From that point on, Yong Saiweihao became an honored guest at the He Manor. Each day, he would follow He Lei or Zhenzhu to study their work. Some days, the Governor would personally come to welcome him and take him to tour the Fengfu City Farmers Association, presenting development plans for Fengfu. Even though Yong Saiweihao was a military noble, the Governor knew well that this man was quite close to Taizi. What interested Yong Saiweihao the most was the excellent recruitment system for soldiers and government officials. After observing for several days, he found that the soldiers and government officials worked with great dedication and integrity, allowing the citizens to live peacefully. The management system of Fengfu was impressive, perhaps even superior to that of the capital in some respects. This city continuously surprised the young general. As time went on, He Lei found himself in a difficult position. Hosting a high-ranking noble for many days was not easy. Despite staying for several days, Yong Saiweihao showed no intention of returning to the capital. How could He Lei not understand what the young general wanted? Others could see it with their eyes closed, so as her own father, it would be a lie to pretend not to notice. He had raised his daughter from a young age; how could he let someone take her away just like that? Moreover, with the young general’s looks, wealth, and abilities, he was far from ordinary. How could He Lei be sure that this young man would love and cherish only his daughter. Would he take his daughter as a concubine, not a principal wife? Or would he bring another woman in and hurt Zhenzhu’s feeling? With these thoughts, He Lei decided to turn a blind eye to Yong Saiweihao’s intentions. "Oh, General, how have things been since the war ended? The soldiers probably don’t have to train as hard as before, do they?" He Lei asked while propagating some plants, with Zhenzhu assisting him. Yong Saiweihao, who was sorting seeds beside Zhenzhu, merely looked up slightly and smiled with a flash of cunning in his eyes, which Zhenzhu did not notice. "Yes, we still train as usual." He Lei’s question was likely a reminder that as a general, he should not neglect his duties and leave his soldiers to stay here for so long. Upon hearing this, the patience of the woman’s father ran out. This man clearly intended to take his daughter. His eyes could not lie. "Zhu’er, please step outside. I need to speak with the general.” "What?... Yes, Father," Zhenzhu looked up in confusion from her plant propagating task. Seeing her father’s serious expression, she nodded and excused herself. Once Zhenzhu left, He Lei immediately asked bluntly, "Young Master Zhao, what do you want?" He discarded all formalities regarding the title, too weary to pretend any longer. “If you ask so directly, Master He, I must answer directly: I want your daughter.” Even though he was not her real father, she had grown up with them, and the love and attachment were real. Therefore, it was appropriate to tell him, according to traditions. Just as he thought, his daughter had returned to his embrace only to have someone come and take her away again so quickly. How could a father not feel heartache? “Sighhh,” He Lei let out a heavy sigh. “I promise on my warrior’s honor to protect and care for her, never letting her suffer, for as long as I live,” Yong Saiweihao said evenly, though his words left a deep impression on the listener. “She is not like others.” “And what does she say about this?” Although he cherished her deeply, if it was for her happiness, a father would naturally prioritize his daughter’s joy. “She has no objections. I let her decide. Whatever she wants to do, she is free to do.” If she wanted to marry, he would send a matchmaker immediately, but if she wasn’t ready, he wouldn’t mind. “Then let’s wait a few years,” He Lei said and concluded the discussion himself. He only had one daughter, and she was still young, how could he let her be taken away? Let’s wait a few years. Let others say his daughter was an old maid who had no one wanted to marry her if they wanted; he could provide for her himself. “Heh-heh, I have no objections,” Yong Saiweihao glanced at the protective father, thinking of his own father, who was just the same. Having spoken frankly, the men of different ages felt relieved. Yong Saiweihao considered that he had received permission from her parents, and thus he could take their daughter to the capital with a clear conscience. Zhenzhu and Yong Saiweihao had been in Fengfu for over a month, and it was finally time to return. Yong Saiweihao needed to return to the military camp, and the month-long leave granted by His Majesty was considered quite long. On the day Zhenzhu was to depart for the capital, her parents embraced their daughter as if she would never return. “Father, Mother, don’t be sad. I will come back often. Once the coffee plantation and beverage shop are set up, I’ll surely return. You two make a face that seems as if I won’t come back,” Zhenzhu comforted her parents. However, He Lei and Madam Wang thought otherwise. The man determined to take their daughter was standing right behind her. If she returned, that would be surprising. Look at him, waiting so earnestly—why not just eat her up? Still, the parents felt reassured knowing their daughter had found someone who was good and sincere to her. Over the past month, how could they not see the young general’s sincerity? “Mm, take good care of yourself, Zhu’er.” “Don’t worry. I will take good care of myself. Father, Mother, please