Reborn to marry, the short-lived prince lived a hundred years

Qi Jiarou pointed at the fabrics on the shelf and looked at the shop assistants with a hint of arrogance and dissatisfaction in her tone: "You are a shop under the control of the Crown Princess, and you dare to use such shoddy goods to fool customers."

"If others hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they would have misunderstood that the Crown Princess did it on purpose, using inferior products to fool the customers."

The shop assistant explained calmly, "Miss, please don't know that the dress you are referring to is actually a display piece in our shop and is not for sale."

"Hmph, even the samples on display are full of flaws. How can we trust that the actual goods for sale will be any better?"

There was a hint of aggression in Qi Jiarou's words, which inadvertently attracted several curious glances from the people around her.

Seeing this, the clerk remained calm and continued his explanation: "Anything sold in our store, if damaged, will be compensated at double the original price. We never sell inferior goods as good ones or deceive customers."

Meng Tingyue and Princess Luo Jia stood at the door of the guest room, quietly watching the farce outside.

Meng Tingyue immediately saw through Qi Jiarou's intentions; she had clearly come prepared, intent on causing trouble. The goods displayed for viewing were carefully selected items with slight imperfections, intended for display rather than sale.

I think Qi Jiarou is holding a grudge against me because of something that happened in the past, so she came here specifically to cause trouble.

"That guy doesn't look very old, but he doesn't panic at all and handles everything calmly." Princess Luojia praised.

Meng Tingyue had the same thought in her mind.

Seeing this, the shopkeeper lost no time in introducing him, "This young man is a new employee I hired a few days ago. He was very anxious at first and wanted to start working right away, but our shop has a rule that new employees need to undergo some training first."

"But he spoke sincerely, explaining his family's urgent need for money. I felt pity for him and made an exception, allowing him to try. After two days of careful observation, I saw that he had real ability, so I officially hired him."

Upon hearing this, Meng Tingyue immediately understood the shopkeeper's good intentions.

For talented people, we should help them if we can, so as to gather people's hearts and make everyone in the store work together for common development.

When it comes to money, Meng Tingyue has always been generous and never stingy in investing in talents that can be used.

"If he is indeed a talent that can be used, I will not hold back on the money. However, he has just arrived, and if I rashly increase his salary, I am afraid it will arouse the jealousy and dissatisfaction of others." Meng Tingyue thought for a moment.

Hearing this, a trace of worry appeared on the shopkeeper's face.

At this time, Princess Luo Jia smiled softly and suggested leisurely: "This matter is easy to solve. If he sells a lot of cloth, you might as well give him a reasonable commission."

Meng Tingyue heard this, and a hint of doubt appeared between his brows, "What is commission?"

Princess Luo Jia patiently explained, "Commission is a reward for those who work diligently and conscientiously, and it is also a means of rallying people's hearts."

After hearing this, Meng Tingyue's eyes flickered slightly, as if she had realized something. She glanced at the shopkeeper and said softly, "That's a good idea. Let's do as the princess says."

She secretly thought that if this method was effective, she could promote it in other shops under her in the future.

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper's face lit up with joy. He bowed and said, "I would like to thank the Crown Princess and Her Royal Highness the Princess on his behalf."

Qi Jiarou was just looking for trouble, and the guy outside could handle it. Meng Tingyue and Qi Jiarou sat in the guest room for a while and then left together.

During dinner, Princess Luojia took Meng Tingyue to Xiangmanlou for dinner.

After the meal, Princess Luo Jia personally escorted Meng Tingyue back to her mansion.

As soon as he returned to the room, he asked the maid to prepare hot water for him to take a bath and change clothes.

It was still early, and she leaned leisurely on the couch, flipping through the account book, carefully examining each entry.

At this time, Yan Hong walked into the house and reported the results of today's investigation in a soft voice.

"Butler Zheng and Miss Qiao had a private conversation, deliberately avoiding public observation. Only a few words could be heard from Miss Qiao's occasionally raised voice: 'Chen family,' 'useless,' and 'tell.'"

Meng Tingyue gently supported her chin with her slender hand, deep thought condensed between her brows as she seriously pondered the connection between the three words.

"I understand. Thank you for your hard work."

Upon hearing this, Yan Hong bowed and said, "It is a great honor for me to be able to work for the Crown Princess."

After saying that, she slowly left the room, leaving it in silence.

Chen Family...

"Qingdian, send someone to secretly investigate tomorrow to see if there really are members of the Chen family who unfortunately died in the raging fire." Meng Tingyue looked at Qingdian on the side and gave the order.

Qingdian responded, "Yes."

Then, Meng Tingyue added, "Go ask Ling Xiao if the prince took his medicine on time today."

Qingdian took the order and left, but returned with the news after a while.

"I have confirmed with Ling Xiao that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince returned home at the beginning of the evening hour and has not eaten or taken any medicine tonight."

It is the beginning of the You hour, and now it is almost the end of the Xu hour, an hour and a half has passed.

Thinking of this, Meng Tingyue immediately put down the account book in her hand and said, "Qingdian, quickly go to the kitchen and make arrangements. Prepare some hot soups and hot dishes, and also prepare the unused medicinal soup. I will personally deliver it to the prince, and there must be no delay."

With Qingdian's help, she changed her clothes, took the food box sent from the kitchen, and quickly walked towards the prince's study.

Ling Xiao and Ling Qi stood quietly at the door, their eyes passing through the soft candlelight, focused on Shen Yunheng who was immersed in heavy official duties, and they both hoped that the Crown Princess would come as soon as possible.

At this moment, a breeze in the night blew across their faces, leading the lights winding in the distance, and the most eye-catching green shadow, slowly into their sight.

A hint of joy emerged in the hearts of both of them. They took steps forward in tacit understanding and called out in unison with unconcealed joy in their voices, "Crown Princess."

Meng Tingyue nodded slightly, her eyes falling on Shen Yunheng who was sitting at the desk in the study.

Shen Yunheng seemed to have heard the noise outside the house. He slowly raised his head, and his deep eyes, illuminated by the candlelight, quietly met Meng Tingyue's gaze.

On one side, his eyes were as calm as a windless lake, but ripples appeared after Meng Tingyue appeared.

On the other hand, there is an indescribable emotion hidden, as if there is a hint of resentment.

Meng Tingyue walked hurriedly and lightly past Ling Xiao and Ling Qi, and stepped into the inner room filled with the fragrance of dragon scales.

Shen Yunheng's gaze involuntarily swept across the exquisite food box held in the hands of the maid following closely behind Meng Tingyue, and he had already guessed something in his mind.

"Your Highness, did you miss something today?" Meng Tingyue spoke softly, her voice cold and without a trace of smile on her face.