Chapter 274: The Porcelain Business
This is really exciting news. Caiyu was very happy and said, "Why haven't you heard of such a big thing before?" Why are your aunts so confused, why don't you send a message to the family, sir, Madame doesn't know how happy she is to know the news. ”
As soon as Cui Dai heard this, the smile on her face was gone, and she showed a sad look, and said, "Speaking of this, I originally had to be alone with Miss Mingzhu." ”
Mingzhu hurriedly asked, "Who?" ”
Cui Dai said: "At the beginning, my aunt heard that Miss Mingzhu and Miss Wen Hui had a sister who was personally called to go to Mrs. Hu to learn medicine, so I thought about borrowing this sister who knew medical skills from Miss Mingzhu for a while, but I didn't know if it would work?" ”
The people in this room are all smart people, and they immediately heard that the problem was coming, and it was a great joy to be pregnant, not only did they not tell their families, but they also had to borrow a maid who knew how to heal from a friend, which would be strange if there was no problem.
Wen Hui narrowed her eyes slightly, and a cold light appeared in her eyes and said, "Is your aunt in a bad situation in the house?" ”
Cui Dai hesitated for a moment, and suddenly remembered in her heart that her master often said that as long as she relied on Wen Hui, she could keep herself, and these words were too much, and they had been deeply imprinted in Cui Dai's mind. At this moment, Cui Dai thought about it, and said: "Last month, the court came to reward, and our county prince became a prince." The prince and the princess were overjoyed, and gave us many things. At the same time, the three provinces south of the Yangtze River and some nobles in the capital have either come to congratulate in person, or send people to congratulate with gifts, the house is very busy, and the princess's day of giving birth is approaching, it is inevitable to be tired. The care was not so thoughtful, so we took advantage of the loophole for our aunt, and we didn't drink this decoction of avoiding children a few times. Then, the princess gave birth to a little son. This is even more joyful, more people have come to congratulate, the princess is weak after giving birth, and she has to struggle to take care of these affairs. More negligent management, our aunt drank even less of the child-avoiding decoction, as soon as the princess came out of confinement, the aunt found out that she was pregnant, so she thought of coming to Miss Mingzhu to borrow a sister who knows medical skills to serve. Before, my aunt also thought about borrowing it from Miss Wen Hui, but she was afraid that Miss Wen Hui's people would not come back in Shanghai. ”
Wen Hui understood now. Caiyu saw that Wen Hui's face was not good, so she said, "This is also normal." Large households. Before the main room conceived an heir, they had to pour the concubines and the concubines into the concubine soup. The eldest son of the output of this province is a concubine, which disrupts the order. ”
Wen Hui couldn't understand these ancient rules, but just felt that Yaozhen was her friend. It's just that I feel angry in my heart and say, "I see." Sister Mingzhu's maid can't be borrowed, this is to be married, and she will be married in a few days, so borrow me first. There are a lot of people available around me. Qiubi, you go back and talk to Cuiqiao, let Cuiqiao clean up, and prepare to go to the palace for a while, so that she can serve Aunt Yaozhen. ”
Qiu Bi at the door hurriedly came in and agreed.
Cui Dai was overjoyed, this was more ideal than she thought before, and she hurriedly crawled on the ground and thanked Wen Hui.
Wen Hui and Caiyu asked about Yaozhen's other situation, and then let Cui Dai go, after all, it's not good for a maid to come out for a long time.
After Cui Dai left, Caiyu and Qiaozhen were a little unhappy, and it was not easy to be a concubine. Caiyu was worried about this matter in her heart, and hurriedly said goodbye, preparing to hurry back to the house to tell the Wang family the news, and there were many things to prepare.
