“Also, if you go into town, you’re likely to run into people from the Wen family often. If anything happens, just bear with it. Don't say much, consider it giving Uncle Wen face, and don’t make things difficult for Ning Xuan either. After all, they are his family. As his prospective daughter-in-law, you need to observe the proper conduct, and since you aren’t officially married yet, acting out too much will lead to gossip.” Er Niu continued to instruct.

Lin He still nodded, saying nothing further. In her heart, Lin He was reflecting. Had she gone too far in speaking to Wen Qingmo last time? How should she act then? Would acting as if she allowed herself to be bullied truly be observing the duties of a daughter-in-law? If she hadn’t spoken up that day, would that have been better? Could her own family watch her be bullied like that without saying anything and still feel at ease?

Lin He shook her head, unwilling to dwell on the matter any longer. After waiting a while, Madam Huang finally finished packing her things. Seeing that Lin He and the others were still awake, she urged them to go to sleep, saying they were going to town tomorrow and should rest early tonight.

Early the next morning, Lin He’s family, along with several women and maids from the ointment workshop, set off. There were three carriages in total: one belonging to Lin He’s own family, one sent by Da Bao from the pastry shop, and the one Wen Ning Xuan had also dispatched. All of Lin He’s family members rode in Wen Ning Xuan’s carriage. Madam Huang and Da Xiao Xiong were riding in such a fine carriage for the first time, looking everywhere, finding everything novel. On the carriage, Madam Huang remarked, “He’er, this carriage is so much better than ours. It must have cost quite a bit of money to get one like this, right?”

“Hehe, Mother, are you planning on getting one like this? This single carriage is worth three of ours. Even the horses are different from ours. Look, we can’t even see the carriages behind us,” Lin He said with a smile.

“Ah? It costs that much? Then I’d rather have three carriages like ours. This is just for going out occasionally; why do we need something so grand? Rich people just waste money because they have it. He’er, you can’t be like this once you marry into the Wen family,” Madam Huang said while touching the interior of the carriage.

“Mother, what are you saying? This is Brother Xuan’s carriage. Once Big Sister marries in, it will naturally be for her to use. Should she use our old, broken carriage instead of this nice one? I love this one. Look how beautiful and spacious it is inside; I could even sleep here. And although these horses run fast, it isn't bumpy at all. Who wouldn’t like this?” Chen’er chimed in with a smile.

“Second Sister speaks the truth. Who wouldn’t use something good when it’s available? Mother, don’t you think this carriage is much better than ours? Look, even Da Xiao Xiong likes it,” Xiao Bao said, pointing at Da Xiao Xiong.

Da Xiao Xiong quickly nodded, continuously looking around and touching things inside the carriage, looking thoroughly delighted. Seeing the playful behavior of the two children, Madam Huang also laughed and stopped arguing with them.

The journey was indeed swift. Before Madam Huang and the others felt they had settled comfortably in their seats, the coachman outside announced their arrival. Lin He lifted the curtain and saw that they had indeed arrived. Da Bao and Yun Qi were waiting there. Seeing the carriages stop, they both came over. Upon seeing Madam Huang arrive, Da Bao said happily, “Mother, why did you come? Didn’t you say you didn’t want to come to town?”

“Hehe, I couldn’t bear to leave your two younger brothers, so I came along to stay for a while. Your father will come to take me back later,” Madam Huang replied with a smile.

“Yes, that’s good. Mother, enjoy your few days in town. If you’re bored, let Yun Qi accompany you out for a stroll and some shopping. You don't come to town often, and it’s much bigger than our Hua Yu Town,” Da Bao said with a smile.

“Yes, Mother. I’m free for a while, and Da Bao will take me around town. I’m quite familiar with it now. Once we get settled, if He’er and the others are busy, I’ll take you out,” Yun Qi said while taking some items from Madam Huang’s hand.

“Good, good. My son and daughter-in-law are so filial; I must certainly take a good look around,” Madam Huang said, patting Yun Qi’s hand.

After they all alighted, the two carriages behind also arrived. Lin He did not get out but took Zi Yu with her in the original carriage toward the factory grounds.

When they reached the front of the factory, Wen Ning Xuan was already waiting at the entrance. He had seen his carriage approaching from afar and a smile appeared on his face. After helping Lin He down, he said softly, “Why did you come so early? It wouldn’t have mattered to come later; I have everything arranged.”

“Is this early? We’ve already done quite a bit of work at home. My mother was so eager she wished we could have set off before dawn,” Lin He replied, laughing.

Wen Ning Xuan also laughed. The people in the following carriages got down, including Hong Yun and Hong Xia. Lin He introduced them to Wen Ning Xuan. Wen Ning Xuan greeted them very politely before leaving, leaving his servant behind, saying that if anything was needed, the servant could find him.

Hong Yun and Hong Xia had seen Wen Ning Xuan once before at Da Bao’s wedding, but it was from a distance. This time was their first close encounter. They felt rather nervous seeing him up close and didn’t know what to say, merely managing a few forced smiles.

After Wen Ning Xuan left, Hong Xia whispered to Hong Yun, “Although Young Master Wen doesn’t seem like a big talker, he is quite a good person. He didn’t look down on us at all and spoke to us with great courtesy. He doesn’t have that arrogant air of a rich young master. He’er really has a good eye for people.”

“Yes, later I’ll have He’er help you choose someone suitable too; He’er has excellent taste,” Hong Yun said, smiling.

“What are you saying?” Hong Xia blushed and playfully moved to hit Hong Yun.

Hong Yun laughed and ran off. Lin He also said smilingly from behind, “Aunt, tell me what kind of person you like when you have time, and I’ll see if there’s anyone suitable nearby.”

“He’er, you’re teasing me just like Big Aunt did.”

Lin He also laughed and walked forward. Hong Xia, with a blush still on her face, followed them into the courtyard.

Lin He was very pleased with the courtyard’s layout. It wasn't too large or too small, and the structure was quite simple. It had originally been a simple quadrangle courtyard, but Wen Ning Xuan had made slight modifications, dividing the courtyard into two halves. The ointment workshop and the soap-making area were completely separated. The workshops and living quarters were divided. From the outside, it was enclosed by a single wall, but inside, there were two separate courtyards. However, they still used the same main gate for entry and exit.

Lin He thought this arrangement was excellent. Since the products made in the ointment workshop were more valuable, the people working there were all her own maids, making management easier, and the workers were simpler folk. While the women in this section were also reliable, they were ultimately just hired hands and wouldn't work here forever. It was better to be safe than sorry. That fellow Wen Ning Xuan had truly thought things through comprehensively.