The head of the Mu family

Chapter 57 First, let the shop survive.

After giving his instructions and saying goodbye to the siblings, he went back and asked Uncle Ping to send someone to Luming Academy the next day.

A strong youth makes a strong nation; we cannot afford to delay this moment.

Speaking of gold shops, Mu Huaisheng thought through all the period dramas he had watched.

Oh! I didn't pay much attention to any of those headdresses!

Over the years, even my relatives have almost forgotten what I look like, let alone the headwear I see in TV dramas.

I'm thinking of first dividing my time into sections:

In the morning, I went to the Imperial Hospital to study; at noon, I went to the shop; and in the afternoon, I did my regular work at the Marquis's residence.

After finishing my duties at the Marquis's residence, I thought for a moment and drew a flower pattern. I revised it again and again, and I plan to take it with me tomorrow.

As someone who got into university through studying art, I always have a bit of confidence in my aesthetic sense.

Once the plan is made, life proceeds according to the plan.

The next day, upon meeting the headmaster, I presented him with a gift: some local products from Panlong.

Upon arriving at the Imperial Medical Academy, after Lan Yaoshen finished his work, he gave him the local products.

Blue Medicine God looked at the still-red marks on Mu Huaisheng's face:

"You heartless bastard, I thought you'd forgotten about me!"

What happened to my face? Tell me quickly!

Mu Huaisheng then explained the matter to him.

"You...you really are! Huaisheng!"

This name is easier to pronounce.

Blue Medicine God's voice was choked with emotion.

"I'll give you some medicine in the next couple of days. Take it home and apply it. You're still a girl, and you're getting bigger and bigger!"

Seeing that he was about to lecture, but knowing that he was sincere, Mu Huaisheng quickly changed the subject.

"Blue Medicine God, how have you been while I was gone?"

Upon hearing this question, the medicine bag became somewhat embarrassed.

Mu Huaisheng: Eek! Something's up~

"Huh??? That's not right~"

Blue Medicine God~

Is something wrong? Tell me the truth!

Between us, I haven't hidden anything from you~

Under Mu Huaisheng's persistent questioning, Lan Yaoshen finally revealed the truth with embarrassment.

The young man in his twenties finally found someone he liked.

But this drug addict doesn't know what to do.

She was afraid that the suitors wouldn't like her, so she was both eager and anxious.

Mu Huaisheng crossed his legs in his mind:

It's time for our close friends to play their part!

I asked about the specific details first.

It turns out the girl was the daughter of a junior official in the Ministry of Personnel, and her father was a sixth-rank official.

The serendipitous encounter I had this year when the Minister of Ceremonies hosted the Spring Festival banquet.

The Blue Medicine God's family was in a hurry.

A young man in his early twenties, yet so clueless!

I forced him to go with me to the spring banquet.

At the spring banquet, the third daughter of the Grand Master of Ceremonies suddenly fainted, causing a great deal of chaos.

Knowing that Lan Yaoshen had gone to his house, they quickly sent someone to invite him back.

After the Blue Medicine God arrived, the other young ladies and wives became very nervous and quickly avoided him.

Only Ms. Chen, who half-covered her face with her sleeve, explained the matter before leaving.

This Assistant Minister of the Left was just promoted last year.

Normally, daughters of officials would start looking for partners at the age of fifteen, but his family knew that he was going to get promoted, so they waited.

This young lady is seventeen years old now, so her family is actively looking for a match.

However, they all wanted their daughters to marry into a wealthy or influential family, as this would be beneficial for them in the future.

Blue Medicine God was worried about this, afraid that if he went there, they would just turn him away.

Mu Huaisheng chuckled inwardly:

The cycad has finally bloomed!

Everyone knows to consider interpersonal relationships and social dynamics.

What should be done about the daughter of an official who rarely leaves the house?

"Hey? Is your family on good terms with any important person?"

A rank of around fifth grade is fine, but a higher rank would be better.

