Back at the embroidered building, Bi Qiao, Granny Zhuang, Mo Qin, Fei Peng, and others were already waiting in the front hall. Zhao Shu asked Chu Chun to bring the food box up to the embroidered building, then sat in the main seat and said, "It's New Year's Eve. I'm here to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I hope that everyone's wishes will come true and everything will go smoothly in the coming year."

She spoke very ordinary words with sincerity, and everyone was grateful, kowtowing to her and wishing her "May the Princess be blessed with good health and happiness."

"Get up. Even if you kowtow today, you won't get a red envelope," she said with a smile.

The others exchanged smiles upon hearing her words. Zhao Shu looked at Fei Peng and asked, "Do you have any letters from your brother?"

“My elder brother sent a message before the New Year, saying that everything was fine and that I should do my job well.” Now, he has become more and more advanced, and his conduct and behavior have become more mature.

Zhao Shu was extremely pleased that Fei Peng had grown up. He was good at calculations and could be of great use in the business world, but he was still young and lacked experience.

"It's good that your brother is safe and sound. If you have time next year, go back to the capital and see your brother." The two families had fallen on hard times and suffered great calamities, and had also experienced the coldness of the world. Their brotherly affection was extraordinary.

Fei Peng was grateful and bowed deeply to express his thanks. "Thank you, Princess. Now that the shop is stable, I will return to the capital to visit my brother."

"Regarding the shop, come back to me after the first day of the month to report. The profit-sharing shares also need to be divided. After the first day, you should carefully consider and then make a plan." Since the shop opened, no shareholding agreement has been drawn up, and all of these need to be filed with the government.

"Yes." He had already planned this out and was just waiting for the first day of the lunar new year before reporting to Zhao Shu.

Zhao Shu nodded, then turned to look at Granny Zhuang, "Granny, you've worked so hard. The goods in the shop are all managed by you."

Granny Zhuang finally found herself with more work to do, and everyone below knew that she was the princess's dowry maid. She also had favor with Zhao Shu, so how could they not fawn over her? Although she was in charge of the production line, it was not actually that tiring. However, she was honest and loyal to Zhao Shu and Prince Yong, and she insisted on doing everything herself.

"I am not tired. I am happy to serve the Princess and the Prince. Please do not think that I am too old to do anything. I can still help you. Please do not think that I am too old." She contradicted herself, but everyone understood what she wanted to express.

Zhao Shu chuckled gently and waved her hand to comfort her, "Don't say that, Granny. How could I think you're old? I wish you would live to be a hundred. I rely on you for everything. With you taking care of things for me and my father, we can rest assured."

"Princess, please don't say that. How can the Princess and the Prince rely on a servant? The Prince and the Princess are masters, not servants." She began to lecture with a stern face.

Zhao Shu laughed and nodded, "Okay, I'll listen to you, Granny."

As soon as she finished speaking, Granny Zhuang said earnestly, "Princess, you mustn't say that."

"Alright, alright, how much stock can we produce before February?" Zhao Shu quickly got back to the main topic.

After a moment of contemplation, Granny Zhuang said firmly, "Twenty loads of shampoo and twenty loads of conditioner."

This amount is already quite considerable, considering it's only a month. She thought for a moment, "There's no need to work too hard. We must ensure the quality and there can be no mistakes. It's okay if we don't complete the task, but if there are any mistakes, we will not let it go easily. If we can ensure the quality and complete the task, we can get three times the monthly salary in January."

When Granny Zhuang heard that it was three times, she was startled. "Your Highness, I thought it was too much. My monthly allowance is already much higher than that of other households. To give three times more is too much."

Zhao Shu chuckled and shook her head, patiently explaining, "Rewards and punishments are clearly defined. If you make a mistake, not only will you lose all your bonus, but you will also have two-thirds of your monthly salary deducted, and your monthly leave benefits will be canceled."

However, Granny Zhuang still felt the punishment was too lenient. But Zhao Shuyi had already made up her mind, and she turned to look at Bi Qiao before reluctantly shutting up.

Zhao Shu looked at Bi Qiao, "When the shop opens in February, will the shop assistants be in place?" She was referring to the male shop assistants.

"Princess, rest assured, it will definitely be presentable," Bi Qiao replied.

"Well, no matter what, we should prioritize Father's affairs and take our time with training people." Although Prince Yong has improved, Zhao Shu is always worried that he might revert to his old ways. She doesn't dislike her father as he was before, but he was always bullied, which pained her.

Bi Qiao was able to distinguish between primary and secondary matters. "Princess, rest assured, I understand."

Zhao Shu nodded and looked at Mo Qin, "Did Gao Dan and the others tell you?"

Mo Qin clasped his hands in a salute and replied, "Your Highness, I have explained the details to you. I have been thinking about how to forge the strongest blade. Please give me your guidance, Your Highness."

Zhao Shu was extremely satisfied. In his previous life, Mo Qin was one of the generals from humble backgrounds. He was indeed a talented general who would take the initiative to think about how to build special forces instead of just following orders.

She naturally didn't know how to build a special forces unit, but she did have some knowledge of it. As for the specifics, Mo Qin and the others would have to figure it out themselves, but she could help with some planning in terms of the general direction.

"This matter can be discussed after the first day of the month. I need to think carefully about what to do. General Peng is currently in Guanzhou, which is a rare opportunity. You should spend more time with General Peng; it may be useful in the future."

Mo Qin looked at Zhao Shu excitedly, his heart pounding. A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier. Although he had never said it, every man with blood and guts would dream of becoming a general or prime minister. But he never expected that Zhao Shu would ask him to have more contact with Peng Rui.

Peng Rui comes from a family of military generals. Although he was not ennobled, his ancestors were commanders. Peng Rui grew up in the army and is far superior to the sons of military commanders. If you can follow Peng Rui, you will definitely learn a lot.

"Hmm?" Zhao Shu asked, receiving no response.

Mo Qin hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed, "Your subordinate thanks the princess for her great kindness. Your princess's kindness and virtue will never be forgotten by me."

"No need to thank me. You are the same as the soldiers in our manor. As long as they have the ability, I can recommend them to become regular soldiers and join the ranks of other generals." This is the promotion system. The highest a soldier can become is a commander. However, if a person remains a soldier for life without any possibility of promotion, it will not benefit him in the slightest from the manor system.

Mo Qin was grateful; this dignified man almost had tears welling up in his eyes. "On behalf of those lads, I thank the Princess for her great kindness."

"Alright, these benefits are all earned through your hard work. They are the result of your own efforts, so there's no need to thank me." After saying this, Zhao Shu waved for them to leave. "Where is Uncle Fu? If you see Uncle Fu, please have him come to see me."

At this moment, Fu Bo was probably extremely busy. After saying this, he stopped talking and went up to the embroidered tower, exhausted. Chu Chun and the others had already prepared a hot bath for her, and were just waiting to burn incense and bathe her before going to Fengxin Palace to keep vigil with the Empress Dowager.

Zhao Shu felt somewhat helpless, but it was only the first year after returning to Dayong, so she had to take it seriously.