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After the festival, what to do or what to do. Zhang Qingting went to see the clothes in the morning, and Aunt Zhou inquired about her going to Qiao's house.

"Don't mention it! As soon as Wang'er entered the door, he fell down, and he was busy tossing him to see the doctor, where was he still a guest? It's just that we're not blessed! "Don't expose it behind your back, Zhang Qingting knows this truth, if she tells her, God knows what it will be like to spread it, she is not interested in provoking these gossip.

Aunt Zhou sighed thoughtfully and didn't ask any more.

Zhang Qingting looked at it for a while, and then she was about to go out, she wanted to see things related to horses again, and it was best to buy some related books and studies.

Now when I go out, there are carriages from Mengfu, and it is convenient to go anywhere, Zhang Qingting is not polite, anyway, he is idle at their house, and he went with Baozhu.

I went to Jing Zhaoyin's yamen by the way, and then asked Fang Dehai about the old case, but the little official who Zhao Chengcai had carefully checked before, and it was still a headless case, "An old case like this, unless the perpetrator of the crime at that time fell into prison and confessed, it is difficult to investigate." ”

Zhang Qingting also knew this truth, stuffed a few taels of silver, and left an address, "Then please bother, if you find any lines in the future, please tell us." ”

The little official shook the silver, nodded in response, and kept it in his heart without mentioning it.

Zhang Qingting walked around the street, and although he didn't buy many things, he saw a lot of things. After all, it is the capital, which concentrates all kinds of new goods from all over the country, and it is dazzling.

Baozhu has been following her dutifully, carrying things and observing left and right. In the past few days, although this child is not very old, he has to be much more sophisticated, not as young as when he first arrived, and some things have already been thought of without being told.

"Ma'am, it looks like someone is following us!" Around the corner of a bookstore, he saw that there was no one around, and suddenly stepped forward and said this.

Zhang Qingting became vigilant and used the book as a cover-up, "Have you seen clearly?" ”

"See." Baozhu was very sure, and lowered his voice, "I've been following since we went out." There is a total of one, I'm afraid that we will recognize each other, so we will follow in rotation. There is one thing I haven't told you yet, yesterday when you went out to be a guest, and when I went out to fetch water alone, someone came to talk to me and asked us where we were from, whether we were relatives of the Meng family or something. I didn't pay attention to him, so he took the money and said that he wanted to buy fruit for me to eat, but I didn't ask for it, so I came back. ”

Zhang Qingting was very puzzled, who is this? They didn't provoke anyone in the capital, did they? Do you want to use them to climb the Meng Mansion? Or that Meng Fu has offended people and wants to come to them for trouble, but that's not right! If you really came to the Meng Mansion, you should inquire about the people and things in their mansion, why should you inquire about their situation?

She couldn't figure out their intentions for a while, so she just said, "If you want to encounter this again, you will accept his things, and then see what they want to inquire about, and then come back to report to me." Don't be afraid, there is nothing unsightly in our family, you can say a rough idea, if you feel that the question is inappropriate, you will support it. You know what? ”

Bao Zhu nodded and wrote, "What about these people outside?" ”

Zhang Qingting glanced at it secretly, and sure enough, someone was spying on them outside the store, and their clothes didn't look bad, and they didn't look like bandits, "It's okay, it's a blue sky, is it possible to be a street kidnapper?" Let's do whatever we have to do. ”

She continued to shop generously, but she also kept an eye on it, and sure enough, someone followed them, and she didn't leave until the sun turned west to see them go home, but she couldn't keep the eyeliner of an ambush outside the door.

Zhang Qingting was speculating in his heart, but he heard bursts of children's laughter in the courtyard, it was Qiao Minxuan and Niu Dewang who were having fun. pushed the door and took a look, but saw that Qiao Zhongda was also there. He came to apologize on purpose, "The people in the family are rude, offend the distinguished guests, and they are really ashamed." But please put two glasses of thin wine under the light and apologize. ”

Because there is no male host in the family, in order to avoid suspicion, Qiao Zhongda only plays with the children in the courtyard, and deliberately asks the nurse to accompany Zhao Yulian in the house.

People have come to the door, what else is not allowed? Yesterday's incident, Zhang Qingting didn't really take it to heart, "Second Master Qiao is polite." ”

This Meng Mansion is not a place to speak, and after waiting for a while, Zhao Chengcai also came back, and after being polite again, Fang went out with Qiao Zhongda.

went to one of the most famous restaurants in the capital, where Gao Yi had already booked a room, ordered the dishes, and just waited for them to arrive, and let the guys serve the food. There are not many dishes, but they are all specialties here, a total of nine dishes and one soup, for the five adults and two children, it is only a little surplus.

