As we approached the department store, people came and went, each carrying a basket of things as they came out of the building.
Zhen Wanwan looked carefully; everyone coming in and out bought at least three items.
Zhang Qiaozui, with her sharp eyes, spotted Zhen Wanwan from afar.
However, after receiving Zhen Wanwan's gaze, he stopped in his tracks.
"Zhen Niangzi! What are you doing here?"
A voice that was both familiar and unfamiliar rang in her ears, and Zhen Wanwan looked in the direction of the sound.
On the other side stood a noblewoman dressed in gorgeous clothes and exquisitely made up.
Looking at Han Erniang, who looked radiant and as if she had been rejuvenated, Zhen Wanwan was stunned for a moment before she remembered who this person was.
"Madam Fang! It's been so long, you look even younger."
That's right! When Han Erniang first met her, her face was full of sorrow, as if her parents had died.
Today, she is like a newlywed bride living in the sweetness of love.
Han Erniang couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. She really did look like a newlywed.
Zhen Wanwan was very curious. What good thing was she doing? Why was she grinning so wide? Wasn't she tired?
"Madam Zhen, you jest. I'm old enough to be considered young or not..."
Although she said that, judging from her hesitant manner, it was clear that it wasn't what she truly meant.
Zhen Wanwan shifted her gaze, unable to bear watching her writhing, maggot-like body.
However, she was certain that Madam Fang did indeed have good news, and it was likely related to her husband.
Zhen Wanwan wasn't the type to pry into gossips, so she didn't chat with her.
On the surface, she appeared calm and collected, but inwardly she was plotting something.
She had never forgotten the matter between Granny Zhang and Rou'er.
Madam Fang's husband was the culprit who harmed Rou'er's parents.
She couldn't possibly sleep soundly with her enemies right under her nose.
Zhang Mama and Rou'er were already her people, and she would support them no matter what.
Thinking of this, Zhen Wanwan had been keeping a close eye on Han Erniang ever since she entered the building.
His eyes kept darting around the street, trying to confirm whether what he thought was true.
The department store is doing very well today; it's rare to see men going up to the third floor on ordinary days.
Now, inside, she saw many young or middle-aged men accompanying their wives and children to choose things.
As Zhen Wanwan watched the housekeeper explain things to them one by one, the husbands took out their money pouches and bought everything.
The housekeeper couldn't stop smiling, and he kept praising the couples' relationship.
He coaxed them until they blushed and felt hot, and they became more and more enthusiastic.
On the other side, other butlers were recommending new products to the newly arrived ladies.
Coincidentally, today is the day for launching the new product each month.
The butler led the VIP client to a separate room separated by a curtain.
The words "Boys, please stay away" were embroidered on the door curtain.
The items inside are the best things that Zhen Wanwan observed for a long time before deciding to launch.
These are the most private little clothes and pants for girls.
Many ladies and young women didn't understand and looked at the butler.
The housekeeper explained the process to them with a smile, and even taught them how to wear it one-on-one.
They even hired a special model and personally dressed her in little clothes and pants.
Her breasts were much more prominent than when she wasn't wearing a bra, stunning the ladies present.
The young ladies, still inexperienced in such matters, blushed deeply and looked away furtively.
Married women, on the other hand, each had several concubines with impressive figures in their homes.
Those women, with their own advantages, attracted the master to frequently sneak into their rooms.
They also wanted to win the master's favor, but their own conditions were not strong enough, so they couldn't even pretend.
These little clothes and pants called 'underwear' are exactly what they wanted.
But this is a very private thing, and many people are too embarrassed to choose clothes in front of others.
The housekeeper was a perceptive person and immediately arranged a photo album for each VIP client.
Inside, of course, is information such as the style and color of the underwear, as well as the material and size of the clothing.
Everyone sat in soft chairs, slowly flipping through the photo albums, occasionally having the staff next to them record the numbers.
The butler smiled and said softly, "Dear VIP ladies, welcome to the department store. The items here are our owner's newest offerings this month..."
"You can view all the underwear in the photo albums you have. If you find a style you like, you can note its number. Our shop ships discreetly and will never leak your privacy..."
The ladies breathed a small sigh of relief. Although they liked him very much, they were all young women who had been raised in seclusion and had received strict education.
They always care about their image in public, and this tactic by the department store suits their needs perfectly.
So after the housekeeper finished speaking, the wealthy lady ordered seven or eight sets in one go.
I plan to change into a different outfit every day, and come back to choose a new one when I feel like it.
