Her Own Business

Princess Jade Hayes looked at April and asked, "You want to open a wig workshop?"

April blushed and nodded, then handed another piece of paper to Princess Jade Hayes, saying, "I... I also thought of other styles for wigs. Besides ones that cover bald spots, we could make different hairpieces and buns..."

Princess Jade Hayes looked down at the various wig styles and hair buns that April had drawn. She was genuinely impressed and saw April in a new light.

April nervously watched Princess Jade Hayes. "Minister Su, do you think my idea could work...?"

"Of course it can!" Princess Jade Hayes smiled, returned the paper to April, and said, "These days, there are quite a few men with bald spots. Most of them use hats to cover up, but you can't wear a hat all the time, and sooner or later, the bald spot shows. Those men, just like Minister Ye, would surely pay for a wig patch. And as for the hair buns you mentioned, women with extra money who feel their hair is thin would buy them too. April, this is a great idea, and your craftsmanship is excellent. Here’s what I’ll do: I’ll give you some silver to start. Try making a few pieces, and if it works out, this will be your own business."

April was so excited she nearly jumped up. "Thank you, Minister Su!" she exclaimed.

"Alright, go get busy," Princess Jade Hayes said.

April walked off, so excited it felt like a dream. She left the Palace of Qin and headed straight to the Public Works Office.

She had just entered when Nathan Ye rushed over and blocked her path. "Miss April, what did Minister Su say? Did she agree?"

"She agreed! Minister Su even praised my idea!" April was overjoyed, tugging at Nathan Ye's sleeve. "Thank you for encouraging me, Minister Ye. Otherwise, I wouldn't have dared tell Minister Su about it. I thought my little workshop was too trivial for her to care about."

Seeing April so happy made Nathan Ye feel cheerful inside. He thought to himself, 'April is so clever—of course her idea is brilliant!'