It was slightly bright, and Guo Taohua made breakfast. Come to the front yard, take down the door panels one by one, open the store door, and start the day's business.

This is a pickle shop located in Sanxiang, Xinmin County.

The three alleys are not lively, but because of the huge traffic in Xinmin County, the business is actually pretty good. There is no problem with the income to support the family.

Back then in Jinzhou, Guo Taohua and Jiang Yan were selected as servants in the Governor's Mansion.

Jiang Yan followed Gu Jiu, while Guo Taohua waited on his wife Xie's yard.

Later, when Jiang Yan entered the palace to be a concubine, she won the limelight.

Guo Taohua followed the Gu family to the capital.

When she was old, the woman in charge matched her and married a peddler.

After marriage, had children, learned how to make pickles from her husband, started as a street peddler, and after years of hard work, finally rented a shop in Sanxiang, Xinmin County, and bought a house with a six-term loan.

Guo Taohua, who was so poor that she could only sell herself as a slave, has finally settled down in the capital and will take root in the capital.

She hasn't been back to her hometown in Northwest China for many years.

Her natal family came to the capital to visit her. She also introduced a coolie job to her natal brother, and the wages were good.

But the natal brothers were worried about the crops at home, as well as their wives and children, so they finally chose to return to their hometown in the northwest.

Guo Taohua is stirring the pickles with a long wooden spoon.

In the lean season, eating pickles is the best meal.

And the pickles can be kept for a long time.

The sound of carriages and horses came from outside the shop.

Guo Taohua thought a guest was coming, so she turned around and prepared to greet the guest with a smiling face.

But when she saw the woman getting off the carriage, she froze in place for an instant.

Jiang Yan walked into the shop with a smile on her face, and asked crisply, How do you sell the pickles?

you you……

Guo Taohua was dumbfounded.

Jiang Yan is obviously dead, who is standing in front of her now?

This pickle is delicious,

It's a bit like the approach in the Northwest. I want all of this jar. Package delivery?

Guo Taohua nodded subconsciously, Send, deliver.

Jiang Yan said: Help me deliver this jar of pickled vegetables to the gate of the third phase, and someone will pick you up. I haven't had breakfast this morning, can I deliver it now?

After finishing speaking, she took out a piece of official flat silver and put it on the counter.

Remember to send it over now. She winked at Guo Taohua, smiled, turned around and left the store, and got into the carriage.

Da da da……

The carriage drove away slowly.

It took a long time before Guo Taohua came back to his senses.

She picked up the Guanping silver and took a bite into her mouth. It was genuine and not adulterated.

Jiang Yan was still alive, and seemed to be living a healthy life.

Guo Taohua felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

But time is limited, she has no time to mourn the spring and autumn, and recall the past.

She talked to the person in charge, put the jar of pickles on the donkey cart, and transported it to the third phase.

Donkey carts are rented.

The store has cooperated with the chariot and horse dealer for a long time, and the chariot and horse dealer gave a very low price, saving them the money to buy a donkey cart.

Guo Taohua's mind was empty and she didn't dare to think wildly.

Because the more she thought about it, the more afraid she became.

She drove the donkey cart to the gate of the third phase, and someone picked her up. It was the maid who followed Jiang Yan before.

She followed the maid, drove the donkey cart, and walked all the way to the third quarter. It felt like a long, long journey, and finally arrived in front of a big house.

The third phase is really big. She secretly sighed.

I didn't expect to be heard by the maid.

The maid laughed at her, Is this the first time you come to the third phase? The house in the third phase is only second to the fourth phase, and it is very expensive. The building where my wife lives has three entrances in total, and there are a few small courtyards, And the garden pool. I'll take you in through the side door.

Guo Taohua smiled awkwardly, and drove the donkey cart into the side door.

The pickle jar was moved away by my own servants.

The maid said to her: You are blessed today. My wife wants to see you. My wife is always generous with her actions. If you speak well, your reward is indispensable.

