In the warm sunshine, Xi Junyu walked through the courtyard corridor under the eaves. After pausing for a moment, he entered the room next to him and nodded with the two people inside.
"Shopkeeper Chen, how's the reaction from Rongji?"
The man he called shopkeeper Chen was named Chen Youhe. When Xi Junyu asked, he shook his head: "Rongli still insists on raising the price. They plan to increase it to four or two yuan."
"That's robbery." Xi Junyu frowned. "However, because similar bad news has been common in recent times, he didn't show much fluctuation. He just sat down at the table with a gloomy face." "Lu Jina
We can talk about four taels."
"I have already said it, but Rongli said that the eldest master is no longer in charge. Once the second young lady comes down, the Su family will undergo a big change and it will be difficult to recover. They are waiting to lose money, so they must ask for this price."
"The second young lady won't come down!" Xi Junyu paused, "Su Yu won't be so short-sighted. Even if he hangs on, he will help hold the big room there. With the second young lady's ability, sooner or later he will come up again!"
His words were decisive, but the room fell silent. He knew his own affairs, and the current situation was indeed very bad. The second and third bedrooms were desperately trying to demolish the big house. Even Su Yu seemed to be a little powerless now.
, the old man can’t suppress so many people talking about this. The voice of the Su Family Dafang has been affected near Jiangning in the past month. The most important thing is that some suppliers or distribution merchants have asked for price increases or higher prices.
Most of the profits are still being delayed. The Su family is stubbornly insisting on letting this side wait and that side waiting. However, in terms of hidden effects, it has probably dragged down Dafang's total profit by 20%.
The most terrifying thing is the future development problem.
"Damn... one wrong step, one wrong step,..."
Xi Junyu cursed under his breath, then shook his head with a sullen face, and began to deal with some things on the table, such as "incoming and outgoing orders". The two shopkeepers next to him also had a sullen face, and Chen Youhe also shook his head: "
If it weren't for Huang Shang's negligence during that time..." Several people in the room didn't say any more, but everyone knew what this passage was referring to. Recently, a saying began to spread within the Su family, mainly
It only started to rise after doing a self-examination of the situation in the Minghuang Cloth Workshop during the Huangshang period.
For example, some shopkeepers can be responsible for many things by themselves, but there are also many things that require a person with overall control. The small workshop responsible for researching new cloth was originally in charge of Su Tan'er, so there was no problem, but
After Su Tan'er fell ill, "there was negligence on some levels. Now from the perspective of the shopkeepers of the Su family who have considerable operational experience, if it weren't for Ning Yi being too excited about the operation of Minghuang Bu during that period,"
"Too drastic" has many small details that should not have arisen in the first place.
If Su Tan'er had been in charge of the situation during that time, when they chose a radical direction in their publicity strategy, they would definitely have made some fine-tuning of the small workshop's confidentiality methods to adapt to this direction. But Ning Yi was in charge
After the game, "He didn't understand these small details after all, and the policy in the workshop has not changed." Shopkeeper Zhou and Shopkeeper Bai had to work hard to keep it secret while also cooperating with the high-profile publicity above. "There will always be a lot of traces exposed." That's why he
This allowed the Wu family to take advantage of these most fundamental strategic levels.
This incident made everyone feel particularly aggrieved when they thought about it. They had done everything well, but in the end they lost to that stupid young man. Experience, all problems depend on experience." At that time, no matter which shopkeeper was allowed to take control of the overall situation,
I'm afraid there won't be such a problem.
Fortunately, that scholar wrote something with great indignation, "Prime Minister Bai knew that he was still pressing his sword," which was embarrassing...
In the past, everyone still ignored Ning Yi a bit, thinking that if he won, it would be nothing to him. If he lost, there was nothing he could do. But this view has only become clear in the past half a month, and it is also because of this.
