Before anyone could respond to the good news, the Marquis spoke first, "Fu Niu'er will come every five days from now on, and she can come to the city with your mother."
"With your godfather away, you will manage his social interactions and conduct business. At the end of each month, check the shop's accounts for income and expenses. If the shop needs adjustments, feel free to make those arrangements."
"Godfather, I don't know how!" Jiayin quickly waved her hand and said.
This time, it wasn't that she wanted to slack off; she simply didn't have the experience to manage such a large mansion and business!
Remembering the earlier discussion about the ownership of the shops, she added, "Also, Godfather, don't transfer those shops to my name. You've already given me so much!"
The Marquis shook his head and insisted, "Managing a household is not difficult. If there's anything you don't understand, the steward can teach you."
"As for the shop, it's convenient to manage it under your name. If I need it later, it won't be difficult to change it back."
What else could Jiayin say? Her godfather was determined to "force a sale"!
The head steward, being very perceptive, quickly brought over the fabric bestowed upon him by the palace and warmly greeted Jiayin, "Princess, come and choose! This old servant thinks this cloud-patterned brocade is the best for making a quilted jacket."
"Although it's still hot now, it will get cold in two months. This old servant will ask the embroidery workshop to spend some time making a few sets of dresses for the princess to wear when receiving guests!"
What woman doesn't love beauty, especially when it comes to dresses and jewelry? They simply can't resist them.
Jiayin was drawn to the abundance of brocade and couldn't help but step forward and say, "Uncle Steward, I've drawn some different styles of clothing. Could you call two embroiderers over for me? I want to talk to them about it."
"Alright!" The head steward quickly called a maid to the sewing room and summoned two head matrons.
Jiayin brought out a new style with a pipa-shaped collar and a half-stand collar, intending to make a jacket and skirt for her grandmother.
Seeing the Marquis present, the two nannies were eager to use all their skills to showcase their expertise!
After all, they only had one master in the household, and he was away from home most of the year. The women were incredibly bored and worried that they might be laid off and sold off at any time...
Three women make a drama, and the Marquis was overwhelmed by the idea. So he ordered his head steward to go to the storeroom and bring out most of the fabrics suitable for women, so that Jiayin could choose and use them as she pleased.
If there's any left, we'll load it onto a truck and send it to the Li family.
The head steward agreed, and the Marquis went to his study to deal with some documents.
When the sun was high in the sky, the two old women returned to their embroidery room, satisfied, with a large pile of brocade and fabric.
Jiayin rubbed her rumbling belly and skipped off to find her godfather.
Just then, the Marquis finished his work, and the father and daughter met up and headed straight for Xiankelai.
It's lunchtime, and that's when cyclamen is at its busiest.
However, whether it was because Li Zhensheng was not there or because of the hot weather, the occupancy rate at Cyclamen was lower than usual.
There are ten tables in the lobby, but only seven are occupied. There are also vacant private rooms upstairs.
Jia Huan paced around the lobby, feeling somewhat worried and anxious.
My uncle isn't home; he hasn't been watching the business properly...
At this moment, the Marquis led Jiayin through the gate.
The Marquis wore a long brocade robe of the color of the sky after rain, with a jade belt around his waist and his black hair tied up with a jade hairpin.
He was already tall, handsome, and composed; wherever he stood, he was someone who could be spotted at a glance.
Today, Jiayin wore a peach-colored diagonal-front blouse paired with an ivory-white pleated skirt. The blouse and skirt hem were not embroidered, but only trimmed with pearls the size of soybeans, making it unique and beautiful.
She had two small flower buds in her hair, two strings of pearls on her head, and a gold necklace with eight auspicious symbols around her neck. These features complemented her fair and round face, making her look incredibly cheerful and adorable.
Everyone instinctively stopped eating and looked over, wondering who this distinguished guest was...
Jia Huan was overjoyed to see them and quickly went to greet them, "My lord, Fu Niu'er, what brings you here?"
Jiayin smiled and held her brother's hand, saying, "Godfather said that Uncle wasn't home, so he brought me here to support my second brother and see if anyone is bullying him!"
Jia Huan smiled憨厚ly, patted his sister's hair, and said to the Marquis, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, everything is fine, it's just not as busy as before. I'm thinking of launching two new dishes!"
The Marquis nodded and replied, "Let's cook a few dishes first, Fu Niu'er is hungry."
"Alright, Lord Marquis, please come with me to the back room; it's quiet there."
Jia Huan quickly led his younger sister and guided the Marquis to the back.
The Marquis glanced around at everyone in the hall, nodded slightly as a greeting, and then went to the backyard.
The lobby was quiet for a moment, then suddenly became lively.
"Who is this person? I've never heard of such an outstanding person in our Xindu?"
One guest shouted first, and was then laughed at by his companion.
"You don't recognize Marquis Xinting? That's Marquis Xinting, the Marquis Xinting who just returned in triumph!" His companion exclaimed excitedly in a low voice.
The person who was mocked retorted, "Didn't they say that the Marquis of Xinting wasn't married? This man was with his daughter just now!"
His companion, no longer wanting to associate with such a fool, said weakly, "The Marquis of Xinting may not be married or have children, but have you forgotten that he has an adopted daughter? That's Princess Kangle, Princess Kangle!"
Others chimed in, "Yes, that's Princess Kang Le. She calls Boss Li 'Second Brother,' so there's no mistake!"
"Everyone says that the Marquis and the Li family are extremely close, but I didn't believe it until I saw it with my own eyes today. This is more than just ordinary closeness! The Marquis, with his cold and hard temper, actually came to support young Boss Li..." An old man stroked his beard and said with a strange expression.
It's unclear whether they envied the Li family or felt that the Marquis was lowering his status by doing this.
Of course, whatever they think is their business...
There is a side room in the backyard, which is very clean and is where Jia Huan and Li Zhensheng usually stay.
When family members come over, they usually rest here.
Inside the house, as soon as you enter, there is a small kang (heated brick bed) on the inner side that can accommodate four or five people sleeping.
A large square table was placed by the window, which is very convenient for organizing accounts, reading and writing, and can also be used to set out meals.
There was a high stool in the corner, with a pot of camellias in full bloom. It wasn't a rare or expensive variety, but its beauty was remarkable because the flowers filled the branches.
Jia Huan took the snack box, called the waiter to bring tea, and then went to cook himself.
Just then, Li Lao Er happened to arrive as well.
It turned out that he had just returned from the Relief and Relief Office and thought that there was nothing to eat at the Hundred Flowers Garden, so he came over for a stroll.
"Second Uncle, what brings you here? My godfather and I were just saying that we'd come to see the flowers after we finished eating!" Jiayin greeted her second uncle, then busied herself pouring him tea and giving him two pieces of Changbai cake.
Li Lao Er was truly hungry. He devoured the Changbai cake in two bites before smiling and saying to the Marquis, "Even if the Marquis hadn't come, I would have liked to find an opportunity to speak with him."
"What a coincidence, me too." The Marquis smiled. "I went to the palace this morning to discuss two matters with the Emperor, and I was just about to tell you about them..."
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