Too high to reach

Chapter 234 Successful opening

The next day, Li Jing got up before dawn.

As soon as he got out of bed, he made a noise that woke up Mo Yi, who then sat up.

Li Jing turned around and pressed her down, "You can go back to sleep... I'll get dressed and go straight to the front."

"I'll go back to sleep after you've left." Mo Yi got up and lit a candle. "Shall we have breakfast in the front?"

"Yes." Li Jing put on her inner clothes and went to the outer room.

Outside, the beautiful woman had already lit candles and prepared her clothes.

Today, Li Jing is going on horseback, so he has prepared riding clothes and a black cotton cloak.

Mo Yi followed over in her nightgown and stood by to help, without saying a word.

After getting dressed, Li Jing said, "I'm ready, you can go back to sleep!"

"Then please be careful on your journey."

"Hmm." Reaching the door, Li Jing suddenly turned around. "Oh, I almost forgot, congratulations to Mr. Mo on the grand opening of his shop!"

Mo Yi's hair was disheveled, and she was still a little sleepy, but upon hearing this, her eyes lit up. "Thank you for your kind words, Your Highness!"

Li Jing laughed and said, "Just do this if you're happy. Don't worry too much about making or losing money. Don't worry, your husband can support you!" Then he strode away.

Mo Yi blushed at what she was told, ran to bed and snuggled under the covers, covering herself up tightly, and fell asleep again in the blink of an eye.

As Li Jing passed by Changhui Pavilion, Consort Feng was already waiting at the entrance.

"Your Highness," she greeted him with a gentle smile. She was dressed neatly, suggesting she had been ill for some time…

"Mm." Li Jing nodded.

"Your breakfast has been placed in the study at the front, and water for the journey has also been prepared."

Li Jing stopped and said softly, "You've worked hard. Just leave these things to them; you've just recovered."

"I'm fine now. You'll need to go for five or six days, right?"

"Almost there... I'll be going now." He had something on his mind and didn't want to say more.

"Then please be careful on your journey..."

Li Jing hummed in agreement and left.

On the small table in the front study, various breakfast items were laid out, and next to it, a small stove was simmering beef porridge, with hot tea in a pot.

Consort Feng arranged everything in an orderly manner.

Mo Yi over there took a nap, then got up to wash and dress, wanting to get there early.

Even though the prince and her father had advised her against it, she was still a little nervous: she had invested a lot of money and so many people were surrounding her; if the business couldn't be sustained... it would be very bad.

Just then, Mo Yuan arrived. "Are we leaving now?"

Seeing that she was dressed impeccably and seemed to have no intention of returning to the Mo family, Mo Yi asked, "Didn't you say you would go back after the fifteenth?"

"Your Majesty! Do you have any conscience?" Mo Yuan was furious. "Yesterday, when I met Yuan Huixian, I didn't even care about watching the lanterns and dances. I kept bragging to her about your shop and showing off your purse."

It took me ages to persuade her; she brought her friends over today. I promised to entertain them. I've been so devoted to you, and you won't even give me a room?!

"Okay, okay!" Mo Yi gave in. "I'm leaving! I can't stand you anymore..."

Mo Yi walked out, and Hong Yan followed with a smile.

As soon as they stepped outside, they saw Consort Tian pulling Qianqian along.

"Your Majesty, I forgot to tell you yesterday that the shop is opening and I would like to join in the fun. I wonder if it would be convenient for you?"

"It's convenient, but I'm going early today, so I need to prepare a bit more. Otherwise... wait a while, the car will take us there and then come back to pick you and Qianqian up. I've already told the Princess and Miss Zhou Jiu that if they want to go too, you can come along."

"Yes. Since the Prince is not home, can we not have lunch at home?" Consort Tian asked.

Mo Yi chuckled inwardly, thinking, "She really loves a lively atmosphere. I can't come back. There are several restaurants nearby... If it weren't for my small business, I should book one and treat everyone to a lively meal."

Mo Yuan caught up and heard this, thinking: When did Mo Yi become so hypocritical?! "I dare not let Your Highness treat us, I will treat you to lunch!" Consort Tian quickly explained.

Mo Yuan smiled and said, "My wealthy and powerful Lady Tian is opening her business for the first time, so you must come and support her!"

"Absolutely! It's a big business deal for the Princess, so I have to show my support."

Then, Mo Yi realized... it's really good to have Mo Yuan around; she's shameless and dares to say things.

Once in the carriage, Mo Yi was calculating business matters, while Mo Yuan was lost in thought, clutching her handkerchief... Yesterday, when they were watching the fireworks, they were standing quite close to the Crown Prince.

The two of them looked at each other again.

Then, as before, she only glanced at it once and didn't look at it again.

You can't rush into something like this!

But she could sense that the crown prince was watching her...

……

Madam Song ran to Consort Feng and said, "That woman's shop is opening today, and Consort Tian is going to fawn over her."

Before Consort Feng could speak, Madam Song said with a sarcastic look, "What kind of extraordinary deal is this? Why didn't you tell me?"

Actually, Mrs. Song didn't say those words with any ulterior motive. Instigation was instinctive for her; she just blurted things out...

"Send someone to take a look," Consort Feng said with a gloomy face.

"I've already sent someone over." Song's mother felt capable and knew how to understand Feng Liniang's thoughts.

"Hmm... Yesterday, I suddenly had some thoughts. I used to think that her family background was humble and she wouldn't cause any trouble. But now, after considering all aspects of the situation, I'm starting to realize that she's incredibly lucky."

Therefore, we cannot confront them head-on. First and foremost, we cannot make any mistakes here, we cannot incur the prince's displeasure, and we cannot allow her and Zhao Hui to find any fault with us.”

"You mean we should take the initiative to get closer to her?"

"That's unnecessary. What family can maintain such a relationship? Being too close makes it seem fake. You used to punish the servants from time to time, and I never interfered. From now on, you need to tone it down. If you ruin the overall situation, you won't have a good time!"

"Yes." Song's mother also became cautious.

……

Inside the shop, Mo Ruhai and Mo Rusong had already arrived and were talking to Manager Zhao. The three of them were chatting and laughing.

Manager Zhao quickly stepped forward and bowed, "Your Majesty."

As soon as his daughter arrived, Mo Ruhai was overjoyed. "Yiyi, everything's all set up here. I just looked around, and I really didn't expect we could manage to get this messed up! Even your third uncle said he's never seen a shop like this in Beijing!"

Manager Zhao said in a serious tone, "I don't have any either."

Mo Rusong nodded repeatedly: "The decoration, layout, and merchandise are all very innovative and unlike any other shop. Young girls will definitely like them."

"If Father and Third Uncle say so, then it must be true."

"Yiyi, come here, let Daddy show you around again." Mo Ruhai accompanied Mo Yi inside.

Mo Rusong is now much warmer and more loving towards Mo Yuan than before. "Yuanyuan, find some time to go back and visit your mother. She misses you."

"Once these next few days are over, my daughter will come home to live with us," Mo Yuan said seriously.

Mo Rusong paused, wanting to say there was no need to rush... Watching Mo Yuan eagerly follow Mo Yi away, he thought he'd have to find a chance to ask the girl how the marriage was going...

I hope she can book a good one soon, so I can also attend those high-class occasions, like yesterday's lantern festival.

Near the new shop in the main hall, there were three small tables covered with floral tablecloths. Light-colored benches were placed next to the tables.

Flowers were arranged on the corner table.

Tea sets and snack plates were placed on the side table.

Beyond the door lies Mo Yi's new shop...

Don't rush to wait for the next chapter :)