ces, feeling very embarrassed.It would definitely be much easier with an assistant.But the academy's tuition is so expensive, it's already difficult for his family. He doesn't want to add more trouble...The third princess's eyes lit up, but she hesitated, "But I've never run a shop before, and I don't know how to open one..."

Bao Lei smiled and said softly, "Opening a shop is actually quite simple. You just need to take a look at the accounts occasionally. I've been good at this since I was little. I'll teach the princess a few things when the time comes."

"If the princess finds it too tedious to do, I'll help her out. I guarantee a booming business, so the princess can proudly show off to the Emperor."

Although the shop is a partnership, even Princess Kangle wouldn't dare to compete with the princess!

This really hit the Third Princess's heart. She didn't care if the shop made money or not, she didn't care how good the business was.

But she's happy if she can snatch things from that country bumpkin girl!

You stole my father's love, so I'll steal your business!

"Alright, that's settled. I'll prepare a grand gift to please father and seize that lowly peddler's stall! By then, let her cry until she has nowhere left to turn!"

The third princess, as if she had been injected with chicken blood, immediately picked up the discarded thread and needle and clumsily sewed them back together...

Bao Lei sat on one side, helping to sort the embroidery floss, a strange curve forming at the corner of her mouth...

Outside the palace, though it wasn't snowing, the weather was dry and cold, and there were fewer and fewer people on the streets.

Outside the Xing family mansion in southern part of the city, a carriage from the Jia family was parked. Jia's second mistress had come to visit her elder brother and sister-in-law again.

After she came back from Li's house last time, she stopped by once and brought up the marriage plans for her niece.

My brother and sister-in-law only said to consider it and then went silent.

She has always been quick-tempered, and now she can't wait any longer.

Yesterday, she went to visit an acquaintance's home and met Mrs. Liu Zhiheng. As they were both acquainted with the same friend, they sat together and chatted for a while.

She kept it in mind and asked Liu's wife a few questions. Liu's wife praised the Li family profusely.

While she was in high spirits, someone else approached her and vaguely mentioned the Li family, inquiring about the unmarried sons of the Li family.

This filled her with a sense of crisis, fearing that her niece's good marriage prospects would be snatched away.

So, today she tidied up a bit, and she hurried over to ask about it.

Xing Wan'er accompanied her aunt all the way to the main room to see her mother who was recuperating in bed.

Mrs. Xing was sickly and her complexion was poor, but when she saw her younger sister-in-law come over, she still managed to sit up and receive her, smiling genuinely.

"Sister, how did you come today I heard it's very cold outside, come up to the kang and sit for a while."

Jia's second wife felt sorry for her sister-in-law and held her hand, inquiring about her condition with concern. She had taken good care of her sister-in-law before she got married, so now she wanted to make sure she was alright.

"Sister-in-law, are you able to take medicine now Which doctor treated you this time, and has there been any effect"

Mrs. Xing smiled wryly, patted her younger sister-in-law's hand, and said, "This happens every year. As soon as the season changes, she always gets seriously ill. Taking medicine is just to keep her going; she won't die."

"Actually, after taking these medicines for so many years, I'm already fed up. If it weren't for thinking about Wan'er and Ning'er, I would have gone to the underworld and wouldn't suffer this anymore."

"Sister-in-law, don't say that. You just haven't met a good doctor yet." Mrs. Jia Er quickly persuaded, "When I go to Suijintan recently, I will definitely inquire about the divine doctor. I heard that the divine doctor from Xincun is very magical and can cure any disease..."

Unfortunately, Mrs. Xing didn't believe him and waved her hand dismissively. "Don't bother with favors," she said. "After all these years, I've seen too many so-called miracle doctors. They're all the same..."

Mrs. Jia Er was about to speak, but a woman at the door suddenly said, “Master and young master are back!”

Hardly had his voice fallen when Mr. Xing, dressed in a blue robe, and his eight or nine-year-old son, Xing Ning, entered the room.

