Chapter 110: The Daughter's Home (Part 2) (Pink Tickets: 990)

  Nowadays at home is big * 'nurse' in charge, less a lot of restraint, everyone casually laughed and joked for several days.

  On October 16th, Xu Lingyi came down from the government office to pick up Eleventh Princess.

  Eleventh Sister was talking to Fifth Sister in the house: “……After calculating, the rent for that shop is two hundred taels a year. The goods can be given half first, and the partner is our own family member, so we'll take care of him temporarily. In a year, at least three or four hundred taels can be earned.” Fifth Sister smiled awkwardly and said: “I know you're not like before, three or four hundred taels' business doesn't catch your eye. But with this income, at least a few boxes of rouge and powder can be bought.”

  Wu Niang wanted to partner with her to open a dried fruit store.

  The eleventh girl couldn't help but secretly smile.

  Wu Niang thought that she had married into a life of luxury and wealth with Xu Lingyi, but little did she know, she didn't even have the capital for the "two hundred taels of silver each" that Wu Niang had mentioned.

  Moreover, from Wu Niang's tone, the shop on West Street is under Shun Wang's name. The dried fruits were purchased from a shop called Sheng Ji Dried Fruits, which belongs to Lu Cheng's family in Shandong. What right do they have to discuss with Shun Wang and Lu Cheng? To put it bluntly, they just want to pull themselves into the partnership by borrowing Xu Lingyi's influence. Not to mention that she had just married into the family and didn't understand the relationship between these two families and Xu Lingyi at all, even if she did know, she would rather help Wu Niang make this shop successful than join their partnership - which family doesn't have brothers turning against each other or fathers and sons becoming enemies over money?

  "This is a bit of a problem." Eleventh Sister smiled and said, "None of the sisters-in-law in our family have opened a shop outside before, and I'm just new to this..."

  Before Eleven's wife finished speaking, Fifth's wife rebuked: "You, it turns out you've married Master Hou in vain."

  The eleventh daughter smiled but did not speak.

  Poison for A is honey for B.

  She wants it, but it's just a place to settle down and make a living.

  Xu Lingyi has already given it to her.

  What's left is up to myself...

  Wu Niang looked at her with a disbelieving expression and said resentfully, "The largest dry goods store on Ximen Street, the Nan Zhai Men's south and north silk fabric stores, are all jointly operated by San Fu Ren and her brothers. Not to mention Wu Fu Ren's Yong Sheng Jin Lou on Ximen Street. You should be honest at home and not have too many ideas outside."

  Although she knew that the Third Mistress would definitely 'set aside' some 'private' money, openly opening a shop on the busiest street in Yanjing was still unexpected for Shiyi Niang: "Who did Fifth Sister hear it from?"

  "Who else needs to be told?" Wu Niang laughed and said, "It's already spread throughout Yanjing. Who doesn't know?"

  That is to say, Xu Lingyi also knew!

  She let out a sigh of relief.

  He was able to create such a career at a young age, although he had innate conditions, it is impossible not to recognize the efforts of his later years. Since he didn't say anything, there's no need for me to say anything either.

  "...we sisters just open a small dried fruit shop, don't worry about it. Nothing will happen." Wu Niang continued to persuade her, "We sisters are all good, it sounds good when spoken out loud. Human relationships and guest etiquette are also good...the relationship between sisters-in-law also has face..."

  The eleventh girl smiled slightly.

  She has known Wu Niang for four years, and no one knows better than her what kind of insight Wu Niang has... The sisters are all good, it sounds good to say, and they have a good reputation when they go out, she believes that's Wu Niang's idea. However, the third madam opened a dry goods store on West Gate Street and a silk fabric store on South Zhen Gate Street, she doesn't think Wu Niang has such insight. It's probably all Qian Ming said?

  However, Qian Ming was right after all.

  Eleventh sister also hopes all sisters are well.

  No matter what, it's still a surname. In other people's eyes, they're still one family!

