Reborn as a Merchant Girl, the General's Beloved

"My dear mother, you are so young and your memory is so bad!" Shuyu knocked her head, "Let's go! Auntie is waiting for you!"

When it was night outside, Shuyu took Anan straight to her parents' home, had some noodle soup for a midnight snack, and also brought Liu out with her.

Shuyu explained to Liu: "A few days ago, a tenant in our manor proposed marriage for his child. When the other party heard that we were tenants of Xinyun Manor, he just said that poor people should not get involved. He was anxious and angry, so he came to your brother for help. Your brother and everyone else discussed it and decided to hold a bonfire party in the manor and invite all the young children from nearby farmers to come and let everyone see each other. Even if they can become a couple, it would be good. It is better than going through all the trouble and being looked down upon by others."

"It is indeed a great thing." Anan recalled it now, and it seemed to be true. When the peasant woman brought her son to cry that day, she was settling accounts next to Uncle Jue and barely overheard it. Shuyu had told her about it two days ago, so she felt a little embarrassed. Fortunately, Shuyu was busy chatting with Liu, so she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Yongningwei was not peaceful, it was very lively even at night due to the frequent trade.

"Let's go to the market and visit some jewelry shops." Shuyu held Liu's arm and expressed her thoughts. "The master heard about it yesterday and agreed. He even took money out of his private account to give a hairpin to every young man in our village. If they like it, the hairpin will be a token of love!"

"If there are more people we like, we can hold a banquet together. It will be lively and save time and effort. Isn't this a great thing?" Shuyu looked around happily, with a bit of pride.

"My sister is so lucky. I wonder if Yong'er can attend the party?" Liu was excited and asked hurriedly.

Shuyu thought about it and said with some embarrassment: "It's okay to participate, but..."

Liu asked hurriedly, "Sister, is there anything that is troubling you?"

Shuyu nodded and said simply, "Yong'er is my nephew. I should think of him when something good happens. However, the master trusts my husband and me, so he entrusted me with all his money. If I don't do my best, I will be too ashamed to see him! Yong'er can go, but I can't give him a hairpin!"

"What do I think?" Liu was also straightforward and said with a smile, "As long as he can go, I will buy him a hairpin!"

The two cheerful people chatted and laughed as they visited almost all the jewelry shops in Yongningwei.

Anan laughed along with the two of them, but for some reason the image of the white dress popped up in her mind, making her feel depressed. Shuyu thought she was tired from shopping, so she comforted her like a child and even bought her a candy cake out of her own pocket.

There were many jewelry shops in the city, most of which were not up to standard and sold mostly shoddy items, but they were popular among the people because of their low prices. With so many guests, they were naturally not very enthusiastic about the three women wearing coarse clothes.

Not being satisfied with the result, Shuyu boldly set her sights on the largest store opposite.

Lin Yin Pavilion, the largest jewelry store in Yongningwei, occupies half a street in the busiest city center. Liu smiled and said, "I heard that the jewelry here is famous for its exquisiteness and purity. The only drawback is that it is expensive."