In Yanchuan City, Yuan Yun could meet noblewomen of Madam Ma's caliber, or those one or two levels below her, but she couldn't just meet people from lower ranks.
After all, her status is what it is; even though she has married into the Right Prime Minister's residence, the Eldest Princess is still the Eldest Princess.
At this point, Yuan Yun needed a helper.
Mrs. Ma is the best candidate she believes at present.
Since it was a collaboration, Yuan Yun wouldn't refuse to give Madam Ma benefits. She had already considered this matter before coming and had set a price in mind.
“This business belongs to one of my sisters. I can make decisions for her, but I can’t harm her livelihood.”
Yuan Yun said gently, "She will arrange for someone to deliver the payment tomorrow."
"Sister Ayun, you've misunderstood me!" Madam Ma waved her hand with a smile and said, "How could I possibly accept money directly? It wouldn't be good for you if I asked for money before you've even started your business. I've thought about it, and you can share the profits with me after you've sold all the bras."
Madam Ma held up three fingers and smiled, "I'll take 30% of the sales revenue from Yanchuan City."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yun narrowed her eyes. If she weren't good at controlling her emotions, she probably would have jumped up and started hitting someone.
They're offering 30% right off the bat! Grab it!
Especially when they make grand pronouncements on the surface, saying they don't want money, they just want a share of the profits.
But Mrs. Ma only helps with promotion, and afterwards she can get a share of the profits without doing anything. That's the real bloodsucking!
Seeing Yuan Yun fall silent, Madam Ma sighed and said, "Of course I hope the bras will sell well, but they are a novelty and many people may not be able to accept them. If they don't sell well, I won't get any money. This way, you can reduce your losses."
Yuan Yun suppressed her anger, thinking to herself, "You're talking nonsense!"
Judging from the feedback from the wealthy women of Yanchuan, this bra will definitely sell well.
Mrs. Ma knew bras would sell well, which is why she asked for such an exorbitant price!
Yuan Yun immediately realized she had contacted the wrong person.
But she could only find a candidate among the upper-class ladies; it was impossible for her to meet with ladies from every circle.
When word gets out, it will be that she, the eldest princess, is selling bras in Yanchuan.
Do the royal family have no shame?
In that instant, Yuan Yun even felt murderous intent towards Madam Ma.
Atao stood behind Yuan Yun. She knew Yuan Yun too well and sensed the change in her aura. She turned around and glanced at Heng Wenhao.
Heng Wenhao's expression remained unchanged, but he tightened his grip on the hilt of the knife.
Yuan Yun composed herself, her smile returning, and said, "Thirty percent isn't a lot, but it's not a small amount either. I'll go discuss it with my sister. But let me confirm again, is it just the Yanchuan market?"
Mrs. Ma nodded.
If it's just the Yanchuan market, Yuan Yun wouldn't mind. Of course, it won't be the 30% that Madam Ma mentioned; that still needs to be negotiated.
Zhao Cheng and Wu Sisi's goal is to get all women wearing bras, so Yan Chuan is not a big deal. Besides, when the feedback from the palace comes back, it's likely that Chang Sui will be the first to sell well, not Yan Chuan.
Yuan Yun decided to be patient for now.
Mrs. Ma then added, "If it's sold elsewhere, I can take 10%."
Yuan Yun's smile froze.
In that instant, she felt that the Madam Ma she had known these past few days was a fake.
When it comes to interests, how come they revealed their true colors so quickly?
Where do you get the confidence to want shares without contributing anything?
Madam Ma then said, in her self-righteousness, "Sister Yun, whether this is your business or not, you get half of my 10%!"
"And..." Madam Ma seemed completely oblivious to Yuan Yun's emotions as she continued, "This share should be given to my brother a bit more. He's a big merchant in Yanchuan City, and he'll definitely sell it quickly!"
Yuan Yun knew that Madam Ma's original surname was Zhu, and her name was Zhu Shan.
Her family was the Zhu family, one of the three major merchants in Yanchuan City, and her brother's name was Zhu Guoneng.
Yuan Yun has already met her.
At this moment, Yuan Yun even suppressed her polite smile.
A little bit of acting is fine, but overdoing it is going too far.
Not only did they want to take a share of the profits as equity, but they also wanted their brother to get a piece of the pie. They really think I'm a fool.
They're so greedy...
Atao took a step back, making way for Heng Wenhao, and prepared for Yuan Yun to lose her temper at any moment.
Just then, Madam Ma's attendant ran in and whispered something in her ear.
Madam Ma frowned and scolded, "Can't you see the Princess is here? What kind of behavior is this!"
Yuan Yun said, "If Madam Ma has something to attend to, please do so first. We can talk another day."
"Wait a minute, little sister A-Yun."
Madam Ma stood up, thought for a moment, and said, "Actually, it's not a big deal. I shouldn't have said it, but since it's related to Sister A-Yun, I think it's better to tell you."
"What does this have to do with me?" Yuan Yun asked, somewhat puzzled.
Madam Ma pursed her lips and said, "Sister Ayun hasn't been in Yanchuan for long, so she may not know, but the brothels in our Yanchuan city are doing very well. There's a Hongxiu Tower and a club, which are famous far and wide. Many men from the surrounding counties come here specifically to have fun."
"Although our prefect is getting old, his womanizing ways haven't diminished at all. He loves to go to the Red Sleeve Pavilion. As for me... I'm mainly worried that his health can't handle it, so I've had someone keep an eye on him."
Madam Ma glanced at her attendants and said, "My men just came to tell me that the prefect did indeed go to Hongxiu Tower, but Hongxiu Tower is under renovation and temporarily closed today."
At this point, Mrs. Ma stopped.
Yuan Yun asked doubtfully, "And then?"
Madam Ma leaned closer to Yuan Yun and said, "The people I arranged have been guarding Hongxiu Tower since this morning. They saw the young prime minister go in at noon, but Hongxiu Tower didn't pull down the tarpaulin until late afternoon to say it was going to be repaired."
"Sister Yun... given the young prime minister's style, he's probably booked the entire Hongxiu Pavilion today..."
Yuan Yun slowly stood up and remained silent.
Madam Ma glanced at Yuan Yun and said softly, "Sister Yun, you have to be careful. Wine is a poison that burns through the intestines, and lust is a knife that scrapes the bones. The young prime minister went in during the day. No matter how young he is, he can't do this to his body!"
Yuan Yun clenched her fists, not because Zhao Cheng had booked the entire Hongxiu Tower, but because of what Madam Ma had said to her.
Madam Ma continued, "Sister Yun, men are unreliable. Why don't you take over your sister's bra business? We sisters can work together and make a lot of money. We can live however we want. Isn't that better than relying on a man?"
"Don't you think so, little sister Ayun?"
All the negative emotions gathered in Yuan Yun's heart and finally turned into anger.
Yuan Yun suddenly sneered and shouted sharply, "Guard Heng!"
"Here!" Heng Wenhao immediately walked over and drew his knife sharply.
Clang!
Mrs. Ma was startled and instinctively backed away.
Yuan Yun strode out and said, "To Hongxiu Tower!"
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