[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-509":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},537974,790,"Chapter 509 - 509 511 The Pill Discovered by Madam Li","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-509",509,"\u003Cp>Chapter 509: Chapter 511: The Pill Discovered by Madam Li Chapter 509: Chapter 511: The Pill Discovered by Madam Li In the Bai Family, the Knitting Hall had been open for a few days and business was decent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fusa had learned some simple bookkeeping methods from Bai Ruozhu and presented her the accounted books and the silver collected these days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening day was the best for business, as all the customers were regulars who purchased something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxiu even ordered a hand warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu intended to give her one for free, but she insisted that personal relationships and business were separate matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the following days, some went to Hua Xiangrong to buy little hats for kids, and some placed orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the business was handled by Fusa and Wan Caiyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding the down payment of ten taels that Wu Wanqing provided that day, they had already amassed as much as two hundred and sixty taels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Bai Ruozhu report the finances, everyone was unable to contain their joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such income, would they still need to worry about settling down in Beiyu City?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu calculated carefully and said, “We’ve just started, and breaking even is already quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But we have covered this month’s rent, tax, and costs with surplus, which indicates a hopeful start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, not many people know about us yet, Hua Xiangrong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded, but Fusa looked somewhat worried, “We gained the most profit on the opening day mainly due to our regular customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, we cannot always rely on these regulars, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu laughed, “Therefore, I have a task for you all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s create a batch of New Year gifts that showcase the style of Hua Xiangrong, and also create brand awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During New Year, people often exchange gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These gifts can both show our sincerity and also advertise for Hua Xiangrong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zepei, who was reading on the side, asked casually upon hearing this, “What does advertising mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It means to broadcast and announce widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was too brief in my explanation.” Bai Ruozhu secretly stuck out her tongue; she had unexpectedly let it slip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Broadcast and announce widely?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s actually a good strategy.” Bai Zepei continued reading after his comment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu cast him a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why couldn’t he just go back to his room to read?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did he have to stay here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, during the New Year we might be invited to banquets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will bring you with me then, Fusa, so you can meet more customers,” Bai Ruozhu turned her head and told Fusa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fusa nodded quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had learned a lot when she followed Bai Ruozhu to visit Madame Ding previously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was determined to learn more from Ruozhu this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she was a bit nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would she be able to handle these wealthy ladies’ banquets?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hoped not to embarrass Ruozhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we are invited to these events, should we also host a wine feast of our own?” Lin Ping’er asked after some thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, stock up on more ingredients when the time comes; we might need them depending on the situation,” Bai Ruozhu told her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“OK, I will stock up on ingredients in the next few days,” Lin Ping’er nodded and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family was lively as they discussed what little trinkets they could make as gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They finally decided to make a batch of hand warmers, engraving the Hua Xiangrong emblem in the middle on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emblem wasn’t too complicated; it was a blooming Peony, a symbol of wealth and honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the Bai Household was very action-oriented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They started discussing color schemes and the lining material that same night and started working on them immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her family’s enthusiasm, Bai Ruozhu was very pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t join in the weaving of the hand warmers, but instead, she took a brush and started sketching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She drew some simple designs, such as gloves that could be knitted, long scarves to wear around your neck, and even half-sleeve garment covers that can be worn outside clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Customers could choose different patterns or even have them adorned with pearls and jade according to their needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She planned to compile a catalog for customers to browse in the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would also have sample pieces made for customers to refer to physical items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the Bai family was bustling with the preparations for the New Year, visitors came from Anyuan Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were Magistrate Li and his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magistrate Li had come directly to the mansion after inquiring for directions from Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li looked much better, although there was still a hint of depression in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu took Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li’s pulse and then smiled, saying, “Most of the poison has been removed, which is faster than I anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some prescriptions for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please take them as advised for another two weeks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li nodded, gratefully said to Bai Ruozhu, “Thank you so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, I might not have survived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magistrate Li also thanked Bai Ruozhu and then chatted with Bai Zepei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li subtly signaled Bai Ruozhu, implying that she had something private to discuss with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu understood and led her to her own room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Bai, can you help me identify what this is?” Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li covertly pulled out a small porcelain bottle from her bosom after the door was closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside were five or six tiny black pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Bai Ruozhu opened the bottle cap, she smelled something wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately snatched the bottle stopper from Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li’s hand and closed the bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where did you get this?” She asked Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li with a stern look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li was startled, “Is there something wrong with it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I found it in my mother-in-law’s room.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t keep this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Women shouldn’t smell this; otherwise, they won’t be able to conceive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And definitely don’t ingest it,” Bai Ruozhu said with a furrowed brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the reason I haven’t been able to conceive for these years because of this?” Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li became nervous instantly and stretched her hand towards Bai Ruozhu, “Dr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai, please check me again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I want to know if I can still have children.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was on the verge of tears as she said this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since her daughter’s birth, she had not conceived again for several years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu shook her head, “Do not overthink it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other than being poisoned with the slow-acting poison, you have not ingested or inhaled this pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I took your pulse just now, I also checked for your situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why you have not conceived these years, it could be a matter of fate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li heaved a sigh of relief, “That’s a relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think I might have been overthinking.” She looked a bit ashamed and said, “I have been cautious ever since the last incident, and planted a spy near my mother-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know it’s wrong, but I don’t want to endanger my life again, and more importantly, I don’t want my child to lose her mother at such a young age.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu nodded; she could understand Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li’s feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was commendable that she hadn’t sought revenge against her mother-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We had thoroughly searched our yard before, but we did not check my mother-in-law’s room too carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, one of the maids reported that there was a bottle of pills in her room, although she had never seen the old lady consume them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was afraid, so a few days ago, I asked the maid to secretly take some of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were quite a few pills in the bottle, so I thought she wouldn’t notice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you shown these to other doctors?” Bai Ruozhu asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li shook her head quickly, “I dared not let others see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In case it really is something bad, it will be detrimental to my husband if the news spreads.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1316,"2026-05-30T14:09:08.057Z","2026-06-01T04:31:25.023Z",1,"novelbin.me","14bd837d4a9b0884827e7bddc6458a65df97f05af7b75365449f0aa3a9ed17f3","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-510","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-508",2707,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fabandoned-woman-busy-farming-cover.jpg"]