A peasant girl travels through time with a hospital, rising to become an empress.

This minor incident ended with Jiang Muxin leaving the scene in a disheveled state, her face flushed.

Jiang Muxin walked out of Yueji Pavilion with a cold face and got into the carriage with Jinniang and Huan'er.

Seeing Miss Muxin's expression, Jinniang cautiously said, "Miss..."

Before he could even finish the second word, Jiang Muxin slapped him across the face.

"Snapped"

A loud slap echoed from inside the carriage.

Jinniang immediately knelt down, not daring to breathe.

Jiang Muxin felt a fire burning inside her.

Over the years, she has been pampered by her parents at home and has been a model of aristocratic women when she goes out. Many men from prominent families in the capital have been vying to win her favor.

She had never suffered such humiliation before!

Nie Qianqian!

If it weren't for Nie Qianqian, why would she have placed a bet and lost five thousand taels of silver?

If it weren't for Nie Qianqian, how could she have suffered such a humiliating defeat today?

She gritted her teeth, wishing she could crush them to pieces. She, Jiang Muxin, was determined to make her pay a hundredfold for the humiliation she had suffered today.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere inside the Yueji Pavilion grew increasingly lively. The ladies and young women clutched their number plates, feeling they were precious and afraid of missing out on their desired items if they were even a step too slow.

A buying frenzy erupted in the store, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a "mad rush."

Having witnessed Qiu Niang's impressive makeup results, everyone had complete faith in Yuejige's products. Many even placed orders without trying the colors, quickly forming long queues in front of the counter. As they browsed more, they were pleasantly surprised—besides the few products Qiu Niang had tried, the store was filled with countless hidden gems of cosmetics.

"My goodness, there are so many shades of rouge!" A young lady exclaimed in amazement as she held up the rouge box.

"Just as the shopkeeper said, how can the word 'red' possibly encompass it all?"

"Qiao'er, look at this 'Peach Blossom' dress, it suits you so well! It's just like the peach blossoms that are just beginning to bloom on the branches in March, perfectly highlighting the girl's delicate charm."

"Mother, this 'Danxia' shade suits you best. Its color is rich and dignified. When you wear it, you naturally exude the air of a matriarch, noble yet understated."

Exclamations of praise rose and fell; everyone could find makeup products that suited them here, and the store was bustling with activity.

Nie Qianqian ascended the high platform inside the store and announced loudly: "Ladies and misses, Yuejige is having a grand opening and we are offering special benefits—for the first three days of the opening, customers who spend over thirty taels will receive a set of exquisite eyebrow pencils, those who spend over fifty taels will receive a jar of Jade Complexion Moisturizing Cream, and those who spend over one hundred taels will receive a complimentary Jade Body Aromatherapy experience!"

"In addition, spending or depositing 100 taels will make you a VIP of Yueji Pavilion and join the beauty community. In addition to free body aromatherapy, the community offers monthly benefits and regularly holds exclusive events such as beauty and fashion events. There are many benefits and continuous perks!"

"Wow!"

Nie Qianqian originally thought that a threshold of one hundred taels was already quite high, but she ultimately underestimated the purchasing power of the ladies and young women of aristocratic families.

A hundred taels of silver is a huge sum for ordinary people, but for them, being able to buy something they like is not worth mentioning at all.

"I want to deposit 100 taels of silver to join this women's community!"

"I'm coming too! I don't know anything about online communities, but following the shopkeeper is definitely the right thing to do!"

"I also need to bring some back for my sisters in the capital. A hundred taels wouldn't be enough to buy them all, so joining the group is perfect!"

Suddenly, someone in the crowd asked, "Shopkeeper Qianqian, this makeup requires a unique technique. I just watched it once and I'm still worried I won't be able to learn it. Wouldn't it be a waste to buy it?"

Nie Qianqian answered patiently:

"Please rest assured, all the maids in the store are proficient in the use of all cosmetics. You can ask them for details when you make a purchase. In addition, Yueji Pavilion holds a beauty class every five days, where the pearl shopkeeper will teach everyone makeup skills for free. There will also be advanced beauty classes in the beauty community, where we will teach you clever tricks to make your makeup more outstanding."

