Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 503 - 507: A Happy Occasion (Part 1)

Chunyan tried hard to suppress her emotions and asked, "Madam, why do you ask about Tianyi?"

Xiqiu looked at her, observing her emotional changes, and seemingly casually explained, "Just asking you, a few days ago, you followed Sister Jingliu to Tongzhou, and Tianyi was with you all the way. I noticed he does things steadily and thoughtfully yet remains upright and ambitious. He’s two years older than you, which seems suitable." After a pause, she added, "But it’s not enough for me to think it’s suitable; what’s more important is your opinion."

"Madam!" Suddenly, Chunyan knelt before Xiqiu, looking up with red eyes and a stubborn expression on her face, "Madam, I refuse to marry!"

Xiqiu was taken aback, stood up to help Chunyan, and sat beside her holding her hand, saying, "When a girl comes of age, there’s no reason not to marry." After a pause, she continued, "Are you dissatisfied with Tianyi? Or have you set your eyes on someone else?"

"No," Chunyan’s tears fell as she anxiously looked at Xiqiu, "I won’t hide it from Madam. Before coming to the Marquis Mansion, I thought if Madam could marry well, I’d also benefit and have a good fate in the future. But now seeing that Madam only brought us four maids as dowry, if I marry off, there will be fewer people at your service. How can I be at ease!"

"Then tell me, are you satisfied with Tianyi?" Other matters aren’t important, only if she and Tianyi have mutual affections can they look forward to a future, and she can feel at ease marrying her off.

Although Chunyan’s eyes were reddened, she blushed with shyness and lowered her head.

So, she doesn’t dislike Tianyi?

If so, then it’s manageable.

"Stop crying." Xiqiu took a handkerchief to wipe her tears and consoled, "Though there are few people around me, I don’t have much to do now. Having them three is enough!" Even if not enough, she could promote a few more from the courtyard. Her current situation is not as difficult as at the Tong Mansion; with different environments and mindsets, even if new maids come in, they won’t be as heartfelt as the past four. As long as loyal and honest, who serves by her side doesn’t matter.

Among the four from the past, Siliu has left, Siliu married and stayed at the Tong Family, now only Chunliu and Chunyan remain, and she wishes both to have a good future.

"We grew up together, going through those difficult days side by side. Whether it’s your feelings for me or mine for you, it’s extraordinary, so I hope for the best for you. As for myself, compared to before, I now live amidst prosperity and splendor. There’s no need for you to worry about me, just go on your own path, live your life."

Chunyan wiped her tears, and Xiqiu sincerely said, "Tianyi is decent both in appearance and character. He comes from the Fourth Master’s entourage, so he surely has notable abilities. I’d be at ease if you were with him!"

"Madam!" Chunyan cried, "I know you are thinking of me, but I don’t want to leave you. Please let me remain by your side."

"Silly girl," Xiqiu said with a smile, "If I keep you by my side, it might fulfill your wish to be a loyal servant, but won’t it earn me a reputation of mistreating servants? My reputation is bad enough!" Chunyan paused, immediately showing a look of panic, to which Xiqiu laughed and said, "Alright, alright! I think this match is settled then. I’ll invite Quan Furen to choose an auspicious day for your engagement. After the Second Miss’s wedding in the mansion, I’ll arrange yours."

Chunyan’s face flushed with a deep blush, and she bowed her head, murmuring words she couldn’t articulate.

"Once married, you may not be able to live in the mansion. I’ll have someone buy you a house outside, so you won’t be without a place to stay." Xiqiu pondered and added, "Or let Tianyi find one himself, to spare us the trouble."

"No, no!" Chunyan waved her hands urgently, saying, "Madam has been kind enough to me. I already feel guilty. If you buy me a house, how can I live with myself?"

Xiqiu chuckled, patting Chunyan’s hand, and laughed, "Got it, got it!" But in her heart, she still thought of letting Tianyi seek one out.

In the afternoon, when Sister Jingliu came to the mansion, she told her about Tianyi and Chunyan. Jingliu was very pleased, "I think they match well. Tianyi is clever, and Chunyan is stable. They’re both interested in each other, it’s a perfect match."

Xiqiu nodded in agreement, saying, "Once they work outside, they can’t live in the mansion. We’ll have to buy or rent them a place first." Hearing this, Jingliu seemed pensive. After a while, she suddenly said, "How about this, since we’re buying a house, why not buy a bigger one? Sixth Master Luo is currently staying at the Tong Mansion, and can’t stay there forever. Jin Dairui and his wife are living in your house, but that’s not a long-term solution either. When the pharmacy expands, more people will be needed, so buying a bigger house will accommodate more people."

That is to say, buy a house as a dormitory to solve everyone’s problems.

This idea is good but also poses some inconveniences.

In the afternoon, she summoned Tianyi to ask about the recent business status of the shop. Jingliu is skilled in medicine and consultations, not in management. These matters she isn’t that concerned with, only by asking Tianyi could she get a clearer understanding.

Tianyi said, "There are many coming and going customers, and the business isn’t meager, but following your strategy, after all costs, we only break even each day."

As expected, with Jingliu in charge, things are slightly better. Otherwise, competing alone as a pharmacy is quite challenging to profit from.

"I’ll discuss your and Chunyan’s marriage with Fourth Master, report to the Grand Dowager, and settle it. You should also prepare yourself."

Tianyi was surprised, his eyes brightened instantly, his face full of sudden joy, "Thank you, Madam." He then knelt before Xiqiu, "I won’t let down Madam and Maid Chunyan!"

Xiqiu chuckled and nodded, "Whether you let me down is irrelevant, but you must treat Chunyan well!"

Tianyi repeatedly promised!

In the evening, when Fourth Master Xiao returned, she recounted Jingliu’s suggestion to him, "Sister Jingliu said we might as well look for a bigger house, but houses are hard to find nowadays, and the pharmacy hasn’t turned a profit. I think we should wait." She sighed, "The medical hall just opened, it’s better to be economical on all fronts."

Fourth Master Xiao listened thoughtfully and nodded, "If it doesn’t work, I still have a two-courtyard house in Five Blessings Lane, you can use it."

It was his place after he moved out from the mansion.

"How would that work? I should think about it more." She then switched the topic to Tianyi’s matter, "I plan to have Nanny Wu as the matchmaker; what do you think?"

Fourth Master Xiao set down his teacup, smilingly looking at her, "These matters are up to you." Xiqiu thought and nodded, seeing the boots he had taken off were a bit muddy, then went out to fetch hot water and brought it in front of him, squatting down to wash his feet. Fourth Master Xiao was taken aback, "I can do it myself!"