Chapter 367 Moon Goddess
The shopkeeper stood aside, not daring to breathe.
During the period of the palace coup, the capital was in turmoil and bloodshed. The rich and powerful did not leave their homes. The First Floor was also smashed and looted by the Xuan family in retaliation, making life extremely difficult.
At that time, Jiang Yuzhu was waiting to give birth in Jiangnan. The shopkeeper only reported good news and not bad news, and was determined to make back the large sum of money spent on renovating the first floor.
The new play of Dequan Troupe has been revised, but the shopkeeper deliberately conceals it and has selfish motives.
"Boss, you are just a small-minded person who listens to the opinions of the spectators..."
The shopkeeper winked at the accountant, who took out a thick stack of account books from the past few days.
There is always some false exaggeration in the performances of opera troupes, which creates gimmicks and attracts more audiences.
Jiang Yuzhu hesitated for a moment and then came to her senses. After looking at the account book, she praised the shopkeeper and said, "You did the right thing. This lady will not go against money."
The troupe adjusted the performance according to the audience's preferences, and the money went into Jiang Yuzhu's pocket, so she did not lose out at all.
As for how the world sees it, it doesn’t seem to be that important.
Although Jiang Yuzhu didn't care, the popularity of the new play still caused her some minor troubles.
After a few busy days, Jiang Yuzhu would take her maid to the shop to buy things, and would always be recognized by the ladies and young ladies who came to shop, and would be enthusiastically invited to come.
Ordinary families could not reach the status of the Xie and Jiang families, so they would wait on the road, looking for the carriages of the two families.
Several of her trips caused large-scale blockades, and the people were also curious about what the woman looked like, who was held in the palm of the hand of the youngest prime minister of Da Qi and saved at the risk of his life.
"Madam, there are still people selling your portrait at high prices in shops in the capital."
The calligraphy and painting shops were selling them secretly. Ningxiang and Ningdong were not from the capital and had accents from other places. The two maids went to the calligraphy and painting shop to buy portraits. After asking around, the shopkeeper sold them a small portrait.
A small portrait costs two taels of silver, and larger ones are more expensive.
"Merchants in the capital are very cunning. When they heard that a painting and calligraphy shop had your portrait, they bought it and gave it to an embroidery workshop to embroider purses and sachets with your portrait..."
The sachet was bought by a servant who was unfamiliar to the family and asked for a higher price.
Hongli talked about what he saw at the market, hesitated for a moment, and added: "Madam, you now have a nickname, the Moon Goddess."
"What do you mean?"
Who is selling her portrait?
Judging from the portrait, he is at least 70% similar to her, or at least someone who has seen her.
This great opportunity to make money was actually poached by someone.
Jiang Yuzhu took note of it and thought about finding someone to verify it.
Seeing that his wife was interested, Hongli started to talk a lot: "They say you are more effective than Yue Lao. If I burn three sticks of incense to you every day, I will definitely find a better marriage. That's why I call you Moon Goddess!"
Jiang Yuzhu: “…”
She was a living person being worshipped, were they sure they didn't want to send her away?
That night, when Xie Zhao returned home, Jiang Yuzhu took him to talk about what she saw and heard at the market.
"Yuan He, nowadays people in the market are spreading rumors and making me look like a god."
Although Jiang Yuzhu is very good at bragging and deceiving people, he is also a person who cares about his reputation.
Besides, are women destined to rely on men to live a good life? She admitted that there was a reason for this, but she did not fully agree with it.
After hearing this, Xie Zhao thought for a moment and asked, "Madam, is your husband not good enough for you?"
Jiang Yuzhu said speechlessly: "It's good, but there is still room for improvement. I want to find out who is trying to steal my girlfriend!"
There are people in the capital who want to target Jiang Yuzhu. They are so bold!
Xie Zhao coughed twice, then hugged his wife to the bed, interrupting Jiang Yuzhu's wild thoughts.
It was late at night, in the imperial study.
Xiao She looked at the mountain of memorials and cursed, "Bullshit!"
