The whole family traveled through ancient times to start a new business

The days passed peacefully and steadily, and before I knew it, it was time to go to the capital again.

During this period, the Su brothers secretly dug a cellar and went to the county in batches to buy grain several times.

Before going to the provincial capital, the old lady invited the whole family to sit together for a meeting.

Old Mrs. Su planned to go by herself this time, because Su Yuanyuan told her to go to the city to use the weather forecast to sense the weather in the south. Although it was beyond her range and she could not predict it, she could always have some premonition.

Although we don’t know yet whether her premonition is accurate or not, we have to try it to find out.

Old Mrs. Su had a feeling that this summer would be hotter than in previous years, and that the winter would be very cold. If both of these were as she had expected, then her feeling would be right.

Su Yuanyuan, the mobile warehouse, and Su Zhihao, the escort, must go. In addition, they have to go to the capital city to find a way to sell the sugar and salt.

The Su family also planned to exchange all their banknotes for silver or gold. They all agreed that real gold and silver were more trustworthy than those light pieces of paper.

Old Madam Su asked, "Who wants to go to the capital? Just tell me if you want to go. We have a mule cart now. If it can't fit, we can hire a horse carriage. Anyone who wants to go can go."

After asking this question, all the children in the family did not want to go. The children had never been far away from home, and they all wanted to go out and see the world.

Su Anton also felt that if conditions permitted, it would be okay to take the children out to see the world.

The children in the family all plucked up the courage and raised their hands.

Old Mrs. Su looked at the children with joy on their faces and said, "If you want to go, go ahead!"

This made the children very happy, and they all shouted: Thank you, grandma.

Mrs. Su looked at her two daughters and asked, "Don't you two want to go?"

Su Yijiajia didn't want to go. She thought to herself: It's better for my daughter who has just left home to stay at home less.

Su Yitong wanted to go, but she was old now and was afraid that her mother would not agree to her going out, so she didn't tell her.

Su Yijia: "Mom, I don't want to go. I'll stay at home and look after the house!"

Su Yitong asked embarrassedly: "Mom, can I go?"

"Of course you can't go. Just don't go out alone when you get to the city. It's not safe for girls." Old Madam Su looked at the youngsters who were gathered together and chattering and said, "Children too, don't go out alone. Be careful not to get caught by the beggars and be taken away. Then you won't be able to go home again."

The children in the family hurriedly agreed, fearing that Old Mrs. Su would change her mind and not let them go.

Su Yitong on the side was very happy that she could go along. This was the first time she had traveled far away since she was a child.

Su Anping and his wife took the initiative to stay at home to look after the house. We can’t all go! The family still needs someone to take care of it.

On the second day, the group got up early, hired an ox cart in addition to their own mule cart, and went to the county in a mighty manner.

When they arrived at the county, they hired a horse carriage and added their own mule cart, and both carriages were filled to the brim.

Arriving at the capital city, Su Andong changed the inn this time. It was of similar grade to the last inn. This time, the room he requested had two beds in one room. He requested three rooms in total. The four boys and Su Anyuan slept in one room, Su Ankang and his wife and their two daughters slept in one room, and Su Andong and his wife and the old lady, Su Yitong, and Su Yuanyuan slept in one room.

The next day, several people went to the pharmacy. They would not feel at ease until they had seen a doctor.

This time, Su Anton brought some homemade food to the old doctor, which was a can of beef sauce. This beef sauce was made by Zhou Huilan and was very delicious. Beef is hard to come by. The slaughter of cattle is regulated and it is difficult to buy beef. If it wasn't for the slaughter of cattle in the next village, it would not be available! This was also his way of expressing his gratitude.

Su Anton gave the beef sauce to the old doctor, who gladly accepted it.

The old doctor took Su Anyuan's pulse, changed the prescription, and came back to check his pulse again a month later. This time the monthly medicine fee was 15 taels.

The old doctor said to Su Anyuan: "You are doing well. If you keep it up like this, you can really save some money on medicine."

Su Anyuan sincerely thanked the old doctor. In this month, he could clearly feel that his health was getting better and the pain in his body was gradually decreasing.

The old doctor took Li Hongmei's pulse again and wrote a new prescription, asking her to come back to check her pulse one month later. The monthly medicine cost 2 taels.

The old doctor said to Li Hongmei, "You have taken good care of your body. But your physical foundation is here. No matter how well you take care of it, your body is still worse than that of ordinary people in terms of pregnancy. The matter of having a child depends on fate, so you should not take it so seriously. I'll tell you something you don't want to hear. There are many healthy couples who want to have children but can't. When it comes to having children, we should just do our best and leave the rest to fate."

Li Hongmei's face changed when she heard what the doctor said.

The old doctor looked at her and said, "I didn't say you can't have a baby, but having a baby depends on fate. If you relax, the baby might come."

Li Hongmei nodded. She was now more open-minded than before, but she still wanted a son.

Li Hongmei wanted a son so much for the sake of her two daughters. She had been through a lot, and she knew too well how a woman would be bullied if there was no man in the family. If her daughter didn't have the support of her parents after she got married, she would be bullied.

She thought to herself that she would try again. If nothing happened in the end, then maybe she was not destined to have this child!

After seeing the doctor and getting the medicine, the group went to Ruyifang.

Lan Niang was very satisfied with the ornaments embroidered by Zhao Yun and gave her money happily.

This time, Su Anton took on the same ornaments for his sister-in-law, but this time he extended the delivery period with Lan Niang.

Su An Dong thought that this would take longer and save his sister-in-law from worrying. He would let his sister-in-law embroider slowly when he got home to save her eyes.

Lan Niang also told Su Anton a good news that their Ruyifang was going to open a branch in Qianchuan County, and she would go to Qianchuan County to be the shopkeeper in the future.

Su Anton was happy when he heard this, as it would be a lot more convenient in the future.

There are already several cloth shops in the county, and my sister-in-law and her embroidery products were sold there before. I just came across Ruyifang when I came to the capital, and I think it's pretty good. The price is fair, and it doesn't look down on people. It's suitable for long-term cooperation.

After saying goodbye to Lan Niang, he left Ruyifang and returned to the inn.

The old lady called all the children to her side and said: "Grandma will give each of you one tael of silver."

Su Ankang wanted to stop them: "Mom, that's too much. Just give a few dozen coins each."

"When you go out, you must have money. Take the children for a walk on the street later." While handing out silver, he said, "If you see something you like, you have money in your hand, so buy it if you like it. It's a rare trip out of town."

When it was sent to Su Anyuan and Su Yitong, they refused. They are elders!

Su Anyuan: "Mom, I don't need it. I'm already that old."

Su Yitong: "Mom, I don't want it anymore."

Old Madam Su stuffed the money between the two and said, "No matter how old you are, if you're not married, you're just a child."

Su Zhicheng echoed from the side: "Yes, little aunt, we are the same age. If you don't want it, then I can't want it either."

Su Yitong glanced at Su Zhicheng with a reproachful look and said, "How can it be the same? I am your aunt, the elder."

Su Zhicheng smiled innocently.

The children who got the money were very excited and wanted to go shopping. They hadn't had lunch yet, so they could go to the street to eat something delicious.

The adults thought that since it was a rare trip, they should take them out for a walk. After reaching a consensus, the group went shopping in a mighty manner.