The legitimate daughter returns to the capital and embarks on a splendid life, tearing apart the fak

Yun Jin returned to Jinshu Pavilion, still feeling cold all over. Although she had secretly drunk the spiritual spring water in the palace, she still felt cold, as if the chill seeped into her very bones.

The main problem was the cold weather, and the Taihe Hall was damp and chilly. She felt completely frozen, and she couldn't understand how those people could endure it.

She misses modern down jackets so much that she would definitely make one for herself if she had the chance.

She had hot water boiled, took a long and enjoyable bath, and didn't forget to add some spiritual spring water to it.

The warm water washed over my shoulders, and the chill that seeped into my bones slowly dissipated.

After taking a bath, Chunxi was waiting at the door with a bowl of bird's nest porridge: "Madam sent this over, saying that Miss must not have eaten well tonight, so she sent it to you to fill your stomach."

Yun Jin took a few sips and drank it all. A warm feeling spread from her stomach, and she felt alive again.

She rinsed her mouth, sent Chunxi away, closed the door, and entered the space with a thought.

It's much warmer inside than outside.

The horse saw her and snorted as a greeting; luckily, there was plenty of hay in the space.

On the way from Yizhou, she never forgot to cut grass for the horses. After arriving in the capital, the two dilapidated carriages were first kept at the Zheng residence, and now Shi Yong was driving them all day long.

The hay in the space was left, which is perfect for this horse. When we buy a yard later, we'll have to move the horse out too.

Yun Jin looked at the area on the horse's rump where the hair growth cream had been applied and saw that the stubble had grown longer. Although it was still short, the change was noticeable.

She left the space, put on her cloak, and quietly walked towards the flower room.

Grandma Liu had already fallen asleep, snoring loudly.

Yun Jin reached the edge of her bed and, by the light of the moon, looked at the top of her head. There was indeed stubble growing on her scalp, but it was much shorter than the hair on a horse's rump.

She thought about it and concluded that it must be due to the space.

She returned to the Brocade Book Pavilion, entered the space, added some spiritual spring water to the hair growth tonic and hair growth cream she had made before, mixed them again, and made a new batch before finally lying down satisfied.

The space was warm, so she moved her bed inside and slept soundly through the night.

……

The next morning, Yun Jin had just finished breakfast in Chu Wanqing's room when Chunxi came over and whispered, "Miss, Shi Yong is here. He said he's found a few courtyards and is asking if you have time to take a look."

Yun Jin nodded: "Have him wait at the gatehouse. You'll come with me later."

She didn't want too many people in the manor to know about Shi Yong, so she always said that Shi Yong was Chunxi's cousin, and that he would go directly to Chunxi whenever he came.

After instructing Chunxi, she went to tell Chu Wanqing that she was going out.

Chu Wanqing asked, "What are you going to do?"

"Mother, Grandmother gave me a few shops yesterday, and I'd like to go take a look," Yun Jin said truthfully. "I'll also go to the Zheng family to give Old Madam Zheng acupuncture and chat with Sister Mengyao. I won't be back for lunch."

Chu Wanqing didn't ask any more questions, but only instructed, "Take a few more people with you, go early and come back early, don't linger outside for too long."

Yun Jin responded and, along with Chun happy, asked Chai Qing for two more people, and they went out together.

……

She and Chunxi met up with Shi Yong at the door, and he led the way, taking a carriage all the way to the east of the city.

The three courtyards he found were all in the east of the city.

Shi Yong first went to the brokerage firm and found a broker to come over. The broker took the keys and led Yun Jin to see the house.

The courtyards were all located not far from where Liu Zhixue lived.

After looking at the houses, she finally chose a three-courtyard house with a front yard for entertaining guests, a back yard for living, and a sizable garden.

Although the courtyard is a bit old, it has a good structure and can be moved into after some tidying up.

"How much is this courtyard?" Yun Jin asked.

The broker held up three fingers: "Three thousand five hundred taels. The master needs the money urgently, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to get it for this price."