take care of your health too. When I open the coffee shop, you must come and taste it.” “Mm, may everything go smoothly. Our Zhu’er has grown up.” “Safe travels, my child,” Madam Wang said, tears in her eyes. Zhenzhu walked over to Yong Saiweihao, about to mount her horse when she heard a shout from afar. “Big Sister Zhu, Big Sister Zhu, wait! Don’t go yet, wait for me!” Zhenzhu saw Xin Xi running towards her, drenched in sweat, his face red and breathing heavily. Xin Xi had now become the chief manager, able to command everything within the He family business, second only to He Lei and Zhenzhu. Anything the foreman couldn’t handle, Xin Xi could take care of quickly. This made him "Young Master Xin Xi," and many young ladies in the city would drop their handkerchiefs as he walked by. Today, he had been working in the orchard and, upon hearing the news that Big Sister Zhu was leaving for the capital, he had run back in a hurry. “Big Sister Zhu, you’re leaving already? How long will you be gone?” Xin Xi was panting as he ran up to her. “I don’t know yet. I have some business to take care of over there first.” Growing coffee until it matured and setting up the coffee shop would take a long time, but she might be able to return to visit her parents if she had time. “Big Sister Zhu, I can go and help you,” Xin Xi said eagerly. He knew that Big Sister Zhu was planting new crops in the capital, and he could accompany her and help manage the garden as before. “You need to stay here and help Father. If you’re not here, how can I leave with peace of mind? You’re so capable—if you’re not here, Father will have a hard time.” Zhenzhu smiled, praising him. It wasn’t just flattery; Xin Xi truly was as capable as she said. He could handle all sorts of tasks efficiently. Hearing her praise, the young man blushed slightly. “I... I’ll do my best then. Big Sister Zhu, please rest assured and don’t worry. If you have any free time, don’t forget to come back and visit me.” “Of course, I’ll come back. I’m counting on you to take care of things here.” With Xin Xi taking care of the tasks, she could rest assured. “Yes!” Xin Xi replied firmly. Big Sister Zhu trusted him so much; how could he let her down? After saying farewell to her family and the servants, Zhenzhu set off for the capital. Seeing that the business and the vegetable and fruit gardens she had started were running smoothly made the young girl feel at ease. Confident that Xin Xi and He Lei could manage everything well, she could leave without worry. Now, she should consider expanding the He family business to other cities. After several days of travel, they finally reached the capital. Upon returning, Yong Saiweihao had to go back to the military camp to resume his duties. Zhenzhu watched the young man, now clad in light armor like a warrior, standing in the pavilion within her manor. She asked with concern. “Brother Hao, are you truly recovered?” Having been injured for many months, she was naturally worried. Yong Saiweihao smiled and picked up a stone the size of a child’s fist. He closed his hand then opened, revealing the stone had turned to brown dust that trickled from his fingers like fine powder. “I’m fully recovered. Don’t worry, Zhu’er. I’ll visit often.” The distance from the capital to the military camp wasn’t too far; he could ride back within two days. Fortunately, she was here and not in Fengfu, otherwise he might have had to be stationed in the north. “Won’t you change your mind and come with me? The soldiers at the camp will surely miss you.” “I need to stay and look after the coffee plantation and find land to build the coffee shop.” “I told you, you don’t need to buy land. You can use that plot. I gave it to you,” he said, slightly displeased. He already had land; why did she still insist on buying more? His land was hers, after all. “Are you going to sell it to me, Brother Hao?” The land he was talking about was the first plot he had shown her. It was beautiful and perfect for opening a coffee shop. If he offered it for her to use or sold it to her, she would gladly buy it because she loved the ambiance so much. “No, I’ll let you use it without charge.” “Really? How many years can I use it? If I’ve set up my shop, you can’t reclaim it afterward.” Such verbal promises wouldn’t do; it needed to be in writing. Not that she didn’t trust him, but the future was uncertain. Right now, he liked her, but what if he found someone else in the future and did not adore her anymore? What would she do? He was quite handsome, after all. Seeing the worry in her eyes, Yong Saiweihao could only smile and place his hand on her head. “There’s only you. I wouldn’t dare have anyone else.” “Just try it, and I’ll cut off your manhood to feed the ducks,” the young woman said. “Why is Lady He so ruthless?” “Who do you belong to?” “To you,” the young general answered with a smile. “Good, that’s more pleasant to hear,” Zhenzhu folded her arms in good mood, causing the one who watched to laugh amusingly. His voice went “heh-heh.” “When I’m free, shall I take you to the military camp for a visit?” “Just don’t look at other men when I’m gone,” the young man said, as if he were a soldier going off to war, worried his wife would have an affair. “If they’re handsome, can I just take a peek?” How could she not look at other men? Looking at men was a pleasure for a woman like her. “You can look but write down their names. When I return, I’ll behead them.” The tone was calm, but it came with a deadly meaning. Zhenzhu immediately held her neck, feeling a chill. “Oh, Brother