The old woman sneered, "No need, that killer surnamed Ye is back."
"If we go too far, that murderous talent might instigate that good-for-nothing in front to act prematurely, which would be disadvantageous for us."
"We should wait a little longer and keep that little girl firmly in our grasp. Didn't they say that Sha Cai and the Li family treat that little girl like the apple of their eye?"
"We'll test it out a bit more then to see if it's true or not. If it's false, then so be it. But if it's true, then we'll have grasped the key to victory, and we'll definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort!"
"Your Majesty is wise!" The old eunuch quickly bowed and then quietly slipped out...
In the backyard of the Li family's old house, Jiayin sneezed, then casually rubbed her nose and continued making lists.
Shui Ling ground the ink, and Shui Yunduan brought in a bowl of bird's nest porridge, whispering, "Miss, have something to eat before you get busy."
"Before the old lady passed away, she instructed me to stew bird's nest for you every day, just in case you didn't take care of your health."
Jiayin frowned, but still finished the bird's nest porridge in one go.
Actually, she didn't think swallow saliva had any nutritional value; she'd rather eat more of the fruits and vegetables produced in the space.
But this was a heartfelt expression of love from her grandmother, and she didn't want to let her down.
Especially now that the old lady isn't home, judging by the distance, she must be over a hundred miles away...
The clever girl noticed that her mistress was lost in thought and guessed what she was thinking. She quickly asked with a smile, "Miss, should we prepare a big box?"
"With the opening the day after tomorrow, the new shop will surely be raking in money like a river. Just thinking about it makes my heart leap out of my chest..."
Sure enough, Jiayin smiled and said, "Of course, you can go to the storeroom and choose for yourself in a little while."
After saying that, she shook the form in her hand.
She spared no expense to ensure a successful start.
Some rare fruits that we don't usually eat at home will be brought to the shop to show off this time.
She wasn't afraid of what others would speculate or say.
It's no secret that Lao Hei and his crew have been traveling all over the country these past few years, bringing back many rare fruits, which they occasionally present to the palace.
Moreover, when you open a business, you need to have topics to generate buzz, and only with buzz can your business thrive!
The three of them, master and servants, were busy until midnight before they could finally go to sleep. The next day, the goods were delivered to the new shop one after another.
Eggs and some shelf-stable fruits such as apples, pears, and tangerines were among the first batches shipped, and also accounted for the largest volume.
In addition, Shui Ling also entered the city.
She brought many invitations and delivered them to the families that the Li family was on good terms with.
The invitees were the female relatives of these families, such as Madam Liu, Madam Jia and her daughter, the Gu family, the Xing family, and the sisters Gu Qingqing, Xu Xi, and Mei Lan.
It's customary for friends and family to help out when a new shop opens, and it's not a difficult thing to do.
Moreover, these people usually received plenty of fruit baskets from the Li family, so they naturally accepted with great joy.
On the morning of the third day, which was the opening day, the village chief led people to cut vegetables in the greenhouse, cleaned them up, packed them into baskets and loaded them onto the truck, and then covered them with old cotton quilts to keep them warm.
Jiayin also had more than a dozen baskets carried out from the greenhouse behind the princess's residence...
As the sun slowly rose, the Li family's carriage entered the city.
The soldiers at the city gate treated everyone differently based on who they were dealing with, and they didn't usually check the Li family's carriages.
But today, two of the three carriages were covered up tightly, and the soldiers dared not take the risk, so they mustered their courage and decided to open them to take a look.
The Li family didn't make things difficult for them, readily lifting the quilt to reveal various fruits and lush green vegetables inside.
With so many people going in and out of the city, seeing a patch of green on such a winter day naturally surprises and intrigues them.
As a result, word of the Li family's new shop spread even before it officially opened.
Some people with nothing better to do even followed the carriage all the way to the commercial street.
The four glass windows of the fruit and vegetable shop had been wiped clean, and if you didn't look closely, you might even think it was empty.
A newly made plaque hung above the window, covered with a large piece of red silk, which even obscured half of the glass window.
Large signs were also hung on the doors on both sides, indicating that you should enter from the left and exit from the right.
The Li family's carriage stopped in front of the door, and large baskets of vegetables and fruits were unloaded and delivered into the shop one after another.
Seven or eight boys and girls, dressed in matching new lake-blue clothes, quickly put the vegetables and fruits on the shelves.
The new manager, Zhao Hui, was under thirty years old. He was slightly overweight and had a smiling face that made people feel happy.
He was the steward who had been by Li Zhensheng's side since he was still in the Wang family. He was diligent, honest, and loyal.
If his niece hadn't begged him for the first time, Li Zhensheng wouldn't have been willing to keep Zhao Hui.
Of course, it was also because Zhao Hui's family was all in Xindu, and his mother was getting old. Zhao Hui wanted to fulfill his filial duties in time and didn't want to keep running around Quanzhou with Li Zhensheng.
In short, Zhao Hui cherished this opportunity. He moved to the backyard of the shop last night and even personally wiped the shop inside and out this morning.
Jiayin changed into men's clothing today, wearing a dark blue brocade robe embroidered with cloud patterns, a jade belt around her waist, her long hair tied up with a green jade hairpin, and no ornaments on her ears or hands, only a small leather bag slung across her shoulder.
The small bag is not big, pure black, made of cowhide, and hangs down under the right side. It can only hold some small loose items, but the chain is shiny gold and very eye-catching.
The dark long gown, like the finishing touch, made Jiayin, this "little boy," appear even more tall, elegant, and noble.
Even Gu Li couldn't help but take a second look at her when he saw her dressed like that, let alone outsiders.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Mu Xu carried in a basket of lychees, blocking Gu Li's view, and asked with a smile, "Princess, where should we put the lychees?"
Jiayin led him to the most conspicuous spots by the window, "Put them here!"
Shuiling and Shuiyun quickly tidied up the wicker baskets and settled the lychees inside.
Soon, the once empty shop was filled.
Jiayin clapped her hands to signal everyone to look over before she said, "It'll be a busy day for our opening, so everyone stay alert! There will be a bonus for everyone after we settle the accounts tonight!"
"Thank you, boss!"
"Don't worry, boss!"
Everyone responded with smiles, heads held high and chests out, looking extremely energetic.
Jiayin casually picked out two young men and women in charge of the fruit stand.
She pretended to be a customer, asked about the price, and even made things difficult for them by saying that the fruit didn't taste good.
The two boys and the girl were quite good; they maintained a smile throughout, spoke fluently, and handled situations appropriately.
Jiayin was finally relieved and called Zhao Hui to go out together.
Outside, a large crowd had already gathered, craning their necks and standing on tiptoe, all wanting to get a better look through the half-glass window.
Jiayin didn't keep them waiting long and said cheerfully, "Distinguished guests, fellow villagers, our shop is opening today, selling the freshest vegetables and fruits in the entire Tianwu area, guaranteed to be excellent value for money, and loved by everyone."
"We apologize that we cannot offer discounts on the valuable items."
After saying that, she waved her hand, and an old soldier lit the firecrackers.
With a crisp sound, Jiayin and Zhao Hui worked together to tear off the red silk from the plaque...
Here I am for the late update! Something came up today and I was a little delayed. I'll try to be on time next time! Love you!
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