Great Zhou: Emperor Wu, I need to check your taxes.

"This...this won't trouble Miss Li..." Su Qingtan forced a smile, which looked worse than crying.

"The eldest brother is like a father, and the eldest sister-in-law is like a mother. This matter... I'll have to be the one to oversee it."

"Haha, we'll see when the time comes!"

Seeing Su Qingtan's frustrated and conflicted expression, Li Hong'er was in a great mood and laughed as she pushed open the door and left.

Su Qingtan was left alone in the room, looking at the document, her heart filled with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow.

……

As dusk fell, the setting sun shone like blood.

Lin Yun felt refreshed after his sleep and stretched as he sat up.

After stretching his muscles and bones, the flow of true energy within his body became smooth, and his cultivation at the second level seemed to have improved slightly.

He walked to his desk, took out the Xuan Tie Hundred Herbs Cauldron, and began to take stock of his possessions.

"There are still some medicinal herbs left from the last purchase."

"Three qian of Angelica sinensis, two qian of Rehmannia glutinosa, one liang of Lycium barbarum..."

"It seems we can make a few more Wuji Baifeng Wan pills, and the rest is enough to make some Liuwei Dihuang Wan..."

"Liuwei Dihuang Pills... This Mr. Zhao really left me something good."

Lin Yun stroked his chin, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

This stuff was a rare commodity in this era, especially for high-ranking officials and nobles whose bodies had been ruined by wine and women; it was practically a miracle drug.

If you take it to the black market or sell it to Tingfeng Horse Manor, you can definitely get a lot of money.

"Money..."

Lin Yun touched his chest again.

The thousand strings of cash I smuggled from the Chang Le gambling den last night didn't end up in the inner guard's tent. Adding to that my previous savings, and that jade thumb ring that ended up back in my hands after all the twists and turns...

All told, the cash flow is around two thousand guan.

"Two thousand strings of cash is enough to try refining a batch of genuine Lesser Rejuvenation Pills or Qi-Replenishing Pills."

A glint of light flashed in Lin Yun's eyes.

Only this kind of pill that can directly increase one's true qi cultivation can help one break through the bottleneck of the third realm.

I have the Qi-boosting pills on hand, and the formula has been obtained through Tianyan scanning.

The Lesser Rejuvenating Pill is mentioned in the book. It is said to be more effective than the Qi-Boosting Pill, but it has more toxic side effects. You need to get one pill or obtain the formula.

Anyway, no matter how I look at it, I have to go out and find a proper businessman to study it.

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door.

"Yunlang, are you awake?"

Su Qingtan pushed open the door and entered, holding a red contract in her hand, her face beaming with joy.

"Look! The former owner of Huanhua Lane just brought over the land deed and house deed, saying that all the money has been settled and we are now the proper owners of that shop!"

"That's great! With this shop, our Lin family will have a stable income every month from now on, and we won't have to worry about running out of money anymore!"

Seeing his sister-in-law's genuine smile, Lin Yun felt a warm glow in his heart.

"It's all thanks to my sister-in-law's excellent management of the household," Lin Yun said with a smile.

"I had someone take care of that last night. From now on, this shop will be entirely managed by my sister-in-law. Just use the money she earns to buy me drinks."

"You're such a smooth talker!"

Su Qingtan glared at Lin Yun reproachfully, then tugged at his sleeve.

"Alright, go wash your face. The food is ready. I made your favorite braised pork knuckle tonight."

……

At the dinner table, candlelight flickered and the aroma of food filled the air.

The braised pork knuckle is stewed until tender and flavorful, served with two refreshing side dishes, creating a truly heartwarming meal.

Lin Yun had been starving all day and was now wolfing down his food, his mouth greasy with oil.

Su Qingtan sat beside him, serving him food while watching him eat, her eyes gentle.

As she looked at it, something suddenly occurred to her. Her chopsticks paused for a moment, and she asked, seemingly casually:

"By the way, Yunlang, last night... Chuntao told me that you seemed unwell in the study?"

"Cough cough cough!"

Lin Yun almost choked on a piece of meat he had just swallowed, and coughed violently twice.

Most afraid of the air suddenly quiet.

Su Qingtan quickly patted his back to help him catch his breath, but her eyes still held a hint of inquiry and worry.

"That girl may be a bit naive, but she told me you were covered in sweat and... and seemed to be in a lot of pain."

A blush crept onto Su Qingtan's face, and her voice grew softer and softer.

"Tell your sister-in-law the truth, did you suffer some hidden injury at the magistrate's office? Or... is there some unspeakable secret?"

Lin Yun took a big gulp of water before he could finally catch his breath.

Looking at my sister-in-law's concerned yet somewhat strange gaze, I felt a chill run down my spine.

How do you explain this?

It's said that because he ate the elixir of immortality, he sometimes acts like the bulls and stallions in the livestock shed.

That sister-in-law must have thought she was a pervert!

"No! There are absolutely no hidden injuries!"

Lin Yun shook his head vigorously, his face turning a deep purplish-red, and stammered:

"It's just... it's just practicing martial arts! Yes, something went wrong during my practice, my qi and blood were churning, and... I got a bit too hot."

"Is she easily angered?"

Su Qingtan nodded thoughtfully, her gaze involuntarily drifting downwards.

But after only one glance, she quickly looked away as if she had been burned, her ears turning bright red instantly.

"Then...then you should eat more vegetables to reduce internal heat."

She hurriedly picked up a large mouthful of bright green vegetables and stuffed it into Lin Yun's bowl, then lowered her head to eat her rice, never daring to mention the matter again.

Lin Yun looked at the mountain of vegetables piled up in her bowl, feeling like crying but having no tears left.

This misunderstanding seems to be getting deeper and deeper...

……

After dinner, in the main room of the Lin residence, a basin of steaming water emitted wisps of white smoke.

Lin Yun squatted in front of the bed, rolled up his sleeves, and gently lifted Su Qingtan's slightly cool jade feet with both hands, placing them into the water.

Is it hot?

"Not too hot, just right."

Su Qingtan lowered her head, her cheeks flushed pink from the steam, and her beautiful eyes looked at Lin Yun, who was focused on washing her ankles, her gaze so tender it was almost dripping with water.

Since that first medicinal bath, it has become an unspoken habit between the two of them.

In this chaotic world, one is the pillar supporting the household, and the other is a virtuous wife managing the household affairs.

This basin of hot water washes away not only the weariness of the body, but also the warmth of the two people relying on each other for survival.

After helping his sister-in-law to bed, Lin Yun returned to his room, but he couldn't fall asleep at all.

He closed the doors and windows, took out the Xuan Tie Hundred Herbs Cauldron, took a deep breath, and began refining pills.

With the assistance of Tianyancha's internal audit function, his control over the heat and medicinal properties was almost precise to the millimeter.

With his powerful understanding of the pharmacology of the Longevity Pill, these ordinary Black Chicken White Phoenix Pills and Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pills underwent miraculous changes in his hands.

Half an hour later.

Lin Yun looked at the newly made pill in his palm.

The three Wuji Baifeng Wan pills were as translucent as red agate, with a faint, exotic fragrance.

Five Liuwei Dihuang pills, as black as ink, yet faintly shimmering with golden light.

[Audit Target: Improved Version of Elixir]

[Asset Assessment: 300% more effective than similar pills on the market. Extremely low side effects.]