Upon hearing that someone in his shop had caused trouble, the shopkeeper was in a panic and followed the person without saying a word.
He didn't expect it to cause anyone to become perverted, after all, she was indeed the nanny serving the county princess.
On the way, he was filled with anxiety and wondered which bastard had gotten him into trouble!
He was also pondering in his heart why the county magistrate had summoned him. It must be that the shopkeeper had caused trouble, but he actually managed several shops so far, so he wasn't always in the shops, and sometimes he couldn't fully grasp the situation of the employees.
He wished he could sprout wings and fly there right now!
At this point, A-Qiang's legs had gone weak and he was kneeling on the ground. Jing-Rou ignored him and waited for the shopkeeper to come over.
After all, he was just a worker and couldn't make decisions. Jingrou wanted to know if this servant did it or if someone else had instructed him to do it, and whether the shopkeeper knew about it or not.
If it's just about the servant doing this, there must be a way to handle it. But if the shopkeeper is involved, then I'll have to tell my grandmother!
"Shopkeeper, you're back..." Ayu had just finished sorting things out. The delivery included fabrics that might be sold next quarter, so there was a lot to sort.
He dusted himself off and bumped into the shopkeeper, which was quite unusual, as the shopkeeper rarely came to their shop because he was too busy.
“These are…” A-Yu hesitated, glancing at the old woman beside the shopkeeper, “Don’t make a sound, where’s A-Qiang!”
The shopkeeper frowned at this moment, stepped aside, and led the group inside, saying, "Please come in."
Then when he saw Ayu, he felt a little more at ease. The shop had been basically handed over to Aqiang and Ayu to manage more than half a year ago.
He was also hesitant between the two candidates and wanted to find a deputy manager to take over his duties.
After all, as he gets older, and sometimes he has several stores and can't keep up with the demand, someone needs to make decisions.
The two men were the most influential among the group. One was usually honest and steady, while the other was clever and thoughtful. They were capable of making many decisions. Now that they had seen A-Yu, could that person be A-Qiang?
If it were someone from another, lower-ranking position, they might not have had the right to speak, let alone deceive the county magistrate!
"Ah Qiang is entertaining..." Ah Yu opened his mouth, frowned, and then followed. He realized that something might have gone wrong, otherwise the shopkeeper wouldn't have rushed over so aggressively, and with such a special person by his side.
His family always teased him, saying he was clumsy and never particularly bright. He started speaking later than his peers when he was young, and his mother was often ridiculed for it.
As he grew up, he was still a bit clumsy in his actions, but although his reactions were a little slow, he seemed reliable and steady in his work.
He attended a private school for a few years when he was young, but his grades weren't the best. However, by some twist of fate, he studied for several more years than others and gained the favor of the teachers at the academy.
Only then can he go to the city to find a job. His childhood friends, who usually play with him, are probably still struggling to make a living in the fields at this time!
My mother often said that he was a fool who was lucky. He looked dull and not very enthusiastic, but he lived a pretty good life.
Especially since I entered this shop, although the shopkeeper is usually strict, he is definitely not stingy, and he never delays paying the due amount of money.
Ah Qiang was smarter and more capable than him. Sometimes he felt that the shopkeeper definitely preferred Ah Qiang over the other two; business people naturally prefer those who are more shrewd. But he wasn't discouraged. He was already doing very well; he hadn't thought too much about taking it to the next level!
However, starting from the last two months, he felt that A-Qiang's spending was a bit abnormal. For example, he used to never be willing to buy the best wine at Chun Zui Restaurant, but this was the second time he had bought it this month!
Ah Yu probably had a good idea of how much money he usually had, and the two men couldn't possibly have too much difference in their amounts.
He understands the shopkeeper well. Even if he might like Ah Qiang a little more normally, he would never show any favoritism in terms of monthly allowance!
This money was barely enough to cover the family's expenses, especially when business was slow. Where would he get the spare money to buy alcohol?
However, A-Yu was not used to thinking the worst of people, and he really didn't have any evidence. Considering the shopkeeper's usual reliance on A-Qiang, he naturally wouldn't say anything. Anyway, even if he had some silver notes, it was none of his business!
"Shopkeeper, I'd like you to come and take a look at this piece of cloth to see what its value is."
As soon as the shopkeeper entered, his eyes fell on the young girl who was sitting upright in the chair. She was already a young woman, graceful and elegant, but the shopkeeper did not dare to look at her for long. He immediately lowered his head and greeted her.
Before he could even say anything polite, the girl in front of him asked him a question. He immediately stepped forward to examine the cloth the county magistrate was pointing to. “Your Highness, this is a new cloth that came out a year ago. However, it is not popular because it is stuffy to wear. Now the price has dropped to twenty taels per bolt. This twenty taels is due to its exquisite workmanship and expensive raw materials. If it is reduced further, it will fall below the cost…” he said thoughtfully.
He misjudged this batch of fabric. Initially, he thought the patterns were unique and exquisite, and the colors bright, sure to appeal to young girls, but he overlooked how it would feel to wear. Fortunately, he didn't buy a large quantity, so it was used up over the entire autumn, leaving him with little.
Could it be that the county magistrate is blaming him for this incident? The shopkeeper wondered to himself.
If that's the case, then it's not a loss; he should take responsibility for his own actions, as it was indeed his mistake.
"Princess, if Ah Qiang has done anything wrong during your visit, please feel free to speak up, and I will certainly discipline him properly!" However, after thinking about Ah Qiang kneeling on the other side and seeing his ashen face, it seemed that this was not the case.
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