Xìng Níng was vivacious. Upon seeing her aunt, she immediately rushed into Mrs. Jia Er's arms and said, "Aunt, when did you arrive Where is Sister Bǎozhu Why isn't she here"

Jia Er Fu's patted her nephew, beaming with joy. "Our Ning Ge'er has grown taller again! Bao Zhu is learning needlework at home. This time Auntie didn't bring her over, but next time you have a day off, Auntie will send a carriage to pick you up and come play at my house. Then Bao Zhu can take you to Bai Yun Guan to eat Bai Yun Gao, alright"

"Good, good!" Xing Ning jumped excitedly. "There's a fellow student from our school who brought snacks from Baiyun Guan today! How impressive is that! If I went to Baiyun Guan to eat freshly baked Baiyun Gao, they would be so envious."

Mr. Xing glared at his son and scolded, "You go to school to study and broaden your horizons, not to compare yourself with others. Copy the passage about the importance of studying tonight!"

"Yes, Father," Xing Ning shrunk his neck and obediently replied. He then secretly winked at his aunt, meaning that Auntie mustn't forget what was just said and must definitely send a car to pick him up.

Mrs. Jia Er found this amusing and, holding her nephew, she spoke to her elder brother, "Big Brother, Little Ning is still young, we shouldn't pressure him too much. He's supposed to resist studying. During the break, why don't you let him come play at my place for a day"

"The shop in the clouds isn't your average establishment; it only sells novelties and sweet treats. Plus, the shop is under County Princess Kangle's name. Baozhu and the princess are close friends, they would never do anything harmful to each other."

Mr. Xing initially wanted to refuse, but seeing his frail wife, he swallowed his words.

The children have been worried about their mother these days, they haven't been sleeping well and haven't had much appetite. It's good for them to go out and play for a day and relax a bit.

He then said, "That day I stayed at home, and let Wan'er and Ning'er go."

Xing Ning immediately cheered, making the room much livelier, "Oh! That's great, I'm going to my aunt's house, and we're going to eat Baiyun Gao!"

It was Xing Wan'er who refused, "Auntie, just bring Ning Ge'er along. I still have a winter coat that I haven't finished sewing. It would be a good opportunity to get some peace and quiet at home and do some needlework."

Mrs. Xing immediately said, "There's no need to be busy on this day; go play, Wan'er. You don't have to stay home and watch over me every day!"

Mr. Xing also said, "That's right, Wan'er go ahead and make sure your younger brother doesn't get into any mischief."

Xing Wan'er had no choice but to nod, then chat a few words before taking her younger brother away, leaving space for the elders to talk.

As expected, as soon as the nieces and nephews left, Jia Erfuren immediately asked, "Big brother, Big sister-in-law, what do you think about this marriage with the Li family If you agree, you'll have to hurry and get rid of Luo."

This new town is increasingly paying attention to the Li family, remembering the sons of the Li family. After all, the Li family is a nouveau riche, favored by the emperor, and has the support of the Marquis Xin Ting. Several brothers in the family are promising, and they live in rare harmony and prosperity.

"If word got out that the Li family's son wasn't taking a concubine, I'm afraid people would be fighting to propose marriage!"

Mr. Xing and Mrs. Xing looked at each other, and Mr. Xing said, “I met an old classmate of mine at Lu'an Academy the other day. Although he wasn't Li Jiaren’s teacher at the academy, he often saw him going in and out of Mr. Tang's courtyard.”

It is said that this child studies very hard and knows how to take care of his younger brother. He is also very respectful to his teacher. In short, he has a very good reputation.

"I originally wanted to see how this child looked, but I heard that he went to Quanzhou with the students of the academy to study abroad by boat and wouldn't be back until after the year."

"Studying abroad" Mrs. Xing was also surprised and said, "This Li family's education of children is not pampered at all, they are actually willing to let their children study abroad." but they didn't stop them, nor could they stop them.The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had already discussed it. When Mrs. Cui and Mr. Wen got married, they would send a generous gift. Given the c...