Besides chatting with and comforting Li Xinniang, Yan Qingqing's daily routine consisted of planning matters related to the embroidery workshop.

Because Yan Qingqing wants to give Mu Xi 30% of the shares, she needs to discuss this with Mu Xi.

Mu Xi was initially very shy when she saw the products designed by Yan Qingqing, but after Yan Qingqing described the many benefits of these lingerie, Mu Xi completely relaxed.

They even look forward to trying these products themselves once they are manufactured.

Although these clothes are very revealing, they are really beautiful.

After a period of preparation, not only was the workshop built, but the shop location was also selected and decoration began.

The renovation plan was designed by Yan Qingqing, and the renovation cost a lot of money.

The decoration of Canghe Liji's shop has never been this meticulous before.

Yan Qingqing not only wanted to decorate it in a magnificent manner, but also specially made a fitting room.

She even had a famous artisan in the capital design several mannequins so that she could showcase the clothes.

Yan Qingqing looked at Mu Xi and asked, "Have all the embroiderers been recruited at the embroidery workshop?"

Mu Xi nodded and replied, "They're all here; they're all experienced embroiderers from the capital."

"We pay high wages, so they're all willing to come."

After listening, Yan Qingqing nodded and said, "Before we officially start work, we must sign employment agreements with these embroiderers."

Besides making them keep our products a secret, they also need to produce them strictly according to the dimensions I provide.

Mu Xi hesitated for a moment before asking, "Madam, what are those dimensions you wrote down and how are they calculated? I'm too dull to understand them."

Upon hearing this, Yan Qingqing took out a size chart and explained it to Mu Xi in detail.

Actually, the sizes of these bras are quite simple. They are simply sized by numbers based on body size and cup size based on bust measurement (AbcdEF).

Once they officially open for business, they can use this information to recommend the correct size to customers.

After Yan Qingqing's explanation, Mu Xi understood. She then looked down at her chest and thought that there shouldn't be any problem with her wearing a C-cup bra.

When Mu Xi looked up, she found Yan Qingqing looking at her with a teasing gaze, and she immediately felt her face burning.

Then, blushing, she said, "I, I'll go to the embroidery workshop and explain it to the embroiderers in detail so they don't make a mistake."

Before Yan Qingqing could react, he quickly ran out.

Yan Qingqing: ……

We're all women. What's there to be ashamed of?

Then she looked down at her chest and thought, "Oh no, I'm afraid I'll have to wear a D-cup."

Since giving birth to Li Xiangyang, her figure has become increasingly plump and round; if she doesn't control herself, she might really gain weight.

As soon as Mu Xi left the hospital, she saw Ru Yi walk in with a note in her hand.

Seeing Mu Xi slip out of Yan Qingqing's courtyard like a gust of wind, he called out to her, "Miss Mu Xi."

Upon hearing this, Mu Xi paused and said, "Madam asked me to take care of something, so I'll be going now."

After saying that, he disappeared from Ruyi's sight.

Ruyi clicked her tongue twice and sighed, "With this much skill, the Second Young Master will have a hard time getting through to him. If he gets angry one day, the Second Young Master won't be able to catch up with him even if he wants to."

After saying that, he chuckled to himself twice, then took the invitation and went into Yan Qingqing's room.

Yan Qingqing heard Ruyi's footsteps, looked up and saw that Ruyi was holding an invitation in her hand. She asked, "Who sent this?"

Ruyi smiled and said, "It was delivered by Madam Pei herself."

Upon hearing this, Yan Qingqing reached out and took the invitation. It read: "I have heard of Lady Mingzhao's noble character, but I have never had the chance to meet her."

"It is an honor to gather here in the capital today. November 21st is my mother's birthday, and I have specially invited Madam Mingzhao to our residence for a banquet."

Yan Qingqing quickly asked, "Where is Madam Pei?"

Ruyi replied, "They've already left. The gatekeeper said that Madam Pei only told them to make sure the invitation is delivered to her, and didn't say anything about coming in."

"Our household has received quite a few invitations lately. This one was delivered by Ah Da, but I haven't seen him yet."

Yan Qingqing nodded upon hearing this. The Pei family was no ordinary family; it was Xiao Mochen's maternal grandparents' family.

Logically speaking, their two families should have no connection, but Yan Qingqing's assassination attempt resulted in Pei Zisheng being appointed as the commander of the Imperial Guards. The entire Pei family is probably grateful to her.

Although Pei Zisheng had been retired for several years, General Pei had been guarding the southern border.

Xiao Mochen spared no effort in planning Pei Zisheng's opportunity to return to the court, and there was no doubt that the Pei family would fully support Xiao Mochen.

So they're now in the same boat.

Now that Madam Pei has personally come to extend an invitation, she has to give her face no matter what.

Thinking of this, Yan Qingqing instructed, "Ruyi, go and prepare a birthday gift. Make it substantial. We'll go to the Pei residence later to celebrate Old Madam Pei's birthday."

Upon hearing this, Ruyi quickly agreed, and then said with a smile, "Madam, you've finally decided to go out for a social engagement."

The invitations sent to our gatehouse are almost piled up like a small mountain.

Some have invited you to their homes for a banquet, others wish to visit you, but unfortunately you haven't replied to any of them.

Yan Qingqing sighed and said, "We're new here and don't know much about the situation in the capital. How can we accept the invitation so rashly?"

Now that I'm a second-rank lady, wouldn't it be beneath my dignity to accept everyone's invitations to my banquets?

Besides, those people invited me to a banquet for two reasons.

One reason was simply to see who this country bumpkin really was.

Another thing is that I want our skincare products.

Haven't you heard the gossip among those wealthy ladies in Beijing lately? They say that after using our products, their blemishes have lessened and their skin is more supple.

Those who didn't manage to buy it must be even more itchy to buy it.

If I go to any banquet, I'll first be scrutinized like a monkey, and then be besieged by a group of women demanding products.

We're business people; we wouldn't do something without getting any benefit from it.

Ruyi nodded in agreement, finding the lady's analysis quite reasonable. She then asked, "So, is the lady's willingness to accept Lady Pei's invitation due to Prince Chen?"

Yan Qingqing replied with a smile, "Half and half. The Pei family is Mo Chen's maternal family. As long as they support Mo Chen, we're all in the same boat."

I heard that Lord Pei has great respect for Madam Pei. Lord Pei has been guarding the border for many years. Your young master is a military officer. It would be good if he could be taken care of when he enters the capital.

Besides, Madam Pei is a first-rank lady and the emperor's mother-in-law. The emperor might even attend her birthday celebration.

At least 80% of the high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital were expected to attend.

If we don't go, wouldn't people think we're arrogant and conceited?

And since there are so many people here today, it's time for us to make our official debut.

After listening, Ruyi nodded vigorously. She really didn't expect that such a small birthday banquet would have so many twists and turns. Compared to that, Canghe Town was much better.

Ruyi felt that the capital city was full of tricks and schemes, and she wanted to go back to Canghe Village.