Song Ning never expected that her skincare products, which had not yet been launched on the market, would become so popular among the noble ladies of the capital.

Jiang Shuyue was a little embarrassed: "I'm sorry, my mother saw it before, and... and then it got out."

Song Ning smiled and said, "Why did you apologize, Sister Jiang? I was going to sell that thing anyway. Now, you've even helped me gain recognition."

They had just arrived in the capital, and even though they had opened a new shop, they wouldn't have many customers for a while. If they could make a name for themselves, it would be easier to do business, right?

"Really? That's great! You wouldn't believe it, those girls come to see me every few days, all wanting to know when you're coming to the capital to open a shop."

The rouge shop will definitely open, but not now.

"Sister Jiang, I have to take care of the restaurant business right now, so I'm afraid the cosmetics shop will have to be postponed."

Jiang Shuyue thought for a moment, then slammed her hand on the table: "I've got a good idea."

“I also own some shops, but most of them aren’t doing very well. You can just leave your things with me. I have people there too, so you won’t have to go back and forth so much. It’s too tiring.”

As a princess, Jiang Shuyue certainly had no shortage of money. Song Ning felt at ease leaving the money with her, so she immediately said, "In that case, Sister Jiang, let's open a shop together."

Jiang Shuyue provides the land, and she provides the goods; Jiang Shuyue is considered to be an investor, isn't that perfect?

Jiang Shuyue instantly became excited: "Okay, okay, it's settled then. You go ahead and take care of your restaurant, I'll take care of this."

Since we're opening a cosmetics shop, the more complete the selection of goods, the better.

Upon returning home that day, Song Ning made a list, still calling it Song Ji Fangcao Xuan.

Since its inception, the name has only appeared on soap; it hasn't even been used yet.

This is great. We've just arrived in the capital, and before the restaurants have even opened, the rouge shop has already opened.

When Song Ning had free time, she would put all the skincare products in small bottles and put the cosmetics in boxes. She didn't take out the sheet masks for the time being, but she repackaged the mud masks and put them on the shelf.

On the opening day, neither Song Ning nor Jiang Shuyue showed up; they simply had the shopkeeper greet the customers downstairs.

However, Jiang Shuyue had already spread the news, so many noble ladies from prominent families came today and started scrambling to grab the items as soon as they entered.

Standing upstairs, Jiang Shuyue glanced down and immediately frowned: "Why is he here?"

"who?"

Jiang Shuyue's expression was not good, and she curled her lips: "A shameless person."

Song Ning followed Jiang Shuyue's gaze and immediately spotted two familiar faces.

One was Tang Xinghuai, whom I had just met in Huzhou, and the other was Xia Shiyang, whom I had met in Tianxiang County.

These two actually ended up together.

Seeing Song Ning staring down, Jiang Shuyue pointed and said to her, "Er Ya, do you see that person in blue down there? He's not a good person. If you see him again, you should stay far away from him."

"Not a good person?"

"You have no idea, this man has a terrible reputation in the capital. You're so beautiful, if he takes a liking to you, you're doomed."

"Does he... have a bad reputation?"

"It's more than just bad..."

Jiang Shuyue recounted to Song Ning everything Tang Xinghuai had done these past few days, embellishing the story along the way.

Although Tang Xinghuai was not a good person, I've never heard of him having any other reputation.

However, judging from his frivolous appearance, he was indeed somewhat different from the Tang Xinghuai she knew.

"Don't worry, Sister Jiang. We have different identities, and I don't think we'll meet again in the future."

Jiang Shuyue then noticed Xia Shiyang standing next to Tang Xinghuai, and her face immediately fell.

Xia Shiyang, wasn't he quite close to his cousin? How come he's hanging out with Tang Xinghuai?

"Er Ya, wait here for me, I'm going down to take a look."

"Okay, Sister Jiang, please be careful."

Jiang Shuyue was unaware that Tang Xinghuai was the person who had come out of Taojia Village with her.

The two already knew each other, but Tang Xinghuai even disfigured himself so that Jiang Shuyue wouldn't see his face.

Now that the two have met, where can they hide?

Song Ning was drinking tea upstairs while enjoying the view downstairs when there was a knock on the door.

Song Ning thought it was Jiang Shuyue returning and said with a smile, "Sister Jiang, why are you knocking? Come in quickly."

The door creaked open, and instead of Jiang Shuyue, Xia Shiyang walked in.

"Master Xia?"

Xia Shiyang still had a smiling face, and Song Ning quickly stood up and bowed.

"It's been a long time since we parted ways in Tianxiang County. You've changed quite a bit," Xia Shiyang said with a raised eyebrow and a smile.

"Lord Xia is as dashing as ever."

Xia Shiyang sat down opposite Song Ning without any ceremony, picked up his tea, smelled it, and then took a small sip.

"How did Lord Xia know I was here?"

"Naturally, it was Her Highness the Princess who informed me."

"Where is Sister Jiang?"

"She was entertaining a guest; after all, he was a difficult one."

Song Ning knew he was referring to Tang Xinghuai, but she didn't ask any further questions. To avoid trouble, she really didn't want to have too much to do with Tang Xinghuai right now.

"Lord Xia, is there something you need from me?"

She had no real connection with Xia Shiyang; they had only interacted for a few days in Tianxiang County, and were not close.

Xia Shiyang really had no reason to approach Song Ning.

But the one who is in Dongshan has a reason, but unfortunately he can't come back for the time being.

Sure enough, he received a letter yesterday telling him to keep a close eye on Song Ning and not let her suffer any injustice.

Xia Shiyang had a headache dealing with Xie Linzhou's temper; if things weren't handled well, that man would probably get angry.

For over twenty years, he had no interest in women, but now, suddenly, he's come to understand how to cherish and protect them.

"It's nothing, I just heard from the princess that you were here, and since we're friends, I came up to check on you."

Song Ning was stunned for a moment. Back in Tianxiang County, she had looked at her with disdain, but now they were friends?

Who would believe that if I told them?

Since no one said anything, Song Ning didn't ask. She didn't care; she didn't care anyway.

"I heard you're planning to open a restaurant?"

"That's right. It's still in the preparation stage, but it will be open in a few days. If Lord Xia is willing to do us the honor, please come and support us."

"must."

"Tang Xinghuai, are you looking for a beating?"

No sooner had Xia Shiyang finished speaking than Jiang Shuyue's cursing voice rang out from outside.

"Your Highness, I'm just here to buy cosmetics. There's no rule that says men can't come here."

Before he could finish speaking, the door was pushed open with a bang, and Tang Xinghuai, who was standing outside the door, was stunned when their eyes met.

Song Ning glanced at it once and then looked away.

Seeing that Tang Xinghuai's eyes were fixed on her, alarm bells went off in Jiang Shuyue's mind.

Then he realized something was wrong. He glanced at Song Ning's evasive gaze, then at Tang Xinghuai, who was standing there dumbfounded, and asked quietly, "You two know each other?"

"know."

"I don't know him."