Guo Taohua twitched the corners of her mouth, not knowing what to say.

The servant girl glanced at her in distaste, as if she was so dull, how could she do business.

Guo Taohua didn't know why she made a deal with Jiang Yan.

She was led by the maid, walked through the garden, the corridor, and finally came to the deep part of the courtyard.

There were crisp laughter in the room.

Even though she hadn't heard it for many years, Guo Taohua instantly recognized the voice as Jiang Yan.

Go in. My wife is waiting for you inside.

Oh! Thank you, sister.

Bah! Who do you call my sister? I don't care how old I am. Call me sister, do you have the nerve?

Guo Taohua's face turned red, and she was teased again by the maid.

Until Jiang Yan's voice sounded again, Is the proprietress of the pickle shop here? Please come in.

The servant girl urged her, Go in quickly.

Only then did Guo Taohua put away her uneasiness and stepped into the door.

Jiang Yan was the only one in the room.

I don't know where the laughter came from before.

Taohua, you're here. You haven't eaten yet, come sit down and have breakfast with me.

Jiang Yan was very enthusiastic, she got up and took Guo Taohua to her seat.

Guo Taohua felt uncomfortable all over, and stared blankly at Jiang Yan, You, are you alive?

Jiang Yan covered her mouth and laughed, Touch my hand, it must be warm. Of course I'm alive. Otherwise, how could I come out in broad daylight.

But, everyone said you were dead. The late emperor gave you a funeral. Guo Taohua was very disturbed and nervous, and wanted to escape from here.

Jiang Yan looked at her and laughed, That's all a blindfold. The late emperor cared about me, fearing that after he passed away, I would be sent to be a nun in the Thanksgiving Temple. You know that I have no children, and concubines without children will be sent to the Thanksgiving Temple For a nun. So the first emperor issued a decree to give me a funeral, in fact, I was asked to get out of the palace and live a good life incognito.

what?!

Guo Taohua was obviously shocked by Jiang Yan's narration.

The late emperor was so kind to you? He even took care of what happened after his death for you.

Jiang Yan nodded repeatedly, lowered her voice, and said mysteriously: This matter is still a secret, and the fact that I am still alive must not be disclosed. Your Majesty does not know the truth. If he finds out that I am still alive, he will definitely send Jin Wuwei I took it and executed me.

Guo Taohua's heart trembled, and she also lowered her voice, Don't worry, I promise I won't say anything, and I will keep my mouth shut.

Good Peach Blossom, I knew you were the best for me. Jiang Yan hugged Guo Peach Blossom very affectionately.

Guo Taohua was stiff and uncomfortable.

These years, I have been living incognito, life is very hard. Finally, let me meet you. You are my dearest and dearest sister. Jiang Yan said emotionally.

Guo Taohua was slightly moved, and she asked with concern: How did you come here all these years? What do you live on? This place...

Jiang Yan said with a smile: I bought this place myself. The place that the late emperor arranged for me was in the south of the Yangtze River, but I'm not used to that place. The climate there is too humid, and I often get sick. If I continue to live, One day I will die in Jiangnan.

So I ventured back to the capital and lived in seclusion. A few days ago, the servant girl in the mansion bought some pickles and came back. As soon as I tasted it, I felt that it was the taste of my hometown. So I drove to the pickle shop early in the morning to have a look. I didn't expect to meet you Taohua, I'm so lucky. It must be God who knows that my life is too lonely, so I met you.

After speaking, Jiang Yan hugged Guo Taohua tightly.

Guo Taohua was a little out of breath.

Swallow, don't get excited.

How can I not be excited. After so many years, I finally see you again. Taohua, do you miss me?

Guo Taohua bowed her head and smiled embarrassedly.

At the beginning, I learned that you entered the palace and were favored by the late emperor. I was so happy for you. Later, I heard that His Majesty gave you to be buried with me. I was so worried. But I can't help you at all. Now I know that you are still alive. , I'm relieved.

