221. Chapter 222
All afternoon, Xiao Jing was thinking about Yun Luo's words, now that the New Year has passed, Shangguan Lanxue and Chu Xinran will be in line with each other soon, Xiao Jing is worried about them at the same time, Xiao Jing is worried about herself at the same time, after the New Year, March is the day of the draft, it just so happens that the two are almost the same age, and they just caught up with the draft after the draft, and now the two of them have not yet decided on a relationship, and their names will definitely be selected in the roster......
Although the emperor said that he could go out of the palace and marry freely when Chu Xinran was enthroned, it would be helpless if he was chosen, and the queen's eyes had been staring at her, so Xiao Jing couldn't help but worry! It's enough to have a business cloud to go in, so why bother to take a few more sisters?
"Miss, if it's really like what the lord of Yunluo said, the prince should be able to make some moves, you don't have to worry~" Suiyu looked at Xiao Jing's slightly frowning brows, and couldn't help but comfort herself, since she knew Xiao Jing, Xiao Jing has not really lived a day of relaxation, every day is either worried about this or that thing, forever endless, but the burden on her shoulders at a young age is heavier than anyone else.
"Even so, I'm afraid this matter has been germinating in the queen mother's heart for a long time, even if the prince has exercised, it is because of me...... But I'm afraid that my cousin and Xinran's side won't go so smoothly......" Xiao Jing didn't worry about herself, but was anxious for Shangguan Lanxue and Chu Xinran, the day of the draft was still some time before Xiao Jing and Ji, once every three years, she couldn't catch up this time, but Chu Xinran and Shangguan Lanxue were not so lucky, plus the Queen Mother had been throwing an olive branch to the Zhongyong Marquis Mansion, but the Zhongyong Marquis Mansion pretended not to understand, and couldn't clearly refuse and couldn't be happy to catch it, I'm afraid this kind of ending won't last long, and now the Queen Mother still has patience, if the patience is exhausted, Then Shangguan Lanxue's life will be over.
"Miss Shangguan looks dignified, I'm afraid it's really hard to escape this festival if you have a rich and noble appearance, Miss, you still have to think more about yourself!" Mama Wang had to remind Xiao Jing.
"What Mama said is, but there is still a long time before I and Ji, although the Queen Mother is interested, but it will have to wait for the draft, and if the emperor has been favoring Sister Yun alone, then the Queen Mother will definitely not let me enter the palace directly, it must be to let me try to see if the emperor has that heart, Sister Yun has a piece of the pie, so think about it, Sister Yun must be embattled in the palace, indifferent to her, even if she doesn't care about anything, she has to fight for the family, her situation in the palace is closely related to the business, I'm afraid it's ......" Xiao Jing didn't dare to think about the next thing, nor did she dare to say it, rubbing her temples...... The instinct is extremely tired......
"Miss...... If you're afraid of the cold, don't sit by the window~" Xiao Jing is not in good health, although she has always been conditioned, but this body is too bad, and she doesn't want to go out in winter, but Xiao Jing likes to sit by the window and think, and over time, her body is getting worse and worse, and she keeps shouting tired when she gets up in the morning, afraid that she will catch the cold.
Shuang'er and a few people served Xiao Jing to lie down on the bed, and when they woke up, it was already afternoon, and they went out after using some pastries.
Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year, the street is very lively, the people are in groups of three or five to drink tea and chat, reminiscing about the past year, looking forward to the new year, everyone hopes that the new year can bring good luck, a healthy family, smooth sailing.
Although it is the New Year, the shops of the Xiao family have already opened to welcome new customers.
The ladies will choose to buy new clothes and jewelry in the New Year, looking extravagant, hoping for good luck throughout the year, wearing red and green patterns in an endless stream, because in the New Year, Xiao Jing also drew a lot of patterns, so that the garment workshop made the first batch of new clothes according to the patterns and styles, which were placed on the first day of the New Year, that is, today.
Seeing that the clothing shop was overcrowded and lively at the moment, Xiao Jing knew that it had achieved great results.
Stepping into the clothing shop, many people gathered around, pointing and discussing.
The shopkeeper on a cold day was sweating profusely, facing a room full of guests, and he didn't know how to explain.
In Xixia City, few people know that this clothing workshop is the Xiao family's industry, so there are no taboos.
"Look, how big the shelves are in this clothing workshop, this New Year's is to hear that the clothing workshop has made new clothes, and the patterns and styles are good, so I came in a hurry, but what did the shopkeeper say now? Didn't even say there was any? Could it be that I, a poor people, have no money and can't afford to buy your clothes? A sharp-toothed lady crossed her waist with her hands on her waist, looking at the shopkeeper sneeringly, looking like she was dressed in rich and new clothes, wearing gold and silver and full of beads, she should be a businessman, that is, Xiao Jing often said nouveau riche......
