The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 1044 - 879, Younger Brother and Sister

Yan Shouhou had arranged both grain stores long ago, named Four Seasons Grain Store, one in the center of the main street, the other next to the city gate.

The one in the center of the main street planned to sell more fine grains; the one near the city gate mainly sold wheat, sorghum, corn, and millet.

As soon as the grain arrived, the butler and clerks started getting busy.

On the first day of February, the Four Seasons Grain Store officially opened for business.

The new store naturally attracted many onlookers.

The butler smiled and said at the entrance of the store, "Ladies and gentlemen, the various grains sold at Four Seasons Grain Store are all priced according to Beijing’s market prices, and the prices for the seed grains are the same. We welcome everyone to come and purchase."

"Four Seasons Grain Store? There’s also a Four Seasons Grain Store in Beijing that I’ve heard sells high-yield grain varieties. Are you the same owner?"

Even in remote Xiliang, there were always some daring enough to venture out.

Clearly, the person asking had been to Beijing.

The butler nodded with a smile, "Yes, the Four Seasons Grain Store on Chang’an Street in Beijing is also owned by our Madam. You can be assured of your purchases."

"Who knows if you’re deceiving us?"

The butler wasn’t offended and continued with a smile, "The quality of these seeds, well, they can actually be distinguished with just a glance. Everyone is welcome to enter the store to see, and whether to buy or not is entirely up to you."

Hearing this, many people entered the store.

When they learned that the grain prices in the store were nearly 30 percent lower than elsewhere, people began to buy in bulk.

To prevent officials and wealthy households from hoarding, the grain store also implemented purchase limits.

On the first day that the grain store opened, Daohua naturally went to take a look. She sat in the carriage, watching the situation inside the store from across the street.

The butler and clerks were all brought over from Beijing; they all had relevant experience.

Daohua watched for more than two quarters and, seeing no disturbances, went on to the next store.

...

Dong Residence.

Liu Xiaoman knew that today her mother-in-law was taking her to visit the Xiao Residence, and she had heard they were going to meet the Crown Princess from the Prince Residence, so she specially found two sets of silk clothes her mother had made for her when she married.

"Mother, which set do you think I should wear?"

Liu Xiaoman, holding the clothes, went to find Madam Dong, worried about embarrassing the Dong Family.

After looking at the clothes, Madam Dong chose the sapphire blue set. Seeing anxiety on her daughter-in-law’s face, she thought for a moment and said, "You don’t need to be too nervous. Once we get to the Xiao Residence, just follow my lead."

Liu Xiaoman nodded quickly, "Mother, rest assured, I won’t bring shame to the Dong Family or my husband. I’ve remembered all the rules you and grandmother taught me."

Madam Dong smiled, "Mother trusts you."

Liu Xiaoman’s tense face finally showed a smile. Seeing that Madam Dong didn’t wear any hair accessories, she immediately said, "Mother, I have two silver hairpins. Wait here; I’ll go get them for you." Saying that, she turned to leave.

Madam Dong quickly stopped her, "There’s no need; Yan girl knows our family’s situation. As long as we’re clean and tidy, that’s enough."

Liu Xiaoman always listened to her mother-in-law. When Madam Dong said there was no need, she actually stopped.

Fortunately, Madam Dong knew her daughter-in-law’s character; otherwise, she might have thought Liu Xiaoman was just paying lip service.

After the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law changed their clothes and got ready, they informed the old Madam Dong and prepared to leave.

"Mother, why isn’t grandmother going with us?" Liu Xiaoman asked curiously.

Madam Dong’s expression stalled for a moment. Years ago, when Yuanyao and Sun Changze eloped, the grandmother took out her anger on Yiyi, and she had been somewhat excessive at the time. Now, how could she have the face to see Yiyi?

Seeing her daughter-in-law looking at her, Madam Dong just vaguely said, "Grandmother is old; it’s enough that we go."

...

Xiao Residence.

After inspecting the two grain stores, Daohua returned to the residence. It wasn’t long before she sat down when Guyu came to report that Madam Dong had brought her daughter-in-law for a visit.

"Daughter-in-law?"

Daohua was surprised for a moment, "Whose wife?"

Guyu: "The son of the Dong Family."

Daohua looked surprised, "Did Big Brother Dong remarry?" She hadn’t heard about this at all.

Surprised as she was, Daohua quickly stood up and walked out of her room.

"Auntie!"

Seeing Madam Dong, who had aged several years since their time in Beijing, Daohua had a moment of astonishment, but she quickly stepped forward and took Madam Dong’s arm.

"Yiyi!"

Madam Dong, seeing that Daohua was still as close as ever, couldn’t help but smile a bit more.

Liu Xiaoman, seeing Daohua, was stunned, staring straight at her without shifting her gaze.