Chapter 804 - Chapter 804: Accompany
Chapter 804: Accompany
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The family returned home one day before Madame Qiao and her entourage did. And the once cold house became lively once again.
Although Shao Dalang and Ms. Xu were not present, they were not forgotten. They received numerous gifts from Ms. Fang, including materials for clothes, needlework supplies, and food and clothing for the children. Qiao Xuan and Yang Xiaoni also prepared presents for Ms. Xu.
Yang Xiaoni gave her a variety of pastries, nuts, and snacks, while Qiao Xuan gifted her a set of cosmetics and a pair of beautiful gold hairpins. Taotao also contributed by giving her a set of threads and needles.
Ms. Xu was overjoyed to receive these gifts.
Upon their return, Shao Yunduan went to check on the progress of the school construction.
The Land Officer and elderly men from the clan were overseeing the construction, and everything was going well.
The entire village was pleased to offer their assistance, making it a collaborative effort. Each household actively participated in the work.
The school was expected to be completed within 10 to 20 days.
Following that, there would be the installation of furniture, hiring of teachers, and all other necessary arrangements. Everything was proceeding smoothly.
Lixia and Liqiu were fully occupied with making lipsticks. They would create a set whenever a flower bloomed. As the rose flowers gradually diminished, there were fewer osmanthus and chrysanthemums available for making lipsticks. In about two weeks, the lipstick production would be temporarily
halted.
Qiao Xuan mentioned that she could provide another set of around 1,000 lipsticks to Yuezheng Xiao in the coming days. Additionally, she planned to deliver a batch of snow fungus and mushrooms before the New Year.
Furthermore, Qiao Xuan contemplated hiring people to cultivate the field adjacent to the flower land she intended to purchase. This expansion would allow villagers to sell, rent, and exchange the land. She had no intentions of allocating more space for lipstick production as their current position was already advantageous.
Considering their position in the village, this plan should be straightforward. It was evident that if the flower field expanded, her sisters-in-law and maids would not have enough spare hands to manage it. Therefore, Qiao Xuan contemplated selecting a few intelligent and dependable girls to assist them.
There was no need for Qiao Xuan to keep the flower field a secret anymore. She could now hire people from the village to plant flower seeds, remove grass, trim, and extract honey.
Her family was strong enough to protect their own lipstick property. Qiao Xuan shared this idea with Shao Yunduan, who wholeheartedly agreed.
“Let’s make all the arrangements before the New Year,” he suggested. “After the New Year, I will be heading to the capital for the examination, and 1 hope you can accompany me!”
Shao Yunduan had grown accustomed to having Qiao Xuan by his side. It wasn’t just about taking care of him, but also providing him with a sense of security.
The couple spent their time talking, strolling, and exploring. They enjoyed going sightseeing and shopping together. Shao Yunduan was overjoyed to see Qiao Xuan searching for various ingredients and picking out small items, as well as visiting bookstores with him.
The thought of going to the capital alone and being separated from her was unbearable for him.
Qiao Xuan also had her own intentions. She wanted to prevent him from being swayed by others as a son-in-law. She wanted to see if he would remain devoted to her after achieving success. However, this was a natural expectation, a quiet waiting and companionship, rather than intentional tests..