Chapter 341 - 339: Xu Jing’s Confidence (First Update)

Chapter 341: Chapter 339: Xu Jing’s Confidence (First Update)

Zhao Shaohua couldn’t help but laugh, "We’re really in the right place today. You better not stir things up, or these little rascals might not want to leave your place."

While speaking, they had already walked into the pavilion. Mrs. Pei and Mrs. Yang had already met Xu Jing a few times before. Being naturally outgoing and talkative, they immediately greeted Xu Jing with smiling faces, as if they had been familiar with her for many years.

Due to Zhao Jingxuan staying in Lingzhou to deal with matters, Xu Jing felt a bit embarrassed when facing Mrs. Pei and said, "Madam Pei, Prince Zhao couldn’t return before the new year because of me and Yanci. I need to apologize to you sincerely."

"Look at you, child, what silly things are you saying? The Princely Heir is just coming back a few days late. It’s not like he won’t be back for the entire New Year period."

Mrs. Pei’s smile was hearty, waving it off nonchalantly, "Besides, the Princely Heir has always been this righteous in nature. Although he spent previous New Years in the Capital, whenever a soldier wanted to go home, he’d often approve it without a second thought, willing to cover for them himself during the New Year. Him being at home or not makes little difference; I’m already used to it.

When he’s home, I even find him in my way."

Mrs. Pei, a general’s daughter, truly matches Zhao Jingxuan in temperament.

Xu Jing knew Mrs. Pei said this mostly to put her at ease, and couldn’t help but smile slightly, "Even so, Yanci and I still need to sincerely thank Prince Zhao."

"Oh, the Princely Heir always says Yanci is overly polite to him. You’re truly Yanci’s wife, equally courteous."

Mrs. Pei raised her eyebrows with a light smile, "Yanci grew up under my mother-in-law’s care. Our two families are practically one. You don’t need to call me Madam Pei; just call me as Shaohua does, ’Big Sister-in-law.’"

Next to her, Mrs. Yang, born of a scholarly family and with a more gentle disposition, smiled and said, "Big Sister-in-law is right, Jing should just call me ’Second Sister-in-law.’ We’ve had little opportunity to interact much before, but we should meet more often in the future. I heard from my mother-in-law that Jing plans to open a clinic in the Western Capital, primarily for treating women. I wonder if there’s a chance to have a doctor from your clinic check on me before my child arrives."

Xu Jing was slightly taken aback; Mrs. Yang’s belly was still quite flat, likely only recently pregnant, causing Xu Jing to laugh, "Second Sister-in-law is encouraging me to open the clinic sooner. To be honest, I do plan to start looking for a place to open a branch in the Western Capital next month. However, if Second Sister-in-law needs it, I can always personally check your pulse."

Zhao Shaohua seemed a bit surprised, "Jing, didn’t you say you didn’t plan to open Xinglin Hall in the Western Capital anytime soon?"

She remembered Jing’s previous plan was to first open a branch near Anping County.

Xu Jing smiled with her lips closed, "That was before. Due to some things, I changed my plan."

To compete with Guangming Hall, her Xinglin Hall must have at least one branch in the Western Capital.

Having a branch and establishing a foothold in the Western Capital is a testament to a clinic’s strength.

Although using the name of Tianyi Hall could also compete with Guangming Hall, this opportunity was first seized by Xu Jing, and she couldn’t simply let it slip away to others. Although she currently collaborates well with the Zhou Family, after all, they are two separate families. Only Xinglin Hall is the business she built with her hands.

Xiao Yi and Zhao Jingxuan also prefer to support her Xinglin Hall, using Tianyi Hall as a backup.

This time, it’s Xu Jing’s do-or-die situation. She must open Xinglin Hall in the Western Capital in a short time and make a splash.

That way, the otherwise unrecognized Xinglin Hall could compete with Guangming Hall.

"Oh, you should have done this earlier."

Zhao Shaohua clapped her hands and laughed, "Both my mom and my mother-in-law keep mentioning when you’d open a store in the Western Capital. You’re excellent in every way, just sometimes too cautious. Now that you have us backing you up, why worry you can’t make Xinglin Hall a success?"

