```

Xiao Hongtao shook his head. "No rush." He needed to stay here so that if any unforeseen situations arose, he could deal with them promptly.

Nangong Yelin and his wife, along with Nangong Lingfei, arrived shortly after. Nangong Lingfei waved his hand, signaling Leng Xiao to present the congratulatory gift. "Congratulations on your grand opening!"

"Thank you!" Yang Mengchen responded with a smile.

The onlookers were astounded. Who exactly was this owner, attracting even the current Prince Chen, the Luo family, the County Magistrate, and the Nangong family to come and offer congratulations?

Even more astonishing was the fact that Lady Hua, Hua Ziyu, and a middle-aged man came over at this time.

"Congratulations on your store's opening," Lady Hua instructed Sister Qi to present the congratulatory gift, smiling as she introduced Ms. Yang to the man, "Ms. Yang, this is my husband, who has specially rushed over from the Capital to offer his congratulations."

Yang Mengchen and Yang Chenghong paid their respects. "Mengchen (Chenghong) has the honor of meeting the Duke."

Hai Tang and the others followed suit with their own gestures of respect.

"Good children, please rise," the Duke of Zhenguo, Hua Yunfan, said with a gentle wave of his hand.

The siblings stood up.

Yang Mengchen slightly raised her eyes to look at the Duke Hua Yunfan before her.

He had thick eyebrows and a round face, a slightly upturned nose, and full lips. His head was adorned with a blue jade crown, and he was dressed in a brocade robe embroidered with colorful cloud patterns, exuding an aura of valiant distinction.

Duke Hua Yunfan was also sizing up Yang Mengchen, who had clear, handsome features and a clear gaze, a gentle expression, and a shiny black hairdo adorned with a Purple Jade Starflower Hairpin, its petals quietly blooming, with Wisteria Tassel cascading below (as strongly requested by Long Xuanmo), complementing a light purple gown that highlighted her refined and graceful demeanor.

Especially towards him, her attitude was neither servile nor overbearing, and it was with an easy grace that she interacted. No wonder his wife and Ziyu had endless praises for Ms. Yang.

"Uncle," Long Xuanmo suddenly spoke out coldly, directing Duke Hua Yunfan's gaze away, "Ah Jiu's supermarket has many fine items. Uncle, Aunt, and cousin, go pick out some things you like to take back."

Duke Hua Yunfan paused, his eyes flashing between Yang Mengchen and Long Xuanmo, but he quickly smiled and said, "Alright!" After speaking, he led his wife and son to enter the supermarket with Yang Chenghong, and Nangong Yelin's family followed as well.

"Just in time," Situ Wenkai and Situ Wenzheng, accompanied by a middle-aged couple and two young ladies, made their way through the crowd into the store.

Situ Wenzheng was the first to approach Yang Mengchen, grinning, "Congratulations, Ninth Sister!"

Yang Mengchen nodded in thanks, smiling.

"Ninth Sister, these are my parents, my wife Yuqi, and my sister Wen Xian," Situ Wenkai said cheerfully while introducing both parties. "Congratulations on your new store's grand opening!"

Like Hua Ziyu, Situ Wenkai had bought the land here in order to protect Yang Mengchen, so their stores had already been conducting business for some time.

Yang Mengchen and Yang Chenghong, as well as Hai Tang and the others, duly paid their respects.

Lady Situ helped Yang Mengchen up and said affectionately, "We've been wanting to visit you but haven't had the chance. Hearing about your store's opening, we hurried over. We didn't miss the auspicious moment, did we?"

"Thank you for your kindness. The timing was just right," Yang Mengchen replied, nodding slightly with a smile.

"Parents, let's not disturb Ninth Sister here, let's go check out the supermarket first. There are lots of great things inside," said Situ Wenkai. After receiving his parents' agreement, he instructed a servant to present the congratulatory gift, and the family proceeded into the supermarket with the clerks.

Checking the time, Yang Mengchen instructed Steward Liao to get ready to light the firecrackers and unveil the red silk.

At this moment, a middle-aged man hurriedly arrived with a group of people. Upon drawing near, he kneeled down before Long Xuanmo to pay his respects: "The officials and I grant an audience to Your Highness!"

"Rise," Long Xuanmo gestured with his hand, then turned to Yang Mengchen. "Ah Jiu, this is the newly appointed Magistrate of Qinghe Prefecture, Bei Mingchuan. If I am not around, you can go to him with any issues."

```

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.