Chapter 727: Chapter 727 Worries
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The female apprentice was finally relieved after hearing her words. Then, the two of them began to learn seriously from her.
Three days later, the two of them finally learned how to make the cake.
However, cake decorating requires both eyesight and skill. After they returned, they still had to practice diligently.
Of course, apart from teaching them how to make birthday cakes, she also taught them how to make longevity peaches and cakes that people usually eat, including matcha-flavored cakes and other cakes of various flavors.
At the same time, Zhou Huaiming had also found two shops in the east and west of the city.
That evening, Zhou Huaiming came over with a contract. “Come on, sister-in-law. Let’s sign the contract and go to the government office to record it. We can open the shop as soon as possible.”
Zhou Ying took it and looked at it carefully. After confirming that there were no loopholes and that the ratio of the shares was 30%, as discussed, she happily signed and pressed her fingerprint. “I’ll have to trouble you in the future, Brother Zhou.”
“You’re welcome, but you still have to think about introducing one or two new recipes occasionally. I want to open this cake shop all over the country.”
“No problem. I’ll come up with a new recipe every season.”
Zhou Huaiming pondered for a moment after hearing this. Although one recipe per season was a little low, it could still maintain the freshness, so he nodded and agreed.
“Oh right, where’s Brother Gu? Why isn’t he here?” he asked.
“He’s gone to the manors. Isn’t it almost winter? He went to take a look at the situation in the various manors.
“Especially the livestock and poultry. If something went wrong, it would affect the restaurant’s business.
“By the way, he said that he would bring back a sheep tonight. Brother Zhou, do stay and enjoy some barbecue.”
“Maybe another day. I was busy helping the Emperor investigate the Ministry of War a few days ago, so I haven’t dealt with my business matters for a long time.”
“From what you’re saying, you don’t intend to enter the royal court?”
“It’s hard work. I’ve worked hard to save up my family business before, so I can’t just ignore it now, right?
“Didn’t Chengrui reject too?”
“He’s different from you. He’s not used to the disputes in the officialdom.”
“Something like that.
“By the way, I’ll be returning to Dongyang in three days. If you have any letters, send them over in the next two days.”
“Alright, let’s discuss it later.”
After that, she asked someone to bring him a basket of cakes that had been made in the past two days.
In the Imperial Residence of King An.
Consort An took new portraits of men and found Mingyu again.
Mingyu, cleaning her sword in the room, saw the portraits in her mother’s hand and smiled bitterly. She placed her sword on the table and said, “Mother, my dear mother. Don’t let me see these portraits anymore. They’re useless.” “Since they sent it over, why don’t you take a look?
“What if you find someone you like? We won’t force you.” After Consort An finished speaking, she placed the portraits on the table and sat opposite her. “I heard from the servants that you’ve been a little absent-minded these past two days. What’s on your mind?”
Mingyu was stunned by that question.
When Consort An saw this, she knew that she really had something on her mind, but she would not force her to say it if she did not want to.
Instead, she stood up and patted her daughter’s shoulder. “You just have to remember that you’re not alone. If anything happens, your father and brother will support you.”
After saying that, she turned around and walked out.
Mingyu’s expression stiffened after hearing that. Yes, she was not alone, nor was she from a small family. No matter what, it was not something she could decide alone.
“Mother, what do you think of Zhou Huaiming?” Ming Yu immediately stood up and asked just as Consort An was about to leave..