General, Madam Called You To Farm - Chapter 324

General, Madam Called You To Farm
Chapter 324 – Blackmail (2) 

Translator : Moon Lee
Editor : Tea
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She used to stay up all night, but no matter how long she slept, there was always a lingering sense of fatigue when she woke up. 

She was certain that the multivitamins didn’t have such effects. Could this be because of the collagen peptides? 

It seemed that it not only improved skin elasticity but also replenished blood and energy, improving her physical strength.

She had to admit, the effects were quite impressive.

She was growing fonder of this small pharmacy.

After freshening up, Su Xiaoxiao went to the kitchen and had a simple meal of sweet potato cakes. 

Ever since Mrs. Wu had taken charge of the production independently, Su Xiaoxiao felt much more at ease. 

-Chinese Sweet Potato Cakes / Hongshu bing / 红薯饼 

She had become more and more relaxed as a hands-off shopkeeper.

Mrs. Wu’s monthly wage was one tael of silver. 

After working for half a month, she was supposed to receive five hundred wen, but she ended up receiving a whopping two taels.  

Mrs. Wu was dumbfounded.  

Two taels.….. for just half a month…… This… this is too.….. 

Su Xiaoxiao didn’t tell her that she will receive a quarterly bonus at the end of March.

Liu Ping also received two taels. He had taken on all the logistics, procurement, and the carpentry work at Su’s family, which he earned more through hard work.

Su Xiaoxiao went to the backyard to fetch a basin of water, and squatted down to soak her jade pendant.

Su Yuniang walked over holding her baby who had just finished breastfeeding, and gave Su Xiaoxiao a strange look, “What are you doing?”  

“Taking care of jade.” Su Xiaoxiao replied.  

Su Yuniang envied her ability to squat flat on her feet. She couldn’t squat without raising her heels, and her balance was not good.

She found a stool to sit on and looked at the crystal-clear jade pendant in the water. 

After being worn and cared for by Su Xiaoxiao, the jade was gradually regaining its original green hue and radiance.

It was a top-quality piece of jade.

 “Where did you get it?” Su Yuniang asked.  

Su Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow and said, “Didn’t I tell you? It’s a family heirloom.” 

Su Yuniang was skeptical, “With such a family heirloom, how could your family still be poor?” 

Su Xiaoxiao replied, “My father couldn’t bear to sell it!”

Su Yuniang stared intently at the jade pendant, lost in thought, and muttered, “I think my grandfather recognized this jade pendant.”

“Hmm?” Su Xiaoxiao turned her head and looked at her.

Su Yuniang recalled, “The night I had Sanlang return the jade pendant to you, my grandfather saw it, and his expression was very strange.”

Su Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and said, “This jade pendant was found by my father when he was a child. He was still working as a cowherd in Yangliu Village at the time. He probably shouldn’t have met your grandfather, right? How could your grandfather know about my father’s jade pendant?”

Su Yuniang asked, “Where did your father’s jade pendant come from?” 

Su Xiaoxiao replied, “He doesn’t remember it either. He has had it since he can remember. He suspects he picked it up while fleeing from famine.” 

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In the afternoon, Shopkeeper Sun paid a visit. 

He brought news of a business opportunity.

“It’s from Fucheng!”

He said with a beaming smile on his face.

Su Xiaoxiao handed him a cup of brewed tea. 

He took a sip and almost spat it out!

Shopkeeper Sun’s expression was indescribable, “Boss, what did you brew?”

Su Xiaoxiao said, “Oh, fish mint.” 

-Houttuynia cordata, also known as fish mint, fish lead, rainbow plant, chameleon plant, heart leaf, fish wort, or chinese lizard tail

Shopkeeper Sun was startled, fish mint? You’re making me drink grass?

Su Xiaoxiao asked, “There are still people in Fucheng daring enough to invite me to do business?”

After all, she had offended the Lord Governor of Fucheng, so who would be that bold?

Shopkeeper Sun dusted off his wide sleeves and said, “Can’t you see who is doing the business? Am I, Sun Qian, such an incompetent person?” 

Su Xiaoxiao said, “Explain clearly.” 

Shopkeeper Sun cleared his throat and explained, “It’s for a funeral. No, no, it can’t be called a funeral, it’s an ancestor worship ceremony. You understand ancestor worship, right? They…… they are returning from another place to perform this ceremony.” 

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