My reborn husband and son are thinking about how to kill me every day.

Ji Yunshuang's idea was correct. As soon as the shop's signboard was hung up, someone stood below and said, "So it's called Sweet Fragrance Shop! A good name, and the calligraphy is even better."

"Is this Scholar Lin's handwriting?"

"It doesn't seem like it. Scholar Lin's calligraphy doesn't have such sharp strokes! Judging by the calligraphy, in my opinion, this must be the work of a general."

"What general would give his calligraphy to such a small shop? You must be joking."

"That's right, I've never heard of any general who can write such beautiful characters."

"Could it be the prince?"

"How could His Highness possibly inscribe a name for a small pastry shop? Besides, at this critical juncture, how could His Highness possibly have the leisure to inscribe a name for a shop?"

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The onlookers engaged in a heated discussion about who had written the words.

It is well known that military officers are generally less learned than civil officials. Many military officers are already considered quite good if they can read and write, let alone have good handwriting.

A military officer who can write such beautiful characters must have read many books and hold a high position.

How could a high-ranking military officer possibly have someone write an inscription for a small pastry shop?

The initial guess that the person who inscribed the shop was an elderly general was unanimously refuted by everyone.

The old man was very dissatisfied and slammed the shop door, determined to get to the bottom of things in front of everyone.

Many onlookers were also curious about who wrote the shop's signboard, and they all left it to find out.

Besides being curious about the person writing the calligraphy, many people are also curious about the owner of the shop.

Putting aside the fact that they can make such delicious pastries, just the fact that they can keep their composure and open a shop in such a chaotic situation is a testament to their remarkable character.

A few days ago, due to the large influx of refugees into Hongdu, and because some of these refugees had some wealth and bought shops and houses after arriving in Hongdu, the price of shops and houses in Hongdu suddenly increased significantly.

Some owners even seized the opportunity to hold onto their shops and houses, waiting for the right price to sell them, hoping to make a huge profit.

But once the news of Qi's army reaching Yi'an County spread, those landlords who had been waiting for a high price regretted not negotiating.

Those who bought shops and planned to do business there were filled with regret.

Some families even got into fights over whether or not to abandon their shops and run away, making themselves a laughing stock for their neighbors.

But look at this owner, she seems completely unaffected by the previous war, running her shop as usual.

Ji Yunshuang had no idea that people thought highly of her. When someone knocked on the door again, she picked one of the new people she had bought that day and asked her to go to the front to greet them.

When she was choosing people today, she specifically picked someone who seemed to have good adaptability, and wanted to arrange for her to sell goods in front of the shop.

However, she couldn't say for sure whether it would work, so she took this opportunity to send someone out to observe.

When the woman went to knock on the door, Ji Yunshuang and Lu Yinheng both chose a spot that allowed them to see what was happening outside and rush out to help at any time, without being discovered by outsiders.

Upon discovering that the other person shared the same thoughts, Ji Yunshuang raised an eyebrow slightly.

Outside the shop, after the door opened, an old man with white eyebrows and a short beard said to the woman, "Young lady, I apologize for disturbing you today, but I am truly impressed by the calligraphy on the plaque. May I ask which master wrote this calligraphy? Would you be so kind as to introduce me to him?"

Wu Mei nervously tugged at her newly changed cloth clothes, then tried to suppress her nervousness and forced a smile, saying, "Old man, I'm really sorry, such an important matter as the signboard is handled by the owner, and I, as a servant, really don't know anything about it. Why don't you come back in two days after the shop opens, and I'll ask the owner for you?"

A hint of disappointment flashed in the white-browed old man's eyes, but since the other party was a servant and did not know the situation of the plaque, he could not make things too difficult for her.

Many people nearby, having heard that the shop would open in two days, inquired about what items it sold and the prices.

Wu Mei just arrived at the shop today. After washing up and changing her clothes, she hadn't even had a chance to learn about the shop before Ji Yunshuang assigned her to work in the front. She had no idea what the shop would sell or how much it would cost.

However, her smile remained unchanged. "On the opening day, our owners have prepared a big surprise for everyone, which will definitely not disappoint you. Please be sure to come!"

Even before the Sweet Fragrance Shop officially opened, a delicious aroma wafted out every day, piquing the curiosity of passersby.

Now that Wu Mei has thrown out another big hook, everyone is even more curious and has expressed their intention to attend.

Ji Yunshuang, who was hiding behind and observing Wu Mei's reaction, was also very satisfied.

This plum not only has excellent speaking skills but also strong adaptability, making her fully capable of handling things independently.

After the customers outside the shop left, Ji Yunshuang came out and said to Wu Mei, "You did very well just now. From now on, you will work in the shop in front."

Wu Mei secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said with her head down, "Thank you, Madam."

Ji Yunshuang nodded to her, telling her to go to the kitchen to eat first, and that she would teach her the rules of the shop after she had eaten.

After Wu Mei left, she looked at Lu Yinheng. He had heard what she had just said, and she wanted to know what his decision was.

This was a great opportunity to make a name for himself. She could tell that he was also a man with ideals and ambitions, and she figured he wouldn't let this opportunity slip by.

To Ji Yunshuang's surprise, Lu Yinheng rejected this excellent opportunity.

This left her somewhat confused.

However, she didn't interfere much.

After lunch that day, she led people to make cookies and other items.

After continuous practice, Zhu Dong'e has been able to master the temperature of the oven.

After observing what each person was good at, Ji Yunshuang assigned them different work processes, with each person responsible for their assigned tasks.

Lu Xumu was strong and was mainly responsible for kneading the dough.

The two newly purchased women were mainly responsible for making the dough. The group worked together like a factory assembly line, and although the equipment was outdated, the results were quite good.

Especially after Zhu Dong'e fully mastered the oven temperature, the cookies she made improved a lot in both appearance and taste.

Ji Yunshuang was very satisfied with this.

Two days later, everything was ready and Sweet Fragrance Shop opened as scheduled.

As soon as Sweet Fragrance Shop opened, the area outside the shop was packed with people, all asking about the names and prices of the various pastries.

Whether it's shortbread, egg cookies, or walnut shortbread, the ingredients are not cheap.

Especially in this era, ordinary people simply cannot afford foods like flour, milk, and eggs.

The price of the goods is simply not going to be cheap.

The moment Wu Mei announced the price, many customers gasped in surprise, exclaiming, "So expensive?"