  "Eldest sister, what you said I've never heard before, and now I don't have a clear opinion." She smiled, "Can I think about it for a while before answering you?"

  Wu Niang was slightly disappointed, but she knew that Shiyi Niang had always been timid and didn't think she had lost face. She smiled and said: "Then you'd better answer me quickly - with the New Year approaching, every household needs to buy fruit boxes for the holiday and visiting relatives."

  Who would have thought that Qian Ming still had this kind of business acumen...

  Eleventh Miss nodded, just as the maid came to invite Eleventh Miss: "The young master has arrived!"

  The two of them laughed and went into the main house.

  Everyone had left after paying their respects, and Luo Zhenxing invited Xu Lingyi to stay for dinner.

  Xu Lingyi naturally agreed.

  Before long, Qian Ming and Yu Yiqing, along with Fourth Daughter, arrived.

  Four men went out, and the hostess entertained their wives in the main hall of the house.

  Eleventh saw Big 'Nai' quietly going to the east wing with Fifth after dinner while drinking tea.

  Could it be that this matter also has something to do with 'milk'?

  She was taken aback.

  If it's like this, then it won't be easy to handle.

  Speaking of which, her "sister-in-law" is actually her husband's older sister... She can't possibly offend all the people from her husband's family, can she?!

  She wanted to find an opportunity to talk to her mother-in-law, but it wasn't until she was about to leave with Xu Lingyi that she still hadn't found a suitable time.

  Only after a few days, I took Da Nai to Xu Fu again!

  The eleven princesses' faces were somewhat dazed.

  Xu Lingyi looked at her without changing his expression and asked: "Do you want to stay home for a few more days?"

  Eleven told him about roasting "jade" corn, making glutinous rice and other things: "...and also bought back sheep head 'meat', I didn't dare to eat a single bite. But it was very fun!"

  Xu Lingyi looked at her with a very happy expression, and really couldn't understand what was so fun about it. She responded perfunctorily: "Can you still make rose sugar sauce? I had some at Wang Shun's house last time."

  "There are no roses!" Eleventh Sister laughed, "We sent someone to buy some, but they couldn't get any!"

  "There is a 'flower' room in the house. Later, you can work from home."

  The eleventh girl suddenly had an idea: "Master Hou, would you arrange a mother for me in the house?"

  Xu Lingyi raised an eyebrow in puzzlement.

  The eleventh girl blushed and said: "I don't understand the rules of the mansion, and I'm too embarrassed to ask others."

  Xu Lingyi saw her being very candid and smiled: "Got it!"

  In the dimly lit carriage, he raised an eyebrow, and his face had a kind of bright joy.

  Shi'niang suddenly remembered that Xu Lingyi was also only twenty-seven years old this year and still very young.

  Returning home, I naturally had to go and pay respects to Madame first.

  The old lady saw her smile, but there was no smile in her eyes.

  "Back! How's your wife?"

  "Mother is fine. She can eat porridge with a spoon by herself now." The eleventh daughter was in a dilemma, not knowing how to respond after returning home for several days, and the affection from her mother had all disappeared. She carefully replied to her mother's words.

  The old lady chatted with her for a few sentences and called out to Zhenji and Junge to come out and pay their respects, then urged her to return and rest early.

  Eleventh Girl returned to her own courtyard with a puzzled look, only to find Qin Niangniang, Wen Niangniang, Tao Mama and a large group of maidservants including Hupo and Dongqing waiting there.

  She was somewhat stunned.

  Dong Qing had tears in his eyes as he knelt down and saluted: "Madam!"

  "What's going on?" asked Eleventh Sister, unable to resist asking Xu Lingyi who was standing beside her.

  "Oh!" Xu Lingyi said calmly, "The fifth brother and sister have moved to the dressing hall, so people from other rooms don't need to avoid them anymore."

  Could it be that Madam Tao thought it was herself...

  A thought flashed through her mind, and she felt herself being overly sentimental.

  Xu Lingyi had already said: "This is also not a place for talking, let's go back to the house first!"