The memorials submitted by officials from all over the country either boasted about their political achievements or asked for money.
"It costs money to build bridges, it costs money to provide disaster relief, and it costs money to build canals. Even if I had a few gold mines, they wouldn't be enough to support these people!"
Over the years, there have been constant wars around Da Qi, and there is not much silver left in the national treasury to cover military expenses.
Every time Xiao She looked at the empty treasury, he felt indescribable sadness.
Eunuch Li held up the cards and asked, "Your Majesty, which lady will you visit tonight?"
There are more than a dozen concubines in the harem, and the position of queen is vacant.
During the morning court sessions these days, the court officials argued endlessly about the topic of the Queen, and were more active than Xiao She himself.
Thinking of Zhao Fendie, Xiao She felt a little distressed for no reason. He asked calmly, "Who gave more money?"
Forget about visiting me, I'm not interested.
Whoever gave more money, Xiao She would pretend to take a walk around that person's bedroom.
Eunuch Li immediately understood, picked out the person who gave the most gifts and put him aside, and ordered someone to deliver the account book.
"Your Majesty, this was sent from outside the palace. Madam Xie's portrait has been selling like hot cakes recently, and the shopkeeper has begun sending paintings to shops around the capital."
The shopkeeper had thought of almost everything that could be made and sold, including embroidered handkerchiefs, purses, sachets, porcelain bottles, and porcelain statues.
"Many ladies in the capital city also come to buy them. Some are praying for children, and some are praying for their husbands' love. In short, they are selling like hot cakes."
In just a few days, the shop's business increased several times compared to before.
Xiao She took the account book and said with a cheerful smile, "Jiang Yuzhu sold the private soldiers that she cheated from Lu Yunxi to me at a high price. I can't lose them for nothing. I have to use her to make some money!"
It's true, Jiang Yuzhu has some metaphysical knowledge and is indeed very lucky.
"yes."
Eunuch Li sighed secretly and stepped back.
After everyone left, Xiao She carefully took out the palace-made sachet embroidered with Jiang Yuzhu's portrait from his purse and whispered, "Moon Goddess, please bless Fendie to be safe in Su City. If she is willing to wait for me for a few years, I will definitely not let her down..."
Jiang Yuzhu investigated for several days but could not find out that the mastermind who poached her and used her to defraud money was the emperor. There was no such thing as portrait rights in Da Qi, and the other party was not selling it openly, so she had to give up.
In a blink of an eye, it was the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month, and Chen Zhilan and Mo Yan went to Xie's house to reunite.
As Mo Yan was speaking, the purse in her sleeve pocket fell out.
Jiang Yuzhu stared at the embroidery on Mo Yan's purse and fell silent. After a while, she asked incredulously, "Yan Yan, do you believe this too?"
"I believe it. My sister-in-law believes it too."
Which woman doesn’t want to find a good marriage?
Mo Yan is already engaged and has high hopes for the future.
After being exposed, Mo Yan quickly betrayed Shen Zhilan, so Shen Zhilan reluctantly took out her purse and sachet.
"Sister Yuzhu, I embroidered this myself. It's more like the ones sold in the shop."
Shen Zhilan was very proud. Since she was discovered, there was nothing to be embarrassed about. She quickly stuffed the purse and sachet into Jiang Yuzhu's hands, calling it a consecration.
Jiang Yuzhu said with a smile: "You guys are really..."
No wonder the evil trends in the capital are getting worse. If the people around her take the lead, others will be more likely to believe it!
"I don't ask for twins, I just want a boy and a girl."
After Shen Zhilan finished speaking, her face suddenly turned pale, and she couldn't help but ran to the bathroom to retch.
"Could it be that my sister-in-law is pregnant? Sister Yuzhu, no, Goddess Moon, you are truly divine!"
Mo Yan ordered the maid to find a doctor and cheered.
Jiang Yuzhu: “…”
How could she be so amazing? Shen Zhilan was pregnant, that was the result of Mo Qianyu's efforts, it had nothing to do with her!
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