The private room for the female family members is right next to the private room where Li Mu is.
Originally, according to the rules, only Li Mu's four wives were eligible to enter this private room. However, Wang Ou considered that it would be awkward for the four of them to be alone in the same space, so he brought a maid. When Li Zhien saw that she had brought a maid, he brought a maid next door.
The four maids, Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum, all called over. Seeing this, Bai Qiaoqiao also called Wei Yingluo over in order not to appear too tense. Suddenly, the empty private room was overcrowded.
The few people had nothing to talk about and were all eating in silence. Suddenly they heard someone whispering outside the door. Li Zhien was a trustworthy person, so he pricked up his ears and listened. It was two waiters whispering.
"...Didn't you say that the Marquis and Mr. Wei don't get along? Why don't I think that's the case? A bowl of vinegar and celery is five times a bowl. The Marquis said it was very strong. Mr. Wei can eat as much as he wants... There is such a thing
Right?"
"Oh, don't talk too much. You can guess what the Marquis is thinking. Take good care of him and don't be too troublesome."
Then there was no sound.
Li Zhien heard clearly, glanced at Wei Yingluo, and said, "Xiaoying."
Wei Yingluo was eating her meal with her head down when she suddenly heard Li Zhien calling her. She quickly raised her head and said, "Butler, what's the matter?"
"Don't call me housekeeper!" Li Zhien said angrily: "I am now the second concubine of the Zhuluhou Mansion." She glanced at Wang Ou and Zhang Tianai and said: "The status is only below that of the madam. You are also considered a member of the manor."
Maid, you have to remember this clearly, you know?"
"Oh..." Wei Yingluo was respectful to Li Zhien on the surface, but she was very disgusted with her in her heart. She couldn't help but said: "I don't live in the mansion, how could I know this? I will remember it in the future, Second Aunt."
Li Zhien could see that Wei Yingluo was dissatisfied, but there was nothing unreasonable about what she said, so he had to endure it, rolled his eyes, and said with a smile: "Xiaoying, although you are a maid in the house, your husband treats you differently.
Ah, so much care, even I envy you."
As soon as these words came out, the other three people who didn't care much about this conversation also looked over. What? Different? Isn't it too big to have a fifth aunt in the family? This is too fast!
Wei Yingluo felt the gazes from the other three, and suddenly felt the pressure increase. She secretly resented that Li Zhien was still as bad as before, saying provocative words. Wei Yingluo was not the type to let others bully her. Now she just
A maid was not qualified to fight back, but since the other party was attacking her, she couldn't say nothing. She sorted out her thoughts and said, "Maybe the Marquis took pity on me and I am helpless. I am very grateful."
"Haha, didn't you think more about it?"
Wei Yingluo said seriously: "I don't understand what my second concubine means."
Li Zhien laughed: "Do you understand, you and I both know it. I won't mention it, but do you know what happened just now?"
Wei Yingluo shook her head.
Li Zhien continued: "Your father likes to eat green vegetables, right? At this time of winter, where do you get the green vegetables? The cellar in heaven and earth is deep enough to store some, and the price is extremely expensive. But in order to entertain your father, my husband has already
After giving the order, serve the food carefully. As long as your father can eat it, let the cook cook it for him. As we all know, my husband and your father are enemies, why would he do this? In my opinion, it is probably because of you.
Already."
Speaking of this, Li Zhien glanced at the other three people and said quietly: "It's such a great honor!"
Sure enough, after hearing this, the expressions of Bai Qiaoqiao and the three of them changed a little. Bai Qiaoqiao knew Wei Yingluo's origin and frowned slightly. Wang Ou had his own news channel and knew it in detail, and his expression was as if
As he was thinking, Zhang Tianai didn't recognize Wei Yingluo, so he looked at her carefully, turned to Bai Qiaoqiao, and asked in a low voice what was going on.
Wei Yingluo felt that the pressure was even greater, but after hearing the news, she couldn't help but feel a little sweet in her heart. Thinking of what Wei Zheng said when she and Wei Zheng were chatting alone before Li Mu came, she suddenly felt that in fact, what her father said
This situation may not necessarily happen.
But in front of me, I can't admit it, otherwise the ladies will regard me as a thorn in their side, and my life will be difficult.
Wei Yingluo was quick-thinking and knew what she should say, and said: "Second aunt is too worried. If the Marquis is interested in me, he won't let me move out of the Marquis' mansion. This servant also knows who he is and doesn't dare to reach out.
"
"and you……"
Li Zhien wanted to say something more, so Bai Qiaoqiao said: "Zhien, let's eat quickly."
Li Zhien glanced at Bai Qiaoqiao's face and didn't dare to ask any more questions. He gave Wei Yingluo a meaningful look and continued eating.
…
After three rounds of wine, the five flavors of vegetables were outstanding. Wei Zheng also cooked vinegar and celery for four nights and did not eat any other vegetables. Li Mu was amazed to see that such a lean person could eat four large bowls of vinegar and celery.
After eating, it’s time to talk about business. Today we are all here to congratulate Li Mu on the opening of his shop, and no one else has anything to do. Only Wei Zheng, he has already said that he came to see Li Mu for something. But Li Mu just lost money because of him
Twenty Guan was in a bad mood and deliberately ignored him, but instead talked to Kong Yingda.
