Xiao Yunying first went to Jinxiu Pavilion and ordered a few more quilts.

"I need three double quilts and six single quilts. My nephews and nieces are still young and don't need such large ones. I also need five thick mattresses, made according to the dimensions of the kang (heated brick bed) I gave you last time."

She plans to replace all the quilts and mattresses in her family with new ones, and sew the old quilts with oilcloth to keep the greenhouse warm on snowy days.

Cheng Yue, while keeping track of the accounts, asked, "Is there anything else?"

The few old quilts at home were definitely not enough, Xiao Yunying thought for a moment:

"How about we add ten more double quilts? The covers don't need to be that nice, just the kind that ordinary people use will do. I want to use them to exchange for other people's old quilts."

It's not that she can't afford new cotton quilts to keep the greenhouse warm; she just doesn't want to waste them.

Of course, she wasn't a sucker; she'd replace anyone's blanket, even the most tattered ones.

We started with Aunt Yang's family, exchanging similar old cotton quilts according to the closeness of the relationship.

Cheng Yue stopped writing: "You really came here to buy goods? What do you need so many quilts for?"

"Of course it will work! It's a secret for now, but I'll bring you something delicious when it succeeds."

Cheng Yue continued keeping track of the accounts: "You always keep me in suspense. By the way, I heard that someone brought a big bug to sell yesterday afternoon. It wasn't from your family, was it?"

You guessed right.

"It really is you!"

"I was lucky; it jumped off the cliff by itself and I saw it, so I was able to rescue it for free."

Cheng Yue said with a sigh, "You've finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel."

"I guess so."

Cheng Yue put down her calligraphy brush: "Aren't you in a hurry to get these?"

"It's a bit of a rush. Can we come and haul it together once my house is finished?"

"The cotton left in the shop should be enough to make three or four quilts. The rest will have to wait for the cotton to arrive in a couple of days. I'll have the embroiderer rush to finish them for you. You only need the quilts, not the bedspreads, right?"

"Bedspread?" Xiao Yunying slapped her forehead. "You mean bed sheet? Oh my gosh, I forgot. My family has some. Can you make two for each bed according to the mattress size I mentioned last time? Oh, and do you have any duvet covers?"

In her memory, the quilt she had from childhood to adulthood only had one layer of cover, which was sewn directly onto the cotton, making it very troublesome to take apart and wash.

"What is a duvet cover? I've never heard of it."

"It serves the same purpose as a bedspread, which is a separate layer of duvet cover. It is sewn shut on three sides, leaving one side open to be sewed onto the duvet. If the duvet cover gets dirty, you can simply remove that side to wash the duvet cover separately, instead of having to take the whole duvet apart."

Cheng Yue perked up: "Oh, this is a great idea! How come I didn't think of that?"

“It’s okay if you don’t have any. You’ll understand as soon as I tell you. Just like the bedspreads, make two for each of the quilts in my house. You can help me choose the material.”

"This is a really good idea, Yunying. Can I make some to sell?"

Xiao Yunying said nonchalantly, "Sell them, but I suggest making more at once and selling a few more before others learn how to make them."

"I know, I'll treat you to a drink when your sister Cheng Yue makes some money."

"I don't drink alcohol, and my alcohol tolerance is extremely low. It's more like you'd invite me to dinner."

"Okay, no problem."

After finishing their business, Xiao Yunying said, "I can't talk to you anymore, I have something to do. Could you get me another bolt of linen? I'll go back and make a few linen bags."

"A grain store ordered some burlap sacks from me. I'll give you some so you don't have to strain your eyes making them yourself. What size do you need? How many do you want?"

Xiao Yunying didn't stand on ceremony: "I want twenty catties, give me twenty."

Cheng Yue asked the shop assistant to go to the storeroom and get twenty burlap sacks, which were then rolled up and put into Xiao Yunying's basket. Xiao Yunying said, "Alright, let's calculate how much silver it is."

After Cheng Yue finished calculating the bill, Xiao Yunying gave her the silver: "I'm leaving now, I need to go to the blacksmith's shop."

"Go ahead, don't delay your business."

I went to the blacksmith's shop, got the blueprints, explained the cookware and stove I wanted in detail to the blacksmith, and paid the deposit after receiving the blacksmith's guarantee that he could make them.

I strolled around the market but didn't find any fresh vegetables. I only bought meat, which I then put in a sack at the supermarket in a secluded spot. I also took out some tomatoes, organic cauliflower, winter melon, and mushrooms.

She plans to cook a delicious meal for Chen Yuancheng today.

"I wonder if Chen Yuancheng is home today."

Xiao Yunying walked quickly down the street. She needed to finish her work early so she could find Old Zhang to take the oxcart; she couldn't stay out too late.

She was walking in a hurry, still thinking about the recipes she was going to make, when she accidentally bumped into someone.

The person who was hit was unharmed, but she, who had hit the person, took a few steps back before regaining her balance.

"Sorry, I was distracted. Are you alright...?"

Young Master Tang waved a folding fan in one hand and patted his chest with the other: "Miss Xiao, you've really struck a chord with me."

Yue~

This person is already greasy enough in appearance, but even more greasy in behavior.

Xiao Yunying really wanted to turn and run, but considering the several servants around the other party, she decided it was better to avoid trouble and said:

"Excuse me, sir, I was thinking about something and didn't notice anyone in front of me."