My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

Chapter 71 Night Talk

Hearing what she said, Shang Ji suddenly interjected.

"It will be later, I haven't made it clear to my sister-in-law yet."

Du Jingyi raised his eyebrows and wanted to turn around, but his shoulders were locked by Shang Ji's chin, making it difficult to turn around.

I can’t tell that even a majestic general who is nearly thirty years old will sometimes hesitate to explain.

Thinking of this, Du Jingyi smiled slightly, but didn't say much.

The two of them talked and chatted, and they didn’t know when they finally fell asleep.

 That night, Du Jingyi slept on Shang Ji's arm.

So much so that when he woke up the next day, he even thought he had lost feeling in his hands.

 Getting up early in the morning in late autumn is a little easier than in winter.

Slaves from each household came in and out in an orderly manner, and the streets were already lively.

There are two people sitting at the Liu Ji Wonton stall.

Looking at the luxurious appearance of their clothes, you can tell that they are not to be messed with.

Hence, Mr. and Mrs. Liu smiled and served two bowls of steaming wontons.

 The skin is thin and the filling is small, which is different from the usual wontons.

But a small one is easy to eat.

When Du Jingyi saw something on the table, he was not polite. With a little excitement in his eyes, he took the chopsticks and prepared to use them.

 After one sip, it is indeed the same nostalgic taste as before.

 While eating, I was feeling emotional.

“Their wontons must be eaten fresh, otherwise the wontons won’t taste right when people take them back.”

 Speaking of this, he also said to his husband Shang Ji.

“My husband, please try it too, it’s delicious.”

Shang Ji did not move his chopsticks, but looked at Du Jingyi seriously, and then said something.

"In the past, everyone in my family called me Shaoyu. If you want, you can do the same."

Shaoyu?

 Shang Shaoyu?

Seeing that Du Jingyi didn't speak, Shang Jifu explained.

“My grandfather gave it to me, hoping that I would have a worry-free life and experience less guesswork and worries.”

I see.

Hearing this, Du Jingyi smiled, like a flower bud that had just bloomed in March, full of touching vitality.

 “He must love you very much.”

"Um."

 When Shang Ji mentioned his grandfather's family, he always had a touch of tenderness in his body.

Du Jingyi could see that his affection for the Gu family was hundreds of times better than that of the businessmen.

 After all, that’s where he recognized his real home.

 A wonton went into Shang Ji's mouth, and it tasted really good.

However, judging from Danruo's craftsmanship, it is definitely not bad to be able to make his wife still miss him.

 Hence, he continued to use it a lot.

 After three bowls were eaten, Shang Ji was full.

At first, Du Jingyi felt that her husband was too good at eating, but when she turned to look at Luo Yuan at another table with five empty bowls placed in front of her, she felt that it was natural for a man to be able to eat.

It was a sour cherry. Seeing Luo Yuan's heroic way of eating, he couldn't help but frown again.

 After eating and drinking, it is natural to find something to do.

 Finally, he was able to rest for a few days so that Shang Ji would not be trapped in the Duke's Mansion every day.

 So the two did not go back, but walked side by side on the street. When he was in Cezhou, he also liked to walk around in his free time to feel the life in the city and the people's hope for a stable life, so that he could have more strength to defend his territory.

Thinking of this, my steps also slowed down.

Du Jingyi doesn’t have as lofty thoughts about shopping as Shang Ji. He wants to see what everyone likes now.

 Is there any chance for her to participate or do something?

 In short, the word “making money” cannot be avoided.

The couple just walked and stopped on the street. Apart from Luo Yuan, they only had the maids Yingying and Lizhu with them.

 So it didn’t attract many people’s attention.

 Others would just think it was a rich man and his wife who were out shopping, and they didn’t think much of it.

After all, Sui'an City was the capital of the Daxing Dynasty. If you slap your hand casually, you will probably hit some princes and princes.

 It is quite common.

While wandering around, what surprised Shang Ji was probably Du Jingyi's eyesight.

Whether it is jade, treasures, rouge and gouache, fine wines and delicacies, cloth and silk, tea, porcelain, and even some imported goods, she can keep track of them all.

 Tell them bit by bit where they come from, what raw materials are used, how the craftsmanship is performed, and even the market price is clear.

 Such an ability impressed Shang Ji.

But then I thought about it, the Du family is so wealthy, and Du Jingyi is always smart, so those who are influenced by their ears and eyes always know more than ordinary people.

But what he didn't know was that 60% of these shops were owned by Du Jingyi. Even if they weren't, they still had close business ties with the Du family.

 So, saying these words is indeed as simple as commonplace for Du Jingyi.

 When you go shopping, you can eat.

 The two of them stopped in front of the door of a restaurant.

“This is Zuixian Tower, the largest restaurant in the city. I wonder if Madam has dined here before?”

Du Jingyi paused and didn't know whether to say that the Du family owned a large share of this restaurant, so it shouldn't be too much to exaggerate and say that it was his own restaurant.

However, before she could open her mouth, the sharp-eyed boy inside invited the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper’s surname is Zeng, and he is a bit rich.

 But at first glance, he looks like a smiling person, so he is the most suitable person to do this kind of business.

As soon as he saw Du Jingyi, he immediately came forward and bowed.

 “The young man has met the young lady.”

 The attitude was respectful and the words were clear, and then he cast his eyes on Shang Ji.

Even before Du Jingyi opened his mouth, shopkeeper Zeng bowed and said.

 “I’ve seen the general.”

At this time, Luo Yuan felt a little strange.

 They have never shown their faces here, how could the shopkeeper know them?

Shopkeeper Zeng was so venomous that he immediately noticed his confusion and immediately explained with a smile.

"When the general returned to the city in triumph, I also went to join in the fun. Although you were not wearing armor, I remember your face and temperament clearly."

That day, there were many people rushing to join in the fun to welcome them, but today, no one recognized them along the way.

This shows that this shopkeeper Zeng has extraordinary eyesight and a flexible mind.

Du Jingyi was very satisfied with the performance of the shopkeeper. It’s no wonder that the restaurant was running prosperously under his hands.

 The dividends alone are hundreds of thousands taels each year.

It's just this one, it's just a restaurant where Du Jingyi holds a dowry.

 So, Shang Ji really knew nothing about the wealth and honor possessed by this seemingly harmless lady in front of him.

Shopkeeper Zeng personally welcomed them to a pavilion on the third floor that was not open to the public. The scenery here was unique and there were compartments for resting.

Standing in front of the window and looking far away, you can even see half of Sui'an City.

 The scattered houses and the bustling crowds.

 (End of this chapter)