Chapter 337 Unforgiving When You're Right
The old lady looked at this one and that one, and said helplessly, "You two are so unreasonable, no wonder you two can get along so well."
Unexpectedly, the old lady spoke to her with such doting affection, and Jiang Mi couldn't help but laugh: "I'm sorry to have troubled the old lady."
Although the old lady said that, she didn't really think so. She had a very good impression of Jiang Mi. Anyone would like such a beautiful girl.
She asked curiously, "Tell me, how did you get that soap? You know, there are only a few people who can get this. It's not that I look down on your status, but with your family background, it's really impossible for you to get it."
Jiang Mi didn't want to lie to the old lady, so after thinking for a moment, she told the truth: "It's because I'm the one who made this soap that I was able to make it. I think the noble people in the palace will like it very much, and I think the old lady will like it very much too."
The old matriarch and Princess Jinning were both very surprised when they heard this, looking at her in shock and disbelief.
"What? You made this soap? Really?" Princess Jinning was both incredulous and delighted. She felt that her friend was incredibly capable, even more outstanding than she had imagined.
The old lady also found it unbelievable: "Is she really that good? You're just a young girl, and you can do business? That's truly remarkable. You've only been in the capital for a few months, and you've already become so famous. Even the nobles in the palace are full of praise for you. Given time, you'll definitely do even better."
Jiang Mi was very happy to receive such praise and recognition from the old lady. She was worried that people would look down on her for doing business.
"Thank you for your praise, Madam. I just did this in my spare time. I usually leave the business to others to manage. I just make these little things in the back and sell them. I didn't expect so many people to like them. I was quite surprised. At first, I was worried that people wouldn't accept them. Since Madam and the Princess like them so much, I will make more for you to use."
The old lady laughed and said, "We can't just take your things for nothing."
Jiang Mi shook her head: "Grandma, you are too kind. I am not worthy of using this hairpin at all. It is because Grandma values me that she bestowed it upon me. I am already very grateful. Moreover, Princess Jinning is so kind to me, so naturally I want to be kind to Grandma and Princess Jinning in return."
The old lady nodded in satisfaction: "She is a sensible and good child, much better than that Liu Zijun. She is the legitimate daughter of a prestigious family, yet she has no manners at all. If she were my child, I would beat her half to death."
Princess Jinning stuck out her tongue and said to Jiang Mi, "My grandmother is just like that, she speaks bluntly, but she's all talk and no action. Don't be afraid, she would never treat you like that, and she never did that to me either."
Jiang Mi smiled and said, "That's because the old lady loves you. The old lady was just saying that, but she couldn't bear to be harsh on the princess. However, the princess is so sensible, which is also due to the old lady's good teaching."
"You have such a sweet tongue, I really like it." The old lady was overjoyed. "No wonder your family has produced two talented men. You, as a woman, are so talented, which shows that your family is very good."
Jiang Mi smiled but didn't say anything more.
Princess Jinning held Jiang Mi's hand and said, "Honey, dear honey, could you make me a lime-scented soap? I love the scent."
"Of course, but I hope the princess and the old lady can keep it a secret and not tell anyone that I make soap. Otherwise, if others find out, they might belittle me."
The old lady naturally understood. In today's society where men are respected and women are considered inferior, women doing business are criticized. However, few men could achieve what Jiang Mi did.
"Don't worry, we won't say anything. However, the Empress Dowager and the Empress are both very understanding people. They won't think this is a bad thing, so you don't need to worry too much. Although the Emperor values agriculture and suppresses commerce, he is not someone who looks down on merchants. Besides, your family has two talented people, so this is even less of a problem."
Hearing the old lady's words, Jiang Mi felt a little relieved. She was afraid that her own affairs would delay her future with Huo Ran. However, she was unwilling to give up her own affairs for a man. It wasn't that she didn't love Huo Ran enough, but that she didn't even love herself, so how could she love others?
Huo Ran wasn't the kind of person who would make her give up being herself just to save face. He understood her very well, so meeting such a man was a blessing for her.
"The banquet is over for today, Honey. Let me see you out."
She arrived quietly, but was personally escorted to the door by Princess Jinning when she left. Only Jiang Mi had this unique favor. The other young ladies were envious and all wanted to get along well with Princess Jinning. They never expected that Princess Jinning would be so attached to the sister of a minor official. It was really hard to understand.
Princess Jinning said reluctantly, "Honey, you must come to see me more often in the future. We should play together frequently. You can't forget about me when you go home."
Jiang Mi assured her repeatedly, "Your Highness, please rest assured, I will never forget you. We live so close by, it's not difficult for us to meet."
Princess Jinning then smiled again, and the two eventually parted ways.
On the carriage, Su Yindi looked at Jiang Mi with envy: "Our Jiang Mi is really capable. She got along so well with Princess Jinning on this trip. We don't have that kind of luck."
Liang Lan, however, thought differently: "What are you saying? Princess Jinning and Honey are about the same age. It's perfectly normal for them to get along so well, isn't it?"
Su Yindi didn't think that way. She also wanted to get along well with these people, but no matter who she talked to, they would ignore her.
"I spoke with Mrs. Huo today, and I felt that her attitude towards me was okay, but I still felt there was some distance between us. Did I say something wrong?"
Jiang Mi tensed up, frowned, and asked, "What Mrs. Huo? Which Mrs. Huo did you talk to?"
Su Yindi looked innocent: "She is Huo Ran's stepmother. She has such a high status, but few people talk to her. I guess everyone thinks she is a second wife, so they don't want to talk to her. I took the opportunity to talk to her, so I can say that I made friends with a lady."
Jiang Mi said unhappily, "You know she's Huo Ran's stepmother, and you still..."
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