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Liu Zhixue did not answer immediately, but gently patted Yunxiu's hand and smiled meaningfully: "Xiu'er, just focus on preparing for your wedding. Leave the rest to your mother."

She didn't say anything because she was afraid Yunxiu would ruin things.

Over the years, Yunxiu has been known as the "most beautiful woman in the capital." Everyone says she is gentle, dignified, and talented. But only Liu Zhixue knows that most of those reputations were spread by people she secretly arranged.

In fact, Yunxiu is not as shrewd as she appears on the surface, and she even makes foolish mistakes occasionally.

If it weren't for her constant, unwavering surveillance over the years, this girl would have suffered countless setbacks long ago. Therefore, Liu Zhixue never dared to confide in her about crucial matters.

Hearing her say that, Yunxiu felt very at ease, and her tone was full of dependence: "I'm sorry to have troubled you, Mother."

Liu Zhixue lovingly tucked a stray hair behind her ear and said softly, "Your affairs are my affairs. Why are you being so polite with your mother?"

On their way back to the mansion, the two bought some food before returning.

As soon as Yunxiu entered the mansion, without even changing her clothes, she went straight to the old lady's courtyard and began to complain to her:

"Grandmother, you didn't see it, but the things my second sister sells in her shop are truly exquisite. Her flower soap, goat milk soap, and complete sets of skincare products are so popular that even the servants are fighting over them. But my second sister has opened a shop and hasn't sent a single item home, let alone to you, Grandmother. Xiu'er is really indignant on your behalf."

Upon hearing this, the old lady's face darkened, and she snorted coldly, "When she returns, I'll ask her about it. Although she's not a biological daughter of the Yun family, she's still on the Yun family genealogy. Running a shop and not thinking of family members first, but letting an outsider use it first—aren't you afraid of becoming a laughingstock?!"

Seeing that the old lady was angry, Yunxiu was secretly pleased. She then pretended to advise her grandmother not to get angry and sat down to watch the show.

Yun Jin was busy in the beauty shop until the afternoon. Even though Lan Qi had prepared stock, she couldn't keep up with the fierce competition from the ladies and young women.

Within a single morning, the skincare products and soaps on the shelves were completely sold out. Later customers had to register and pay a deposit, waiting for the next batch to arrive.

Jin gave tips to the shop assistants and Ruizhu and others, and then arranged for people to tidy up the shop before rubbing his sore shoulders and neck as he came out through the back door.

She didn't rush back to her residence; instead, she went to Weicaotang to order a batch of herbs.

Part of it was used to make skincare products, and the rest was used to supplement her diet with a few uncommon medicinal herbs according to the prescriptions in her book of poisons.

After finishing all that, I went to the herbal cuisine restaurant next door.

Chu Wanqing had already set up several tables at the medicinal cuisine restaurant to entertain the ladies and young women who came to support her today.

Everyone who tried the medicinal cuisine praised it highly, saying that it had no medicinal taste at all, the soup was fresh and delicious, and that it made them feel warm all over.

Someone else inquired with the waiter if they could pre-order some dishes and have them delivered to their residence. Yun Jin kept this in mind and later asked Lan Qi for his opinion.

Lan Qi shook his head and said, "I know you mean well and want to get more business. But if something goes wrong on the way to our residence, like the food box overturning, the soup spilling, or someone deliberately causing trouble, it will be our shop's responsibility. The risk is too great. Either the customer comes to our shop, or we send someone from our residence to pick it up. We absolutely dare not let anyone else handle it."

After a moment's thought, Yun Jin smiled knowingly and said, "Uncle is right. I didn't think it through. From now on, Uncle will make the decisions on these business matters."

Lan Qi laughed heartily and said, "You silly girl, you can't not worry about things. Your ideas are priceless. You still need to come up with ideas, but your uncle will handle the errands and other chores. You just need to help out and count the money."

After lunch, Lan Qi had several boxes of glutinous rice balls prepared for Yun Jin and Chu Wanqing so they could take them back to eat during the festival.

Yun Jin and Chu Wanqing returned to the Yun residence by carriage. As soon as they entered, the gatekeeper said to them, "Madam, Second Miss, the old lady requests that you two come over after you return."

Yun Jin and Chu Wanqing exchanged a glance, both guessing that Yun Xiu had probably sown discord in front of the old lady.

Yun Jin wasn't in a hurry. She and Chu Wanqing went back to their respective courtyards to change their clothes, wash their faces, and apply face cream. Then, she took out a bar of goat milk soap and a set of skincare products, packed them in a brocade box, and prepared to send them to the old lady later.

Seeing this, Dongxue asked with some confusion, "Miss, are you planning to... give this to the old lady?"

Yun Jin nodded and explained, "I've been thinking about it. The old lady might need it in the future, so let's give her a little something for now. Besides, I don't need your young lady's little something."

She handed the brocade box to Dongxue, and they slowly made their way to the old lady's courtyard.

When she entered the old lady's courtyard with her things, the old lady was scolding Chu Wanqing: "As He Ting's daughter-in-law, today is the fifteenth of the lunar month, and instead of staying home to prepare for the festival, you're out running around all day. What kind of behavior is that?"

Chu Wanqing remained calm and composed, replying slowly, "Mother, I just wanted to take advantage of the opening of Jin'er's shop to connect with the ladies in the capital and hopefully help you in your career, sir."

Mother, tell me, which is more important, our family's festivals or Master's career? If you say our family's festivals are more important, then in the future, if there is such an opportunity, your daughter-in-law will definitely stay at home and not go anywhere.

Even if a lady were to invite him, he would definitely decline, because according to his mother, family matters were more important.

Grandma Yun was speechless, unsure how to respond.

Yun Jin stepped forward at the opportune moment, looking apologetic, and said, "Grandma, it's all Jin'er's fault. If I had known that family matters were more important, I certainly wouldn't have troubled Mother to help with the opening arrangements. Mother, today the wife of Minister Zhang from the Ministry of Personnel invites you to our residence. Perhaps we should decline this invitation."

Chu Wanqing was taken aback. When did she make an appointment with Madam Zhang?

She saw Yun Jin wink at her and immediately understood, putting on a regretful look: "Jin'er is right. I'll write to Madam Zhang tomorrow and tell her that I can't go."

Grandma Yun was filled with regret. She thought it was better not to mention it now, but what if it affected her son's career?

Whether what the two men said was true or false, it put her in an awkward position, and she didn't know how to respond for a moment, making the atmosphere in the room suddenly awkward.

Seeing this, Yunxiu quickly stepped forward, took Chu Wanqing's arm, and said with a smile, "Mother, don't overthink it. Grandmother just wanted the family to have a nice meal together today, that's all."

Yun Jin looked puzzled, then suddenly interjected, "Elder sister, this is the first time I've spent the fifteenth of the lunar month in the capital. I heard there's a lantern festival every year, so why didn't the Fifth Prince arrange for you and Grandmother to go see it?"

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Yun immediately looked at Yun Xiu.

Yunxiu choked for a moment, then said awkwardly, "Fifth Prince must be quite busy today. Important matters are important. There will be many more days to watch the lantern festival together in the future, so there's no rush."

She paused, looked at Yun Jin, and asked in return, "Speaking of which, didn't His Highness Prince Yu also not invite my sister?"