"I need to go back and ask about that; I don't usually have any close relationships with them."

You know, I don't really fawn over the ladies in the palace.

But my parents must have had quite a few close friends.

"If you want to win the heart of a beauty, starting today, you'd better start flattering the ladies."

Go back and ask Mr. and Mrs. Lan if they have any particularly good relationships with any families.

With your talent and learning, if you were willing to put in the effort to flatter, how many people in the Imperial Medical Academy could match your skill in medicine?

"After some time, once you've won the favor of the ladies, we'll have Master Lan and Madam Lan propose marriage for you!"

Why does it have to be so complicated?

"Can't I just properly handle my medicinal herbs?"

"No! Do you want to marry my sister-in-law?"

"Of course I want to!"

"Then don't ask so many whys, just do as I say."

You are not allowed to refuse a summons from the Empress!

When you arrive, be kind and gentle, and speak softly in a low voice.

Mu Huaisheng then approached the issue from various angles, especially from Mu Huaisheng's usual straightforward and honest character.

Analyze things for him point by point, and explain how his attitude should change during this period.

Suddenly remembering that the Duke's mansion's local products hadn't been delivered yet, I took some time that day to send them over.

The Crown Princess received them and talked for a long time about going to Panlong, after which the Crown Princess sighed again.

What surprised Huai Sheng was that the Crown Princess had not yet given birth to a second child.

I took her pulse and she was in good health, but she seemed a bit depressed.

Mu Huaisheng was no longer a doctor in the Duke's mansion, so he declined the Crown Princess's invitation to stay for dinner.

He joked that when Madam Li's pregnancy was more advanced, she would have to return to the Marquis's residence to serve.

Next came the height of summer, a season when lifestyle diseases are prevalent. Mu Huaisheng would constantly remind Lan Yaoshen of the importance of attitude and patience.

I'm incredibly busy myself, racking my brains to come up with a few designs that fit summer, and I need to find a way to showcase them.

We cleaned up a previously dimly lit corner, which could only be used as a temporary storage area on the first floor.

We used this space to create a special display case, which was made specifically in black.

A string of small lanterns hung on both sides of the cabinet, always lit.

Then the new gold and silver jewelry was displayed, and a soft curtain was drawn between it and the hall.

When guests come in, lower the curtain, only serve two guests at a time, and raise the price slightly.

Place a mirror next to it, because it gets darker when the curtains are drawn.

Hang a string of small lanterns next to the mirror, keeping them lit all year round; the effect of seeing a beautiful woman under the lanterns is doubled.

After spending some money on modifications, it proved to be quite popular.

By refining and modifying the old styles in the store, they managed to survive for two months during the sweltering summer.

Mu Huaisheng felt a little smug:

Hehe ~

She does have some talent; her past love of beauty wasn't a waste of money!

On July 1st, Mu Huaisheng instructed the accountant, Uncle Dong, to distribute the previous month's wages.

The people in the shop clearly showed more respect in their eyes.

For the first eight days of June, it was basically all about the former owner dumping their stock, with almost no profit.

After taking over, things calmed down for a few days. The subsequent renovations cost a hundred or so taels of silver and took seven or eight days.

Mr. Tong, who was skilled in crafts, worked as fast as he could and finally managed to create two new designs.

I got a few of each, laid them out first and then made some changes. The only time I really made money was in the last few days of the month, just enough to pay my monthly salary.

But once the path is open, there's no rush.

The second floor was originally used to sell valuable jewelry, but when the property was taken over, there was almost no valuable jewelry left.

They moved all the goods over and laid them out on the first floor, displaying the more valuable items along with the new products.

The second floor has been locked up.

The situation improved significantly in August, and on the first day of the following month, Mu Huaisheng paid out the wages again.

The monthly salary was paid, and it was announced decisively:

"Work hard, and if you finish your work this month, you'll get your monthly pay on the first day of the following month."

Everyone was overjoyed upon hearing this.