The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 263

Chunnuan is always a person of her word.

For the past three days, she did not return to the Zhao family, but instead worked with Chun Ning at the pharmacy making various pills.

He even worked late into the night, explaining the effects and uses of various pills to Chun Ning as he worked, and making Chun Ning repeat them to see if he remembered them.

It turns out that keeping him busy is the only way to get things going.

Just as his mother said, he seemed a little absent-minded when he saw Chun Ning that day, but after he got busy, he returned to normal.

"Get a good rest tonight, and meet up with Master Zhou's caravan at Xiao Family Wharf first thing tomorrow morning." Chun Nuan said, "This is your first time traveling far from home, so you must follow the leader's instructions and not act impulsively or make decisions on your own."

"Understood, elder sister."

Chun Ning glanced at the moon in the sky, her lips moved slightly, but she didn't say anything in the end: "Sister, then I'll go back and rest first."

"Go."

Judging from his expression, Chun Nuan knew that his mind was not at home again.

"Aunt Wu".

"Second Miss, what are your orders?"

Aunt Wu quickly came over.

Is the front door locked?

"It's locked," said Wu Ma. "Is the second young lady heading back to town? It's so late, why don't you stay the night?"

“I’m not going back to town,” Chunnuan said. “Give me the key.”

“This…” Wu Ma thought for a moment, realizing that she was a servant and the second young lady, though married, was still a mistress, so she could do whatever she was told and quickly handed her the key.

Spring is here, and I'm sleeping soundly with my keys in my pocket.

She refused to believe that she couldn't stop this kid's outrageous behavior.

Early the next morning, Chun Nuan personally led Chun Ning to Xiao Family Wharf to meet with Leader Yu of Zhou Qiye's caravan.

“My younger brother has never traveled far before, so I’m grateful for Uncle Yu’s help along the way.”

"Miss Xiao, you're too kind. We will definitely take good care of Young Master Xiao."

Spring warmth was grateful to him, so she gave him a pot of wine.

"This is my own brew. Uncle Yu can have a couple of sips on the road to relieve his fatigue."

"Miss Xiao, you're too kind."

Uncle Yu happily accepted it; anything Miss Xiao had given him must be extraordinary.

As for the extra young man on the road, what does it matter? Young men aren't as delicate as girls. They can go where they want and stay where they want. It's just one more person; he doesn't have to carry them.

"Chuning, listen to Uncle Yu's instructions on the way."

"Yes, elder sister, Chun Ning understands."

"Also, it's always good to stay at home, but it's always difficult to go out. Remember, when you encounter problems, listen to Uncle Yu's advice and don't make decisions on your own."

"When you're traveling, don't try to be a good person. Your greatest ability is to protect yourself. Protecting yourself means not causing trouble for your fellow travelers."

"Okay, elder sister, Chun Ning understands."

Chun Ning agreed verbally, but her mind had already wandered far away.

I haven't seen Xia'er for three days. I wanted to go see her last night, but the gate was locked. Aunt Wu said that my older sister had taken the key.

He always felt that his older sister knew something, but she wouldn't tell him, which made him very uneasy.

"Sister, I'm leaving now."

"Well, pay attention to safety on the road."

Chunnuan was still worried about sending Chunning to the northern desert, so after seeing him off, she turned around and went into the teahouse next door.

"Third Young Mistress".

"Did you see it clearly?"

"I see clearly now, I recognize Young Master Xiao."

"Just protect him secretly along the way. As long as there is no danger to his life, don't show up. Let him bear all the hardships and fatigue himself."

"Yes, young mistress."

This master's ideas are truly unique. Young Master Xiao is traveling with the Zhou family's caravan, so there's basically no danger, making this journey quite easy. Watching Luo Qi set off with the caravan in the distance, Chun Nuan let out a long sigh.

People really can't be spoiled; this kid needs to be toughened up.

Otherwise, I really wouldn't have known he would be so confused!
Since he's forcing himself to suffer when he can't, then let him suffer to the fullest this time!

"Third Young Mistress".

Luo Liu went up to the teahouse to greet them.

"Sit down. Have you found out?"

“I found out,” Luo Liu said. “The woman lives in the sixth room on the east side of Yanyu Lane. She is a prostitute.”

As expected, Aunt Luo's information was correct.

"That girl's name is Xia'er. Her biological father is unknown. She looks like her mother and is quite beautiful."

I don't want to hear any of this spring warmth. How can you earn a living without some looks?

She wanted to know whether she had accidentally provoked Chun Ning or if it was intentional.

"Taking over the young master must have been premeditated."

what?
Chunnuan's eyes widened.

They definitely had ill intentions!
"Being instructed by someone?"

"No, I lurked on the rooftop and listened for two nights. It was the woman who wanted her daughter to become the top courtesan, but the girl named Xia'er was unwilling. So she said she wanted a large dowry, two thousand taels of silver."

And then you chose Chun Ning?

Are people stupid and rich?

"The person was indeed chosen by that girl named Xia'er. She thought the young master was handsome, from a good family, and might even take her away from here, so..."

Haha, that's really wishful thinking!

Why do people think the Xiao family can accept someone like her?
She was smart and beautiful, but unfortunately, she was born into the wrong family, and her desire to change her fate was doomed to fail.

"Let someone take her as a concubine."

It wasn't that Chunnuan was heartless, but rather that being merciful to the enemy was being cruel to oneself, and keeping her around would only bring trouble.

She didn't scheme against Chun Ning. If it were just a matter of young love between a boy and a girl, Chun Nuan would have shown some kindness.

However, she schemed against Chun Ning.

Anyone who dares to plot against Chun Ning will have to bear the consequences of their failed scheme.

The woman wants money, and the girl wants a title, so let's grant her that wish.

"Yes, little one, let's do it right now."

In Changzhou, there were a few lecherous young men.

Luo Liu said it would only take an hour to get this done.

Sure enough, an hour later, Chunnuan saw a sedan chair being carried past the teahouse.

"It was the fourth young master of the Lan family. He already had six concubines in his household. He gave the woman two thousand taels of silver, and she happily helped the girl into the sedan chair."

"That's fine, it's what they wanted."

Although the Xiao family has fallen on hard times, they are not people that can be taken advantage of by just anyone.

Chun Ning, that idiot, still thinks that she's sincere towards him?
They probably knew her background was shameful and that she had never dared to mention it to her family.

By the time he returns from the northern desert four months later, this girl named Xia'er should already be pregnant with Lan Si Shao's child.

It wasn't that Chunnuan was heartless to break them up; it was that she had to do it!
The Xiao family will not tolerate the slightest bit of filth.

Chun Ning may be confused for a while, but she cannot be confused forever.

His wife could come from a humble background, but she must come from a respectable family.

Spring warmth quietly resolved such a major hidden danger, which was a relief.

Fortunately, Zhao Minghua left her some people before going to Beijing, otherwise she would have had a headache dealing with it herself.

Suddenly, I really miss Zhao Minghua.

When people are around, they can be a bit annoying, but when they're not around, you miss them terribly.

I wonder what he's been up to in Beijing this time?