Since there was no time limit and the children hadn’t had enough fun yet, the parents weren’t in a rush.
When it was lunchtime, they went to buy some snacks and called the children to come and eat.
It was not until the garden closing time that the children came down from above reluctantly and walked towards their parents. Some children even shouted to them that they wanted to come and play again tomorrow.
In this way, word gets around really fast. Within a few days, the entire Jing City knew about it. Even people outside the city came with their children.
Yang Zijin was obviously very satisfied with the result. Indeed, no matter whether it’s in modern or ancient times, parents are all alike in their affection for children.
Zijin couldn’t help thinking of her past life. Although her parents kept forcing her to learn what she didn’t want to learn, they would always satisfy her whenever she wanted something.
Master Lian Sheng was still working on the rest of the facilities.
Five days passed in an instant, Commandery Princess Pingting came to Woman Flower early in the morning to pick up clothes.
Yang Zijin had already been waiting at the store.
“Owner of the store, I wonder if my dress is ready.” As soon as Pingting saw Yang Zijin, she said.
Yang Zijin smiled, “I’ve already prepared it for you. Do you want to try it on here?”
“Alright, as Commandery Prince… I want to see if it’s the same as what’s on the drawings.” Pingting corrected herself quickly.
Of course Zijin knew what Pingting was going to say. She smiled and told Wen Lan who was standing aside, “Take this lady to try on the dress.”
“Yes, Young Master.” Wen Lan responded.
With a welcoming smile on her face, she walked towards Pingting and said, “Miss, please follow me.”
Then Pingting followed Wen Lan to the fitting room.
Seeing something inside that she had never seen before, she asked Wen Lan, “What’s this?”
“Miss, this thing is called a bra, which can replace the loose covering for the breasts we wear. This is also designed by our Young Master!” Wen Lan replied with a smile.
This was another sales strategy for Yang Zijin. Putting the bra in the fitting room could draw the attention of women who tried on their dresses. They had to take off their clothes when they tried on the dresses anyway. They might just as well try the bra on. As long as women wore it, Yang Zijin didn’t have to worry about how to sell it. The bra was much better than a loose covering for the breasts!
Pingting was surprised, “What? Is this also designed by your Young Master?”
Wen Lan nodded with a smile.
“This shop owner is so weird! Let’s forget that he designs dresses, but he also designs this underwear worn by women. However, the style is very good.” Pingting thought.
Wen Lan asked again as Pingting didn’t say anything, “Miss, would you like to try it on?”
“Um … okay!” Pingting hesitated … but she still agreed.
But thinking back, she was very happy that she had agreed to try on the bra. Later, she introduced these bras to Lan Yue City, and they were very popular among women.
Wen Lan helped her put on her bra. She immediately felt that her breasts were no longer stuffy, and that her breasts also stood up.
Then Wen Lan helped her put on the dress.
The dress is designed with a tube top style. The shoulders are slightly exposed. The sleeves are sewn with tulle. And the hem is mixed with light yarn in the form of pleats. It’s super girly!
The beauty of the dress was demonstrated most vividly by her. And with the noble sense of Pingting herself, it was perfect!
Wen Lan couldn’t help but be amazed by the dress designed by her young master.
Seeing herself in the bronze mirror, Pingting was very satisfied with the dress.
She said to Wen Lan again, “Prepare bras of each color for her.”
“Okay, miss.” Wen Lan started looking for the type and size Pingting was wearing.
After taking off the dress and changing back to her own clothes, Pingting walked out of the fitting room.
She came up to Li, the accountant, and took out one hundred taels from her sleeve, “Keep the change!”
Li didn’t know what to do, so he looked at Yang Zijin. Zijin nodded slightly.
After getting Yang Zijin’s permission, Li accepted one hundred taels.
At the moment, Wen Lan had packed the dress and bras. She gave it to Pingting.
Before leaving, Pingting complimented Zijin specially, “You are very skilled!”
Looking at her as she walked away, Yang Zijin couldn’t help but wonder what her life would be like now if she hadn’t gone through that incident.
She couldn’t help but shake her head again. “If there weren’t that incident, I wouldn’t be here now!” She thought.
As soon as Pingting returned to the inn, she saw that her elder brother, a Princely Heir, had already ordered people to put things in order. Pingting had been delayed for some time. And a few days ago, their grandmother had already been informed by the letter about their arrival in Jing City. If they didn’t appear soon, their grandmother would be anxious.
Seeing Pingting come back, her maid, Dongsun, quickly took her baggage.
A row of carriages was driving towards the palace.
Palace of Compassion and Tranquility.
The maid was giving Empress Dowager a back massage.
Hearing a burst of laughter, Empress Dowager opened her eyes and saw Pingting coming in cheerfully. Suddenly she smiled.
Beichen Yan reminded Pingting from behind, “Pingting, don’t act like that.”
Pingting didn’t listen to Beichen Yan. She ran to Empress Dowager and held Empress Dowager’s hand. She said in a cute way, “Grandmother, I missed you so much.”
“Really? I received the letter several days ago saying that you had already arrived in Jing City. Well! Where have you been these days?” Empress Dowager put on a grave expression and asked Pingting. But she didn’t mean to blame her.
Seeing Empress Dowager’s grave look, Pingting squatted down and massaged her legs. “Oh, grandmother, don’t be angry with me. I chose the clothes in Jing City just for your birthday.”