Over time, the discussion against Ning Yi among the Su family also became fierce. Shopkeeper Xi was originally kind to others, and his excuses were excusable, but at this time he still felt depressed. In the eyes of shopkeeper Chen and others, Xi Junyu was so
The slight gaffe at the time came from this.
The room was quiet for a while, with rustling and rustling sounds of doing business. In the silence, Xi Junyu looked to the side, and his slightly angry eyes had calmed down.
"It's probably almost ready." The clan meeting will start in half a month. By then, Tan'er will be relieved of his position. At that time, it is best to let this kind of discussion reach the highest level. If it is the second- and third-bedroom gangs
Such accusations may trigger her hostility, but if it is always the people around her who are saying this, she will still be angry even if she is stubborn. Human nature is nothing more than this.
After Huang Shang, the Su family exploded. There was all kinds of chaos and all kinds of rhetoric. No one knew that these [words] about Ning Yi were all promoted and guided by him behind the scenes. It was unnecessary
Invite people to preach, just mention a few words in conversations on certain occasions that are enough to make people think, let them think about it, let them deduce it. On the other hand, increase the number of people who have done nothing wrong but lost.
"The feeling of grievance and depression... From the beginning to the end, he watched from the outside as a rational person, and even helped Ning Yi by saying some words. Of course, these words only had a counterproductive effect in the end.
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Everything was laid out very well, and he was good at it. The more ideal situation was that Ning Yi finally couldn't help but make a few gaffes at home. Unfortunately, the scholar was indeed very tolerant and knew how to defend himself in the face of various provocations.
If it's useless, he won't say anything and pretends to be casual, but it doesn't matter." Now he has begun to hint to the people at home: This guy doesn't feel guilty at all.
He was thinking about this randomly in his mind, and suddenly "Wu Qilong's face flashed through his mind, and he frowned.
"Shopkeeper Chen, what's going on with the Wu family recently? I seem to have heard that there's something wrong."
"I'm not sure. I heard that one of the stewards was so busy that he fell ill. Qin Ye, I had an encounter with him two years ago." Chen Youhe raised his head. "Some people were talking about something like this happening to the Wu family.
, I guess it was the Xue family who said it behind my back. The emperor's merchants are about to deliver the goods. The Wu family will be busy with the old cloth for a while. The Xue family probably wants to take advantage."
"oh."
The Su family definitely doesn't like the Wu family at the moment, but as a defeated general who has just been cheated by that side, they definitely don't like to listen to others gossiping about the Wu family all day long. Chen Youhe said it casually, and Xi Junyu nodded.
, then think about it, what can happen to the Wu family, no matter it, what is going to happen to the Wu family now is no longer on the same level as the Su family, they will go further and further. Let them do whatever they want."
Right now, I just have to finish things by myself.
All in all everything went well.
He glanced at the afternoon sunshine in the courtyard outside the window. The atmosphere was peaceful, but there was a vague feeling of death. It was less than half a month before the Su family clan meeting, and everything was about to settle. The people who belonged to the big house were all at present.
He is a bit stubborn, doing his best to do human things, but his destiny is unknown. Perhaps he is the only one who can clearly know where he is and what he is doing. He is the only one who has a destination.
So he smiled "as relaxed as the sunshine."
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The quiet room in the afternoon seemed a little dim because the doors and windows were closed. The room was full of medicinal smell. At this time, in front of the tightly covered hospital bed, the elegant-looking woman held the porridge bowl in her hand, raised the spoon and blew on it.
"Then he put it towards the patient's mouth.
"...I heard at the clan meeting that Grandpa Seven also decided to let me come down." The second uncle finally convinced him... The third uncle is busy poaching people." In the past few days, I have been saying that it is a pity that shopkeeper Liao has been sent out. Rong Ji's
"Bian wants to raise the price," Lu Ji said. "It's so troublesome. They'll have to run back and forth again after a while..."
She was feeding the patient spoonfuls of porridge and slowly talking about things at home. The woman beside the bed actually looked a little tired. There was just a faint smile on the corner of her mouth. There was also a sense of irony in her tiredness.
