[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-495":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Abandoned Woman Busy Farming",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},537810,790,"Chapter 495 - 495 497 The Second One Who Doesn't Recognize the Value","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-495",495,"\u003Cp>Chapter 495: Chapter 497: The Second One Who Doesn’t Recognize the Value Chapter 495: Chapter 497: The Second One Who Doesn’t Recognize the Value Three days after Hua Xiangrong’s opening, Bai Ruozhu no longer stayed in the shop, handing over all the shop matters to Fusa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other family members would also take turns going to the shop to help manage it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over these three days, business had been extremely good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the day of opening, Madam Meng bought the most expensive shawl in the shop, and also ordered a “fu” (luck) embroidered waistband and a hand warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others also bought various items, and Bai Ruozhu gave them all a 20% discount as VIP guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this day, she stayed at home, continuing to make the mink vest for Jiang Yichun in her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By midday, she finally finished sewing and completed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently brushed the smooth fur and couldn’t help but think of his dark hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was somewhat annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day in the carriage, she couldn’t even comb his hair properly, a disgrace to her reputation of being smart and competent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, she quickly put the vest away and sat in front of the dressing table in her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the bronze mirror, she began practicing different hairstyles, specifically styling her own hair in the style of a man’s topknot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She combed her hair high on her head, then styled it in the way that Jiang Yichun liked, tucked it neatly with a hairpin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It really gave her a refreshing look, similar to a young gentleman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After practicing multiple times, her hairstyles became neater and more presentable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, she heard a knock on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her second brother had returned home for lunch, and it sounded like he had brought some friends with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She peeked out of the window and saw her second brother with a few academic classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them were extravagantly dressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, two of them were dressed quite modestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this is where you live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You really are basking in the glow of Lord Meng,” said one of the students with a hint of jealousy in his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu squinted — wasn’t this the second-ranked student her second brother had mentioned before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As this second-ranked student spoke, he turned his head towards the courtyard and ended up looking straight into Bai Ruozhu’s eyes, who was peeking out of the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was slightly taken aback, his eyes seemingly filled with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zepei, do you have a younger brother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How are his literary skills?” He asked Bai Zepei, after Bai Ruozhu retreated back into her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zepei hadn’t seen Bai Ruozhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking that the question was about Xiaosi, he answered, “My little brother is just six months old, but he can already write and draw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He will be sent to school after the New Year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Shengqing was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beautiful boy he had just seen was definitely older than six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t that his brother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or was he just a servant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Fu Shengqing thought about it, the more jealousy he felt towards Bai Zepei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, Bai Ruozhu had noticed Fu Shengqing’s surprised gaze and quickly retreated back into her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She inwardly scolded herself for forgetting that she was still wearing a man’s topknot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zepei, why are you standing at the door with your friends?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come in and sit.” Lin Ping’er greeted the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Bai Zepei introduced his classmates, they all gave a respectful bow to Lin Ping’er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was delighted that Bai Zepei had made some friends and asked, “Have you all eaten lunch?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please join us for a simple meal!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, the group had come to scrounge a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Lin Ping’er’s words, they immediately agreed and followed her into the main hall to have tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yihong washed his hands and came over, exchanging pleasantries with the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Guizhi quickly brewed tea and served it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Caiyue thought Bai Ruozhu had gone to sleep in her room, so she went to find her and whispered, “Ruozhu, your brother’s classmates are here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could you help cook some dishes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she stepped into the room, she saw Bai Ruozhu combing her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking Bai Ruozhu just woke up from a nap, she didn’t know Bai Ruozhu had styled her hair into a man’s topknot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sis, I’ll be ready in a moment,” Bai Ruozhu responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her attempts, Bai Ruozhu’s hairstyling was not up to standard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to bear watching her struggle, Wan Caiyue offered to do a simple round bun for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After her hair was done, she carried the sleeping Dengdeng and followed her sister-in-law out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These days, Dengdeng usually napped twice during the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning nap was shorter but typically lasted about half an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two left the room, hearing the conversation coming from the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zepei, does your house not usually drink tea?