In the bustling commercial street, Qingyan and her companions attracted a lot of attention with their aura. The guards behind them made everyone hesitate, and many shop owners expressed their intention to back down.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, let's go take a look at the Hibiscus Pavilion over here. It's said that it specializes in selling things for women!" Ninth Princess Consort came here because of its reputation.
In the capital, many women say that if they could go south, they must visit the Hibiscus Pavilion, because it is said that the manager there is a woman.
Qingyan was greatly surprised after hearing the Ninth Prince's introduction. Furong Pavilion was clearly the predecessor of the beauty salon. Could it be that someone else in the south had really traveled through time?
“Okay!” Qingyan nodded. She wasn’t stupid. This kind of business was too audacious and too attention-grabbing. If things went wrong, all her previous efforts would be wasted.
The group arrived at the entrance of Furong Pavilion. The main gate was open, with hostesses standing on both sides. Surprisingly, quite a few female relatives of officials were coming and going here.
Ninth Prince's wife always accompanied Eighth Prince's wife in mingling among the women, and some of the women even knew Ninth Prince's wife.
The women were about to bow when Ninth Princess Consort directly declined their greetings.
Qingyan's position among them is somewhat awkward. Previously, Yin and Yin's relationship with me was not good, but now it has gradually eased.
The interior of Furong Pavilion is decorated in a European style, very similar to a modern beauty salon. When Qingyan stepped into this place, she felt as if she didn't know where she was.
"Master, we have reserved a private room on the second floor. Please go up and make your purchases," Su Zhu said directly.
Su Peisheng had specially reserved a private room in advance. When they arrived today, the shopkeeper himself appeared. The group entered the private room, and the shopkeeper stared at Qingyan for a long time. Qingyan looked at him with a firm gaze.
"Greetings to the ladies!" The shopkeeper feigned ignorance of Qingyan's identity.
Qingyan stood in the middle, and seeing the shopkeeper's displeased expression, she changed her mind and decided to stay there for a while.
"Shopkeeper, you're too modest. The Hibiscus Pavilion is very well decorated," Qingyan said directly.
If someone were to spread the news that Qingyan was taking advantage of the situation here, the women in the capital would probably be furious.
Now, the Fourth Princess Consort is someone the entire mansion needs to protect.
"How should I address you?" the shopkeeper asked Qingyan with an arrogant expression.
"No need for formalities. Now, bring over your finest products. If you can't entertain people, have your subordinates do it!" Qingyan's attitude was very firm.
This man actually looked down on Fourth Sister-in-law, a mere merchant's manager, yet he dared to look at a member of the royal family with such eyes.
Qingyan was completely relieved. This person was really too outspoken; no wonder he acted this way.
The shopkeeper was speechless at Ninth Princess's words, while Tenth Princess walked straight out the door and called for the shop's manager to come and serve them.
In the past, when the shopkeeper was not around, the head steward would personally entertain the ladies. I, Yinzhi, have brought my master here once and found that the head steward is quite good.
"Tenth Princess Consort, you've arrived today?" The head steward, having heard the waiters' report, quickly came forward.
The shopkeeper was the most favored young lady of the main family, who was determined to follow the fourth prince. The master of the family valued her business acumen, so he allowed her to develop the business.
The master's family is in danger today, so he quickly went to greet them.
As soon as the steward entered, he quickly bowed to the ladies: "Greetings to the ladies!"
The shopkeeper's face darkened further upon hearing the steward's words. While the other wives were indeed worthy of the title of Lady, Qingyan was not.
"Hehe, some people don't even know their own limitations. Only the primary consort can hold this title!" The shopkeeper felt very uncomfortable when he heard several consorts address Qingyan as Fourth Sister-in-law. This woman was clearly a member of Yin's family.
"Miss, what are you saying? The master said you have to return within an hour!" The steward, worried that the manager might offend the royal family's female relatives, quickly said.
The shopkeeper was very pampered at home and didn't appreciate the manager's intentions at all. He even suggested going to the European and American pavilion.
Qingyan sat steadily in her chair. Yin had also said that the items in this shop were among the best in the south, so she could only tolerate it.
In the general public, royal women were already prone to attracting more criticism, so they didn't care much about that when they visited the European and American pavilions.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, should we change shops?!" Ninth Princess Consort didn't want to lower herself to argue with such a person.
"No need, let the steward introduce it here. Some of the merchants' daughters are just unruly. They want to be informed, and they're making a scene right now!" Qingyan's words made the manager lose face.
Everyone knew that when the Tenth Prince's wife uttered the words "Fourth Sister-in-law," the shopkeeper's expression changed. Everyone present was shrewd; how could they not know who this woman favored?
"Fourth Sister-in-law, you are so magnanimous. If it were me, I wouldn't like people like this causing trouble!" Ninth Princess's face was very ugly. What's the point of keeping such women and such a manager around?
Upon hearing what Ninth Prince's wife said, the head steward quickly ordered the shopkeeper's maids to drag the people away. These people were definitely gods of wealth, even Ninth Prince's primary wife was here.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, calm down, don't stoop to the level of such a person!" Ninth Princess Consort was also worried; Shu Yun was truly enraged.
Yin had finally managed to get Qingyan out once, and yet they still encountered such a thing, making them all lose face.
"I apologize to the ladies. Miss has become somewhat spoiled by the master and doesn't know her place. I will definitely report this to the master when I get back!" The steward dared not take the blame and quickly apologized.
Qingyan waved his hand: "Forget it, I already said there's no need to argue. Steward, bring out all the new sets of top-quality headdresses you've made. If possible, please give us a discount!"
The Ninth Prince's wife and others would not ask the price when buying things, but Qingyan liked to bargain.
"Yes, sir!" The steward quickly went to get it himself.
After the steward left the private room, the three wives all looked at Qingyan. It would be quite embarrassing if they really tried to bargain.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, we don't lack this little bit of money!" Ninth Princess Consort asked curiously.
"Although we don't lack anything, don't you think it's fun?" Shu Yun smiled, pursing her lips.
When they were in the capital, Yin often took Shuyun out. Whenever they went to places like night markets, Shuyun would always try to bargain.
"The savings aren't much, but when you add it all up each year, it's definitely a considerable amount of silver. If you add it all up over several decades, it might have a substantial effect." Qingyan didn't seem to care. "I just use this to pass the time!"
Qingyan scratched her hair sheepishly and said with a helpless expression.
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