Gu Lili was still happy about covering up the lie she had just told, completely unaware that her two words of praise had made Han Mingyue have wild thoughts.
"I heard from Lili that you want the remaining seven thousand jars of wine?" Gu Lili asked.
Grain prices have risen in recent days, and Gu Lili only plans to sell this wine once, so she wants to ask for more money this time.
Han Mingyue nodded and said seriously, "That's right! My Han family will take all the rest of the wine!"
My elder brother wrote that this Peach Blossom Maiden is extremely rare and highly sought after in the capital.
Many nobles were particularly fond of this Peach Blossom Maiden.
Therefore, Han Changlin instructed Han Mingyue to capture the remaining Peach Blossom Maidens and make a fortune in the capital.
Gu Lili pretended to be troubled and said, "Alas! I only got this wine by chance from a border merchant. These are already out of print, and with the price of grain rising, I'm afraid I can't get it at the previous price!"
Gu Lili mixed up the truth with a mix of fact and fiction, saying that the rise in grain prices was indeed a fact.
The price increase isn't that significant now; it'll probably really skyrocket when it's time to harvest wheat.
"I wonder how much the shopkeeper wants to sell each jar for?" Han Mingyue asked.
Han Mingyue understood what Gu Lili was saying.
They were a family of merchants for generations, and they were extremely sensitive to the price of these grains.
Although Han Mingyue was preparing to pursue a career in literature, she wasn't completely ignorant of everything.
As long as it doesn't exceed the price Han Changlin gave him, everything is negotiable.
Gu Lili smiled, held up one finger, and grinned slyly.
"One tael of silver per jar! Young Master Han, you might want to consider it!"
Gu Lili originally thought Han Mingyue would hesitate, but to her surprise, he agreed on the spot.
"Alright, let's go with the Fortune Shopkeeper's price!" Han Mingyue nodded.
Han Changlin told him that as long as the price did not exceed 1,500 coins, everything would be negotiable.
Clearly, the price Gu Lili offered was exactly what Han Mingyue wanted.
When Gu Lili heard Han Mingyue's straightforwardness, she wished she could slap herself twice.
If he had known Han Mingyue would agree so readily, he would have added a little more!
However, once the words are spoken, there is no turning back.
However, as long as he has Han Mingyue as his backing, he will have plenty of opportunities to cooperate with the Han family and make money in the future.
After the two agreed on the terms, Han Mingyue paid the money on the spot and left.
Seven thousand taels arrived today. Although Gu Lili felt she had earned less money from the Han family, she was still in a good mood.
After casually mentioning how to make money, Gu Lili changed her clothes and drove the carriage back home.
Gu Lili headed towards Gu Village and happened to meet Han Mingyue, who was also heading to Gu Village, at the city gate.
"Village Chief, are you going back too?" Lai Fu greeted Gu Lili warmly when he saw her.
Lai Fu was planning to send Han Mingyue back to Guzhuang, and then go to Mingyue Town to notify the shopkeeper there to send a caravan to pick up the wine.
When Gu Lili saw that it was Laifu, she tightened the reins, and Zhuifeng came to a steady stop.
Gu Lili smiled and said, "Yes, Brother Laifu, are you going back too?"
When Han Mingyue heard Lai Fu greet Gu Lili, she poked her head out of the carriage.
When Han Mingyue saw Gu Lili's smiling face, for some reason, she thought of the shopkeeper's words.
He said that Gu Lili said he was like a banished immortal!
Thinking of this, Han Mingyue's face flushed red again, much to her dismay.
"Sigh, young master, why don't you go back with the village chief? That way I won't waste time going back and forth to Mingyue Town!" Lai Fu said to Han Mingyue without thinking.
Although Laifu and Han Mingyue have a master-servant relationship, they are more like brothers most of the time.
After all, Laifu was bought by the Han family when he was just over four years old to keep Han Mingyue company, and they grew up together.
Upon hearing this, Han Mingyue instinctively wanted to refuse, but before she could utter the words, Gu Lili readily agreed.
"Sure, it's just on the way!"
She'll need Han Mingyue's help to act as a go-between in the Han family from now on, so she can collaborate on more business deals.
Therefore, Gu Lili didn't think much of it and nodded in agreement.
Han Mingyue really wanted to take Lai Fu to Da Huang to pick lice off him. This kid was too presumptuous.
However, since Gu Lili had already agreed, he felt a little awkward being so hesitant.
Han Mingyue glared at Laifu a few times before getting off her own carriage and getting into Gu Lili's carriage.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Lili!" Han Mingyue said, cupping her hands in greeting.
When Laifu returns, he will be punished by being made to catch all the insects on the flowers in the academy!
Lai Fu sneezed a few times for no reason. After watching his young master sit down, he waved goodbye and set off for Mingyue Town.
Meanwhile, Gu Lili led Han Mingyue towards Gu Manor.
The two remained silent throughout the journey. Han Mingyue, sitting on the carriage shaft, secretly glanced at Gu Lili.
The warm sunlight shone evenly on Gu Lili's face, making her skin appear fair and delicate.
Long eyelashes fluttered in the light and shadow.
This is completely different from the tomboy Han Mingyue first met.
Although Gu Lili came from a peasant family, her appearance was in no way inferior to that of the noble ladies of the capital.
Moreover, Gu Lili always exudes a positive and uplifting aura.
Han Mingyue blushed instantly and quickly turned her head to the side, looking elsewhere.
However, Gu Lili's image remained in his mind, as if he couldn't shake it off.
Even though Gu Lili was right in front of her, Han Mingyue dared not look at her again.
Gu Lili was unaware of Han Mingyue's subtle actions, and was focused on driving the carriage.
Upon arriving at the academy, Gu Lili brought the carriage to a stop, and Han Mingyue jumped off as if fleeing, running towards the academy.
They even forgot to say goodbye and thank you.
Gu Lili didn't care much and drove the carriage back.
Han Mingyue arrived at the academy and ran straight to the water vat in the courtyard.
Upon reaching the water vat, Han Mingyue scooped up the icy water and washed her face, trying to calm herself down.
"Brother Mingyue, what are you doing!"
Gu Yanyu's voice came from behind Han Mingyue, startling her so much that she jumped up.
Turning around and seeing that it was Gu Yanyu, Han Mingyue finally calmed down.
"You little rascal, you don't even make a sound when you walk!" Han Mingyue said with a smile, somewhat annoyed.
It was clearly because Han Mingyue was too absorbed in her own thoughts that she didn't notice Gu Yanyu's arrival.
Gu Yanyu scratched his head and smiled sheepishly, "Brother Mingyue, I'm so sorry, I didn't know you were such a scaredy-cat!"
Upon hearing Gu Yanyu say that she was timid, Han Mingyue quickly retorted, "How could I be timid? It was clearly your footsteps that made the sound of Mingyue!"
As the two were arguing, they heard the sound of arguing coming from Gu Lili's house.
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