He reached out and stroked his hair. He tilted his head to look at his father on the bed. In fact, he felt a little bitter in his heart. He originally came over to visit the patient and didn't want to talk about these troublesome things anymore, but when he thought about it, "the exchanges between father and daughter all along, except for those
If it's purely for entertainment, that's all it seems.
It has been two and a half months since Su Boyong was assassinated. During this period, Su Boyong has been confirmed to be paralyzed, with no feeling in his legs, and the movement of his left hand has also been affected to a certain extent. He is still weak now. He has to change dressings every day and cannot walk.
The state of the bed and my spirit seemed to be affected to a certain extent, and I was often in a bad mood. Su Taner would come over every day, but this was mostly what the father and daughter talked about. Many times when my mother and aunt were there, they just said a few greetings.
Rhetoric. At this time, Su Tan'er was silent for a moment.
"Today on the street, I saw a lot of citrus sellers. Dad used to like to eat it, I guess... Well, there is no wind today. Dad will see if he can open the windows more... My husband said it would be better to open them, uh, what kind of air?
Convection... Then the sun will come in, and your mood will be better...
These were the only sincere words she could find. When she talked about Ning Yi, she smiled happily. Su Boyong nodded over there. Then he shook his head: "It's better not to open it." It's cold..., I feel cold.
, In addition, Tan'er, what are Li Heng doing recently?"
Su Tan'er smiled slightly: "Don't my husband come to see you every day? Recently, he teaches those children and goes out for a walk every day." Su Tan'er's smile had actually faded, and she said lightly
Talking about Ning Yi's recent events, she actually understood why her father asked these questions. Before, on this hospital bed, her father sighed several times: "I can't see through him." In fact, he was also reminding her.
These things cannot be explained. Su Tan'er is also curious about how powerful my husband is and what he can do, but her father's ideas are different from hers. After chatting for a few more words, she called out the door.
In one sentence, he asked his father's maid Xiuhe to come in, handed her the porridge bowl, and then also started to stand up and leave.
In the past month and a half, she had a lot of things to do every day, and it was not easy to stabilize the current situation. She also tried her best, but now she was no longer as clueless as Huang Shang was before. She started to do things.
"Come, my heart is actually stable and my spirit is good. It's just that I'm physically busy. After I go out, I'm followed by Juan'er, who comes to greet me. It can be seen that the young lady's mood is actually not good."
There were places to go and things to be busy with in the afternoon. The master and servant left the yard, but they heard some hurried voices coming from the yard next to them.
"It's already like this, what are you still thinking about..."
"It's not that simple, sister..."
"I've heard all about it." But this big house doesn't belong to her alone. If she wants to dry the well, everyone will accompany her. It's already like this. The big house belongs to Boyong. "You have to help Boyong keep this place."
One portion..."
"I know……"
"If it weren't for Ning Yi who doesn't know anything and interferes..."
There was a faint sound of conversation like this." When two figures appeared at the door there, they were suddenly stunned. Su Tan'er bowed dignifiedly: "Er Niang, Uncle Gu..."
"Uh, Tan'er, come here... come and see the master..."
"Second Miss."
The speakers were the second aunt and her brother at home, who were also one of the shopkeepers in the big room at this time. After saying hello awkwardly, the two parties also parted ways, and when they reached a place where there was no one around, Juan'er pursed her lips:
"Miss," the second lady and shopkeeper Gu are discussing surrender..."
"I know." Su Tan'er smiled slightly, "They are not the only ones..."
There have been so many things going on in Dafang recently, and there are actually a lot of disagreements within the house. Some people think that Dafang will definitely not be able to win the title of the owner. It is better to stop fighting and preserve some of the interests that originally belong to them." Even if it is in the future.
If Su Zhongkan or Su Yunfang were in charge of this family, they would not be able to drive them out. The more people they could keep, the easier life would be for everyone in the future. The two aunts, and even their own mother, seemed to hold this view.
