Pei Yan's idea to draw lacquerware patterns for the Yu family was a sudden idea. Yu Tang didn't believe that Pei Yan knew anything about lacquerware, but Pei Yan's serious look made her suspicious.

Maybe he really is good at everything!

Before the mourning period, hadn't Pei Yan ever farmed? But now, even she had heard that the peaches, plums, and pears from Pei's farm were sold far to Jiangnan and the two lakes. There were also rumors that the peaches from their farm were to be used as tribute.

Yu Tang had no choice but to suppress the doubts in his heart and sit quietly beside Pei Yan to listen to what he said.

I heard him ask her eldest cousin: "What do you want your shop to look like?"

Yu Yuan was stunned for a moment, thought for a moment, and said carefully: "We need to make money every year so that the elders in our family don't have to worry about the business in the shop anymore."

Pei Yan curled his lips and said, "Your ambition is too big."

Yu Tang knew that he was speaking sarcastically, and was thinking about whether to say something to his eldest cousin, but Yu Yuan had already smiled and said, "We are from a small family, but this is not the only ambition we have. If we want to expand our business, we must have connections in the government. Our family is small, and my second uncle is the best educated, so we won't sit on this mountain and look at the other mountain."

She thought Pei Yan would be even more disdainful after hearing what her eldest cousin said, but Pei Yan's expression froze slightly, as if he remembered something. He was in a daze for a long time before he said softly, "Be content with what you have! Sometimes this is a blessing."

There was a hint of resentment in his voice, which made Yu Tang shudder.

How could Pei Yan speak in such a tone and say such words?

She couldn't help but turn her head to look at Pei Yan.

Pei Yan happened to turn around and met her eyes.

Yu Tang smiled at him quickly.

He paused again, then curled his lips in self-mockery, wiped away his previous depression, and became arrogant again, saying: "You want to make money, but you have to be able to make money! If you only set your goal on making money, then you will definitely not make a lot of money. If you ask me, you have to be a little braver, at least you have to be the first in Lin'an and the top three in Zhejiang, right? No, even if you are the first in Lin'an and the top three in Zhejiang, it is estimated that you can't be famous in Suzhou or Guangdong. In my opinion, you have to find a way to make your shop the first in Zhejiang. In this way, your shop will not have to worry about making money. Think about it, does what I said make sense?"

That makes sense.

Not to mention Yu Yuan, even Yu Tang felt that what he said made sense.

But if you want to be the best in Zhejiang, you need to have money to invest and someone to protect you.

Pei Yan really has no pain in his waist when he talks while standing!

But Yu Yuan and Yu Tang are both smart people. Pei Yan knew the situation in their family, but he still dared to say that. He probably had an idea. Yu Yuan also saw that the third elder of the Pei family was different from the old lady. The old lady was like the warm sun in winter. If you come to him for help, as long as he knows about it, he will definitely help you. This third elder especially likes others to flatter him. Even if he has a way, he will only tell you if someone flatters him.

He was no longer afraid of losing face, and said directly: "I have always been stupid and can't think of any solution. You are the third elder of the Pei Mansion, you must have a way. Otherwise, just tell me directly."

Pei Yan hears so many nice things every day that he doesn't care what Yu Yuan says.

He looked at Yu Tang without saying anything.

Yu Tang was extremely angry.

Isn't it enough that her brother said something nice about her, does she also have to say a few nice words?

Yu Tang just ignored him and looked at him straight.

The two looked at each other for a while, and finally Pei Yan was defeated.

He touched his nose and felt that Miss Yu's cat claws were showing again, so he should not get into trouble.

Of course, he was not afraid of this trouble, but he felt that his time was precious and he couldn't waste it on such a small matter. Moreover, there was Shen Shanyan chasing after him, making him unable to guard against him. It would be better for him to solve the matter of the Yu family as soon as possible.

Pei Yan said bluntly: "I thought of this when I saw your lacquerware. In a few days, Yu Shi will come here to review a few cases. I have received news that the Imperial Household Department may also come with him. You should do as I say and try to make a few beautiful red lacquer boxes as soon as possible. I will use them as gifts. By then, the reputation of your boxes will spread."

After all, we still have to take this path.

Yu Yuan was overjoyed and responded "yes" repeatedly.

Pei Yan saw that Yu Tang did not look happy, and he immediately felt unhappy and asked Yu Tang: "Do you think this is bad?"

"No." Yu Tang knew that Pei Yan was helping their family. But since she decided to run away from the Li family, she knew that it is better to rely on yourself than on others. Others can help you temporarily, but they cannot help you forever. When you receive someone's kindness, you should remember it in your heart, repay them, and take this opportunity to stand up on your own, so as not to let down those who have helped you.

She said, "I was thinking about what kind of boxes I should make!"

Pei Yan's expression brightened, and he said, "It's too late today. I will draw a few more pictures for you when I am free in the next few days. It would be good if there are eight or eleven pictures in total. As for your family, you have to make the box as soon as possible."

The red lacquer box has to be painted with dozens of layers of paint.

