Transmigrating to a Female-Dominated World: Pampering My Little Husband

"Oh, this water costs eighty taels! Eighty taels can buy me a year's worth of rouge and face powder!"

"Yes, yes! This price is too expensive!"

"I'm not going to look anymore, I'm not going to look at them anymore, let's leave these things here!"

We're just ordinary people, we don't need such expensive things!

"Exactly! Exactly! I think I'll go to Bai Xiang Zhai and check out their incense pills! They're cheaper there!"

As Ji Beichen had predicted, nearly half of the group left.

Shen Qingxi couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "Young Master Ji, you're truly amazing!"

Ji Beichen lowered his head demurely, "Some of those who remain will also be observing the situation!"

Han Zixuan and Ji Xiao watched from the side. "Ji Xiao, I didn't realize you knew so much about business!"

"Hehe, of course, my family has been in business for generations, and I've been exposed to it since I was a child."

However, my mother always believed that the traditional social hierarchy of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants meant that merchants, being at the bottom, would be looked down upon no matter how much money they had.

That's why they pinned their hopes on me, hoping that if I studied and achieved academic success, my family would have security.

Han Zixuan nodded, realizing that no matter how much money you have, without a powerful backer, you'll just become someone else's money bag.

"I am the only daughter in our family, so I must work hard to protect the Ji family's business."

With a legal status, the older and younger brothers in the family can also find good homes.

No one dares to bully them.

As she grew older, she gradually came to understand the responsibilities she bore.

Han Zixuan gently patted her shoulder, "Knowing your responsibilities will give you more and more motivation to move forward!"

Keep up the good work!

As they were talking, a group of people approached from a distance, both men and women. Upon closer inspection, they were all students from their Mingjing Hall!

Seeing them arrive, Han Zixuan and Ji Xiao went forward to greet them.

Meng Xueming led the way among the youngest, exclaiming, "Ms. Han and Ms. Ji, may your businesses prosper!"

"Yes, we've come to congratulate you both on the opening of your shops today!"

"We're here, so we must treat you well and give you lots of discounts!"

Han Zixuan and Ji Xiao greeted them with smiles, "Haha, it's such an honor for our humble shop to have all of you classmates and brother-in-law here!"

"Everyone, please come in. Today, all items purchased by the students, family members, or spouses of Mingjing Hall will be offered at a 20% discount!"

Ji Xiaohao said to them with great enthusiasm, "Alright, you must choose more today!"

Han Zixuan could tell that these students had come to congratulate her out of friendship.

They couldn't be impolite, so amidst laughter and chatter, the crowd bustled into the shop!

The husbands entered the store and looked at the goods on the counter with surprise.

Everyone was excited, and Ji Beichen and Shen Qingxi quickly came down from the second floor.

Several acquaintances quickly struck up a lively conversation.

"Oh my, I've finally waited for your opening! Mr. Han, tell me which one is better!"

"Yes, yes, I smell a lot of different scents here, and they're all nice."

Shen Qingxi was no longer as nervous as she had been the first time she met them, and she introduced them to them in a gentle manner!

"The husbands of the Shi family and the Liu family are..."

Gradually, they were able to say some things. Ji Beichen, standing beside them, nodded secretly as he listened to Shen Qingxi's introduction.

Don't worry about him! They were talking about the merchandise on the first floor.

Han Zixuan, Ji Xiao, and the other students went to a corner to discuss other things.

"There are quite a few applicants for this county-level examination, and our school's teachers are providing insurance for them."

But there are too many people, so it's probably already full. How about the five of us join together and insure each other?

The ancient imperial examination system was very strict; applicants had to be scholars (xiucai) from the county.

You can only provide guarantees for a maximum of three to five people.

Guaranteeing the integrity of the examinee requires ensuring that the examinee is not a member of a lowly class such as a prostitute, entertainer, slave, or soldier, or their descendants.

Furthermore, there should be no criminals within three generations, no remarried men, and no undesirable professional backgrounds.

The guarantor must supervise and restrain the candidate's behavior during the examination to ensure that the candidate does not cheat.

Ensure that candidates abide by examination rules and do not engage in cheating, proxy testing, or other violations.

If a candidate is found to have cheated or engaged in other misconduct, the guarantor will bear the corresponding responsibility.

When the student acts as guarantor, they and their five accomplices will notice each other's unusual behavior during roll call.

Any irregularities must be reported immediately. If any are concealed, all five individuals will be implicated, and even the student will be stripped of their academic titles.

Ji Xiao nodded repeatedly, agreeing that this would work, as she had not yet found anyone to enroll in the insurance program.

This matter must be handled with utmost care, as many classmates participate in each other's insurance programs.

After all, there were only thirty wives of scholars in Mingxi County!

There were approximately three to four hundred students participating in the imperial examinations.

The group turned to look at Han Zixuan and listen to her decision.

Han Zixuan scratched her head. Back on the first day of junior high school, Zhang Yongqing had told her about enrolling her in social insurance.

She assumed that every student could be sponsored by the teacher, so she did not refuse.

Feeling quite embarrassed, he explained to the group, "Excuse me, everyone, Master Zhang has already enrolled me in the insurance program!"

Ji Xiao raised an eyebrow. "You've already found Master Zhang so early!"

I went to see Master Zhang a few days ago, but she was already full!

The group looked somewhat dejected, but Meng Xueming said with relief, "It's alright, we can just find another classmate!"

"Most of the other students have already found jobs. Who else is left?"

"Both Ms. Zhang and Ms. Yuan have found people to sponsor their insurance!"

Ji Xiao suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "By the way, have you looked for Zhuang Xinyan?"

That guy probably didn't look for someone to enroll her in insurance either; she hears the neighbors reading all day long, so she probably doesn't have time to look!

Although this person has a sharp tongue, a cold heart, a blank expression, and loves to cause trouble, their character is still acceptable.

"Lady Zhuang? No, no, she must have already made preparations!"

"Oh dear! We'll just go ask. If it doesn't work, we'll look for something else!" Ji Xiao suggested anxiously.

Meng Xueming nodded, "Then let's go down and ask her!"

Han Zixuan breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that she was being given special treatment by the teacher.

While the academic discussions were in full swing, the business downstairs was handed over to Ji Beichen and Shen Qingxi.

The two were extremely busy, with Ji Beichen using his sales talent to introduce the products to the customers.

"Our store offers not only individually packaged items but also gift-boxed products!"

He then gestured for the servant beside him to bring out an exquisite box.

"This box contains all of our best-selling items!"

If you're unsure which gift to choose, this one is the best!

It's foolproof and also saves face.

As expected, everyone's attention was drawn to it.

"This gift box is great! It'll definitely impress someone when you give it as a gift!"

"Oh, my wife is such a kind person, would you please buy it for them?"

The woman standing to the side, unable to resist the man any longer, finally gritted her teeth and asked him a question.

"Alright, alright, how much silver will it cost to wrap it up in a gift box?"

Ji Beichen slowly uttered a few words: "One hundred and eighty-eight taels!"

Everyone gasped, and the woman stammered as she spoke.

"How... much... how much?"

Ji Beichen gently repeated, "One hundred and eighty-eight taels!"

The man beside the woman looked at the exquisite and beautiful box.

His eyes were full of starlight as he grabbed the woman's arm and shook it.

"My lady, I love it so much! Please buy it for me! I'll definitely cherish it."

The woman finally relented, "Okay, okay, I'll buy it!"