Attitude. Of course, "If Su Tan'er really wanted to have a frank discussion," they would most likely say, "This is absolutely not the case," and "We women don't care about business."
In another direction, they are actually doing it for Dafang, Su Boyong, and themselves, but they are just a little short-sighted and a little cold-hearted. At this time, they are thinking about these things with the minds of women who are only used for house fighting.
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"Juan'er," it's a good thing you weren't born into a rich family..."
"Huh?" Juan'er blinked.
"There is no human touch in this family."
Su Tan'er smiled slightly, and Juan'er pursed her lips. As a maid, she couldn't comment on this. The two stopped on the bridge near the pond, and Su Tan'er looked at the reflection in the water.
, tidied her hair and murmured: "Actually, I don't have much humanity..."
"No, the young lady and uncle are both very good."
"I can't get close to my father either. I just feel wronged by my husband. Well, he must have been outside during the day recently."
"Well, there are some people in the family who are very unpleasant to listen to. My uncle is too lazy to argue with them, but he definitely doesn't like what he hears. "... Chan'er was so angry that she cried last time."
Su Tan'er frowned, and a stern look flashed in her eyes. After a long while, she took a deep breath and smiled at Juan'er: "Have you all remembered it?"
"Uh," Juan'er was stunned for a moment, then lowered her head, "How did the lady know?
"Because I am a sister."
Su Tan'er said matter-of-factly, Juan'er was a little embarrassed, lowered her head and smiled embarrassedly: "Me, Chan'er and I have all written down the names." Last time...last time I secretly wrote down names with Chan'er at home, and my uncle was
Saw it."
"Oh? What did your husband say?"
"Say we are petty."
"Ha." Su Tan'er burst out laughing. Then she suppressed her smile and said, "Remember it and show it to me. Don't tell your husband."
"Yes." Juan'er nodded. Since she had obtained the gold medal for immunity from death, she then started to complain with a straight face: "Miss, in fact, in the past few days," they have gone too far.
The family is leaving... How long do we have to resolve the matter... In fact, my uncle is the most aggrieved. "Sometimes, Juan'er can't listen anymore..."
"Mr., he..."
Su Tan'er paused and thought about what happened in the past two months, especially after the annual meeting of the Royal Merchants. In fact, her own busyness was secondary to Ning Yi's calm and calm attitude amid the abuse and accusations of everyone.
Not only Juan'er, Chan'er, and Xing'er couldn't stand it anymore, but she also wanted to stand up and curse every time in her heart. Even a few times, Ning Yi patted her on the shoulder and asked her to go back. Only she could feel it clearly.
She could see the power behind every incident, the perseverance and determination hidden behind that casual figure. And every incident like this made her feel that she was actually a little sorry for her husband. At the beginning of their marriage, she thought that she had to bear all these things.
I also tried very hard to achieve the things that came down, but in the end, that figure stood up and blocked them lightly.
"It won't take long, the news has started to be released. If the response from the Wu family is normal, it's almost..." She looked at the surrounding scenery, "The showdown can start in the next few days..."
After saying this, she seemed to feel slightly relieved: "It's been a long two and a half months." She murmured and sighed, "After it's over, after it's over." What was in her mind? Suddenly there was a blush on her face.
Come over." She looked down at her reflection in the water, then subconsciously raised her hands to comb her hair, and looked sideways at herself in the water. Sure enough, she had to wait until it was over. She was really haggard now.
This is not worthy of him...
She smiled in the water. The woman let go of her hair and walked forward.
"Let's go, get ready for a showdown."
The afternoon light "illuminated the woman's free and confident steps, and the little maid happily followed behind. This day is the fourteenth day of the tenth month of the lunar calendar in the eighth year of Jing Han. Although it has been decided to have a showdown, after going through some procedures"
Naturally, we still have to wait for a few days. But in fact, something has already happened "that is, this afternoon". This thing actually seems quite natural, but if you think about it afterwards, it may feel a bit abrupt.
