Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 242 - 97 Breaking the Promise
Chapter 242: Chapter 97: Breaking the Promise
Chapter 242 -97: Breaking the Promise
Old Madam’s illness improved somewhat after she rested, and Yueyao’s heavy heart eased, but the thought of Old Madam having passed away in August in her previous life filled Yueyao with worry. Yet, she knew nothing of medical skills and felt powerless to change this outcome, her only recourse being silent prayers for a different fate in this life.
After much thought, Yueyao said to Old Madam, “Grandmother, I wish to move in and stay with you for the time being, so I can accompany you every day.”
Old Madam Lian rejected the idea without hesitation, “Your eldest sister is here to take care of me. You need to focus on recuperating. Look at how thin you’ve become!” True filial piety was visible at a glance. Yueying had become much thinner taking care of her day and night, and Yueyao had also lost a considerable amount of weight. In contrast, Lady Mo, Yuebing, and Yuehuan all appeared rosy-cheeked and exuded excellent health.
Unable to persuade Old Madam, Yueyao had no choice but to drop the matter, returning to her room somewhat downhearted as she really just wanted to show more filial piety.
Nanny Hao, knowing what was troubling Yueyao, advised her, “Miss, if you worry about Old Madam every day like this, your health will eventually suffer too.”
With tears in her eyes, Yueyao replied, “I’m just worried. Grandmother is only fifty-two this year, which isn’t old at all. It would be heartbreaking for her to pass so soon.”
Feeling helpless, Nanny Hao said, “Miss, your worry is of no use.” She too wished for Old Madam to continue living in good health. As long as Old Madam was around, she could protect Third Young Lady. Life would definitely not be as comfortable for Third Young Lady after Old Madam’s departure.
Restless, Yueyao went to the study to practice her calligraphy, which was the only time she could maintain a calm mindset. After practicing for a shichen, Yueyao’s hand began to cramp. But by the time she reemerged, she had regained her composure.
Seeing Nanny Hao with a strange look on her face, Yueyao said, “Practicing calligraphy, focusing the mind, is the way to write good characters.” This was also her indirect way of explaining to Nanny Hao why she had become calm so quickly.
Nanny Hao nodded repeatedly, “You’re right, Miss.” Things were naturally well for her when the Third Young Lady was well, their fates intertwined.
As days passed one after another, Yueyao gradually settled her mind. If it was destiny’s will, she could not defy it. All she could do was show as much filial piety as possible in front of her grandmother.
One day after school, Hua Lei spoke with an odd expression, “Miss, Fourth Miss placed her homemade lipstick in Yu Ji Store, and now it’s selling like hotcakes. I heard that each one is going for five taels of silver, and despite the high price, they still can’t keep up with the demand!”
Yueyao smiled lightly, “She has a knack for business.” Yueyao didn’t say anything more.
Originally, Yuehuan planned to open her shop to sell rouge, powder, lipstick, and other cosmetics. However, her proposal was eventually turned down by Lady Mo. Left with no choice, Yuehuan found a compromise by placing the lipsticks she made in Yu Ji Rouge Shop, which had marital ties with the Mo Family. The initial agreement was that if the lipsticks didn’t sell out within a month, she would have to pay ten taels of silver. If they did sell, she would receive ten percent of the profit. This fee was already quite substantial.
Unexpectedly, the twenty lipsticks consigned to the shop sold out quickly and received excellent feedback. In reality, Capital City was a place that pursued fashion trends, not much different from the modern day. The spread of lipstick led many to follow the trend, and the business was bound to grow bigger and bigger.
Yuehuan initially priced the brand at two taels of silver per stick, but as she saw the hype build, she began to raise the price, eventually settling at five taels of silver for each stick. Of course, this was the final price. The shopkeeper, seeing the enormous profit potential, suggested signing a contract for an exclusive deal.
Yuehuan believed that making the product herself was the best approach.
However, Lady Mo disagreed, arguing that managing her own business would be fraught with complications. With Old Madam sick, they shouldn’t be bustling with business activities. Lady Mo was unwilling to tarnish her reputation over business affairs. Yet, she too saw the profit potential from the small lipsticks and began making her calculations.
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Lady Mo planned to hand the recipe over to Yu Ji Store, drawing dividends from it. The news naturally delighted Yu Ji, but the two parties held different opinions regarding the share of the profits. Lady Mo was shrewd; if the other party wouldn’t budge, she would simply wait them out. After all, she held the recipe, and if they weren’t willing to compromise, she was prepared to endure a standoff to see who would last longer.
Yuehuan approached Lady Mo and said, “Mother, I think we should not hand over the recipe for the time being. Let’s wait a while and sell the recipe later, so we can earn a large profit. If we use the recipe to form a partnership and they break their promise after getting the recipe, our losses will be severe.” If the other party went back on their word, the Lian family, concerned with maintaining their reputation, would surely not sue them publicly. In the end, it would be their loss, or more precisely, her loss.
