Meanwhile, Jiang Yan closely monitored Su Jinli's every move. He watched her struggle to achieve her goals, feeling both distressed and comforted. He felt pity for her daily toil, yet was comforted by her resilience and intelligence. While he outwardly adhered to the bet and refrained from intervening, he secretly leveraged his connections to resolve potential problems for her. For example, when the owner of an embroidery workshop was initially hesitant about collaborating, Jiang Yan quietly dispelled Su Jinli's concerns by revealing her connections to the Prime Minister's residence and the popularity of her storytelling books.

As time went by, the peripheral products Su Jinli had collaborated with embroidery workshops and fan shops finally hit the market. Suddenly, a craze swept the streets of the capital. Young women clutched fans embroidered with characters from the storybooks, and the exquisitely embroidered handkerchiefs became a hot topic of discussion. These peripheral products sold well not only in the capital but also in other cities through visiting merchants.

Jiang Yan, meanwhile, continued to diligently perform his duties in the courtroom. After leaving court, he would always return home early to review the day's earnings with Su Jinli. As Su Jinli watched the ever-increasing figures in the account book, her eyes gleamed with excitement and pride.

However, just as Su Jinli was basking in the glory of her success, trouble loomed. A fellow city thug, jealous of her booming business, secretly orchestrated a group of thugs to riot in the streets, deliberately discrediting her products, claiming that her peripherals were of inferior quality and plagiarized. Unaware of the truth, these thugs misled the public and led them to question Su Jinli's products, sending her business plummeting.

Upon learning of this, Su Jinli was furious and anxious. She knew that if the issue wasn't resolved quickly, all her previous efforts would be wasted. She decided to personally address the situation and set the record straight. She first gathered high-quality raw materials for her product, along with preliminary design sketches, proving the uniqueness of her idea. Then, she held a product exhibition in the city's most prosperous district, inviting dignitaries, scholars, and ordinary citizens to attend.

At the exhibition, Su Jinli detailed the product's craftsmanship and unique design concept. She also demonstrated the quality of the raw materials, contrasting starkly with the claims of inferior materials made by her detractors. Seeing the exquisite products and Su Jinli's sincerity and dedication, the audience changed their minds and raved about her products. Those who had previously been misled realized they had been misled and apologized to Su Jinli.

After this incident, Su Jinli's business was not greatly affected. Instead, the exhibition made her even more famous, and her business became even more prosperous. Soon, she earned enough money to buy "Meichuntang".

The three-month deadline finally arrived. Jiang Yan looked at the lucrative profits in the account book, his heart filled with admiration. He smiled and said to Su Jinli, "Madam, you are truly amazing. I accept defeat with all my heart. From now on, the financial power of the family will be handed over to you, Madam."

Su Jinli raised her chin proudly and said, "Of course. I told you I would win. However, this success is also thanks to your silent support." She walked forward, gently hugged Jiang Yan, and felt his warm embrace.

Jiang Yan hugged her tightly and said, "Jinli, you are extremely intelligent and tenacious. You can do well in everything you do. Marrying you is the greatest blessing in my life."

On this late summer evening, the Zhuangyuan Mansion was filled with a warm and sweet atmosphere. Su Jinli and Jiang Yan's relationship grew deeper amidst the twists and turns of gambling and business. Their story continued to spread throughout the capital, becoming a beloved legend.

Su Jinli subsequently purchased Meichuntang and transformed it into a comprehensive shop selling rouge and storytelling-related products. She personally participated in the shop's interior design, transforming it into a poetic and romantic space. The shop's unique layout, with classic storytelling illustrations adorning the walls and exquisite rouge boxes in the corners, seems to transport visitors into a dreamlike world.

Jiang Yan often accompanied Su Jinli as she worked in the store. He was filled with joy as he watched her blossom in the career she loved. In their spare time, the two of them would sit on the second floor of the store, overlooking the bustling streets and dreaming of their future lives.

The days flowed peacefully and beautifully, until fate, as it were, always seemed to drop a few pebbles on the calm surface, creating ripples. One day, while sorting through her store, Su Jinli stumbled upon an old box hidden in a corner. It was covered in dust, evidently having been there for ages. Curious, she opened it, and inside were some ancient rouge recipes and a yellowed diary.

The diary appears to belong to a woman from a previous dynasty. She meticulously records her experiences making rouge and her interactions with her lover. Su Jinli is captivated by these words, feeling a sense of connection and connection with this woman. Based on these recipes, she decides to create a brand new rouge product, adding a new dimension to her shop.

During the development process, Su Jinli encountered numerous difficulties. Some ingredients in the recipe had long been lost, so she researched and searched for substitutes. Some processes were complex and tedious, so she experimented repeatedly and made adjustments. Seeing her perseverance, Jiang Yan joined her, using his knowledge and connections to help her solve many of the problems.

After countless attempts, Su Jinli finally succeeded in developing several unique rouges. These rouges were not only vibrant in color and delicate in texture, but also exuded a subtle floral fragrance. Upon their release, they were enthusiastically sought after by the ladies and young ladies of the capital. The shop's business once again reached a new peak, and Su Jinli's reputation grew ever more resounding.

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