These words caused Jiang Mingwei a dull ache in her heart, and she silently clutched her chest.
Even though she wasn't the original owner, since she had transmigrated here and inherited the original owner's joys and sorrows, she couldn't help but feel heartbroken for her.
Regardless of how others treat her, at least her mother is sincere!
"Aunt Lan, besides looking at these clothes today, I also need a dress in a simple color, but it can't be too plain."
"The Wei family will be holding a banquet to celebrate their move. If any high-ranking officials or nobles are dressed too poorly at the banquet, it might offend them."
"Isn't that simple? These designs of yours are all suitable for attending banquets. Just pick one to wear, and if anyone asks, you can say that you bought it from Huarong Clothing Store, which will help with publicity."
Liu Rulan wiped away her tears, pointed behind her, and spoke.
Jiang Mingwei thought so too, but...
"Aunt Lan, these outfits are too flashy, I'm afraid they're inappropriate. After all, I just lost my husband, and if I dress too extravagantly, I'm afraid it will attract gossip and criticism. Do you have anything more understated?"
Liu Rulan suddenly realized why Jiang Mingwei, who used to like bright colors, dressed more plainly each time she came to see her.
She almost suspected that Jiang Mingwei's dowry had been swindled away by that damned old hag, leaving her without even clothes to wear.
Completely forgetting that her husband had just died and she was now a widow...
After thinking it over and over, she had a flash of inspiration.
"That's quite a coincidence. The craftsman is currently working on a lake-blue piece, also designed by you. The color is understated."
"If you'd like to wait a while, why don't you have a cup of tea before you leave? I'll bring the clothes to you as soon as they're finished."
Jiang Mingwei's eyes lit up.
This is great! It just so happens that she doesn't want to go back to the Wei residence. What if they're still there when she gets back and she runs into them? How awkward would that be?
With Aunt Lan here to keep me company and tea to drink, it couldn't be more pleasant!
"That would be great."
Liu Rulan nodded, got up and went out to instruct them to speed up the process.
Hua Cui stood behind Jiang Mingwei, sighing.
Well, she could tell that Miss was determined not to go home today.
Since that's the case, she won't mention it anymore. Wherever Miss is, that's where she'll be!
The dress was almost finished, but with extra effort, it was completed in less than two hours.
At noon, Jiang Mingwei, Liu Rulan, and everyone from the clothing company had lunch together.
Jiang Mingwei ate whatever they ate, without being picky.
Seeing Jiang Mingwei eat so openly and without any disgust, Liu Rulan's eyes were full of relief.
"Mingwei, Aunt Lan can tell that you've really grown up!"
Jiang Mingwei blinked. It's just a meal, what does it have to do with whether she grows up or not?
Could it be that Aunt Lan thought she was eating too much and was afraid that the others in the clothing store wouldn't have enough to eat?
Okay then, she'll eat less...
Jiang Mingwei secretly vowed in her heart that she would definitely revitalize Huarong Clothing Store and enable everyone to eat as much as they wanted, so that they could eat their fill!
After having a meal and resting briefly, Jiang Mingwei took the dress and left.
She didn't even try it on; she just picked it up and casually held it up a couple of times before knowing it would fit perfectly.
The skirt flows gracefully, like a fish tail, making each step seem like a lotus blossom.
She could almost imagine how beautiful she would look in that dress!
Hua Cui secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Now that everything is done, Miss, you should be able to go home now, right?
Before she could be happy for long, Jiang Mingwei suddenly went straight at the intersection ahead where she was supposed to turn left.
Hua Cui was stunned for a moment, completely baffled.
She quickly followed with small steps, asking, "Miss, why are you going this way? We should have turned left!"
"At the end of this road, there should be Renyifang, the pharmacy under my name?"
Hua Cui nodded, "Yes, Miss is going to buy medicine? But Miss is healthy and has no problems!"
"Let's go take a look first."
Jiang Mingwei didn't offer much explanation, but her expression gradually turned cold.
Renyifang used to be one of the top medical clinics in Bianjing. Because of the Jiang family, they invited an old imperial physician who had already retired to hold consultations every other day, which made the business extremely popular.
Even after the Jiang couple died one after another, the old doctor did not leave and kept his promise.
However, things went wrong because Zhou relentlessly suppressed Jiang Mingwei and took control of the dowry after seizing it.
Renyifang was very profitable, so it was naturally among the first to be targeted by her.
But after calculating the income and expenses, she found that she had to give the old Chinese medicine doctor a 30% cut every month, which she felt was far too much!
This is no doctor at all; he's just a quack who's trying to make money off others. He refused to pay the bill and even chased the old doctor away.
The old doctor was furious; he had never experienced such a humiliating disgrace in his entire life.
He declared that he would never come to Renyifang to practice medicine again!
Good grief, this layoff has hit a major nerve center.
Zhou had no idea that the people came to see the doctors because they were drawn to the highly respected old doctors of the Imperial Hospital, not because of the Renyifang (仁医坊).
Later, the old doctor started seeing patients alone, and Renyifang, having offended him, gradually lost its customers, and its business declined...
Given Zhou's nature, she wanted to sell Renyifang and take it for herself, but unfortunately, none of her relatives were willing to take it over.
After all, having offended the old Chinese medicine doctor, Renyifang had completely lost its business, and who would be willing to take over this mess?
But Zhou was not giving up. After bribing the shopkeeper, she even boasted that if the old Chinese medicine doctor was willing to come back, he could continue to practice medicine, which infuriated the man!
He declared that as long as Renyifang existed, anyone who went there to buy medicine would be going against him, and he would no longer treat that person!
Jiang Mingwei sighed helplessly, "Look at what Zhou has done."
Is this even human? It's practically an animal reincarnated!
She was especially pitiful, her reputation was damaged.
Even though the original owner was locked up in the mansion, weak and powerless to resist, she ended up bearing half of all the bad reputation. She was really unlucky!
The gilded plaque at the entrance of Renyifang has faded, and compared with the bustling shops, it is indeed deserted and has a somewhat dilapidated feel.
Jiang Mingwei stepped inside and found the shopkeeper fast asleep on a recliner behind the counter, even having taken off his shoes and boots.
Even when someone entered the store, it couldn't wake him from his sweet dream.
Jiang Mingwei gave him a cold glance, walked to the medicine cabinet, and opened it.
She opened five or six in a row, and with each additional one, her expression grew more serious.
In the end, it was almost as black as the bottom of a pot.
"Wake up! What are you sleeping for, you fat pig? Get up right now!"
Jiang Mingwei was furious and kicked the recliner hard.
The recliner suddenly started moving, startling the shopkeeper. He quickly grabbed the handle and managed to regain control only after his feet touched the ground.
He looked up and met the furious, delicate face, still somewhat bewildered.
After a moment of confusion, he shouted angrily, "Where did this shrew come from, daring to cause trouble at Renyifang? You even dared to kick me, the manager! You've got a death wish!"
"Open your dog eyes and see clearly who I am?!"
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