Zhao Qingyan entered the corridor. Even though she didn't know anyone there, she couldn't just stand there alone, so she found a corner and sat down.

The entire movement was fluid and natural, with his hands resting on the back of the chair. He appeared relaxed and carefree, completely unaffected by the unfamiliar atmosphere.

"Hi, hello. I am the eldest daughter of the Vice Minister of Rites. My name is Zhang Jing."

What's your name? Which family are you from? Your dress is so pretty, I love it.

Could you tell me where I bought it?

Zhao Qingyan smiled faintly and shook her head. What kind of person is Zhang Jing?

"You, you don't want to tell me where you bought the dress, or what?"

Zhao Qingyan chuckled and raised her hand in greeting.

"Come sit down. I don't know which question to answer first."

My name is Zhao Qingyan, and I am the young owner of Huicui Pavilion.

As for this dress, you can't buy it anywhere else; I designed it myself and the craftsmen at our Huicui Pavilion made it."

Zhang Jing's mouth was wide open.

"Wait a minute, who do you say you are? Are you the young master of Huicui Pavilion?"

Is this true? Wasn't it said that the young master of Huicui Pavilion was a man?

"Who told you that the young master of Hui Cui Pavilion is a man?"

Zhao Qingyan maintained her smiling face.

"That's what everyone says. They say the young master and the master have visited every shop in the capital, and whatever the young master likes, they buy it."

If you weren't a boy, why would your father love you so much?

Zhao Qingyan was stunned by this girl's thought process. What did she mean by saying that just because someone isn't a boy, they can't be loved by their father?

However, she's here to sell things and make money, not to talk about gender equality.

"Hehe, maybe I'm just lucky. My family loves me very much. Miss Zhang is really lively and lovely."

Clearly, the moment Zhao Qingyan's identity was revealed, everyone had different thoughts.

"What a waste of such a beautiful face. Otherwise, I could marry her and have her by my side. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

At best, a merchant's status would only qualify him to be a concubine.

"It's a pity her status is too low, but that makes her easier to manipulate."

Huicui Pavilion is a veritable gold mine, and if one were to marry into it, one would surely bring a generous dowry.

"When the time comes, let her manage the business. With money, she can better cultivate relationships, and Father can rise to a higher position."

"She looks like a vixen. She attracted everyone's attention as soon as she arrived. Brother Yun's eyes were almost glued to that little vixen."

"She designs her own clothes. I wonder if it would be alright to ask her to design an outfit for me?"

Zhao Qingyan was unaware of these inner thoughts; she was currently having a very pleasant conversation with Zhang Jing.

"You said that your Hui Cui Pavilion will be selling dresses of these styles in a while? Is that true, and when?"

But everyone's height and build are different, so how do we solve this?

Customization is also available, that's great! When does it open? I want to go, is that okay?

You look so beautiful! Are you feeling hot? ...

Zhang Jing is like a walking encyclopedia, constantly asking questions.

Naturally, Zhao Qingyan would take the opportunity to answer and then promote the upcoming opening of her family's store.

He picked up the handbag that was placed to the side, opened the top, and took out a small white porcelain box from it.

The top features the unique logo of Huicui Pavilion, and below it are the smaller words, "Pink Rouge".

The small porcelain box was the kind with screws. It took the craftsmen a lot of effort to make it.

"This is the rouge I'm using today. You can try it; the powder is very fine."

As Zhao Qingyan spoke, she took out a brush from her bag, which was in a small pouch.

She swept a swipe of rouge across her face, then pulled Zhang Jing's hand over and swept the rouge across the back of her hand.

"This color is so nice, it looks so natural. Also, why isn't your blush powder, but rather this block form?"

Zhao Qingyan smiled and said,

"If it's in powder form, it's not easy to control the amount used."

If you accidentally get a lot of paint on your brush and sweep it on your face, how outstanding will your complexion be?

This is powder pressed into cakes; actually, this small box lasts much longer than a box of powder alone.

Through Zhao Qingyan's question and answer with Zhang Jing, all the female guests learned that everything Zhao Qingyan wore was made by the masters of Huicui Pavilion.

Both Zhao Qingyan's bag and the contents of it attracted the attention of these young ladies.

In particular, Zhao Qingyan accidentally took out a mercury mirror.

"What is this? May I take a look?"

Zhang Jing said upon seeing the round object that fell out of Zhao Qingyan's bag.

“Yes, that’s a mirror,” Zhao Qingyan said.

As a result, Zhang Jing performed the egg-swallowing act again, opening her mouth wide and not closing it for a long time.

"This, this, this is amazing! Tell me, where did you buy this?"

I want one too. I never knew I had freckles on my face.

"That's so clearly visible!"

Zhang Jing said in a very exaggerated way.

Zhao Qingyan smiled.

"Since we get along well today, I'll give you this mirror."

"This won't do, it's too expensive."

I feel unworthy of this. How about this, I see you're not wearing much jewelry, so I'll give you my pearl bracelet instead.

From Zhang Jing's conflicted expression, it's easy to see that the young girl is very reluctant to part with the bracelet; judging by its quality, it's clearly a deep-sea pearl.

In ancient times, pearls were far more expensive than jade or other gemstones.

Didn't Zhao Qingyan once sell some artificially cultivated freshwater pearls and earn a considerable amount of money?

Zhao Qingyan felt that this girl was too honest, and she didn't want to swindle her money. Besides, the connections of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel were not something that ordinary people could easily make.

There are more than ten people in my family who are going to take the imperial examination. If they pass the examination and become Jinshi, they will be assigned to official positions under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel. Only a fool would refuse to do so.

"Miss Zhang, you don't need to be so polite. I'm sure this bracelet is something you cherish. How could I possibly take something you love?"

It's just a mirror, Miss Zhang, no need to be so polite.

If Miss Zhang doesn't mind my humble status, you are welcome to visit me at Huicui Pavilion whenever you have time.

Since arriving in the capital, I really don't have a single friend.

Seeing that Zhao Qingyan and Zhang Jing were chatting happily, Qiu Fengqin stepped forward and said,

"Hello, my name is Qiu Fengqin. If I'm not mistaken, I've seen you before."

As he spoke, he sat down on the chair on the other side of Zhao Qingyan, which surprised Zhao Qingyan.

"Miss Qiu, have you seen me before?"

Qiu Fengqin nodded.

"Yes, that should be it. You were dressed as a man that day. I just don't know if the person who walked with you was the owner of Huicui Pavilion."

As she spoke, Qiu Fengqin covered her mouth with her handkerchief and chuckled.

"That day, Princess Chaohua and I were having tea at a restaurant when a young lady walked up to you and threw a handkerchief at you."

As a result, the person accompanying you lifted their leg and then abruptly changed direction.