Too high to reach

Chapter 132 Multiple Clients
Mo Yi bowed and watched the King of Qi leave.

That's when I realized that they were both people who didn't talk much...

This is so strange, will it be like this in the future?

He sat down, poured himself another cup of tea, drank it, and then started wandering around the room.

After a while, Granny Zhao returned.

She must have deliberately avoided going out to give herself a chance to meet the prince alone.

"We have classes here on weekdays. You can come after breakfast and have lunch here. There is also a place to rest temporarily in the inner room. Go back before dinner. If it is windy or rainy, or the weather is bad, you can also stay at home for the day."

As for the courses, as before, the nanny isn't proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, or painting, and she doesn't teach them. She will teach you some tea ceremony and incense ceremony. When needed, she will also invite a master to come and talk about appreciating paintings and valuable objects, and identifying jewelry and fabrics.

But the most important thing is to learn how to manage a business, housekeeper, and social skills.

We currently have no contact with the industry.

The stewards were responsible for people and things, as well as the daily operation of the entire palace.

To make connections, one must first understand the imperial family and prominent families in the capital, which is a very complex area.

But don't be afraid, young lady. In our royal residence, apart from a few crucial relationships that cannot be compromised, everything else is alright.

No matter how capable a person is, it's impossible for them to know everything or do everything well. Therefore, the people around you become very important.

Mo Yi nodded: "Last time, my family praised the maids around you. They were well-behaved and worked quickly and well."

"Yes. Those four are the standard for first-class maids. In general, noblewomen in the capital will have one head maid and two to four first-class maids by their side. The number of second-class and third-class maids can be determined according to their actual needs."

Sometimes the head maid was recommended by the wet nurse. Others were maids who returned to the household after their wives' marriages. Still others were close confidantes. For those who were more particular, they would even have a dedicated hairdresser. The housewife's hair, especially for important occasions, required wigs and a full set of jewelry. The style had to be carefully considered; it was quite a complex task.

"You need someone in your room to manage your clothes and jewelry; someone to accompany you when you go out for social events; and someone who can cook some nourishing and restorative meals. You need to gradually add these people around you."

How many people must be surrounding this? So many eyes watching, how uncomfortable must that be?

"These people are usually born into the family. They need to be capable, but more importantly, they need to be loyal! You can't easily buy them outside."

The four head maids from last time were trained for a distinguished person. However, they are not needed yet. They can be used for you temporarily. You can buy a few more younger maids to manage. Those you raise yourself will be easier to manage.”

"Let's leave these matters to your arrangements for now." Mo Yi couldn't think of a solution for the moment.

Although she was gradually getting closer to the marriage, she was becoming more and more confused about it.

Since the Xu family arranged the marriage, the fiancé only visited with gifts during the New Year. On other days, he was nowhere to be seen. No one came to teach him etiquette, nor did they offer to help. The gifts he brought were for the Mo family and for his sister. Although high-class, they were all very proper.

Like the King of Qi... So, he expects to raise his queen himself? And even add to her dowry!

This is really too strange...

But she dared not ask the prince, nor could she ask Granny Zhao. As for her family… only her father cared about her most, but if she spoke to him, it would probably only make him anxious…

Zhao Mama, unaware of what she was thinking, turned around and grabbed a booklet.

"This is the arrangement for the future. Please take a look back. It's just a rough outline and can be adjusted at any time."

Mo Yi took it.

"Now, is there anything you'd like to ask or say?"

The smoke curled upwards, the steam rose, and the two people spoke in unhurried, neither loud nor soft... "Granny... there is something I want to tell you."

"Girl, please speak."

“It’s like this… My father and I started a small business two years ago,” she explained the whole story.

"Business has improved a lot. We just rented a shop a couple of days ago... We're ready to make a good living here."

Li Qi's skills aren't exceptional, but they meet our requirements. However, he can't yet complete the work independently as I wish.

I still need to do the drawing myself. And I also need to manage some things at the shop. Our course needs to allocate some time for handling these things.

She didn't use a pleading or consultative tone because she had a gut feeling that... Granny Zhao might object.

Sure enough, Granny Zhao listened and disagreed: "You are able to manage things with Mr. Mo, and do it quite well, which I admire. However..."

Miss Mo, what you are about to face are people and things you have never experienced or even heard of in the past ten years or so. Although your nanny keeps telling you not to be nervous and to take it slow, to be honest, there is so much to learn and so much to do.

And during this time, your nanny will also take you out to socialize and visit properties. Our burden is truly heavy!

Your business... was important in the past, but it's not very meaningful for the future. Because, despite all the effort you put into building it, it's utterly insignificant compared to the Prince's mansion.

Besides, as a princess, such work should only be considered a pastime. The products can be given to the prince or friends, but to sell them for money... that's outrageous.

From now on, your uncle's career will be much smoother. Your father will also get a good job, and they will both have bright futures. You don't need to worry about money anymore. Let your few people run this small business slowly. It's all for the business, after all.

Mo Yi blinked: "On this point, Mo Yi has a slightly different opinion."

"Appreciate further details."

"My parents' marriage... taught me a lot. Whether you're a man or a woman, you need to have your own way of making a living. You need to have something you're focused on. Even a woman shouldn't devote all her energy to her husband."

If you focus too much on one thing, you'll lose balance. In the end, neither you nor the other person will be happy.

These words reminded Zhao Mama of the former princess Zhou Li.

Anyone who sees her will agree that she is beautiful or talented.

That's what I thought back then too.

But she... had all her heart set on the prince, valuing his love and care too much, and was constantly worried about losing him. In the end, neither she nor the prince were happy.

So that's how it is...
Granny Zhao hesitated...

"I hope to have something I enjoy doing and that brings me some income. Even if it's small, it will give me peace of mind."

However, once business improves and I can afford to hire good chefs, I won't be as busy as I am now.

After saying that, she took out two items. “Granny, look at these two things. When I hold them in my hands, I think: what can they be used for? What will the finished product look like? Who will wear them? How much silver can they sell for? Can people afford them? Will they even like them? This kind of thinking makes me happy.”

This piece of jade is of average quality. Generally speaking, green jade is more suitable for men to wear. This piece is a bit light-colored, so it would be better suited for a younger man. After thinking for a while, I decided to make it into the shape of a shield.

It was specially made for young boys who love martial arts. Its meaning is to resist harm and protect oneself. Thoughtful parents would be willing to spend some money to buy one for their sons to wear.

Granny Zhao took it, her eyes shining. "Yes, I understand what you mean, Miss. Let's arrange this then. This little shield is nice; I'm planning to buy it as a gift. How much would it cost?"

(End of this chapter)