The head of the Mu family

Chapter 154 The Noblewoman's Sorrow

The shopkeepers didn't come back until it was completely dark.

The shop also displayed wedding candies today, and everyone who came to buy something was blessed with good fortune.

The shop owner is celebrating a special occasion. For the next three days, the shop will offer free silver with every purchase of gold, as well as various silver ornaments. The more you buy, the more you get.

In addition to wedding candies, the clothing store also prepared various hand warmers, heater covers, and other small items.

For bulk purchases, we'll give you either ready-made clothing or fabric as a gift; you can choose.

The staff at both shops were working non-stop, and because there were so many people, they didn't close until half an hour later.

Qingyue quickly took a sip of water and said:

"Master, tomorrow you and the Master should visit two shops."

This evening, several colleagues came to see me and Uncle Dong Wanxing.

They asked if we were just creating a gimmick, since they'd never even met our boss before, and suddenly there was good news!

"Okay~ When will be the busiest time tomorrow?"

Let's go to the shop~

"I estimate there will be a lot of people when the store opens, so we'll have to go and stock up on goods earlier tomorrow."

Okay~ I understand~

It wasn't until late afternoon that Gao Langzhong and his group arrived home, still feeling quite unsatisfied. Huai Sheng and Qian Yan arranged for them to rest before returning home themselves.

Knowing that the woman would be in pain for another day or two, Qianyan simply held Huaisheng and slept.

The next day, as usual, Qingyue and the others went to the shop first.

Huaisheng arranged for his master and the others to go out for food, drink, and entertainment again.

After dressing up at home, her hair and makeup were so exquisite that everyone couldn't take their eyes off her, she and Qianyan took a carriage to the shop.

When they arrived at the shop and got off the carriage, Wu Shishuai and the others were all taken aback when they saw Huaisheng:

Wait, when we went out just now, we saw the former head of the household!

He paused for a moment, then immediately said respectfully:

"Homeowner!"

They immediately arranged for the carriage to be parked. The ladies and young women in the shop, as well as their colleagues who had come to inquire, saw the two people who looked like a golden couple enter.

The Mu family members inside the shop had the same reaction as the martial arts master and his group at the door.

Mu Su and the other two couldn't take their eyes off it.

Qianyan stared at the three of them, startling them so much that they looked away guiltily.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the shop respectfully replied in unison:

"Head of household/Owner"

The ladies and young women then quietly looked Huaisheng up and down.

So that day, except for the headdress that was unavailable, all of Huai Sheng's other items were sold out.

The same effect applies to clothing stores; the same style is unavailable, similar styles are sold out, and there are even custom-made items.

His colleagues stopped asking questions, and that evening Huai Sheng distributed bonuses to everyone.

After finishing his work on the third day, Huaisheng changed his clothes and makeup and went to the shop with Qianyan. After finishing his work in the evening, he gave everyone a reward.

After three days, both shops were almost out of stock.

Huai Sheng then allowed those who had families to take an early leave to go back and reunite with their loved ones.

That very night, they took out the ledgers and settled the accounts for those people's wages, commissions, and bonuses before and after the Lunar New Year.

A few people went home happily for the New Year, and the rest of the staff took turns working at the shop.

Doctor Gao and his two families were really enjoying themselves so much that they forgot about home.

Huaisheng: Master, senior brother, senior brother's wife, Grandpa Qian, Madam Qian, isn't it more fun in the big city?

That evening, the man, who hadn't touched his wife for two days, was like a leopard that hadn't eaten for three days coming down from the mountain to find a sheep.

He had already taken advantage of his wife twice, and he was still not quite satisfied.

Because he had guests to entertain at home and it was indeed too late, he held his wife and went to sleep peacefully.

Mu Huaisheng: This stamina is truly delightful!

On the evening of the 27th of the twelfth lunar month, Huaisheng told everyone in the shop to close and take inventory, as there really wasn't much stock left.

After paying everyone's wages and commissions, we closed the warehouse early for the New Year, leaving only four people working in shifts each day.

Next, Huaisheng and Qianyan took everyone out to eat, drink, and have fun, just like they did in Yangzhou.

Everyone else played for two days, but the warehouse and gatekeepers had to take turns on duty, so they only played for one day.

Huai Sheng then gave them several more bonuses.

Qianyan always made sure to eat Huaisheng clean twice every night before he would stop.

As dusk fell on the 29th night, everyone had just arrived home, all smiles, when Uncle Li and Uncle Yang, who were on duty, reported:

"Master, the Lady of Dingyuan Marquis and her son have arrived."

Huai Sheng told everyone to go about their business. Qing Yue settled the guests and then went to the main hall with Qian Yan.

The main hall was warm and cozy with underfloor heating. As soon as Huai Sheng entered, he greeted the noblewoman with a smile.

Jingtang greeted the young couple:

"Sister Huaisheng, brother-in-law~"

Upon hearing this, she immediately beamed with joy:

"Your Highness is very courteous. Please have a seat."

This kid seems pretty good!

The noblewoman stood up, took Huaisheng's hand, and sat down with him. Qianyan sat with Jingtang on the other side.

The noblewoman looked somewhat embarrassed, and Huai Sheng thought:

Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, there must be a lot of things to do at the Marquis's residence, especially at this hour~

Huai Sheng glanced at the noblewoman's expression, then at Jing Tang, who seemed unusually lively, and grasped the noblewoman's hand in return:

"Qingxing~ take Qingchen to prepare some pastries~"

"Sunny Day and Clear Clouds, you two go and keep watch in the warm pavilion over there."

There were only four people left in the room. Huai Sheng asked softly again:

"Madam, has something happened?"

The noblewoman glanced at Qianyan, hesitated for a long time, and finally spoke:

"It's my second uncle and General Yan~"

Upon hearing this, Qianyan immediately perked up her ears. Huaisheng looked somewhat embarrassed, and the noblewoman, with no other choice, shamelessly continued:

"General Yan has been stationed at the border for many years and his health has deteriorated. After marrying into the family, he has been carefully taking care of his health."

She finally got pregnant in the second year of her marriage, but unfortunately lost the pregnancy. No matter what treatment she tried afterward, she never had any luck.

General Yan then wanted to arrange for his second uncle to take a concubine so that the family line could continue.

My second uncle said that the two of them had made a promise to be together for life.

Aside from that thing we did back then...

Between myself and the general, I will never take a concubine in this lifetime.

The general then secretly petitioned the court to allow him to return home to visit his family. He left two beautiful girls for his second uncle and returned with his brother, General Yan.

My second uncle immediately chased after him and brought him back.

But my second sister-in-law is at the general's mansion, and I can't find my second uncle.

My second uncle has been going to the general's mansion every day recently, but the general is determined not to see him.

My in-laws are also worried sick.

I thought to myself, could you please take a look at the general's health and find out what's wrong with him?

If it could be treated, I believe the couple wouldn't have to suffer so much.

The locust tree grows...

I...I really am...

Huai Sheng squeezed the noblewoman's hand in return and said slowly:

"Although my relationship with them was a mistake, they meant well, so I'm fine with it."

"Then... is it alright? Is it alright?"

"Yes, madam."

Don't worry, I'll accompany you to the General's Mansion later.

Husband, have Qingyun bring in the pastries and prepare some hot milk.

Madam, you haven't been eating properly lately, have you?

"You and Jingtang can have some first, I'll go get the medicine packet."

"Wife, you stay here, I'll go get it~"

Don't worry, I know which ones to take.

Qianyan said this and went out. Qingyun brought in some warm pastries, and soon hot milk was also brought in.