After a busy day, we finally got through the banquet.
Now, Song He'er has begun to make a name for herself in Jiangning, becoming one of the many restaurant owners.
Jiang Huaifu's side has been dealt with properly, and Song Xiaoyu has already started to get busy there.
Life gradually returned to normal, but the silk shop still lacked effective supervision.
When Song He'er returned to Heyuan, she began to work on Chun Di's mindset.
Chun Di was a steady person. Although she was willing to help Song He'er with some business, she didn't want to show her face in public, especially since she had to take measurements for people every day. She felt a little embarrassed by touching people all the time.
"Fourth Aunt, you have a great figure and are beautiful. I feel very reassured having you oversee the silk shop."
"Sure, but... I'm not good at flattery... If a young master were to come and help me choose clothes, I..."
"There's nothing to be embarrassed about. We're not running a shady business. Your son is choosing clothes to give as gifts, and we're selling clothes to make money. Just say what you need to say."
Chun Di hesitated for a long time before finally nodding in agreement.
Now all the shops are in place, and all that's left is to wait and make money to recoup the investment.
Ruizhen and Chunrao stayed home to take care of the children. Fortunately, they had hired a nanny and a maid. Nianjie was also a learned scholar. Seeing that everyone was properly arranged, Song He'er felt extremely gratified.
"He'er, someone from the silk shop is here. They say they need to talk to you."
Qin Xiaoniang has been helping out at the restaurant these past few days. Although she can't do much, she can still help greet the guests.
"Mother, what's wrong?"
There's a stranger outside. I don't recognize him, but he says he's here to see you. Go and meet him.
"oh."
Song He'er turned around, walked around the corridor, and headed outside.
Standing in the hall was a middle-aged woman, wearing a red satin robe, with her hair styled in a high bun, her red lips alluring, and a peony pinned to her temple.
Song He'er could tell from her appearance that this person was probably a matchmaker.
Although she has reached marriageable age, she has never publicly announced that she wants to find a husband.
In other words, even if she wanted to find a husband's family, the matchmaker should have gone to her mother or elders to discuss it. Why is she coming to me now?
Song He'er walked up to her, and the matchmaker looked her up and down with eager eyes, praising her as she looked her over: "Young lady, you are truly as beautiful as an angel!"
"Madam, what brings you here?"
"Yes, yes, yes! Of course there's something!"
"Then please speak. My hall is already full of people. Otherwise, I would invite my wife to have a drink."
The matchmaker said politely, "No need, no need. I'll just say a few words and then leave. I've long heard of your talent, young lady, and seeing is believing. Is that silk shop to the west also yours?"
"yes."
"There's a young woman in charge of the shop, she's fair-skinned and beautiful, and has a sweet voice. Is she your older sister?"
Song He'er was slightly taken aback. So she wasn't here to see her; it turned out she had taken a fancy to her fourth aunt.
"She is my aunt."
"Oh, this is the first time I've seen such a young aunt. Well then, I won't beat around the bush. There's a scholarly family in Jiangning City. They're not exactly rich, but they're well-off. What's rare is that their son is ambitious and hardworking. He's sure to achieve great things in the future. The other day, his aunt went to get clothes tailored and took a liking to your aunt, so she asked me to inquire about her family background..."
As she spoke, the matchmaker glanced around.
“You are definitely not a good match for your family. It is said that the young lady has such a large business, so her family must be very wealthy. But to put it bluntly, the traditional social hierarchy is: scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants. No matter how much money you have, it is not as important as an official career. If the young lady marries a scholar in the future and gets rid of her merchant status, that would be a wonderful thing!”
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