On her wedding night, she went into exile with her pharmacy arsenal

Yan Ruyu sent Beibei away, and the eldest lady came again.

Before I even entered the door, I heard her laughter.

Yan Ruyu put down her pen and went out to greet him.

"Mother, why are you so happy?"

The eldest lady held her hand and said, "Yu'er, good news."

"Come in and talk," Yan Ruyu invited the lady in and took off her cloak, "Mother, have a cup of tea first."

The eldest lady took a sip and felt refreshed: "Just now, we got news from the dim sum shop that we received a big order."

Yan Ruyu was also surprised: "So soon? Aren't we officially open for business yet?"

"That's right, that's the good news. It's said that their mistress had eaten our dim sum at someone else's place and praised it highly, so she ordered it. The quantity is very large, and there is everything."

The eldest lady said, handing over the list: "Take a look."

Yan Ruyu took a quick look and said, "It is indeed a lot. There are so many. It doesn't look like they are for you to eat. Are you giving them away as gifts?"

The eldest lady shook her head: "No, there is a wedding to be held at home, and it is used to entertain the guests."

"I see," Yan Ruyu took a pen and made a few small marks on the list, "These types need to be made on the same day, at most one day in advance, but not too far in advance, otherwise it will affect the taste."

"Since they come here because of our reputation, we must not let them down and do our best."

The eldest lady clapped her hands and said, "That's right. The banquet is also a perfect opportunity. If we do well, it will be a good opportunity to promote us."

Now the eldest lady has also learned a few new words and uses them very appropriately.

Yan Ruyu smiled lightly: "Mother is right. I have some free time these two days, so I'll go to the shop and take a look."

"Are you tired? If you are, then you don't have to go. Although we hope that the shop will be a big success, your health is the most important. Anyway, you are no worse off than others now. Just give them something to do and make some money."

The eldest lady is now open-minded. No matter how much money it is, it is better than anything else for these people who have experienced hardships together to be united and live in peace.

"I'm not tired, and I'm happy doing this," Yan Ruyu smiled. "Besides, I can guess who introduced the business to us, so we can't let him down."

The lady didn't expect: "Who is it?"

"It should be Madam Cao," Yan Ruyu said, "I have never given our snacks to anyone else except her."

"Although the shop has held a few days of tasting activities, according to records, most of the people who ate there were ordinary people. Although there were a few wealthy families, they were not strong enough to order so much and hold a banquet for the guests."

"So, it can only be introduced by Madam Cao."

The eldest lady suddenly realized: "That makes sense, it is true. We cannot let down others' kindness, we must do our best."

Yan Ruyu made two more marks on the list: "Make five more pounds of each of these two kinds and send them together when the time comes. Just say that it's for the sake of the introducer."

"Good," the eldest lady clapped her hands and laughed, "Yu'er is thoughtful, this is the way it should be."

The eldest lady was delighted. Yu'er was becoming more and more like a mistress of the family. Whether the family would prosper depended on whether there was a sensible, intelligent and capable mistress.

Yan Ruyu didn't know that the eldest lady's mind was elsewhere, so she asked, "Are Changheng, Qinxiang, and Ruige'er all right?"

"Well, he's doing fine. After going to school, he's not as naughty as before, and he's much more stable. It's worth reading this book."

"And Rui Ge'er, this kid doesn't talk much, but he's really smart. Heng'er said that the teacher often praises Rui Ge'er, saying that he's smart and a good material for studying."

"Qinxiang is amazing, she's just as pretty as the boys. These three kids are more likable than the other."

When it comes to children, the eldest lady can't stop smiling.

"However," she changed the subject, her tone a little heavy, "Even if they are good at studying, I don't want them to pursue a career in government in the future. Although they can learn civil and martial arts and serve the emperor, the emperor's moods are unpredictable, which is also frightening."

"If you have good talent, over time, they are afraid that you will be too successful to be a threat to the emperor. If you don't have good talent, they will despise you for not doing your job well. Some officials may not be able to go home after attending court."

The eldest lady shook her head and smiled bitterly: "Scholars spend more than ten years studying hard to seek an uncertain future."

Yan Ruyu understood her emotions and sorrow. Her husband and son were both loyal to the country without any selfish motives, yet they did not have a good ending.

If she hadn't traveled through time by chance, she would know very well what the situation of the Zhennan Palace was like.

Yan Ruyu filled her teapot and comforted her, "Don't worry, mother. Studying can lead to a career in politics, but this is not the only way."

“Reading helps us understand the truth, distinguish right from wrong, and know honor and disgrace. It allows us to see a wider world and ourselves.”

"Our family is here now, who knows if this is not a blessing in disguise? We don't have to care about the complicated court and the unpredictable people's hearts. We just need to take care of ourselves and live a peaceful life."

"We don't lack money to spend, and we will earn more, but we won't be misers by holding on to our money. We can build a secluded city, reclaim land, and turn wasteland into fertile fields."

"The book not only tells you how to get a job, but also teaches you how to be a good person, how to farm, how to survey, herbal medicine, and so on."

"Children who study well can become agronomists and pharmacists, can do accounting, can cure diseases and save lives, can know how big the sky is, how broad the earth is, how far the stars are, why ships can sail far, and can meet people of different races from us."

The eldest lady's eyes were bright, and her previous gloom was gone as she listened to Yan Ruyu.

As soon as she stopped, the eldest lady hurriedly urged: "What else?"

Yan Ruyu was puzzled: "What else?"

"That's right, the things you mentioned, how big is the sky? How far are the stars? Why can ships sail far away? What do people who are different from us look like?"

Yan Ruyu: "..."

Is this focus a bit off?

Yan Ruyu thought for a moment and said, "Do you know when Princess Ming Zhao completely let go of the past and became good friends with me?"

The eldest lady didn't understand why the topic suddenly jumped to Princess Mingzhao, but she really didn't know and wanted to know.

She shook her head, and Yan Ruyu said, "It started when I gave her a travel journal."

"It records the customs, specialties, human relationships, etc. of many places, which she has never seen in her life. The world is vast, and we should not be confined to the backyard. After reading it, she will let it go naturally."

The eldest lady asked anxiously, "What travelogue? I want to read it, too."

Yan Ruyu: “…Okay.”

After a while, the eldest lady was very satisfied and left with several books, including a picture album, which was actually a collection of photographs. It was a very thick book that included works by world-class photographers.

It was a return gift Yan Ruyu received when she went abroad to protect a national treasure-level photography master and accompanied him to a photography exhibition.