Li Mu picked up the box, looked at Kong Yingda with a smile, and said: "Old Kong, you gave me these three books as a gift, and I have received your kindness. But, I am a more practical person, and my heart is my heart, and my money is
It's money. You are not as poor as someone else. You, Lao Kong, are a rich man. As far as I know, the Kong family has thousands of hectares of fertile land in Shandong. You yourself have thousands of disciples.
, which one is not bundled, how much does it cost to bundle a thousand copies? Don’t be so stingy, come up with the money!”
Kong Yingda was so angry that his nose was crooked. He opened his mouth to argue, but he didn't want to burp all of a sudden and make a big blush.
Li Mu saw it and said quickly: "Look, look, I can treat you well, you are full!"
Kong Yingda finally regained his composure and said angrily: "The gift I gave you is worth a thousand dollars, and you are still not satisfied? Besides, how can a scholar's affairs be measured by something that smells like copper? You are so insulting to the gentle man!"
Li Mu laughed heartily, this old Kong was always anxious, and when he was anxious, he spoke in dialect. It was getting more and more interesting.
"Looking at how stingy you are about keeping money, you're so stingy. Okay, I don't expect to ask for your cash anymore. Let's talk about a deal."
"Business?" Kong Yingda became vigilant and said: "My Kong family has been a family of farmers and scholars for thousands of years, and has never been involved in business affairs. What do you mean by talking about business with me? Do you want to disgrace the reputation of my Kong family?
"
"Yo yo yo... Look at you like this, what happened to the merchants, what happened to the business? Without business, without transactions, how can the country be rich and the people strong? I just look down on your aloof appearance, and you are still farming and studying to inherit the family. If you are capable,
Don’t buy cloth to make clothes and go out naked!”
When it comes to quarrels and sophistry, Kong Yingda will never be Li Mu's opponent. Li Mu only made one move and immediately silenced Kong Yingda, glared at him angrily, and almost left the table.
Li Mu put on a smile again, patted the box in his hand, and said: "Old Kong, after we have been fighting for so long, we have finally developed our feelings. I will not harm you. Don't decide whether to do this business or not.
Can you listen to the head office?"
"Humph!" Kong Yingda snorted and didn't say anything, but he didn't leave either.
Li Mu said to himself: "I said this business is also good for you. You are a descendant of Confucius, and it is your responsibility to promote the saint's teachings, right? My proposal can help you achieve what you want, and at the same time
You can make money and kill two birds with one stone, why not?"
When he heard about making money, Changsun Chong was most interested and interjected: "Master, what kind of business is it? Can you bring an apprentice?"
"What does it have to do with you!" Li Mu glared at him and continued to say to Kong Yingda: "In the new year, Gongsheng students from all over the country will come to Chang'an to prepare for the Spring Examination. Think about it, I have only done this once so far
The imperial examination happened a few years ago. Next year's imperial examination will be looked down upon by everyone. If there is some guidance at this time, wouldn't it be a good thing for the Gongsheng students?"
Kong Yingda seemed to understand a little bit and said: "If you have something to say, just say it."
"I like your cheerfulness!" Li Mu patted the box in his hand again and said, "Old Kong, you know that I invented printing. Printing books is easy for me. I asked a craftsman to make these three
This book is engraving, and then printed, the imperial examination is like Carp Leaping over the Dragon Gate, a set of three copies, not much for ten guans, right? You gave the book, and I printed it. We two add to it and make five, and each of us makes half the profit.
,how?"
Kong Yingda said stubbornly: "I gave you this book to let you experience the teachings of the saints, not to make money! How can the things of scholars be compared with things that smell like copper..."
"Look, you old man's stubborn temper has come up again. You also said that you want me to feel enlightened. I feel it! I have fully felt it, but what about others? I, Li Mu, am not a domineering person.
Do you want to share the good things with everyone? What's the use of feeling it alone, and I can't preach education. It has to be felt by everyone to be useful. Furthermore, if I read the book you gave me and the top scorer in high school next year is spread, it will be like me
It seems like a win without force, but if it is sold publicly and everyone can see it, it will be very fair, don’t you think?"
Kong Yingda also felt that what Li Mu said made sense, but he still didn't want to associate his book with something that smelled like copper. He still stubbornly said: "The Kong family, who farm and study and inherit the family, never get involved in business affairs. This is a family rule and cannot be done."
Break it with me. If you want to print books and sell them, go and do it yourself, I won't interfere!"
Li Mu couldn't laugh or cry: "Give me all the money?"
"I'll give it to you, I don't want this kind of money!"
This person, nine out of ten, cannot escape the law of 'True Fragrance'. Li Mu has never seen many people in his life who really don't care about money. Kong Yingda is one of them, but Li Mu still wanted to give it a try and said: "Old man
Kong, this is not a small amount of money, it should be at least tens of thousands of dollars, are you sure you don’t want it?”
Kong Yingda did not hesitate: "No!"
"Hey!" Li Mu raised his thumb and said, "Books still have to be printed and sold, but you don't want the money, and neither do I. I'll build a library for you!"