"Tsk, look at Yun Mengtian and all the Xiao family shops. The imperial concubine and Wang Ting are really powerful allies."
"Brother Han, you used to say that your cousin's qualifications were mediocre. How much of this were you lying with your eyes open?"
"Brother Han, I asked you why the imperial concubine keeps summoning me recently. It turns out that she not only wants to borrow my name, but also wants to cooperate with me!"
"Brother Han, the noble concubine..."
At the dinner table in Prince Ye's Mansion, Lin Jiayan didn't have the temperament of a gentleman at all. As soon as he sat down, he started chatting with Feng Yehan.
And whenever he opened his mouth, he couldn't help but mention Xiao Xiruo, who had been summoning him all the time recently.
Ever since Feng Yehan and Feng Wuyan teamed up to act, the two of them rarely interacted with each other, and in order to reassure the old foxes in the court, all their interactions were for the purpose of fighting.
They were "fighting", and Lin Jiayan and Xiao Xiruo wanted to mediate. This was a normal process, but they forced Lin Jiayan to become a noble concubine...
Feng Yehan's hand holding the silver chopsticks tightened slightly, and the displeasure between his brows was obvious.
How many days has it been?
The imperial concubine who opens her mouth and shuts her mouth has always had this guy eating and drinking in his house since childhood. When had she ever seen him be so considerate to her?
Could it be that he is...
"Hey! What's the expression on your face? I just feel that I have met the imperial concubine so late that I deserve to make money together! She is eager to hang herself on the emperor's tree with a crooked neck. I can't resist it.
…”
Lin Jiayan didn't know why he was so anxious to explain to Feng Yehan. Anyway, he didn't want the other party to misunderstand.
Seeing that the young man was obviously anxious and wanted to show off the Chu-He-Han world in front of himself and Xiao Xiruo, Feng Yehan finally smiled and shook his head.
"Why do you want money all of a sudden? You were never like this before."
Lin Jiayan was born in the Ningguo Marquis Mansion, and can be regarded as a long-established family in Dayan.
As one of the founding fathers of the People's Republic of China, the Lin family has produced eighteen Jinshi and three cabinet ministers. It can be said that no family in the ancient Yanjing City was more glorious than the Lin family.
However, the extremes of things must reverse, and the moon waxes and wanes. Excessive prosperity will not only breed moths in your home, but will also make the heavenly family more wary of you.
Therefore, by the generation of Grandpa Lin Jiayan, the Lin family had been suppressed many times by the emperor because of the worms in the family, so that they had no choice but to keep a letter on their bodies to report to their old age.
His grandfather dismissed all of his descendants, leaving his father alone.
Since then, the number of people in Ningguohou's mansion has been thin, and now his father, Ningguohou, is the only one serving in the court, and his official rank is only the fourth rank, so he is still an idle errand.
I remember that his brother Lin Zhan had great literary talents and won the Jinshi at a young age.
But his father said that in today's world, it is best for the Lin family to be idle, weak and independent, so that no matter how the situation in the court changes, whether the Hua Party comes to power or King Qi wins, they can live in peace and stability.
So his brother married the princess and became a prince-in-law with only a sinecure.
But he, who was idle all day long, became the young prince of the Hou family.
In the eyes of outsiders, their Ningguo Marquis Mansion may really be on the verge of collapse.
After all, even his eldest sister-in-law, the most noble Princess An Ning, Feng Wanning, is just a daughter whom the Queen Mother does not like.
"Years ago, my grandfather's wise and wise strategy of protecting himself saved the Lin family. However, since the old man's death, the government has changed twice, and the Lin family has long lost its original glory. If this continues, all they can do is sit back and rest."
Lin Jiayan curled his lips and said to Feng Yehan helplessly:
"The imperial concubine was right what she said that day. No matter who becomes the emperor in the future, our Lin family will all be ministers. We can only win favor or lose favor when we are high officials. I don't have the talent to help the world. I can use some money to ensure that the Lin family is popular and has a hot drink."
It’s still okay.”
Hearing this, Feng Yehan's mouth twitched, and he said in his heart, "You want money, Brother Han, can I still short-change you?"
Lin Jiayan obviously saw his thoughts and immediately said with disapproval:
"The imperial concubine has said that we must be self-reliant! Do you understand? Labor is the most glorious thing! You can help me if you want, just give me money, and I will give you half of my 40% share."
So in the end, Feng Yehan was defrauded of a large sum of money in a confused manner, and all he had left in his hand was a deed that said 20% of the shares of "Chongyan Pavilion".
Okay, he knows, this guy is just here to defraud him of his money...
At the same time, Feng Wuyan in the Yangxin Hall also held the contract in his hand, with a hint of amusement in his peach blossom eyes.
20% of the shares?
For him?
"Well, as long as Your Majesty puts your seal on it, we can do business together. You and your cousin will provide the money, and the young Marquis and I will do the work."
Beside the bed, a girl in a brocade white dress smiled lightly, and her eyes were lively like a little white-furred fox waiting for food.
Yes, the bad rabbit turned into a good fox. It was fun to make him angry before, but now he is better, knowing that he is rich.
"If you want money, just tell me. Why do you still need to find Feng Yehan and Lin Jiayan? Besides, the Beiliang Cavalry is not short of food now, so you should be able to save money, right?"
Feng Wuyan leaned on the soft pillow and waited quietly for Xiao Xiruo's reply.
With her constant company these past few days, the hysteria he had accumulated for many days has almost dissipated.
And as the two of them came into contact more and more frequently, Xiao Xiruo was no longer as cautious with him as before.
"There is no shortage of food, but what about logistical support? After several years of fierce fighting, many things in the army should have been replaced long ago. I also have to make the cotton-padded clothes for the end of this year earlier. Oh! And my brother's wife Ben
...Well, I still need to save some betrothal gifts for my brother. As poor as our Duke’s mansion is, which young lady would be willing to be my sister-in-law..."
As soon as money was mentioned, Xiao Xiruo's little face immediately turned bitter.
The Xiao family is poor!
Raising troops is really expensive!
Regardless of the small success of her few stores in the capital, they were able to cover the Xiao family's expenses in the short term, allowing the Xiao family and his son to negotiate terms with the court.
But as she showed her talents, the aristocratic families in Beijing began to suppress her business intentionally or unintentionally.
Her business will not go bankrupt, but it will be impossible to make as much money as before.
After all, she doesn't sell that many medicines.
And once she cuts off the supply to Beiliang, the Xiao family will become passive again.
After all, what the Xiao family now relies on is that she first supplies what they need, and then turns around to ask for money from the court.
Because as long as the imperial court cannot control the Xiao family, they will have to make up for the Xiao family later.
"I have thought about it. Mr. Lin Xiaohou is a well-connected person. Let him handle the business of opening the store, while I will hide behind the scenes and develop my skills. Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely not let you lose money!"
Xiao Xiruo looked at Feng Wuyan with bright eyes, as if she was seeing the God of Wealth.
She knew that Feng Wuyan was not short of money and would definitely help her.
Even with their current relationship, it is possible for Feng Wuyan to be given nothing.
But she, Xiao Xiruo, is a principled person. Let’s do business and make money together!
Finally, Feng Wuyan rubbed her head and covered her handprint honestly.
Xiao Xiruo's thoughts at the moment are as follows:
Done!
All dragged down!
If I'm unlucky, Feng Wuyan, Feng Yehan, Lin Xiaohou, one by one, how can you still ignore me? This chapter has been completed!