Unexpectedly, this plump woman would speak up for her family. Qin San Niang wasn't one to hold back, so she gave the plump woman a thumbs up, "Auntie, you're really straightforward! These gloves are indeed very convenient to wear and don't interfere with work. Look, even my child is wearing them! They don't hinder our hands when we go out!"

"Gloves are also half a tael of silver a pair. Since you're our first customer today, I've prepared a pastry for you. It's a new pastry from Si Ji Pastry Shop!"

As they spoke, she handed over a piece of donkey roll wrapped in a small piece of oiled paper! Although there were only two pieces, the aroma of the pastry was already wafting out, indicating that it was not cheap! The plump woman happily accepted it!

Finally, the plump woman paid the money readily and left happily!

As soon as she left, the women who had been watching from the sidelines and still had some savings at home couldn't stay still any longer and hurriedly gathered around.

The plump woman is right. What business is it of mine if others can't afford them?! They too need to wear earmuffs and gloves that only noblewomen in Kyoto can afford! Besides, look how beautiful those dolls and women look in them! My own dolls have to be just as adorable!

"Boss lady, I'd also like a pair of earmuffs and gloves! Here's one tael of silver, and I want the plum blossom design!"

"And me, I just need two ear warmers, I like the lotus one!"

"I want to buy a pair for my son too. He's going to school this year, so he won't get cold on his way to and from school!"

...

As they spoke, the once quiet stall suddenly became lively.

Wu Chunhua and Liao Hongying were busy collecting money and handing out items, respectively! Liu Shi and Qin San Niang were busy helping people try on and choose clothes. Even the two little girls stood there obediently as models, letting people handle them. After all, no one else was out to help!

About an hour later, all the ear warmers and gloves were sold out!

Some who didn't manage to buy any are now grumbling and complaining, saying they queued for so long but still couldn't get one.

Qin San Niang and the others could only keep smiling apologetically, "We're so sorry, we've sold out for today. But we'll be back the day after tomorrow, and we'll set up our stall here again with even more variety. We welcome everyone to come again!"

Hearing that there would be more in two days, and even better colors, the women dispersed. In any case, a couple more days wouldn't make a difference; they could wear them when visiting relatives and friends during the New Year.

...

"Third Sister, this is amazing! Am I dreaming?" Wu Chunhua patted her face lightly; she was almost numb from laughing! However, if business could be this good every day, she would be happy even if she was numb from laughing.

Liu laughed heartily. "Fifty pairs of gloves and earmuffs! So much money made in one go! Who wouldn't be happy?"

"We're not dreaming, we really sold out!" Liao Hongying was still in a daze, seemingly unable to believe it! Just now, they couldn't sell a single set and thought they were going to be stuck with them, but unexpectedly, when Third Sister called out, they didn't have enough to sell!?

Ah Nan, Xiao Er, and Da Wa felt incredibly proud! This was their own mother, and their mother was truly amazing! Even Ah Zhi and He Mingzhe cast envious glances their way.

"Alright, let's make some money today, have lunch, and then head back."

"Wow, great! There's something delicious to eat!" The children cheered and clapped their hands, wishing their mothers could earn money every day!

After they had gone far away, the woman selling eggs sighed and couldn't come back to her senses for a long time! Thinking of the gloves that cost half a tael of silver, the eggs in her basket, which she had treasured, suddenly didn't taste so good anymore!

The vendors around were doing the same. A few of them, who had already taken a closer look, were now too busy going home to sell their wares to discuss with their mothers and wives whether they could make the gloves and earmuffs. Even if they couldn't afford such fine satin, linen would do, right? These were the latest trend in Kyoto!

Unbeknownst to Qin San Niang and her group, their gloves and earmuffs had already been noticed by someone with ulterior motives.

The group soon arrived at a small food stall. It was steaming hot, and they were getting cold after standing there for so long, so they wanted to eat something hot!

"Uncle, seven bowls of soup noodles and twenty sesame cakes! Plenty of scallions and vinegar in them, we all love scallions!" Qin San Niang ordered.

They came from the north and all like strong flavors like scallions, garlic, and chili peppers, but there aren't any chili peppers available yet.

During their escape, she had gotten to know the children's tastes pretty well! Little Tiger can eat some food now, and soup noodles are easy to digest, making them perfect as complementary food for babies!

Besides, in this era of scarcity, what else is there to be particular about? If there is food and drink, especially white flour, it is the most precious food for children.

Apart from the two older children, Da Wa'er and Pang Ya, the other children don't eat much. One bowl is enough for two people, and if that's not enough, there are sesame cakes!

The so-called "tangbing" is actually wonton. According to the diners around, this tangbing shop is a century-old establishment; the owner, Uncle, has been selling tangbing in this area his whole life. If it weren't for the natural disasters and man-made calamities of recent years, the price of the tangbing would have to be raised. What used to cost five coins a bowl now costs eight coins a bowl.

However, the owner was quite honest. The filling for the soup dumplings was radish and meat. I don't know how the radish was processed, but it didn't have any strange smell at all. The filling was very fresh and delicious.

These soup dumplings, with their generous filling and thin skin, burst with juice with every bite—the texture is simply amazing! After finishing one bite, quickly drink a mouthful of hot soup. The broth, infused with the aroma of scallions, flows down your esophagus and into your stomach, instantly warming you up and chasing away the morning chill!

For a moment, the dining table was filled with slurping and gurgling sounds, which was the most comforting music!

Halfway through her meal, Liao Hongying became a little worried and kept looking towards the intersection. Qin Sanniang immediately knew she was concerned about He Xiucai.

"Hongying, why hasn't Brother He arrived yet? Did you two agree on a time?" Qin Sanniang didn't believe that He Yingyuan's sudden trip to town was just to buy books. Although they hadn't known each other for long, a man like He Xiucai wouldn't act on a whim. If he suddenly wanted to do something, there must be a reason!

Sometimes she really worried for Liao Hongying! Would this woman actually be able to hold onto her husband?!

However, that's none of my business; as long as she's happy, that's all that matters! From what I can see, aside from being a bit mysterious and cunning, He Yingyuan is quite well-behaved in his private life!

"My husband said he was going to buy books and writing materials, which will probably take some time. He might also need to copy some books, which will help supplement the family income! He probably didn't expect us to sell them so quickly!" Thinking that her husband probably hadn't eaten yet, she thought of buying him a meat bun to take with him.

Qin San Niang seemed to know what she was thinking, and said that she had already bought sesame cakes, so she shouldn't spend any more money. Besides, they were eating and earning money together now, but when they separated and lived separately in the future, they would have to live separately!

Hearing this, Liao Hongying didn't insist anymore. She had earned some money today, so she could just treat everyone to dinner next time.