These refugees aren’t as fortunate as they were, encountering Miss Ruan, and with the help of the Ruan Family, they’ve been able to lead stable lives again.
But everyone can empathize with them, having co from the most impoverished laboring people, now seeing their struggles, compassionate feelings arise, thus giving them a al.
Previously, although the Qi Family’s property had mostly burned down, at least there was a piece of land, where a makeshift shelter could keep out the rain, temporarily settling them there.
anwhile, Ruan Mian and Zhang Yue returned to the house with a load of white candles.
Upon her inspection, there are many white wax trees nearby, with these candles she can make more molds, and by adding so specially refined aromatic oils, so young ladies will surely love them.
Aromatic candles are quite a nice little product, adding them to sell at Guishe Fang is an opportunity.
The shop is now set, so her aunt took Ruan Mao to build so cabinets to display products.
Of course, the exhibition area inside was designed by Ruan Mian herself, drawn on the blueprints. They were divided into several areas.
One area exclusively sells fabrics and ready-made clothes, another sells won’s skincare costics. Besides these, there is an area for handmade exquisite jewelry, and so small aromatic items are also included.
The VIP area on the second floor offers unlimited desserts and tea. The overall decor is simple yet appealing, fragrant, and when those delicate small items, embroideries, and clothing are displayed all over, they will surely attract many eyes.
Since the shop is specially created for won, Ruan Mian also improved the nstrual belt.
On the journey to exile, conditions were poor, using tree bark, dry grass, and grass paper, barely managing.
This society hasn’t genuinely sold these necessities yet.
Common families used their cloth to make nstrual belts, with absorbent materials or ash in between.
Extrely inconvenient.
Hence, Ruan Mian made improvents, pressing cotton tightly inside those spaces, sewn separately into a thin layer of cloth, and then placed into the nstrual belt.
It’s like modern sanitary pads, easily removable and replaceable every day.
As for the cotton’s origin, she said it was additional goods brought by Manager Yuan from Ru Ning along with the duck feathers.
These days, Ruan Mian’s mind was focused on this Guishe Fang.
During those days, her mother and sister-in-law tirelessly sewed many good clothes, but the raised tussah silkworms hadn’t reached the explosive cocooning stage, unable to supply enough fabric.
Ruan Mian took out the materials she had previously scoured from various places.
Mrs. Zhang was stunned beyond belief: "Mianmian, where did you get these?"
"Mother, I bought them cheaply along with my aunt from various places like the garrison ages ago, thinking since we’re opening a shop, we can’t lack stock; relying on our cloth weaving, who knows when we’ll be done."
"Moreover, I asked Manager Yuan to bring so good materials from Ru Ning besides duck feathers. These materials are rare north of the garrison, the young ladies will surely love them."
With these words, Mrs. Zhang didn’t suspect anything more.
Seeing the shop nearing completion, it’s ti for Ruan Mian to take Xi Za to Lanqiang.
"Mother, the shop is set to open in half a month, I’ll take Miss Xi Za back to her hotown first, I assure you I’ll return before the shop opens."
"Mianmian, during your trip, make sure to stay safe. Mother is uneasy about you going alone, how about taking Zhu’er and the others..."
"No need, Mother, Zhu’er and Shaoxi need to help you and sister-in-law make things and weave cloth, they’re very busy. If you’re really concerned, I’ll take Yun Xiu instead. This kid knows martial arts!"
Upon hearing, Yun Xiu imdiately stood in front, volunteering: "No problem! Aunt Zhang, with by Sister Mianmian’s side, you can rest assured! I’ll surely protect her!"
Ruan Mian smiled, this kid is useful at critical tis.
This journey to Lanqiang Border Town, besides taking Xi Za for family recognition, she has another task.
Letting Yun Xiu follow is also finding so "muscle."
She brought two whole boxes of Guishe Fang goods, aiming for Lisi to take a look.
Previously she opened a branch for Lisi’s fruit shop, now Guishe Fang is also a good comrcial opportunity. Especially at that border town, Lisi ntioned several Lanqiang nobles live there.
Natural business opportunities always need trying.
Xi Za didn’t expect to return to Lanqiang so soon, feeling rather emotional along the way.
However, upon truly arriving at the border town, her eyes reddened, seemingly recalling mories she didn’t want to.
Ruan Mian took out the docunt exchanged with General Bal and smoothly entered the town, seeking soone to pass a ssage to Lisi.
Just as they settled in the inn, Lisi joyfully found her.
"Sister Mianmian!"
"Sister Mianmian, why did you co here?"
Lisi quickly ordered the attendant to bring fine tea to the private room and saw the timid lady beside Ruan Mian, looking curiously.
Just about to inquire, Ruan Mian straightforwardly said: "Here for Ruan Jiao’s matter."
Lisi quickly understood, leaned closer, and shared the gathered information.
"As I’ve found out, things within General Hu Lie’s mansion have been calm lately, however... the marriage alliance has been canceled. Since it happened in your Da Jing, nobody here knows."
She specially leaned intently beside Ruan Mian, curiously asking: "Sister Mianmian, have you thought of a way to expose her?"
"The General and his wife are quite fond of this halfway recognized daughter, even such a big issue hasn’t leaked because the General personally silenced us."
Back then, those going to Da Jing to discuss matrimonial matters were all talked to by General Hu Lie himself.
Seeing Xi Za’s dim gaze on the side, recalling Lisi’s initial glance at her, Ruan Mian asked another question.
"Lisi, do you find this young lady reminds you of soone? Or does she resemble anyone to you?"
Lisi furrowed her brows slightly, thinking carefully, then her eyes brightened slightly.
Looking amazed at her: "Sister Mianmian, could it be..."
Ruan Mian’s calm gaze provided her affirmation.
Instantly, she felt a bit excited, yet Ruan Mian didn’t continue the topic but asked Yun Xiu to lay out the items brought for Lisi.
Lisi saw the exquisite clothes and materials, along with the various fresh items, what embroidered handkerchiefs, scented skincare ointnts, sachets, surprised enough to widen her eyes.
"Sister Mianmian, what are these things? I haven’t seen them even near the border; we don’t have them for sale here."
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