I was divorced because I got pregnant during the lean years, so I went back to my parents’ home and

Ji Xiaobei had heard of Prince Qing, the emperor's favorite prince. It was said that when the war in the northern border was at its peak, he led his troops to fight. When he returned triumphantly, it was a lively occasion. Many people from Anzhou went to the capital to see him.

Ji Xiaobei said indifferently: "Come if you want!"

"Auntie, she is the Princess of Qing, the niece of the Queen, and the Prince of Qing is favored, so many people want to get close to her!"

"She came to our shop to order clothes. Did she pay?"

Ji Xiaobei suddenly asked.

Ah! Jiaojiao felt that there must be something wrong with Ji Xiaobei's brain.

It is a great honor for Princess Qing to come here to order clothes. How can she ask for money?

Princess Qing went to the shop to order clothes, and the ladies in the capital rushed to go there.

"Xiaobei, she didn't pay, but she is a living signboard. It won't be long before all the ladies in the capital come to our shop."

Ji Xiaobei smiled and said, "What if she destroys our brand?"

"Ah! How is that possible? We don't want her money, and we even give her the best fabrics. She can't stab us in the back, right? Caixia, bring us the things that Princess Qing gave us!"

Caixia came in holding a mahogany box with cloud patterns and placed it carefully on the table.

"This is the rouge and powder she gave me as a reward. It's for you!"

Jiaojiao took out an exquisite small porcelain bottle, opened it and handed it to Ji Xiaobei.

Ji Xiaobei smelled it, scooped a little and rubbed it on the back of his hand. It was a little too white.

"I don't need these things, you can use them!" Ji Xiaobei pushed the porcelain bottle to Jiaojiao, "She made clothes in the shop, just put it in the account."

This was the first time the two of them had a disagreement.

Ji Xiaobei has no good feelings towards the royal family.

The emperor is above and the people are like grass.

I heard from Old Madam Fu that her family was a famous weaving factory in Jiangnan. The Empress Dowager liked her clothing fabrics, so whenever she had the latest styles, she would personally deliver them to the palace for the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager was kind and generous, often rewarding her with gifts, and the two got along well.

However, the queen did not like the style of her house. It was either too plain or too colorful.

After the Empress Dowager retired to the second line, the Ning family's weaving business gradually declined.

Old Mrs. Fu said that it was not that her fabric was bad, but that the Empress Dowager and the Empress were not on good terms, and her weaving factory became a victim.

From then on, the queen left a bad impression in her heart.

Although she had never met the Queen's niece, she didn't have a good impression of her.

Princess Qing came here on her own initiative, so it’s not Jiaojiao’s fault.

Early the next morning, Caixia knocked on the door hurriedly.

"Miss Ji, Miss Ji, something bad has happened. There are many small red pimples on Miss Jiaojiao's face..."

"Ah, what's going on?" Ji Xiaobei put down his bowl and quickly stood up.

"Just yesterday, I applied the powder that Princess Qing sent me, and I got a rash. It was so big, it was painful and itchy, I couldn't even go out!"

“Let’s go and have a look!”

Ji Xiaobei followed Caixia to Qiu's house in the north city.

Ji Xiaobei strode in.

"Jiaojiao..."

"Sister, my face..." Jiaojiao was holding a mirror and her eyes were red.

Caixia cried distressedly and said, "The girl's face has always been fine, what did Princess Qing send?"

Xiaobei looked at her face, which was covered with a layer of tiny red pimples.

She picked up the small porcelain bottle on the table again, frowned and looked at the traditional Chinese characters, and asked, "What's written on it?"

"Zhang's Rouge Shop..." Jiaojiao said.

Ji Xiaobei silently memorized the name.

"You didn't eat anything?"

Jiaojiao shook her head: "I ate two peaches last night and applied the powder given by the princess, and this happened this morning!"

"Maotao, I used to eat it, and it was no problem."

Caixia said as she fanned Jiaojiao.

Ji Xiaobei looked at her face and thought to himself, it is impossible that the thing sent by Princess Qing would cause a rash after applying it.

It contains a lot of lead powder, which is not good for the skin, but it won't cause rashes.

"Jiaojiao, you might be allergic. The peaches are allergic to the ingredients in the gouache and cause a rash. It's not a big problem. Let me find some ointment for you to apply!"

"You, you have ointment?"

Jiaojiao asked in disbelief.

"I also had this kind of rash when I was in Jijia Bay. Huang Po gave me a prescription. There are some left. Let Caixia come with me to get them!"

Ji Xiaobei said.

"Sister Xiaobei, it may not be a good thing for Princess Qing to come here to make clothes. I asked my grandfather to find out. Princess Qing is very arrogant and pays great attention to her clothes. There are so many good shops in the capital, why did she come to Anzhou to make custom clothes..."

Jiaojiao said apologetically.

"She came to make clothes, so we can't refuse to receive her. Don't blame yourself!"

Ji Xiaobei comforted her for a while and let her have a good rest.

Caixia took An An and Ji Xiaobei to get the ointment.

Ji Xiaobei took out two boxes of ointment from the space, squeezed them into a porcelain bottle, and asked Jiaojiao to take it over.

Ji Xiaobei used to be allergic to pollen in the spring.

Zheng Guo bought her this ointment and put it in the refrigerator.

Who would have thought that after Ji Xiaobei came here, he never had any allergies again and never had to use any ointment.

Jiaojiao is resting at home.

Ji Xiaobei went to Zheng Dafu.

Ladies and young ladies who come to Zheng Dafu to make clothes have to make reservations in advance.

Haixia Niang brought people over to take measurements of the guests and tailor clothes.

No one came today, it was very quiet.

In the jewelry shop, Jiaojiao and Caixia usually receive customers. Sometimes when they are busy, Liang Yuyao will come over to help.

It was still early and there were no customers.

Ji Xiaobei sat in the room, bored and drowsy.

She seldom comes here, but is familiar with the existing jewelry styles.

After all, every piece was sent by her.

Knock, knock, knock! There is the sound of footsteps coming up the stairs.

"Miss, please come in. I have some new styles. You can pick some!" Caixia led the guest upstairs.

"Is your boss's wife not here?" a voice asked.

"My boss lady happens not to be in the shop today. Whatever kind of thing the girl needs, I'll introduce it to you!"

Caixia's face was full of smiles.

"You, you are just a maid, how can you be qualified to receive my daughter!"

A sharp and harsh voice sounded.

Caixia blushed and whispered, "It's not like I don't understand. I'll give you whatever you want!"

"You'd better ask your boss's wife to come out!"

The voice was arrogant and cold.

Ji Xiaobei stood up from his chair and asked, "Who is this?"

With such a big face, you can't buy anything if the boss lady is not around.

She pushed the door open and found Bao Qian and a little maid standing in the hall.

The little maid was staring at Caixia arrogantly.

"Caixia, go ahead and do your work. Leave this to me!"

Caixia did not retreat immediately, but stood aside.

Jiaojiao had reminded her that Ji Xiaobei had never received guests and was not familiar with the ladies who often came, so she asked Caixia to help her order.

"Miss Baoxi, what would you like to order today? Let me introduce it to you!"

Ji Xiaobei looked at the God of Wealth with a smile on his face.

Bao Qian pouted disdainfully: "I'm looking for Zheng Dafu's boss lady!"