was unwilling, “Mother, I’m safe in the palace, I don’t need protection.”

The queen said firmly, “Don’t think I don’t know what you’re planning. There’s no room for negotiation on this matter.”

Wu Yaqing’s pout could have hung an oil bottle, “Mother, you have the palace guarded inside and out, no one can get in.” She paused, “Yichen is not the kind of person you think, otherwise, he wouldn’t have let me return.”

The queen was afraid that Lu Yichen might infiltrate the palace and take Wu Yaqing away secretly. What would become of Yaqing’s reputation then? And what of the royal family’s dignity?

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