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

This time, Governor Cao left the chair again—but he didn't stand up, he slid down.

Huo Changhe was stunned and asked with concern: "Are you okay?"

Governor Cao did not care about his embarrassment and stood up: "No, it's okay. Did I hear it wrong? The prince said... gold mine?"

"Exactly."

Huo Changhe nodded in affirmation: "You heard it right. A gold mine has been found in the manor that the princess just bought outside the city. I am just about to arrange for someone to handle this matter."

"This matter needs to be done in secret, at least in the early stages. I have limited manpower around me. Besides, this mine is in Youcheng, so of course I have to inform Governor Cao, and Governor Cao should also have a role."

Governor Cao's heart was pounding. He certainly understood that the words "not having enough manpower" and "he had a share in the territory" were just Huo Changhe's humble words.

If he had a share of everything in Youcheng, he would have become rich long ago.

Governor Cao felt a little dizzy, his heart was beating a little fast, and there was some sweat on his forehead.

There was no speech for a moment.

Huo Changhe and Yan Ruyu did not rush him and waited for him to recover slowly.

After a long while, Governor Cao finally said, "Gold mines... I dare not be greedy. I will listen to your arrangements and distribution. I will also take half of what I earn and use it for the people's livelihood in the city."

Everyone loves money, but one should not be too greedy, otherwise disaster will occur.

Governor Cao comforted himself that his daughter was safe, his grandson was adorable, and the family was worry-free. He would return to Shencheng as soon as the weather got warmer. His wife loved him deeply, and the couple had no worries about food and clothing. No matter how much wealth they had, they would still live in the backyard of the yamen and have three meals a day.

At my age, I no longer take concubines - of course, I never took one when I was young.

It always hurts to give away half of the money you have earned, but once you say it out loud, you feel calm and peaceful.

Yan Ruyu nodded and said, "I admire Governor Cao, but that's another story. For now, please select some trustworthy people, at least 20 people, to familiarize yourself with the situation first, and then arrange for them to take turns after the prince has made arrangements."

Governor Cao repeatedly said yes. His heart was in a mess, but his mind gradually became clear. As for the matter on Huo Changhe's side and the matter on Yan Ruyu's side, one needed to be kept secret for the time being; the other needed to be kept secret from beginning to end.

Yan Ruyu's matter was actually relatively easy to deal with. He just arranged for capable yamen runners to handle the matter, to investigate and to register. He didn't tell anyone the real purpose, so naturally no one would think of transforming West City.

I have to go back and discuss Huo Changhe's matter with Cui Chong. Cui Chong has to arrange the manpower.

Governor Cao came for something and left with a lot on his mind. When he left, he forgot to call Madam Cao. He only remembered when he saw the carriage at the door.

The person who came to see him off said, "Sir, the princess just said that she wants to keep Madam Cao for a while and send her back later. Please rest assured, sir."

Governor Cao rode the carriage back to the yamen without worry and got to work without stopping.

Yan Ruyu went back to the yard, changed her clothes, let her hair down, picked some red fruits from the space, and packed some fresh fruits, seafood and flowers given by the abbot. This time when she went to the farm to see the abbot, a lot of things had grown in the abbot's space.

Yan Ruyu told him that if he was willing to stay on the farm for a long time, the things in the space should be used by the people on the farm first. After all, the weather has not warmed up yet and nothing grows on the ground. If two teams of people are arranged to come, someone will need to deliver food and drink.

With dozens of people, delivering vegetables and meat frequently is a big deal, and it is hard to say that it will not be discovered once.

If the abbot was here, it would be different. The things in the space would be enough for them. Even if they were not enough, it would not arouse suspicion if he came out to purchase them.

Yan Ruyu felt that the abbot really played a big role this time.

There has to be some reward.

First take the basket and go to the eldest lady's yard to meet Madam Cao.

Madam Cao didn't know that Governor Cao had already left, and was chatting happily with the first lady.

Seeing Yan Ruyu coming, he quickly greeted her.

"Madam, you don't have to be polite. Sit down and talk." Yan Ruyu put the things on the table. "They are the usual ones. Madam, take them back later. Don't be disgusted."

Madam Cao smiled and said, "How could I dislike it? Princess, you can't buy these things even if you have money. I know."

"Apart from anything else, drinking the water boiled from those red fruits can help me sleep soundly. My little grandson is white, plump and never gets sick."

Yan Ruyu smiled and said, "Since Madam likes it, please come to our house often. I will never let you go back empty-handed."

The three of them laughed in unison.

After chatting for a while, Yan Ruyu asked, "Madam Cao, have you ever seen Sima Shen's wife?"

Madam Cao thought for a moment and said, "I have seen her before. She is a beauty, but she is also very cold. I have seen her before, but in fact, it was only when my master invited Sima Shen to our house and held a welcoming banquet for him when he and his wife came."

"I haven't seen her since then. I sent her two invitations, but she was sick and didn't come. She asked her maid to send gifts back. After that, I didn't bother her anymore."

"It's just a gift during the New Year holidays, that's all."

Yan Ruyu thought thoughtfully: "Is she not feeling well?"

"This," Mrs. Cao smiled and shook her head, "This is the reason for not coming to the appointment, but I don't know if it is true or not."

Mrs. Cao spoke more objectively, stating facts without adding her own judgment.

"However, the couple should have a good relationship. I heard from the adults that Sima Shen often went to the breakfast shop to buy breakfast."

In ordinary families, there are many people who come out to buy what the owner wants to eat, but it is rare to see people like Sima Shen who go out to buy things in person, and it is usually men who buy things for women.

"They didn't have an easy life either," Mrs. Cao sighed. "He came from Shencheng when Shen Huaixin was still around. My family was bullied, let alone him."

"In fact, I later thought that it was right for Madam Shen not to come out often, so that Shen Huaixin wouldn't make up stories and cause trouble for no reason. If she doesn't go out, doesn't show up, and doesn't come forward unless necessary, what excuse does he have?"

The eldest lady snorted, "Shen Huaixin is really a piece of shit. He has bullied so many people."

Madam Cao suddenly thought of something: "Come to think of it, there was indeed one time when Shen Huaixin called some of their military officers to go hunting, and Sima Shen was among them. They didn't notify them in advance, but just took the initiative and dragged them along on the way."

"Mrs. Shen was also in the carriage at the time. I heard that, too," Mrs. Cao pursed her lips and smiled, "My master is a civil servant, and he was weak at the time, so he was not invited to such an occasion."

"I heard that Sima Shen didn't want to go and was ridiculed by Shen Huaixin. It was Madam Shen who spoke up. She looked so weak, but she actually confronted Shen Huaixin."

"Shen Huaixin was so embarrassed at the time that he was already angry. However, in the end, it seemed that he was able to hold back temporarily because of Madam Shen's family background."

"Maternal family background?"