She nodded: "Can it be any lower? If so, I'll pay in cash. Don't worry, your commission will be three thousand five hundred taels."

Upon hearing this, the broker hurriedly replied, "Yes, yes, I'm confident I can get it done for 3,300 taels. Have Brother Shi Yong come to see me this afternoon, and if it goes through, we'll complete the formalities."

After Shi Yong finished speaking with the broker, the group left the courtyard. Shi Yong then said to her, "Miss, there's one more thing. I've contacted some old friends of mine; they're all very capable. Would you like to meet them?"

Yun Jin thought for a moment: "Take me to see it."

Shi Yong took her to a dilapidated alley in the south of the city. In a drafty courtyard, Yun Jin met those people.

There are eight people in total, including young and old.

When the group saw Shi Yong bring in a well-dressed young woman, they all felt a little uneasy.

Yun Jin glanced at the favorability ratings above their heads; they were all positive. Understanding the situation, she said, "I trust Shi Yong, so I trust you. I can give you food, but you'll have to sign indentures."

The expressions on their faces changed slightly, and they exchanged glances.

Yun Jin continued, "But I'll only sign a five-year contract. After five years, you'll both be free. During these five years, I'll provide you with food and lodging, and pay you a monthly allowance. Think it through before you answer."

The group exchanged glances, then looked at Shi Yong. Seeing him nod at them, they all replied, "Miss, we are willing."

Yun Jin then looked at a girl who hadn't spoken in the corner. She was about fifteen or sixteen years old, so thin that she was just skin and bones, but her eyes were very bright.

"What's your name?" Yun Jin asked.

The girl stood up, her voice weak, but her words were powerful: "My name is Xiaoman. Would you like me, miss? I can do anything, and I'm not afraid of hardship."

Yun Jin glanced at the 48% favorability rating above her head and nodded: "Would you like to come with me?"

Xiaoman's eyes lit up, and she knelt down with a thud: "I'm willing! I'll do anything you ask, Miss!"

"Alright, that's all for today. Sign the indenture, and tomorrow Chunxi will come and take you to the manor."

Yun Jin gave Shi Yong a silver note and told him to go with the broker in the afternoon to transfer the house to his name, and then take them to the newly purchased courtyard to settle down and sign a contract of servitude.

She privately told Shi Yong, "I'm leaving them in your care. Make sure they eat and drink well, and hopefully they'll all be a bit plumper when they come next time. If there's anything you need them to do, just let them handle it. If they misbehave, tell me later."

Before leaving, she said to everyone, "Think about what you can do. I'll come back in a few days."

After leaving the alley, Yun Jin went to a shop that Lan Ying had given her.

The shop is located on the busiest street in the east of the city, with the words "Weicaotang" hanging above the door. It is a pharmacy.

The manager, surnamed Yang, was in his fifties, shrewd and capable. Upon seeing Yun Jin, he respectfully greeted her as "Miss".

Yun Jin strolled around the shop. The medicinal herbs were all available, and there was a doctor taking patients' pulses. Business wasn't booming, but it was doing alright.

"Manager Yang, I won't ask about how the shop is run for now." Yun Jin sat down in the chair. "Bring me the account books on the fifteenth of each month."

Manager Yang quickly agreed.

Yun Jin took another box from Chun happy and placed it on the table: "Inside are the hair growth tonic, hair growth cream, and hair growth pills that I've prepared. They can promote hair growth and darken hair, but they must be used together as a set; none can be missing. Try to repackage them into small bottles and sell them as a set. I want this product to be widely available in the market within a week."

Manager Yang picked up the porcelain bottle and examined it, then hesitated, "Miss, the efficacy of this medicine..."

"You can have someone try it; you'll see results in two days," Yun Jin interrupted him. "As for the price, it's a limited edition. The first set is twenty taels, and the second set is two hundred taels."

Manager Yang was startled: "Miss, isn't this... a bit too expensive?"