Gasp! She's a Time Traveler Using Modern Tech to Improve Ancient Life-Chapter 585 - 583: Waiting

Back at Bamboo Garden, Lin Wanwan first went to check on Ah Li’s condition, which was recovering well with no threat to his life. This kind of targeted Western medicine is highly effective in treating bacterial infections.

After seeing Ah Li, Hong Yan silently handed Lin Wanwan a small note.

Lin Wanwan unfolded it to see that it was news from Li Lizhi in the palace, informing her that Kun Lun was being held at the Ministry of Justice prison, soon to be tried.

Breaking into the palace gates was not a minor crime, but fortunately, it hadn’t caused any major consequences, thus escaping the death penalty, though Kun Lun is highly likely to be sentenced to hard labor, meaning exile.

Thankfully, the Tang Dynasty has a favorable system for the wealthy, where fines of copper can be paid to absolve guilt.

Slaves generally do not have independent human rights and are not subject to the redemption of punishment system. But due to the Zhen Guan "cautious punishment" philosophy, as long as an owner is willing to spend money on behalf of the slave, it is indeed possible to pay copper to redeem punishment.

Lin Wanwan in the Great Tang lacks nothing except money, knowing that Kun Lun is still alive is good news.

Paying a fine is just a small matter, Lin Wanwan instructed Sun Chuyao to handle it.

After dealing with these matters, Lin Wanwan had a simple dinner, coaxed little Qingyu to sleep, then returned to her room to travel through time back to the modern era.

After an afternoon of contemplation, once back in the modern era, Lin Wanwan searched her books and resources. She wanted to find a treasure suitable for the Great Tang as a farewell gift for Xiao Chong.

Since Xiao Chong offended the Emperor because of her, she naturally couldn’t do nothing.

The best way was to give a gift large enough to aid Xiao Chong’s career, reducing the negative impact caused by offending the Emperor.

Lin Wanwan stayed in the ancient city for over a month and in Great Tang Chang’an for more than half a month. Regarding her business in Mao County, except for the impact on new products from Red Face Smile, everything else was fine.

The usual skincare and makeup products from Red Face Smile, Lin Wanwan repackaged and divided into particularly large quantities to cover a period. The inability to launch new products isn’t much of a problem.

Neither the embroidery workshop nor the silk clothing shop required Lin Wanwan’s attention. The silk shop already had mature sourcing channels. Since Lin Wanwan’s acquisition, it had closely joined forces with the embroidery workshop; even without Lin Wanwan, both could operate.

Lin Wanwan’s modern supply is merely icing on the cake for these two, not essential.

As for the modern Yongtang, since collaborating with a disciple of intangible cultural heritage practitioners, a source for high-end embroidery became available. The mid-range had always been cooperating with Gusu’s Su Embroidery Workshop, operating without needing the owner.

Lin Wanwan daily checks the cashier reports sent by Yongtang Company’s accountant on her computer, then authorizes major expenses.

Routine company matters are mostly handled by deputy manager Pan Junqi, department manager Gu Jingyu, and store manager Su Yanwei. She directs operations remotely, which is quite convenient.

Everyone expressed envy and puzzlement at her long stay in the ancient city but didn’t ask further questions. After all, Lin Wanwan is the sole proprietor, her whereabouts are not for employees to interfere.

Now the monthly time difference between the two realms is almost aligned, and Lin Wanwan’s time spent in the modern era has returned to what it was before.

Last week, Lin Wanwan purchased several antiques from Chang’an’s East Market and sold them to a gray area antique shop on the Great Tang Night City Pedestrian Street, gaining initial trust with the shop owner.

For sellers like Lin Wanwan, with good products who don’t ask exorbitant prices, the owner doesn’t care about the origins of Lin Wanwan’s items.

As long as the things she offers don’t carry the earthy smell (in fact, even if they do, the owner wouldn’t dare refuse, though he would ensure to keep evidence), the owner wouldn’t pay much attention to Lin Wanwan.

He perceives her as a prodigal child selling inherited treasures for money indulgently.

Lin Wanwan used a WeChat alias to add the contact, wanting to avoid deep entanglement with the gray area antique shop owner.

Her aim in reselling a few pieces of gold and jade and antiques was to increase the thickness of her wallet; however, after several arduous transactions, taxes exceeded her deposits. Her savings have yet to surpass the million mark, leading Lin Wanwan to lament how hard it is to earn money in the modern era!

The bank’s wealth management advisor paid great attention to her card income, offering investment products with sisterly affection daily, Lin Wanwan casually bought a few, considering it an investment.

Regarding Lin Wanwan’s pursuit of paintings and calligraphy from prominent figures within Chang’an City, none have been obtained so far, not even calligraphy from Xiao Mansion’s owner Xiao Deyan.

Xiao Yixun is a fringe figure, thereby Lin Wanwan, as Yixun’s guest, is also not favored, having only seen Xiao Deyan once during a family banquet.

As for other dignitaries outside the mansion, like Chu Suiliang and Ouyang Xun, she hasn’t seen any, let alone acquired their artwork.

Aside from introducing mahjong in Chang’an City, Lin Wanwan remained very low-key, coupled with gender differences, she had no way to meet those historical literary figures.

As a noblewoman in the Tang Dynasty, yet unable to merge into Chang’an’s upper-class social circle, Lin Wanwan’s social circle was very narrow, mostly revolving between the Xiao Mansion and the Imperial Palace.

Lin Wanwan initially thought of creating opportunities to meet Chu Suiliang and Ouyang Xun at least, hoping to acquire some of their artwork.

Collecting works from the four great calligraphers of the Early Tang is one of her ambitions.

However, after the incident of almost being included in Li Shimin’s consort selection, her mindset became more relaxed, deciding to hold off for now.

Having spent a fulfilling day in the modern era, Lin Wanwan crossed back to Great Tang to continue her nap, waking to find it early morning.

The morning bell had just begun to ring, and people were entering and leaving the city as needed.

After washing up, Lin Wanwan accompanied little Qingyu and Xiao Yixun for breakfast made in the small kitchen at Bamboo Garden.

"Yixun, today Hua Nong will make three delicacies soup, remember to send a bowl to your parents and grandparents as a gesture of filial piety. Who knows, they might be pleased and lift your confinement."

Xiao Yixun lightly hummed, indicating her indifference.

Regarding Xiao Yixun’s night escapade breaking into the palace gates, Xiao Shen kept it tightly under wraps. The Imperial Guard, though investigating thoroughly, had yet to trace it to the Xiao Mansion.

Xiao Shen believes that as long as they get through this tense period, everything will be fine.

As for prematurely lifting the confinement, that’s not even worth considering.

After breakfast, Lin Wanwan sent little Qingyu to the Xiao Family’s private school, then with her servants, left the city, waiting at a pavilion by the official road outside.

In accordance with the Zhen Guan Period’s tradition for noblewomen going out, Lin Wanwan set up curtains around the pavilion to prevent common folk from seeing her face.

She waited in the pavilion, practicing acupuncture to calm her mind while awaiting the people leaving Chang’an City today.