I was still worried about what I would do if people learned how to make shoes, socks, bags, and the like, and I ended up with no business.
Her second older female cousin looked delighted. "That's really wonderful. Thank you, Little Sister Qiao'er."
"Thank you, Little Sister Qiao'er." Her third older female cousin was also very happy.
She and her second older sister were both already over fifteen, and it would soon be time for them to be betrothed. They were just lacking some rouge and powder to dress themselves up.
If they went to town to buy them, their grandmother would certainly be unhappy.
Su Qiao smiled and shook her head. "No need. We're all family. There's no need to be so polite."
After spending most of the night teaching several of her maternal aunts and cousins how to make all kinds of shoes, socks, and bags, Su Qiao set off with her mother, Zhou Lihua, early the next morning.
She still had to go to town to buy cloth today. At noon, she also had to make time to go to Guyin Temple. She had already arranged to roast meat for Little Bai and deliver clothes to Feng Han today.
*
At the estate in the rear mountains of Guyin Temple, Feng Han put down the book of official documents in his hand and glanced out the window.
The sun was already high in the sky, and it was nearly noon. Why hadn't she arrived yet?
"Master, news from the capital."
Yuan Wu hurried in and handed him a note, gently reminding him, "Master, it's time to return to the capital."
Feng Han quickly scanned the contents of the note, his eyes calm and unruffled. "There's no rush."
"Once those clowns have all shown themselves, it'll be easier