Chapter 4

  Xiaofeng girl's store finally has a name, just two words - small shop.

  Xiao He's expression was very interesting when she heard the name Miss Qi had chosen. She thought Miss Qi wouldn't be so tacky, at least having some cultural connotation, but instead she came up with such a collapse and tasteless store name.

  Little Phoenix girl posted an advertisement outside the store, stating that this small store will purchase vegetables and fresh fruits from today, open for business at all twelve hours a day, saving you the trouble of queuing up early in the morning to enter the city and rush to the market, as well as the hard work of squatting and selling at the market.

  Small shops have purchases, and naturally there are also sales.

  Little Phoenix Maiden is doing a unified wholesale and retail business.

  The business is currently unheard of in Bianliang City, so Xiaofeng's advertisements caused quite a stir.

  That day, some vegetable farmers came to his door with a try-it-out attitude.

  Then the "small store" opened.

  The vegetable farmer got a good deal and the small shop also had a source of goods.

  The young shop assistant was a small beggar that Lu Xiaofeng had picked up from the streets a few days ago, a clever little boy.

  The small shop also had an accountant. Originally, Lu Xiaofeng was able to handle the accounts himself, but he still decided to hire a lonely, middle-aged old accountant who was over fifty years old.

  Normally, the old accountant and the young clerk both lived on the upper floor of the street-facing shop.

  In addition, the small shop also hired an old woman from nearby to do some odd jobs, such as washing the account room and apprentices' clothes, preparing two meals a day for them, and sweeping the front and back yards.

  Locals nearby have gradually shifted to fixed-point purchasing for daily vegetable shopping, and restaurants have also started to sign ordering contracts with small stores.

  There is always a problem with running wind, but Lu Xiaofeng is not anxious or flustered, steady and steady, insisting on settling accounts face to face, never cheating or shortchanging, selling without deceiving the young and old.

  There have been many imitators opening up shops in the city, but due to differences in geographical location and business philosophy, small shops still maintain their own unique characteristics.

  Lu Xiaofeng was drying vegetables in the sunny part of the Pang Mansion garden, with several maidservants who normally attended to her busy at work.

  As for the troubles caused by this adopted daughter, Master Pang and his wife did not intervene. She also didn't show her face openly, only manipulating from behind, besides, what's the difference with this lively girl jumping around in front of them?

  But it has to be said that the small shop is booming and very prosperous.

  The small shop has now become a grocery store, mainly selling vegetables, fresh fruits and dried fruits, and also operating food seasonings.

  Of course, salt is a government monopoly, and this is not something that can be taken away from the government, Lu Xiaofeng understands.

  People regard food as heaven, and the daily life of ordinary people cannot leave such a grocery store, which is exactly what Lu Xiaofeng wants. As long as people still want to eat, her shop can go on, and it's just a long-term stability.

  Lu Xiaofeng felt that his days had finally gotten on track, and his future looked bright, except for the slight regret of not being able to leave the Pang Manor to live in his own home.

  September 13th is Miss Pong Er's memorial day.

  Lu Xiaofeng accompanied his foster mother to Xiangguo Temple to burn incense.

  As a result, they met Wang Chengxiang's family unexpectedly.

  Then Lu Xiaofeng met the daughter of the Prime Minister's family who was six months pregnant, and suddenly thought of the true and false champion case in the single yuan.

  Xiao Feng secretly spat out several mouthfuls, indeed not wanting it to be true. This Wang family daughter is such a beautiful and gentle person, dying with a big belly after her husband's death, it's really too tragic.

  "Miss, what are you thinking?" From just now meeting Wang Chengxiang's daughter, the current number one scholar's wife seemed a bit strange.

  "Xiaohe, didn't you know that autumn is a season prone to melancholy?" Lu Xiaofeng looked at her in surprise.

  Xiaohe pouted, but didn't retort. However, in her heart, she didn't think so. What did the Miss's family have to do with sighing over spring and autumn? The Miss was just like what she said herself - always facing the sun, jumping around cheerfully, and always looking up.