Yu Yuan said: "Don't worry. This matter will definitely be handled."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sanmu ran in, panting, holding two boxes in his arms.

Yu Tang took the box and handed it to Pei Yan personally.

Pei Yan looked at their box carefully and said, "The carving is really average. Look, here, here, and here, the lines are not sharp enough. You must pay attention to the box I want. Also, the paint is not bright enough. Is it because the paint is not good? Or is it that you can't make a brighter paint? The red lacquer box I saw in the palace was bright and shining, like a mirror. You have to find a way to achieve such craftsmanship."

Yu Tang didn't quite understand the craft of red lacquer carving.

She and Pei Yan looked at Yu Yuan together.

Yu Yuan was so nervous that sweat broke out on his back. He said, "It's because the paint is not good. When my grandfather was alive, he also made a box as shiny as a mirror, but it took a lot of effort."

In other words, the technical problem can still be solved.

Pei Yan immediately said, "Okay. Go get some good paint first, and then discuss with the master at home how to make a box as shiny as a mirror, and how to improve your carving skills." After that, he called Ah Ming in loudly, "Go to the account office and withdraw two thousand taels of silver for the young master."

The Yu brothers and sisters were stunned by this unexpected change and said in unison: "No, no. We still have the money. You helped us so much last time, and you still have money in the silver shop!"

Pei Yan did not change his original intention and said, "Since it is my idea, then I am responsible for the success or failure of this matter. This money is not for you, but a temporary loan to you. When you make money, you must return it to me." After saying this, he paused as if he was afraid that they would not accept it, and continued, "It is considered a three-point benefit for you."

Now Yu Tang and Yu Yuan were speechless.

Pei Yan mentioned a few more shortcomings of their boxes, and then Ah Ming came to report that Mr. Shen had arrived.

Pei Yan's brows were wrinkled so tightly that they could pinch a mosquito. He said, "Mr. Shen, please go sit in the flower hall for a while. I'll be right there."

Yu Yuan looked at him and stood up to say goodbye.

Yu Tang didn't want to stay any longer, but before she left, she couldn't help but whisper to Pei Yan, "What did Mr. Shen want to see you for? I heard that he always comes to see you these days!"

Pei Yan hesitated to speak.

Yu Tang was very surprised.

What was it? It actually made the straightforward Pei Yan speechless...

But she was not the kind of person who would force others to do things. She pretended that she had never asked this question and said with a smile, "Then I will go and see my brother off first."

Pei Yan nodded.

The Yu brothers and sisters left the garden to farm.

Yu Yuan said: "How many days will you stay here? I will pick you up then."

Yu Tang shook his head and said, "Auntie is going to give birth soon, isn't she? You'd better not worry about me. I will stay at Pei's house for two or three days, and then the Pei family will take me back in a sedan chair. You don't have to worry, just do what the Third Elder asked you to do."

"That's for sure." Yu Yuan said with emotion, "The Third Elder has been very kind to us, we can't take advantage of him. No matter what, I will make the box that the Third Elder wants this time."

Yu Tang encouraged her eldest cousin a few words, and after watching him leave the Pei family, she slowly walked towards the guest room where she was staying.

In her previous life, Pei Yan seemed to have helped her a lot in places she couldn't see. In this life, she hoped to have a chance to repay Pei Yan.

Moreover, Pei Yan did not deliberately conceal the fact that he helped the Yu family's lacquerware shop. I believe that everyone in the Pei family will know about it soon. Should she tell Old Master Pei about it? After all, it was the Yu family that received the favor, and she should thank them both emotionally and rationally.

Yu Tang made up his mind and went to see Mr. Pei.

Old An was leaning on the imperial concubine couch, listening to Zhenzhu reading Buddhist scriptures to her. When she saw her come in, she smiled and asked Zhenzhu to bring the embroidery cushion over.

Yu Tang was polite, sat down, exchanged a few words with Old An, and slowly turned the topic back to what had just happened: "...After seeing my brother off, I thought he would go back to make boxes, so I wanted to ask if you had any patterns you liked, so I can ask my brother to make a few for you to put your things in."

Pei Laoan's eyes rolled around.

Little girl, do you want to tell her that the Yu family received favors from Pei Yan?

Pei Laoan smiled and said, "You said Xiaguang drew two patterns for your family? I don't want anything else, just give me two boxes with the patterns he drew."

This is easy.

What Yu Tang feared most was that Pei Laoan would think that she had ulterior motives and was trying to take advantage of Pei Yan.

"Okay." She replied hurriedly, "I'll let my brother pick out the two best ones for you."

Mr. Pei thought for a moment and said, "Then just make a few more for me. I want to send Buddhist scriptures to Zhaoming Temple on Buddha's Birthday. You can make two more boxes to hold the Buddhist scriptures."

Yu Tang agreed immediately, and when the fifth lady got out of school, the two of them accompanied Mr. Pei for dinner and talked about the Buddhist incense before returning to their rooms.

Aunt Chen asked Mr. Pei: "Do you want to talk to the Third Elder?"

Anyone who knew that he suddenly took care of the Yu family's business for no reason would think about it for a while.