The cruel little princess

Chapter 117 Just like Granny Liu who was dazzled when she entered the Grand View Garden!

After Shen Youyou sent Zuo Qingqing away, she went straight to the farm in the suburbs of Beijing with Uncle Li. She called Wu Di and learned about the recent output of the factory in detail. Knowing that everything was good, she felt relieved. She also asked if everyone had enough cotton-padded clothes and quilts, and if they needed to buy more. Wu Di replied, "My dear, when we were at the border, we made two new sets for everyone. After we came to the capital, Uncle Zeng asked someone to buy cloth and bought two more sets for each person. It's enough! And these aunts in the farm think about us when they eat. Now, apart from practicing martial arts in the morning, we have nothing else to do in the rest of the time!" Wu Di replied to his young lady half complaining and half seriously, indicating that they really live well here! They are like family to those people in the farm!

Shen Youyou felt relieved. "Speaking of being bored, I actually have something for you to do!" Shen Youyou asked him to call a meeting. Once everyone was gathered, Shen Youyou told them about her plan to make more pills. She asked them to arrange their time wisely, ensuring that all the beauty creams could be shipped, while also making more pills for sale.

After hearing this, everyone replied in unison, "At your command, young lady!" Perhaps it was because their martial arts training was beginning to pay off, the shouts of these sixty people had the momentum of six hundred people.

Shen Youyou was amused. As usual, each group was responsible for a different type of pill. She left the recipe and demonstrated it several times. They often worked with herbs when making creams and creams, and they all knew the basics of processing them. A group with a solid foundation learned quickly, and within an hour, they were all making them quite well. Shen Youyou praised them positively and encouraged them to practice for three days. The pills they made during these days wouldn't be sold, but would be kept at the farm, the shop, and the mansion for emergency use, just in case. Every servant in the Shen family carried bottles of life-saving "elixir"! You know, these pills would later sell for over a hundred taels of silver a bottle! While their "elixir" might be a bit inferior in quality and shape to those sold in the young lady's shop, their efficacy was roughly as good as those sold there!

Shen Youyou had lunch at the farmhouse, took a short rest, and then rushed to Liu Jianye's house with Li Bo. After arriving at his house, he first gave him a gift and exchanged a few pleasantries. Liu Jianye also understood Shen Youyou's true nature. He knew that she was a strong person and did not like such meaningless communication. So he invited her to follow his wife to the backyard to see the girls he had initially selected.

Shen Youyou went to the backyard and gathered the hundred or so girls together. Without saying a word, she made them all stand together. Those who looked around were taken away and eliminated. Those who couldn't help but secretly ask people around were also eliminated. Those who asked questions and then talked back were also eliminated. Fortunately, Liu Jianye had prepared more girls, otherwise there wouldn't be enough. Shen Youyou told the remaining people to raise their heads. It's okay to have a darker skin color, it can be treated, but those with poor foundation and bad looks are not okay. Now there is no way to give them plastic surgery, so another batch was eliminated.

In the end, only sixty-three were left. Considering that her schedule was very full recently, Shen Youyou said hello to Liu Jianye and asked him to send these girls to her general's mansion one day. She would give them centralized training to avoid running back and forth.

Time flies, and it is already the fifth day of the twelfth lunar month. Zuo Qingqing has been receiving acupuncture treatment from Shen Youyou for more than ten days. Seeing her daughter's increasingly rosy face and increasingly healthy body, Madam Zuo couldn't stop smiling. Moreover, her daughter is already 17 years old, but she has not yet been engaged. Before, it was because her daughter was in danger of dying, and she did not dare to let her endure the pain of being a wife and a mother because of her illness. Now, Rui'an County Lady also said that if the treatment is almost complete, she will have no problem getting married and having children normally! We have to make good plans for our daughter! And the youngest son is also unengaged. It is just right that the plum blossoms are in full bloom this season, so we can hold a plum blossom viewing banquet! By the way, we will also invite Rui'an County Lady to come and play, to see if her disappointing second son can please Rui'an County Lady.

So, invitations from the Zuo Mansion were sent out like water. Every official above the fourth rank who had a daughter waiting to be married or a son who was unengaged received an invitation. The Shen Mansion was no exception. Zuo Qingqing personally delivered Shen Youyou's invitation. "Youyou, you've been busy since returning to the capital. Have you ever attended a formal event to let everyone know you?! My mother is hosting a plum blossom viewing banquet in a couple of days. Why don't you come and join in the fun?" Zuo Qingqing sincerely invited her.

