Princess Chang Le was dragged down by her elder brother, and her life in her husband's family was not easy. The couple were already like strangers, and her mother-in-law always bullied her because of the grievances suffered by her cousin from the Li family.
She was caught in the middle, feeling utterly humiliated, but unfortunately, her own family was in the wrong. She didn't dare to vent her anger, and when she couldn't bear it any longer, she simply moved into Shen Ning's house with her family.
The Shen family is headed by Shen Ning, and there are practically no male members left in the family. Princess Chang Le is not afraid of gossip; she just wants to stay here and have some peace and quiet.
Shen Ning would chase away Xiao Ruyi, who was obsessed with love, but she was very welcoming to Princess Chang Le.
Princess Chang Le brought everything she needed to eat and use. Since she had nothing to do, she helped Shen Ning with the accounts. In her spare time, she also taught Shen Ning how to shoot arrows. The two of them were living a very comfortable life together.
Princess Qi knew her daughter was wronged, and didn't say anything about her unreasonable move to the Shen family. She just gave Shen Ning a very large shop, saying it was for Shen Ning to open for fun, without giving any special instructions. But Shen Ning knew that this was to tell her to take good care of Princess Chang Le.
Knowing that Shen Ning would treat Princess Chang Le well even without being told, he didn't need to say anything more and simply sent it over.
Although Shen Ning is mercenary, she still has feelings for Princess Chang Le, so she can't really just close down the shop. However, since it was sent by Princess Qi sincerely, she wouldn't feel good if she didn't accept it.
After much deliberation, she called upon Princess Chang Le and also invited Du Yunzhi to join her, proposing that the three of them open a shop together.
Its name is Jinlan Pavilion.
They were as close as sisters and sworn brothers.
The shop given by the Princess of Qi was three stories high, covering an area of over a hundred feet in front and behind. It was originally intended to be a restaurant, but it wasn't very profitable.
Shen Ning thought they could open a loft specifically for girls, complete with tea, snacks, dominoes, dancing, music, and more, mainly for them to gather and have fun.
Princess Chang Le and Du Yunzhi clapped their hands in approval. A place without smelly men and full of girls was simply too wonderful.
Because there were no good chefs, Shen Ning decided to outsource the food service, allowing guests to specify restaurants and have servants run errands to buy the food. This would ensure that the guests would not have a monotonous diet and that they would not have to worry about the chefs driving away guests because of their poor cooking skills.
Princess Chang Le said, "The Prince's Palace has two old imperial chefs who specialize in making pastries. I will bring them over and have them make some special pastries that are exquisite and expensive, the kind you can't find anywhere else."
Shen Ning gave her a thumbs up: "Congratulations, Princess Chang Le, on getting your hands on the door of a merchant."
Du Yunzhi couldn't be a royal chef, but her family owned a restaurant: "Then I'll have the kitchen prepare some delicious and beautiful dishes, such as dishes with fresh flowers, which are good for beauty and health, exclusively for Jinlan Pavilion."
Princess Chang Le's eyes lit up: "Yes, this one will work too."
The three of them got more and more excited as they talked. Shen Ning wrote everything down and compiled it into a plan book, covering every detail. Once she was sure there were no problems, she copied a portion of it and sent it to Princess Qi.
Princess Qi already had a good impression of Shen Ning, and she sincerely gave him the shop. She didn't expect Shen Ning to send her the business plan so quickly, and she was even more pleasantly surprised after reading the contents.
"Okay, okay!"
Princess Qi was very pleased. With a wave of her hand, she not only provided the imperial chefs but also asked Prince Qi to contact the Minister of Works and ask him to help arrange a group of artisans who were temporarily available.
Princess Qi said that once the shop is completed, she will be the first to bring her friends to experience it.
Shen Ning felt grateful and envious. With such open-minded and cheerful parents as the Prince and his wife, it was no wonder that Princess Chang Le had such a good personality.