Jiang Yan took Guo Taohua's hand, Thank you, Taohua, you are the most kind-hearted. Does the Gu family know about me?

Guo Taohua shook her head, The Gu family doesn't know about your situation. I heard from Qingzhu and the others. Do you remember Qingzhu? The big maid next to Mrs. Zhao...

Jiang Yan's expression froze for a moment, but soon she adjusted and nodded with a smile, Of course I know. When I was serving Mrs. Zhao, I read and read with Qingzhu and Qingmei. They are stupid, and they don't have me. sharp.

Guo Taohua laughed, I know you are the most powerful all the time.

Jiang Yan laughed, So, Mrs. Zhao didn't reveal my identity in the palace at Gu's house?

Guo Taohua nodded, The Gu family doesn't even know that Jiang Shuyi in the palace is you.

Jiang Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

In this way, I can rest assured. If I run into the Gu family outside one day, I don't have to worry about them seeing me with a surprised expression. I don't have to hide in hiding, like a court prisoner.

Guo Taohua asked with concern: It must be very hard for you to live alone.

Jiang Yan nodded, then shook her head again, For so many years, you are the first person who cares about my hardships. Taohua, thank you.

Guo Taohua smiled embarrassedly, I'm relieved that you are doing well. Do you have any contact with your family?

I don't dare to contact my family, I'm afraid I will cause trouble for them. Taohua, have you been back in these years? What's the situation in my family now?

Guo Taohua said: After I came to the capital, I haven't been back to my hometown. But my elder brother has been to the capital, and he said that your family is very good. When you entered the palace and won the favor of the late emperor, the late emperor gave your family a reward. , a house and a field were given, and there was another vain job.

Later, you disappeared, but the government did not take back your house and land. It's just that the false job is gone. Now, your family is a well-known big family in the local area. Your nephew also went to study in an academy in the county, and your niece said an excellent marriage.

Jiang Yan let out a long sigh of relief after listening.

I've been worried about implicating the family. It's reassuring to hear they're doing well.

Aren't you going back? Guo Taohua asked curiously.

Jiang Yan gave a wry smile, People in the world thought that I was buried with the late emperor and that I was dead. When I reappeared in front of them, not only would it be of no help, but it would actually harm them. Let everyone think that I am already dead. Only then can I spend the rest of my life in peace.”

Guo Taohua felt a little distressed, I have wronged you all these years.

Jiang Yan shook her head, As long as I can live, I can bear no amount of grievances. But you, I thought you would stay in Gu's mansion, marry a servant, and then be the lady in charge. I didn't expect you to come out of Gu's mansion gone.

Guo Taohua smiled shyly, I can't be a slave for the rest of my life. He's pretty good, so I married him, and I got out of Gu's residence naturally.

Congratulations! The two of us entered Gu's mansion together back then, and now we both jumped out. Jiang Yan said sincerely.

Guo Taohua smiled, and the smile revealed sincere happiness.

Jiang Yan greeted her for breakfast, Porridge and side dishes, don't be disgusted.

How can you dislike it? It's much better than what I eat at home.

You are also a proprietress now, you have to be willing to eat! Jiang Yan laughed at her.

Guo Taohua shook her head, I still have to save money to repay the loan, and my child will have to study in the future. I dare not spend money casually.

You're too cheap, but if you need my help, just ask.

Guo Taohua put down her chopsticks, Thank you, we can still support you.

Jiang Yan smiled and said, Don't forget to call me when you need it.

Guo Taohua nodded, Thank you. Eat more, I see that you have lost a lot of weight.

Have you lost weight? Jiang Yan covered her cheeks.

Guo Taohua said with certainty that she had lost weight, which made her very happy.

When she was happy, she asked again: Madam Zhao's situation, do you know? Those are the people I know well around me, and I can't help but want to ask a few words.

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