Lucky Farmer Girl: I rely on metaphysics to support my family

Chapter 874 It's alright
Tang Wan slept soundly until lunchtime, when she was gently awakened by Zhu Xi.

Tang Wan washed up and changed her clothes before going to Wang's courtyard for lunch.

At the lunch table, Madam Wang asked with concern, "Wan'er, you've worked hard today, please eat more."

Wan'er spent the whole morning drawing talismans. Although I don't understand them, I imagine it must have been very tiring, otherwise Wan'er wouldn't have gone to rest as soon as she finished.

Tang Wan smiled slightly and picked up a piece of stir-fried vegetables with her chopsticks: "It's alright, Mother, don't worry."

Hearing Tang Wan say this, Madam Wang nodded and did not ask any further questions. She simply instructed the kitchen to send over a bowl of calming soup later.

After lunch, the maid cleared away the bowls and plates and served tea.

After sending Tang Jing back on her own, Madam Wang took Tang Wan's hand and said, "Wan'er, sit with your mother for a while longer and have a chat."

Wang kept Tang Wan behind, intending to discuss the marriage proposal made by the Duchess of Anguo the day before.

Originally, Wang Shi wanted to find an opportunity to say it this morning, but unexpectedly, Zhan Wang had something to do and Tang Wan was busy, so she didn't find an opportunity to say it.

Tang Wan's heart stirred slightly, and she replied with a smile, "Yes, Mother."

She vaguely guessed what her mother, Wang, was going to say, so she didn't say anything more and waited quietly.

Wang carefully chose her words and slowly began, "Yesterday, the Duchess of Anguo visited. Besides our usual greetings, she also mentioned something."

She paused for a moment, then added, "Madam Feng was entrusted by Princess Changqing to come and act as matchmaker for you and Prince Zhan."

Having made her intentions clear, Madam Wang gently patted her daughter's hand: "Marriage is a major life event, and while parental consent is important, I also want to hear your own opinion. Are you willing?"

Tang Wan did not answer immediately.

A faint blush rose on her cheeks, her gaze fixed on the hem of her skirt, without looking up.

After a moment of silence, Tang Wan took a soft breath, raised her head, and said softly, "I will leave the decision to my parents. If Father and Mother think it is appropriate, I have no objection."

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang knew that her second daughter was willing.

Her daughter's straightforwardness made her previous worries seem somewhat unnecessary.

But after hesitating for a moment, Madam Wang couldn't help but ask, "Isn't Wan'er worried? That's the Prince's residence, with strict rules and complicated personnel."

Although Wan'er was in charge in the northern desert, the northern desert was not involved in such complicated matters, and there were not so many rules. The situation was completely different when she was in the royal palace, at home, or in the northern desert.

Tang Wan smiled slightly and comforted her, "Mother, where in this world are there no rules, and where are human relationships simple? I learned this when I was in the Northern Desert: everything depends on human effort. Now that I've made my decision, I won't dwell on those unnecessary worries."

Upon hearing this, Wang felt both gratified and heartbroken, and finally said only, "It's good that you think this way."

With her daughter's approval, half of a weight was lifted from her heart regarding the marriage.

Seeing her mother's expression soften, Tang Wan said gently, "Mother, I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

Seeing her serious expression, Madam Wang put down her teacup and said, "What is it? Please speak freely." "I wish to open a rouge shop in the capital," Tang Wan said slowly.

After hearing this, Wang did not immediately object, but instead pondered it carefully.

She recalled the skincare products her daughter had given her and the flowing water from the Mobei Rouge Shop; Wan'er's shop in Mobei was indeed doing quite well.

If we could open a similar one in the capital, it would be just as good as the one in the northern desert.

Moreover, now that his master has been reinstated, he at least has a powerful backer, so things shouldn't be too difficult.

More importantly, the Duchess of Anguo has already come to propose marriage. If Wan'er can really marry into the royal family, she will have some of her own property and income, and she will be able to stand taller. Adding such a profitable shop to her dowry will also make her look more respectable.

Even if the marriage changes, she will have confidence no matter where she marries in the future.

Thinking about this, Wang was already seven or eight parts in agreement.

Looking into her second daughter's clear eyes, she said gently, "You have experience in the northern deserts and are now eager to improve, so opening a shop isn't impossible. However, the capital is different from the northern deserts; everything is meticulous. The location of the shop, the source of goods, manpower, and government registration all require careful attention. You can't be reckless. Do you have a general plan?"

Seeing that her mother's attitude had softened, Tang Wan quickly said, "I have some initial ideas. The shop doesn't need to be too big or too small, but the location should ideally be near the streets frequented by the ladies of officials, or near some elegant teahouses or embroidery shops. As for the source of goods, you know that I mainly use my own concoctions, similar in style to those in the northern deserts. I can sell rouge and face powder, and also do daily skincare in the shop."

As she spoke, Tang Wan looked at Wang Shi with great confidence.

Wang replied with a smile, "The ones you made yourself are indeed very good; they work very well for me."

Whether it was because she was carefree and in a good mood in the northern desert, or it was really because of the skincare products, she felt that her skin was much better than when she was in the capital. Moreover, even though she had been traveling through wind and rain on her way back to the capital from the northern desert, her skin hadn't gotten too bad. She just needed to take care of it for two days after returning home, and it had recovered.

Thinking about it this way, I feel even more that my daughter's things are indeed good.

Tang Wan was pleased to receive Wang Shi's approval and continued with a smile, "As for manpower, I want to send Zhu Xi to manage the shop. She already manages shops in Mobei, and it would be a waste to treat her as just an ordinary maid. As for the shop assistants, they really need reliable teachers. I'm thinking of going to the brokerage firm to see if there are any suitable ones, and let Zhu Xi train them for a while to see if there are any that can be used."

Seeing that Tang Wan had thought things through thoroughly, Madam Wang felt much more at ease and nodded, saying, "Since you've considered everything, then give it a try. Don't worry about the money. As for the shop, I'll mention it to your father and ask him and Steward Li to keep an eye on it as well. Once the shop is up and running, it will be your own dowry, and your family won't touch it. Just remember, everything is difficult at the beginning, so don't be impatient and take it one step at a time."

"I've remembered it, thank you for your kindness, Mother!" Tang Wan stood up, bowed solemnly to Madam Wang, and smiled sincerely.

With my mother's approval and support, many things became much easier.

"Silly child, why are you being so polite with your mother?" Madam Wang smiled and pulled her to sit down. "By the way, a young lady's reputation is important. You can manage the shop, but make sure reliable people handle the specific purchasing and negotiations."

Tang Wan smiled and replied, "Daughter understands, thank you, Mother."

Madam Wang smiled and tapped Tang Wan's forehead, scolding her playfully, "You! I told you not to be so polite with your mother, but you're still being so polite!"

Tang Wan winked playfully and said, "I have something even more polite to say, would you like to hear it?"

Wang rarely saw Tang Wan so charming, and readily agreed, saying, "Since you've asked, tell me about it!"

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