Upon seeing someone returning the photo album, the butler hurriedly explained, "Honorable VIP ladies, this photo album is a gift to you. If you wish to purchase more in the future, please have a servant send us a message..."
After the basket was pulled down, everyone was captivated by the underwear.
The ladies who had just bought something great couldn't wait to rush home and make good use of this new product.
As mentioned in the photobook, this item can replace a bellyband, making you more confident and helping you become a woman with a cleavage.
Although they didn't quite understand the language, they felt that it was all useful information.
Zhen Wanwan kept observing the changes in the guests' expressions and the problems they reported.
This will make it easier to correct mistakes in the future and keep customers firmly on our side.
Many ladies were buying underwear at the scene, and Mrs. Fang was one of them.
She followed behind the housekeeper, getting up close to the fabric of the little clothes and pants hanging on the rack.
As they walked a little further in, Han Erniang's eyes lit up when she saw the little red dress in front of her.
The style of this garment is so festive that the maidservant beside her immediately took it off and put it in the shopping basket.
Han Erniang's cheeks flushed, and she picked out several more small clothes that caught her eye.
She walked around the shelves and returned to the lounge.
Seeing Zhen Wanwan here made her blush even more.
"Madam Zhen, have you chosen your items?"
Zhen Wanwan looked somewhat embarrassed as she watched others get caught.
She quickly composed herself and said with a smile, "Yes! Has Madam Fang finished making her selections?"
Thinking of the several little outfits I had chosen, and then thinking of my husband, I knew tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.
Faced with Zhen Wanwan's teasing, Han Erniang nodded with a bright smile.
"It's getting late, and the children at home must be getting impatient. My dear wife, I must head back now..."
After a brief farewell, Han Erniang hurried outside.
Looking at his back, it was as if he was rushing home to be reborn.
Zhen Wanwan paused for a moment, then sighed inwardly. It seemed that the eldest master of the Fang family had indeed come to Anqing Prefecture.
At this moment, Zhen Wanwan couldn't help but feel a little fortunate that Zhang Mama and Rou'er hadn't come with her today.
If they knew their enemy was coming, they would probably turn red with rage.
"Excuse me... are you... the wife of Military Advisor An?"
A woman cautiously approached Zhen Wanwan, her face showing some trepidation and nervousness.
Zhen Wanwan glanced at her a few times, confirming that she didn't recognize her.
"Yes, that's me. What do you want?"
The woman opposite seemed surprised by Zhen Wanwan's directness, and she stared blankly for a moment.
He blinked and quickly regained his normal expression.
She looked at Zhen Wanwan with a friendly smile.
However, Zhen Wanwan always felt that her smile didn't reach her eyes, and a sense of vigilance immediately arose in her heart.
The woman naturally took Zhen Wanwan's hand, wanting to pretend to be close sisters with her.
Zhen Wanwan wasn't used to it, so she snatched her hand away, slightly displeased.
"Young lady, may I ask who you are? Do you know my husband?"
The second half of the sentence was said by Zhen Wanwan in an almost affirmative tone.
The woman opposite seemed oblivious to the exclusion.
She looked a little shy, and her cheeks flushed red, showing the appearance of someone experiencing first love.
Zhen Wanwan's lips twitched slightly. Could this person be what she thought—a mistress who came to her doorstep...?
As she expected, the woman politely and warmly greeted Zhen Wanwan with a gesture of respect befitting a peer.
She said shyly, "Yan'er greets Madam. I am the daughter of Prefect Zhang of Anqing Prefecture."
Zhang, the Prefect's daughter?
Zhen Wanwan thought for a moment and vaguely remembered that on the day of her wedding with Zhu Yuan, Prefect Zhang had sent them gifts.
However, she has not yet met Prefect Zhang since she arrived here.
That said, this Prefect Zhang and the Zhang family were related by several intermediaries.
This is also one of the reasons why the Zhang family came to Anqing Prefecture.
However, the relationship between the two families has faded over time, leaving only a few traces of kinship.
Looking at the gentle-smiling, harmless woman in front of her, Zhen Wanwan raised an eyebrow.
It is said that Prefect Zhang only had one young son, and there was no word of him having a daughter.
Thinking of this, Zhen Wanwan became more interested and chatted with her for a while longer.
"So it's Miss Zhang. I was blind and didn't recognize you."
As soon as Zhen Wanwan finished speaking, the woman's expression froze on her face.
Zhen Wanwan could sense that she was somewhat embarrassed, so she asked curiously, "Miss Zhang, are you feeling unwell? Should we call a doctor for you?"
