A few people who always spoke with a sharp tongue looked at each other in dismay, having accepted someone else's things. How could they continue to make things difficult? Of course, if they were willing to return them, that would be a different story. But the question was, would they be willing to do so?

  Embroidery from Yangzhou is extremely rare, with their status, they have to think of ways to get people to make it, if someone has a set of clothes that are Yangzhou embroidery, they will hold their head high.

  Still reluctant to part with it and go back.

  Hua Ru was watching the few people with interest as their faces changed, she never thought that relying on a handkerchief would buy everyone over, but today is her happy day after all, repeatedly giving her trouble and her heart can't be relieved, besides, for others, Yangzhou embroidery is hard to come by, but for her, it's within reach.

  Her four sisters-in-law were all skilled in embroidery, and the clothes and bedding she brought with her when she got married were all made by them. It seems like a good family to marry into, especially since in Yangzhou, truly fine embroidered goods are priceless, let alone here in distant Ji Province.

  "It's a gift for the bride, so we took it with a thick face. Yangzhou is indeed a place of outstanding people and land, with such a beautiful bride and such a pair of skilled hands, it's really enviable."

  Hua Ru looked at the person speaking and couldn't see much kindness, but also no malice, at least not one of those who stabbed her as soon as she entered the house.

  "As long as everyone likes it, the rules of Jizhou are quite different from those of Yangzhou. If there's anything I've done wrong in the future, please point it out to me, sisters. Thank you very much."

  "In that case, once you've entered the door, you're one of us."

  Wasn't that what was supposed to happen? Hua Ru's face wore a faint smile, which set off the lingering redness on her cheeks, making them look even more radiant. However, she was not fazed in the slightest, having seen many similar scandals at the mansion before. Although the era, world, and even space were different, human nature remained the same, with people employing the same tactics. She was confident that she could protect herself while also enjoying the spectacle.

  The gift sent out still worked, and when speaking again, the sting in the words was not as piercing. Most of the time, Hua Ruchu was slightly lowering her head, with a shy and embarrassed expression, listening intently, but in reality, she had already drifted off to a distant place.

  Linlang Pavilion's business, she never wanted to give up. The business in Yangzhou has been on the right track and all aspects have matured. At this time, letting go will not be a problem at all. Yunshu transferred many people over here, which is also good, with their help, the stall can be expanded.

  But if we want to set up an embroidery workshop... this matter can be entrusted to Brother to pass on a message to Second Sister, let Second Sister find some skilled embroiderers who have real skills, and it's okay to pay them higher wages, as long as they have something that can be presented.

  She doesn't demand that all of Xiang Zhuang's products are top-notch treasures, but they must be passable; otherwise, it would tarnish the reputation of Yangzhou embroidery.

  Her back was lightly touched by someone, and Hua Ruochu came to her senses. She raised her head to see that the ladies were all standing up, so she hastily stood up as well.

  "In the future, if you have time, feel free to come and chat with us. We are all housewives, and since you don't have children to take care of for now, it's inevitable that as a new bride, you might feel bored. Talking together can also help alleviate boredom."

  "It's only natural."

  She was fairly satisfied with her attitude, and the leader, Hua Ru Chu, had already known that she was a collateral branch sister. However, she still didn't understand how the Qi family could tolerate someone from a side branch being so arrogant, especially since the people on the main house's side were all speaking in favor of her.

  No rush, once she enters the Qi family gate, these things will be told to her even if she doesn't ask around. This Qi Tuan has a saying that's not wrong, as inner house women, they're usually idle and gossiping is their innate skill, she just needs to lend an ear.

  Listening to the footsteps fade away, Hua Ru Chu's body leaned back and didn't want to move anymore, this body was really too heavy.

  Qiu Jing carefully brought the tea over, leaned against Yun Shu's body and drank half a bowl before pushing it away. Wearing this dress to the toilet was also difficult, she still didn't want to be too hard on herself, so she endured it.

  "How much longer will I have to wear this?"

  Yun Shu gently massaged her neck while saying, "According to the rules here, there should be another wave of people coming over soon. They're all Brother-in-law's sisters. Once they leave, we can take a bath. Dongfei, go and get someone to prepare hot water, keep an eye on things."

  "Yes."

  There weren't only the maidservants who came with her dowry in the courtyard, the Qi family also arranged for people to come over, and adding those who had been serving Young Master, there were more than a dozen people. It's possible that one of them was near the new house. Before it was confirmed which ones could be used and which couldn't, they absolutely wouldn't let anyone get close to Miss's body.

  Those who followed Hua Ruochu were all capable of standing on their own, and with a keen eye for observation. After the marriage was settled, all the accompanying maidservants were invited by Ren Yatian to be trained by an old palace maid from the imperial palace, so they would be suitable not only for marrying into the Qi family but also for entering the royal household.

  "They've arrived, and there don't seem to be many of them." Hua Ru opened her eyes after resting for a while, and Yun Shu hastily helped her sit up properly, then tidied up her phoenix coronet and cloud-patterned cloak before retreating to the side just as the newcomers stepped into the room.

  There were indeed few people who came, only four of them. The oldest was about twenty years old and had a woman's hair bun, while the youngest was being held by her hand, around seven or eight years old.

  Hua Ruchu quickly recalled the relationships among the Qi family members and roughly knew who these people were.

  "We've seen our sister-in-law." The four of them bowed in unison, even the seven or eight year old did it with a similar gesture.

  "Get up, thank you for accompanying me." He took over the four bags handed over by Yun Shu and put one in each of their hands, "It's not anything valuable, don't be disgusted."

  "What a beautiful purse, I like it."

  The little girl who was dressed up as a woman and had been chattering nonstop lightly patted (someone) and said, "Don't you thank sister?"

  "Thank you, sister-in-law."

  The woman, who was the eldest of the four, sat down and introduced herself to Hua Ruochu, "Sister-in-law, my name is Qi Xin, I'm already married. These three are Qi Rou, Qi Zhen, and Qi Ying. I also have an older sister named Qi Rong, who is the daughter of Second Aunt. However, she's pregnant and can't enter the new house, so she asked me to greet you on her behalf."

  "Be careful now, you should take good care of yourself since you're pregnant." Hua Ru Chu smiled slightly, seemingly looking at the four people, but most of her gaze fell on Qi You's younger sister, Qi Zhen. According to the information she had gathered, Qi Zhen was a timid and weak little girl. She had originally thought that Qi Zhen was like herself, hiding her true self, but as the legitimate daughter of the Qi family, how could she be weak? Qi Wu Shi wasn't someone who could be easily deceived, so it was impossible for her to raise a weak daughter. But now it seemed that Qi Zhen was indeed timid, or had she been hiding too deeply and deceiving Hua Ru Chu's eyes, or was this really her personality?

  Or is she herself cunning and hiding everywhere, making everyone think that way? This... still needs to be observed.

  P.S: Seeking recommendation votes, there should be one more.