Chapter 838 - 837: Tea House
Shopkeeper Wu lowered his head, stammering and unable to speak, not daring to argue anymore.
Ninth Master Lee held two pieces of fabric in his hand, walked around the room twice, and then spoke: "Are you saying that because Lady Wang’s mother is ill, she decided to give us all the recipes so that she could accompany her mother on a journey?"
He rudely ignored the part where Shopkeeper Wu mentioned that Wang Yongzhu would accompany Song Chongjin to the autumn examination.
Shopkeeper Wu nodded: "Indeed, Lady Wang’s mother has fallen seriously ill this time, she looks quite weakened. Lady Wang’s mother has always been very fond of her, and Lady Wang is extremely filial. She surely wants to spend more time with her mother."
Ninth Master Lee pondered for a moment before saying: "Check the warehouse for any remaining medicinal herbs. Select the best ones and prepare them. Also, inquire if Imperial Doctor Du, who has retired, is back in Qingzhou Prefecture. Ask when he is likely to arrive. Additionally, from the county to Qingzhou Prefecture, our Lee family has a fleet of ships. Starting today, instruct them to reserve the two best guest rooms on the ships daily!"
Shopkeeper Wu agreed and went to handle the tasks.
Ninth Master Lee looked at the two pieces of fabric in his hand and lowered his eyes.
Meanwhile, Wang Yongzhu and Old Granny Zhang had just left the dyeing workshop when Old Granny Zhang became anxious.
Previously, in front of Shopkeeper Wu, she had wanted to speak but held back. As soon as they got on the carriage, she couldn’t help but say: "Daughter, what did you say earlier? You’re not going to run the dyeing business anymore? And you’re even giving the recipes to that Ninth Master?"
Wang Yongzhu nodded, putting the box aside casually.