Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1491: Foothold

Editor: Henyee Translations

Meng Wanfu believed in her and admired her.

Subsequently, Ding Xiang employed this technique to instruct him in recognizing commonly used words. She went on to purchase several history books, narrating tales of the 36 strategies, historical anecdotes, principles, and more from the books. Meng Wanfu became even more impressed, feeling his own intellectual limitations. He found it challenging to grasp so much merely through reading.

However, 50 taels of silver proved insufficient. In the provincial city, Ding Xiang acquired a subpar eyebrow pencil, investing over ten taels in novel-looking paper flowers to sell to the embroidery workshop.

Despite the flowers appearing novel, their actual value was limited, and the embroidery workshop was unwilling to pay a high price. After negotiations, they settled for a sale of four taels of silver.

Ding Xiang then designed two sets of jewelry and sold them to a shop for twelve taels.

The duo expended ten taels to hire a carriage to Jiang City and procured 200 catties of tea leaves from Yuzhang. After three and a half days, they reached Jiang City and sold the tea leaves to the second Dao trafficker for 20 taels of silver.

The total cost of the tea leaves was 11 taels. This trip yielded a profit of nine taels, with only one or two taels spent to reach Jiang City.

In Jiang City, Ding Xiang chartered a boat and bought a batch of goods to sell at the next stop.

After more than a month, upon reaching Huning City, they managed to cover all their expenses, including food, accommodation, and transportation, and even earned two to three yuan.

They reveled in laughter for an extended period.

Meng Wanfu was brimming with admiration and a sense of ease. Even if he couldn’t join the army, he could engage in business with Ding Xiang and make a living.@@novelbin@@

Meanwhile, Ding Xiang, overwhelmed with emotion, was on the verge of tears. The transportation in ancient times was undeniably grueling. Although the journey from south to north covered only a short distance, after more than a month, she was utterly exhausted, nearly crippled. Despite her diligent efforts in accumulating goods, her earnings were meager.

When they reached Huning City, they still had 65 taels of silver.

Ding Xiang decisively took Meng Wanfu and spent ten taels of silver to rent a small courtyard for a year and a half. Planning to stay for an extended period, staying in an inn, which would burn through too much money, was not an option.

Meng Wanfu’s luck proved favorable. In less than half a month, news of conscription spread. He was promptly selected, without any suspense.

However, following Ding Xiang’s advice, he didn’t rush to stand out. Keeping a low profile, he proactively made friends. Only when appropriate did his superior “accidentally” discover that he not only knew how to read but also possessed knowledge of military tactics.

Consequently, he swiftly became a member of a general’s personal army.

Later, Ding Xiang devised a plan for him, and with his intelligence and the fortune of survival, he thrived.

Meanwhile, with Meng Wanfu managing her business in Huning City, Ding Xiang’s enterprise flourished. She became a renowned businesswoman in the city.

Naturally and seamlessly, the two of them married two years ago.

Meng Wanfu respected and indulged Ding Xiang, never imposing restrictions. When someone offered him a concubine, Ding Xiang wielded a whip and kicked at the door, nearly scaring the person to death.

Now, in the military camps around Huning City, everyone knew that Madam Meng was formidable and possessive. No one dared to present General Meng with concubines anymore.

Curious about their well-being, Ding Xiang inquired about Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan.

She couldn’t help but express concern, “Sister, you’re a kind-hearted person. I fear those madams and young ladies in the capital aren’t to be trifled with. Have they mistreated you in the capital? Will Lord Shao protect you?”