Xiao Youzhi said with some disdain, "There is no such thing as a monthly allowance for the girls of my Xiao family."
After a pause, he said earnestly, "If you have something good in your hands, don't be afraid of not being able to sell it for a good price. The world is vast, and it's not just Qingshi County."
After hearing what he said, Meng Zhao began to ponder.
Seeing her pensive face, Xiao Youzhi's eyes flickered slightly, and he added, "But I can understand, after all, you haven't seen much of the world."
Hearing this, Meng Zhao came to her senses and began to grind her teeth. As a modern person, she was far more worldly-wise than ten Xiao Youzhis. Besides, making money required mastering the basics. As a nobody, without the power of the Xiao family, how could she dare to set prices arbitrarily?
So he gritted his teeth and replied, "This is Qingshi County! There are no Xiao family girls here! Ha, but there is a young master surnamed Xiao. After looking at so many, did you find any you like?" He couldn't let him leave empty-handed after drinking such expensive tea.
Seeing her angry expression, Xiao Youzhi chuckled inwardly, took out his money pouch, and took out a gold ingot. "I'm going back to the capital next month. Prepare ten gift boxes for me to take back as gifts."
Upon seeing the gold ingot, Meng Zhao's eyes widened, and he quickly stretched out his hands flat.
Seeing her fixed gaze, Xiao Youzhi didn't tease her any further. He placed the gold ingot in her palm and said, "Find a few skilled craftsmen to make the box more exquisite. Also, the craftsmanship of those bottles and jars inside is too poor..."
At this moment, Meng Zhao's mind was completely focused on that gold ingot; it was the first time she had ever received such a large sum of money.
This gold ingot is about ten taels, which would be a hundred taels of silver. A hundred taels of silver in your pocket would make your clothes droop. Gold is indeed better, and its color looks festive. I just don't know what the purity of gold is now.
I instinctively wanted to open my mouth and bite it, but then I remembered there were other people around, so I didn't. Instead, I pinched it hard with my fingernail, and sure enough, it left a dent. It seems the purity is okay.
She scratched it with her fingernail, and it became shinier and shinier. The more she looked at it, the happier she became, when she was suddenly interrupted by a voice next to her, "Did you hear what I said?!"
Meng Zhao snapped out of his daze and nodded hastily. "You paid for it, so you're the boss."
Xiao Youzhi sighed helplessly and continued, "You'd better pay attention, or I'll be embarrassed to show it to you later."
"Don't worry, I will find the best sculptor to make a new mold for you, and I guarantee it will be beautiful." This is such a great God of Wealth, so we must serve him well.
After the two finished discussing the gift box, Meng Zhao saw Xiao Youzhi out and happened to run into Shen Qinghe walking towards them.
When he saw Meng Zhao smiling brightly as she came out of the backyard with a strange man, he subconsciously frowned. Especially when he saw that the other man was dressed in a gorgeous outfit and exuded an air of nobility, he couldn't help but become more wary.
Meng Zhao noticed him too. "Second brother, what brings you here?"
Shen Qinghe snapped out of his daze and quickly said, "The teacher had something to do today, so he let us leave school early. I came to the shop with a few classmates to take a look."
Seeing that there were indeed many students dressed in scholar's robes in the shop, Meng Zhao was even more pleased and introduced, "Young Master Xiao, this is my second younger brother, Shen Qinghe, who is currently studying at the county school."
Xiao Youzhi had already inquired about Meng Zhao and knew that she was the only daughter in her family. So this so-called second brother must be the younger brother of that short-lived man. No wonder he felt uncomfortable when he saw him.
"Second brother, this is the owner of Chunfeng Tower, Young Master Xiao Youzhi. He is a major customer of our shop. Remember to greet him if you meet him in the future."
Upon hearing the word "customer," Xiao Youzhi narrowed his eyes. Didn't Meng Zhao say he considered him a friend? How come he's become a customer now? It seems he's wasted his money.
A scholar in a scholar's robe asked anxiously, "Brother Shen, Brother Shen, there are so many things here. Tell me quickly, which one did Master Yan use?"
Upon hearing this, Meng Zhao was overjoyed, thinking that the gift boxes he had sent out earlier must have had an effect. He winked at Shen Qinghe and said in a light tone, "Second brother, why don't you quickly introduce our family's things to your classmates?"
Seeing Meng Zhao's lively appearance, Xiao Youzhi's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but extend an invitation, "Would you like to come with me to the capital? The vast world there will suit you better."
Shen Qinghe, who had been watching them closely, held her breath upon hearing his words.
Meng Zhao knew all too well how many opportunities there were in the capital, but opportunities and risks go hand in hand. In this small place, although she had encountered a lot of trouble, it was all still within her tolerance. If she were in the capital, under the emperor's nose, surrounded by powerful and influential people, even throwing a brick might hit a fifth-rank official. With her current strength, if something really happened to her, she would be in real trouble.
So he said, "My tea shop is about to open, and I really can't leave. But don't worry, we'll meet in the capital someday."
Xiao Youzhi was not angry when he heard Meng Zhao's words. He knew that Meng Zhao had his own thoughts and plans, so he did not insist and turned to leave.
Shen Qinghe, who was standing to the side, also breathed a sigh of relief, but what followed was a deep sense of guilt.
He knew in his heart that his sister-in-law was exceptionally capable and had countless novel ideas in her head. It was a waste of her talents to stay in this small Qingshi County. However, he would have to take the county, prefectural, and provincial examinations after the New Year. If his sister-in-law went to the capital, he would definitely not be able to follow her.
He knew perfectly well that his sister-in-law would have a better future if she left, but he was secretly pleased that she stayed. As the man of the family, it was one thing that he couldn't help his sister-in-law, but he was also holding her back.
However, after this heavy self-loathing, a strong fighting spirit burned in Shen Qinghe's heart. His gaze gradually became firm. He must pass the imperial examination as soon as possible and become a scholar. He must take his sister-in-law to the capital so that she can do business wherever she wants.
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