"This lady, please listen to my explanation! This batch of new clothes with styles and patterns is newly made by our owner, adding up to just a few, all of them have been sold out, if you want a new one, I'm afraid you have to wait for a while, you better go back and wait! The shopkeeper patiently explained, but still couldn't get the woman's understanding, only to see her snort, looking quite unreasonable, "Hmph~ Speaking of which, isn't it bullying us little people?" I can't get the price of the bubble cup? ”
"I don't know where I snubbed this lady? Why get angry? Tell me to hear it and see if I, a little woman, can solve it? Xiao Jing was dressed in blue, combed her hair in a simple bun, and ordered a few beaded flowers, fresh and elegant, as indifferent as ever.
The shopkeeper of the "...... of the owner" hurriedly greeted him, and was extremely happy to see Xiao Jing, this woman was really difficult to deal with, saying that she wanted to buy the new clothes, but as soon as the new clothes came out, they were immediately robbed, and there was still a surplus to sell to her, but no matter how she explained this woman, she just didn't listen, and she designated this clothing shop to watch people do business, and only sold it to high-ranking officials and nobles, looking down on their ordinary people, provoking a lot of customers to watch, affecting the business.
"Hmph...... Which dignitary am I to be your host, it turns out to be just a yellow-haired girl who has not dried up, and she still selects guests like this, do you know how many catties and taels you have? When the woman saw Xiao Jing, she sneered, and her face was proud, as if she had seen a clown who was a little shorter than herself.
At this moment, Sui Yu walked behind Xiao Jing and whispered a few words, Xiao Jing immediately understood, nodded slightly, walked to the opposite side of the woman, the corners of her mouth rose, her face was a little disdainful, she took the hand stove from Shuang'er's hand, and immediately felt a lot warmer.
The woman saw that Xiao Jing didn't speak, thinking that she was afraid of something, and she was aggressive, "Look, it's clear that we don't do the business of our ordinary people, this door is open, and even select guests, I saw it today, Mrs. Shangshu, who lives in the south of the city, bought new clothes as soon as she entered the door, and the shopkeeper nodded and hoisted like a grandson, why didn't I come here?" Look, isn't this a high and a low? Isn't it? ”
"Yes! Oh, yes! The people around pointed and pointed at the clothes shop, and looked at Xiao Jing's gaze with a little contempt.
"Are you done?" After a long time, Xiao Jing looked at the woman, her black and white eyes seemed to be able to speak, infinitely mocking.
The woman was shocked, this little girl found out her life experience so quickly, I'm afraid it's not simple~
"How?" In the end, she still looked at Xiao Jing boldly, but her face was slightly flustered.
"Everyone opens the door to do business, naturally whoever has the ability will enter the house to buy new clothes, why should the Ledong family be so aggressive? If you like new clothes, you can come to me directly, although the little woman is not talented, she also knows what is called courtesy, as for what to see people doing business, it is absolutely nothing, my family is not only in this street to do clothing business, plus silk thread fang, cloth shops and restaurants, which place does not have the habit of seeing people doing business, as long as there are goods, as long as customers sincerely want to buy, it is not impossible for my clothing workshop to adjust the price, why should Ledongjia come to slander? The two are opposite the door, this bows and doesn't see too much, aren't the Ledong family afraid of bumping into shyness? Xiao Jing's voice was soft and smiling, but her eyes were unquestionably firm.
"This ......" the woman looked at Xiao Jing, she couldn't say anything wrong, but her family opened a ready-to-wear shop opposite, originally wanted to open the door on the first day of the New Year to ask for a good fortune, who knew that this clothing shop also opened the door, took out a lot of novel clothes to attract customers, who knew that everyone went to his house, his own store was deserted, a new clothes could not be sold and had to come to the door to see, who knew that all the clothes were sold, the shopkeeper just closed the door and was ready to go home for dinner, how mocking.
"Each batch of new clothes is in quantity, not more and not less, with special patterns and embroidered hair, good times and good power, so the price of clothes is also higher, so most of them are sold to noble ladies, so it is inevitable that the Ledong family misunderstood. The second batch of new clothes will be out in two months, so let's go back and wait for the good news! In the end, Xiao Jing also gave the woman a step to do business on the same street, which was normal to avoid bumps and bumps.
The woman saw that there were steps, so she wisely went down the steps, "I see, I thought this clothing shop was not our business!" I also look at the beautiful and festive patterns, so I buy one and wear it back. ”
"Then the next batch of goods comes out, I will definitely let the shopkeeper send it to Ledongjia first, and make amends to you!" Xiao Jing smiled slightly, bowed, and gave her enough face.
"Thank you." The woman returned the salute and walked out of the dresshouse.
Xiao Jing looked at her back and frowned slightly.
"Owner, don't you know, as soon as this dress comes out, it will be snatched up immediately, and I don't know when the second batch will be released?" The shopkeeper saw that the woman was gone, and the crowd dispersed, and immediately excitedly reported the situation to Xiao Jing.
Xiao Jing naturally guessed this result a long time ago, and nodded slightly, "I just said that it will be in two months, and I am not going to give birth on a large scale, the noble lady who buys clothes is originally to buy a fresh, if it is a pile of piles, who else will buy them?" ”
The shopkeeper thought about Xiao Jing's words and felt that it was reasonable, so he nodded yes.
Xiao Jing looked at the empty shop, but she also felt empty in her heart, and led a few maids out of the store again.