As noon drew to a close, sunlight streamed through the windowpanes, bringing a sense of languor and comfort to the room.
At this moment, Yun Zhizhi was leisurely enjoying her lunch.
Just then, a soft footstep sound came from outside the door, and then Uncle He walked in.
He bowed slightly and said, "Miss, the servants from Ganlu Garden and Fangxiang Residence have just delivered invitations. Please take a look."
After saying that, he handed two exquisite invitations to Yun Zhizhi.
Yun Zhizhi put down her bowl and chopsticks, took the invitation, and quickly scanned the words on it.
Seeing this, Xiao Tao, who was standing to the side, asked curiously, "Miss, could it be that the owners of these two famous pastry shops in the capital want to discuss cooperation with you?"
Yun Zhizhi raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and nodded lightly: "Mm."
Xiao Tao immediately beamed with joy and said excitedly, "I knew it! These days, the snacks you sell, especially the milk sachima and egg rolls, are very popular with the ladies and young women from wealthy families!"
"Rumors are spreading everywhere that these two snacks, which can be enjoyed as both dessert and a treat, are far more delicious than any pastry sold in any pastry shop in the capital!"
Xiao Tao became more and more excited as she spoke, and her hands started gesturing unconsciously.
"In my opinion, the owners of these two pastry shops must have sensed a huge business opportunity, which is why they were so eager to send people to visit them."
Yun Zhizhi did not respond to Xiao Tao's words immediately, but instead rested her chin on her hand and fell into deep thought.
After a moment, she looked up at Uncle He and asked slowly, "Uncle He, have the servants they sent left yet?"
Uncle He shook his head. "They're still waiting outside."
"Go and tell them that I will arrange a meeting with their employer after I finish this busy period."
Yun Zhizhi does indeed intend to open a snack shop.
But not now.
She still has a lot to do.
Since they've come to us, perhaps we could put some snacks or candied fruits on their shop for sale in the future.
Uncle He smiled and nodded: "Yes, Miss."
After finishing her lunch, Yun Zhizhi rested for a while before getting up to head to the Sixth Prince's residence.
Previously, Zhao Yunjin had told her that she didn't need to worry too much about the many matters related to the wedding.
However, Yun Zhizhi insisted on personally taking on the special task of making souvenirs.
In fact, the Chu Yun Kingdom did not have the traditional custom of giving gifts to distinguished guests.
However, when Zhao Yunjin saw how dedicated and enthusiastic Yun Zhizhi was about the marriage, he stopped interfering and let her do as she pleased.
Before long, Yun Zhizhi arrived at the Sixth Prince's residence.
As soon as she entered, she began to direct the servants in the mansion in an orderly manner.
First, she instructed everyone to continue making the delicious snacks that had been sold before.
Then, they patiently taught them how to make colorful and uniquely flavored fruit hard candies, which they prepared as wedding favors.
In addition, Yun Zhizhi personally supervised everyone to roast various flavors of melon seeds and peanuts so that they could be used to entertain the distinguished guests who came to congratulate her on her wedding day.
For the next few days, Yun Zhizhi continued to work tirelessly, arranging for her servants to make lipsticks, essential oils, lip balms, and moisturizing creams.
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Time flies, and years pass quickly.
In the blink of an eye, Yun Zhizhi hasn't been able to set up her stall for a full two weeks.
Although most people in the capital knew perfectly well that she was busy preparing for her wedding, it was understandable that she couldn't set up her stall for the time being.
However, even so, many loyal customers still think about her every day and eagerly hope that she can return to her stall as soon as possible.
Some ordinary people even speculate with great interest during their leisure time where she will set up her stall next and what good things she will sell.
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The day before the wedding, the entire Yun family was immersed in a festive and busy atmosphere.
Fang Zheng and Fang Rangrang, the close-knit grandfather and grandson, were the first to arrive at the Yun residence, bringing with them two large chests of fine silks and satins.
Immediately afterwards, the elderly couple, Grandpa Qi and his wife, also stepped steadily into the gate of the Yun Mansion.
They brought several valuable paintings and calligraphy works, as well as six large boxes of antique porcelain and jewelry.
Before long, Mrs. Qin, the business partner, also arrived in a flurry.
Behind her followed a group of servants carrying chests of gorgeous silks and new dolls, doll pendants, and doll bedding from the velvet embroidery workshop, attracting the attention of everyone around.
My good friend Liu Xuanyi would naturally not be absent from such an important moment.
She brought with her a mandarin duck sachet and a pouch that she had embroidered herself, stitch by stitch.
Although his business partner Xu Junshen was unable to attend in person, the gift he sent was quite special: a pair of mandarin duck ornaments carved from millennium-old jade.
This is enough to show everyone his sincerity.
They all came to contribute to Yun Zhizhi's dowry, and also to let the people know that even if Yun Zhizhi's status is not high, she still has people backing her up.
Of course, on such an important day, the He family would certainly present a generous gift.
Madam He sent several servants to bring nine large boxes of fine things, including silks, satins, antiques, and calligraphy and paintings.
At the same time, Doctor Zhou and Master Xuanzhen also gave Yun Zhizhi a great gift—a super precious Ganoderma lucidum and a string of consecrated Buddhist prayer beads.
After the distinguished guest left, Yun Haodong slowly walked to Yun Zhizhi's side, his eyes filled with affection and reluctance.
He pulled out several yellowed land deeds from his sleeve and carefully handed them to Yun Zhizhi: "Zhizhi, these general stores are a gift from your father and mother."
After careful consideration, the couple resolutely decided to divide their family's wealth and businesses into three equal parts.
One portion was left for the couple to use in their old age; another portion was to be given as part of their daughter's dowry when she got married; and the last portion was left for their son to use when he got married and started his own family.
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