"Are the eldest young master and the princess in the carriage?" Zheng He asked, seeing Zheng Yi and Mu Xu sitting on the carriage shaft.
Mu Xu nodded and replied, "Everyone is here. Is there anything the Second Master needs to do?"
Jiaren also opened the car window, and Zheng He quickly went over and happily shared the good news.
"Young Master, the envoy fleet heading to the capital is about to arrive; they are about a hundred miles from the new capital."
"The Fourth Master happened to be with the Second Master. Upon hearing the news, the Fourth Master led his personal guards to meet them by waterway."
"The Second Master instructed me to tell the Eldest Young Master to postpone all miscellaneous matters for the next few days and wait for the Fourth and Fifth Young Masters to return home. Also, it would be best if the Princess stayed at home for a few more days."
Before Jiaren could respond, Jiayin excitedly squeezed to the window and shouted, "Fourth Brother and Fifth Brother are back?! That's so fast! I'll send someone to tell Uncle Huang that we can stay at home for a few more days."
Jiaren added, "Your sister-in-law is taking care of things at home, so it would be good for you to help her out. Xige'er and Ange'er both love a lively atmosphere, so the house won't be quiet anymore."
After saying a few more words, Zheng He went back to report.
Jiayin was anxious and grabbed her older brother's arm, pleading, "Brother, please go home first and tell my sister-in-law. I need to go to the shop to get some good food for my fourth and fifth brothers, and then I'll go home."
Having said that, fearing that her elder brother would disagree, she immediately put on her veil, completely covering her pretty little face.
Jiaren smiled helplessly, not wanting to spoil the mood, and instructed, "Go home early, and never leave someone by your side, understand?"
"Understood!" Jiayin replied cheerfully, and jumped off the carriage with Shuiling and Shuiyun.
Mu Xu tossed the riding whip to Zheng Yi and then followed behind the three of them.
Jiayin's first stop was not the shop, but the Marquis's residence.
The Marquis has been in the city lately, and he makes a trip to the palace almost every day.
When it comes to requesting leave, it's most appropriate to ask the Marquis to handle it for you.
The head steward of the Marquis's mansion was overjoyed to see his young mistress, Jiayin. He busied himself serving her tea and snacks, wishing he could bring her all the good things in the mansion.
Jiayin chatted with the head steward for a long time, making him happy, before saying, "Uncle Steward, when my godfather comes back, please tell him to ask him to ask Uncle Huang for a few more days off for me. I want to spend more time with my fourth and fifth brothers."
"In addition, I will personally cook some good dishes tonight so that my godfather can have dinner at the Earl's mansion."
"Alright, Your Highness, don't worry, this old servant will not forget." The head steward smiled and, knowing that the princess was about to leave, hurriedly said, "Your Highness, the manor has recently acquired some fine fabrics, perfect for making spring clothes."
"This old servant will have someone deliver it to the Earl's mansion in a little while. Since you have nothing to do these days, please tell the embroiderers to make a few more beautiful outfits."
"Even if you don't lack it, I heard that the Fourth Young Master's wife is from a foreign country, and she probably also appreciates our Tianwu's fine fabrics. If you give the Fourth Young Master's wife a few bolts, she will be very happy."
Having said that, Jiayin couldn't refuse and readily agreed.
“Alright, Uncle Butler, I’ll accept it. At this time of year, my greenhouse is producing the best and most abundant strawberries. I’ll have someone send over a few more baskets. If you have any favors to do at the Marquis’s residence, just go ahead and arrange them. If that’s not enough, just have someone come to me again.”
The head steward beamed and replied in unison, "Yes, I'll do whatever the princess says."
After exchanging a few more words, Jiayin left the Marquis's residence and headed straight for the commercial street.
Business at Baiyunjian is as good as ever, with a constant stream of customers in the front hall and the private rooms on the second floor fully booked.
In the past two years, Chen Xi has been experimenting with new desserts and has become increasingly skilled at it.
