Chapter 111 The Emperor Sends a Letter
The next day, Lu Qiniang continued to set up her stall.
After three days of idleness, I feel a little uncomfortable.
Now that the stalls are open again, it is really a pleasure to look at the familiar vendors around and the bustling merchant ships on the canal.
However, there are also unhappy things.
That is when she discovered that there were two more stalls not far away, doing the same business as theirs.
Their business has been affected to some extent.
Lu Qiniang asked someone to secretly inquire about it and found out that those two families seemed to be deliberately pricing their products according to theirs, and their prices were just a little lower than theirs.
They are not the only ones who can do business, but this is really disgusting.
Erya sat aside sulking.
Lu Qiniang comforted the children, saying, "Let's make money together. Even if we only make half an ounce of silver a day, we'll still have fifteen ounces a month!"
Don't become arrogant just because you have a few good days.
Xiao Yan had told her long ago that this business was just a temporary initiative and there was nothing that others could not imitate or replace.
She now has more than one hundred taels of silver saved, which is very good.
There will be other businesses in the future.
"Mom, let me go to the boat to sell things." Erya said.
There are also many people on the canal, paddling small boats to sell snacks or sundries.
Their targets are only two types of people - merchant ships and flower boats.
There are many flower boats on the canal.
From an exquisite three-story pleasure boat to a small boat rowed by a woman alone, there are many men doing business.
The women on the pleasure boats are so beautiful and exquisite, and they are very generous.
When there are no customers during the day, they gather in groups of three or four by the window to chat, which is also a beautiful sight.
Lu Qiniang knew what Erya was planning after just a moment's thought.
She must be trying to do business with those women.
"No." She said without leaving any room for negotiation. "If there's no food to eat, then there's nothing we can do. But not now."
"Why, mother!"
"Because you only see them being young and beautiful, making easy money, and having good food and clothing, but you don't see those who have a miserable end. You're still young and don't understand many things. Be obedient and don't go."
Arya pouted, looking reluctant.
Daya said calmly, "If you want to marry into a wealthy family, you must be careful with your words and actions and not be faultless. If people knew that you were close to Hua Niang on the boat, it would affect your reputation."
Erya muttered, "I just said it casually. If you don't want to go, then don't go."
"Marrying up?" Yun Ting snorted after hearing this. "She wants to marry up? I don't even want to be my maid."
"Even if you act like a dog for me, I still dislike your barking." Erya was not willing to be outdone.
Yun Ting was so angry that his face turned red and his neck became thick.
Erya was happy then.
Humph, you've suffered losses here a hundred times, and now you come here to get scolded.
Xiao Yan came from a distance, accompanied by a man who looked familiar.
As the distance got closer, Lu Qiniang recognized the person.
Isn’t this Xiao Yan’s grandfather’s coachman?
I didn't see it clearly that night, but when I saw it today, he looked quite strong and energetic!
Lu Qiniang greeted Lu Jin warmly.
Seeing her enthusiasm, Lu Jin felt worried and said silently, "Don't give me anything. I still have to worry about answering the emperor's questions."
"Grandpa sent him to tell you that you don't need to write anymore." Xiao Yan smiled, "He's taken the medicine given by Divine Doctor Hu and is feeling much better. He takes it every day and doesn't dare to relax. Grandpa was afraid you'd worry, so he sent someone to tell him he's doing well."
"I was saying that, although Old Hu can't keep his money, his medical skills are beyond reproach. Come on, big brother, sit down and have a drink of water. It's so hot delivering a letter, you're sweating."
If the emperor had not ordered him to stay and see how Lu Qinniang's business was going, Lu Jin would have wanted to run away.
Lu Jin sat on a small stool with his hands on his knees, feeling like the prisoners he had captured in the past, curled up in a ball.
"What's your name, big brother?" Lu Qiniang poured a cup of cold tea and handed it to Lu Jin, speaking cheerfully.
"My surname is Lu, and I am the second child in my family."
"Second Brother Lu," Lu Qiniang asked, "Which way are you going? Are we going the same way? Hahahaha——"
She couldn't stop laughing.
"We were one family five hundred years ago," Lu Jin said.
"We're such kindred spirits," Lu Qiniang laughed loudly. "What a coincidence! Come, have a cucumber. I picked it this morning, so fresh!"
Lu Jin looked at the tender cucumber that she had stuffed into his hand without any explanation. He didn't know whether to eat it or not.
Later, the emperor would probably ask him a few questions about this cucumber.
I really don’t want to eat!
Lu Jin took a bite.
It's really tender.
"How's business?" Lu Jin spoke somewhat stiffly, remembering the emperor's instructions.
He was the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, but he didn't expect that he would ask about these trivial matters.
But when he looked at Xiao Yan who was helping to sell things next to him, Lu Jin felt balanced again.
"Very good, very good. Go back and tell Mr. Li that everything is fine at home and business is good, so he can rest assured and recuperate." Lu Qiniang said.
Lu Jin looked at her with a new respect.
Unexpectedly, she actually thought of it, and it was the emperor who wanted to ask.
As they were talking, a sudden commotion came from the front, "Make way, make way, the Jinyiwei are here to do their duty!"
The crowd in front retreated in chaos, and two black horses carrying two Jinyiweis wearing red flying fish uniforms and embroidered spring swords on their waists came towards the dock at lightning speed.
On the other side, the big ship had already docked, probably waiting for them.
Lu Jin silently lowered his face and buried it in his knees.
"This outfit is so smart!" Lu Qiniang sighed as she watched the Jinyiwei quickly pass by the stall. She nudged Xiao Yan beside her and said, "Do you think you can get a job in the Jinyiwei in the future?"
This dress is so cool to wear.
Nice, love watching it.
Xiao Yan has broad shoulders and a narrow waist, is tall and straight, and has a handsome face. If he wears such clothes and rides through the market, wouldn't the eyes of young girls and young wives pop out?
Lu Jin: “…”
Aunt, please spare me.
I'm in the Imperial Guard, and I'm doing fine.
Xiao Yan, don’t come here, otherwise where should I put you?
I regret it, I regret it now. This morning I sent someone out of Beijing on an urgent errand, and he had to pass through here.
If he had known that Lu Qiniang would have such thoughts, he would have asked his subordinates to take a detour!
"Second Brother Lu, Second Brother Lu, look up!" Lu Qiniang called out to Lu Jin, "Haha, I didn't realize that a big and strong man like you could be so timid. The Jinyiwei are not here to arrest us. It's okay, let's go."
Lu Jin said expressionlessly: "I am naturally timid."
"Practice, just practice more. Brother Lu, you're married, right? How many children do you have?"
Lu Jin: "Not married yet."
"Then you better hurry up, I think you're older than Xiao Yan."
"I am two years older than him."
"That's really big. You all need to find it quickly!"
you?
Lu Jin looked at Xiao Yan.
He was just thinking in his heart that he was no match for Xiao Yan, who was so direct and decisive that his daughter was about to get married and he would soon become a grandfather.
Xiao Yan pretended not to see it.
Lu Jin sat for a while, and feeling that his mission was accomplished, he stood up and said goodbye.
Just as he was about to speak, he heard a playful and frivolous voice coming from the front.
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