Chapter 88: Make some money
Ji Yunshu found it inexplicably funny when he saw the expression on his face with Zhao Shen's eyebrows tangled up.
"That's not the case, but that little bit of money won't last long, and we can't just sit there and eat it all up."
Although the farms and shops she owned were operating normally, the money she made was not enough to fund several explosions.
Chao Qing asked cautiously, "What does Madam want to do?"
Ji Yunshu sighed: "I want to make some quick money, do you have any ideas?"
"Quick money?"
Chao Qing thought she was a little whimsical.
Who in this world doesn't love money? But nine out of ten ways to make money quickly are illegal.
It would not be worth it for Ji Yunshu, the wife of a prince from a marquisate, to do something illegal and ruin her reputation just for a little money.
"In fact, the prince not only has the dowry of the late wife, but after you two got married, the marquis also gave you all the things left by the old lady. The prince can afford to support you."
Although his wife is a bit extra expensive, the prince is very rich and can afford to support her.
Ji Yunshu didn't know that Lord Zhao was so helpful, but she still planned to stock up on food and medicine, as one can never have too much money.
She had already decided what to do, and without further ado, she asked directly, "Does your prince have any skilled porcelain craftsmen?"
She doesn't have much talent for business, but she can come up with something to make money.
There was no glass in that era, and the windows of every household were covered with paper. Not only did it not keep warm when it was cold, but the house was also very dark.
On a sunny day, even if you turn on the lights in broad daylight, they may not be very bright, and without lights it is pitch black and you can't see anything.
She didn't dare to think about electric lights, but these people were able to make colorful and exquisite porcelain. If she studied it carefully, it shouldn't be a problem to burn some glass.
In her previous life, when she was reading a time-travel novel, out of curiosity, she searched online for information on how glass was burned.
I can probably remember the main ingredients and temperature.
By then, she will have the secret recipe for making glass, so how could she still be short of money?
Chao Qing looked at her in confusion, not knowing how the topic ended up being about porcelain when they were just talking about money.
What does this have to do with anything?
However, seeing Ji Yunshu looking at him eagerly, he still did his job conscientiously: "The prince does have a porcelain shop, but it is the dowry of the late lady. The goods seem to come from Quanzhou. If the lady wants to know, she can ask the cousin of the Shen family."
Ji Yunshu then remembered that she was not completely without help. Wasn't Shen Qingchuan a ready-made labor force?
It just so happens that he is also interested in business.
"Then send him a message and ask him to come to the Marquis' Mansion when he is free."
In fact, it would be better for her to find someone else, after all, she is the one who needs to trouble others.
But as a female member, even if she was accompanied by Zhao Shen, she would inevitably be gossiped about if she went out every day.
Now is a special time, so it is better to save trouble if possible.
Chao Qing sent someone to pass on the message, and Shen Qingchuan came the next day.
Needing to discuss something, Ji Yunshu directly had him taken to the study.
As soon as Shen Qingchuan entered the room, he complained to Chao Qing: "Brother, can't you just pass me a message if you have something to say? You know I don't like coming to the Marquis' Mansion, right?"
Even if it is not a formal visit, since I am here, I have to pay my respects to the Marquis and Yao.
He didn't know much about the elders' affairs, but he remembered his grandmother saying that his aunt's death was related to the Yao family.
If it weren't for my cousin, the Shen family would never have had any dealings with the Marquis' Mansion.
Naturally, he didn't want to meet his uncle, Marquis Zhao, and his second wife.
Chao Qing knew the reason and apologized, "I'm sorry to bother you, but your sister-in-law wants to see you for something, and it's not convenient for her to go out all the time."
Shen Qingchuan sat down on the chair and said sullenly, "Forget it. I'm a free man anyway, so it's no big deal to make a trip. What does my cousin want to talk to me about?"
Ji Yunshu asked, "I saw that the shop my mother left behind was selling porcelain. I wanted to ask my cousin if he has any skilled porcelain craftsmen."
Shen Qingchuan smiled and said, "I thought it was something else. Quanzhou is the place where tribute porcelain is produced. There are many craftsmen who can make porcelain. Even our family has our own kiln. Is there any kind of porcelain that my cousin wants to make?"
Ji Yunshu was very surprised and told him that he wanted someone to make glass.
She also told Shen Qingchuan everything she could remember about the temperature of the raw materials for firing glass.
Daxia itself had glass products, but the craftsmanship was complicated and the material cost was very high. Only a few extremely noble families would have a few handicrafts as decorations.
Of course, Quanzhou is close to the sea, and merchant ships from other countries often dock there. Shen Qingchuan has seen glass products from abroad with relatively low costs, and of course they can be sold at a high price once they enter Daxia.
This is also priceless.
He did have some business acumen, and after hearing what Ji Yunshu said, he smelled a business opportunity.
"If this thing can really be made, we will be rich."
“The premise is that we have to make it.”
Although Ji Yunshu also felt that it should be possible, he still couldn't be too confident in case he got slapped in the face.
Shen Qingchuan smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, you've already given me the recipe. If you still can't make it, won't those people become useless?"
"I just happened to see it in a book. I didn't pay much attention at the time and just glanced at it. I don't know if it's reliable or not."
Shen Qingchuan said very positively: "It must be reliable. Even if it is not reliable, our Shen family still has craftsmen who have been firing porcelain for several generations. If we put in more effort, we will definitely be able to make it."
Ji Yunshu: "Then I'll borrow your words, cousin."
Shen Qingchuan couldn't wait to say, "Cousin, just leave the matter to me. I will leave for Quanzhou today. You just wait for my good news."
"Today... there's no need to be so anxious."
Ji Yunshu glanced at the sky outside. Although it was still early, he had been out for so long. Didn’t he need to pack up and get ready when he got home?
Shen Qingchuan was a man of quick wits. He stood up and said, "It's urgent. My sister-in-law also said that this thing is very cheap to make and has a wide range of uses. Just replacing all the windows in the capital city can make us a fortune."
He could already imagine how popular this thing would be in the future.
Ji Yunshu didn't dampen his enthusiasm. "You've come to the capital after all. How can you just go back like this? I'll have someone pack some food and supplies for you on the way, and some gifts for your family. Don't worry, the elders. Your cousin and I are doing fine."
Shen Qingchuan then remembered that he had run away from home and came to the capital. Although the news of his cousin's marriage had not reached Quanzhou when he left, his family should know about it by now.
He rubbed his forehead sheepishly. "My cousin's wife is really thoughtful. Although grandpa and grandma don't say it, they have always been worried that my cousin will not have a good life, especially after his leg injury. I will go back and tell them, so they can feel at ease."
Although Zhao Shen rarely mentioned the Shen family to him, Ji Yunshu had seen his personal account books.
Every year, the Shen family would travel thousands of miles to send him things, including food, drinks, daily necessities, and even some new and interesting gadgets, and this has never stopped for more than 20 years.
The elders of the Shen family are very concerned about this nephew whom they have only seen a few times.
So as soon as Shen Qingchuan left, Ji Yunshu asked Lan Yin and Lu Ru to help him pack his luggage, and also opened his own private warehouse, asking them to pick out some valuable things for the elders of the Shen family.
I delivered it early the next morning, just in time for Shen Qingchuan to leave, and helped him get his things onto the boat.
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