Concubine Yue was also shocked by Wu Enrong's words. She really didn't expect that when he arrived at Luyan Port, he would know the affairs of the Zhao family more clearly than she did.
While he was stunned, Wu Enrong's endless complaints rang loudly in his ears again:
"After all, my brother-in-law is a noble gentry and the richest man in the country. Even many dignitaries in Jinling City are willing to stoop down to make friends with you. Although he lives in a humble merchant family, he is still a highly respected person. But now he has fallen down and is willing to be
Being driven by a village woman really makes people laugh and insults the dignity of a business leader."
"Your Majesty, your words are serious."
Regarding Wu Enrong's merciless words, Concubine Yue couldn't bear to listen at first.
How come these two uncles are so incompatible with each other now?
She really couldn't figure it out.
But Zhao Guangyuan was her most valued confidant after all, and she couldn't just watch Wu Enrong push him out and give him away.
At this time, we still have to try our best to stabilize the old lady.
After thinking for a moment, she said thoughtfully: "I'm afraid Wu Taishou may have underestimated Princess Pingning. She is not an ordinary country woman. She must be so outstanding that she can be respected by the old lady. Besides,
What the old man said is reasonable. Now that King Pingning is in charge of Pingning Prefecture, we should bow our heads when we should. Why should we hurt our harmony for a family like the Qi family that has no reputation?"
After a pause, she looked at Zhao Guangyuan with a smile: "I agree with the old lady's approach of retreating in order to advance. As for the Qi family, they have indeed done a lot of evil things in recent years. Although I have been punished by the elders of the Qi family,
My lord and my old mistress have been kind to you, but the law is merciless, and those who deserve to be punished must be punished."
As he said that, he glanced at the wooden box in front of him and said calmly: "I am ashamed to accept the Jingzhong Tian Produce Shop entrusted by the Grand Duke."
Also afraid that the two men would argue again, she quickly signaled to the palace attendants beside her: "I have brought a lot of jade wine from the palace for the old lady. The prefect and your brother-in-law haven't seen each other for many years, right? Today.
Let’s not talk about other things, just sit down and have a few drinks and talk.”
Concubine Yue spoke, and Zhao Guangyuan and Wu Enrong did not dare to argue anymore. They bowed their hands to each other in a friendly manner, which was regarded as agreeing to Concubine Yue's proposal.
Afterwards, Zhao Guangyuan ordered his family to prepare a family banquet.
After the banquet, the hall returned to a lifeless situation. Concubine Yue could tell that Zhao Guangyuan was deliberately trying to distance himself from her. It seemed that the promise she made to the old mistress of the Qi family, Mrs. Zheng, yesterday was finally broken.
I don’t know what tricks the Chu family woman used to make this old fox willing to be driven by her.
After all, she is a respected imperial concubine, but why should she be inferior to a country woman?
This banquet ended unhappy.
Concubine Yue led the palace people and Wu Enrong out of the Zhao Mansion angrily.
Looking at Wu Enrong, who was still unhappy, Concubine Yue smiled and joked: "Why should the governor be angry for a woman? My sister has passed away many years ago, and the old lady is now lonely and helpless. It is human nature to want to find someone caring."
"The imperial concubine taught you a lesson well."
Wu Enrong just smiled indifferently: "I have heard about Princess Pingning for a long time, but I want to see her face."
Since the tax bank case, this woman's reputation has spread throughout the states.
He originally wanted to make friends with her and ask her to come to the county to be a judge, but this woman was so ignorant of promotion that she refused directly.
Now that I have come to Luyan Port, if I don't see this woman's three heads and six arms, I'm afraid it will be a disservice to my trip.
Concubine Yue noticed that Wu Enrong was very jealous of the Chu family women, presumably because of his dead sister.
It was understandable that the eldest sister died giving birth to a child for the Zhao family, and the only bloodline left behind was murdered by the old lady's step-brother.
Now that the young man has just passed away, the old man is looking for a new love, which is unbearable for everyone.
Looking at Wu Enrong with a deep smile, Concubine Yue raised her lips slightly and slowly walked towards the carriage: "It just so happens that the most filial uncle of King Pingning has passed away for a few days, and I should pay my respects.
, why don’t you, the prefect, accompany me there.”
"I obey my orders."
After Wu Enrong answered his question, he and Concubine Yue got into their respective carriages and drove toward Chongrenfang in the west of the city.
After Chu Nanzhi was busy with things at Qinghefang, he took Sang Kun, Sang Qi and brother and sister to check the preparations of the restaurant.
Now, in addition to fresh vegetables, other dry goods, drinks, etc. have been purchased.
With a good mother like Liu Yun helping with every detail, and with Li Ce's wife, Sang Kun and housekeeper Zhao taking care of her, she didn't need to worry too much about everything.
As long as the things she ordered were basically completed very smoothly.
Chu Nanzhi is very satisfied with the supply channels for various dishes and the training of service staff.
She also specially asked a painter to draw the patterns of the dishes and made the recipes according to the model of a modern restaurant to make it easier for diners to order.
As for the entertainment activities after the restaurant opens, she plans to link up with the construction of the mansion in Jushengfang and launch a series of snacks to be delivered to Jushengfang as gifts to passers-by who throw stones to fill the holes, in order to build up the reputation of the restaurant.
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After checking the layout of Qinghefang, I went to Jushengfang to check again.
Two days later, most of the garbage in the workshop has been cleared away.
She had been told by Sang Qi to put small flags in the sunken potholes, and it was urgent to prepare for the leasing merchants to come and set up roadside stalls.
She pointed to a few spacious places near the courtyard wall of Qinghefang and told Sang Kun:
"Starting tomorrow, you will ask the Zhao family's craftsmen to set up simple sheds everywhere, and then go to the city to attract the best-selling snack shops to these shops at high prices, so that they can set up a branch here, a
Within a month, each store will provide them with incentives and support equal to the total price of the snacks they deliver on that day."
"Ah, Master, those merchants are just free of rent when they come in. Instead, they are given high wages. And the snacks they give to passers-by are paid by the master. If we want to reward and support these merchants, then
Wouldn’t it be a lot of money spent in vain?”
Sang Qi was very worried.
She had never seen anyone doing business like this. How much money was wasted in this month.
"You don't have to worry about this, just follow my instructions immediately."
Chu Nanzhi replied without thinking.
My investment strategy tells them that even the brother and sister cannot understand it.
Although it costs a lot of money now, when Qinghefang and Jushengfang become prosperous, they will attract a lot of people. By then, let alone these invited merchants, the rest of the shops will be rented to whomever they want.
It doesn't matter how you feel.
She was not afraid that she would not be able to get her money back.
Although Sang Kun can't understand her master's thoughts clearly now, she always has her own reasons for her layout.
He didn't need to ask any more questions, he just had to follow her instructions and put things into place.
To put it another way, after all, the money was taken out of her hands. If she lost, as long as she tried her best, she couldn't take any risks.
So he kept everything in mind and then accompanied her back to Qinghefang.
Seeing that it was getting late, Chu Nanzhi asked Sang Qi to call Liu Yun, mother and daughter. The group got into the carriage and hurried back home slowly.
Happy holidays fairies, happy holidays!
No more talking, I'm going to lick a lollipop that costs 50 cents a piece. Don't be too envious, the life of the rich is such a high-profile one.