Chapter 312 - Chapter 312: Chapter 320: Swift and Decisive Actions (2/2)

Su Wenyue remembered later, virtually every wealthy household had their own greenhouses during winter. Initially, it wasn’t something that cost much, and Su Wenyue mainly considered that by then, Noble Consort Li’s fame had slowly begun to spread. It wouldn’t be possible for their family to monopolize this business, so it was best to make more money while they could in these two years.

However, they still had an advantage— a wider variety of vegetables. If the seeds obtained from the Spice Shop could be successfully grown, they would have an absolute edge. In the future, once the owner of the Spice Shop switched allegiances, she would send people out to continue gathering seeds from outside.

Su Wenyue wrote down the greenhouse technique and handed it to Su Hengyi, “Big Brother, this is the method for building a greenhouse. It’s not that difficult; you’ll understand it easily. Also, the seeds—I’ve gotten some from the Western Foreign Clans, but I’m not sure yet if they’ll grow. They’re over at Xiao Xi’s place; you should have someone visit my Zhuangzi to get some from Xiao Xi, separating out a portion for you. If they grow, don’t rush to eat or sell them. Keep more seeds because getting seeds from the distant Western Foreign Clans isn’t easy.”

As for keeping it a secret, Su Wenyue did not even mention it. There was no need, for with her brother’s shrewdness, he would surely handle it even better than she would.

Su Hengyi pocketed the greenhouse technique and took his leave, though he had previously agreed to stay the night.

“Big Brother, didn’t you say you would stay one night? Why the hurry? If you head back now, it’ll be very late by the time you get home.”

“I won’t stay. I thought I might as well spend the night since there was nothing pressing, but now with this technique, I reckon there’s no need to wait until next year; I can start now. Even though it’s snowing outside, it’s just a bit colder; there’s always a way. At most, it’ll be colder and more tiring, but paying more wages will do,” Su Hengyi, having operated in the marketplace for many years, saw opportunities for profit far beyond what Su Wenyue imagined. Being a businessman at heart, he was unwilling to miss out on a great opportunity to make money. He had initially no plans to partake, but now that he had decided to proceed, he acted swiftly and resolutely.

Knowing her brother’s intentions, Su Wenyue didn’t insist further and prepared a jug of their home-brewed wine for Su Hengyi, something to warm his body if he got cold while hanging it at his waist and taking a sip.

“Big Brother, the roads are slippery with snow. Be careful on your way and go slowly on your horse,” Su Wenyue admonished with concern, accompanying Su Hengyi to the door.

Han Yu watched Su Wenyue walk out like that and quickly wrapped her in the fox fur cloak, then took a hand warmer and placed it in her hands, worriedly walking alongside her.

Seeing the thoughtful care Han Yu provided to his sister, Su Hengyi was a few degrees more pleased with him as he looked at Su Wenyue.

“Don’t worry, Big Brother knows. It’s cold outside; you’re not well, so hurry back inside. I’ll come to see you again when I have the time,” Su Hengyi said, knowing his sister’s stubborn nature—she wouldn’t go back unless he left. So he said no more and rode off.

Once Su Hengyi had left, Han Yu, finding his daughter-in-law’s hands a bit cold, also took off his large coat and wrapped it around her, bundling her up before embracing her and returning to the Room.