"It's not just this store, all of the Royal stores are actually not making much money."

"The profit of this dim sum shop is already pretty good."

Hearing Zhou Yu's question, Empress Changsun nodded helplessly.

They all opened shops, and the things sold by the royal family were at least imperial items.

But those noble families made a fortune, while the royal shops were deserted.

Even though the shopkeeper and the clerks changed one after another, the business still did not improve much.

“Are all the stores doing bad business?”

Zhou Yu couldn't help but look surprised when he heard this.

Why is this different from what I imagined?

"Indeed."

Empress Changsun nodded, then said hopefully, "How about you, young master, help me figure out what the problem is?"

"Then let's take a look together and choose a suitable shop."

Zhou Yu was also very curious, so he just picked up the little princess and walked towards the shop in front.

Before they had even walked past a few shops, Zhou Yu's expression became strange.

In terms of quality, the things sold in these stores can definitely be called top-notch.

There were even many things that were tributes from all over the place.

But it is precisely because of this that the business of these stores is so bad.

After all, these royal gadgets are really unaffordable for ordinary people.

As for those who can afford it, how many of them dare to make large purchases in the royal store?

Isn't it obvious that he is revealing his family's secrets?

"Have you figured out the problem, young master?"

Seeing Zhou Yu's strange expression, Empress Changsun couldn't help but ask.

"Ahem, I do have some guesses."

Zhou Yu nodded, but didn't say too much.

"Please teach me, young master."

Upon hearing this, Empress Changsun was immediately delighted.

She is the one who usually manages these royal properties.

The problem of poor returns has troubled her for a long time.

If this problem can be solved, she will also be able to reduce a lot of pressure.

"Your Majesty, you can select one or two shops with poor performance and let the shopkeeper run them independently."

"Self-managed?"

Empress Changsun looked puzzled.

"That's right, it means letting the shopkeeper decide what to sell."

Zhou Yu nodded affirmatively.

The East Market is very prosperous, and the royal shops are all in good locations.

The reason why the profits are average is that the root of the problem actually lies in the products.

We cannot say that the planned economy is bad, we can only say that the market economy is more in line with business logic.

If these shops sold ordinary items, their business would probably be better than it is now.

"In that case, let's pick one or two and try them out."

Empress Changsun was so smart that she realized the problem as soon as Zhou Yu explained it.

"Is that two-story shop a royal property?"

Just as Empress Changsun was thinking about which two shops to choose, Zhou Yu's surprised voice suddenly came into her ears.

Looking in the direction he pointed, I saw a two-story shop at the intersection.

This shop has a good location and is large enough.

More importantly, there are more people at the intersection than in other places.

Although he was asking, Zhou Yu had already made up his mind.

Even if this shop was not a royal property, he would have suggested that Empress Changsun buy it.

"That's the royal property."

Upon hearing Zhou Yu's question, Empress Changsun nodded immediately.

But then, she said uncomfortably, "This shop's location is the best of all the royal properties. But its profits have always been the worst."

"What were they selling here before? Could it be those royal tributes?"

Zhou Yu looked confused and casually expressed his guess.

Upon hearing this, Empress Changsun nodded awkwardly.

Not only is this store luxuriously decorated, but the owner and clerks are also the best.

In addition, the goods sold here are all valuable tributes.

When she first opened the store, she had high hopes for it.

Unfortunately, business has never been good since the store opened.

In order to avoid losing less money, she ordered the store to be closed after seeing the refined salt and glass cups brought back by her eldest daughter.

The building is now being demolished and prepared for renovation.

Seeing Empress Changsun nod, Zhou Yu was speechless.

Looking at the constant flow of people in front of the door, he couldn't help but suggest: "Since this shop has the worst business, why not transform it into a Royal Supermarket."

After saying that, he took the lead and walked into the shop.

"Your Majesty, I, Yan Liben, the Junior Supervisor of the Imperial Household, pay my respects to the Empress and all the princesses."

Compared with the clever dim sum shop clerk, Yan Liben, a serious official, was much more knowledgeable.

Although Empress Changsun was wearing a mask, her clothing style could not be hidden from Yan Liben's eyes.

After all, as the Junior Supervisor of Military Construction, he had participated in the design of the phoenix robe.

Besides, the little princess had already taken off her mask when she was tasting the hundred-flower cake just now.

If the identity of the visitor still cannot be confirmed, Yan Liben can go home and hug his child.

Who does this guy say he is?

Yan Liben?

The great Tang Dynasty painter who painted "The Procession of Emperor Taizong to Meet Buddhist Monk Xuanzang"?

Why does this guy act like a foreman?

By the way, he said his official position was Junior Supervisor of the Ministry of Works.

Young Supervisor, Young Supervisor.

It turns out this guy is currently working as a project supervisor!

My dear, there is more to this chapter. Please click on the next page to continue reading. It will be even more exciting later!