Shen Youyou knew that this kind of plum blossom viewing banquet was a place where men and women from the upper class could meet each other, but since she already had someone in her life, there was no point in going. She politely declined, "Qingqing, I'm not interested in this banquet. If I go, I'll just eat and drink. It's boring. I won't go."

Zuo Qingqing looked disappointed. "My mother said she would help me to see at the plum blossom viewing banquet, and asked me to pay more attention to it myself. I also want you to give me some advice! If you don't go, then I won't be able to see anything! Besides, it would be so boring for you to stay in the shop every day! It happens that the mistresses, wives, and young masters and young ladies of each family will come to the banquet. You can take this opportunity to see some young masters from aristocratic families and see if there is one that suits your eyes!" She looked happy, and she sincerely hoped that Shen Youyou could find her own home.

Shen Youyou had no interest at first, but when she heard that the wives of the mistresses of the various families would also be there, she began to think about it. Although the herbal medicine shop was doing a booming business, who could complain about having too much money? If she found the right opportunity to recommend her herbal medicine shop at the banquet, wouldn't the orders come pouring in like snowflakes? This was a great idea! So Shen Youyou made the decision on the spot, "Go! I'll definitely help you!" Zuo Qingqing also smiled happily, "Then I'll wait for you! When I'm done with acupuncture, we'll go together!"

Shen Youyou replied, "Okay!"

On the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month, there was a plum blossom viewing banquet. Zuo Qingqing came early to drink the medicinal food and wait for acupuncture. Shen Youyou asked Zeng Bo to prepare the gifts and pack them up, and then went to Zuo Mansion with Zuo Qingqing.

As befits a prestigious family, the Zuo family's home is decorated with exquisite elegance and style. Upon entering the main gate, the first thing that catches your eye is a solemn and majestic screen wall, intricately carved with patterns, creating a sense of solemnity. Walking past the screen wall, you'll find a spacious courtyard dotted with tall sycamore trees. Beneath the trees, stone benches and tables create a tranquil and elegant atmosphere. A gentle breeze rustles the leaves, creating a sense of comfort.

Crossing the courtyard, one arrives at the main hall, a vast expanse of nearly 200 square meters. A massive landscape painting hangs on the wall. The landscape, shrouded in mist and clouds, evokes a sense of wonderland. The meticulous attention to detail in the painting is truly remarkable, a testament to the artist's exceptional skill. In the center of the hall stand a dozen or so quaint eight-immortal tables, laden with a variety of fruits and snacks, emitting an alluring aroma. These fruits and snacks are meticulously selected, not only delicious but also beautifully presented, leaving one salivating.

Flanking the main hall are two rooms: a vast study and a reception room, both exquisitely appointed. The study boasts a row of antique bookshelves filled with a wide variety of books. The desk is furnished with the four treasures of the study: an inkstone, a brush, and rice paper, creating a rich, cultural atmosphere. The reception room, with its warm and comfortable atmosphere and soft carpets and paintings adorning the walls, creates a relaxing and at ease atmosphere. A separate guest room in the front courtyard is also elegantly furnished, showcasing the owner's refined style.

The Zuo family's architectural style is unique, creating a simple and elegant atmosphere throughout the courtyard. Without excessive ornate decoration, every detail reveals the owner's refined taste and profound cultural attainments. It feels like a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city, replaced by a tranquil and elegant atmosphere, immersing one in a poetic world and deeply perceiving the rich cultural heritage.

Crossing the front courtyard and arriving at the backyard, one is greeted by an exquisite winding corridor. A thin, gauze curtain shrouds the corridor, resembling a fairy dancing in the wind, light and ethereal. Every time the breeze blows, the curtain sways gently, its graceful movement creating a dreamlike beauty. Through the curtain, one can see the scattered pavilions and towers surrounding them, their windows and windows shrouded in them, like a beautiful painting. These buildings are skillfully integrated to form a series of tranquil rooms and winding corridors, a marvel at the wisdom and ingenuity of the ancients. The reception room for the women in the backyard is also enormous, easily accommodating one or two hundred people at a time.

Shen Youyou couldn't help but sigh. No wonder Granny Liu felt dazzled when she entered the Grand View Garden. Their Shen Mansion didn't have such a great foundation!