Only after Yinzhen's carriage had driven away did Manager Chen and Accountant Zhang breathe a sigh of relief.

Shopkeeper Chen wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and whispered, "Miss, Ninth Master's visit is ill-intentioned. We must be careful."

Lin Yun nodded, her mind racing. Although she didn't know the true purpose of Yinzhen's visit today, her intuition told her that this matter was anything but simple.

She said to Manager Chen, "Speed ​​up the process and let's open as soon as possible. Also, keep a close eye on the surroundings these next few days, and tell me immediately if anything seems amiss."

Manager Chen quickly replied, "Yes, Miss, don't worry."

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Since being confined to their residence by the Emperor, the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince had been feeling stifled and were only allowed to come and go freely yesterday.

Today, Ninth Master heard that Lin Yun opened a shop here, so he came to check it out.

When I first saw Lin Yun, I realized that this girl was indeed extraordinary.

Not only was she stunningly beautiful, but she also remained completely composed in front of him—a composure rarely found in daughters of high-ranking officials. Furthermore, she was skilled in improving spinning machines; no wonder she had Fourth Brother utterly captivated by her.

Ninth Master stood in his courtyard, gazing at the long-unseen sky, a sinister glint in his eyes.

He took a deep breath and sneered, "I'll get my revenge sooner or later."

Eighth Master walked slowly down the corridor. Hearing Ninth Master's words, he smiled faintly and said, "Ninth Brother, what has angered you so much?"

Ninth Master snorted coldly: "Eighth Brother, do you still remember that Lin Yun? She managed to escape back in Shangyang County. Now she dares to come to the capital and even wants to open a shop? She's practically walking into a trap!"

Eighth Prince narrowed his eyes slightly, seemingly lost in thought: "Yes, the Emperor even bestowed upon her a mansion, showing her special treatment."

Ninth Master waved his hand dismissively: "I saw her today, she was just relying on a few clever tricks. Now that she's come to me, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Eighth Master, as kind as ever, reminded him, "Ninth Brother, we must be careful in this matter. We've already been caught red-handed for what happened last time."

Ninth Master sneered: "Don't worry, Eighth Brother, I know what I'm doing. No matter how capable she is, she's just a businesswoman. What trouble can she possibly cause?"

As the two were talking, the steward rushed over and bowed, saying, "My lords, someone outside the manor is requesting an audience. He says he is a shop assistant from Yunxiang Pavilion and has brought an invitation."

Ninth Master and Eighth Master exchanged a glance, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.

Ninth Master took the invitation, opened it, and found that it was Lin Yun's invitation to the opening of her new store.

He chuckled and tossed the invitation to Eighth Master: "This woman has quite the nerve."

Eighth Master glanced at the invitation and said indifferently, "It seems she wants to make peace with us."

A ruthless glint flashed in Ninth Master's eyes: "Turning hostility into friendship? She's dreaming! I'll see what tricks she can pull at this banquet!"

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Meanwhile, Lin Yun was discussing matters with Manager Chen in the backyard of Yunxiang Pavilion.

Manager Chen said with some concern, "Miss, Ninth Master is known for holding grudges. Inviting him this time might be..."

Lin Yun waved her hand confidently: "It's alright, I have my own plans. This time, I will not only silence them, but also make them willingly pave the way for me."

Xiao Tao blinked and asked curiously, "Miss, what exactly is your plan?"

Lin Yun smiled mysteriously: "You'll find out when the time comes."

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The next day, she arrived at Yunxiang Pavilion through the thin mist to conduct a final check.

Manager Chen was directing his employees to wipe the counter when he saw Lin Yun enter. He quickly came forward and bowed, saying, "Miss, you've come at the right time. The plaque has been hung up. Are you satisfied with it?"

Lin Yun looked up and saw the black plaque with gold lettering gleaming in the morning light; the three large characters "Yunxiang Pavilion" were written with vigorous strokes.

It was she who had asked the Emperor to inscribe it personally. She nodded slightly: "Not bad, the position is just right."

Accountant Zhang came out from the backyard carrying a stack of ledgers, his face beaming with an undisguised smile: "Miss, all the goods have been inventoried, and the staff have been trained. They're just waiting to show their skills on opening day."

Lin Yun took the ledger and flipped through it, checking the numbers in her mind. She found that everything was in perfect order; Manager Zhang was becoming more and more experienced.

She nodded, closed the ledger, and said to everyone, "Thank you all for your hard work these past two days. You will be richly rewarded after the business opens."

Upon hearing this, the men all beamed with joy and became even more motivated.

Looking around, one could see that the cabinets on the first floor were filled with rouge and face powder, arranged in sets and categories.

A carved screen stands steadily at the entrance, sunlight filtering through the openwork patterns and casting dappled patterns on the ground, creating a beautiful and serene atmosphere.

Inside is a makeup room, with walls covered in soft, light-colored fabric and a floor lamp on each side, creating an elegant and gentle atmosphere.

There are several rows of private seats by the window on the second floor, where people can rest and enjoy tea.

Opposite was a row of mahogany cabinets, polished to a shine, displaying all kinds of exquisite rouge and face powder, as well as many limited edition floral dews;

Goods for sale are neatly arranged on the newly built shelves in the backyard.

Everything is in good order, just waiting for the auspicious day to arrive.

In the afternoon, after returning to the villa, Lin Yun picked up her brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote a letter to Emperor Yongzheng.

This was the first letter she had written since their last parting. She was a little unsure how to begin, but after a long while, she finally picked up her pen and put it down.

First, I thanked him for the jade headdress and the brocade with twin lotus patterns. "Your Majesty's gift is too generous for me to accept. However, the brocade is so beautiful that I don't know how to cut it into any style."

Then, the author shifted the focus to the upcoming opening of the shop: "Yunxiang Pavilion is ready and will open on a chosen date. If Your Majesty has the time, you may come and take a look. Yun'er will personally serve you tea."

After writing, she gently blew on the ink to dry it, put the letter in an envelope, and handed it to Xiao Tao: "Send it here."

Xiao Tao took the letter and blinked: "Miss, if the Emperor really comes, wouldn't our shop be honored?"

Lin Yun smiled shyly, "Then we'll see if he has the time or inclination."