Chapter 95 Everyone needs a side hustle, right?

Song Zhimian not only brewed tea for Princess Yongxin, but also endured the pain to bring her some snacks.

The more Princess Yongxin looked, the more flustered she became.

"Song Zhimian, what exactly do you want! Let me make it clear first, I can help you with anything I can do."

"If you violate the laws of Dayu, then... I can only try to think of a solution for you." Princess Yongxin quickly stated her position.

Song Zhimian chuckled and sat down, trying not to aggravate the wound on her back.

"I am the emcee, how could I do such an unreliable thing?"

Would I do something that violates the laws of Chongqing?

Don't worry, what I'm telling you today will absolutely not violate the laws of Da Yu.

You can drink this tea without worry, and eat the snacks without worry!

Upon hearing this, Princess Yongxin finally felt relieved and picked up her teacup.

After drinking half a cup of tea and eating a pastry, Princess Yongxin slowly wiped her hands clean and looked at Song Zhimian.

"Speak! What do you want me to do?"

“Princess! Do you want to open a shop? A shop that can make a lot of money!” Song Zhimian looked at Princess Yongxin very seriously.

Princess Yongxin glanced at Song Zhimin and shook her head.

"No way! I have several profitable shops, and I have enough money to live on!"

Song Zhimian felt as if she had punched a piece of cotton.

You don't want to?

Shouldn't her eyes light up and she immediately nod to show that she was very interested after I offered my opinion?

"Really! Several of my shops are very profitable."

Although I'm good at spending money, I'm not good at making money.

But my grandmother said I was born with wealth, and I'll never have to worry about money in my life.

Perhaps seeing that Song Zhimin didn't believe her, Princess Yongxin quickly explained again.

Song Zhimian...

It seems that Princess Yongxin has very little affinity with family, but a particularly strong affinity with money.

Not only did she have a large sum of money of her own, but her mother must have left her a lot of shops in her dowry.

Given the shrewdness and social skills of the matriarch of the Korean Duke's Mansion, this princess certainly has no shortage of money...

“But…who can complain about having too much money! Who would complain about money being too hard to handle!” Song Zhimian couldn’t help but say.

Princess Yongxin tilted her head and glanced at Song Zhimin, as if she understood something.

"Song Zhimian? You want to open a shop?"

You don't want to be a female official anymore!

You've just accomplished a great service; the young prince will definitely need you.

"You want to leave now... I doubt it!" Princess Yongxin immediately shook her head.

Song Zhimian poured herself a cup of tea before offering a brief explanation.

"I didn't say I was leaving... but I'd like to have some property outside the palace!"

"What? Are you short of money? If you're short of money, just tell me! Or you can tell Xiao Huaijin, it'll be the same."

None of us would ever shortchange you!

Wait a minute, didn't I give you a box of gold ingots last time? And a box of pearls too!

With the reward you received from the palace for saving the young prince, you shouldn't be short of money now!

"Or is someone trying to take advantage of you?" Princess Yongxin asked immediately.

Song Zhimian quickly waved her hand.

Who would want to take advantage of me at this time?

"Princess! In fact, no matter who it is, no matter how rich that person's family is."

He spent at most 30% of his life's money on himself.

But why do so many people like having a lot of money? Because having more money not only makes you feel more comfortable, but also allows you to do more things!

Just like now, if I had more money, to put it simply, I could do whatever I wanted!

Buy beautiful clothes to wear, eat at the best restaurants, and wear the finest jewelry.

On a larger scale, I can still do whatever I want!

When I only had my monthly salary, I could donate less than twenty taels of it to the people of the North.

But what if I had more money?

I can donate one hundred taels, one thousand taels, or even more!

Even if you don't donate to the North, you can donate to a charity. If you see a beggar on the street, you can give them some money!

What if you're short on cash!

Then we can only watch helplessly, unable to do anything to help!

So, wouldn't it be better to earn more money? Song Zhimian looked at Princess Yongxin.

Princess Yongxin listened to Song Zhimian's words and felt that they made a lot of sense.

When the Censorate helped raise funds for the soldiers in the north in the capital, I donated two thousand taels of silver.

If I had more money at hand back then, could I have donated five thousand taels, or even more...?

"You think so too?" Princess Yongxin looked at Lianqiao, who had always been a background figure and seemed indifferent to worldly affairs.

Lianqiao nodded immediately.

“I think everything Zhimian said makes sense!”

Being short of money is never good! Having more money is also a good thing.

"At least... if I were a doctor, I could prescribe medicine for the poor even if they didn't have money!" Lian Qiao said earnestly.

Princess Yongxin glanced at Lianqiao with some surprise.

This young female doctor is so perceptive; no wonder she has such a good relationship with Song Zhimian!

"I think what you said makes a lot of sense."

"Come, let's talk about what you plan to sell," Princess Yongxin asked immediately.

"She can make ointments that make women's skin whiter and more tender, ointments that make their faces look more beautiful, and ointments that remove scars!" Song Zhimian immediately pointed to Lian Qiao.

Princess Yongxin was even more surprised. This little female doctor is quite something!

"So you want to open a new shop? Not sell your property?" Princess Yongxin continued to ask.

"Open a shop! If possible, it would be best to open a famous shop," Song Zhimian said hurriedly.

"Then... what about the silver? How will it be paid? What will the proportions be?" Princess Yongxin asked with a smile.

"The forsythia prescription is an investment, so you don't need to pay anything. We'll cover the rest."

As for the dividends... 10% will be donated to the Imperial Household Department, specifically designated for use by soldiers in the North or children in charitable organizations.

"We three will split the rest!" Song Zhimian stated her plan.

Princess Yongxin chuckled.

"How about this! Your two shares will be split 30/40, and the remaining 40/40 will be mine."

Then I donated that 10% in the name of the Korean government.

"That will motivate me even more!" Princess Yongxin offered her suggestion.

Song Zhimian...

Sure enough, this princess was a wolf in sheep's clothing...

"And also, Song Zhimian, you wouldn't be thinking of using the gold I gave you, or the gold bestowed upon you by the palace, to open a shop, would you?" Princess Yongxin asked one last question.

Song Zhimian immediately shook her head, then turned and pointed to the room piled high with gifts.

"Why not just pawn or sell those without the Imperial Household Insignia and get some silver?"

It seems the princess is very confident about opening this shop! Song Zhimian felt much more relaxed.

Princess Yongxin glanced at the mountain of gifts and immediately shook her head.

"I told you, I'm good at spending money, but not good at earning it."

However, I will find us someone who is very good at making money!

"Who?" Song Zhimian asked curiously.

"It's Xiao Ruanruan, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Anyang's mansion, who is currently serving as a junior clerk in the Merchant Guild!"

Song Zhimian...

I've heard the name, but I've never seen it before...