What Dealings Could I Possibly Have With Her?

The Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture had not expected the situation to reverse so quickly.

He said coldly, "Men, go and investigate. I want to see who's behind this."

Zhou Wanwan actually knew that there was a high probability that nothing would be found out.

Who is behind this?

As Zhou Wanwan left Shuntian Prefecture, she heard the Old Scholar Tree's voice. "It was Shangguan Wan'er who had it done."

Zhou Wanwan raised an eyebrow and said:

"That Shangguan Wan'er is truly persistent."

But I have quite a few friends in Beijing, so why are they still so hung up on me?

Shangguan Wan'er, right? Alright, alright, what does Madam Shangguan like? I think it's necessary to have a good talk with her."

The firsthand information quickly reached Zhou Wanwan's hands.

Zhou Wanwan smiled and said:

"This Madam Shangguan is quite interesting; she especially likes to come to my shops."

They love the new products in the store, love drinking milk tea, and love reading the books in our store—they're actually loyal fans!

Zhou Wanwan bought dozens of large estates in the suburbs of Beijing. Each estate has its own specific function, such as growing grains and vegetables, or growing herbs and flower fertilizer.

There are also villages located by the river that specialize in raising fish, seafood, and various aquatic products.

All the grains, vegetables, medicinal herbs, fish, shrimp, and seafood produced in the village were given priority to be supplied to the shops in her city.

This is equivalent to laying the most stable foundation of raw materials for all of his businesses, ensuring a continuous supply of goods all year round and a steady profit.

Throughout the capital, her shops were everywhere in the bustling streets and alleys of the east, west, south, and north, numbering in the dozens.

The first thing is the pharmacy, which is not just an ordinary place to get medicine and see a doctor.

They offer consultations with doctors and prescribe common herbs, as well as sell their own specially formulated ointments, pills, health-preserving and nourishing medicinal meals and wines.

The second item was a clothing and silk shop.

They specialize in selling all kinds of fabrics and ready-made clothes, and also offer custom-made clothing.

Whether it's the simple cloth clothes worn by ordinary people or the brocade gowns and new clothes for the changing seasons worn by Fugui families, many women in the capital love to come here to pick out clothes.

The third item is a jewelry and bag shop.

We sell all kinds of jade pendants, silver ornaments, pearl hair ornaments, hairpins, and earrings.

There are also various types of bags, purses, jewelry boxes, and travel suitcases that are rarely seen on the market.

Stylish and practical, it goes perfectly with any outfit, making it one of the most popular shops among city girls and ladies.

The fourth item is a shop specializing in rouge and cosmetics.

The face powder, rouge, lip balm, face cream, and moisturizing lotion inside are all made from flowers grown on our own farm and according to recipes. They smell good, nourish the skin, and are free of any random ingredients.

From affordable face powders for ordinary young girls to high-end beauty balms for wealthy women, they offer everything, firmly securing their place in the makeup business for women in Beijing.

On the busiest street in the city, there is a large shop that no one can ignore: the Four Seas Rare Goods Grand Department Store.

This is a unique department store in the capital, spanning three entire floors, selling only rare and sometimes unavailable items.

The first floor sells dried goods from various regions, seafood snacks, grains and oils, and delicate pastries.

The second floor sells a variety of household items, novelty ornaments, pots, pans, porcelain, and everyday goods.

The third floor is filled with high-end and rare goods, including exotic materials, precious furs, rare jewelry, and exotic ornaments—everything you could want.

In the capital, wealthy families, noble ladies, and other affluent individuals would always think of this department store first if they wanted to buy something novel and valuable.

Finally, she also opened several high-end restaurants.

The restaurant is elegantly decorated, clean and stylish. All ingredients come from their own estate outside the city, including fresh fish, shrimp, seasonal vegetables, and premium meats, all prepared fresh daily.

Zhou Wanwan raised an eyebrow and said:

"Choose a few fine ready-made clothes according to Madam Shangguan's measurements, as well as some new rouge and face powder, and jewelry."

Let's go visit the Shangguan Family.

Zheng Xing'an nodded and said, "Yes, Miss."

Preparations were made very quickly, Zhou Wanwan soon boarded the carriage and arrived at the Shangguan residence.

Madam Shangguan was drinking tea at home when she heard the servant's report and frowned, saying:

"Zhou Wanwan? I've never heard of that name before."

What does she want from me? She's a six-year-old child; what kind of relationship could I possibly have with her?

The butler shook his head and said:

"I've only heard that Zhou Wanwan owns a few shops in Beijing."

It happens to be one of the places you frequent, Madam. I have no idea what she's up to here.

Madam Shangguan took a bite of lychee and said, "Alright, let her in! I want to see what this little girl is up to."

Zhou Wanwan entered the Shangguan residence and soon met Madam Shangguan.

No wonder the General of the Cavalry was so infatuated with Madam Shangguan that he lost all sense of propriety.

This Madam Shangguan was truly beautiful, with a well-proportioned figure and fair skin; she was no ordinary woman.

Madam Shangguan looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Little girl, I don't think I know you very well!"

Zhou Wanwan smiled faintly and said:

"You and I are not very familiar with each other, but you are quite familiar with my shop."

These are the things I prepared for you. Do you like them?

Madam Shangguan glanced casually at the items in Zhou Wanwan's hands, but when she saw the jewelry, her eyes widened and she exclaimed:

"Isn't this the one I liked last time?"

I heard it costs tens of thousands of taels of silver, and it's your shop's signboard, so it's not for sale."

She coughed and said, "Wanwan! You silly child, you came all this way, why did you bring so many gifts?"

Zhou Wanwan smiled and said:

"Naturally, it's to cater to your preferences; I know you like these things."

I've also prepared some things for your young lady. Would you like them?

Shangguan Yun'er quickly approached the table, her eyes lighting up instantly. She nodded repeatedly, "I love it! I love it so much! Wanwan, how do you understand me so well?"

She reached out and touched the fabric of her clothes, both surprised and amazed:

These outfits are all brand new styles that just came out this year; they're completely sold out in stores outside.

I saw it at the Four Seas Rare Goods Store last time, but the price was too high, and I hesitated for a long time before deciding not to buy it. I didn't expect you to have prepared it all for me.

Three ready-made outfits were laid out on the table, each with a slimming cut and novel, unique patterns.

On the wooden tray beside it were sets of hairpins and earrings, some made of pearls and others inlaid with tiny colored stones, each piece exquisite.

Shangguan Yun'er picked up a hairpin and held it up to her hair, unable to suppress her smile.

Madam Shangguan coughed and said, "I don't know what you mean by sending these gifts? What do you want? Do you perhaps want a map of the border defenses?"

Zhou Wanwan opened her eyes wide and said:

"Madam Shangguan, don't talk nonsense. I don't want that defense map."

A few days ago, something happened at our pharmacy; some people directly said that someone died from food poisoning at our pharmacy.

Later, I found out that it was your young lady who did it.

That's why I came to pay you a visit.

Madam Shangguan frowned and said:

"That little rascal, she's restless all day long."

People outside say that Yun'er and I are heartless and venomous, but actually, it was all a scheme she orchestrated.

Now I'm too afraid to go out.