Chapter Thirty: The Storm is Coming

  Listening Rain Pavilion Inside

  Pang Luoyu's body had almost recovered, and since being punished by the Empress, she had been recuperating and hadn't seen Jin Wang again. Although he still wrote to comfort her with meticulous care, she felt like something was missing.

  Song Zhi had fewer trusted people by her side since she was beaten and sent away. The task of sending messages temporarily fell on Ju Qing's shoulders. Fortunately, Song Zhi's body eventually recovered. Humph, although this injury was unexpected, after all, Pang Luoxue received such great honor because of it, just thinking about it made her angry. However, she believed that in the near future, when she became the Princess of Jin, Pang Luoxue would become a piece of dough in her hands, to be manipulated at will.

  Luo Xue Pavilion

  Pang Luoxue carefully examined the accounts sent by Qi Yao under the lamp. The Cuiwei Building was indeed making a fortune every day. Qi Yao's management was exceptional, and she could handle other provocations with ease, even taking over three other houses in the process, effectively putting everything under her control. Although the Cuiwei Building was the largest, it had invested heavily in renovating the other three houses. Qi Yao sat firmly in the Cuiwei Building, which was now the largest gold-selling den in the capital city.

  Pang Luo Xue again hinted to Qi Yao to use her own name to gather all the embroiderers and jewelry masters in the capital to open a new store that integrates clothing, accessories, and jewelry, called Lin Cang Ge. Lin Cang Ge is naturally the favorite place of the noble ladies in the capital, where everything has only one piece, designed and manufactured by the best masters. Even a handkerchief, Lin Cang Ge can make it exquisite to the point where it cannot be compared with those in the palace. Therefore, the princesses in the palace often send maids out of the palace to buy. Rouge and powder, due to the existence of Peony Garden, Lian Ye hired the best masters in the capital to personally adjust the color, and she herself went to learn about fragrance, now it is also busy beyond recognition. Lian Ou was sent by himself to erode the wine industry in the capital, and all these expenses came from the support of Cui Wei Lou.

  "Ah-choo!" Pong Luo Xue took out a handkerchief to wipe her mouth, why was the air so chilly in April. She must have been thinking of someone who was thinking of her tightly.

  Look up at the sky, it's already midnight. On such a good day, I'm afraid someone will get impatient with loneliness again.

  The second day

  The sky outside the window was somewhat gray and misty, under Zi Juan's service, put on clothes, washed and dressed, wore a cloak, and went to Jinxiu Pavilion.

  Madam Yang had just woken up, presumably having slept poorly the previous day, and looked somewhat listless. Pang Luoxue personally poured a cup of tea and handed it over to serve Madam Yang.

  Yang gently sipped her tea and said: You came so early today, your father has already sent someone to say that we will go to the main courtyard for dinner today. The old lady said that after dinner, we will go to the He Xiang courtyard. I reckon there is something to be discussed. By the way, your brother sent over a batch of fabrics, and I have already had them all delivered to the He Xiang courtyard. You can also pick some later.

  Just after finishing speaking, they heard Pong Rak Ice come over to pay his respects.

  Yang nodded. Zi Que personally led people in.

  Pang Luo wore a pale purple dress with an old dark-colored cape draped over it. Xiaoyu followed behind her.

  Come in and bow politely: Bing'er greets her mother.

  Yang nodded: Wait a moment, go to your father's house for dinner. Ze Ge will send over some fabric soon, you can pick out a few bolts and have some clothes made. You just arrived and probably don't have enough clothes, so later we'll get Snow to lend you a few sets to wear first.

  Pang Luo thought that this dress was chosen by Xiao Yu, and she must have had her reasons. She looked up at Yang Shi and said, "Thank you, Mother."

  Yang nodded and waited until everything was packed up. He put on his cloak and said to them, "Alright, let's go."

  After finishing speaking, she turned her head and walked in the front, with Pang Luoxue and Pang Luobing following behind.

