Early in the morning, Zhu Youning changed into a new light pink brocade jacket skirt, covered with a primrose-colored round neck trimmed shoulders, combed his hair into a neat double bun, and his bangs were hanging down to his eyebrows, revealing a pink face.

looked at the bronze mirror, and felt that this dress would not be too outstanding, and it would not lose its current identity, so he hurriedly went to find the old lady.

Old lady Zhu wore a purple auspicious cloud pattern wide-sleeved robe today, wearing a hood, and her elegant dress revealed a bit of joy, but it was not too grand.

The grandfather and grandson looked at each other, and knew that they had thought of a place.

The place where the Imperial Merchants Conference was held was in the Cheng family's mansion.

The Cheng family has a lot of business in private, but it is the one who is in charge of salt who undertakes the imperial business, and has been in charge of it for many years, and has a close relationship with Gao Xuan, the chief manager of the capital. To convene the Imperial Merchants Conference under the jurisdiction of Hangzhou Prefecture, whether it is the spaciousness of the venue or the distance between relatives and relatives, it is the best choice to open in Cheng's house.

The carriage slowly stopped in front of the gate of Cheng's house, and through the screen window, you could see that many carriages had been parked outside, and there were also many acquaintances greeting each other and going to the door.

As soon as Zhu Youning and Old Lady Zhu stepped on the steps in front of the door, they saw a familiar figure coming from inside the door.

"Oops! See who this is? Mr. Gao invited the candidates to come, but he did not say that he was allowed to bring his family. Cheng Gongzi was dressed in a silver-white arrow-sleeved robe, holding a folding fan, and his white and delicate face was full of mockery: "This is the imperial business election conference, you little fart kid should get out of the way." ”

The Zhu family came for the first time, and they were so humiliated by Cheng Gongzi blocking the door, and everyone around them stopped and looked here.

Old lady Zhu frowned tightly and glared at Zhu Youning unhappily. On the one hand, he was angry at Cheng Gongzi's rudeness, and on the other hand, he was angry at Zhu Youning for causing trouble.

Zhu Youning didn't pay attention to Mrs. Zhu, but looked at Cheng Gongzi with the eyes of a fool, took out the invitation from his arms and handed it to the person who inspected the door.

After taking a closer look, the inspector glanced at Cheng Gongzi with some apprehension, and then said with a smile: "Miss Zhu, please come in." ”

Zhu Youning raised his eyebrows and smiled contemptuously: "If we have an invitation, we will go in first." Cheng Gongzi is resting outside. ”

As he spoke, he entered the door with Mrs. Zhu, who had already checked the invitation.

Bailing, Thrush, Buckle Meat and Flying Dragon Soup were all waiting in front of the door, looking at Cheng Gongzi's blue and red face, he couldn't help but think: Isn't this Gongzi stupid?

Cheng Gongzi clenched his fists and gurgled, gritted his teeth and said, "This is my home!" Do I still need an invitation? ”

Then he strode into the door with a folding fan.

Zhu Youning followed Old Lady Zhu and drove all the way to the spacious courtyard where the front hall was located.

The tall golden cinnamon and camphor trees in the courtyard are lush and green, and round tables and chairs are placed around it, and those who have arrived greet each other. Old lady Zhu also met a few people who had dealt with her, and everyone greeted each other.

Zhu Youning only acted as a good girl all the way, followed behind Mrs. Zhu, and greeted and saluted when she knew some uncles and elders.

Not long after, she saw the "Gao Boss" wearing an iron-gray eunuch suit, white and fat like a big steamed bun - the chief eunuch Gao Xuan.

Behind Gao Xuan was a slightly chubby man who knew his fate, and from his facial features, he could vaguely see the shadow of Cheng Gongzi. You don't have to think about it to know that this is Master Cheng.

Everyone sat down.

The first senior manager stood up, smiled and saluted, "Thank you bosses for being able to support today." Thank you on behalf of the Holy Family. ”

Everyone stood up and saluted one after another, not even daring.

Manager Gao smiled and said a few polite words, then raised his hand and motioned for everyone to sit down.

"Most of the bosses who were invited to come this time are the leading figures in Hangzhou. First of all, we want to say that the basis for selecting the imperial merchants this time is only based on the needs and will of the saints, and it has nothing to do with the ability and industry of the bosses. ”

This is to remind those present that if you don't choose, you don't need to feel shameless, and if you choose, don't be proud, because if you choose, it's just because you happen to run an industry that the Holy God needs.

Everyone gossiped politely with Mr. Gao.

Manager Gao said: "Now that the candidate has been decided, it will be announced to you by our family." ”

As he spoke, he unfolded a blue-skinned booklet and began to read them one by one.

Zhu Youning was a little surprised, he thought that there would be some election problems today, but who would have thought that he would come to announce the results today.

Among the many names and industries that Zhu Youning was unfamiliar with, a few that she recognized caught her attention.

"Salt industry, Hangzhou Mansion Cheng family.

"Silk, garment manufacturing, medicinal materials, Yanjia ...... in Guangzhou"

Guangzhou Mansion Yanjia?

That's Yan Sui Gongzi?

Zhu Youning couldn't help but look around, and finally saw Yan Sui, who was as beautiful as a crown of jade, on the round table behind him.

Yan Sui also saw her, and when she looked at her, she smiled and greeted her.

Zhu Youning also smiled at him.

At this moment, Manager Gao said again: "Fine cotton, coarse cloth, Zhu family in Fuyang County." ”

Yan Sui blinked, and then showed a sincere congratulatory smile to her.

Zhu Youning turned his head back in surprise.

Among the people that Mrs. Zhu knew just now, there were several people who also had cloth factories at home, and the cloth of the Zhu family's cloth factory was not outstanding, and the price was not much cheaper, how could Manager Gao choose the Zhu family?

Old Lady Zhu's hands trembled with excitement.

How much money can you make by just doing muslin business? Old lady Zhu didn't care whether the money was made or not, he was happy that the Zhu family had finally become an imperial businessman and entered this circle! And with the name of the imperial businessman, all the industries of the Zhu family will rise!

Old lady Zhu looked down at Zhu Youning approvingly, how many years have passed, his eyes were so loving when he looked at a junior for the first time, and the loving Zhu Youning couldn't help but tremble.

After President Gao read out the list, he said with a smile: "These are the candidates for this year's imperial merchants, and I hope that you will work hard, work hard to do errands for the saint, and don't live up to the trust of the saint!" ”

"Thank you, Steward, I'll do my best!" The chosen ones stood up and saluted.

After Mr. Gao returned the salute, everyone sat back in their seats.

After the royal business conference, the rest is the banquet, which is the time for the bosses to exchange feelings.

The people rushed in and began to serve the food.

Master Cheng stood up, smiled and lifted a glass of wine, and after everyone drank it, he said, "Friends, the old man has one more thing I want to announce to you." ”

Everyone was busy washing their ears and listening to it, and they all gave face to the Cheng family, who was in charge of the salt industry.

Master Cheng said with a smile: "Thanks to Rose's dislike, the little girl has now been selected by Rose." ”

Everyone here knows what a rose is.

As soon as these words came out, everyone's congratulatory voices fluctuated, and their perception of the Cheng family deepened and became more cautious.

The lady who was sitting next to Miss Cheng and talking to Zhu Youning on the deck stood up and saluted, "Master Cheng said that there is indeed such a thing. It is our honor that Rose can recruit such a wonderful woman. However, there is still one thing in the concubine today to ask Master Cheng, and I implore Master Cheng to agree. ”21010