Qiao Jinniang found that the Tasty Pavilion's business became a lot worse.
Not only Tasty Pavilion, the business of the cosmetics, jewelry and clothing shops that were frequented by noble ladies in Chang'an had become slack as well.
While all this happened, many people came to visit the Duke every day, sending gifts and begging for the Duke to intercede for them.
Qiao Jinniang went to the Duchess' courtyard, and when she walked in, she came across a noble lady.
This woman was the wife of the Duchess' brother, Duchess Dingyuan. Jinniang saluted.
"Hi, Auntie."
Mrs. Zheng said indifferently, "Arise. It's been almost half a year since you came back. You should try to persuade your mother to stop being angry with your father.
"Your father is only thirty-six years old and has no concubine, but your mother doesn't allow him to take a concubine and refuses him when he wants to enter her courtyard.