  The vegetarian dishes at Xiangguo Temple are delicious, and Little Phoenix ate a lot without being reserved.

  Xiaohe expressed her heartfelt contempt for the young lady.

  Madam Pang returned to the mansion and decided to change cooks, apparently stimulated by her daughter's infatuation with the vegetarian dishes at Xiangguo Temple.

  Since he recognized this adopted daughter, Madam's body has been recovering day by day, and she has become more energetic. The laughter in the house has also increased, and even Pang Yu has become more sensible. He is very comforted in his heart. As long as his wife is happy, he will follow them to make trouble.

  But is the food at their master's mansion really that unappetizing?

  "Third sister, don't you ever plan to restrain yourself a bit?" Pang Yu obviously didn't have that kind of feeling, he was trying to make this sworn sister have some concern about her future figure.

  His sister has a good appetite and seems to eat more than ordinary girls.

  How can a woman who was raised in a boudoir consume all that food?

  It's actually because Lu Xiaofeng has been insisting on physical exercise and keeping fit. In this era of poor public security, having some self-defense skills seems very necessary.

  Although she can't fly over eaves and walk on walls, it's still no problem for her to deal with a few thieves bare-handed.

  After all, she was born into a police family, her ancestors were officials, and there were some traditional martial arts passed down in the family. It's just that modern society has made guns the mainstay, and martial arts have gone downhill, but their family has always kept the things left behind by their ancestors from being lost to their children and grandchildren.

  Although she didn't like being a policewoman, Xiaofeng was actually the best at the family's traditional martial arts.

  Being studious is always right, now I've crossed over and walking on the road with unyielding spirit.

  Of course, this needs to be practiced in private.

  One must always keep some cards up one's sleeve and can't put everything out in the open.

  "What's restraint?" Lu Xiaofeng pretended to be confused.

  "We Song people consider thinness beautiful." Pang Yu reminded tactfully.

  Lu Xiaofeng turned his head and asked Xiaohe, "Have I gained weight?"

  Xiaohe shook his head and replied firmly, "No."

  Lu Xiaofeng looked at Pang Yu and said, "You see, why should I hold back?"

  Pang Yu: "......"

  Lu Xiaofeng led Xiaohe a few steps forward, then quickly retreated back to stand in front of Pang Yu again. With a sincere and earnest tone, she said: "Pang Yu, as your sister, I'm going to tell you something from the heart. A wife who is too slender can easily be bullied by her husband. Remember, when choosing a daughter-in-law in the future, don't pick one who's too thin. Those weak and frail types will be directly overlooked by Dad."

  After finishing speaking, Little Phoenix left.

  Leaving An Le Xiao Hou Ye in the pavilion, his mouth twitched and he muttered for a long time before saying, "Not reserved at all." However, there was some truth to his words.

  Then, Anle Hou's face suddenly flushed and he had to use his sleeve to fan himself to cool down.

  No way, she can't go out today.

  Pang Yu turned around and chased after his sister, Father said that today the son of the Minister of Personnel is coming to the mansion for a banquet, and he wants to take a look at his sister.

  Little Phoenix Maiden had already led Yiniang Xiaohe out of the corner gate and was about to get on the carriage, still unaware that she had been arranged a blind date.

  "Third sister, wait."

  Lu Xiaofeng withdrew his foot and looked at the person chasing after him in a bewildered manner, as if to say "Could it be that he had intended to tell her something all along?"

  Emotionless!

  "Today there is a guest in the mansion."

  "Is it a female guest?" Did she ask her to accompany the guests? She had never heard Mrs. Pang mention it before.

  Pang Yu wiped his sweat and tactfully expressed his meaning, "Third sister has also reached the age of marriage."

  This time it's Lu Xiaofeng's turn to wipe his sweat, "Blind date?" Ji Cun Xi had a strange expression.

  Pang Yu thought for a moment and said, "Just take a look."

  "Children of government officials?"

  "Uh-huh."

  "That's it, I'm not interested." Lu Xiao Feng said and pulled Xiao He onto the car and left.

  Pang Yu stood at the corner gate and saw off the carriage, for a moment unable to articulate his feelings.