Another person asked, "What other activities does the Ladies' Community offer?"

"All activities revolve around 'making women beautiful both physically and mentally.'"

Nie Qianqian replied with a smile, "In addition to aromatherapy and makeup classes, there are also color matching classes. In the future, we will also collaborate with Qiyuelou to launch customized meals for ladies. Qiyuelou is still under preparation, and all the food will be unique in the provincial capital. We will give priority to inviting our community members to try it!"

After these words were spoken, Liu Xiong, Liu Yan, and Huang Zhenzhu exchanged a smile and gently shook their heads.

Qianqian's marketing tactics are truly intricate and interconnected, one after another, making it difficult for anyone to escape the circle she has laid out. One can't help but admire her.

Everyone was eager to choose, buying quickly and spending money like water, constantly saying things like "I want this" and "Pack that box for me."

The cashier's fingers flew across the abacus, the beads almost sparking as he worked, his feet barely touching the ground, his hands aching from collecting so much silver—the spending power of Jining Prefecture was worlds apart from that of Fulin County, and there were far too many wealthy families here.

One of the personal maids, still possessing some sense, whispered, "Madam, let's buy these for now, otherwise Master will say you're wasting money."

The lady immediately raised an eyebrow: "What does he know? How could he possibly know how important these cosmetics are to us women? He spends far more money on walking his birds and watching plays than I do. Why can't I buy them? I'm spending my family's money, so I have a right to speak for myself. It's none of his business!"

Another lady chimed in, "That's right! Noble families have so many social engagements. Everyone else uses Yuejige cosmetics, their eyebrows are perfectly drawn and their base makeup is flawless. If I smile and my powder falls off, wouldn't that be a disgrace to the family? We can't skimp on this money, we should buy it!"

Inside the private room on the second floor, Jiang Lingyang, Wei Susu, and Xie Mingyuan gazed at the bustling scene below, remaining silent for a long time.

After a long while, Xie Mingyuan finally spoke, his tone full of emotion: "Susu, the daughter you've taken in is truly extraordinary. On the very first day of business, she has attracted the ladies of many prominent families in Jining Prefecture to scramble to buy her products. Such a grand occasion can be called a great spectacle in Jining Prefecture."

Wei Susu nodded gently, her eyes showing both relief and a touch of complexity: "Qianqian is indeed capable. She wasn't raised by my side, yet she has grown up far beyond my expectations. In terms of character and ability, she far surpasses those pampered young ladies from noble families in the capital."

After saying that, she sighed softly, "When Muxin came over just now, I was initially happy that she was there to support Qianqian, but..."

The moment Jiang Muxin took out the Eight Treasures Exquisite Box, Wei Susu knew what she was thinking.

Another soft sigh escaped her lips, disappointment creeping onto her brow: "Muxin is someone I personally mentored. She lacks nothing in terms of wealth or talent, and her vision is far from narrow. Yet, her behavior today is truly disgraceful. How could this happen?"

Jiang Lingyang pondered for a while and then slowly said, "Perhaps it's because we've neglected Muxin a lot since Qianqian came back, which made her feel unbalanced and do this in a moment of confusion."

Even so, he couldn't help but feel puzzled about this daughter he had always been most satisfied with.

Xie Mingyuan quickly smoothed things over: "Miss Muxin's talent is renowned throughout the capital. Even the Grand Princess favors her and invites her to lecture at the girls' academy. She always comes out on top at the spring banquet every year. Such talent is beyond the reach of others. This time she must have been confused for a moment. Once we get back, we'll explain it clearly, and she will surely understand."

Jiang Lingyang and Wei Susu exchanged a glance and slowly nodded.

They are, after all, your own child. How can you completely negate and abandon them because of one mistake?

Wei Susu already had a plan in mind: after returning, she would definitely have a good talk with Jiang Muxin about what happened today.