Madam Jin was straightforward and easygoing. She simply pulled a bracelet off her wrist and put it on Su Shunci.
"I heard from the housekeeper that the fourth young lady has started to manage the shop, and she is doing a good job."
Su Shunci thanked Jin for the gift and said with a smile, "Aunt, please don't call me Fourth Miss. Just call me Ah Ci. I've been bothering my third cousin a lot these days. He taught me well, so I can learn well."
In the past few months, the little girl has not only learned how to do accounting and manage affairs, but has also become very good at dealing with people.
Second Madam Shao was calm and composed. She took out a red gold plum blossom hairpin inlaid with rubies from her head and carefully helped Su Shunci put it on.
"This girl is so beautiful. She will definitely be a great beauty in two years when she grows up."
Su Shunci was so embarrassed by Shao's praise that she bowed and said, "Thank you, second aunt."
The two young ladies from the Lin family who came with them this time were both born to the second wife, Mrs. Shao. The third daughter, Lin Yingxue, and the fourth daughter, Lin Qishuang, were twelve and ten years old, respectively. Neither was older than Su Shunci, and they also called her "cousin."
The two daughters of the Lin family's eldest branch were already married and couldn't come. The masters were all busy and couldn't come until the day was right.
In the banquet room west of the main house, everyone sat down around the old lady. Tray after tray of snacks and seasonal fruits were brought in, some of which were not available in Beijing.
The old lady of the Lin family pulled Lin to sit down and spoke again.
"When do you plan to divorce Su Chengye?"
"Logically speaking, I shouldn't mention this on Qingyu's wedding day. But I can't not mention it either. Tell me what you think so I can have a plan in mind."
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