Hao, I was just joking,” the young woman said, giving him a smile to please him. “Yes, definitely!” She said in a high-pitched voice. Zhenzhu smiled at the young man and then slowly hugged his waist, nestling her face into his chest affectionately. “Take care of yourself, okay?” “Mmm, you too.” The young man kissed her hair fondly. He wished he could carry her around in his bag. The next day, Yong Saiweihao left for the military camp, leaving the young woman feeling lonely for several days until Li Si came to ask her to visit the capital branch of Fu Zhenzhu Shop, brightening her mood. “A’Zhu, don’t be sad. You can visit him whenever you miss him. Let’s go. Let’s go see your fabric shop. The new designs you’ve created are in high demand, but we don’t have enough skilled dressmakers. Come on, I’ll show you the tailoring process.” “Alright,” Zhenzhu nodded. She really admired Li Si. This woman should not be underestimated. She was smart, capable, realistic, and excellent at managing various tasks, truly a commendable lady. Zhenzhu and Li Si arrived at the capital branch of Fu Zhenzhu fabric shop. The fabric shop comprised two large wooden buildings. The first building was the weaving factory, and the second was the shop where customers could browse various garments. The shop was adorned with jade ornaments and valuable paintings by Young Master He Yu, who was becoming quite famous. The Fu Zhenzhu Shop displayed many of Young Master He Yu’s paintings, each very expensive. Customers, even if they didn’t buy clothes, could appreciate the famous artist’s work, making the visit worthwhile. Some customers were even lucky enough to achieve a breakthrough in their spirit energy from viewing Young Master He’s paintings. Thus, besides being a clothing store, Fu Zhenzhu Shop also served as an exhibition space for Young Master He Yu’s paintings. The more renowned Young Master He Yu became, the more visitors flocked to Fu Zhenzhu Shop. However, due to the limited size of the store, customers had to book entry tickets in advance as the shop would only accommodate a certain number of customers each day to ensure thorough service. Zhenzhu walked past the first floor to the second floor, designated for special customers and the store’s owners or staff. The beautifully decorated lower floor was filled with ladies and titled wives selecting garments. Zhenzhu walked to a wooden table placed along the walkway, offering a full view of the floor below. Zhenzhu looked at He Yu’s paintings with satisfaction; they were all sent by her younger brother. As she glanced at the customers shopping below, her gaze fell on the servants accompanying their mistresses. These servants carried various sizes of cloth bundles, some carrying baskets or less attractive bags. These items were meant to store items or money for their mistresses. A thought suddenly struck her. Fu Zhenzhu Shop sold only pre-made garments. Why not sell something indispensable for women, like bags? Bags were essential for women, but most high-class women didn’t carry bags themselves. Instead, they had cloth bundles, baskets, or bags carried by their servants. If they wanted to retrieve something or money, they had to have their servants do it. In her previous life, a bag was not only useful but also a kind of accessory. She wondered if she could change the habits of people in this era to make the wives and ladies carry bags themselves. It was worth a try. She had the renowned lady in her hand anyway. The young woman turned to Li Si with a look that carried a hidden intention. “A’Zhu, why are you smiling?” Li Si looked at her friend’s face, feeling puzzled. Zhenzhu looked at her face and smiled. What did that mean? “I’m thinking about a new product for our store.” “Really? What kind of good product? Tell me!” The shop manager said excitedly. “I’ll make a sample for you to see first.” “Great. Will I be the first to use it?” “Good!” Li Si loved everything A’Zhu made. The top lady of the capital smiled at her friend with bright eyes. Thɪs chapter is updated by novel※fire.net After returning from the Fu Zhenzhu Shop, Zhenzhu began designing handbags and shoulder bags suitable for women of this era. She focused on the ladies and wives first, observing their behavior. These women didn’t carry items or money themselves, leaving it to their servants. Therefore, to make it a new thing, the bags needed to be not only functional but also striking in appearance, serving as an accessory as well. Once people see it, they must turn to look. Zhenzhu planned to use Tiejin silk but needed to adjust its properties slightly to make it firm enough to form various bag shapes. “Should I reinforce it with steel fibers to maintain the colors of the Tiejin silk?” “Or should I use something else instead? Leather or animal hides?” In this era, animal hides could be used for clothing or accessories, but she didn’t want to encourage using animal skins for bags and clothes as it would increase hunting. Every living creature, whether human or animal, cherished its life. No one wanted to sacrifice their body and life to become someone else’s accessory. Even though she had worked in a leather factory in her past life, she didn’t like making clothes, bags, or accessories from animal skins. Now that she had a significant voice to create change, she aimed to persuade people to use fabric instead of animal skins. As a producer, she intended to make Tiejin silk bags a must-have for women. Read ‘Rebirth: This Farmgirl Has Spirit Fish Scales’ before anyone else with more Chapters at https://www.jinovel.com/en