Translator: Artsy
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As she spoke, Qian Jiujiu felt the guilt since she had already made a promise. So, she sneaked a peek at Mu Yexiao.
However, she did not see any changes in Mu Yexiao's expression. Only then did she feel relieved, so she continued on with her explanation.
"Actually it's not my fault. The shops don't sell one of the items for detoxification, so I've already requested the blacksmiths to make one."
"But the smithy will need three days to make them, so all we could do now is wait. Why don't I compensate you then?"
"For these three days, I can make some medicinal dishes for you. What do you think?"
Mu Yexiao looked at Qian Jiujiu's shiny eyes and could not help nodding his head in agreement. "That's fine too."
Qian Jiujiu let out a sigh of relief, but she had never liked being at a loss, so she eyed Mu Yexiao carefully.
"I have something else to say. You will have to prepare the ingredients for the medicinal dishes, you know that I don't have money."
"Oh yeah, have you asked someone to verify the detoxification pills? They're authentic, right? So I don't owe you any money now."
Mu Yexiao squinted her eyes. "What you mean is, only a few detoxification pills cost me 500 taels?"
Qian Jiujiu nodded like nothing was wrong with the statement.
"That's of course, I gave you 30 low-quality detoxification pills, one of them cost 10 taels, so it totals up to 300 taels already. Not to mention there are another 20 high-quality detoxification pills."
"In fact, you owe me money! You better don't bite more than what you deserve."
Speaking of money, Qian Jiujiu had her eyes widened and gaze locked on Mu Yexiao. The look made all the goosebumps on Mu Yexiao stand.
"What are you thinking again?"
Qian Jiujiu faked a few coughs and sat beside Mu Yexiao. "Uhm, I just want to ask you, my great Prince. Would you like to do business with me?"
Isn't the hierarchy in ancient times like this? Scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants from top to bottom. Merchants were at the very bottom, so her very life depended on Mu Yexiao. She had to be careful with her words.
Mu Yexiao put on a faint smile and gazed at Qian Jiujiu. "Aren't you supposed to think about tomorrow's trip back home? You still have the mood for other things?"
Qian Jiujiu was stunned. Right, tomorrow's the third day after marriage and I have to visit home. She had totally forgotten about this thing. She pulled her hair as she gave it some thought.
"What if I don't want to go back?"
Speaking of that, an uncomfortable feeling arose in her heart, and a figure appeared in her mind.
It was her mother. She had to go back to see her mother. How could she not return?!
"Your Highness, I want to go back. I need to go back and see whether they have bullied my mother."
Qian Jiujiu was absolutely upset when she was reminded of home. The people in the Qian family was just too petty.
Nevertheless, her mother was still there. Thinking of her mother, Qian Jiujiu could only feel a heavy heart. The original owner of the body was a filial person, and so was she.
No matter what, she was her biological mother. She had to pay her a visit.
Seeing that Qian Jiujiu was totally immersed in her own train of thoughts, Mu Yexiao coughed a few times.
"Jiujiu, have you thought it through? You're free to choose to go back or not."
Qian Jiujiu lifted her head. "I've made up my mind, I'm going back. But l'll need your help with an act."
An act? Mu Yexiao shot Qian Jiujiu a meaningful look. It looked like Qian Jiujiu had a very deep grudge with the Qian family.
Thinking of this, the corner of his lips curved upward again. The only thing that was left unknown was whether Qian Jiujiu was the big bad wolf or the sheep.
"Okay! Tell me what to do."
Qian Jiujiu blinked her eyes blankly. "Your Highness, you are truly a good person. Thank you, and don't worry. I won't make things hard for you."