"You're welcome to eat here." Gao Yi smiled and poured wine for everyone, "The second prince is the prince and grandson of the Hou Mansion outside, but behind closed doors, he is the most easy-going. He often said something that I agreed with. It is not easy to think about where a porridge and a meal come from, and half a thread and half a wisp of constant material strength are strong. No matter whether people have money or not, they should cherish everything. What is money? It's just a pile of dead stuff there, and it's only worth the money if it's used where it's needed most. If you talk about those false manners and spoil all these good things, then you will be a tyrannical thing. ”

These words were very much in line with Zhao Chengcai's heart, and seeing that they were not hypocritical, he said, "To be honest, I have been to a few banquets in the capital these days, but today's words sound the most pleasant!" We will not be polite. ”

"That's good!" After the wine was poured, Qiao Zhongda first picked up a glass and stood up to apologize, "I can't help it yesterday!" I didn't give up, and I was willing to give in to my face, which really made me ashamed, and I punished myself with a cup, which can be regarded as reparation. ”

"Where is the second duke! But we are reckless, and we have caused trouble in the house, and we have caused you trouble. Zhao Chengcai also stood up and returned a cup.

Qiao Zhongda drank this cup first, and then shook his head with a smile, "If you talk about this, I will thank you again for another cup." This kindness must be remembered in our hearts. ”

Zhao Chengcai knew that he understood, and was polite, thinking in his heart that when he was about to leave, he would ask him to take care of his younger siblings, and it should be easier to talk.

A few more polite words, and officially started to eat. Without those complicated festivals, I found that Qiao Zhongda is really not simple, knowledgeable and approachable, in the banquet witty words, tell many strange things, and take care of every guest in a timely manner, not angry, so that he feels at home. There was Gao Yi on the side to help, gags, talk and laugh, and the meal was very comfortable.

Knowing that Zhang Qingting also ran a horse farm, Qiao Zhongda also introduced her to many time-honored brands, some of which He Yutang mentioned, and some that He Yutang didn't know. He also promised to send a cronie to accompany her to those places in a few days, and Zhang Qingting was grateful.

After finishing the meal for a while, serving tea, seeing that they were going to talk about business, Zhao Yulian took the initiative to take the two children to watch the play outside.

There were only four adults left in the room, Qiao Zhongda frowned slightly at Gao Yi, he took out a bag of silver and handed it over, "Mrs. Zhao, this is your first batch of payment." ”

Zhang Qingting took a look, slightly surprised, with their help, the first batch of ten sets of clothes was sold more than fifty percent higher than she imagined, and they gave themselves a silver ticket with a price of eighty percent The number was right, but what happened to the extra eighty taels of silver?

Gao Yi explained with a smile, "Sixty taels of these eighty taels of silver are the remuneration for you to help us come up with ideas to sell those porcelain, and it is also calculated for you according to two percent of the total price." The other twenty taels were half of the twenty percent we drew out of those garments. You introduced us to the business, so it stands to reason that we should return it to you, and we will settle the money privately for you every time we settle the money in the future. ”

Zhang Qingting understood, they must have seen the cooperative relationship behind themselves and Meng Fu, so they divided her part, firstly, to show goodwill, and secondly, they also wanted to keep this business. They have calculated this account clearly, and they will neither take advantage of you nor let you suffer, if they excuse themselves, it will appear hypocritical.

Zhang Qingting accepted it calmly, "It just so happens that Second Master Qiao and Shopkeeper Gao are here, I have something here, I want to ask you." ”

"Mrs. Zhao doesn't have to be polite, but it's okay to talk about it."

"I want to ask, do you think Heyuewu can continue to operate for a long time?"

Qiao Zhongda smiled, "If Madame doesn't mention it, I want to say it too." This business can not only be done, but it can be promising! This dynasty is different from the Southern Dynasty, the surname is Shangwu, even the common women are also bold and open-minded, and the needlework is not as fine and delicate as the women of the Southern Dynasty. And everyone has a love for beauty, and the clothes made now are a little expensive, and they are sold so well, if you can make a lot of cheap and high-quality clothes, I am afraid that the interest rate can be even higher! ”

This is really a hero's vision! Zhang Qingting originally thought the same way, but she didn't expect Qiao Zhongda to say it for her, so she could rest assured that she could say what was in her heart, "But second master, your Rong Bao Zhai has always made exquisite things, if you make cheap goods in the future and then put them in this shop to sell them on behalf of you, I'm afraid it will be a little inappropriate, right?" Don't! Actually, I wish this business was left to you to sell. I'm just afraid that the atmosphere of your store will be ruined, and do you think you should set up another place? Besides, after all, I am only a woman's family, and my family has a small business, even if I want to grow bigger, there will be more places that I need you to take care of in the future. I want to dare to invite you to join the shares, but I don't know if you dislike it? ”

Gao Yi clapped his hands and smiled, "If that's the case, I want to get a piece of the pie." Willing to sell a few sales to help open this business! ”

Qiao Zhongda smiled, "Mrs. Meng Zhao will not give up, and she is willing to do her best to ask for a ready-made bargain, but how to do this, you have to plan one or two carefully." ”