Quick Wear: Who said soft girls have to be obedient! biu!

Chang An bowed to Gu Zhen respectfully and said, "Madam Wen, I am here to give you a gift at the behest of my master."

After hearing him say this, Gu Zhen realized that the two families had such a deep connection.

In the original plot, if Wen Zhao was alive and went to the capital in the future, with such a senior brother to take care of him, his future would be limitless.

This Xie Songhan is the current emperor's confidant.

However, Gu Zhen had no plans to open a business in Qinghe Town. She said bluntly, "My brother will be home soon. He may have to rush to the capital to prepare for the exam soon. We may not stay here for long."

"It's okay. The master said that this shop is given to you. Whether you sell it, open a shop, or collect rent is up to you. You don't need to tell the master."

Gu Zhen knew that the man really wanted to give it to her, so she didn't refuse and took it generously: "Then thank you for me, sir. I will visit you again when my brother comes back."

Chang An nodded in agreement, jumped on his horse and rode away.

Gu Zhen looked at the deed in his hand. It was a shop on East Street in Qinghe Town. It was a bustling and prosperous place. It was indeed a good location. Even if he collected rent, he could support a family.

In addition, there was one hundred taels of silver.

How could she not be considered Xie Songhan's savior? You have to know that because the poison was so strong, the male protagonist suffered from coughing from then on, and the female protagonist was injured because she tested poisons and drugs for him, which led to her narrowly escaping death during pregnancy and childbirth.

Gu Zhen felt at ease accepting the gifts.

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Gu Zhen rented out the shop, and she went to the official road to set up a stall to sell wontons as usual, but she set up the stall a little later than usual and closed it a little earlier.

There were many guests that day, and Gu Zhen was busy working in an orderly manner. The steam from the big pot made her face look red.

Gu Zhen wore a light blue dress and had a towel around her neck to wipe the sweat off her face when she felt hot.

Not far away on the official road stood a man, tall and slender, with clear features and tears in his eyes.

It was the second son of the Wen family, Wen Zhao, who had just returned home from Bailu Academy.

The little boy has grown into a man of great ability. When he sees his elder sister-in-law who has given everything for him, he can't help but feel guilty.

Thinking that the tuition in the academy was earned by his eldest sister-in-law working hard from dawn to dusk, Wen Zhao couldn't help but clench his fists.

He calmed down, strode to the stall, and shouted excitedly, "Sister-in-law, Zhao is back!"

Gu Zhen turned around upon hearing that and couldn't help but smile. This smile was like a blooming spring flower, attracting everyone's attention.

Frequent customers all know that the proprietress of the wonton stall is beautiful but doesn't like to smile much, and she often pinches her waist to argue with them. When they saw this smile today, they were stunned.

No wonder some people spend thousands of dollars to get a smile, it’s really worth it!

Wen Zhao was also stunned for a moment. He hadn't seen his sister-in-law for three years, and he felt that something was different about her. The image didn't match the image in his memory.

It seems that after three years of hard work abroad, I have changed a lot.

Gu Zhen walked over and took Wen Zhao to look at him. "You've grown taller, thinner, and your appearance has changed. Are you doing well in Lin'an? How are you eating? How are you sleeping?"

"Everything is fine. Thank you for your concern, Sister-in-law." Wen Zhao could not hide his joy of returning home. He also had some news to share with her. "Sister-in-law, I passed the provincial examination and got first place!"

The provincial examination was not held in Qinghe Town. Wen Zhao returned only after taking the examination. If he did not get any results, he would not be ashamed to see his elder sister-in-law, nor would he have the face to continue studying. It would be better for him to open a shop and do business with his elder sister-in-law.

Gu Zhen knew the result long ago, but she was still very happy. She felt like she was buying stocks. No wonder those masters and gentry liked to find scholars as their sons-in-law.

This is the only chance for ordinary people to turn their lives around. If there is an official in the family, what would be inconvenient?

Before she could express her happiness, the guests nearby could no longer sit still and all stood up to bow to Wen Zhao.

"My apologies, it turns out to be Mr. Jie Yuan!"

"It's incredible, Mr. Gu, you finally got the moon through the clouds!"

Gu Zhen was very happy. With a wave of her hand, she decided that all the bills for today would be paid by Madam Gu!

The congratulations from the crowd became even more sincere. It was getting late, so Gu Zhen did not receive any more guests. He packed up the stall with Wen Zhao and planned to go home early.

"Sister-in-law, I'll do it. You take a rest." Wen Zhao took over the burden. "When I grow up, I can help you with things. I can make money by copying books, painting, and annotating articles for others. You don't have to work so hard in the future."

Seeing that he was thin but strong, Gu Zhen confidently placed the burden on his shoulders.

His eyes fell on Wen Zhao's hands, and he found that although his hands were slender and beautiful, they were a little rough. He couldn't help asking, "Do you often do housework in Lin'an? I remember when you left, I bought a book boy for you."

Actually, the original owner was quite nice to her younger brother. After all, if she was betting, she had to pay something. In addition to the annual salary, she also bought a servant just to let Wen Zhao study with peace of mind.

Wen Zhao smiled. It was only when he arrived in Lin'an that he realized what prosperity was and realized how hard life was. To study in the academy, the tuition alone was not enough.

Not only do I need living expenses and accommodation fees, I also need to pay my servant a monthly salary and provide him with food, clothing, shelter and transportation.

In addition, books, pens and ink are all very valuable.

When it comes to studying, you have to have books to read, even if you have to study hard.

How could Wen Zhao ask his sister-in-law for the money? He had to find a way on his own. Soon he sold his indenture to his servant, and studied while copying books for others.

Sometimes he also helped several rich young men in the academy with their homework. The servants around these young men were all richer than him, and when they were lazy, they would ask others to help them wash clothes. Now Wen Zhao could write in several scripts and wash several kinds of silks and satins.

He is a scholar, but he is not aloof or rigid. He feels embarrassed to talk about these things, for fear that his eldest sister-in-law will scold him.

Gu Zhen didn't know that Wen Zhao was "working and studying". In fact, the original owner had money. Not to mention that the father-in-law of the Wen family was an old scholar and had a lot of savings in the family, the court also compensated some money after her husband Wen An died. It's hard to say that these things belonged to the original owner alone, right?

She touched her nose and said, "Sister-in-law, I didn't know that Lin'an's expenses were so high. If you had told me earlier, I would have asked someone to bring some money to you. We have some savings at home, and I've made money from my business."

"I'm not a child anymore, and I should contribute to the family. How can I just rely on my eldest sister-in-law for help? You're alone at home, and the expenses are high..." Wen Zhao's words were lingering on Gu Zhen's face.

In fact, he had noticed a long time ago that his eldest sister-in-law was still wearing the same clothes she wore when she got married three years ago. She didn't have a hairpin on her head, and her face was not made up.

"Sister-in-law, you are young, buy yourself whatever you like. Now that I have passed the imperial examination, I can support you as a teacher even if I don't continue my studies. There is no need to be so frugal."

Gu Zhen smiled and said, "Don't say that. Your sister-in-law is waiting for you to pass the exam and ask for an imperial decree for me!"

The best result is getting three honors in the imperial examination.

Seeing his elder sister-in-law’s trust in him, Wen Zhao blushed and swore in his heart that he would study harder and not let his elder sister-in-law down.