They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 416 Parting Again
"I'm not lying to you," the man said in a low, hoarse voice, his breathing still uneven. "I can't bear to lie to you."

Xu Zhichun smiled slightly, her heart, which was so tender it was almost overflowing with gentle affection, finally calmed down a little.

She gasped softly as he lifted her up in his arms.

She subconsciously relaxed her body, nestled against his chest in his arms.

They smiled at each other and then shared a kiss.

Sweet and soft.

"Go to sleep, and make sure you get a good night's sleep every night. I'll be back soon."

"Can you write me a letter? Hmm, it doesn't need to be long, just let me know you're safe."

Liang Minglang smiled. "I'll think of a way."

We must find a way.

"it is good"

Liang Minglang smiled, unsure whether it was out of helplessness or joy; in any case, he simply couldn't refuse her.

The two lay down, one naturally snuggling into the other's arms, the other instinctively pulling the other close—perfectly in sync, a match made in heaven.

The man's strong chest radiated warmth, and Xu Zhichun's nostrils were filled with his scent. A tingling sensation gradually spread to every part of his body and slowly seeped into his heart. Xu Zhichun slowly closed his eyes.

Xu Zhichun had thought she would have a restless sleep, but to her surprise, her body was more receptive to his embrace than she had imagined. In his arms, she slept soundly and peacefully.

So much so that when I woke up, there was no one beside me.

She suddenly sat up. The room was empty and quiet. The sunlight shone through the window frame onto the floor, which also gave off a strange sense of desolation.

The sounds of the wind and birdsong seemed to have faded away, leaving only her behind.

At least, she knew where he was going.

Xu Zhichun comforted himself in this way.

Feeling listless and lacking energy, Xu Zhichun still got dressed and got out of bed.

The two of them had agreed yesterday that he would tell others that he was going out to visit friends, and she would have to act as if he were living a normal life.

"Madam, you're awake!"

With a smile, Granny Qin called out to Muxiang to bring water for washing her face, and then asked Xu Zhichun what to eat for breakfast and whether she wanted to go out today.

Xu Zhichun's eyes gradually brightened, and she smiled as she chatted with Granny Qin Qing about everyday matters.

The normal atmosphere made her relax without realizing it.

Yes, things should be as usual.

That man said he wouldn't lie to me; he better keep his word!
She has so many things to do; how could she have time to think about him all the time? He must have left the county town by now, right? She wonders when he'll arrive at his destination.
Liang Minglang entered the city at dawn, first meeting with Constable Yu, then Magistrate Lu, and then took a horse from the county office and rode away at full speed.

After seven or eight days of remaining calm and composed, another batch of konjac powder was shipped out, and sales were excellent, with demand exceeding supply.

Xu Zhichun expanded the workshop's workforce and purchased konjac. He would buy any konjac that villagers dug up. At the same time, he planned to buy land, clear wasteland at the end of the year, and expand konjac cultivation next year.

We should also expand in Loujia Village. If we don't have enough manpower, we can buy some more suitable tenants or sign some long-term leases.

Now she doesn't have to do the specific tasks herself; Uncle Yang Ming, Xiao An, and Xiao Man all do them.

She needed to find something to do, otherwise she'd easily overthink things. She figured the time was about right; even in ancient times, with slow information transmission, major events that couldn't be kept secret would still reach the prefecture and county levels.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to supply goods, Xu Zhichun took Granny Qin Qing to visit the Qin family.

When talking about the excellent sales of dried konjac noodles, konjac knots, and konjac tofu, Mr. Qin smiled with genuine admiration.

He felt incredibly lucky.

“Mrs. Xu can continue to expand the planting. The supply is currently insufficient to meet the demand. Moreover, this is food that keeps well and can be transported to other places for sale. There is no need to worry about unsold goods.”

"Even if someone else could do it someday, there's no need to worry, let alone now that no one else besides Madam Xu can do it."

Xu Zhichun smiled and nodded: "I'm on the same page as Master Qin, and we're making arrangements right now."

Master Qin was overjoyed and laughed heartily: "Good, good, good! I knew Madam Xu would think of that too, haha!"

Xu Zhichun smiled: "Everything else is fine, but I'm worried about what if sales are blocked."

"No, no, Mrs. Xu, don't worry! They're selling very well."

"That's not what I meant. I meant, what if the trade routes are blocked for some other reason and the goods can't be sold?"

"Trade routes are blocked?"

Master Qin was taken aback. He dismissed the servants, leaving only Madam Qin and Granny Xi. Master Qin lowered his voice and said, "Madam Xu also knows about the Prince of Yuchang's rebellion?"

Xu Zhichun knew he had guessed correctly.

With his thriving business and wide circle of friends, how could a businessman not be well-informed?

She wanted to know more about Yu Changwang's rebellion and his fighting with the court, and the best way to get that information was through Master Qin.

Xu Zhichun smiled wryly, "I overheard a couple of baseless rumors, and I don't know if they're true or not, so I'm feeling uneasy."

Master Qin sighed.

Xu Zhichun is now a well-known figure in the local area, so it's not surprising that she knows about this matter, as she has her own information channels and useful connections.

Master Qin was full of admiration and sincerely praised, "To be honest, I hadn't even thought about this. Madam Xu is truly thoughtful and farsighted, considering things so far ahead. But... it shouldn't be a problem, right? How could such a vast court be incapable? I'm sure this matter will be resolved soon. Besides, our Xijiang Province isn't Prince Yuchang's fiefdom. Although it's adjacent, it's a long way from our county seat. We can rest assured. At least for the next six months, things should be fine."

As for things further ahead, that depends on the capabilities of the imperial court.

Master Qin still had considerable confidence in the imperial court.

Xu Zhichun nodded and smiled: "Hearing Master Qin say that, I'm relieved!"

She took the opportunity to ask many detailed questions about King Yuchang and the imperial court.

Master Qin did indeed know some things, but at this sensitive time, if someone else asked, Master Qin would just laugh it off and wouldn't go into details.

However, Xu Zhichun had a close relationship with the Qin family and was essentially one of their own, so Master Qin naturally didn't hide it from her.

With the previous groundwork laid, Master Qin felt there was nothing wrong with her asking about this, and he told her everything like beans spilling from a bamboo tube.

Xu Zhichun nodded from time to time, and his heart, which had been filled with anxiety for many days, gradually calmed down.

Although the Empress Dowager favors her youngest son, and the Emperor has to yield to her out of filial piety, he is not foolish. Now that the truth has come out, if the Empress Dowager continues to show favoritism and use filial piety to pressure people, even if the Emperor does not listen to her, no one can blame him.

How many rebellions by feudal princes have actually succeeded?

Her son Minglang is so capable, and that General Xie sounds very powerful too, so Minglang will definitely succeed, right?