The streets were bustling with people, and all the shops were busy, filled with the aroma of delicious food.
Song Ning set up a space on the first floor of Xiangyun Tower, with windows on the outside, specifically for selling snacks.
The aroma alone is enough to make your mouth water.
Many scholars who entered were drawn to the couplets and riddles hanging in the main hall, and insisted on solving them.
Xiao Cui stood in front of the counter and smiled, "If you gentlemen would like to match this couplet, you can go up to the fifth floor, write down the second half of your matching line, and hand it to the person outside. If you match it well, today's expenses will be waived."
The same principle applies to riddles. If you can solve them, write down the answer and give it to our people.
As soon as everyone heard that the meal was free, they rushed upstairs.
Song Ning was busy entertaining guests, and when she had free time, she would stroll around Xiangyun Tower. Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.
On the first floor, most people prefer to drink tea and chat in the private rooms. There are no storytellers yet, so the public areas are relatively less crowded.
The second floor was mostly occupied by women, and unsurprisingly, every counter was crowded, especially the fabric and skincare product counters.
Regardless of the era, women's love of beauty is innate.
As for the third and fourth floors, it's not lunchtime yet, so there aren't many people up there.
The fifth floor at the top was a gathering place for many scholars. Song Ning had someone copy down some of the poems and songs she had previously learned. The scholars were immediately captivated when they went up there.
Just as Song Ning came down from upstairs, someone came to report: "Master, someone has arrived outside and says they are looking for you."
"knew."
When Song Ning went downstairs, she saw several people standing in the lobby, all of whom she recognized.
Magistrate Xu arrived, accompanied by Xu Xiao and his two siblings.
When Magistrate Xu saw her come down, he was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Miss Song, congratulations! I'm late."
"It is an honor for Xiangyun Tower to have the magistrate here. It's not too late, please come in."
Song Ning quickly led the person to a private room and served tea and snacks.
Xu Feng had lived here for quite a while, and he wasn't very polite when talking to Song Ning: "Er Ya, is this all yours? You're that powerful?"
In front of Magistrate Xu, Song Ning gave him face: "Of course it's mine."
Xu Xiao had been observing the layout of the room ever since he came in, and he had to admit, it was quite nice.
Then he looked at Song Ning. Song Ning was indeed different today. No wonder Zhou Ling'an liked him.
Xu Jiaojiao was still uncomfortable because of her previous argument with Song Ning. Song Ning didn't take the initiative to talk to her and left after entertaining her for a while.
Today, the soap workshop, the garment workshop, and the braised food workshop all had a day off.
So, Aunt Zhao came, Granny Jiang also came with her grandchildren, and the Li family also came to show their support.
Aunt Zhao walked to the counter and gave her son a few more words of advice: "Work hard and don't embarrass Er Ya."
"Mother, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Aunt Zhao smiled with her lips pursed, and her pride left Li Xingwang feeling helpless.
Another person came today, Huiniang from Jiangning County.
After Tang Xinghuai's affair was exposed, Song Ning went to Hui Niang to ask her to check if there was anything wrong with the medicine Tang Xinghuai had prescribed for her. Over time, the two became acquainted.
Hui Niang said with a smile, "Actually, I came here today not just to join in the fun... I've thought about what you mentioned last time, so I came."
Song Ning had mentioned this matter to Hui Niang before, wanting Hui Niang to come to Tianxiang County to be a doctor.
Lord Zheng has already declared that the clinic will provide free medical care to anyone who comes.
"That's great! From now on, Dr. Feng will be the first doctor in Tianxiang County. I'll take you to the clinic later."
After the two talked for a while, someone outside called for Song Ning to come down. Xiao Cui ran over and whispered something in her ear.
Song Ning was taken aback and asked, "For me?"
Xiao Cui nodded: "I asked, and it should have been delivered correctly."
As Song Ning stepped outside, she saw that the line of people giving gifts almost filled half the street.
Upon seeing Song Ning emerge, the leader quickly stepped forward and respectfully asked, "Is this Miss Song Ning?"
"It's me, and you are...."
The man took out an invitation from his sleeve: "We have come from the capital, on the orders of my wife, to congratulate you on your wedding."
When Song Ning opened the post, she saw that the signature was "Jiang".
The only person she knew in the capital was Madam Jiang.
“My wife said that the capital is far away from here and she couldn’t come in person. She felt bad about it, so she sent her servants to deliver some small gifts to the young lady.”
A small gift?
Judging from the scene on the street, someone who didn't know better would think it was a betrothal ceremony.
"You've all worked hard, please come in and rest."
After carrying the items to the backyard, Song Ning counted them. There were fifty loads in total. This quantity... wasn't that a bit too extravagant?
She felt uneasy accepting these things without having done anything right.
"Brother, are you sure these are all for me?"
“My wife said that these are all gifts for the young lady, nothing valuable. If the young lady feels bad about it, it’s not too late to talk about it when the young lady’s business expands to the capital.”
Song Ning didn't want to accept them, but since they had already been delivered, he couldn't let them take them back. So, Song Ning specially found some rare items for those people to take back.
"I don't have much to give to Madam Jiang. The things in here are unique and can't be found anywhere else. I'd appreciate it if you gentlemen could take them back with you. It's just a small token of my appreciation."
Song Ning brought a big box full of skincare products and face masks.
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