Chapter 518 Report
After attending a pyramid scheme lecture and listening to these swindlers, Lin Yuesha did learn something, at least she learned that identifying target customers is very important.
If the attendees at the flower viewing party are all young gentlemen and ladies, she will choose pastries and dishes with pretty designs and elegant names to cater to the tastes of these ladies who enjoy romance and poetry.
However, even if these people are favored at home, they have little say in matters concerning the inner quarters.
“Your considerations are not without merit; I have already taken these things into account for you.”
On that day, the old princess will invite ladies from high-ranking families in the capital to come together, including Madam Xu, Xu Da's mother, whom Lin Yuesha is familiar with.
"So, Madam Xu also wants to find a match for my cousin?"
Lin Yuesha glanced at Xu Da and pursed her lips. The misunderstanding with Madam Xu hadn't been cleared up yet, so weren't these two awkward?
"I am upright and honest."
Xu Da straightened his back, regardless of what his mother thought, he had no homosexual tendencies.
"Yes, cousin, you sat very upright in Wenjun Tower."
Mentioning Wenjun Tower, Lin Yuesha suddenly remembered the four hundred taels of silver. She had hired two male prostitutes and ordered food and wine last time, and hadn't settled the bill yet.
"Your Highness, did you send someone to deliver the money later?"
"If we send someone to deliver it, wouldn't you have been surrounded by strong men and sat outside for half the night for nothing?"
Luo Wang stroked his chin and said with amusement.
There's no way they'll give them money. This capital city, and indeed the whole country, owns every inch of land. It's good enough if they don't come after Wenjunlou for protection money.
"All right."
Lin Yuesha quickly accepted this reason, feeling no guilt towards Wen Junlou whatsoever. On the contrary, she was tormented and owed a favor to the man with the mole.
"That's why I'm holding this food tasting event to give you a chance."
Whether it succeeds or not depends entirely on Lin Yuesha herself.
Lin Yuesha was initially very grateful to Luo Wang. She didn't care if he didn't pay her wages, and she wasn't shameless enough to ask him for them. However, after thinking it over carefully and getting to know him, Lin Yuesha realized that Luo Wang was indeed a shrewd person.
"Oh, right, there's one more thing."
Before leaving, Lin Yuesha thought about her purpose: she had come to report a pyramid scheme.
"You mean you not only got in, but you also got two hundred taels of silver for free?"
Xu Da couldn't believe it and repeatedly confirmed it.
In fact, the Jingzhao Yin Yamen already had a record of this case. It wasn't just one person who came to the Yamen to report that they had been cheated and almost lost their family.
The problem is that those people are making credible claims under the pretext of buying things, but they lack sufficient evidence, so the case has been dragging on.
"They said that using perfume would make men infatuated, but even a sleeping potion wouldn't work that fast."
Lin Yuesha was furious. Twenty taels of silver were used to coerce and lure people into a trap, and those who were deceived could only follow along, losing their conscience and continuing to cheat.
She had to admit that the pyramid scheme was indeed profitable, and that's why more people found it lucrative and joined in.
"Alright, Lord Xu, this case is in your hands. Next time that group gathers, arrest them directly."
Compared to the case of the pregnant woman, these were minor cases. Therefore, when Lin Yuesha brought it up, the Prince of Luo ordered that it be handed over to Xu Da for handling.
Returning home from the Prince Luo's mansion, Lin Yuesha's good mood from buying the house vanished, replaced by deep sorrow.
Only by making money as quickly as possible and gaining a foothold can she protect her family and help those who suffer. Otherwise, with her current abilities, she can't even protect herself.
The pregnant woman's case caused quite a stir, but Lin Yuesha ignored everything else and left all the affairs of the new house to Liu Quan and Granny Fang, while she stayed in her room designing the menu.
"Miss, Sister Xiangye is here!"
Longjing reported back from the doorway, his tone filled with excitement.
Xiangye and Liuya were Zhuang's head maids. Both of them had very good temperaments, especially Xiangye, who even taught Longjing how to brew good tea.
Has Aunt Zhuang returned to Beijing?
Lin Yuesha quickly stood up. Longjing had already lifted the curtain, and Xiangye followed Longjing into the room.
"Miss Lin."
Xiangye bowed to Lin Yuesha, but Lin Yuesha quickly stopped her, smiling, "When did Aunt Zhuang return?"
Lin Yuesha has been staying at the Zhuang family's residence for several days. Without a place to stay in the inner city, she wouldn't have been able to invite Master Yu to come and see her. The Zhuang family has been a great help, and Lin Yuesha has had no chance to repay them except by cooking some food.
"I took a boat from Cangzhou and arrived last night."
Xiangye took the teacup from Longjing and praised her for her significant improvement in brewing tea, noting that she could at least preserve the aroma of the tea leaves.
Longjing didn't know much about tea ceremony, and Lin Yuesha wasn't particular about such things either; she just thought the aroma was stronger than before.
"Miss Lin, our lady would like to invite you to visit. Do you have time?"
The Zhuang family invited Lin Yuesha over for no other reason than that they felt the young girl was pleasing to the eye, clever, insightful, and endearing.
Previously, due to excessive worry, the two had not communicated. If it weren't for the snacks Lin Yuesha made to fill her stomach, Zhuang might have developed a chronic illness from prolonged hunger.
"Yes, I have something to ask Aunt Zhuang."
Lin Yuesha stood up excitedly. She had been to the Xu residence once, but Madam Xu had no idea what kind of food the ladies of high families liked. She was completely unaware of this, and since Madam Xu was a meat lover, she couldn't offer any good suggestions.
Since we want to take on private custom orders in the future, we need to understand the preferences of those ladies and young women. Zhuang is a suitable candidate.
"Then please come with me. Our lady has prepared a gift for you."
The Zhuang family specially sent a carriage to invite Lin Yuesha. Lin Yuesha greeted her parents, and without disturbing her stepbrother who was studying hard, she went out with Xiangye.
The mansion with the high gate in the inner city was very close to Lin Yuesha's current residence; it took her half an hour to get there by carriage.
The Left Censor-in-Chief's residence differed from other grand mansions, giving it a somewhat solemn feel.
The Zhuang family lived in the main courtyard and also set up a small Buddhist shrine. They ate vegetarian food on the first and fifteenth of each lunar month and occasionally made offerings.
When Lin Yuesha arrived, Zhuang Shi had just come out of the small Buddhist hall. Upon seeing Lin Yuesha, she smiled and said, "Yuesha, are you adjusting well to life in the capital?"
"Aunt Zhuang, thanks to your help, otherwise our family would have had a hard time finding a place to stay."
Lin Yuesha brought over some brown sugar biscuits she had made that morning from the kitchen. She felt bad about bringing them empty-handed, as she didn't have much time to prepare.
"Come, follow me to the flower hall."
When Zhuang saw Lin Yuesha, she was delighted and asked about the treatment of Lin Yuesha's father. When she heard that Lord Yu had been consulted, she said, "Lord Yu has a strange temper. Apart from Prince Luo, there are not many people who can persuade him to come."
"Aunt Zhuang, you look much better now than before."
Lin Yuesha greeted Zhuang Shi very politely. Unlike Madam Xu, Zhuang Shi valued etiquette and manners highly. Moreover, she herself was born into a scholarly family and exuded an air of learning. She was clearly a well-educated person, so she had to think carefully before speaking.
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