Zhou Yanqing helped the old lady sit down on the couch, and then gave the old lady a piece of fruit with a silver fork.
Mrs. Zhou stretched out her hand to take it, bit into it, glanced at Zhou Yanqing secretly, and relaxed her fingers.
Zhou Yanqing also ate a piece himself, and then said to the old lady: "Mom, does the eldest brother's letter really say that there is a large demand for Shu Brocade in Beijing?"
The old lady pretended to be unhappy, glared at him and said, "Mom, I can still lie to you!"
Zhou Yanqing hurriedly smiled and said: "Mom, I don't mean that."
Then he frowned and said: "Brocade has always been less popular than silk, and the sales of Shu brocade in Beijing are not as good as Yun brocade. Why is Shu brocade suddenly emerging?"
The old lady looked at Zhou Yanqing frowning at the side, fearing that her shrewd son would notice something.
He said hurriedly: "The Queen Mother is old after all. She may not like the smooth and colorful silks and satins, but likes Shu brocade. Besides, how do we know the taste of the nobles in the capital? They may be interested in one thing or another.
Fortunately, your clan uncle and eldest brother have connections in Beijing, otherwise we wouldn’t know what’s going on in Beijing. If we seize the opportunity this time and purchase good Shu brocade and transport it to Beijing, maybe our family can still survive
If you win the favor of the nobles, let alone if we continue to advance, our family will have a much better time this year. Those shopkeepers have been with our Zhou family for a long time, so I just give them a thick red envelope during the Chinese New Year."
Zhou Yanqing laughed after hearing this and said, "Mom, you seem to be talking about the master who treated his servants harshly."
The old lady glanced at him and also smiled: "My son is naturally generous. But who would think that the money is too much? If this Sichuan brocade sells well, the people below will follow suit. If you work faithfully, maybe our Zhou family will still be able to pay for it."
How many more years can it prosper?"
Zhou Yanqing smiled and said, "Don't worry, mother. Neither my son nor my eldest brother are that harsh. Our family's business will not be ruined in our hands."
The old lady nodded happily: "That's good. I'm still afraid that I won't be able to see your grandparents in a hundred years. Then I must handle things well this time."
Zhou Yanqing nodded and said, "Don't worry, mother, I will arrange for someone to go to the southwest tomorrow."
The old lady turned to look at him: "Why don't you go, Qing'er?"
Zhou Yanqing was a little surprised.
Even if the Shu brocade is very important this time, there is no need for him to go there in person.
The people under him are all experienced cooks. It is not a simple matter to purchase a batch of Sichuan brocade in the southwest. After raising it for so long, it is not a free meal.
"Mom, I'm not going. I have several capable people under my command. There are also loyal stewards in the southwest. Let them handle it. Don't worry."
The old Taiyuan rolled her eyes and said: "Qing'er, mother is worried. You also know that this time is the Queen Mother's birthday, and it is also the Queen's birthday. It is also the Mid-Autumn Festival. If this can be done well, our family
Why worry about not taking the next step in our business? If there is something wrong with the things we buy, our family will offend others if we can’t handle it properly. I really don’t feel at ease if I leave this matter to someone else. Besides, didn’t you say that the manager in Xiangyang was up to no good before?
Are you making false accounts? Just take this opportunity to go over there and straighten things out. The family property in Southwest China was left to you by your father and mother. It will belong to your house in the future. If anything happens
, how can I go down to see your father?"
Zhou Yanqing saw his mother look miserable when talking about his father, and couldn't help but feel sour in his heart.
His father left when he was still in school, and his memory is already very vague. The family property in Southwest China was given to his younger son by his father before his death, and it was true that he could not let him fail.
Otherwise, I would be sorry for my father’s love for his son.
Besides, the southwest may be his and Jin'er's home in the future. He must take care of things and people in order to give Jin'er a clear and stable life.
After pondering for a while, he said to the old lady: "Then my son will take the people there himself. After purchasing in the southwest, he will send capable people to deliver them to the elder brother."
The old lady rolled her eyes and said, "I can't bear to bear with you for your hard work. It will take a long time to go to the southwest, and I won't be able to see my son. This matter is very important. Your eldest brother gave instructions in the letter.
Yes, we have to prepare for the Queen Mother’s birthday. If there is no capable and loyal person to hold the goods along the way, even if we are delayed for a few days on the way, we will lose the opportunity. Mother, I feel really uneasy. How about we do this?
I won’t get involved this time. It’s not like our family can’t afford food, we just rely on this business.”
After the old lady finished speaking, she stared at Zhou Yanqing closely.
After Zhou Yanqing heard this, he frowned and said.
Jiujiu Fang said: "Since it was the great Gothic who gave the order in the letter, and the uncle got the opportunity with great difficulty from elsewhere, this is not our family's business. If the uncle knows that we did not do what he wanted,
I'm afraid we won't be notified if something happens in the future. Since this matter is important, I went to the southwest to buy Shu Brocade, so I'll go to the capital in person to pledge it."
The old lady raised her eyebrows, secretly happy in her heart, but her face remained unchanged.
He took Zhou Yanqing's hand and said: "But how can I be willing for my son to endure this hardship? It will be cold the day after tomorrow. I'm afraid everyone in the north will be wearing jackets now. They will eat and sleep in the open all the way... Forget it, it's better.