The pastries in the shop are no longer as simple as they used to be; there are at least eighty or a hundred kinds, a dazzling array.
Each one tastes great and has a novel design, and now it firmly holds the throne as the number one dim sum shop in Xindu.
Wealthy families never consider buying snacks from anywhere else but here.
Seeing her employer arrive, Chen Xi was overjoyed, her eyes sparkling as she eagerly awaited what new dessert recipes her employer would come up with.
You see, his boss is the source of his inspiration. As long as he can apply what he has learned to other situations, he can push the shop's business to a new level of growth.
Jiayin did not disappoint him, and brought out the recipes for Sachima and Fruit Pudding that she had been working on in the palace.
Thanks to Lao Hei and his team's diligence and skill, they have traveled almost all over Tianwu in recent years and found many good things, such as tapioca flour and jelly.
Of course, Jiayin loved all kinds of DIY in her previous life, and food was one of her favorites and one of her greatest strengths.
That's why she can now easily recreate all the delicious food she remembers.
Chen Xi was overjoyed and couldn't wait to run back to the workbench and start figuring it out.
Jiayin understood his temperament and released him after giving him a few simple instructions.
Manager Peng watched helplessly from the sidelines, offering a few words of explanation for Chen Xi, afraid that his employer would be displeased.
He and Chen Xi had been partners for a long time and had a perfect understanding of each other. He didn't want to break up with his partner because Chen Xi had angered his employer.
Jiayin didn't take it to heart. She took out paper and pen, made a list, explained what snacks she needed for tomorrow, and started checking the accounts.
Whether it's Baiyunjian, Tiantian Fruits and Vegetables, or Hot Pot Restaurant, the sales peaks before and after the Lunar New Year.
Now that the hype has gradually subsided, income has naturally decreased.
In particular, farmers from outside the city carried vegetables into the city every day, making them affordable for ordinary families.
However, the sales of fruits and vegetables at Tiantian Fruits and Vegetables have not changed much. After all, wealthy people are not short of money and care more about their own preferences.
Simply put, as long as I like it, I don't care about the money!
Looking at the hot pot restaurants, as the weather gradually warms up, they are no longer as packed as before, and empty tables have started to appear during mealtimes.
This indicates that the main dish being promoted will be changed from hot pot to barbecue.
Of course, Jiayin doesn't need to worry about any of this; the managers of the three shops are all excellent and will surely arrange everything clearly.
Jiayin just needs to wait to count the money...
Because she was thinking about her brothers who were about to return, Jiayin didn't feel like staying in the shop for long. She glanced at the ledgers, went to the storeroom in the backyard of the fruit and vegetable shop, quietly replenished some stock, and then returned to the Earl's mansion.
Wan'er had been eagerly anticipating her sister-in-law's departure from the palace.
Upon seeing her sister-in-law, she took her arm and led her inside, saying, "Sister, your fourth sister-in-law is from a foreign country. I don't know anything about foreign countries. How should we arrange her food, clothing, and lodging?"
"You're finally back! Quickly help me make a decision!"
Jiayin then hugged her sister-in-law, clinging affectionately to her arm like a koala, and comforted her with a smile, "Sister-in-law, you're overthinking it. Fourth Sister-in-law is from a foreign country, and she traveled all the way across the ocean to our Tianwu. Of course, she's more curious about our Tianwu."
"She'll be even happier if we arrange for Tianwu to have delicious food, clothes, and other necessities."
"Otherwise, if she had access to food and supplies that she was already familiar with, why would she have bothered to travel so far to broaden her horizons?"
Wan'er was stunned for a moment, then slapped her forehead in frustration, "Oh dear, I was so stupid! How could I not have thought of such a simple thing!"
Jiayin chuckled, and just as she was about to speak again, the gatekeeper brought in a message.
"Princess, Steward Gu requests an audience."
Steward Gu? Gu Li?
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