While things at Jinlan Pavilion were in full swing, Ye Feiyan's parents finally proposed marriage to the Du family at the end of March.
The Du family were merchants. In his previous life, Ye Feiyan's parents had always disagreed with his marriage proposal. Ye Feiyan insisted on his own way, arranged for someone to propose marriage, and forcefully married Du Yunzhi. Although the couple had a good relationship afterward, the Ye family still looked down on Du Yunzhi.
In this life, it was Minister Du who personally led the marriage proposal. Shen Ning dared not take credit for it, but Princess Chang Le must have played a significant role in it.
The Qi Prince's Mansion and the Prime Minister's Mansion behind her, which one doesn't overshadow the Ye family? Du Yunzhi's friendship with Princess Chang Le is also a good thing for the Ye family.
Du Yunzhi didn't have such deep thoughts, but Ye Feiyan was a cunning fox, and a sensible one at that.
After completing the marriage proposal ceremony with Du Yunzhi, he personally brought gifts to the Shen family.
One portion for Shen Ning, and one portion for Princess Chang Le.
“The princess and Miss Shen are like sisters to Yunzhi. You are practically her family. Today, since we are not discussing marriage, we should pay our respects to the two elder sisters. This is just a small gift, and we hope that the two elder sisters will not find it offensive.”
By calling himself Fei Yan and addressing her as "sister," Ye Fei Yan is showing respect to Du Yunzhi and her husband by placing himself in their position of being their husband.
However, seeing him like this... Shen Ning and Princess Chang Le exchanged a glance and still couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Princess Chang Le laughed while saying with disdain, "You're older than me, yet you call me 'sister.' Aren't you ashamed? I can't stand it."
Ye Feiyan said helplessly, "I apologize for the special treatment given today's marriage proposal, Princess."
Princess Chang Le immediately frowned: "So you mean we're just going through the motions today, and then you'll forget about us?"
Ye Feiyan quickly apologized, "Feiyan wouldn't dare."
Shen Ning smiled and took Princess Chang Le's arm: "Alright, Ah Xuan, stop teasing him, or you'll scare your brother-in-law away."
Princess Chang Le felt like she was marrying off her younger sister, and she sneered with a sour face: "If you can't even pass this little test, you're not worthy of marrying my sister."
Ye Feiyan: "The princess is right."
Shen Ning: "......" Well, it's a case of one willing to hit and the other willing to be hit.
But jokes aside, this is still a joyous occasion that deserves our blessings.
Shen Ning: "Young Master Ye's sincerity is evident. I am very relieved to entrust Yunzhi to you. You two will definitely have a happy and fulfilling life together."
Princess Chang Le: "It depends on your performance. If Yunzhi comes to me crying, don't blame the princess for being merciless with her sword."
Ye Feiyan smiled and agreed to each of them: "If that day ever comes, there is no need to trouble the princess. Ye Feiyan will commit suicide to atone for my sins."
Ye Feiyan didn't stay long before getting up to take his leave. He was even busier after the marriage proposal, as he had to go through the betrothal ceremony and calculate the auspicious date. He couldn't wait to marry Du Yunzhi.
"That's great."
Princess Chang Le sighed, "Ye Feiyan doesn't seem like a proper person, but he is very sincere towards the girl he loves. His heart and eyes are full of Yunzhi. He thinks of her in every way, is tolerant and considerate in everything, and is polite and sincere. Isn't this more beautiful than the separation of life and death and the elopement of scholars and young ladies written in those storybooks?"
Shen Ning patted her hand: "You deserve better too, it's just that your time hasn't come yet, you haven't met that person. But even if you haven't met them, it doesn't matter. A peony doesn't bloom because of another flower. Just focus on blooming brilliantly yourself, and everything else is just icing on the cake."
Princess Chang Le raised an eyebrow: "Tsk, of all the people I've met, your flattery is the most pleasing to the ear."
Shen Ning feigned humility: "It is my honor to be appreciated by the princess."
"Hahaha......"
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