  This half-recognized sister often gave him a fresh feeling, she did things with a unique style that made people feel like it was supposed to be that way.

  When the carriage arrived at the street in front of Kaifeng Prefecture, Lu Xiaofeng found that everyone was running towards Kaifeng Prefecture, seemingly eager to watch the commotion.

  Lao Bao's trial is indeed a pleasure to watch.

  Lu Xiaofeng got off his horse-drawn carriage in front of a small shop, hesitated for a moment, and decided to join the excitement.

  Life is too dull, listening to some gossip is also refreshing.

  Ran to the gate of the government office and heard that today's trial is about the case of true or false champion, because it involves the daughter-in-law of the current prime minister, this is a high degree of attention, some people even squat at the door early in the morning to queue up for the trial.

  Lu Xiaofeng's first thought was of Wang Changsheng's daughter. What a pity that such a great beauty had met with misfortune.

  Xiaohe looked at the crowded crowd in front of him and turned back, hesitantly saying: "There are so many people, miss, let's not go in."

  Actually, Lu Xiaofeng doesn't really want to get involved now. In his past life, he had done everything - examined dead bodies, caught criminals, interrogated prisoners and written case reports.

  Having been a forensic doctor, having done criminal police work, after a thousand hardships and ten thousand difficulties becoming a small precinct police officer, I thought that this time I could finally live a relatively normal life. Unexpectedly, while chasing a thief, I got into an accident... Can't think about it, thinking about it brings only tears.

  Recollecting her scattered thoughts, Lu Xiaofeng said: "Alright then, let's head back."

  To this day, she didn't dare imagine what expression her family would have when they received news of her death, apart from being heartbroken and grief-stricken.

  It must be all sweat!

  She has been through thick and thin, but capsized in a ditch, what a Niagara Falls sweat.

  The master and servant entered the yard from the back alley, Lu Xiaofeng didn't think of going to the front either, he just let Xiaohe go take a look for himself, while he turned around and went into the house.

  Mr. Pang began to look at her husband's family, which was not a good sign, and Lu Xiaofeng suddenly didn't want to return to the Taishi Mansion anymore.

  She can also make herself live a good life after crossing over.

  But she never thought of marrying an ancient man here, in modern society, even if she hasn't been able to get married yet, there's no need to come to the Song Dynasty to fulfill her life.

  There was tea prepared by Mrs. Li on the table, warm and just right for drinking, Lu Xiaofeng poured himself a cup to drink.

  Xiaohe went ahead to inspect and returned to the house to report to her: "Miss, everything is fine."

  "Xiaohe, you go back to the mansion and tell Madame that I won't be returning tonight."

  Xiao He hesitated for a moment, sizing up her expression and choosing his words carefully. "Miss, is it because of the marriage?" The young master's words had also reached her ears.

  Lu Xiaofeng nodded, "My parents' mourning period has just passed, and I'm really not in the mood to discuss marriage. Moreover, those official sons are not good choices either."

  Xiaohe was deeply moved and nodded in agreement: "Miss's temperament is indeed not something that can be forced."

  Having served for a long time, I can roughly guess what kind of temperament you have, master.

  The young lady looks gentle, but has an untamed spirit. She is resolute and daring, thinking what others dare not think, doing what others dare not do, with a heroic and generous air about her actions.

  Xiaohe sometimes even felt that Miss was like those free and easy wandering Jianghu guests.

  Yes, Xiaohe still has something to say. "In my opinion, Taishi just wants to take a look at Miss first and then will still underestimate her."

  "I'm well aware of this." How can a family with such a good reputation have good goods? The risk involved is just too great.

  The maid then returned to the mansion to inform the lady, saying that the imperial teacher had put aside his thoughts of marrying off the young lady, and the young lady would return to show filial piety to her mother. Xiaohuo's voice was tinged with a hint of teasing.

  "Little devil."

  "I'll take care of it for Miss, don't worry about a thing." Xiao He guaranteed.

  "Go ahead."

  "Let the young lady rest here for now."

  "Uh-huh."

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