  Me too.

  The eleventh girl endured a belly full of fox-like confusion as she was surrounded by her aunt, maidservants and old women entering the house.

  The aunt hastily came forward and served tea to both of them.

  Eleventh daughter found that she had not seen Qiao Lian Fang.

  "Is Auntie Qiao's illness not yet better?" she asked Xu Lingyi.

  Xu Lingyi said: "After taking a few doses of 'medicine', I felt better, but in the past two days, there has been some relapse."

  "Shall we find another doctor?" said Eleventh Sister.

  "When illness comes, it's like a mountain collapsing; when it goes, it's like pulling out silk threads." Xu Lingyi said, "Let's take a look first!"

  Eleventh Sister nodded and was led away by Dong Qing to change her clothes.

  Tao's mother rushed in after him.

  Eleventh Sister looked at her and knew she had something to say. She herself also wanted to know what had happened in the past few days, so she didn't stop her.

  "Madam, during your absence these past few days, the master stayed at Qin's place." Then his voice dropped to a lower tone, as if emphasizing something, "He spent the night there."

  The eleventh girl thought for a moment before reacting to what Tao's mother meant by "after a night".

  Left young and beautiful Qiao Lian's house to go to Qin Niang's place... Didn't expect, Xu Lingyi still 'holds' a very long affection!

  Thinking of this, she felt more at ease in her heart.

  But Mrs. Tao saw that the eleventh girl had no reaction, and she hastily warned her: "In the past when 'Nai Nai' was around, although Master Hou would only stay in each of the two aunts' rooms for five days every month, sometimes he would just rest at Wen's place, but he never missed Qin's. Don't think that just because she's older now, you can be careless."

  Eleventh girl doesn't like the tone of Tao's mother's speech.

  Xu Lingyi likes who and dislikes who, it's his right, and there's no need for him to intervene.

  "I see." Unconsciously, Shiyi Niang learned Xu Lingyi's tone of voice, "How did the Fifth Madam move to live in the 'Flower' Garden? What do the people at home say?"

  Her mother saw her cold attitude and knew she didn't take her words to heart. However, young girls are all like this, relying on their youth and beauty without knowing the height of the sky or the thickness of the earth, and only when they hit their heads will they know who to cry to!

  She knew that this matter couldn't be rushed, and didn't mention the matter of Xu Lingyi going to her aunt's place for the night again. She said in a low voice: "It was Duke Dingnan who came to discuss with Madame, and he also severely scolded Fifth Madame. Fifth Madame moved out to 'Hua' Garden that very day, and Madame had no choice but to agree. Anyone with discerning eyes could see that this was Duke Dingnan's idea. Otherwise, who else could have invited Duke Dingnan? Madame has been worried about Fifth Madame for the past few days, afraid that she might do something improper. It's said that one shouldn't fear a thousand, only fear one in a thousand. Adding to that, Second Madame also moved out to the Western Mountain Villa to avoid suspicion, making Madame even more uncomfortable."

  "Has the second mistress moved to the Western Mountain Villa?" Eleventh Sister stared at Mother Tao in shock.

  "We have no choice but to move." Madam Tao nodded repeatedly, "Madame had no choice but to agree."

  What a clever person!

  "What about the three wives?"

  "The three wives were busy with kitchen chores and hadn't heard any rumors coming out."

  "What's wrong with the kitchen purchase?"

  "From now on, all kinds of vegetables, fruits and dry goods will only be purchased from one supplier. To prevent the purchasing staff from playing tricks."

  It's quite impressive that you can think of these things.

  What did she do then?

  Get a discount?

  It seems more low-key and secure this way!

  "Is your brother okay?"

  "Ah," said Mrs. Tao with a smile, "Madam Tai used to take him to the second madam's place every other day in the past, and now he can even hold a pen. Unfortunately, the second madam has moved away, and I'm afraid all that learning will go to waste."

  He quite approves of Second Mistress's instruction to her brother.