The bumpy carriage was traveling across the field. Some of the passengers in the carriage had their eyes closed to rest, some were talking in low voices, and some were leaning against the inner wall, half asleep and half awake.

"Solander is here."

The carriage gradually slowed down, and the surroundings became noisy. A young blonde girl woke up from her sleep.

Lettice rubbed her still dizzy head and got off the carriage carrying the rattan box.

This was the post station outside the city. The grass beside the road was lush green, and a gentle breeze blew across the open fields. Looking up, the towering city wall, constructed of alternating light gray and auburn bricks, stretched as far as the eye could see.

Going forward along the road, there is a magnificent city gate that is nearly 10 meters high. The slightly weathered carvings on the gate reveal its long history. Many pedestrians and carriages pass by underneath without stopping.

Looking inward from the city gate, the bustling street scene comes into view.

Is this the former West Wind and the current capital of Clancy? Lettice's heart was filled with hesitation and expectation.

Following the flow of people, she walked forward into this magnificent and desirable city.

A month later.

"Hello, Miss Lettice."

In a small street shop, two people sat opposite each other, and opposite Lettice was a woman in bright clothes.

"I heard that Miss Lettice wants to buy this store?"

"Yes, ma'am." Lettice nodded.

"Can you tell me what you plan to use it for? There are regulations in China now that prohibit the property from being vacant for more than three months after purchase, and you also have to pay taxes during the holding period."

"I plan to open a clothing store." Lettice said, taking out a stack of clothing design books she had drawn from a paper bag beside her.

She handed the picture albums to the other party for him to look at.

After a while, the lady's brows relaxed and she nodded from time to time, seeming very satisfied and appreciative.

"It's really good. I'm attracted by several of the designs. You seem quite young and I wonder if you're short of money. If possible, I'd like to invest in it."

"This..." Lettice looked at the noblewoman with a hint of surprise. They had only known each other for a few days and didn't have much personal connection. Was she so optimistic about her design? Actually, she didn't have much confidence.

"If Madam wants to invest, I would be happy to do so. However, I want to manage the store myself, so I'm afraid I can't give you too much."

"That's no problem. I don't ask for much." The other party seemed to be completely unconcerned.

Then the two continued to discuss for a while and finally signed the contract.

Mrs. Xueqin transferred the shop to Lettice free of charge and gave her 100 gold coins as start-up capital, taking up only 20% of the shares. This was quite generous of her. Now Lettice only had 72 gold coins on her body.

"If you need any help later, you can come to me. I know a lot of suppliers for raw materials, and I can also help you attract customers with publicity."

"I'm looking forward to it, Lettice. I think you're a very talented girl. I hope to see the beautiful clothes you make."

"Thank you, Madam Xueqin." Lettice bowed gratefully.

"Haha, that's all for today. I think you still have a lot of things to do, so I won't bother you anymore."

Afterwards, the lady walked out of the shop, got on the carriage and left.

The store fell silent again, but this time only Lettice was left.

The sun outside was bright and fierce, and a few pedestrians could be seen walking along the road. Lettice stood up and slowly stroked the shop's fixtures and vintage furniture. The rough mahogany was mottled with marks, and some of the corners were worn and rounded. It was obvious that this was a shop with a long history. A few bottles of dusty wine still sat in the corner.

He opened the drawer of the counter and took out an old, yellowed account book.

"When drinking, we make friends, regardless of status."

The elegant black font has become a little blurred, and most of the corners are wrinkled and curled, as if it has been soaked in water. Carefully opening it, it records the prosperous scenes of this store in the past.

The purchase and sales accounts include not only the famous 'Purple Blood' wine, the novel and mellow 'Cointreau', but also the later exotic and special 'Soma', etc. This wine shop can be said to have witnessed the rise and fall of a large chamber of commerce.

Now that its past prosperity has faded, it will no longer serve as a liquor store, but will be transformed into a clothing store and given a new life.

Let’s start today.

Lettice closed the yellowed booklet and looked up again. The sky outside the window was blue, with wisps of clouds floating in the wind.

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South, Jingyue Strait.

The blue sea undulates outside the round window, and several special black ships rise and fall in the waves from time to time. A young woman in her twenties opens her arms to the wind, embracing the blue sky and sea breeze.

"Hahaha, so happy~"

Aliena closed her eyes slightly and listened to the cry of seagulls in the sky.

In the past few months, she led six quasi-submarines and dealt a heavy blow to the pirates rampant in the sea, making the sea area much clearer and allowing ships of all kinds to sail smoothly.

In order to reward this rare achievement, the Hinayue Council awarded her the Hinayue Badge not long ago and invited her to become an official member of the Hinayue Council.

"From now on, my status in the kingdom will be higher than my father's, haha."

The crescent emblem wrapped with cranberry vines was held high in front of him, gazing towards the sunlight, the flickering light in it was exquisite and magnificent.

"I am also a famous wizard and alchemist in the kingdom."

"But this is just the beginning. I am the Triple Great Aliena."

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