The Little Darling Wife Who is a Divine Doctor Saved the Entire Family of the Duke's Mansion Chapter 563: Fiefdom where the Dust Settles

Besides that, the jewelry workshop had expanded to a notable scale. To guard against any leak of the crafting secrets, He Zhiran specially acquired over twenty craftsmen from an agency, dedicating them exclusively to molding diverse gold and silver jewelry pieces.

Moreover, these skilled and nimble artisans could craft jewelry adorned with all kinds of gemstones.

Meanwhile, Tang Mingrui had launched more than a dozen hot pot restaurants, their business exploding in popularity as one might expect.

The moment the hot pot restaurants stabilized, he swiftly began preparations for jewelry stores.

Regardless of the era, the time leading up to New Year always delivers the biggest windfalls for merchants.

Common folk have a tradition of splurging nearly all their year-long scrimped savings during the New Year festivities.

Hence, he resolved to haul in massive profits before the New Year arrived.

For He Zhiran, the mold-produced jewelry not only featured stunning designs but also boasted production speeds that handcrafting simply couldn't rival.

To put it another way, the time required to mold a hundred jewelry items would scarcely allow for even one handmade piece.

Thus, when she informed Tang Mingrui to ready the storefronts, the Mo Family had already manufactured countless gold and silver jewelry pieces.

With time pressing and New Year approaching, Tang Mingrui couldn't easily journey far to establish shops, so he temporarily launched a jewelry store in the provincial capital.

Still, he knew these exquisite and distinctive jewelry items would captivate women deeply. Limiting sales to the northwest's affluent families wouldn't yield the full potential.

Thankfully, his connections extended widely, and He Zhiran collaborated seamlessly by sketching posters showcasing innovative jewelry designs. Though lacking photography's realism, they outshone the era's ink paintings.

Additionally, as an evident painting, the poster drew admiration without raising suspicions.

To enable Tang Mingrui to distribute the poster broadly, He Zhiran bought a copying machine from Taobao Mall, stored it in her space, and produced hundreds of copies.

This proved invaluable to Tang Mingrui. Posters reached various provincial capitals, packing the northwestern jewelry shop with crowds on opening day.

Thanks to their one-of-a-kind designs, the jewelry commanded steep prices, yet every displayed item sold out completely that day.

Tang Mingrui hadn't anticipated such a frenzy. He expected heightened New Year spending urges, but not to this feverish degree.

Actually, He Zhiran had supplied him with a substantial quantity of jewelry, yet in those turbulent times, jewelers stayed cautious—bandits roamed everywhere, and a robbery meant total devastation.

As such, on his jewelry shop's debut day, Tang Mingrui displayed only a calculated portion, never dreaming it would vanish entirely.

A food shop selling out? Nothing unusual. But a jewelry store clearing every piece? Simply unprecedented!

That typically signaled the owner's inability to stock more or a desperate clearance bargain.

Yet neither applied here. The shop brimmed with ample stock—more than competitors—and at outrageously high prices.

Ultimately, it showed these jewelry pieces aligned perfectly with the era's popular tastes.

All told, whether jewelry shops or hot pot restaurants, Tang Mingrui and He Zhiran reaped enormous profits before New Year.

He Zhiran's dividends stood out glaringly, ready for legitimate use in developing their fief.

Profits from beaver and rabbit fur garments proved equally staggering, leaving the Mo Family in awe.

Even Minister Hao's family found it unbelievable—when had their daughter (sister) honed such sharp money-making instincts?

Simultaneously, He Ziming's medical clinic opened without a hitch in Yun City. He Zhiran arranged for Lan Er to assist her brother daily, intending to nurture their bond ahead of marriage.

This worked because her mother had convinced her father to approve their union.

In the Capital, a pre-New Year imperial decree also absolved Fang Chuanzhou, Xie Tianhai, and Hu Cong of all charges.

Mo Jiuye was developing his fiefdom and required manpower, which Nan Yu understood well, so he granted the three men the freedom to choose whether to remain or depart.

Should they choose to remain in the northwest aiding Mo Jiuye, Nan Yu promised not to summon them back for roles in the capital. On the flip side, if they desired to head to the capital, he would embrace their return warmly, especially since his recent ascension to the throne left him in dire need of talented individuals.

The trio wasted no time after getting the imperial edict, promptly declaring their intent to stay on in the northwest.

Hu Cong needed no further persuasion—he was the epitome of a free spirit by nature. Furthermore, much like the Mo Family, he had grown completely fed up with the imperial court.

To top it all off, he had meticulously put together his personal engineering squad, indulging in his passions daily, and He Zhiran kept sparking his excitement with fresh inventions to tinker with now and then.

To Hu Cong, this life beat slaving away as a minor official in the capital's Ministry of Works by a mile.

Besides, being a lone wolf without family ties, he embodied the saying of "one man eating fills the family," reveling in total freedom each day—surely superior to the constraints of capital life?

When it came to Hu Cong's solitary status, Old Lady Mo and Consort De had poured their hearts into fretting over his wedding prospects, enlisting multiple matchmakers around town to scout a bride for him.

Hu Cong welcomed the meddling, having long emerged from his past gloom. He trusted the sharp eyes of Old Lady Mo and Consort De—any match they approved was bound to be top-notch.

Not long ago, Old Lady Mo and Consort De arranged for him to meet a maiden from a respectable home.

This maiden's household was straightforward, consisting merely of her brother-in-law's kin and a little nephew.

Her parents' consecutive deaths had forced her into prolonged mourning, causing her to miss the ideal window for matrimony.

At twenty-two, the maiden had far exceeded the typical marriageable age. Her brother-in-law's family, reluctant to undervalue her, had held off on her union until this point.

Learning of Hu Cong's background, they saw merit despite his age and prior marriage: a skilled fellow unburdened by kids or aging parents—a fine catch for her indeed.

Thanks to Old Lady Mo and Consort De's orchestration, the formalities between the families were complete, with the wedding set for post-New Year celebrations.

Hu Cong had firmly planted his roots in the northwest, poised to wed and embrace a life of true contentment.

Fang Chuanzhou and Xie Tianhai harbored profound thanks toward the Mo Family, the primary force keeping them anchored to the northwest.

Additionally, both men were getting on in years without standout heirs in their lineages, meaning capital postings would offer them little promise even if pursued.

He Zhiran had earlier floated the idea of a mandatory schooling system for kids from six to fifteen years old, boys and girls alike, all required to study there.

The crowning feature? Zero tuition fees whatsoever.