Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

“Miss, the pastry recipes we bought from the Ming Kingdom have been selling very well lately, especially the sweet ones. They’re in short supply every day, and people from other counties are even coming here specifically to buy them.”

The pastry shop owner bowed and asked, "Should we stop limiting the quantity? Many people can't buy any every day."

After reviewing the account books and finding no problems, Yin Yin finally had the mind to talk to the shopkeeper.

“That won’t do,” Yin Yin handed him the ledger. “It’s precisely because it’s limited edition that so many people like it. If you don’t limit it, why would people specifically come to buy yours?”

The dim sum shop owner wasn't unaware of this: "I feel terrible watching so much money slip away every day. How about we raise the prices?"

"What are you talking about? Are you made of gold or silver?" Yinyin rolled her eyes. "Don't come up with any nonsense. Our family has established itself in town based on our reputation and the trust of the people. Why would we do something that would be digging our own grave?"

The pastry shop owner knew Yin Yin wouldn't agree, but he wasn't disappointed: "Miss, the chef in the shop has come up with a new pastry design these past few days. Would you like to try it?"

Yinyin's expression softened a bit: "Then bring some up. If it's good, we can put it in the shop to sell."

The shopkeeper agreed and quickly sent someone to make the arrangements.

He stood aside, and Yinyin then asked the shopkeeper to come forward and look at the things in his hands.

The Chu family was a prominent family in Yangliao County, mainly because of their large business. Not to mention other places, in Yangliao County alone, at least one street was owned by the Chu family, and many people in Yangliao worked for the Chu family.

This small county of Yangliao originally only had one bustling street. Everything in Yangliao, including food, clothing, housing, transportation, and taxes, was inextricably linked to the Chu family.

It can be said that the Chu family were the local tyrants of Yangliao, and the county officials who came here in the past had to be mindful of the Chu family's attitude.

This is why Chu's father felt confident that the Prince of Yangliao, who was not favored by the emperor, was not good enough for his daughter.

After successfully checking the accounts, it was already dusk.

Yinyin had originally planned to stay in the city for a day or two, so she wasn't in a hurry to leave.

As Yinyin led Qingyun out of the shop, she felt like she was being spied on. However, she did not react in any particular way. Instead, after getting into the carriage and lowering the curtain, she inadvertently looked up and found the source of the gaze.

He wasn't a familiar face in Yangliao County, but given the current situation, he was most likely someone close to the King of Yangliao.

Yinyin lowered the curtain. Did the Prince of Yangliao find out about her entering the city so quickly?

Yinyin's carriage started moving, and the man hurried back to report to the Prince of Yangliao.

"Your Highness, that young lady went into the Chu family's pastry shop and was not seen out by the shopkeeper until the afternoon."

A scholar-like, frail-looking man standing nearby coughed twice: "I've heard that Miss Chu is a woman who is just as capable as any man. Since she turned twelve, she has basically taken over the Chu family's shops. This man is the right age for her."

The King of Yangliao shifted uncomfortably and instructed his servants, "Miss Chu lives alone in the city. Tell the patrolmen to keep an eye on her and not let any scoundrels disturb her peace."

After the servants left, King Yangliao turned to the frail-looking man: "Uncle, after you sent people to the Chu family, they haven't made any moves for days. Now that Miss Chu has suddenly entered the city, is it...?"

Yang Liao Wang's uncle, Wen Ruo, immediately interrupted him: "Your Highness, Miss Chu will probably come to visit in the next couple of days."

He paused, then softened his voice: "Miss Chu is a capable and resourceful young woman. Would you like to have such a wife?"

The King of Yangliao's eyes brightened slightly, then quickly dimmed: "With such abilities, Miss Chu must also be hoping to have a heroic and valiant man as her husband."

The people of Le prefer strong, muscular men. While they don't consider Yang Liao Wang, a handsome man who resembles his mother, to be ugly, he doesn't fit the mainstream aesthetic at all.

Because of his appearance, Prince Yangliao was often ridiculed by his brothers when he was young, and the emperor also looked down on him, throwing him out of the capital early on to fend for himself.

Adding to the fact that the girl chosen by the emperor earlier had rejected him so harshly, the Prince of Yangliao still felt somewhat inferior.

Moreover, after leaving the palace, he learned that his maternal uncle, Wen Ruo, was also a delicate and frail man with poor health, often falling ill by accident, which is why he was still unable to get married.

The King of Yangliao is now worried that he might not be able to find a wife by the time he reaches his uncle's age.

Uncle Wen had no idea what the Prince of Yangliao was thinking. Otherwise, even if he was a prince, he would have found a way to teach him a lesson.

But at this moment, he only saw that after the King of Yangliao finished speaking, he was somewhat lost in thought, and his mind seemed to have wandered off somewhere else.

Thinking about the previous topic, he guessed that the King of Yangliao must have a good impression of Miss Chu.

"Your Highness," Uncle Wen thought for a moment, "why not have someone keep an eye on Miss Chu's movements? If she goes out, why don't you try to meet her? What if her tastes are different from those of the noble ladies in the capital?"

"No, I won't," said the King of Yangliao. "Only lecherous men with ulterior motives would pay attention to the movements of young ladies."

Uncle Wen fell silent. If it weren't for the fact that the King of Yangliao was unwilling, he really wanted to say that you should openly send someone to propose marriage. Even if you are a bit tough and use your power to intimidate others, what can you do? No matter how powerful the Chu family is in the local area, can they turn the world upside down?

You are seeking a wife as the principal wife, not a concubine or mistress.

Thinking of this, Uncle Wen suddenly felt several years older.

While other princes use every means to stir up trouble in the capital, why is his nephew so morally upright? Could it be that he was corrupted by his tutor in the Imperial Study?

When the King of Yangliao came to his senses, he saw that his uncle was not speaking, so he stopped sitting there and greeted him before going back to his room. He specially asked someone to bring out a set of good clothes for him to wear the next day.

Although he did not agree to send someone to inquire about Miss Chu's whereabouts, Yangliao County only has one street, and if he goes out for a stroll tomorrow, he will definitely run into Miss Chu as long as she goes out.

Although he and his uncle had originally discussed proposing marriage to the Chu family, they didn't really intend for the marriage to happen. Instead, they wanted to take advantage of the Chu family's rejection to gain some benefits and make their later years comfortable.

But right now, he really wanted to try and see if there was any possibility between him and this Miss Chu.

After all, this Miss Chu is truly intelligent and capable, and her eyes, as clear as autumn water, are truly unforgettable.

The next day, the King of Yangliao changed into a brocade robe early in the morning and went out with his men.

As for Yin Yin, whom he had hoped to meet by chance, she was still leisurely having her meal at the mansion.

Unfortunately, Yin Yin planned to stay at the manor today to inquire about the situation of the servant Yang Liao Wang who remained in the county town, and was not going out for the time being.

Therefore, the King of Yangliao who came out today is destined to come up empty-handed.