The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

Li Muxia naturally knew what Shangguan Wanyun was worried about, and said, "Second Aunt, don't worry. Manager Wang will take care of Anran in the early stages. Once Anran is familiar with the place, Manager Wang will no longer manage the pastry shop."

Shangguan Wanyun's brows didn't relax after hearing Li Muxia's words. Li Muxia continued, "I know Second Aunt is worried that Anran, being a girl, might have a bad reputation from being out in the public eye. But, Second Aunt, look, I also run a Xiankelai shop, so Anran can use my methods to run it. I'm not suggesting she pursue a career in business; I just want her to have her own business and learn about responsibility and interpersonal relationships. In the process of running a shop, she'll need to consider the challenges of running a business and be responsible for the staff. She'll need to provide the operational methods, and the rest can be delegated to others. Anran will eventually get married, so this is like a small testing ground, which will benefit her future life in her husband's family."

After listening, Shangguan Wanyun felt that what Li Muxia said made a lot of sense. However, as a mother, how could she not worry about her children? Although she wanted to teach Li Muxia and Li Anran how to be a good mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, what she had learned from her own mother when she was a young girl was completely useless. Her mother-in-law passed away a few years after she married into the family, and when she was alive, she never mistreated her daughters-in-law. So, she now understood that what was taught verbally was just empty talk. Every family has a different way of getting along, and you still have to learn to adapt to the situation.

Li Muxia's suggestion to let Li Anran participate in the management of a shop was an excellent opportunity for her to gain experience. Although she didn't know much about business, she understood that the business world was like a battlefield without gunpowder. If Li Anran could handle the deceit and treachery in the business world, then she could also handle some of the scheming in the inner quarters.

Of course, all of this was done in advance; they certainly wouldn't marry Li Anran into a family rife with trouble.

Thinking about this, Shangguan Wanyun was somewhat inclined to agree.

Seeing that Shangguan Wanyun was still hesitating, Li Anran said coquettishly, "Oh, Mother, please agree. My sister finally decided to take me with her, so don't worry. Look how well my sister is doing. What are you still worried about?"

Looking at Li Anran clinging to her arm and acting coquettishly, Shangguan Wanyun said helplessly, "Anran, how about this, I'll discuss it with your father tonight and give you an answer tomorrow."

Although they didn't get a definite answer, the two of them could guess that the matter was almost settled. After all, their second uncle doted on Li Anran even more than their second aunt, and basically granted her every wish.

The two exchanged a smile and said nothing more.

The evening parade of flower boats was supposed to start around 5 PM. When Li Muxia and the others arrived, a large crowd of people had already gathered around the Huxin Pavilion. The Huxin Pavilion is a large inland lake located on the outermost edge of the capital. There is a large pavilion in the center of the lake, which is said to have been built by the imperial family of the previous dynasty. Therefore, the lake is called Huxin Pavilion by the people.

General Li was already waiting for them on the ship. When Li Anjin saw Li Muxia and the others, he came to the side of the ship and said, "Mother, Muxia, Ran'er, you've come."

As he spoke, he helped Shangguan Wanyun onto the boat. Li Muxia and Li Anran were also helped onto the boat. Before they could stand still, they heard the voices of Su Lanzhi and Wei Shuyue.

After inviting the people onto the boat, Li Anran and Su Lanzhi excitedly ran to the deck and chattered excitedly as they watched the flower boats on the lake.

Wei Shuyue was the oldest among them and was relatively more composed. After greeting everyone, she followed Li Muxia to the deck.

However, when she saw Li Anjin, her expression clearly showed surprise. Although she had heard of the reputation of the four most handsome men in the capital, her eyes had been on Dongfang Jincheng before. Seeing Li Anjin up close this time, she was still shocked by his good looks.

She began to have doubts. Although General Li and General Li were both good-looking, and Shangguan Wanyun was considered a beauty, they could only have given birth to Li Anran, who was at best a pretty girl. Although Li Anran was good-looking, she was not considered one of the most beautiful girls in the capital.

Li Anjin's appearance is exceptionally handsome, making him one of the four most handsome men in the capital. If it weren't for the fact that Li Anjin's appearance somewhat resembles that of General Li, Wei Shuyue would have seriously doubted that Li Anjin was not a child of the Li family.

Little did she know that Li Anjin's grandmother was a stunning figure in the Three Kingdoms period. Not only was she beautiful, but she was also capable in all aspects of life, from the kitchen to the battlefield. Back then, when she followed the old general and swept through thousands of troops, the sight of her standing on the city wall with the enemy's head in her hand, so arrogant and unrestrained, pierced the hearts of countless young men.

Li Anjin inherited her grandmother's good looks, and Li Muxia inherited some of them as well, but she mostly resembles her mother.

Although he was stunned by Li Anjin's appearance, it was only for a moment. Soon, he was attracted by the people on a flower boat not far away.

That's right, it was Prince Rui, Dongfang Jincheng.

Dongfang Jincheng immediately spotted Li Muxia on the deck, discussing the flower boat with Li Anran. Seeing the smile on Li Muxia's face, his own lips unconsciously curled upwards. His heart and eyes were filled with that girl.

This is what Wei Shuyue saw. Following Dongfang Jincheng's gaze, she saw Li Muxia standing in front of her.

Jealousy and hatred welled up inside him instantly, unconsciously showing in his eyes, but he quickly concealed them when Li Anran turned around to talk to him.

"Sister Wei, come quick, which of those two flower boats do you think is prettier?"

Wei Shuyue stepped forward with a smile and carefully looked at the two flower boats that Li Anran pointed to. One belonged to Dongfang Jincheng, and the other, if she wasn't mistaken, seemed to belong to Prince Chen, Dongfang Jinlin.

Wei Shuyue did not answer, because Dongfang Jinlin appeared on the deck, followed by Feng Jingxin.

The moment Wei Shuyue saw Feng Jingxin appear, she turned to look at Li Muxia.

Although Li Muxia had explained at the palace banquet that she had no feelings for Prince Chen, everyone instinctively felt that how could someone who had almost committed suicide after being rejected by Prince Chen not have feelings for him?

Yes, the story of her nearly dying from binge eating after being jilted at the altar has been twisted into a suicide attempt after being jilted. It's obvious who did this.

Li Muxia also saw the person opposite her. When she made eye contact with Feng Jingxin, the person opposite her was obviously stunned for a moment. It was clear that she did not expect to run into Li Muxia here.

Dongfang Jinlin looked at Li Muxia, his expression complex. He suddenly regretted letting Feng Jingxin onto his boat.