In a teahouse this afternoon, Ning Yi, perhaps out of excitement, casually tied up the thread for a small matter. Of course, "this small matter in his opinion" may be too big to be imagined by others.
Ning Yi and Wu Qilong met once on the street one day. It seemed like a chance encounter. Both parties seemed to say hello smoothly. This was not their first time in a month and a half.
We met, but it was indeed the first time we said hello. Wu Qilong was chatting with a businessman from a cloth shop about something. When he saw Ning Yi, he cupped his hands from a distance: "Brother Ning, how are you doing these days?" Ning Yi
So he returned the favor and said, "It's okay." Then they parted ways. At that time, Ning Yi didn't bother to take it to heart.
Then today, after class, he ran to Dongji and bought an old book. This was probably a book brought by Hu Shang from Western Arabia. It had a lot of graphics on it, probably involving knowledge such as alchemy.
Ning Yi also bought it casually and decided to find someone to translate it for him later. After buying the book, he went to the teahouse to drink tea or something. He also asked the waiter to bring paper and pen. He looked at the graphics and made some guesses.
Guessing what this book is about is also a way to recall past knowledge. I was immersed in writing and drawing." A figure also walked to the side.
"Brother Ning, what a coincidence, what is this?"
Ning Yi looked up and saw that it was a coincidence, "It's Wu Qilong." He nodded and said hello. Then, Wu Qilong sat down on the other side of the tea table, so Ning Yi introduced him casually.
"It should belong to the Arab region. This is Persian a little further north. I can't understand it, but the graphics look like they should be chemical reactions involving several metals. Do you understand chemistry? Well, it's similar to alchemy..."
"Brother Ning is really involved in a wide range of... uh... chemical reactions of metals?"
"Purification and transformation of metals, etc."
"Oh?" Wu Qilong looked solemn, "Wouldn't that be very useful?"
Most of the things mentioned above "generally so" should have been mastered by the blacksmiths here. "It's just that stones from other mountains can be used to attack jade. Their way of thinking is different, which can be used as a reference." Ning Yi said this.
, raised his head and looked at Wu Qilong. "Brother Wu is waiting for someone?"
"Oh, nothing happened. I was just wandering around. I happened to see Brother Ning here and I was a little curious.
Ning Yi nodded without looking away. Wu Qilong smiled. The two looked at each other for a while. After a while, Ning Yi squinted his eyes, nodded again, and waved to the waiter: "Bring me a cup."
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He lowered his head again and began to draw a figure from the book on the paper. He frowned and thought about it. After the cup came over, he did not look at Wu Qilong and just stretched out his hand: "Brother Wu, please help yourself.
"Thank you." Wu Qilong poured himself tea with a smile. Ning Yi was still lowering his head to deal with the graphics and sighed softly. He seemed to have heard some other answers Wu Qilong just said, so he murmured a little suddenly.
Said to himself: "Oh, the cloth is starting to fade..."
Wu Qilong's smile froze for a moment, and his hand wavered, but in the end he still held the teapot firmly and put it back gently. He tilted his head and stared at Ning Yi seriously and somewhat fiercely.
He twitched slightly. Something came up from the bottom of his heart. It was the feeling of a nightmare finally turning into reality. "There was also a bit of surprise. In his expectation, these conversations shouldn't be like this, and neither should Ning Yi."
It's such an understatement to say these things.
But in front of his eyes, everything was presented like this. Ning Yi was still lowering his head to write and draw. It seemed that to him, all this was as ordinary as snacks and tea in the early winter and summer before him. He just
I said this sentence in a casual chatting manner: Oh, the cloth is starting to fade, no wonder you want to sit over.
An extremely common thing.
"Sure enough...it was you who did it..."
Wu Qilong had to spend a lot of effort to suppress his tone without gritting his teeth or trembling.
In the early winter sunshine, "Ning Yi put down his brush, raised his head, and looked at him...