Forced to be a concubine, I went to my husband's place to become a wealthy merchant

Chapter 42

Liusu was sure that the master would agree to the first four items, but the last one...she couldn't make the decision. However, she didn't respond immediately, and only said: "I will report the master's original words and give you a reply later."

Liusu wanted to meet Ye Xi the next day to get an answer, but Ye Xi said that she could not go out frequently, so she asked Liusu to meet at the same time five days later. In fact, Ye Xi had selfish motives. First, she wanted to delay the next meeting with the nobleman as much as possible, and second, she wanted to find an excuse to go out five days later.

Liusu reported Ye Xi's request to her master truthfully. The master sneered and agreed without hesitation, saying, "She is just a little bit pretty. Does she really think she is a stunning fairy that people can't forget? What a joke!" Then he walked away. Liusu said nothing.

In addition to serving Pei Zhu medicinal food, Ye Xi also read books to relieve her boredom. Pei Zhu had survived the most painful days, and with the continuous intake of medicinal soup and supplements, his complexion had improved a lot, but he still couldn't walk and had to lie down. After Ye Xi finished reading, she looked at the account book. In the past few days, she had basically spent all of this month's household expenses on buying medicine and supplements for Pei Zhu. She had to calculate how much money was left so that she could allocate it reasonably.

"What is Xi Niang busy with?" Pei Zhu saw Ye Xi looking at the booklet seriously, but she was not reading to him.

"I'm looking at the account book. I think this month's expenses will be overspent. I have to save money from now on." I'm so worried. Ye Xi said the last sentence silently in her heart.

"I didn't think it through. I will give more household allowance in the future to deal with this eventuality. Let Douzi come over, and I will ask him to find Manager Wu to deliver this month's money in advance." Pei Zhu coughed twice after he said this.

Ye Xi hurried forward to help Fu Shun, and then said: "Husband, don't worry, the remaining money is enough, just don't spend it carelessly, you should take a good rest." Ye Xi paused, tomorrow is the day she and Liu Su agreed to go out, so she said: "Husband, the supplements and medicines are almost finished, I have to buy some more tomorrow."

Pei Zhu felt sorry for Ye Xi who had been running around all the time recently: "Why do you have to do these things? Just let Chuntao or Douzi go out."

"Douzi's injury hasn't healed yet, let him rest. Besides, he'll be needed when you need help at home. Chuntao, you can ask her to buy some vegetables, but I'm worried she'll get ripped off if she buys these expensive supplements. I'd better let her go. I have to get familiar with Suzhou anyway."

Pei Zhu held Ye Xi's hand and said, "Xi Niang has suffered with me because I am incompetent and have not been able to provide you with luxurious living."

"My husband, please don't say these discouraging words. My husband treats me so well, I am content." Ye Xi couldn't help crying when she heard Pei Zhu's words. Pei Zhu wiped Ye Xi's tears with the back of his finger and coaxed her, "My husband is wrong, I shouldn't say these things."

Ye Xi shook her head and wiped away her tears silently.

The next day, Ye Xi met Liu Su as promised. Liu Su relayed the noble's reply and gave a solution for the third request. After a long silence, Ye Xi said she was willing to give it a try. Liu Su also brought news that the noble wanted to see her. Ye Xi knew she couldn't avoid it, so she said the meeting must be after the matter was settled.

At night, after Ye Xi helped Pei Zhu drink the medicine, she said to him tentatively: "I have been running around a lot these days, and I got to know the proprietress of a bookstore on Guanqian Street. I met her again today. After she knew that I could read, she asked me if I was willing to help out when there was a shortage of manpower. I saw that the reward she offered was quite generous, so I wanted to give it a try. What do you think, husband?"