After returning to her residence, Song Yaoyao took out her infrared measuring device and notebook. Studying the measurements, she prepared to design the interiors of her two shops.
Over the next few days, after leaving court and visiting the patients at the Plum Garden, Song Yaoyao shut herself in her room to write and draw.
Several busy days later, Song Yaoyao finally finished her plans.
Only after checking them repeatedly and deciding there were no problems did Song Yaoyao call outside:
"Huiyan."
Ying Huiyan entered and said:
"Miss."
"Go tell your brother to come to the residence."
"Yes."
Ying Huiyan left.
Half an hour later, Ying Mingkang stood before Song Yaoyao.
Song Yaoyao asked:
"I had you send someone to the Medical Hall yesterday to look after a patient. Make sure he's well cared for."
"Yes."
After following Song Yaoyao for so long, Ying Mingkang had grown bolder. Curious about Niu Dali, he ventured to ask:
"Who is this Niu Dali?"
Song Yaoyao hid nothing and told him what Niu Dali had been through.
Ying Mingkang had never expected Niu Dali's experiences to be so tragic. He said:
"Rest assured, Commandery Princess. I'll take good care of him."
"Good. I intend to keep Niu Dali on. He's hardworking and capable, so I plan to have him work under you."
"Yes."
Next, Song Yaoyao took out her completed drawings and explained why she had summoned him:
"I now have two storefronts. I plan to open a restaurant in one and use the other for a business catering to women..."
Song Yaoyao then laid out all her plans.
"I've finished the drawings. Take a look.
Some of these drawings show the interior designs, while the others are for special tables and stoves we'll need made to order.
We'll also need some simple