Jiang Fuying didn't notice the commotion in the corner and continued to observe those people quietly.
If they just looked sneaky and stole the decorations, that would be one thing. But these people seemed to have left their brains at home. Seeing that there was no one around, they started shouting loudly.
"We did a great job today! Let's go back and get our rewards from the Second and Third Ladies!"
"The reward this time must be quite generous. It'll be enough for us brothers to have a good feast several times!"
Jiang Fuying twitched the corner of her mouth.
She had overestimated the Second and Third Branches.
She thought they were deep - scheming and had prepared a trap for her long ago. But it turned out...
They just sent such a group of people to cause some trouble in the shop!
A glint of something flashed in her autumn - water eyes. But these people had reminded her: the Second and Third Branches would surely cause a lot of trouble in the shop later!
What she had to do was to wait for the right opportunity, strike when they least expected it, and catch them off - guard!
These people left in a hurry before the surrounding shops opened for business.
But Jiang Fuying didn't leave. She still needed to observe the flow of people around the shops.
In the distant corner.
Seeing those people leave, Lu Huaizhou's hanging heart finally settled.
Thank goodness she didn't act rashly and anger those people!
The "head" that was wrapped tightly looked around.
Noticing that the young master was staring intently at his wife, he couldn't help but complain in his heart:
What kind of normal person only focuses on the young mistress when observing Bailu Alley?
The young master was the most stubborn person in the world!
Feeling his scrutiny, Lu Huaizhou gave a serious snort. "Humph! What are you looking at me for? I told you to come here to observe Bailu Alley!"
The "head" was silent for a moment. He really wanted to say: Young master, you haven't even focused your attention on observing the alley!
But under that imposing gaze, he could only bite the bullet and say, "Yes, yes, yes. This subordinate will start observing right away."
After observing for a while, just from the flow of people, Jiang Fuying noticed many points that deserved special attention.
The surrounding shops were all long - established ones. The carriages coming and going all flew the flags of various aristocratic families. Most of the people entering the shops from the carriages were young ladies and wives from aristocratic families.
And in her previous life, she had dealt with these ladies from aristocratic families. She knew better than anyone what they cared about:
"Grace and deportment"!
Ladies from aristocratic families needed to pay the most attention to their grace and maintain their dignity when they were out.
A light and clear glass mirror could just help these ladies and wives keep an eye on their own deportment at all times.
A different kind of light flashed in her autumn - water eyes. Jiang Fuying then turned her gaze to the nearby silk shops, jewelry shops, and rouge shops.
She thought that before the shop officially started selling glass mirrors, she should cooperate with these nearby shops first.
Publicize the effects of the glass mirrors. Then, when the shop opened, it would surely be extraordinary.
But how to negotiate cooperation with the nearby shops still needed careful consideration...
After observing enough, Jiang Fuying prepared to return to the mansion. "Caipu, Caizhi, let's go."
"Yes."
They had only walked a few steps when Caizhi suddenly stopped and pointed in the direction of the corner. "Miss, this servant vaguely saw a figure whose build and dressing were extremely similar to that of the young master."
Jiang Fuying raised her eyes and looked in the direction she pointed.
There was no one there. Where was there any figure?
She calmly withdrew her gaze. "Maybe it was just someone who looked alike."
He had been busy improving the glass mirrors recently. He often even forgot to have lunch and dinner. How could he have the leisure to come to Bailu Alley?
It must be that Caizhi had seen wrongly.
In the corner.
Lu Huaizhou tightened his abdomen, straightened his chest, and held his breath, trying his best to make sure he couldn't be seen from the outside.
He had no idea how panicked he was when he saw Caizhi looking in this direction just now!
He had come secretly. It wouldn't be good if she found out.
Moreover, as her husband, it was his duty to protect her safety. Why should he let her know and make her feel guilty and grateful?
So when he heard what she said, he actually let out a sigh of relief.
"It's good that she didn't find out."
After watching her figure gradually disappear in the distance, he quickly walked out of the corner.
"Quickly return to the mansion! We have to get back before they do!"
In the Bishui Courtyard of the Zhennan Duke's Mansion.
As soon as Jiang Fuying stepped into the courtyard, a smiling figure greeted her.
It was Lu Huaizhou, holding a small glass mirror and handing it to her.
"Madam, look. This is the glass mirror I improved."
His voice was quite loud. Hearing him address her like this, the surrounding maids and servants covered their lips and secretly laughed.
A faint blush appeared on Jiang Fuying's face. She gave him a reproachful glance.
This was their courtyard, and there were no elders around. Why did they need to act like a loving couple?
Lu Huaizhou uncomfortably touched the tip of his nose.
Wasn't this just a slip of the tongue out of nervousness in a hurry?
But he didn't dare to say this directly.
His dark eyes stared intently at her. "Quickly take a look at how the improved glass mirror is?"
Jiang Fuying took the glass mirror from his hand. It still carried his body heat.
This warmth passed through her palm and straight to her heart.
Her heart skipped a beat like an electric shock. She quickly averted her eyes. "Okay, I'll take a look."
Seeing them standing side by side, the maids and servants exchanged a knowing look and quietly retreated.
In the large courtyard, only the two of them were left.
Holding the glass mirror, Jiang Fuying was a little lost in thought.
She just knew that the person in Bailu Alley couldn't be him.
Counting carefully, since they got married, leaving aside other aspects, as long as it was something he promised, he hardly ever broke his promise...
"Mad... Miss Jiang, this time I specially improved the weight and appearance of the glass mirror. What do you think of it?"
Jiang Fuying suddenly came back to her senses and then looked down at the glass mirror in her palm.
The weight was much lighter and more convenient than before, and the appearance was more delicate, with some carved patterns and pearl decorations.
For the ladies from aristocratic families, such a delicate and portable glass mirror would surely be liked. But...
Having only one size was too monotonous, and there weren't many choices for everyone.
"Young master, could you make some larger - sized glass mirrors?"
Seeing the confusion in his eyes, she specially explained, "I want several glass mirrors of different sizes. Then I can put them in the nearby shops first for everyone to experience."
After putting forward this idea, she was actually a little nervous in her heart.
She was a little afraid that he would reject her idea.
After all, she had tricked him into revealing the manufacturing process of the glass mirror in the first place.
So she added uneasily, "If you find it inconvenient, it's okay. I can find another craftsman to try."
Lu Huaizhou frowned and thought for a few seconds. Suddenly, he snapped his fingers.
"Click!"
The clear sound rang in her ear. She only heard his voice with a smile.
"Didn't Miss Jiang say before that there probably wasn't a craftsman in the capital better than me?"
"Such a small thing as making a few more glass mirrors of different sizes—
Leave it to me!"