Ye Ningyu claimed to be seriously injured and was bedridden. Not many people in the Ye family knew about this. Qinglian didn't get the news, but she noticed it herself because she saw the eldest girl's wound. There was indeed an injury there, but

It was just a scratch on the skin. Qinglian didn't say much. He just asked the people in the hospital to take good care of him as he did last time when the eldest girl was seriously injured. There should be no mistakes. In the past two days, Ye Ningyu didn't go out. To be precise, Ye Ningyu didn't go out.

, she did not leave the Ye Mansion in public. However, she still went to Hemingxuan through the secret passage from the study. Hemingxuan was still doing very well, and shopkeeper Lin usually liked to stay on the second floor.

He was happy when he saw the silver walking back and forth downstairs...oh no, the walking diners. Although the money did not go into his own pocket, he was still happy. Shopkeeper Lin has some business talents. In just five years,

Over time, the size of Hemingxuan has grown much larger. In the first year, the net profit was 50,000 taels, and in the second year, it was 80,000 taels. It doubled every year for the next three years. Last year, he actually made 300,000 taels. Sometimes

Shopkeeper Lin doubted himself. If he hadn't been injured before the battle and the general had given him the opportunity to be the shopkeeper, his business acumen would have been buried. Ye Ningyu sat in the room, looked at Shopkeeper Lin and said solemnly, "

Uncle Lin, how many people in the Ye family army are there who have retreated from the formation like you?"

Ye Yongchang has always led troops with strict discipline, but he is also famous for protecting his shortcomings. Anyone who is injured before the battle and can no longer fight, has a single child at home, or cannot stay in the military camp for other reasons, in addition to the silver coins given by the army, he will personally

In the name of giving some supplies, some gave them money directly, while others bought land and houses for them. Shopkeeper Lin and Butler Fang, who were extremely trustworthy, arranged for them to continue working. Shopkeeper Lin thought for a while and then said, "Captain Lieutenant."

There are more than a dozen of them. Besides me and Lao Fang, there are three others who are above the rank of captain, and there are even more soldiers."

Ye Ningyu nodded and said, "The other three captains, does Uncle Lin know where they are now?"

Shopkeeper Lin thought about it again, "There was a man who General Ye later recommended to the Ministry of War, and is now the Secretary of the Ministry of War. I don't know about the other two, so I have to ask about it." Then I can trouble Uncle Lin to help me find out. If there are more than ten

It would be best if the captain could also find out."

Shopkeeper Lin didn't ask why and just said yes. "The money Hemingxuan has earned over the years..." Shopkeeper Lin heard the eldest girl interrogating the accounts and said hurriedly: "Young lady, you want to clear the account? I'll have someone bring out the account book."

Ye Ningyu shook his head, "No, I've seen the accounts that Uncle Lin sent me in June. I just want to say that Hemingxuan's business has been good these past two years. Why doesn't Uncle Lin take advantage of this to expand the business?"

Shopkeeper Lin was stunned. The scale of Hemingxuan was already a rare large restaurant in Dadu. The eldest girl also said that she wanted to expand. Could it be that she wanted to open a branch? Ye Ningyu took a map of Dadu and circled it.

There were three places. Shopkeeper Lin took a look and didn't understand. Ye Ningyu pointed to two of the circles and said, "Silk, tea."

Shopkeeper Lin was stunned, "Wha...what?"

Did he hear it correctly? The eldest girl was talking about silk and tea? Silk was not a product of the Yu State, but was obtained from the Liang State. Today there are only two silk shops in the capital, and the people behind them are all run by officials.

Moreover, the price of silk is high, let alone ordinary people, even officials cannot buy excellent materials. If you deal in silk, you will probably lose all your money. There is also tea, which is expensive, and no ordinary people will drink tea. The situation

Just like silk. "For these two places, Uncle Lin can use Hemingxuan's money to open stores. If it's not enough, I will make up for the rest."

Shopkeeper Lin was shocked again. The girl didn't look like she was acting on a whim, but...does she really understand business? As if she could see Shopkeeper Lin's considerations, Ye Ning said, "Uncle Lin, just do it.

By March, silk and tea will become hot-selling items in most cities, and we will strive to open the first private silk and tea shop."

Seeing the serious expression on Ye Ningyu's face, shopkeeper Lin couldn't help but feel a surge of passion in his heart. It was strange that the eldest girl didn't give him any reason, but he actually felt that what the eldest girl said would come true. "Then here...

Shopkeeper Lin pointed to the third circle she drew. "The branch of Hemingxuan."

"ah?"

Shopkeeper Lin was stunned again. He could clearly see from the first two circles that the silk shop was located on Changping Street. Many fifth- to third-grade officials lived here, and there were many ladies and ladies, so there was no need to worry about selling silk. The tea shop was in Wenzhou.

Xing Street, in addition to some official households living on this street, there are also many institutions such as the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Hanlin Academy, and the Imperial College. They are all scholars and nobles, and tea can also be sold. But the third circle is in Zhengxing

Street, there are many people living here, and it is close to the residences of several princes. Did you say that Hemingxuan is a restaurant for the common people? Naturally, shopkeeper Lin would not understand Ye Ningyu's intention of opening a branch here.

She didn't use this store to make money. But she couldn't explain too much to shopkeeper Lin. She only said, "Uncle Lin, don't worry, this place will become prosperous in the future."

Shopkeeper Lin looked at the three locations carefully, and couldn't help but start to make calculations in his mind. Just now the eldest girl said that within March, silk and tea will become hot-selling items in Dadu, so these stores will have to sell them within three months.

Open it. This is a big deal. Although shopkeeper Lin has various doubts in his heart, he still decides to trust the eldest girl. Xu Hemingxuan has not expanded its scale for a long time. He has more than enough energy to take care of this place. Shopkeeper Lin is very motivated at the moment.

It was perfect. He had already planned in his mind how to set up shop and how to recruit people. Speaking of Ye Mansion, the mourning hall had been set up at home for more than 20 days. The servants were guessing when the Marquis would be buried, but they did not dare to ask. Ye Yonghe

, Ye Yongde was allowed to rest at home for a few days. During these two days, he did not have to go to morning pilgrimage or go to work. After all, this was the first time since the incident in Ye Mansion that the Ye family had appeared in front of Ye Yong's soul in such an order. Of course,

In addition to Ye Ningyu, Butler Fang suddenly came to report that King Yong was here, saying that he came to pay homage to Ye Yongchang and to visit Ye Ningyu. Last time King Yong came to pay homage, everyone in the Ye family saw it. So this time

It was true that he came to visit Ye Ningyu, and everyone knew it. Ye Yonghe welcomed King Yong into the hospital. He knew that his niece was not seriously injured, so he sent someone to Qiushui Hospital to ask if it was convenient for Ye Ningyu to see King Yong.

As soon as the news reached Qiushuiyuan, Qinglian panicked. Others didn't know it, but she knew that the eldest girl was not in the house at this time. Qinglian didn't know about the secret passage in the study, only that Ye Ningyu left secretly.

For a while, she didn't know how to notify the eldest girl and ask her to come back quickly. Qinglian calmed down and thought to himself. Just follow the eldest girl's previous attitude and send the message. King Yong would still forcefully break into Qiushuiyuan.
Chapter completed!