  ……

  Arriving at the main hall, Lord Pang was already seated on the couch, and Second Lady stood beside him with a bashful expression, chatting intimately.

  The madam walked in and saw the two of them chatting and laughing, a hint of imperceptible loss flashed in her eyes, and she quickly smiled: Sister looks very good today. She then turned around and said: I've seen Master.

  Pang Guogong nodded.

  Pang Luo Xue and Pang Luo Bing also hastily said: We've seen Father.

  The second lady smiled complacently: I've seen the lady, where is the lady? I think the lady's complexion hasn't been very good lately. A few days ago, Imperial Noble Consort sent a lot of Dong'e donkey hide gelatin, which is the best for beauty and skin care. I'll have my sister send some to Jinxiu Pavilion later.

  Pang Guogong held his wife's hand: "Your hands are so cold, although it's already April, but you've always been weak, fortunately Ruo Song is a cautious and sensible person. Although Xue Er can help you with household chores, I'm still worried, from now on let Ruo Song help you manage the house, you can also take a good rest. You look haggard."

  Yang said with a start: Of course, this is good, but there are many trivial matters at home, and my sister also needs to take care of her body. After all, Yu'er's health is not good, so please take care of it. More importantly, my sister can give birth to another son for the old master.

  This remark hit Wang's weak spot, but as someone who has been immersed in the big family for a long time, how can she be a good person? Thank you, madam, for your concern. Yu'er is almost recovered now. My sister will also learn from you and help you manage the household chores, so that you can have more time to rest.

  Two people looked at each other and smiled, and all kinds of flavors were known only to themselves.

  Pan Guogong nodded in satisfaction and ordered the meal to be served. The second lady waited on them from the side, each person with their own thoughts.

  Just after dinner, the housekeeper hurriedly brought over some clear tea for Lord Pong to rinse his mouth.

  Pan Luo Yu walked in at this time, wearing a white silk shirt with loose sleeves and her hair tied up in a low bun. She had just recovered from an illness and still looked pale. She respectfully held the tea tray and served it on one side.

  The second aunt saw that Pang Guogong had no reaction and was also anxious in her heart. She urged Pang to make a decision with a fierce gaze.

  Pang Luo Yu knelt down and said: "Rain sends greetings to Father, Rain sends greetings to Mother."

  Pang Guogong saw that Pang Luoyu's hand still had scars on it, and the hand holding the cup was slightly trembling.

  In her heart, she couldn't bear it, after all, she was her own flesh and blood daughter. Before Snow and Ice, she had been the most precious one. Lifting her head to see Second Aunt's pleading eyes, her heart softened. She reached out to take the teacup: Get up, the cold air on the ground is heavy, you've just recovered from a serious illness, don't catch another chill. From now on, learn your manners properly and don't do anything that will bring shame to our family.

  The second lady was also standing by with a handkerchief, looking anxious. Yang Shi personally went forward to help Pang Luo Yu up and said: You are already an adult, from now on you must pay attention to your identity at all times when doing anything, don't let Master worry again.

  Pang Luo Yu hastily said: Thank you for your mother's advice, in the future, I will definitely remember it.

  Pang Luo Xue watched Pang Luo Yu's weak expression and felt like vomiting, if she died just like that, wouldn't it be too easy for him?

  Later, let's go to the old lady's place together to pay our respects. Your brother has sent over many fine fabrics, and later you can pick some out too. After a few days, your brother will be back.

  Pang Luoyu's face lit up with joy, but thinking of the old lady's eccentric temper, he suddenly felt uncertain.

  Pang Guogong didn't notice Pang Luoyu's change in expression, and with his wife on one side and Er Niang on the other, he set off towards He Xiangyuan.

  At this time, the housekeeper rushed in with a look of urgency and said: Master, something's wrong...

  Pang Guogong suppressed the discontent in his heart and looked outward...