Chapter 339: Things Are Different After the Wedding

Xiao Yan took San Ya to Jinling.

A few days ago, perhaps because she was excited about going out, San Ya was in high spirits every day.

But the hardship of traveling in the wind and sun soon made her miserable.

But she was still stubborn. Whenever Xiao Yan asked her how she was, she would always say "fine, fine, fine".

Later, Xiao Yan discovered something was wrong. He felt sorry for her and was afraid that she would be too tired, so he hired a carriage.

He rode a horse and San Ya took a carriage.

In this way, when San Ya is tired, she can lie down in the carriage and take a nap for a while. When she gets tired of sitting, she can come out and ride with him in the breeze.

The speed of travel has slowed down a bit, but the length of travel time each day has increased, so it’s still okay.

But Xiao Yan couldn't help but miss Lu Qiniang.

He regretted why he didn't persuade Lu Qiniang to go out with him to see the world.

This journey is a bit too long.

San Ya was very happy and asked about anything new she saw.

Xiao Yan answered patiently, and even the driver praised him for his patience as a father.

Lu Qin's mother was busy at home, like a spinning top that couldn't stop.

This summer is extremely hot, making people want to soak in the river.

Daya's school has gone from being chaotic at first to being well-organized now, and it looks quite presentable now.

Even Hu Rui joined in and learned four or five poems, and was so happy that Doctor Hu sent Daya a roast goose.

Erya's shop started out small, mainly selling flower ornaments, but now it sells all kinds of rouge and powder that women need, in various grades.

Arya is the smartest one and often goes to merchant ships on the canal to find what she needs.

She actually had the ability to buy rouge and powder from all over the country through people on merchant ships, and studied and compared them very carefully.

She even corresponded with the master makers of rouge and powder in the south, writing long articles in her crooked, just-right handwriting.

After seeing this, Lu Qiniang said to her, "You little girl, discussing with the master chef, can you be a little more humble? It's as if you are also a master chef."

"I just don't want to be a master chef. Otherwise, do you think I can't do it?" Erya said confidently, "I'm giving the master chef some suggestions to improve the recipe. He's very grateful to me. Otherwise, can you give me all these samples for free?"

Arya is also a very business-minded person.

She is not as petty as others. If she wants to promote something, she will definitely let everyone try it first.

Her small shop has now become the favorite place for young girls and wives around here.

Although the profit is not high, there are many customers and we can make small profits but quick turnover.

In just half a year, Erya's humble little shop had made a profit of more than fifty taels per month.

But she was still not satisfied and wanted to go further.

For rouge and powder, she has found the most cost-effective supply channel she can find, and the customer flow has now basically stabilized, but it is too limited.

——There are still not enough people who can afford it.

And to be honest, there are no barriers. Just like selling dry food, there are already three other small shops like this around.

Erya is sweet-talker and was the first to start, so she has won over a group of loyal customers. From the very beginning, she has provided "high-end" enjoyment - at the very least, her customers feel that her place is very high-end and has a level of sophistication that cannot be seen outside. So for the time being, those shops that followed suit have not caused much impact on Erya.

But Erya is no longer satisfied with the status quo.

She thinks that if she has her own irreplaceable and popular product, her profit margin will probably more than double.

When Lu Qiniang heard her confidently describe the future, she felt a little bit unbelievable.

This little girl just dares to think.

But she knew that she couldn't discourage her daughter's enthusiasm.

Only if you dare to think can you dare to do it. Whether you do it well or not is another matter. Other girls don’t have this kind of courage.

So Lu Qiniang readily agreed and said that he could give her some more silver.

"No need." Erya straightened her back, "I have enough money now."

Not only has she made back her capital of one hundred taels of silver, she has also earned an extra one hundred taels.

She is not looking to purchase goods now, but to think about what to sell that can make money from rich people and is irreplaceable in the short term.

Erya has been thinking hard, but to no avail.

Until one day——

During the noon break, Lu Qiniang spread a mat in the backyard, sat there, and helped Daya and Erya clean their ears.

Erya didn't think much of it at first and even said with a smile, "My dad can't let mom clean his ears this time."

Thinking back to the beginning, when her father was hesitant to move forward, Erya found it funny.

Now my parents are as close as one person.

And Daya thinks more than Erya.

In fact, Daya had always secretly wondered whether her parents had consummated their marriage and become a real couple.

But she was too embarrassed to ask Lu Qiniang about this topic.

Later, after the two of them really got together, Daya quickly discovered the difference.

Yes, the intimacy that the two people unconsciously revealed betrayed them.

It wasn't anything extreme, but the two people's words and actions were completely different from before.

For example, she had seen that when a few strands of Lu Qiniang's hair fell from her bun, Xiao Yan would smile and help her tuck them behind her ears, and rub her face with his fingertips. Lu Qiniang was used to it.

For example, in the morning, through the window, she saw Lu Qiniang straightening Xiao Yan's collar. Xiao Yan said something, his Adam's apple rolled, and the light red on Lu Qiniang's earlobe was dyed with the color of the morning sun.

Daya suddenly understood. Some of the answers were like icicles melting from the eaves. When spring came, they would drip into the spring mud without asking, nourishing the twin lotus flowers.

"I don't know where your father and San Ya are." Lu Qin Niang babbled, "It's so hot, I'm afraid she'll get a heat stroke. San Ya is still a naughty child, what if she gets tired and hot on the way and makes a fuss about going home?"

I really feel a little regretful. I was fooled by Xiao Yan and was completely lost.

After all, San Ya is too young. She will get upset when she is tired or hot.

"Oh!" Lu Qiniang suddenly exclaimed.

Erya came over to look, "What's wrong? Is Big Sister's ear blocked?"

"Go away." Lu Qiniang saw a white hair on Daya's temple.

To be precise, it is half a white hair, not completely white.

"Well, it's just a white hair, why are you making such a fuss?"

"I don't even have any white hair yet, and your eldest sister already has white hair at just a few years old." Lu Qin's mother said distressedly, "That's because you worry too much."

It’s such a big school, and Daya is not born knowing everything, so she has to learn by groping, right?

Eating, drinking, defecating, urinating and studying, which one doesn't she worry about?

Lu Qiniang was heartbroken.

Daya, in turn, comforted Lu Qi's mother, "It doesn't matter if it's just one or two, mother."

"You should also take it easy and don't get too tired. If there's anything you want me to do, just tell me. Don't carry it all yourself."

Lu Qiniang thought that the prince had not returned yet and the marriage issue had not been completely resolved, which probably weighed heavily on Daya's heart.

But this child is very thoughtful and never speaks out.

"I know!" Erya suddenly shouted excitedly.