Su Yan'er shook her head and refused.
Her face turned pale, and she seemed uneasy.
Su Yan'er was publicly known as the daughter of Prefect Zhang, but in reality, she was just an adopted daughter.
Her biological mother was married to Prefect Zhang in her second marriage. It took her a lot of effort to finally come to the Prefect's mansion with her mother and enjoy a life of luxury.
She thought that Prefect Zhang would accept her, but no matter how hard she tried, she could never gain his genuine acceptance.
They wouldn't even let her change her surname.
She had a tough time before, but her luck has improved slightly this year.
Prefect Zhang married several wives and concubines, but none of them bore him any children.
Therefore, he became afraid and secretly went to see a doctor. The doctors all said that he had low sperm count and would have difficulty conceiving in the future.
He went to a tavern to drown his sorrows over this matter, and by chance, he ran into Su Yan'er's widowed mother.
The two became acquainted after a while, and gradually began an affair.
At the end of last year, Su Yan'er's mother, heavily pregnant, came directly to their door.
Prefect Zhang should have been worried about having an heir, but now that a child has arrived, he is overjoyed.
He brought Madam Su back to his residence and made proper arrangements for her.
These wives knew this too, and silently protected her.
After several months of patient care, she successfully gave birth to a son at the beginning of this year.
Prefect Zhang was overjoyed and immediately registered it under his eldest son's name.
Su Yan'er easily moved into the prefect's mansion thanks to her birth mother's influence.
Because of her sweet talk and charming personality, Prefect Zhang has already agreed to let her stay in his residence.
But she was not his own flesh and blood after all. Prefect Zhang agreed to let her stay and raise her, but he did not agree to let her be included in the family genealogy.
Zhen Wanwan kept calling her Miss Zhang, and Su Yan'er wasn't thick-skinned enough to blush a little.
Thinking about the future, Su Yan'er held back and swallowed her grievances.
So she shook her head and forced a smile, saying, "I'm fine, I'm just tired from walking around. Why don't we go over there and rest for a bit?"
Su Yan'er pointed to a sofa with few people sitting on it. She glanced at it and wondered if it was just a coincidence.
That spot had no obstructions around it and was some distance from the crowd, making it an ideal choice for conversation.
Zhen Wanwan also wanted to find out her purpose, so she agreed to her request and went with her.
Su Yan'er chatted with her with a smile, carefully selecting the most popular picture books in the city recently and telling her about them.
Zhen Wanwan faced the wind outside the window, letting it blow away the sorrow in her heart.
Su Yan'er noticed her annoyance, pursed her lips, and reduced her talking.
"Why did you come alone today, Madam? Didn't the strategist accompany you?"
Mentioning Zhuyuan also roused Zhen Wanwan.
Finally, we're getting to the important part. Heaven knows how long she's been waiting for this moment.
"Oh, him? He's busy with official duties, how could he have time to spend with me?"
Su Yan'er glanced at Zhen Wanwan and sneered inwardly.
They really think they're something special...
That person was of such high status that he naturally wouldn't come here with her.
Zhen Wanwan didn't know what she was thinking, but she didn't miss the fleeting sarcasm in Su Yan'er's eyes.
It seems she guessed correctly; Su Yan'er came for Zhu Yuan.
"Sir is busy with official duties and probably doesn't have time to spend with Madam. In a few days, Sir will definitely make time for Madam."
Despite what Su Yan'er thought in her heart, she was very good at maintaining a composed demeanor.
She didn't reveal a single flaw, and smiled kindly and amiably.
She looks like a gentle and kind girl, without a trace of aggression.
Zhen Wanwan raised an eyebrow, revealing a hint of disappointment.
Su Yan'er was delighted and spoke even more affectionately.
Zhen Wanwan stared at Su Yan'er for a long time.
Finally, it caught her attention, and she awkwardly touched her face.
He asked hesitantly, "Why is Madam looking at me like that? Is there something dirty on Yan'er's face?"
Zhen Wanwan shook her head. Su Yan'er's face must have been powdered; it was fair with a rosy glow, and she looked to be in excellent health.
Her startled look made her seem like a simple, innocent woman.
If Zhen Wanwan hadn't been an expert in tea, she would have had a hard time discovering this.
She replied softly, "Miss Zhang's appearance is just like that of a pure white lotus, untouched by the world's grime."
Su Yan'er was taken aback at first, then felt a surge of pride.
Bai Lianhua is quite popular here, so I guess Zhen Wanwan is praising her!
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