Chapter 141 Wanzhuang Lou Opens for Business

Chapter 141: The Opening of Evening Makeup Pavilion

In her eyes, a woman who could get close to Xie Liuzheng was truly one in a million.

No matter which family's daughter she was, or whether she was beautiful or not, she would find a way to pair her with her son.

This way, the Rongguo Estate would not be left without heirs.

Xie Liuzheng, feeling like he was burning under Madam Cai's intense stare, said awkwardly:

"Mother, please don't ask anymore. I don't like her anyway. My marriage is my own affair, so you two don't have to worry about it."

"I made plans to drink with Prince Chen, so I won't be eating at home this afternoon. You don't need to wait for me."

After saying this, he ran off in a hurry.

His back looked as if he was fleeing in panic.

But Madam Cai smiled, her eyes gentle as she looked at Xie Jinrong, who was sipping tea at the head seat.

"Sanlang, Zheng'er is just like you—stubborn from a young age. Judging by this, he clearly has someone in his heart!"

"Well, as his mother, I can finally rest easy."

Xie Jinrong stepped forward, pulling her into an embrace, and said affectionately, "Hmph, that little brat can't compare to me. How could he be as good as your husband?"

Seeing this, Madam Cai was willing to indulge him. "Yes, yes, yes. In my heart, Sanlang is always the best."

Xie Liuzheng ran all the way out of the Rongguo Estate. Xie Liuzheng finally stopped and asked Meng Fan, "Why are you running?"

If he didn't run, would he be forced to reveal Luo Qingge?

Knowing his mother, she'd definitely go to the palace and ask the Empress to arrange their marriage.

Thinking this, Xie Liuzheng said flippantly, "Did I run? It's obviously because your legs are too short to catch up to me."

Suddenly thinking of something, his expression turned serious. "Meng Fan, if my parents ask, don't you dare mention the Ninth Princess."

"A woman's reputation is extremely important, and she's a princess of the kingdom. If outsiders find out she accompanied me to a brothel, what would they think of her? I don't want to ruin her reputation."

Xie Liuzheng himself didn't realize that he had unknowingly started to consider Luo Qingge's welfare.

But Meng Fan caught on and grinned slyly.

"Rest assured, Heir. My lips are sealed. I swear I won't tell anyone."

When had their heir ever considered a woman's feelings before?

Luo Qingge is the first.

Heh heh, looks like the Rongguo Estate will soon have an heir's wife!

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At the Prince Ye's Mansion.

Ji Yuntang got this news from Wang Sheng too, and she gave a faint smile.

She absolutely did not believe that Xie Liuzheng liked men.

Others might not know, but Ji Yuntang was well aware that today was the day Xie Liuzheng and Luo Qingge had agreed to meet.

Luo Qingge was to act as Xie Liuzheng's page for the day.

So who was that young man beside him? Wasn't it obvious?

"Alright, stop gossiping about Heir Xie's affairs from now on. Has Chen Hu returned?"

Wang Sheng said, "Brother Chen Hu is busy renovating the new shop. He should be back soon."

Ji Yuntang nodded. "When he returns, have him come see me."

With that, she stood up and walked into Yaoniang's room.

"Yaoniang, how is your body feeling? Any discomfort?"

When Yaoniang saw Ji Yuntang, tears welled up in her eyes, and she tried to rise to bow, but Ji Yuntang stopped her.

"You've just recovered from a serious illness. Don't move around carelessly, or you might reopen your wound."

"Your Highness, I am much better now. You saved my life, and from now on, whatever you ask me to do, I will do without question."

Her eyes were moist. She knew that without Ji Yuntang, she would have died long ago.

Ji Yuntang said softly, "Your injury was caused by me, so it's only natural that I save you. Rest well and recover over the next few days. Then I'll take you along to help with the business."

"You must understand that we women can still live well, you know, without relying on men or our in-laws."

When Ji Yuntang took in Yaoniang, she knew that Yaoniang had been the mistress of her own household and managed the family for three years.

Ji Yuntang also wanted to cultivate her own people. Women understand women best, and the women's market should be handled by women. Letting Yaoniang become the manager of the skincare shop later was most fitting.

Yaoniang had never heard such talk—that women could live well without relying on men.

She was slightly shocked.

But upon reflection, what was wrong with what Ji Yuntang said?

She herself was the best example, wasn't she?

Relying on neither the Prince Ye Mansion nor Prince Ye's influence, she still made her own way.

She single-handedly supported the entire Prince Ye Mansion.

Yaoniang couldn't help admiring her. Her pale face was filled with gratitude. "I will never let Your Highness down."

After chatting with Yaoniang for a while, Ji Yuntang went out, just as Chen Hu returned from outside.

He walked up to Ji Yuntang and said respectfully, "Your Highness, the Ingenuity Shop has been renovated just as you wanted, and all the custom-made furniture is in place. It can open for business right away."

Ji Yuntang's red lips curled into a smile. It was actually five days ahead of schedule!

It showed Chen Hu was extremely efficient.

"You did well on this matter. You deserve a reward for that."

With that, Ji Yuntang pulled a hundred-tael silver note from her sleeve, along with an antidote, and gave them both to Chen Hu.

"You've worked hard serving the Prince during this time. Here is the promised medicine, once every two weeks, and one hundred taels of silver reward. Take them."

After saying that, she also gave Wang Sheng a hundred-tael banknote.

"Wang Sheng, you did a good job investigating the rumors. I, the Princess, am very satisfied."

"As long as my people accomplish the tasks I assign, or complete them ahead of schedule efficiently, I will reward them."

Her words both boosted morale and won people's hearts.

Chen Hu and Wang Sheng exchanged glances, and both knelt with a "thud," feeling even more respectful toward her. "Thank you, Princess. We will definitely carry out the tasks you assign."

Ji Yuntang was generous and treated people well. Following such a master, both felt they had gotten a great deal.

Two more days passed. Ji Yuntang organized and took out all the skincare products to be sold from her space.

There were a total of five hundred tubes of facial cleanser and acne cream combined.

She took the products to the shop and found that the design was quite similar to what she had envisioned: two-meter-tall shelves, clean and spacious counters, reminiscent of a modern store design.

Ji Yuntang said to Chen Hu, "The Ingenuity Shop needs a new name. I've already thought of one—from now on, let's call it Evening Cosmetics Tower."

"Next, we can spread the word that our Evening Cosmetics Tower will open tomorrow. On the first day, we’ll have three hundred units of acne cream and facial cleanser in stock, first come, first served. The first thirty customers will also receive a special discount. Everyone is welcome to come show your support."

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