Xu Jing helplessly glanced at Zhao Shaohua. Sometimes, an insider viewing an outsider is likely this feeling. Her previous caution was inevitable; after all, they were seriously short-staffed. Training doctors from scratch wasn’t that easy.

But now things are much better. First, Cheng Xianbai had already recruited a batch of doctors and was training them. Second, after Yan Ci agreed to help her, he said she could have her disciples come over to assist. And from the hands of Yan Ci, each disciple is tenfold the talent!

That’s the foundation Xu Jing needed to open in the Western Capital.

But she said nothing further, smiling warmly, "Once Xinglin Hall is open, I’ll invite everyone to lend their support."

"That’s for sure!"

Mrs. Pei immediately replied, and couldn’t help but admire Xu Jing’s business skills again. Despite the cold winter, the pavilion was filled with a lively, cheerful atmosphere.

Among them, the only one appearing slightly reserved was Song Erniang.

Xu Jing hesitated about inviting Song Erniang yesterday, but after arriving in the Western Capital, Madam Song helped her greatly. Moreover, Zhao Shaohua was Song Erniang’s sister-in-law. Inviting Zhao Shaohua without inviting Song Erniang seemed somewhat wrong.

Later, thinking that Xiao He would also come today, she recalled the sultry gossip she overheard previously at the Zhao Family Residence. She decided to directly invite Song Erniang to join them.

Xiao He was Xiao Yi’s cousin. Since she had remarried Xiao Yi, they were now family.

Additionally, Song Erniang had, in some ways, stayed unmarried until twenty due to Xiao Yi. It’s not about matchmaking, but if they have a chance to be together, that’s good.

Despite Xiao He’s sly nature, he was a suitable match.

As Xu Jing pondered, she suddenly heard Mrs. Yang laughing, "Speaking of which, Qingyun would be getting matched very soon. A few days ago, I happened to visit Huacui Pavilion and ran into your mother. She was all smiles, saying they were looking at potential matches for you. And Qingyun seemed quite cooperative, so I suppose there will be good news soon."

Xu Jing, who was drinking tea, suddenly choked and turned aside to cough.

Chunyang immediately approached, gently patting her back, and Mrs. Pei, seated beside Xu Jing, quickly poured a cup of warm tea and handed it over, "How careless! Drink some water to settle down."

Xu Jing, after finally stopping her coughing, took the tea handed by Mrs. Pei and smiled, "Thank you, Big Sister-in-law."

While speaking, she inadvertently glanced at Song Qingyun, sitting opposite her, and caught her concerned look.

Xu Jing paused slightly.

Song Qingyun noticed she had been caught looking, seemed a bit embarrassed, lowered her eyelids, and diverted her gaze.

Seeing Xu Jing alright again, the group turned the conversation back to Song Qingyun. Mrs. Pei smiled at her and said, "Madam Song often complained to me about how Qingyun was indifferent about her marriage. Qingyun, accompanying her to observe mourning earlier and unnecessarily delaying things for three years, often made Madam Song extremely anxious about Qin’:

p>’s marriage matters.

How has Qingyun suddenly had a change of heart? Is this girl finally grown up wanting to get married?"

Song Qingyun smiled lightly, her soft peach blossom eyes glancing at Mrs. Pei. "A girl must get married eventually. I used to avoid the matches my mom looked at for me because I didn’t want to leave home. Now, it’s only due to my obstinacy that I caused my mom worries."

Zhao Shaohua also laughed, "Qingyun’s realization is a good thing. Lately, my mother-in-law and the Sun Family’s madam have been chatting a lot. The Sun Family’s Third Son is promising, entering the Hanlin Academy at just over twenty, now a Hanlin Scholar, and greatly valued by the Holy Emperor. My mother-in-law likes him a lot. And I see Qingyun doesn’t seem opposed to it either."

Xu Jing couldn’t help but glance at the serene-looking young woman across her. They were talking about her lifelong matter, yet she showed no shyness or joy, seemingly unaffected.

As for Zhao Shaohua and the others, discussing Song Erniang’s marriage so openly, Xu Jing suddenly had an incredible realization—

Did no one else but her and the two parties know about Xiao He admiring Song Erniang?!