"What!" Gu Yuanniang stood up and slammed the table. She immediately looked at the servant and asked, "He's on a hunger strike? He's a weak scholar. What can he do if he doesn't eat for a whole day and night?"
The anxious look was obvious. When Xu Miaomiao saw Gu Yuanliang's look, she knew what was going on. She smiled and said, "Sixth Lady, don't worry. You came to the Xu family for him today, so you should ask him to do something for you."
Although she knew that what Xu Miaomiao said made sense, Gu Yuanniang was still worried and wanted to go see Xu Qingshan, but then she remembered the derogatory words that Madam Zhang had said today, so she couldn't step out of the door no matter what. She simply put the matter behind her and stopped thinking about it for the time being.
Although the marriage had not yet taken place, the shop had to be opened eventually. The next morning, Xu Miaomiao packed up the carriage and went to the department store with Gu Yuanniang and Song Weiwei.
Although they proved their innocence last time, the reputation of the department store was damaged and only a few customers came.
It seems that if we want to attract customers, we must innovate, Xu Miaomiao thought secretly.
Although their department stores are in line with the trend of the times, they still need to cater to the needs of the times in order to develop in the long run.
While Xu Miaomiao was thinking, Song Weiwei patted her on the shoulder and said, "The food for the military camp has been prepared. It's time to set off."
Xu Miaomiao nodded and got on the carriage. They were now cooperating with the imperial court, which was considered a stable job, but they still needed to replenish food supplies every ten days or half a month. She had been here several times and was quite familiar with this route.
When Xu Miaomiao arrived at the entrance of the military camp, she saw a figure competing with others on the stage from a distance: "I haven't seen you for a few days. Nangong Jin looks much more haggard. His dark eyes and the originally black hair have some white hair on his temples. He looks a few years older. The desire to become Princess Jiahe has made him suffer a lot.
Just when Xu Miaomiao was about to go in, a woman passed by her.
"I recognize you." The woman stopped and turned to look at Xu Miaomiao.
Xu Miaomiao also recognized the woman in front of her. She was so heroic and brave. Apart from General Song’s daughter Song Zhijin, there was probably no one else like her in the capital.
Xu Miaomiao immediately bowed: "Greetings, Madam Song."
Song Zhijin laughed when she heard what Xu Miaomiao said: "Madam Song doesn't sound bad, but I prefer people to call me General Song."
"Miaomiao is a bit abrupt. Nice to meet you, General Song."
Song Zhijin was amused by Xu Miaomiao's well-behaved appearance: "You, little lady, are so interesting. Rumor has it that you are not such a respectful and humble person. Could it be that you have two faces?"
As soon as the voice fell, a cold voice sounded behind him. Princess Jiahe walked slowly towards him, and her eyes looked at Song Zhijin with a little more joy: "Ajin, you don't know, this Madam Xu has more than two faces. I'm afraid she is the one that Baqiao Linglongxin is talking about. That day, she surrounded all of us in Nangong Mansion and played with us."
"oh?"
Song Zhijin raised her eyebrows, looked at Xu Miaomiao and asked, "Is there such a thing?"
"I'm afraid Princess Jiahe has misunderstood." Xu Miaomiao immediately explained, "I was just telling the truth that day."
Seeing Princess Jiahe's expression change, Xu Miaomiao immediately added, "However, Princess Jiahe and Mr. Nangong are deeply in love, and the outside world has naturally heard about it. I guess everyone in the capital knows about their love for each other."
As soon as Xu Miaomiao finished speaking, Song Zhijin immediately followed up: "Yes! Jiahe has liked Nangong Jin's boy since childhood. Now, you two have become a couple, which can be regarded as a perfect match!"
Hearing Song Zhijin say this, Princess Jiahe's face suddenly darkened, but she had to reluctantly agree and nodded awkwardly.
"Ajin is right." He turned and stared at Xu Miaomiao fiercely, revealing some reluctance in his eyes: "Do you remember the bow and arrow we often played together when we were young?"
Jiahe walked to the side, picked up the bow and arrow from the shelf, looked at Song Zhijin and asked.
"You little girl, you hate playing with these things, but you want to follow me to the military camp every day. You are such a little follower."
After Song Zhijin said this, Jiahe's face turned slightly red.
He then picked up the bow and arrow and looked at Xu Miaomiao who was standing beside him: "Madam Xu, have you heard of this bow and arrow?"
Xu Miaomiao was originally a peasant woman, and her husband was a civil servant. It would be strange if she had heard of this thing, so she shook her head and said, "I have never heard of it."
Jiahe turned the bow in his hand, put the arrow on it, pulled the bow, and aimed it at Xu Miaomiao.
Song Zhijin's expression changed immediately, and she immediately stretched out her arm to block Xu Miaomiao: "Jiahe, don't mess around."
Song Zhijin's words were always effective. Princess Jiahe then put away her bow and arrow and looked at everyone with a smile.
"I was just joking with Madam Xu, Zhijin, why are you still angry? Madam Xu has never seen these things before, but come and play with us today, and we can teach you."
"Yes, Madam Xu, I have heard of your deeds. You dare to stand alone and open the first women's shop in the capital. I think you are an extraordinary person." Song Zhijin looked at Xu Miaomiao with some admiration and continued, "Why don't you play with us today? We can also exchange experiences."
"Miao Miao is just a peasant woman, so I won't disturb the general and the princess's leisure."
Xu Miaomiao made excuses to shirk her responsibility. If she started playing like this, she might lose her life. She was aware of this fact.
But how could Jia He let go of such a great opportunity? Seeing Xu Miaomiao start to decline, he immediately said, "Could it be that Madam Xu thinks we don't have the skills of those men and looks down on us?"
Song Zhijin hated people who looked down on women the most in her life. When she heard this, she frowned unconsciously and stared at Xu Miaomiao with suspicion. The arrow was on the string and she had to shoot it.
In this case, Xu Miaomiao had no choice but to agree.
"Then I'll trouble the princess and the young general."
"What are you talking about? Let's go to the backstage."
Song Zhijin waved her hand and left with the two of them.
Xu Miaomiao glanced at Nangong Jin who was beside her. It was a pity that she had not finished her work for the day and was called to the backyard to play.
At first, it was just Princess Jiahe and Song Zhijin competing. Song Zhijin would occasionally shoot at distant targets with Princess Jiahe, while Xu Miaomiao would sit on the side serving tea and water.
After playing a few rounds, Princess Jiahe felt it was boring, so she looked at Xu Miaomiao beside her and said, "Madam Xu, how about we have a competition?"
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