Madam Tang helped Madam Zhu explain, "The woman just now was the shopkeeper's sister-in-law. This woman was very shameless and wanted the shopkeeper to steal the fabric from the clothing store. The shopkeeper has already helped the family a lot, and they still want to do this. It's really too much!"
Madam Zhu apologized to Yan Fu Ning Fu Li: "Miss, I really couldn't help it just now. The quarrel affected the business of East Third Street. It's my fault. But the clothing store is yours, Miss. I will never do anything to let you down!"
"It won't affect you. You should be straightforward when dealing with people you don't like. You should scold them." Yan Funing said softly, "You did a great job."
He turned around and said to the people around him, "I also believe that everyone has sharp eyes and can tell who is right and who is wrong."
Someone said, "Mrs. Zhu is a good person and works diligently in business. We all know that."
Another woman also said, "Her sister-in-law is so shameless. Not only does she not want Madam Zhu to get married, she also wants Madam Zhu's work income to continue to subsidize their family. It is said that her son is engaged, and they still want Madam Zhu to pay the bride price. Where in the world can there be such a vicious sister-in-law? It is really eye-opening."
"Is this really true?" Yan Funing frowned.
Madam Zhu nodded. "I've never married, and all my earnings have been given to my family. Now that I'm with Tong Cheng, I've started saving for myself for our future family. My sister-in-law isn't happy about this. Seeing that Tong Cheng and I each run a shop, and that business is doing well, she's started to have evil ideas."
Madam Tang said, "The shopkeeper's wife is really something. She even said that it would be better for the shopkeeper not to marry and that she would be supported by the family in the future. Who is supporting whom? It's really ridiculous."
Yan Funing became angry after hearing this and turned around to look for someone.
Fu Ciyi asked softly, "What do you want me to do?"
"No need for my husband's help." Yan Funing looked towards Chengwen Building and finally saw a familiar figure. She waved at him, "Brother Chengwen, come here."
"My sister is here." Liu Chengwen took a few quick steps. "Sister and brother-in-law, you are back from Ling County. When did you come back?"
"She came back just two days ago." Yan Funing said softly, "When Madam Zhu's sister-in-law comes again in the future, can your people keep an eye out for her?"
"It's a small matter." Liu Chengwen agreed.
Fu Nanyao whispered to Fu Beimo: "After all, our sister-in-law is the best."
"You just found out?" Fu Beimo sneered.
Fu Nanyao: "Of course I knew it a long time ago. Now when we compare, our sister-in-law is really incomparable."
Fu Beimo: "You should stop flattering me. Just know that your sister-in-law is good."
Fu Nanyao sighed: "Today I learned that there are many mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships that are difficult to get along with. I didn't expect that there are also many mother-daughter relationships that are bad."
Fu Beimo said directly: "There are so many people in the world, so naturally there are all kinds of relationships. What's more, some relatives can't stand seeing their own relatives living better than theirs."
Madam Zhu heard what the brother and sister said: "My mother only has eyes for my brother and my nephew. She wishes I could be an old maid forever."
After Madam Zhu finished speaking, she nodded to the people around her, and then led Yan Funing and others into the shop.
"My lady, your highnesses, let's talk inside."
Everyone entered the shop.
As Yan Funing walked, she asked Liu Chengwen, "Is the restaurant preparing the medicinal food?"
"It's been cooking since before daybreak. It should be ready in half an hour."
"Okay then. I'll pack it up and send it to Mother later."
"If Aunt Queen wants to eat it, just send someone to tell her and I will deliver it to her personally." Liu Chengwen said.
"It's the same if we come to get it."
Several people sat down one after another, and Madam Zhu served tea and snacks.
Tong Ya walked to Yan Funing's side obediently and said, "Sister, that man was so fierce just now. He came over many times before, glared at me, and pinched me."
"Did she pinch you?"
Madam Zhu felt so distressed that she squatted down and held Tong Ya in her arms.
Tong Ya patted her back with her little hand: "Mom, I'm fine, don't be sad."
Tong Cheng, who was at the end of the street, heard that Yan Funing had arrived, so he dropped his work and came to the clothing store.
Mrs. Tang and Xiang Nuan told Tong Cheng what happened on the street just now.
Tong Cheng apologized, "I was working in the backyard with my apprentice, so I didn't hear what was happening on the street."
If he knew that Madam Zhu was being bullied, he would definitely come to help.
As he spoke, he looked at Madam Zhu and asked, "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, it's just that Xiaoya was bullied by my sister-in-law before."
When it comes to this, Madam Zhu feels bad.
Tong Cheng was annoyed. "How could she do that? She asked me for a lot of money before, saying that if the Zhu family agreed to let you and I be together, they would have to pay a lot of money as a betrothal gift. I paid it."
"Ah?" Madam Zhu's voice rose. "How much did you pay?"
"Twenty taels. I spent quite a bit of money looking for Xiao Ya Niang. I don't have much money on me, so I gave twenty taels to your sister-in-law first."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"I thought I had decided on you, so I had to pay for the betrothal gift. She also said it had to be at least 100 taels, and asked me to give her the remaining 80 taels as soon as possible."
"It would be fine if she asked me for money, but why did she go to you?" Madam Zhu became more and more angry the more she thought about it.
Tong Ya looked left and right, not knowing who to persuade.
Yan Funing gestured for her to hold her parents' hands.
The little girl did as she was told and called softly, "Daddy, Mommy."
Tong Cheng patted his daughter's head and comforted Madam Zhu: "Forget it, I've given her twenty taels. If she asks for it again, I will never give it to her."
Madam Zhu looked at Yan Funing: "Miss..."
"Hold on to a suitable day and get married. From now on, you two should discuss things carefully and manage your own little family well." Yan Funing said gently, "If she comes again, please come find me, Brother Chengwen."
"Oh, by the way, just behind East Third Street, find a house for you. I'll buy it for you as a wedding gift."
Tong Cheng and Madam Zhu said in unison: "How can this be so embarrassing?"
"What's there to be embarrassed about? I handed the shop over to you because you are loyal and honest." Yan Funing smiled slightly.
Liu Chengwen joked: "Don't choose a super big house."
Everyone laughed.
After chatting for a while, Yan Funing and Fu Ciyi went to Chengwenlou, accompanied by Liu Chengwen, thinking that the medicinal food in the restaurant was almost cooked.
Fu Beimo and Fu Nanyao took Tong Ya to a street food shop to buy pastries.
After packing up the medicinal food and buying some pastries, Tong Ya was asked to take the snacks back to the garment shop, while Yan Funing and the others left East Third Street.
When we returned to the palace, it was lunchtime.
Food was being served in the dining room of the Queen's Palace.
Fu Ciyi and Fu Beimo both took the food boxes and handed them to the eunuch who was serving the dishes.
At this time, Qiao Wanyou was supported by Long Yi and came out.
"Is your headache better, mother?" Yan Funing stepped forward.
"Much better." Qiao Wanyou smelled the familiar aroma and smiled slightly. "I'm in for a treat today." Turning to Long Yi, she said, "Our daughter-in-law is very capable. She has thought of many dishes. These are the signature dishes of her restaurant."
"Then I must try it."
The couple sat down one after another.
Fu Ciyi and others also took their seats.
"Mom, do you remember anything?" Fu Nanyao asked.
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