“You just got back? It’s winter now, and the weather is cold. I’ll make you some new clothes and two cloaks so you’ll be warmer.”
"And then there's your marriage to the Prince. Now that you've been betrothed, you should put the wedding on the agenda this time you're back. Your mother needs to prepare in advance. Once your elder brother gets married, yours will probably be soon too!"
Since returning from Beicheng, Zhao Hanyue has started preparing for her two children's weddings. Her eldest son's wedding is in February, which is less than two months away. The necessary procedures have been completed, and now all that's left is to prepare the wedding favors.
However, Yuxin's wedding dress, quilt, and everything else had to be prepared, as these were all embroidery works that needed to be started six months or a year in advance.
"Hehe, Mother's decision is fine, anyway, I don't know how to embroider!"
When the topic of marriage came up, Lin Yuxin wasn't shy at all, acting all shameless.
Zhao Hanyue couldn't help but tap Lin Yuxin's forehead, saying in an annoyed tone:
"You shameless girl, don't you know how to be reserved? You're just making a fool of yourself in front of the Prince!"
"Mother, don't worry, he wouldn't dare! If he dares to look down on me, I'll just leave him. Anyway, there are plenty of good men in this world!"
Lin Yuxin confidently comforted Zhao Hanya.
Instead of comforting them, they were quite frightened.
"How dare you talk like that, girl? Who do you think the Prince is? You have no manners! And what do you mean by 'there are plenty of good men out there'? You'll be the Princess Consort in the future, so you have to be loyal to the Regent. How can you still be thinking about other men? Aren't you afraid of being drowned in a pig cage?"
Zhao Hanyue really wanted to open her daughter's head and see what was inside. She was always spouting such treasonous things! She was terrified that the Emperor would chop off her head one day, or that the Regent would divorce her and send her home.
"Hehe! Don't worry, Mother, I was just joking. Li Xiaochen treats me very well!"
Seeing that Zhao Hanyya was really anxious, Lin Yuxin quickly comforted her, as she was afraid that she would be nagged for another afternoon.
But that's really what she thought. If Li Xiaochen wronged her, she wouldn't see him again. She was a modern soul and couldn't accept that her man was unfaithful, distrustful, or unloving!
If it were just about living together, she could be with anyone and live a carefree life on her own. But since Li Xiaochen has captured her heart, he must be absolutely loyal to her.
After that, the mother and daughter didn't talk about the topic again, but instead chatted with Lin Yuxin about their own experiences at their eldest son's wedding, to see if there was anything they needed to add.
Lin Yuxin stayed with Zhao Hanyue for several days, watching Zhao Hanyue and her maids and nannies do embroidery at home every day. She would count the betrothal gifts and help her mother with the affairs of the mansion.
In Zhao Hanyue's words, she was going to be a princess in the future, so she had to learn how to handle all the affairs of the household.
This matter has a noble name: Managing the household affairs!
Lin Yuxin: ……!
She didn't want to care, she really didn't want to care! She just wanted to lie down and count her money, lie down and do nothing. She didn't believe that Li Xiaochen would dare to tire her out.
As a result, Lin Yuxin was scolded by Zhao Hanyue again. In order to avoid being scolded, she obediently followed Zhao Hanyue around and studied for a few days.
On the fourth day, Lin Yuxin couldn't stand it any longer and made an excuse to sneak out of the mansion.
"Ah! The air of freedom is so good!"
Lin Yuxin stood on the road with Xiaodie, sighing at the air.
These four days were less stressful than performing a dozen surgeries.
"Hehe, Princess, Madam is only doing this for your own good!"
Seeing the princess's relieved expression, Xiaodie chuckled and offered words of comfort.
"I know all that. I just don't like it, but that doesn't mean I can't."
Lin Yuxin composed herself and pouted.
These things are tedious, but not difficult. However, it still takes some effort to do them well, and she just doesn't want to waste her time in the backyard.
Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore!
Lin Yuxin composed herself and went directly to Uncle Jin's Cuiya Pavilion.
"Uncle Jin! I'm back!"
Lin Yuxin went inside and looked around before finally finding Su Qianjin in the storeroom in the backyard.
"Oh! Yuxin's back! Come, sit down! Come, sit down!"
Su Qianjin looked up from the pile of goods and was overjoyed to see Lin Yuxin. She immediately came out, clapped her hands, and invited Lin Yuxin to sit down.
"Uncle Jin, I've been back for a few days now, but my mother has been forcing me to learn how to handle household affairs! I finally managed to escape today!"
As Lin Yuxin spoke, she began to complain! Her life was so miserable!!!
"Hehe! You silly girl, all those rich young ladies are eager to learn the demeanor and abilities of the matriarch! Those concubine's daughters are fighting tooth and nail to learn some of their stepmother's skills, but you, your mother is offering you to learn, and you're not willing?"
"What? You're not planning to get married in the future?"
Uncle Jin looked at Lin Yuxin's lifeless expression with amusement; this girl had always been mischievous and clever.
"Uncle Jin! I don't have to worry about getting married! The Emperor has already betrothed me to the Regent, so don't worry! I'm already reserved. Once the wedding date is set, and the Prince and I get married, please invite Uncle Jin to our wedding banquet!"
Lin Yuxin smiled and invited Uncle Jin.
"Really? Great! Uncle Jin will definitely come! Yu Xin is truly capable; I never imagined she was a princess! Uncle Jin is so lucky to have such an opportunity! Hehehe!"
Su Qianjin sighed helplessly and scolded Uncle Jin:
"Uncle Jin, what are you saying? We're friends, how can you say I'm climbing the social ladder? I don't like hearing that, so don't say it again!"
"Alright, alright, Uncle Jin misspoke. When you get married, Uncle Jin will give you a big dowry!"
Uncle Jin realized he had said the wrong thing and quickly apologized.
"Alright, I'll forgive Uncle Jin!"
Lin Yuxin nodded seriously and said.
After making eye contact with Su Qianjin, the two of them burst out laughing!
After that, Lin Yuxin started talking to Uncle Jin about the situation at Cuiya Pavilion.
Since its renovation, Cuiya Pavilion has been filled with very new and stylish clothes, attracting many people of status and making it packed every day.
Uncle Jin later used the method I gave him, using a membership system with VIP customers, Level 1 customers, Level 2 customers, Level 3 customers, and so on.
For top-tier customers, they have the right to purchase any new clothing items released each month, and can also customize items if needed.
Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 refer to the cost and the level of consumption.
The amount of silver spent determines what style of clothing you receive as a gift, or what discount you get; all of these are pre-defined based on your spending level.
Those wealthy ladies don't lack money; what they care about is face. They feel that as long as they become a VIP client of Cuiya Pavilion, they will have a lot of face in high society!
Therefore, Uncle Jin's Cuiya Pavilion business is getting better and better, and it has already made a name for itself in high society.
"Business at Cuiya Pavilion has been getting better and better in the past six months. Look, I've even moved the warehouse to this backyard, and found a new courtyard. I've also hired skilled craftsmen to make clothes. Cuiya has now truly become the self-production and self-sales model you described!"
Uncle Jin excitedly recounted the changes over the past six months. Although his Cuiya Pavilion business was good before, it had been stalled due to internal reasons, and he had considered selling it several times.
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