As soon as Caiyu left, Qiaozhen was about to leave, but suddenly remembered something, so she said to Wen Hui: "I originally thought that I would go to your house in two days to see you and talk to you about this again, but I didn't expect to meet here today, so I'll tell you first." ”
Wen Hui hurriedly asked, "What's the matter?" ”
Qiao Zhen smiled and said, "That's the case, don't I take care of the affairs of the family?" I found that our family's porcelain sales had declined somewhat, and when I asked, I found out that our porcelain business had declined due to the impact of the Northern War. I remembered that many porcelain merchants went to Shanghai to start sea trade, and porcelain was the most popular, and the profit was several times. It's a pity that we started late, and there is no way, I heard this, and remembered that the sea trade is not what you do? How can I say that there is no way, so I want to ask you. ”
Wen Hui smiled when she heard it and said: "Porcelain is the most profitable in maritime trade. It would be nice for you to prepare early. But it's not too late, let me tell you, now in Shanghai, the porcelain business has been monopolized by a few big porcelain dealers, but it's not without a way, as long as the porcelain you produce is different from others, there must be a market, maybe better than what they do. ”
Qiaozhen hurriedly asked: "How to produce different porcelain?" ”
Wen Hui said: "This is also simple, because the sea trade has just begun, so everyone does not know the preferences of overseas people in these countries, but simply sell their own products, but it is not the most in line with the aesthetics of overseas people, so if you can produce porcelain that meets the aesthetics of overseas people, it must sell better than other porcelain." ”
Qiao Zhen thought about it, and asked, "What do overseas people like?" ”
Moon Hui said: "Now the sea trade is only three countries, Silla, Goguryeo, and Wa. Both Silla and Goguryeo like bright colors, preferably pure colors, and the Wa Kingdom is even simpler, and they like cherry blossom patterns the most, and if you have cherry blossom patterns on your porcelain, it is not only easy to sell, but also sells at a high price. ”
Qiao Zhen hurriedly said: "Oh, yes, the things you gave me are all cherry blossom patterns, they are all beautiful, this is simple, I took out those things, called the craftsmen at home to come over, and made them according to them, or just make more cherry blossom patterns according to this style." It's just that you said that Goguryeo and Silla like the solid color and gorgeous pattern, I'm not sure yet. ”
Wen Hui said: "This is not difficult, you can first make the appearance that the Japanese country likes." These beautiful cherry blossom patterns are also popular in Silla and Goguryeo. Moreover, let me tell you, your biggest market in the future should be in the Wa Kingdom, because the people of Goguryeo and Silla are poor and have limited things to buy, and the Wa Kingdom is different, where there is a lot of silver, a large population, a lot of nobles, a lot of rich people, and they all love vassal elegance, and these porcelain with cherry blossom patterns will definitely sell well. You make it first, and then transport it to Shanghai City, find your big sister, she is in charge of the fleet, first let her give you a position in my fleet, and wait until the future, after your overseas porcelain business grows, you will find your big sister to buy sea vessels, buy routes, I believe, sister-in-law will give you a very low internal price. You guys, it's hard not to get rich, but you are even more of a noble person of the Cao family. ”
Qiaozhen was also attracted by the scene depicted by Wen Hui. laughed. A few more gossip. Qiaozhen hurriedly said goodbye, it was not early, as a daughter-in-law, where could she stay outside for so long?
After she left, Wen Hui sighed: "This person, once you get married, you are so unfree, it's really boring." ”
Mingzhu said: "Yes, look at them, how tired they are, I suddenly don't want to get married." ”
Wen Hui was taken aback and said, "Oh, don't say this, if Brother Liu knows, he won't be angry and take a knife to cut me?" ”
Mingzhu was amused. Wen Hui said: "I know, you are a premarital phobia, but don't worry, you are different from them, you are married, but you are serving your mother-in-law for a short time, maybe less than a month, your father-in-law and mother-in-law are going back to the capital, you will still live in this house in the future, or stay with Aunt Hu, just one more brother Liu, and you don't have to serve your mother-in-law, and you don't have to make rules, there are a lot." ”
Mingzhu thought about it, and said with a smile: "I don't know where you got so many strange words, what is premarital phobia, but I'm really a little scared, but to tell you this, I'm just serving my mother-in-law for such a short time, it doesn't matter." Hey, probably Ah Yuan can stay in Jiangnan for three or five years, I'll get away with these three or five years first, and when I return to the capital in the future, I want to live the same life as them. ”
Wen Hui tilted her head and thought about it: "Hey, you can get these three or five years, I don't know what they envy?" Don't be dissatisfied. I don't know what the future holds for me? Although, I said that I would marry a man, now that people have grown up and know that many things are involuntarily, where is I doing what I want? However, I thought that my parents would definitely think carefully about my future, and they would definitely not let me suffer. Hee-hee-hee. ”
Mingzhu smiled and said, "That's right, father-in-law, stepmother will definitely plan for you." ”
Wen Hui is also very happy when she thinks about it, and it is also a blessing to have such strong parents. Wen Hui said: "Look, Yaozhen, Sister Caiyu, and Sister Qiaozhen have all come to add makeup to you in private, so it can be seen that this is love." Although we don't care about these things, we can also see everyone's intentions. I don't need to put makeup on you in private, I have prepared a lot of good things for you, just wait, I will definitely add makeup to you with my mother when I get to the right day. ”
Mingzhu smiled and said: "If someone else gives precious, I will feel uneasy, afraid that others will break the bank, I will not be uneasy about what you give, no matter how much I will laugh." What are you polite to, you are the richest person now, I doubt that in time, you will definitely be richer than your father-in-law and mother-in-law. ”
Wen Hui was very proud: "That's because I have the ability, but you're really right, I must be the richest person in the future." It must be richer than at home. However, my money is also spent quickly. First of all, you have a large group of guards, and you have to donate money to your hospital, can this not cost more? By the way, I said in my letter last time, how happened to letting Aunt Hu come to Shanghai to open a hospital? ”
Mingzhu said: "I told my mother about this, first, my marriage took up most of my mother's time, and second, my mother is now in charge of the two hospitals of Deqing and Qingyang, which is really lacking." ”
This is a little worried.
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Ask for subscription, it's almost the end of the month, and this month's results are obviously not as good as last month, so I'm going to reflect on it.