Find the right person."
Zhou Yanqing smiled and patted the old lady's hand and said: "Don't worry, mother, it's not like I haven't been there before. I used to go to Beijing every year. Anyway, it doesn't take too long. I come and go.
If it’s quick, I’ll be back in two or three months, maybe before the twelfth lunar month.”
The old lady patted Zhou Yanqing's hand with joy and said: "My son, you have worked hard for our family's business. If your father is still here, he will be happy. Qing'er, don't worry, and bring more people with you.
Come back soon, don’t you like that sweetheart? Come back before the twelfth lunar month and let your mother see her. We will try to marry him back before the end of the year. My son has been alone all these years, and I really feel sorry for my mother.
Feel good."
Zhou Yanqing was overjoyed: "Mom, are you serious? You helped me marry someone back years ago? It doesn't matter what the other person's identity is? As long as I like it? Seriously?"
The old lady smiled and nodded: "Seriously. In my heart, I just hope that my son will be taken care of by someone who knows how to live. How many years can I live? Will you two live together in the future? You came back from Beijing.
When the time comes, I will bring your eldest brother and a few nephews back so that I can attend your wedding and congratulate you in the new year."
Zhou Yanqing threw herself at the old lady, her eyes filled with tears: "Mom, you are truly my mother! Mom, I will be my son for the rest of my life."
The old lady stroked his arm and her eyes fell on the screen window in front. She thought to herself: Silly son, of course my mother is your biological mother.
That night, Zhou Yanqing felt happy and entertained the old lady until very late before coming out of the main courtyard.
At the door, I met Mother Lin and happily said hello: "Mom, go and have a rest. It's late. Next time I pass by Xinghua Building, I will buy Yun Pian cake for my mother."
Without waiting for Mother Lin's reply, she happily walked away.
Mother Lin opened her mouth and wanted to raise her hand to call him, but in the end she just watched him walk away until the news came behind the Moon Gate.
That night, Zhou Yanqing stayed up all night in excitement. He sent stones all night to call people from all walks of life into the house, and gave various instructions one by one. He also made appointments for his entourage and even the escort agency overnight.
I just hope that I can leave as early as possible, return as early as possible, and get married to the person I love as early as possible.
The night is long and there are many dreams.
Every time he saw Yue hanging around Jin'er's door, he felt uncomfortable.
After all these years, it is not easy to meet a like-minded person who is also a sweet person who understands and talks like a flower. How can I let him go?
Shitou listened to the errands at the door of the study all night, carrying a lantern and running around several places, until his legs became thin.
When the door of the study room opened and the people discussing things inside filed out, he thought he could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Unexpectedly, his master ordered him to go to the warehouse to get some cloth and satin, saying that they would be sent to Xiahe Village early tomorrow morning.
Shitou could hardly open his eyes. He looked at Mr. Liu, who was getting more and more excited as the night went on, and felt sad in his heart.
Could it be that he drank deer blood and ate tiger whip?
This whole night of tossing.
Hey, how could he, a young servant, question his master? He just pulled his head and led the people to the warehouse to pick things...
In the morning, he had obviously just slept for a while, and was woken up again. He was told that Mr. Liu was ready and was waiting for him to go out.
Shitou wailed and rolled out of bed...
When he rushed to Mr. Liu's room with narrowed eyes, he was kicked: "Did you commit a thief last night? Why don't you pack your things and follow me!"
The miserable Shitou looked at the energetic Liu Ye, holding a dozen pieces of brightly colored cloth stacked high and pulling his head to follow behind.
Zhou Yanqing is particularly happy today.
Although he was so excited that he stayed up all night and only took a nap until dawn, he was still in good spirits.
His mother finally relented, just waiting for him to buy the Shu brocade from the southwest and transport it safely to Beijing. When he returns to Qingchuan City, he can marry Jin'er home.
When next spring comes, I will accompany Jin'er to the southwest, so that she won't have to be bored in the back house and maybe have to look at the looks of several sister-in-laws.
Zhou Yanqing looked at the dozen pieces of brightly colored fabrics that he had carefully picked out in the carriage, and raised his eyebrows.
Jin'er's red dress is very good. Let Jin'er use these pieces of cloth to make a wedding dress. There isn't much time left. For a family like theirs to marry a girl, which one didn't start preparing the dowry a few years ago?
In such a hurry, I don't know if these clothes will be enough. In addition to the wedding dress, there are also pillow covers, quilt covers, wedding tents, etc. for the wedding. I also need to make several clothes, shoes and socks for him.
This color is so red and feels smooth and soft, making it perfect for Jin'er to wear.
And with these pieces of snow satin, make some undergarments for Jin'er, and then ask her to make a few for herself. Aren't all husband's undergarments made by the lady?
The more Zhou Yanqing thought about it, the happier she felt. A silly smile appeared on her face.
Suddenly he felt something was wrong, so he quickly collected his attention and turned his head to look at the stone. Unexpectedly, he was not looking at him in the car. Instead, he was leaning against the car wall and sleeping soundly.
Zhou Yanqing poked him with his leg, but he didn't wake up.
Shitou just turned sideways and fell asleep again.
Did this guy really act like a gentleman last night? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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