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are you substituting in herbs for tea leaves?” The one asking was the second place student Fu Shengqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The implication was that Zepei’s family was so poor that they couldn’t even afford to serve their guests tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu had already remarked that Zepei was only succeeding due to the grace of Sir Meng, implying that the Bai family could barely survive in Beiyu City without help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu curled her lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second-place finisher was certainly jealous of her second brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he be any more obvious about it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another young man with more years chimed in, “Right, these herbs can be used for tea?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zepei leisurely took a sip of the tea and said, “Fu, Wang, you misunderstood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tea was specially prepared by my little sister, who is studying medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is meant to brighten the eyes and clear the liver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is not something you can just buy anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We, as scholars, must look after our eyes well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Fu Shengqing was not convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Surely your little sister is bluffing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How can these ordinary herbs have any effect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu handed Xiaosi to her sister-in-law and walked straight in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the gentleman here does not like my brightening tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shall have my second brother personally brew Da Hong Pao for you all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she walked towards the door, muttering to herself, “My special tea is highly sought after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people really don’t know the good things when they see it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was extremely low, but it still drifted into the ears of the people in the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the frugal-looking individuals hastily spoke up, “This tea tastes fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will drink this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Shengqing snorted quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought to himself, “Surely, Qin Kaichang, the poor scholar, must share the same taste as all the poor folks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu called Fang Guizhi, and together they brought in tea utensils and hot water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, they also brought in the Da Hong Pao gifted by Old Sir Du.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Bai Ruozhu had seen her second brother’s skill at the tea ceremony, their family had moved to Beiyu City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu had bought a good tea set for her brother, spending quite a lot of silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although her brother scolded her a bit for her extravagance, his eyes reflected delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the scholars of Danliang Country loved refined pursuits such as these.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she disappoint her second brother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone brightened at the sight of Bai Zepei with his tea set, eager to witness his tea brewing skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu was very confident in this regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her second brother’s tea skills outshone even those of the Du family’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What were these students compared to him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, after watching Bai Zepei skillfully prepare the tea, Qin Kaichang couldn’t help but praise, “Zepei’s tea ceremony skills are superb!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Shengqing disparagingly responded, “What do you know about the tea ceremony?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Try it first before commenting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Kaichang’s face turned slightly red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t actually know anything about the tea ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His family was too poor for him to have any opportunity to practice it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he’d seen others perform it and was aware of the different grade levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zepei handed out cups of tea one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other five all accepted and tasted the tea carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Fu Shengqing’s face started to look somewhat uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smirk curled at the corners of Bai Ruozhu’s lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She curtsied towards everyone and said, “Gentlemen, please continue to enjoy the tea with my second brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll go prepare some dishes for everyone to taste.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Shengqing glanced at Bai Ruozhu, his looks sour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally thought she was a handsome young man, but he hadn’t expected her to be Bai Zepei’s younger sister, the same one he had looked down upon for days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she had just now called him “unappreciative,” a blatant slap on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recommend my friend Huanghuacai’s good novel “Love First, Frenzy Later: Big Boss, Slow Down”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summary: She is afraid of the night, so he embraces her as they fall asleep each evening; she dreads the days when he’s not around, so he always keeps her close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo, Madam has thrown the money into the sea.” He remains indifferent while continuing his own affairs: ” let her be, I, Mo Yan have more than enough money.” “Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo, Madam, she…” He finally responds, “Speak.” “Madam has spent a large sum hiring a few young men.” Caught in a fit of anger, he stands up suddenly: “Bring her back!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1583,"2026-05-30T14:08:51.304Z","2026-06-01T04:31:25.023Z",1,"novelbin.me","81b8c5f80d9ce1c551171981787fb2003f1d3cf28651890ef7c940b45ef32c87","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-496","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-494",2707,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fabandoned-woman-busy-farming-cover.jpg"]