“Oh! Really? Tell me about it, Princely Heir.” Empress Dowager asked Beichen Yan.
Beichen Yan had no choice about his sister, “Yes, grandmother, it is true!”
“I’d like to see what kind of clothes led to the delay to your visit.” Empress Dowager’s eyes show a trace of jealousy.
As soon as she heard Empress Dowager mention the dress, Pingting got excited. “Grandmother, this dress looks so good. I waited five days for it!”
“Then wear it and show it to me, Pingting.” Empress Dowager couldn’t help but wonder about it when Pingting mentioned the dress with joy.
After hearing Empress Dowager’s requirements, Pingting thought for a moment and said, “I was going to wear it when it was your birthday, grandmother. Since you want to see it now, I’ll go and wear it.”
“This girl.” Empress Dowager looked at Pingting , who had changed too fast. A kind smile appeared on Empress Dowager’s face.
Beichen Yan, who was standing aside with a grave look, didn’t know what to do with his sister!
Pingting asked Dongsun to bring the dress and went to the back to change.
Unsurprisingly, as soon as Pingting walked out in the dress, everyone was stunned. The style was something they had never seen before. It was absolutely noble and gorgeous.
Even her elder brother, Beichen Yan, couldn’t take his eyes off her. He couldn’t believe it. Was the girl standing right here really his sister, who always made no sense?
Pingting turned around twice in her dress and asked, “Grandmother, what do you think of the clothes I chose?”
“Well, yes, I was also stunned by it!” Empress Dowager praised Pingting.
Empress Dowager asked the servants to retreat. With Pingting, the crowd pleaser, the grandmother and her grandchildren chatted together till late night. Laughters came from the Palace of Compassion and Tranquility…
Empress Dowager’s birthday was coming soon, and the concubines of the harem all got started to prepare. Words got out that Empress Dowager was really appreciative of the dress that appeared in the city. In order to win the favor of Empress Dowager, the concubines of the harem tried to let their servants go out of the palace and buy the kind of dress.
Of course, the official’s wives also heard about it.
Woman Flower got busy all of a sudden to purchase fabrics and make dresses.
One day, Yang Zijin was counting various fabrics. Two women dressed as official’s wives came to Woman Flower and asked for her.
“Are you the owner of this shop?” One of them asked.
Yang Zijin smiled and replied, “Exactly. I don’t know which of you would like to have a dress customized.”
“We do want to have a dress made, but not for us. Also we want the dress to be novel, but not too fancy.” The other person said.
Frowning slightly, she asked again, “Do you have the size of the dress?”
“Yes , there is.” One of the ladies took out a piece of paper with the size on it and gave it to Yang Zijin carefully.
They took a lot of effort to get it.
Then they told Yang Zijin, “Use the best fabrics for the dress. Be careful when you make it. If you make this dress well, your little shop will be famous.”
As the two ladies were acting mysteriously, Yang Zijin couldn’t help guessing that these two wanted to have the dress made for Empress Dowager.
“Please be assured. I’ll make a dress that meets your needs.” Thinking of this, Yang Zijin said.
When Yang Zijin said this, one of them asked, “When can I get this dress?”
“In three days!” Yang Zijin said as she thought there were only a few days before Empress Dowager’s birthday.
The two ladies nodded, paid the deposit and left.
Finally, the dresses were made before the birthday.
Originally, Empress Dowager also wanted to invite Yang Zijin to attend her birthday banquet. However, Yang Zijin had not yet restored her identity, so she couldn’t come!
The whole nation celebrated Empress Dowager’s birthday! All the shops were closed in Jing City!
The concubines and the officials’ wives came to celebrate Empress Dowager’s birthday with gifts early in the morning.
“May your fortune be as boundless as the East Sea and may you live a long and happy life, Empress Dowager. This is a glowing bead that my master asked others to get from outside the country. At night, this bead can make the room as bright as the day.” Prime Minister’s wife said.
Empress Dowager smiled, “You’re so considerate, Prime Minister.”
The mistress of Personnel Minister also took the offering to Empress Dowager and said quickly, “May you live with happiness, longevity and health, Empress Dowager. This is a S-shaped jade made of really good material. It means good luck.”
“Okay, this is good.” Empress Dowager smiled even more.
Immediately afterwards, the concubines of the palaces also stepped forward to congratulate and presented various rare and precious treasures. The scene was rather spectacular!
Officials from outside the field also came one after another…
As it was already a little bit late, Empress Dowager said to everyone, “I’m a little tired. Please go out first, everyone. I’ll rest for a while and then go there.”
The ladies and concubines again shared about their concerns before they went out.
After seeing everyone leave, Empress Dowager told the servant beside her to go out and find Duke of Mu.
Obviously, Empress Dowager was thinking of Yang Zijin.
Duke of Mu came in and quickly saluted, “May you live with happiness, longevity and health, Empress Dowager!”
“Okay, Duke of Mu, no need to be too polite. I asked for you because I want to ask you something?” Empress Dowager said to Duke of Mu.
Duke of Mu frowned slightly. “Why did Empress Dowager find him on her birthday?” He thought.
He couldn’t help but ask Empress Dowager, “I don’t know what you want to ask, Empress Dowager.”
“Didn’t you plan to tell me about it, Duke of Mu?” Empress Dowager asked Duke of Mu instead.