Because of what happened that night, Xiao Zhenji has not dared to come to see her sister in the past two days for fear of running into her brother-in-law.
Cai Yan also complained a lot about Wei Cheng because of this incident, but she felt sweet and expectant in her heart. At least she knew what her husband had in mind... If it hadn't been for taking a bath with her sister that night, I'm afraid...
This morning Cai Yan was studying with her aunt. Although she had already married into the Wei family, she was a serious child with zero practical experience. She was both looking forward to and afraid of it.
Although my aunt is not the biological mother, she has always treated the Cai Yan sisters as her own. She gave birth to a son and a daughter to Cai Yong. They are still in their prime years. The two younger brothers and sisters are very good and stay in the house reading and writing all day long.
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In the yard, the mother and daughter sat opposite each other. When they learned about Cai Yan's purpose, the aunt was surprised at first and then understood. The surprise was because Cai Yan had been married to the Wei family for a long time, so how could he still be a baby? The understanding was because she learned that Wei Cheng was seriously ill.
The initial recovery is normal.
Cai Yan secretly glanced at the courtyard door and took out two porcelain bottles from his sleeves, one about the size of a palm. After unscrewing the cork, a scent of milk mixed with flowers hit his nostrils.
"What is this?" my aunt asked curiously.
Cai Yan whispered: "This milk-scented one is a shower gel, which is easier to use than soap and is good for the skin. Also, this bottle is a shampoo. My husband said it smells of roses, but I smell it like red roses. Maybe
It’s just a different title, let’s see if Auntie likes it.”
The aunt found it very rare, so she took it, smelled it, poured a little on her hand, and asked curiously: "Is this the bathing thing they replaced at your place?"
Cai Yan shook his head and said with some complacency: "What aunts and girls want is soap, which is eliminated by men. On weekdays, we can only use it to clean our hands and wash clothes. Now we use these two kinds, aunt
If you like it, I will ask my husband to make more and send it to you later."
"This..." Auntie was a little surprised, "I heard them say that a hairpin can't be exchanged for a piece of soap. Your toilet water is better than soap, isn't it more valuable? You should take it back quickly, if I let my uncle know about it.
, the relationship between you and your husband is not good."
Cai Yan was stunned for a moment, knowing that her aunt had misunderstood, so she hurriedly explained: "My aunt treats my two sisters as if they were her own children. My husband also knows this. These two bottles were given to my aunt by my husband."
The aunt's expression changed, she looked at Cai Yan and asked in a low voice: "Sister Yan, do you have something to say?"
Cai Yan pursed his lips, as if he had something to hide. After hesitating for a while, he said, "My aunt's family has been in business for generations. I was thinking that the soap must be a best-seller. If it can..."
My aunt's surname is Fan, and her family has been in business since the Western Han Dynasty. Their civil and military achievements are passed down from generation to generation, and their family is a merchant family. Although their reputation is relatively poor, they are also numerous big landowners and tycoons in Guanzhong.
Although she is a woman, she has had a certain sense of business since she was a child. However, she knows that she is just a concubine and must be careful when dealing with the Cai Yan sisters, let alone the Cai family's aunts and uncles.
Therefore, when everyone else went to replace their soaps yesterday, Aunt Fan did not go, but stayed at home to support her husband and raise her children as usual.
At this time, Cai Yan took the initiative to come to the door, and she had to treat it with caution.
After hesitating for a while, she asked: "Did Sister Yan want to take care of my uncle's worries, or did my uncle... ask you to do this?"
This point is very important. No matter what, Cai Yan is only the daughter-in-law of the second master of the Wei family, and cannot represent the Wei family or Wei Cheng.
A trace of depression flashed across Cai Yan's face, and he said truthfully: "I made my own decision. I just wanted to do something for my husband."
Aunt Fan stared at Cai Yan for a while, and finally sighed leisurely and said: "Okay, then you can tell Auntie how much stock there is of this soap and what are its peculiarities. It is best to send some samples. My aunt can help you inquire about sales."
"Auntie, you are going to help me!" Cai Yan was surprised and happy.
Aunt Fan nodded helplessly and said: "I can understand your mood now. When I first joined Cai's family, I was also anxious and wanted to do something to prove myself. It was only later that I discovered that I actually knew nothing about anything. If you don't do it, it will be the greatest help to your father."
Cai Yan agreed and said: "Yes, this time dad only brought my aunt to Beijing, which proves that the person dad trusts the most is none other than my aunt, hehe."
Aunt Fan smiled and shook her head. She knew what her value was. There were many Fan shops in Luoyang. These shops sold a variety of goods. Their target customers ranged from princes and nobles to ordinary people, and they were connected together. Zhang Information Network, Cai Yong brought him to Beijing, most likely because he was eyeing his own intelligence system.
It just so happened that Aunt Fan had been curious about soap for a long time and had used it once. She knew that this product would definitely become popular. When she came to Beijing this time, she felt that soap might be a big help to help her break into the upper class ladies. In a small circle, more useful information can be found out from behind the scenes.
"I just don't know the cost and difficulty of making this soap. If the quantity is too small, I'm afraid I'll offend someone before I can open up the market..." Aunt Fan felt that she needed to have a good talk with her uncle.
Wei Cheng was sifting herbs in the yard. When he heard Aunt Fan's intention, he said with a smile: "Don't worry, Auntie, since it is Yan'er's wish, then I will go back and prepare two thousand yuan, um, five thousand, is it enough? Not enough." You tell me the number."
"Five thousand? Soap?" Aunt Fan was stunned. Didn't she say that soap is very rare?
Wei Cheng looked at Cai Yan, whose eyes were also widened, and said with a doting look on his face: "It's rare that my Yan'er wants to do something. As her husband, I must give my full support. Auntie, don't be embarrassed. If it's not enough, I will We can supply goods here at any time.”
"Husband!" Cai Yan's eyes were filled with tears and she was extremely moved.
Aunt Fan couldn't help but envy Cai Yan.
Wei Cheng just heard Cai Yan say that he wanted to make money by selling soap, so he said his full support without hesitation. He didn't ask what Cai Yan's specific plan was, and he didn't worry about whether Cai Yan would pay compensation. If two thousand didn't work, he would just five thousand. , I made it clear that I am not afraid that you will lose, but I am afraid that you will be unhappy.
The gossips in the family used to say that this uncle was short-lived and was not good to Sister Yan, and that Sister Yan would be a widow sooner or later if she married him. No matter how many unpleasant words she said, she had never heard them.
However, now that she saw it with her own eyes, she felt envious.
Being able to marry such a man is something that many women never dare to hope for in their lives.
Looking at the couple in front of her, Aunt Fan was sincerely moved.
"The first batch only requires 500 soap bars. While the master is in Beijing this time, I will help Sister Yan explore the market first. If the sales are good, we will replenish the goods then." Aunt Fan said with a smile.
Wei Cheng looked at Cai Yan who was moved to tears and said: "Since it is Yan'er's business, I will discuss it with Yan'er. I will be responsible for the supply and not participate in the management, haha."
Cai Yan clenched her fists and said, "Don't worry, husband, I will definitely help you earn a lot of gold."