Hua Zhi pulled open the curtain and met Zhu Shan's look of surprise and embarrassment. She didn't know whether to laugh or be angry at her for being so bold. Not only did she bring a maid out, but she also dared to send her away, not afraid of anything happening that would ruin her reputation.
However, she also understood the reason why her little cousin came here. Perhaps she heard from someone about the opening of a new business and came to show her support in this way.
"Go back. I'll have someone pack up all the things and send them to you later."
“…Yes.” Zhu Shan had not had much contact with this cousin before, and she looked down on her a little bit. She was the eldest daughter of the Hua family, but she was suppressed by the other sisters. At that time, her mother said that her cousin’s personality was like that of her younger sister-in-law, and she thought so too.
But over the past year, her cousin has fully proved that she is not weak at all. For some reason, Zhu Shan is still a little afraid of this cousin, especially when she knows that her family wants her and her cousin... She dare not disobey her cousin. She has never told anyone that she likes the cousin who once secretly picked flowers for her.
The maid bowed to Hua Zhi with gratitude. Fearing that the girl would change her mind, she quickly climbed onto the carriage and signaled the coachman to hurry up.
Zhu Shan secretly lifted the window curtain and looked outside. Her cousin had already gone to Liyun Lane. She brought the third daughter of the Hua family with her and only brought two maids to serve her. She walked on the street so openly, but no one looked down on her and people even made way for her.
Zhu Shan bit her lip in envy. She actually wanted to ask her cousin to take her with her, but...
"Qingqing, do you think my cousin doesn't like me?"
The maid was surprised, "How could it be? I didn't notice anything at all."
Zhu Shan lowered her head and wrung her hands. "Every time we met, my cousin would only say a few words to me politely. One time, when my cousin came to Zhu's house, I gave her two handkerchiefs that I embroidered myself, and wanted her to take one of them to her cousin. But when she left that day, I don't know if she really forgot or did it on purpose, she left it behind."
The maid didn't know about this. Although she was only fourteen or fifteen years old, she was thoughtful and calm, otherwise she would not have been placed next to Zhu Shan by the eldest lady.
At this moment, she thought about it and asked in a low voice, "Does the old lady know about this?"
Zhu Shan shook her head. "How dare I let my grandmother know, but my mother knows."
"What did the Madam say?"
"Mom is not very happy." Although Zhu Shan is young, she is scheming. She did not tell the servant everything. In fact, her mother was not only unhappy, but also said some unpleasant things. Her mother always felt that the Hua family was too low-class now, and it would be a shame for her to marry into the family. Although she also felt that it made sense, if that person was her cousin, there would be nothing she could not tolerate.
Besides, my aunt has such a soft personality, she doesn't have to worry about being controlled by her mother-in-law when she gets married. Although my cousin is very capable, she, as a girl, can't always be the head of the family. My mother said that the Hua family will be handed over to my cousin in the future. As the legitimate grandson of the Hua family, won't my cousin be the head of the family in the future
Thinking of this, Zhu Shan's face turned a little red.
Qingqing was thinking about her young lady wholeheartedly. After thinking for a while, she said, "The young lady may have really forgotten. I didn't even mention you just now, but she saw it at a glance. This shows how much she cares about you. How could she not like you?"
Zhu Shan felt relieved immediately. She didn't do anything to displease her cousin. Even now, didn't she obey her cousin and go back obediently
Hua Zhi was also thinking about Zhu Shan. There was nothing she could do. When she saw this girl, she thought of the elders wanting to pair her up with Bo Lin. She actually didn't agree with it in her heart, otherwise she wouldn't have kept her distance from Zhu Shan and not given her any chance to think wrongly.
As a person whose knowledge far exceeds that of this era, she is aware of the disadvantages of cousin marriage, but the general environment is like this, and she cannot use this as a reason to refuse. Moreover, she also wants to see whether Berlin is interested in Zhu Shan. If so, she will accept the marriage. But if it is just for profit, she will not nod even if Berlin agrees.
But this matter cannot be delayed. It must be settled when Berlin returns from his trip. Zhu Shan is already twelve years old, and marriages for daughters from aristocratic families are always arranged early. Berlin cannot be allowed to delay her.
The noise became louder and louder, and we had already arrived at the entrance of Liyun Lane. Various aromas wafted into the air. People kept coming out of Liyun Lane with food in their hands, crossing the arch bridge and entering Green Moss Lane. People also kept coming from Green Moss Lane across the arch bridge and entering Liyun Lane.
Hua Zhi hired someone to build the arch bridge, which is located between the two alleys.
This was the first time Hua Ling had seen such a scene. She was shocked and murmured, "There are so many people."
Yingchun covered her mouth and chuckled, "When we just started to renovate this place, people kept asking when we would open. Later, after Miss set a date, Manager Chen posted a few notices in Green Moss Lane and told everyone about it. When someone asked again, he just told them the date. Miss, you see, there's no need for you to try to advertise it anymore. People can't even squeeze in."
"That's great. When the seafood shop opens, have Chen Liang put up a notice here as well."
Now even Hua Ling laughed.
When everyone arrived, Chen Liangyi squeezed out of the crowd with sweat on his forehead. The man, who was much darker than before, looked stronger and more relaxed. "When did you come, young lady? If I hadn't heard the guest mention it, I wouldn't have known."
Hua Zhi was also aware that her face should be very recognizable in the capital. She had attracted countless stares just by standing here for a while, and Hua Ling had also endured a lot. She tried to be calm, but she couldn't be as indifferent as her elder sister.
Hua Zhi really didn't care. Seeing this situation, she didn't need to ask about the business. She just reminded: "Remember to pay attention to the hygiene of the things you buy. Don't pass off inferior goods as good ones just because there are many people buying. It doesn't matter if you sell less. As long as the food is delicious, people are willing to wait. A bad reputation can't be bought back with any amount of money."
"Yes, I have repeatedly told them this during the training at home. I will also keep an eye on them, so don't worry."
"Tell everyone, your monthly salary will double this month."
"Yes, I would like to thank you on behalf of everyone."
Hua Zhi looked back at the alley across the street, where the new shop had taken away a lot of traffic. "It's the same over at Green Moss Lane. You need to double your traffic now."
Chen Liang smiled so hard that his teeth were showing. It was a pleasure to work with the eldest girl. She would not hold you accountable for everything or ask you to report everything. As long as the result was good, she would not tolerate some changes in the middle. If the effect was better than before, she would even give rewards. Therefore, everyone who worked for the eldest girl would try their best to do their best. Everyone wanted to live up to the trust given by the eldest girl.
"By the way, go pack up some food and send it to the Zhu family."
"Yes, I will go there myself."
Hua Zhi nodded, and seeing that several young masters were ready to come over, she did not stay any longer and did not give them the chance to get close. She knew that there were people arranged by Yan Xi around her, but she did not want to expose them under normal circumstances. Under the feet of the emperor, who could say whether anyone would recognize them.